Galento Jacobs hype over June title shot
Tony Galento and manager Joe Jacobs recount their shock at Louis-Roper knockout, predicting Galento will defeat Louis in June. Jacobs boasts of three early blows signaling a knock out, while Galento vows to dominate and even kill with one on the whiskers. The pair insist the June bout is a cinch.
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Henry McLemore
New York
Tony Galento
Joe Jacobs
Boston
Galento
Jacobs
Joe Louis
Jack Roper
Los Angeles
Louis
Hils
Joe
Here
Roper
Tony
Verdun
Snow May Halt Reds Cubs Opening Schedule
A forecast of snow dimmed hopes for the Reds and Cubs to open the National League season in Chicago. The Tuesday opener was washed out by rain. Reds shortstop Billy Myers, struck on the head by a thrown ball in Cincinnati, would not rejoin the club before they return to Crosley Field Saturday. Myers was released from a hospital and appears to have suffered no ill effects.
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Chicago
U.P
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Billy Myers
Reds
Cincinnati
Crosley Field
Myers
Community Notes from Mt. Union Area
Mt Union briefs list weekend visits by local families from Chillicothe Columbus Bradbury Rutland Harrisonville and Gallipolis. Highlights include births a daughter born to Mr and Mrs James Clench and upcoming Golden Circle Class gathering at the George Wood home with Mrs Wood in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Union
John Wiseman
Robert
Chillicothe
O. W. Wiseman
Chester Spenser
Columbus
Frank Wood
Charles King
Bradbury
Harley Carr
Sidney Jordan
Gilbert Michael
Bunker Hill
Dorothy Molden
Rutland
George Harmon
James Clench
George Wood
Senate action sinks Ohio night horse racing bill
A judiciary committee in the Ohio Senate effectively killed a proposed law to allow night horse racing. The bill was referred to a sub-committee, an action seen as a near rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Columbus
O.R
Ohio
Dodgers Lose Opener in Rain Delayed Start
In soggy opening day play, the New York Giants defeated the Dodgers 7-3 as Leo Durocher’s Brooklyn debut ended in defeat. Bill Terry’s Giants backed by Zeke Bonura’s homer and strong defense, outlasted the Dodgers despite Evans’ five innings. Cardinals edged Pirates 3-2 and Tigers beat White Sox 6-1 amid 83,496 total spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirkley
New York
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Giants
Bill Terry
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Leo Durocher
Red” Evans
New Orleans
Evans
Jersey City
Larry MacPhail
Durocher
Harry Gumbert
Carl Hubbell
Terry
Bill
Zeke Bonura
Cubs
Frank Demaree
Billy Jurges
Jurges
Demaree
Ray Blades
Cardinal
Joe Medwick
Johnny Mize
Bob Weiland
Clyde Shoun
Pirates
Bob Klinger
Tommy Bridges
White Sox
Detroit
Tommy
Pete Fox
Tigers
215 Pled for Olympic Berth
A field of 215 runners from 10 states the District of Columbia and four Canadian provinces competes in the 43rd annual Boston AA Marathon to earn a round trip to Finland for an Olympic berth. Defending champ Les Pawson 34 Pawtucket R I set the course record in 1933 and is challenged by former winners Clarence De Mar Ellison Brown Johnny Kelly and Walter Young among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.P
Finland
States
District of Columbia
Les Pawson
Pawson
Pawtucket
R. L
Hopkinston-to-Boston
New England
Clarence de Mar
Ellison
Tarzan) Brown
Johnny Kelly
Walter Young
Verdun
Que
Taylor Ridge Church Night is Scheduled
Taylor Ridge Church of Christ plans a Thursday night meeting with a song service devotions a business session and play period chaired by Carl Hildebrand Rev G B Courtney to assist. Local arrivals from Fairport Harbor and Redtown visitations noted along with scholarships and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Church of Christ
Carl Hildebrand
G. B. Courtney
Henry Kytta
Aili
Matt Loya
Fairport Harbor
Felix Lindholm
Carl Lainey
Jack Kytta
Redtown
Ellen Lindholm
Washington, D. C
Greens Run High School
Carrye Smith
Crystal Simms
Greens Run School
Sullivan Maxwell
Hartleyville
Leo Tompson and Son
Drake's Station
Carl Welling
Clifford Olbers
Dayton
Fred Olbers
W. J. Golding
Glouster
Charles Lechner
Chillicothe
James Golding
Gertrude Lainey
Doras Malpas
Clara Hildebrand
Isabelle Lucas
Jean Heffken
Mary Jane Anglin
Athens
P. M. Smith
Dwight Smith
Ronnie
Carol Ann
