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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1946

Page

8

Ohio University adds Snyder and Blosser to football staff

Assistant coaches Snyder and Blosser start scouting season with Ohio U. foes. Snyder impressed by Cincinnati Bearcats and Indiana Hoosiers game and praised key players while Blosser notes Miami and Western Michigan reports. Additional scouts Pille and Szalay to cover Cincinnati events as season progresses.

Jim Snyder Kermit Blosser Don Peden Ohio University Snyder Blosser Ohio U Cincinnati Indiana Wolting Michigan Kentucky Wildcats Kalamazoo Western Michigan Ohio Ripon

Ohio University Officiating Course Expands to Football

Jack Rhoades of Ohio University announces a two hour Athletic Officiating Course running ten weeks. The program adds football this year under Harold Wise guidance and offers non credit study. A final exam grants admission to the State High School Association of Officials for football and basketball. Class organization set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Ohio U gymnasium.

Jack Rhoades Ohio University Harold Wise Ohio University Fund Rhoades State High School Association of Officials Ohio U. Gymnasium

Dorothy Kirby Leads Final in National Women's Amateur Qualifier

Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta opens the National Women's Amateur qualifier at Southern Hills CC Tulsa with a par 75, two strokes behind early favorites Louise Sages and Babe Didrikson Zaharias as she pursues the 1941 event. Hopkins shot 37, two under, amid wind and sun.

Tulsa, Orla Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Southern Hills Country Club Mics Kirby Louise Sages Babe Didrikzon Zaharias Denter Jean Hopkins Rocky Rise Miss Suds Shammon Babe Zaharias Miss Hopkins

Opening Game Boosts Ohio U Ticket Sales With Murray State

Ohio University expects a strong turnout for the opening game against Murray State Saturday afternoon. Officials forecast a record crowd after brisk advance sales and ongoing ticket availability at the University Athletic Office and Banks' Sport Shop. Coach Don Peden resumes practice as rain delays subside while Bobcat injuries prompt a cautious approach to scrimmage. The Teachers visit for only the second historical meeting, last year ending with a 2013 score.

Ohio University Murray State Miami Duvats University Athletic Office Banks’ Sport Shop Don Peden

Veeck Plans Bold Roster Changes for Indians Next Year

Bill Veeck, newly in control of the Cleveland Indians, aims to trade nearly all players except Bob Feller and Lou Boudreau. He envisions a faster, power-hitting team with Feller and Boudreau as core, moving home games to Municipal Stadium, and targeting specific positions including infielders, a catcher, and several pitchers.

Joe Reichler Cleveland Bill Veeck Mergetic Moveland Indians Bob Feller Lou Boudreau Veeck Indians Sandy Feller Boudreau Detroit Tigers Lou Bob League Park Municipal Stadium

New York Boxer Dies After Fight in Holyoke

Raymond Vidal 18 from Bronx died after a four round preliminary at Valley Arena in Holyoke Medicine doctors say basal skull fracture caused by a punch to the chin. Red McGrath of Newark, opponent, faces no charges as police investigate the death. Vidal weighed 129 pounds and died two hours after the knockout at Providence Hospital.

Holyoke Mass New Yarker Province Hospital Raymond Viral Bronx Red McGrath Newark N. d Providence Hospital Vidal Valley Arena McGrath

Last minute victories highlight Columbus scholastic football weekend

Ohio high school grid action produced dramatic finishes as Wellston erased South Point with two late TDs to win 18 to 0. Loudonville edged Duce Redskins 19 to 13 as Currens scored late. Cleveland Central triumphed 26 to 20 at Conneaut, while Massillon fell 14 to 7 to Cathedral Latin before a 22,900 crowd in Massillon.

Dock Currens Loudonville Duce Redskins Luca Cleveland Central Conneaut Ray Toronto Max Bucey Follawsbee W. Way North Royaliens Walt Zimlch Brooks Inn Chillicothe John Dunkle Washington Courthouse Newark Wildcats Columbus North Bellvue Canton MechKinley Ralph Pucar Bulldogs Canton Timken Allen Poland Springfield Township Mahoning County Cleveland Cathedral Latin Massillon Tigers Latin Lions Slassillon

Campbell Memorial Defeats Ursuline 19 to 12 in Comeback

Campbell Memorial rallied with two late touchdowns to topple Youngstown Ursuline 19 12 ending Ursuline run of wins since 1944. Salem stopped Ravenna Ravens 12 to 6 after a fourth quarter fumble. Alliance Aviators beat Cleveland John Adams 32 to 9 in opening weekend action.

Campbell Memorial Frank Merriwell Memorial Youngstown Ursuline Ursuline Salem Ravenna Ravens Aliance Aviators Cleveland John Adams Cincinnati Norwood Tortsmouth Trojans Aurora

Baseball Scores From Yesterday's National and American Leagues

Results show St. Louis 1 Chicago 0 and Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 7 as scheduled. New York 8 Philadelphia 6 also on the program with Cincinnati at St. Louis night events. Multiple games listed with Detroit, Chicago twice, Boston and New York matchups scheduled or completed.

St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Pei Detroit Washington Chicago Cleveland Fa Bt. Louis Philadelphia A St. Luis

Cardinals Preserve Slim Lead as Brecheen Wins 1-0

Brecheen pitched and drove in the only run with a third inning single as St. Louis edged Chicago 1-0 to stay a half game ahead of Brooklyn. The Dodgers beat Philadelphia 6-1 as the pennant race tightens with four to play for the Dodgers and five for the Cardinals.

