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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1947

Page

6

Homecoming Game Looms After Rough Miami Loss

Ohio Bobcats seek rebound after a 21-0 defeat by Miami as coach Harold Wise reviews a sluggish first half and a stronger second, while Cincinnati bears await in Saturday's homecoming. Bearcats recently beat Xavier 27-25 as Bobcats face fourth MAC game.

Ohio Bobcats University of Cincinnati Bearcats Xavier Harold Wise Miami Bobcat Redskins Western Michigan Cincinnati Bradley Tech Butler Michiganers Depauw Kentucky Kalamazoo Western Reserve Baldwin Wallace Akron Zippers

Athens Club Sees Film, Giants Swap Players Stir Newsroom

The Athens Quarterback Club failed to receive motion pictures of the Ohio U Bowl game from Chicago, but a Technicolor film recounting the club’s fall training through last year’s championship drew strong interest. Meanwhile the New York Giants, winless in four, traded for ex Columbia star Governali from the Boston Yanks, while releasing Bill Paschel amid a shaky start and shifting loyalties in the circuit including Stan Vrabec to Toronto.

Athens Chicago Dick Banks Cleveland Browns New York Football Giants Columbia P Governali Boston Yanks Giants Bill Paschel Georgia Tech New Yorkers Yankees Dan Topping Frank Filchock Chicago Bears Filchock Ottawa Hamilton Stan Vrabec Bobcats Toronto Windsor

College football results and regional scores from various games

College games dominated by Loras over St Marys 32 to 12 and Wheaton over Great Lakes 52 to 0. Notable: LSU beat Vanderbilt 19 to 13, Northwest and regional schools tied or postponed. Ohio baseba ll congress named Ada as 1948 state tournament site with Hindall as commissioner, and Jim Fiacco named to Pearl Harbor All Star football team for two years.

College Loras St. Mary’s St. Vincent Niagara William Mary Boston Indiana Lock Haven West Chester Wichita Kas National Baseball Congress Ada George C. Hindall Ohio Ray Dumont Hindall Lima Vets Jim Fiacco Syracuse Pearl Harbor

Lou Little’s long tenure marked by unlikely Columbia wins

New York sports writers noted Lou Little’s 18 year run after Columbia’s upset victory over Army, praising his ability to maximize limited talent. Earl Blaik eyes the Washington and Lee game with Notre Dame looming, while Wes Fesler faces critics over coaching indirect jabs.

New York Columbia Army Penn Navy Lou Little Lou Earl Blaik

Bowling Congress Tourney Draws 4000 Reservations in Detroit

More than 4,000 reservations have been granted for the American Bowling Congress tournament in Detroit, beginning in March, with late requests arriving at roughly 100 per week. Ted Budynkiewicz, third string tackle for the Trish, struggles to live up to predecessors from Cathedral High in Springfield, Milt Piepul and Angelo Bertelli. Bob Norton, former California player, and Clarence Pautzke, who faced him for Washington, are currently on a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assignment in Bikini.

Detroit Ted Budynkiewicz Trish Notre Dame Cathedral High Springfield Mass Milt Piepul Angelo Bertelli Bob Norton California Clarence Pautzke Washington U.S. Fish and Wild Life Service Bikini

Bowling Tourney Set by National B'nai B'Rith Leader

Irwin Aronoff of Cincinnati, president of the National B'nai B'rith Bowling Association, announced sectional tournaments to be held in St. Paul Minnesota Cincinnati Ohio Cleveland Ohio and Kansas City.

Chicago Irwin Aronoff Cincinnati National B'nai B'Rith Bowling Association St. Paul Minn Cleveland Kansas City

Harvard Taps Ex NFL Player Jacunski as Coach Assistant

Boston reports that Harry Jacunski former Fordham Green Bay Packer end joins Harvard football as assistant to coach Dick Halow after a stint on Notre Dame staff last season. Jacunski aids coaching staff with line play and strategy in the current season.

Boston Harry Jacunski Fordham Green Bay Packer Dick Harlow Harvard Jacunski Notre Dame

Colgate center Allan Vollmer follows family call to defense

Hamilton N Y Colgate center Allan Vollmer thrives on guarding the ball and stopping opponents. His father serves as a Long Island sheriff shaping Vollmer’s disciplined approach on the court.

Hamilton N.Y Allan Vollmer Colgate Long Island

Knicks Sign Two New York Players to ABA Roster

The New York Knickerbockers announce the signing of Paul Noel from Kentucky and Garland Head from Texas Tech to the team. Both players join the KNicks as the league expands its professional Basketball Association of America roster.

