Mitchs Musings on Football and Coaches Across the Era
Tony Piet recalls Bob Feller’s fast pitches while noting Iowa prospects. Jimmy Dykes embarks on a record seventh White Sox season as Bow as ever. C C Poindexter at North Carolina Teachers College juggles multiple sports leadership roles. Irl Tubbs’ double wingback system sparks Big Ten reform talk. Sacramento high schools resolve ties by crossing 20 yard lines most. Buckeye coaches hear Marshall’s freshman squad may be top history. Ohio University alums tied to pro football rumors. Marshall faces scheduling friction in Buckeye Conference. Don Hutson has twins playing HS in Pine Bluff. Dutch Meyer once a water boy for TCU. Garden games limit near New York. Indiana’s wound tight. Washington shocks USC 7 6 with an unlikely guard boot. Torpedo fish inspires explosive naming for weaponry.
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Tony Piet
Bob Feller
Iowa
Robert
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
C. Poindexter
North Carolina Teachers College
Sacramento
Buckeye
Cam Henderson
Marshall
Ohio University
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers
Alabama U. Ace
Raymond
Pine Bluff
Ark
Dutch Meyer
Horned Frogs
Texas Christian
Frogs
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Bo McMillin
Indiana
Washington
Southern California
Half Million See Trojans In 10 Games
Columnist Henry McLemore questions how long Southern California’s coach Howard Jones will stay amid fanfare and big crowds. He notes attendance from Alabama to Notre Dame plus Rose Bowl prospects bolster the school’s finances and panels discuss Jones’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
Henry McLemore
Los Angeles
Tu.r
United States
Howard Jones
Southern California Athletic Control Board
Southern California Board
Jones
Alabama
Notre Dame
Mr. Jones
Southern California
Oregon State
Ohio State
Washington State
Rufus B. von Kleinsmidt
Willis O. Hunter
Hugh C. Willett
Henry C. Bruce
State Sanity Commission
United Press
Mutuel Handle at Nation's Tracks Tops That of 1937
A United Press survey shows 1938 mutuel handle at 16 of 18 states higher than 1937, totaling 207,005,306 versus 268,695,255. California leads with over 75 million in 262 days, a 55 percent rise. Massachusetts shows about a 50 percent gain to nearly 49,000,000. Maryland Michigan and New Hampshire report declines. New York estimates around 20 million. Kentucky and Ohio figures are listed with year over year changes.
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New York
United Press
California
Massachusetts
Maryland
Michigan
New Hampshire
West Virginia
New York State
Kentucky
Ohio
Marshall College Buckeye Status to Dominate Conference Meet
At the Buckeye Conference session in Columbus on Saturday officials and coaches anticipate debate over Marshall College's future in the league. A Marshall poll favoring withdrawal has stirred friction with rivals, while schedules for 1939 1940 football and other sports are to be discussed and probationary members Western Michigan Teachers College and Xavier may have their status decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall College
Buckeye
Columbus
Marshall
Herd
Huntington
Wood Victor At Augusta Open Champion
Craig Wood of Mamoroneck New York won the Augusta Open in Augusta Georgia with a 278 total six under par earning the top money. Henry Picard finished second at 279 and Leo Walper, an early leader, ended at 281 after a late rally. Sam Snead and John Bulla tied for fourth with 282.
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Augusta
U.P
Craig Wood
Mamoroneck
N. Y
Wood
Henry Picard
Leo Walper
Picard
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
John Bulla
Chicago
Baseball record holder Guy Hecker dies at 82
Wooster Ohio reports former major league star Guy Hecker died Sunday at his home at age 82. Hecker once held the single game record for seven runs scored in a nine inning game and achieved six hits with three home runs for Louisville against Baltimore on August 15, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
U.P
Guy Hecker
Hecker
Connie Mack
Louisville
Baltimore
Sports Question Box Answers from The Athens Messenger
The column addresses several sports inquiries. It notes the Athletics never led the league in 1988, details boxer Amos Smith born May 15 1871 in Eastport Maine who held welterweight titles and boxing history, and cites Jimmy Foxx’s 1937 season hampered by sinus trouble with a rebound in 1938 including fifty homers and league batting title. It invites readers to send questions to The Sports Service Bureau in Washington DC for replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smith
Amos Smith
Eastport
Maine
Jimmy Foxx
Foxx
Hutsinpiller in Chicago Hospital Care
J Carlos Hutsinpiller of Nitro West Virginia, native of Gallipolis, is reported receiving treatment at a Chicago hospital. He is the sole son of the late Captain John C Hutsinpiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. Carlos Hutsinpiller
Nitro
W. Va
Chicago
John C. Hutsinpiller
Giants and Packers Set for Pro Grid Title Clash
The New York Giants beat the Washington Redskins 36 0 to win the eastern title and will meet the Green Bay Packers at the Polo Grounds next Sunday before about 60 000 fans. Green Bay earned its spot as Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions 21 7 in Detroit. Byron White ended his pro career with a 46 yard run as the Cleveland Rams beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13 7 in New Orleans.
