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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

11

Ohio Teams Dominate U P Mythical All Star Eleven

The United Press all Ohio team includes 11 players selected by coaches scouts and reporters after reviewing over 200 nominations. Ohio University the University of Dayton and Western Reserve each place two players on the first team joining Toledo Baldwin Wallace Xavier Akron and Case. Four Buckeye Conference players three Ohio Conference players and four from unaffiliated schools are represented.

Ohio Dayton Reserve U.P Columbus United Press Buckeye Ohio University University of Dayton Western Reserve University of Toledo Baldwin-Wallace Xavier Akron Case

All-Ohio First Team and Honor Roll Football Roster Summary

United Press lists 194 lb Tony Popp of Toledo and 206 lb Chester Adamczyk of Ohio U among first team players. Honorable mentions include Nebel of Xavier and Nebel as honorary captain, plus numerous players from Western Reserve, Dayton, Baldwin Wallace and others across Ohio colleges and universities.

Tony Popp Toledo Appleton Wis Chester Adamczyk Ohio U. Cleveland Harold Wyandt Western Reserve Canton Fred Nebel Xavier Chicago Paul Wagner Dayton Cleveland Phil Ragazzo Niles Bill Davidson Baldwin-Wallace Brecksville John Montgomery U. Bellefontaine Jack Padley Dayton Philadelphia Frank Zazula Akron Canton Ray Mickovsky Cleveland Xavier Kelker E Day Zemla Akron T Campbell Capital Donofrio U. G Wagner Miami Cummins Xavier Lucas Heacock Muskingum Gatshall Wooster McDonough Dayton Slovak Kovachy Denison

All-state grid selections honor Nebel and team linemen

Fred Nebel leads the linemen in the all-state picks with Ragazzo and Adamczyk, while ends Popp and Davidson headline the receiving corps. Backfield stars include Montgomery Padley Zazula and Mickovsky, with Nebel awarded honorary captaincy for his versatility and leadership.

Nebel Adamczyk Ragazzo

Mystery Man's Manager Hurls Defy to Babe

New York reports Marty Forkins vows to back any sum to pit John Montague against Babe Ruth in a charity match with a select crowd after Ruth claims Montague outranks him at golf. Their Meadow Creek Club clash drew 12 000 spectators, forcing a halt on nine holes as crowds surged. Ruth denies owing bets and calls Montague a great golfer and a fine fellow.

New York U.P John Montague Babe Ruth Marty Forkins Montague Ruth Forkins Monty John California Montague-Ruth Meadow C. C Sylvia Annenberg Mildred “Babe” Didrikson

White-collar workers lose interest in reducing diet fad

A Northwestern National Life Insurance survey of 2,600 workers across 22 cities shows rising indifference to the once popular reducing diet. The study indicates shifting attitudes toward weight loss plans among urban office staff in Minneapolis and other locations.

Minneapolis Northwestern National Life Insurance Company

Unexploded cartridge triggers blast at Clinton station

Mrs. Leland White pulled into a Clinton filling station and picked up an unexploded cartridge like a nail. The device did not detonate at once but finally discharged when it rubbed on the pavement.

Clinton Okla Leland White

Woodworth Named Cincinnati Assistant Coach

Wade Woodworth was named as assistant to Joseph A. Meyer, the newly appointed head football coach at the University of Cincinnati. Woodworth had served as head coach for the last half of the previous season.

Cincinnati U.P Wade Woodworth Joseph A. Meyer University of Cincinnati

Hollywood Promoter Francis Albertanti Tours Suns and Studios

Hollywood promoter Francis Albertanti, a New York figure linked to Al Smith and Jack Dempsey, appears on the Warner Brothers lot. He discusses Broadway, sun exposure, and Joe Louis with Henry McLemore, noting Schmeling would likely knock Louis out in the film setting.

Hollywood Sahara Yankees Giants Chicago Warner Brothers Senor Francis Albertanti Albertanti New York Battery Bronx Aquarium Madison Square Garden Manhattan Island al Smith Jack Dempsey Jim Braddock Francis Broadway Mickey Walker’s Joe Louis Schmeling United Press

Local Club Meetings and Postponed Installation in Columbus

Glouster residents visited Columbus with Miss Selma Jonas and family attending. Rothwell Club hosted by Mrs. Alta Lovell and Mrs. Jessie Hill. twelve members discussed Athens County landmarks and donated funds to Boy Scouts and Community Christmas Tree. A paper on Industries of Ohio was read by Mrs. H. F. Kittle. Thea Chapter OES installation moved from December 21 to December 28. Elizabeth Beshara hosted a bridge party for four guests and four tables of bridge.