Ralph Roden Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Ted Wilks Boston Murry Dickson Chicago Harry Brecheen Birds Joe Garagiola Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Ebbets Field Dodgers Phils Cincinnati Reds Ral Branca Toh Brooks Judd George Munger Reds Johnny Vander Meer Bucky Waiters St. Louis Brooklyn New York Yankees Philadelpha Athletics

Charles Wins Unanimous Over Smith For Heavyweight Bid

Charles, weighing 172, defeats Billy Smith of Oakland in a unanimous 10 round decision at Music Hall Cincinnati. Charles leads 9 straight wins since leaving the Army, with Smith scoring the only knockdown in round six. Crowd of 4467 pays 23,461 in gate receipts as Charles pursues the top heavyweight crown.

Cincinnati Ebony Ezzard Charles Billy Smith Oakland Calif Music Hall Gus Lesnevich Charles Army Smith Ant An. Charles Tank Smith Hansing Pat Jaenburri Billy ‘Curmings Indianavalis Lloyd ‘Gthenn Dat Carter Tndianansin Dick Cook Penria Nhnos Goole Drew

Posthumous Army Bronze Star to Lt Col Miller at Gallipolis

A posthumous Bronze Star will be presented at the American Legion Headquarters in Gallipolis to Lt Col Albert D. Miller for his service and death as a prisoner of war after the sinking of the Jap transport carrying him from the Philippines to Japan in October 1944. The ceremony at 7 30 p m Wednesday will be conducted by Capt McTavish. Miller died after being captured at Corregidor and was officially reported dead by the War Department in June 1945. The award will be given to his daughter Miss Anne Miller and relatives are invited.

Gallipolis Army American Legion Albert D. Miler Philippines Japan Miller Anne Miller Legion McTavish U. S. Army Portsmouth

Court Actions Listed in Gallia County Court

Gallia County Common Pleas Court Monday recorded four divorce actions. Hazel Campbell seeks dissolution from Charles A. Campbell, married March 17, 1938 in Gallipolis. Ella M Craddolph obtains divorce from Talmadge Craddolph, married April 9, 1931 in Gallipolis, six remaining children. Effie Mayse is granted divorce from Harry Mayse, married October 27, 1923, six children. Mae Williams vs Carroll Williams, filed September 11, 19 blank, dismissed for gross neglect and cruelty.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Gallia Academy Football Programs Discussed In Community Meeting

Gallia Academy High School may issue mimeographed programs for home games at the field. The Downs town Coaches Club discussed signs across Second Ave to advertise home games and a full schedule. Principal Brown and Coach Halderman attended, with Att. John Halliday chairing.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Academy, Field Downstown Coaches Club American Legion Club Brown Second Ave Chamber of Commerce Halderman Academy High Point Pleasant

Hotel Mangers Plan Parking Meter Protest in Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS It was reported Monday evening that Johny Johnson manager of the B and B Hotel Gallipolis has contacted local hotel managers about a protest against the new parking meters and a request to the city commission for their removal noting meters have been removed at Marietta.

Gallipolis Johny Johnson Marietta

Two West Virginia Women Are Arrested

Gallia County deputies arrested Thelma Simpkins and Stella Henry at the Trucker's Inn on intoxication complaints. Simpkins paid 46 dollars and costs, Henry paid 25 dollars and costs, and both were remanded to the county jail for non payment after arraignment before Squire John H. Shate Monday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis West Virginia Gallia County Trucker’s Inn John H. Shate Thelma Simpkins Stella Henry Squire Shato

Hospital admits list from Holzer Hospital

GALLIPOLIS The following persons were admitted to Holzer Hospital Sunday evening and Monday: Wood of Gallia. Mrs C P Edmundson of Vinton. Ronald Trotter of Pt Pleasant. the Rev Vernon Shaffer of Gallipolis. Mrs Lula Mack of Gallipolis. Mrs Carrie Sisson of Gallipolis. Porter Leonard R Pitkins of Richmond Virginia. Chalmer Ekakens of Letart W Va Route 1. Mrs Henry Ruier of Middleport. and Mrs Clarence Wagner of Portsmouth.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Wood Gallia C. P. Edmundson Vinton Ronald Trotter Pleasant Vernon Shaffer Lula Mack Galipolis Carrie Sisson Porter Leonard R. Pitkins Richmond Chalmer Ekakens Letart W. Va Henry Ruier Middleport Clarence Wagner Portsmouth

Four Births Reported at Holzer Hospital

Four births were listed at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Sunday evening and Monday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Wagner Wilkesville a daughter to Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wilcox Middleport a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Riley Middleport and a son to Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Albert Wagner Wilkesville Mrr Woodrow Wilcox Middleport Atr Nry Riley Clarence Johnson

Mayes Fined for Failing to Stop for School Bus

Gallipolis reports Gallipolis State Highway Patrol arrested C Mayes 36 of South Charleston on a charge of failing to stop for a school bus. He was fined $15 and costs by Judge Jones in Gallipolis Municipal Court. Mary Ferley of Gallipolis is visiting Navy Lt. and Mrs Tom Rue in Louisville Kentucky this week.

Gallipolis Cliiton R. Mayes South Charleston State Highway Patrol Jones Highway Patrol Kentucky Mary Ferley Navy Tom Rue Louisville

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