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NEW York
New York Giants
Jack Robinson
Green Bay Packers
Polo Grounds
Giants
Washington Redskins
Green Bay
Philadelphia Eagles
Detroit Lions
Detroit
Byron
Whizzer
New Orleans
White
Pittsburgh
Armstrong to Defend Crown at Cleveland
Henry Armstrong risks his 147 pound welterweight title against Al Manfredo in Cleveland ten days after defending the crown versus Ceferino Garcia in New York. Ambers fights Frankie Wallace and Krieger boxes Carmen in non title bouts as part of the same program. Ray Ruddy, former Olympic swimmer, dies at 26 from a brain concussion after a stair fall in New York.
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New York
U.P
Ray Ruddy
Cleveland
Henry Armstrong
al Manfredo
California
Ceferino Garcia
Armstrong
Mr. Perpetual Motion
Garcia
Manfredo
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
Frankie Wallace
Solly Krieger
National Boxing Association
Carmen
National Grid Title Debate Ends Season Without Clear Champion
The 1938 football season closes with no undisputed national champion. Duke Tennessee Oklahoma and Texas Christian finished unbeaten by some, while Southern California, Duke, and others face key bowls. Tennessee crushed Mississippi 47-0 and Oklahoma beat Washington State 28-0.
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New York
Duke
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Texas Christian
Southern California
Alabama
Washington
Notre Dame
Miami
Mississippi
Washington State
Inter-city Bowling Tourney Dates Set in Ohio
The Inter-city Bowling Association covering 52 northern and central Ohio counties today set March 4 to April 16 for its annual tournament at Findlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
U.P
Inter-city Bowling Association
Ohio
Gallia Ready to Act as Floods Threaten Area
Gallia County disaster committee under Red Cross direction reports full readiness for major floods. Leaders list chair Rev. George Sagen and assistants across rescue, shelter, medical aid, clothing, transportation, and food, with 24 hour communications and a central warehouse.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Red Cross
C. W. Booth
George Sagen
Homer W. Walter
Sarah Robinson
Edith Hutsinpiller
John R. Gwinn
Lewis Brown
Wayne Booth
Morris Haskins
Edwin Higgins
Paul Mossman
Otto Rothgeb
Cheshire
Merrill Bunce
Addison
C. G. Houck
Kananga
William Chambers
Eureka
A. L. Dillon
Crown City
D. O. Taber
American Legion Post
Woman Reports Dead Tries To Locate Sons
Mrs. Marie Hill of Gallipolis, age 50, says she is seeking two sons and a daughter who she claims left home after a death story from an emergency hospital during January 1937 flood. Local records show no hospital patient match and residents deny knowledge of her. Sheriff Hatfield says no identification request has been received.
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Gallipolis
Lockport
New York
Marie Hill
E. E. Hatfield
Mrs Hill
Marriage Licenses Filed by Marcus Levering and June Johnson
Among weekend applicants for marriage licenses are Marcus Levering of Athens County a miner and June Johnson resident of Haydenville.