Rothwell Club Alta Lovell Jessie Hill William James Athens County Boy Scouts H. F. Kittle Industries of Ohio W. A. Craft Bessie Bricker Thea Chapter O.E.S Elizabeth Beshara Rachel Jane Murray Agnes Melligan Carl Dupler

Quiet Big Ten winter meeting in Chicago with minor agenda

The Big Ten holds a quiet two day session in Chicago focusing on minor schedules for next year. Michigan aims to book dual meets with Notre Dame for the first time since 1924 while Iowas Irl Tubbs signals officiating complaints and plans to present game film. Ohio State coach Francis Schmidt defends officiating quality as Johnny Rabb faces possible renewal of eligibility questions.

Chicago U.P Michigan Notre Dame Irl Tubbs Iowa Tubbs Francis Schmidt Ohio State Johnny Rabb Rabb Fordham

Maryland Race Track Wagering Rises by Four Million

Maryland race track wagering for 1937 reached 33 577 171 dollars, up four million from 1936. Pimlico accounted for nearly a third during spring and fall meetings, with Havre de Grace, Bowie, and Laurel also showing gains. Taxes of 1 018 414 dollars were paid to the state treasury for the 100 racing days ending at Bowie last Tuesday.

Annapolis U.P Maryland State Department Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico Havre de Grace Bowie Laurel

Montague Seen Welcomed in 1938 British Opens

Hollywood golfer John Montague may enter Britain's 1938 opens if USGA certification is provided. London officials said acceptance hinges on USGA approval while Britons call Montague's prowess legendary and await his performance. Leading golfers express curiosity about his skill.

London A.P John Montague Hollywood New York Montague Royal and Ancient Golf Club New York State United States Golf Association Henry Cullen United Press USGA Henry Cotton Alf Padgham Charlie Whitcombe

Christmas Bazaar Tonight at Hollister School

The Women of the Loyal Workers Sunday School Class at United Brethren Church Hollister sponsor a Christmas Bazaar from 4 to 7 30 p m at Hollister school. The bazaar is held early due to the Shade Hollister basketball game at the school. Refreshments will be served between halves.

Glouster

Glouster Sets First League Test With New Lexington Quint

Glouster Tom Cat basketball team faces New Lexington tonight in the season opener at New Lexington. The starting five will be chosen from six players Carter center Koehler Tolliver L Vaughn Cooper and Eaine with new league rules expected to speed the game.

Glouster New Lexington Carter Koehler Tolliver L. Vaughn Cooper Eaine

Mrs. Sarah Sharp Dies At Daughter's Home

Mrs. Sarah Sharp died Wednesday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Albert Cannon in Trimble after two years with diabetes. She leaves four children including Wesley Sharp of Lathrop and three daughters, plus three brothers in Athens. Funeral at Glouster Methodist Church Saturday at two with Rev. Harvey Smith. Burial Maplewood.

Glouster Sarah Sharp Albert Cannon Trimble Wesley Sharp Lathrop Fred North William Whaley Congress Run William Bartlett Albert Bartlett Simon Bartlett Athens Glouster Methodist Church Rev Harvey Smith Maplewood

Local Club Awards Banquet Honors Members and Winners

Awards were given to Mrs. Virgil Eddy for high club score, Mrs. Elmer Jones for second high, Miss Jane Murray guest prize, and Miss Anna Marie Wolf consolation prize. Attending were Miss Alber ta Lynch Miss Anna Marie Wolf Miss Maxine Burns Miss Thelma Ley Mrs. William Johnston Jr Mrs Virgil Eddy Mrs Harold Kittrell Mrs J T Martin Mrs Eugene Jones Mrs George Wolf and Mrs John Schumway.

Virgil Eddy Elmer Jones Jane Murray Anna Marie Wolf Alberta Lynch Maxine Burns Thelma Ley William Johnston, Jr Harold Kittrell J. T. Martin Eugene Jones George Wolf John Schumway

Christmas plans and church services announced in Glouster

In Glouster the Church of Christ led by D P Morris lists 9 am Bible School 10 am Lord s Supper and sermon The Witness From the Past 6 pm Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor 7 pm Happy Hour Service with Raymond Maxwell choir music sermon Accepting His Invitation Plans are under way for Christmas At the Methodist Church Rev F G Boroff announces 930 am Sunday school 1030 am Morning worship Stewardship 6 pm Epworth League 7 pm Evening worship Thou Shalt Not Covet An extra offering is requested to fund church furnace repairs A December 7 Aldersgate Million Unit Fellowship Convention led by Bishop H Lester Smith will be held in Memorial Hall Columbus Five tickets allocated to the Methodist Church Evangelistic preaching Sunday at 2 pm at the Church of Christ Trimble Tom Butterfield of McConnelsville to deliver the message