Bishopville
Jimmie Bulloch
Thomas Wain
Ban on interschool girls basketball approved in Ohio referendum
Ohio high schools voted 384 to 190 to discontinue girls basketball after Sept 1 1940, citing it as too strenuous for players. The referendum also adopted two football safety measures allowing more frequent substitutions and earlier instruction by substitutes, plus two changes to the eligibility code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
H. R. Townsend
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Townsend
Personal mentions from Point Rock area
Local notices list multiple family visits and health updates. Mrs Caster will undergo goiter surgery in Columbus soon. A daughter born April 12 to Howard and wife. Several residents ill or recuperating, with visits between Point Rock, Columbus, Pomeroy, Jackson, Wellston, Athens, Rutland, and Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
I. F. Radcliffe
J. R. Caster
Columbus
Caster
Howard Bolton
Emmet Harvey
Madison Vernon
Harvey Home
W. M
D. W. Morris
Jackson and
Wellston
Clifton Spires
Pomeroy
Emma Harder
Harry Peters
Druzilla Brdtton
Floyd Bolton
Wanetta Radekin
Carrie Morrison
Owen Kennedy
Ronald
Athens
J. A. Turner
J. E. Radekin
G. A. Radekin
Asa Burchfield
Maude Holcomb
Adriene
Donald
Betty Cone
Clyde Morris
J. E
Ollie Anderson
Rutland
Brewers acquire Stein at second base for Toledo series
Milwaukee of the American Association strengthens infield by acquiring Justin Stein from Indianapolis to play second base for the series against Toledo. Eddie Hope is released after Stein, who played for Columbus last year, joins the Brewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
U.R
Milwaukee
American Association
Brewers
Justin Stein
Indianapolis
Eddie Hope
Stein
Columbus
Track Team Faces Flooded Grounds at Ohio University
Ohio University’s track team trains despite Hocking River flood covering the Stadium cinder paths. Coach W H Herbert moves workouts to the State Hospital Grounds for the Bobcats to stay active while the university track dries under four inches of mud. The teams planned a Cincinnati rival meet fell through. next action is April 29 versus West Virginia University with a 64 52 win noted from last year.
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Ohio University
W. H. Herbert
Herbert
Bobcats
State Hospital
University
Hospital
Ohio Wesleyan
Bobcat
Cincinnati
West Virginia University Mountaineers
Ohio
West Virginia
Mountaineer Field
Rutland Grade School Pupils Present Operetta The Magic Piper
Rutland The Grade School operetta directed by Mrs C O Chapman will be staged tonight featuring about 100 pupils. The program based on the Pied Piper of Hamelin promises a lively performance. In other news local families, church events and PTA officers for the coming year were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Barl King
C. E. Peoples
Christian Church
Judd Chase
Columbus
Trueman Chase
Bill Hoppes
Lizzie Hoppes
Forrest McCann
Harmon Circle of the Christian Church
Will Merritt
Collumbus
Ollie Anderson
Charles Haley
William Buck
Funeral services for Ella McClain Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella McClain were held at her home on E. Second Street at 2 p.m. today. She died Monday afternoon and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Logan
Ella McClain
E. Second St
Oak Grove Cemetery
Babe Ruth Yankees three year contract 1927 1929 salary 70000
The Q and A reveal Babe Ruth signed a three year Yankees contract from 1927 through 1929 with a salary of 70000 per year. It also notes world horse mile record 134 seconds by Equipoise at Arlington Park in 1932 and the MLB streak record 1307 by Everett Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Arlington Park
Arlington Heights
Lou Gehrig
Everett Scott
Fire Destroys Coolville Residence in Rock St Blaze
A Coolville house known as the Wigal property on Rock Street burned Monday afternoon, owned by W B Hartnell and occupied by W D Miller and family, with contents lost except a magazine rack. This marks the year's second house fire in Coolville as residents rallied amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
W. B. Hartnell
Rock St
Wigal
W. D. Miller
Alma Vance
Decatur
McCall
D. C. Davis
Massie
Davis
Aubrey Washburn
Etta
Leora
Dunfee
Lee Cooper
Robert
Pinedale
Wyo
J. W. Kincade
Harry Summerfield
Ironton
Charles Howard
Chauncey
E. M. Daugherty
Levra Bingman