Knicks NEW York Kentucky Paul Noel Texas Tech Garland Head New York Knickerbockers Professional Basketball Association of America

Bobkittens Hand Air Attack to Beat Bearkittens 13-0

Ohio University freshmen used a steady aerial attack to score once per half and shut out Cincinnati in a decisive 13 to 0 victory. Anvil Savchuk connected on key passes and scored on a nine yard rush after a decisive interception, while Bob Leucke and Jim McKenna contributed on the ground. The Bearkittens, led by Hennis and Bossert, failed to convert after moving into Ohio territory, and fumbled late thwarting another score.

Harold Wise Miami Fleet Redskin Bobcats Bob Mills Redskin Mel Olix Ohio Ed Glavac Jack Raymond Redskins Bebkittens Cincinnati Frank Richey Bearkitten Dick Morton Andy Savchuk Bob Leucke Richey Bearkittens Ohioans Ohio University Queen City Hennis Bobkittens Savchuk Bossert Bittner Bob Oslund Jim McKenna Ed Guccion Don Ramsey Bobkitten Elmo Failla Leucke Mittendorf McKenna Savecuk Guccon Bebkitten

Cleveland Browns Take Lead With 14 7 Win Over 49ers

Cleveland remains in first place in the Western division after beating the San Francisco 49ers 14 7 in San Francisco. Otto Graham threw two touchdown passes as the Browns extended their margin to a game and a half over the 49ers. In Buffalo, the Bills tied for Eastern lead by crushing the Dodgers 35 7 as 23 762 fans watched. Pittsburgh led the NFL East after a 38 21 win over the Giants in New York while the Eagles beat the Rams 14 7. The Bears routed the Redskins 56 20 to join an NFC tie for top in the West. The Dons overwhelmed the Colts 56 0. Total attendance reached 269 800 for eight games. Jackie Robinson movie cast adds Branch Rickey as producer.

NEW York Cleveland Browns Browns San Francisco 49Ers Otto Graham Buffalo Bills New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Buffalo Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Giants Eagles Los Angeles Rams Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Packers Boston Yanks Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Rams Los Angeles Dons Baltimore Colts WLT Pet Chi Cards Green Bay Los Angeles Chi Bears Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Boston Chicago Bears Baltimore Brooklyn West Cleveland S. Francisco Cleveland

Mechanicsburg JV Faces Glouster High Tonight at 7:30

The Mechanicsburg junior high football team hosts Glouster High today with kickoff at 7 30 p.m. The school band will perform at the start and during halftime.

Glouster Mechanicsburg Glouster High

Body of World War II veteran arrives in New York

Nelsonville report confirms Pfe. William H. Harvey of Nelsonville Route 1 was aboard the Army transport Joseph V. Connolly, docked in New York, after dying in Europe. He enlisted August 31, 1943 at 27 with nine months at Camp Gruber Oklahoma, landed in England, then France. Death dated November 15, 1944. Funeral plans await body’s Columbus arrival. Survived by wife Faye, daughter Mary, his mother, three sisters, and brother Kenneth. Father Harry Harvey died last March.

Nelsonville Pfe William H. Harvey Rt. 1 Joseph V. Connolly New York Faye Harvey Harvey Camp Gruber Oklo England France War Department Columbus Mary Harry Harvey Kenneth

Nelsonville Seaman Reported Injured in Pearl Harbor Transfer

Mrs. Auldean Flowers of Nelsonville learns her son Seaman Bill Flowers, serving on the destroyer USS McKean 784, has been injured and moved from Japan to the Navy Hospital at Pearl Harbor, with plans to transfer to the United States soon.

Nelsonville Auldean Flowers Bill Flowers Japan Navy Pearl Harbor United States McKean

Emblem Club Plans Tuesday Meeting in Nelsonville

At the regular Emblem Club gathering in Nelsonville a class of candidates will be initiated Tuesday at 8 p.m. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish for the buffet supper after the meeting.

Nelsonville Emblem Club

Matinee Basketball to Play at Garden This Winter

New York to host professional doubleheaders on Saturday afternoons at Madison Square Garden this winter. The New York Knickerbockers and the Basketball Association of America will play eight Saturday matinees, with most other games at the 69th Regiment Armory. Season opens November 13.

NEW York NEA Madison Square Garden Eighth Avenue Arena New York Knickerbockers Basketball Association of America 69Th Regiment Armory

Counting on Poole at Mississippi for Forward Passing

University star George Barney Poole a 225 pound left end and former West Point ace moves into his sixth college season as a junior. He is counted on to boost Mississippi's receiving game this year.

Phillies Rookie LaPointe Hits Streak Across Double Headers

Philadelphia rookie Ralph LaPointe collected 15 hits in 27 at bats over three doubleheaders while teammate Harry Walker added 12 safeties in 24 appearances. Maryland backs show depth but Jim Tatum frets over line. Chicago Bears trainer Andy Lotshaw marks 28th season overseeing Bears and Cubs.

