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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

9

Kreshmen Scrimmage Hype Clips Ohio U Fall Plans

Local Kiwanians back post season dinner for Ohio University football with talkers possible Bo McMillan or Jimmy Conzelman. Quarterback Club sessions in Berry Hotel Ballroom start at 7 30 tonight and move to Mondays for movies of OU games. OU foe notes cover Western Reserve mid American tilts and Roanoke bound Bobcats drills with Freshmen.

Ohio University Bo McMillan Jimmy Conzelman Athens Berry Hotel Minneapolis Dick Cullom Minneapolis Journal Minnesota Golden Gophers Bernie Bierman Big Ten Chicago Herald-American Western Reserve Redcats Western Michigan Miami Butler Ohio U Joe Neds Worthington Big Reds University High of Morgantown Roanoke Washington and Lee University Generals Ohio Bobcats Harold Wise Bowling Green Huskies Frank Richey Kermit Blosser Richmond Wright Frank Tartaglia Elmon Faiella Regis Nogel Frosh Chet Rojeck Bobcat Bill O'Dell Dick Boyer Gene Williams Red Davis Ed Guccion Ray Strickal Davis Christ Stefan Jim McKenna Strickal Wise Athens High Field Dick Sopko Cleveland Varsity Rod Andrews Dave Wentz Dick Davis Wright

Speedie Draws All-Pro Nod in Hutson Benton Comparisons

Cleveland Browns star Mae Speedie ranks with Don Hutson and Jim Benton as top pass catchers, with observers noting Speedie and Hutson share similar style and speed. Speedie credits longer careers for the greater longevity of Hutson and Benton, while reveling in the All-Pro recognition.

Cleveland Mae Speedie Cleveland Browns Speedie Don Hutson Green Bay Packers Jim 3Enton Los Angeles Rams Otto Graham Browns Louis Dempsey Williams Ruth Hutson Benton Graham Arnie Herber Cecil Isbell Bob Waterfield Dante Lavelli

Lexington Racehorse Citation Hits All Time Money List

Lexington Kentucky noted horse Citation, famed racer, has earned $423 700 to rank sixth among the all time money winners.

Lexington Citation

Teams Picked for Gun Match at Skyline Club

Skyline Gun Club named its A and B teams after a Sunday try-out at the local grounds. Top shooters were D R Zenner 47, Charles Woodworth 45, Ed Wade 43, Roger Connor 42, Richard Wade 40, with Dr T H Morgan 40, Frank Rauch 39, Paul Alimark 39, Howard Mills 38, B F Cutler 37. The first inter-club match is set for Parkersburg Gun Club next Sunday October 8.

Skyline Gun Club D. R. Zenner Charles Woodworth Ed Wade Roger Connor Richard Wade T. H. Morgan Frank Rauch Paul Alimark Howard Mills B. F. Cutler Parkersburg Gun Club

Tote boards to debut at Lexington Trots meet

Lexington moves to a complete American Totalizator system for a 10 day meeting opening Wednesday. General Manager Alden Gray signs with the American Totalizator Co to install electrically operated issuing machines and a tote board. Mutuel Manager Joe Specht calls it a major Lexington wish and notes the 90 second odds updates to satisfy patrons.

Lexington Alden Gray American Totalizator Company Lexingtonirans Keeneland Mutuel Joe Specht Gray Mutual Department

Boxing results from Wheeling Providence Cincinnati listed

Boxers Joe Wedin of Australia stopped Leo Stoll in Wheeling. Tommy Bell defeated Jackie Williams in Providence. Jesse Underwood from Huntington outpointed Stevens of Newark in Cincinnati.

Wheeling W.va Joe Weidin Australia Leo Stoll Baltimore Providence R.I Tommy Bell Youngstown Jackie Williams Fall River Cincinnati Jesse Underwood Huntington Stevens Newark N.J

Showalter Named Executive Secretary of Better Fishing Inc

CHICAGO Major Floyd Showalter a World War I and II Army Air Force officer and current Chicago resident is appointed executive secretary of Better Fishing Inc by its board. He succeeds Major Fred Mary and previously served as assistant to Le Roy Dorsey who led national Better Fishing Rodeos across 135 cities.

Chicago Floyd Showalter Better Fishing, Inc LeRoy H. Dorsey Major Showalter Fred Mary Dorsey University of Wisconsin Hamilton College of Law Army Aviation Michigan Wisconsin Chicago Aviation News Midwest Wings

Zanesville Dodgers Defend Shaughnessy Playoffs Title

The Zanesville Dodgers clinched their fourth straight Ohio Indiana League championship by defeating the Muncie Reds 10 to 4 in the sixth game of the Shaughnessy Playoffs. Muncie pitcher Harold Ensley walked in the tying and winning runs in the seventh, while Dave Myers hit a ground ruled double for Zanesville.

Zanesville Zanesville Dodgers Dodgers Muncie Reds Harold Ensley Muncie Ensley Dave Myers Zanesvi

Northeast States Cardinals: strength centers in Ohio football scene

Ohio high school football shifts show Northeast as the hub with Canton McKinley, Massillon, Alliance, and Steubenville leading the pack. Toledo Waite, Ironton, Hamilton, and Middletown also post strong starts, while Columbus area teams like West High contend. Notable results include McKinley’s 25 0 win over Ward Harding and Massillon’s 25 0 triumph over Canton Lincoln as racelines develop.