Verwohlt
Mary Gaskins
Meriam Bingman
Ohio University
Betty Watts
Evelyn McGuire
Crooksville
O. U
Athens
Ira Kincade
Childern
Ronald
Virgene
E. B. Dean
Dwight
God's Bible School
Cincinnati
Josephine Sale
Charleston
W. Va
Frank Reed
Bethel Ridge
Ann Archer
Lucille
Marjorie Reed
Glen Reed
Clifton Ward
Lorado
Oscar Ward
F. C. Taylor
George Greene
James Green
Marietta
Leslie Galbreath
Dora Lockhart
Hazel Parrish
Walden
George D. Branderberry
Decatur Township
Centenary Church
Cutler
Charles Branderberry
Dayton Plans Fly Day Trip for San Francisco Game
University of Dayton football candidates begin spring practice after Coach Harry Baujan announces a November 5 trip to San Francisco to face St. Marys of California. The team will travel by plane as part of the season build up. Egyptian frescoes depict ancient weavers dating to 3,000 years before Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
U.P
University of Dayton
Harry Baujan
St. Mary’s of California
San Francisco
Christ
Giant Hero Zeke Bonura Debuts For Giants With Home Run
Zeke Bonura, recently acquired from Washington, homered with two runners aboard in his first game for the Giants. He added two singles in four plate appearances and handled 16 chances without an error, despite being a weak fielder by reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke Bonura
Washington
Bonura
Giants
Detroit Ke glers Roll High Score in ABC Champs
The Fife Electric Team of Detroit rolled 3151 in the American Bowling Congress championships, the third largest total in 39 years. Freddie Breckles led with 693, aiding their move past the Old Reading Beers of Hazleton, Pa, as they dominated minor events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Fife Electric
Detroit
Motor City
Congress
Freddie Breckles
Fifes
Reading Beers
Hazleton
Formation of National Intercollegiate Basketball Association
Emil S. Liston announced the plan for a permanent National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball open to all accredited colleges. The organization would divide the nation into 32 districts with district chairmen directing activities, and has the sanction of major athletic conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
Emil S. Liston
Liston
Slip Wrecks Barn Near Long Bottom
A heavy rainfall caused a large slip in front of the William Matlack home on State Route 248, bringing down an elm tree that damaged a barn. A Garden Club meeting convened with 14 members, with talks on lily pools and shade tree planting. The group plans to meet April 25 with Mrs. Amanda Chambers. Also reported are visiting relatives from South Perry Ohio and a local eighth grade test trip to Chester led by John P. Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matlack
C. E
Donald Myers
Linnie Swan
C. E. Myers
Gaynelle Clark
Amanda Chambers
R. L. Larkins
William Congreve
Isabelle Stevens
Ray Stevens
Tommy
South Perry
Ohio
Josephine Metcalf
Mary Matlack
Donald
Virgil Roush
Larry
Cincinnati
Chester
John P. Andrew
Ross Wright Speaks on Hybrid Corn at Grange Meeting
Trimble Grange No. 1830 held a regular meeting led by Worthy Master Don H. Cannon. County Agent Ross Wright spoke on how hybrid corn is produced its superior qualities and better yields and resilience than open pollinated corn. A corn display followed the talk and a discussion. The next meeting is planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Trimble
Don H. Cannon
Ross Wright
Pocahontas Lodge Meeting Set For Thursday
Chauncey Mazon Council No 93 of the Degree of Pocahontas will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Millfield lodge hall. Secretary Mrs Alice Theisen will read an important letter to all members and good attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Mazon Council No. 93
Degree of Pocahontas
Millfield Lodge
Alice Theisen
Mazon Council
Rains Cancel 16 AA Tilts But Owners Are Happy
Columbus reports the American Association schedule cut 16 games due to rain yet club owners and players stay positive. League president George M. Trautman notes past rainouts, predicts later crowds for night doubleheaders and asserts start dates do not worsen conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Old Jupiter Pluvius
George M. Trautman
Archibald Claims Featherweight Crown In Close 15 Round Bout