Philadelphia Ralph LaPointe Philadelphia Phillies Harry Walker Chicago Andy Lotshaw Chicago Bears Baseball Cubs

New York Yank Guard Loses 26 Teeth in One Game

Ed Sharkey, 20 year old guard for the New York football Yanks, reportedly lost 26 teeth during a single game he played for Nevada against the University of Hawaii. The Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association with 34 member colleges will schedule 302 games this season.

New York Ed Sharkey Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association

Two New Soliciting Teams Form for Mount St. Mary Hospital Drive

Nelsonville volunteers organize fifth and sixth fundraising teams led by Senator Stanley Mechem and Mrs. James Cope to raise 230000 for Mount St. Mary Hospital. Mechem reports broad enthusiasm and urgency among residents in Ward 1 precincts, while Cope notes strong community cooperation and readiness to work in support of the project.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Committee Mount St. Mary Stanley Mechem James Cope Verna Hand Murray Hartley W. E. Howe C. G. Dew Fred Mulligan S. S. Steenrod Ralph Barber D. H. Shafer Jr Tom Wilson Alonzo Figgins George Barrows W.washington St Arley Fisk Clyde Byers John P. Kelso W. Columbus St Minnie Laughlin West City Limits Mechem Cope Ward 1 Precinct 2 John Fisher Tony Pughline Edwin Johnson Leonard Powell W. Franklin St Glenn Allen Oscar Oliver Ralph Weymiller Hazel Verity Madison St Walter Drake Cleve Linton Frank St Dan Shay Randall Steenrod Cross St Willis Wolfe Carnes Hickman Adams St Mabel Lancaster Plainview Ave

Nelsonville Social Notes This Week

Nelsonville residents report visits and affiliations across Ohio. Mr and Mrs Tom Mathewson visited Columbus to see his sister Mrs Garrett Selby who is in Grant Hospital. Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs Joe Hardy attend Grand Chapter sessions in Columbus. Leighton Aumiller of Columbus spent Sunday at home. Southeastern District Ohio Library Association meeting in Marietta included Mrs James D Knight, Mrs J L Webb, Miss Verna Hand, and Miss Helen Ewing from the Nelsonville Public Library.

Tom Mathewson Columbus Garrett Selby Grant Hospital Olive Brookins Joe Hardy Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star Brookins Hardy Eudora O.E.S Leighton Aumiller Ohio Library Association Marietta James D. Knight J. L. Webb Verna Hand Helen Ewing Nelsonville

Nelsonville Elks elect Powell district chairman at Chillicothe

Sheldon Powell, former executive committee member, was elected district chairman at the Elks district fall conference and convention in Chillicothe. Twenty nine Nelsonville Elks attended the weekend gathering.

Nelsonville Sheldon Powell Convention of Elks Chillicothe Elks

Banquet honors Nelsonville baseball team veterans

Jimmie Jones Post VFW held a Sunday banquet honoring the baseball team with manager remarks naming Eddie Woods MVP and Ernest Lewis most dependable Eddie left for Rio Grande College. Guests included Bernard Conrad. team finished 17 wins and five losses and aims for a stronger next season. Committee chaired by Tracy Conrad with Pauline Preston Dexter and Cecil Woodson Lou Chapman.

Nelsonville Jimmie Jones Post VFW Eddie Woods Ernest Lewis Eddie Rio Grande College Bernard Conrad Lancaster Tracy Conrad Pauline Preston Dexter Cecil Woodson Lou Chapman

Mayor Hears Six Cases in Nelsonville Court

End of week arraignments before Mayor Oral Daugherty included two assault and battery counts, three intoxication charges, and one excessive speed case. Harry Searles and John Fellem pleaded guilty to assault and battery and were fined $10 plus costs each. Arthur Oliver, Orville Warren, and Guy Fellem faced intoxication fines of $25 and costs. Fellem jailed pending settlement. George Blimes pleaded guilty to excessive speeding and was fined $15. Robert Fultz, Gloucester, cited for unsafe operation with hearing set for Nov 1.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Harry Searles Virginia Searles John Fellem Mary Fellem Arthur Oliver Orville Warren Deanville Guy Fellem Fellem George Blimes Robert Fultz Glouster

Plans For Murray City Hospital Fund Meeting

A citizens meeting will be conducted in the school building Tuesday at 7 30 p m to discuss plans for the Mount St Mary Hospital Fund campaign in Murray City. Mayor Floyd Stiff chairs the Murray City committee with Rev J L Morgan as co chair.

Murray City Mount St. Mary Hospital Fund Floyd Stiff J. L. Morgan

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