Columbus Goliaths Barberton Mighty Magics Akron South Cavaliers Bulldogs Canton McKinley Massillon Alliance Steubenville Toledo Waite Ironton Hamilton Middletown Cincinnati Cleveland West High Upper Arlington Newark John Colceri Ward Harding Cleveland Lincoln Northeast Tigers Chuck Mather Canton Lincoln Frank Pauly Toledo Devilbiss Elyria Toledo Scott al Sacksteter

Doby Praised in Cleveland As Indians Rally

Cleveland fans lauded Larry Doby after a bruised elbow scare. X-rays showed no fracture and Doby is expected to start against the White Sox. Doby, 23, is praised by umpires, managers, and owner Bill Veeck for his speed power and potential as a top outfielder in the American League.

Joe Reichler Cleveland Larry Doby Doby Hal Newhouser Detroit Negro Flash Indians Chicago White Sox Bill McGowan Cal Hubbard Lou Boudreau Tribe Bill Veeck Boudreau Larry Lou Veeck Bill Gray Eagle Sportsman's Park St. Louis Washington Babe Ruth Paterson N. J

Montreal Beats Syracuse In I League Playoff Opener

In the International League Montreal edged Syracuse 2 1 as Montreal takes a 2 1 series lead. In the American Association Columbus defeated St Paul 7 6 in 11 innings with St Paul ahead 2 1 in the series.

International League Montreal Syracuse American Association Columbus St.Paul St. Paul

Baseball night slate across leagues with mixed matchups

Tonight's games feature Chicago at Cleveland with Papish to face Bearden, New York at Philadelphia Raschi against Scheib or Brissie, Washington at Boston Scarborough versus Dobson, St Louis at Detroit Sanford versus Hutchinson, plus National League Boston at Brooklyn Voiselle or Barrett against Hatton, Philadelphia at New York Poessehl and Thompson facing Kennedy and Webb, Cincinnati at Chicago Vander Meer versus Schmitz, and Pittsburgh at St Louis Lombardi against Brecheen.

Cleveland Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Washington Chicago Boston Caser Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Papish Bearden Raschi Scheib Brissie Scarborough Dobson Sanford Hutchinson Voiselle Barrett Hatten Poessehl Thompson Kennedy Webb Vander Meer Schmitz Lombardi Brecheen

Chauncey WCTU Members Attend County Meeting

Chauncey WCTU members led by president Mrs. Florence Pendergrass will attend the county WCTU gathering at Athens Methodist Church on Wednesday with sessions at 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m announced for the day.

Chauncey Chauncey Wctu Florence Pendergrass WCTU Athens Methodist Church

Dover Township Honors Servicemen With Homecoming Stadium Dedication

Chauncey and Dover Township celebrate the Memorial Stadium dedication honoring 600 Dover Township servicemen. The weekend included a Chauncey Pomeroy football game, a radio show, parades with five bands, and a Sunday church service led by Rev. Charles W. Graham and other local ministers. Queen Fay Crabtree crowned. awards went to Church of Christ float, VFW, and Band Boosters.

Chauncey Dover Township Chauncey-Dover Methodist Goodwill Industries Columbus Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ H. H. Lafferty Clarence Way Church of God Ray Pidcock Pilgrim Holiness Richard Wilcox Millfield Christine Brown Athens Nelsonville Murray City York Glenn Davis Erle Bridgewater, Jr Paul Landis H. W. Emsch Ohio High Sch Athletic Association A. J. Willard Ohio Department Veterans of Foreign Wars

Boudinot Rites Held At Millfield

Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Wemmer Boudinot were held Sept. 11 at Millfield Christian Church led by Rev. Richard Wilcox and Rev. Gilbert Courtney. She died Sept. 8 at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a week of illness. Survived by husband Fletcher, a son Orris, two granddaughters, and multiple relatives including siblings and numerous relatives attending from distant towns.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Mae (Wemmer) Boudinot Richard Wilcox Gilbert Courtney Boudinot Sheltering Arms Hospital Fletcher Orris Bonita Kay Myrna Rae Boudinot Alpha Wemmer Athens Edith McDaniel New Lexington W. L. Edwards Lancaster Gerald McDaniel Dayton Carl Boudinot Parkersburg T. M. Keirns Spicer Keirns Coral Wooley Gilbert Boudinot Denver White W. C. Mingus Amesville Paul Davis Richard Davis Newark Clifford Boudinot W. P. Mickle Dan Pierce Lorena Cochran William Hartley Sr. Glouster O. B. Boudinot Harlan Linscott Trimble

Theisen Rites Conducted For Herman Theisen

Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. for Herman Theisen a long-time Millfield resident. Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated at the Church of Christ. Burial followed in Nye cemetery Chauncey with pallbearers four sons and two grandsons. Surviving sons are Herman William Hugo John and Paul Theisen.

Chauncey Herman Theisen Millfield Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Christine Brown Helen Courtney Charles S. Bradfield Nye Herman Theisen, Jr Hugo Theisen John Theisen Paul Theisen Ty Theisen Warren Chappalea

James Merritt Services Held at Millfield Home

James Merritt dies suddenly at home in Millfield. Funeral conducted at his residence by Hiram Mingus with Hiram Mingus Jr. and Kathleen Mingus singing. Burial in Hilltop Cemetery. He resided in the area 28 years and is survived by his wife Elsie and 10 children.

Chauncey James Merritt Millfield Hiram Mingus Holiness Church Hiram Mingus, Jr Kathleen Mingus Hilltop Cemetery Mr. Merritt Elsie

Chauncey Cunningham Severely Injured Leg

Chauncey Freddie Cunningham son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham Chauncey received a badly lacerated leg as a result of a Saturday incident Five latitches were required to close the wound.

Chauncey Freddie Cunningham Hollis Cunningham

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