In Providence Archibald defeated Leo Rodak of Chicago in a 15 round battle to win the featherweight title after Arm strong vacated the crown Rodak had NAB A recognition Promoter Almeida forecast a larger gate but only 5 500 fans attended producing under 10 000 in receipts Archibald had a 6000 guarantee or 30 percent of the gate Kodak sought 25 percent of the gate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
U.P
Henry Armstrong
Joey Archibald
New York
Archibald
Leo Rodak
Chicago
Rodak
National Boxing Association
Manny Almeida
Kodak
Standings and Tomorrow's Games Across Leagues
National: Cincinnati at Chicago. Philadelphia at Boston. New York at Brooklyn. St. Louis at Pittsburgh. American: Boston at New York. Cleveland at St. Louis. Washington at Philadelphia. Chicago at Detroit. Association: Milwaukee at Toledo. Kansas City at Columbus. Minneapolis at Indianapolis. St. Paul at Louisville.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
American Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Association Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
National Club L. Pet
St. Loouis
Eeren
Chicag
Iphia
Toston
American” Club Ll
St. US
Tate
Fphladelphia
St Louis
Ston
Association
Giants Win Over Brooklyn in Nine Inning Tilt
New York defeats Brooklyn 7 to 3 as Bonura Camilli and De Maree drive in runs. Rosen hits a three base score, while Gumbert and Evans match early pitching until the last two frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B.R.H.O.A
Evans
Durocher
Hutchinson
Jeffcoat
Brooklyn
Bonura
J. Moore
Demaree
Judges
Camilli
Lavagetto
Ott
Whitehead
Phelps
Danning
Rosen
Jurges
Gumbert
Coscarart
Stark, Stewart and Pinelli
Bradbury News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Services
Bradbury notes include visits by M W Carsey of Bethel and J M Carsey, attendance at Bradbury Bible school 69 and Bradford 49, Rev. Wilson of Indianapolis and Rev J P Miller at Bradford service, funeral of Jacob Conkle led by Rev J P Miller, Miller family visit from Indianapolis, Roy Johnson relocation to GC Russell house, and James Anderson visiting Haptonstall in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
M. W. Carsey
Bethel
Vinton County
J. M. Carsey
Bradford
Wilson
Indianapolis
J. P. Miller
del Russell
Harrisonville
Bud Russell
Jacob Conkle
Miller
Roy Johnson
Thomas Fork
GC. Russell House
James Anderson
Will Haptonstall
Middleport
Postponed Ohio Muskingum Baseball Game
The Ohio University Muskingum College baseball game scheduled for today at Muskingum is postponed due to wet grounds. No new date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University-Muskingum
Muskingum
Orbis ton Pupils Join Rockbridge Music Festival Night
Pupil group from Orbis ton school performed at the Rockbridge music festival Thursday night. Names include La Donna Poling Barbara Conger Clyde Sorrell Richard Darby and Junior Carsner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbiston
Orbiston School
Rockbridge
la Donna Poling
Barbara Conger
Clyde Sorrell
Richard Darby
Junior Carsner
Elizabeth Roberts
Grace Campbell
Mary Banfield
Buchtel
Dana Bookman
Elsie Bookman
Bobby Bookman
Clayton Bookman
Willard Dixon
Columbus
Steve Toth
Lillian Dixon
Tom Dixon
George Dixon
Legend
June Newton
Nelsonville
Emma McManaway
Vera Carsner
Millfield
Lawrence Wade
Goose Run
CCC
Walter Wade
Pete Nida
Joe Labourne
Walter Coakley
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Ewe
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Suhr
Young
Brubaker
Mueller
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Ennone
Sewell
dBerres
Meen Owen
Weiland
Klinger
Cnnne
Medwick
Mize
Pittsbur
I Weiland
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Offer
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Klemn
Point Rock Vicinity
Messenger Sports
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Abrhoa Owen
York
Eweene Fox
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Lridges
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Greenberg
McCosky
Kreevich
Owen
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Struckey
Dietrich
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Quinn Rigney
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Nd Grieve
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18Th St
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Cage Association
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Trautman
Bradbury News
Orbiston News Notes
Johnson
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