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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
4
Tournament set for February 1 and 12 features teams from local leagues. Organizers say last year’s standout players, including Gee, will return to compete in the event.
A brief item notes a Bobcats led by Billingsley-Muggins evaluating a policy with Roseburg Team. It mentions seeking rates and policy conditions under a legal contract.
The Coquille Merchants led by Don Sutphin and a strong team defense defeated Myrtle Point 68 to 47. The Bucks appeared confident at both ends and kept control throughout the game with balanced scoring from Porter Lewellen Walton Hatfield and Roper Jr.
Myrtle Point High School B squad lost to Coquille 46 38 on Friday and to Coos River Varsity 63 42 on Saturday. The defeats leave the B team tied with Marshfield for the county JayVee title with four wins and one loss in league play. Season totals show 742 points for the Junior Bobcats and 501 for opponents. Individual scoring lists Cunningham 233 in 14 games Pinkley 143 in 15 games Caffey 75 in 18 games.
The Myrtle Point Active club faced the Myrtle Point Lions in a charity game at the high school gym Sunday afternoon. The Actives led 57 to 33 as spectators laughed at antics while efforts for the Mack of Dimes fundraiser continued amid imperfect box score records.
The Active Club played a high school affair with Barkow and Struss leading the scoring effort and Dayton tallying 13 while Struss added 12. Reports hint Barkow was the top scorer in a Sunday Lions melee, though details are unclear. Players listed include Barklow Davenport Epperon Stevns Coquille Stevens Courtwright Martindale Ricet Litzenberger St. Clair and Lango area participants.
Bucks schedule a game with Chocolate Co-Eds on Thursday February 2. Officials announce the match at 8 p m and urge all basketball fans to attend.
A dispatch from Coos County notes the Pirates pulled off a dramatic late rally to defeat the Red Devils in a high intensity contest. The spirited game featured tight defense and decisive late scoring to seal the win for Coos.
A reflective editorial fragment notes a young person’s lack of understanding, observes business people approving crowd checks, and contemplates closing doors to protect a capacity audience while treating everyone equally. The tone is cautious and inclusive, weighing policy and fairness.
A chaotic fragment hints at a Lions chapter in Auto Volumis coverage. It mentions charity efforts, slogans about smoking, and an unclear quote from Dement about a world event.
The article recalls a past belief that left-handed people had no rights and describes a child urged to switch to the right hand. It notes modern doctors warn that forcing a natural left-handed tendency can cause more harm than good and highlights evolving attitudes toward handedness.
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