Glouster Church of Christ D. P. Morris Raymond Maxwell Methodist Church F. G. Boroff Epworth League Church Furnace Memorial Hall Columbus H. Lester Smith Church of Christ, Trimble Tom Butterfield McConnelsville

Mrs Ma nila Phillips 96 Gets Two New Teeth

Springfield Missouri reports Mrs Ma nila Phillips aged 96 who is bedfast now has two new teeth. The event is seen as the start of what may be a third set of teeth.

Springfield Manila Phillips Bedfast

Bakers Blast Blowers In Timber Toppling Tilt

GLOUSTER The Rich Loaf Bakers won two of three games as Blower Funeral Home defeated them in Thursday night bowling at Timber Top.

GLOUSTER—The_ Rich Loaf Bakers Blower Funeral Home Team

Funeral services for Henry Baumgartner in Glouster

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 PM at John Blower Funeral Home for Henry Baumgartner. Reverend F G Boroff will officiate. Burial will follow in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Henry Baumgartner John Blower F. G. Boroff Glouster Cemetery

Tigers and White Sox Swap Key Players in Minor League Meeting

Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox completed a six player deal trading Vernon Kennedy and Dixie Walker plus Tony Piet for Gerald Walker Marvin Owen and Michael Tresh. Boston Red Sox received Joe Vosmik from the Browns while St Louis Browns acquired Buster Mills Buck Newsom and Ralph Kress from Boston.

Detroit Tigers Vernon Kennedy Fred Dixie) Walker Tony Piet White Sox Chicago White Sox Gerald Walker Marvin Owen Michael Tresh Portland Tigers Boston Red Sox Joe Vosmik Browns ST. Louis Browns Buster Mills Buck Newsom Ralph Kress Minneapolis Red Sox Yanks Rowe Kennedy Detroit Owen Dixie Walker Gerald Piet Tresh Mickey Cochrane Mark Christman Beaumont Yankees Vosmik Jake Powell Newsom Kress Washington Boston Senators van Mungo Brooklyn Mungo Chicago Giants Hank Gowdy Bill Melkechnie Bees Cincinnati Oscar Melillo Johnny Bassler Cleveland Wally Schang Bob Feller Indians

Union Personal and Brief Social Notes

Union notes list visits and family updates from Zaleski and nearby areas. Names include Holland, Wilbur Steveson, Reeves grandparents, Bee White, Myron Martin, Dorthy Mulpas, Edith Sherman, Charlie Sherman, Faye Pierce, Iva Cooper, Milda Carsey, Anderson Hogue, Jane Tryon, Joe Lonas, Everett Chesser, Elmer Gabriel, Harry Liggett, Robert Mulpas, John Withers, Ray Rosser and others with church, hospital, and home visit details.

UNION Alton Holland Wilbur Steveson Elmer Reeves Zaleski Bee White Athens Frank White Myron Martin Union Church Dorthy Mulpas Charlie Sherman Edith Sherman Sheltering Arms Hospital Iva Cooper Milda Carsey Anderson Hogue Jane Tryon Joe Lonas Everett Chesser Elmer Gabriel Harry Liggett Robert Mulpas John Withers Ray Rosser New Marshfield

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Montgomery and Adam Gzyk Bobcat Padley Zazula Mickovsky By Tommy Devine United Press All-Ohio Wilcox Ohio U Schroeder Ohio Wesleyan Adams Muskingum Pomeroy Snider V. Murphy Ohio Northern Tsaloff Raizik Howe Ford Cunlahan Sidinger Covault Norman Wittenberg Pasquita John Carroll Anderson Carpenter Malinosky Chet Adamczyk Clem Crowe South Popp Davidson Baldwin Wallace Gunerd Wyandt Bill Edwards Montgomery Bobcats Warner Mystery Man Babe Cincy Henry McLemore Selma Jonas William Williams Robert Dizzy Dean St. Louise New Lexington Quint Elmer Tom Gulf Products Rich Loaf Bakers Mickle Tire and Accessory Athens Mobilgas L. C. Mead State St General Tires Richland Ave Lancaster St Exide Batteries George Kirkley Milwaukeef New York Yankees Denzil Withers Faye Pierce Kittle Auto Supply West Union Newark Olde Towne Pico Wholesale Coo
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