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Gallipolis
Marcus Levering
Athens County
Miner
June Johnson
Haydenville
Gallipolis Club Hosts High Officers of D A R Chapter
Gallipolis hosts luncheon at Hotel Libby for Mrs. James F. Donahue state regent Cleveland and other DAR officials from Springfield Dayton Marietta and Athens. Visiting regents and officers were welcomed by local regent Mrs. Harry R. Hurn and addresses followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Catherine Hayward
L. L. Maddy
Boyd Thomas
L. R. Hall
Delia O'Connor
H. A. Carnes
C. W. Booth
Emma Kerns
J. R. Harvey
John Cross
Nora W. Atkinson
Nelle M. Pickering
Athens
J. D. McKinley
Nira W. Tucker
Frances G. Coultrap
Edna W. DePue
H. W. Atkinson
Harry S. Hamilton
McArthur
J. W Morgan
Reedsville
Helen Hayes
Chester
M. L. Davis
Columbus
FE. L. Lambert
Greenville
S. C
Leaves Hospital for Ambrosia After Tetanus Recovery
Walter Reed Taylor aged 12 was discharged from Holzer Hospital today recovering from tetanus. He had a leg infection from a stubbed cut and arrived rigid with jaws set. His home is Ambrosia West Virginia near Point Pleasant.
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Gallipolis
Walter Reed Taylor
Holzer Hospital
Taylor
Ambrosia
W. Va
Pt. Pleasant
Alumni Elect James President of Ohio State Chapter
Gallipolis alumni of Ohio State University form a permanent group and elect William Jones as president with R R Starbuck and Donald Pollitt as vice presidents. Anne Bradbury is secretary and Ben Evans treasurer. Enrollment lists 34 members. A plaque will be awarded annually to top Gallia County high school students.
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Gallipolis
Ohio State University
William Jones
R. R. Starbuck
Donald Pollitt
Anne Bradbury
Ben Evans
Homer W. Walter
Gallia County
Gallia Youth Dies After Saturday Accident
Orlan Cremeens died at 9 p m from back and head injuries after an accident Saturday night while a coal truck driver took him and Woodrow Cremeens to Gallipolis. Woodrow, hospitalized with partial paralysis, was walking with his brother. Bunce near Addison is not charged. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Poplar Ridge Church.
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Orlan Cremeens
Woodrow Cremeens
David Cremeens
Poplar Ridge
Gallipolis
Kananga
Harry
Holzer Hospital
Bidwell
Poplar Ridge Church
J. L. Stephenson
Cloyce
Norven
Denzel
Bunce
Byron Bunce
Addison
Merch Clark
Near
Porter
A U MEETS TONIGHT IN GALLIPOLIS
The American Association of University Women meets tonight at Mrs. Leo Bean's home. Miss Thelma Stewart from Rio Grande College faculty will present the musical program.
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Gallipolis
American Association of University Women
Leo Bean
Thelma Stewart
Rio Grande College
Post Office Seeks Bids for Star Route Trucks in Gallipolis
The Post Office invites bids for multiple star routes serving Gallipolis and nearby towns. Bids due by sundown January 24 to the second assistant postmaster general. Routes include Waterloo via Cadmus and Gage to Gallipolis and others with varying miles, weekly trips, and present pay plus bond requirements.
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Gallipolis
Waterloo
Cadmus
Gage
Northup
Alexander Church
Patriot
Thurman
Rio Grande
Rodney
Raccoon Island
Eureka
Bladen
Mercerville
Thivener
Athens
Pomeroy
Middleport
Huntington
Crown City
Club to Meet at Cheshire Baptist on December 22
Men of the Gallipolis fellowship club at Cheshire Baptist Church plan a Christmas program with music and a dinner. Floyd Thomas serves as program chairman for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire Baptist Church
Floyd Thomas
Service club to plan early turkey dinner bazaar
Members of the Will Plan Bazaar group meet at the Presbyterian Church tonight to organize an early turkey dinner and bazaar for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sab
Presbyterian Church
Gallipolis Elks Memorial Service Held at First Presbyterian
Gallipolis Elks held a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning attended largely by members. Exalted ruler H. Bion Bradbury and lodge officers C. W. Booth F. Judy and H. B. Ecker led ritual rites. Rev. L. W. Gishler delivered the sermon titled Being a Gentleman with God.
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Gallipolis
Elks
First Presbyterian Church
H. Bion Bradbury
C. W. Booth
F. Judy
H. B. Ecker
L. W. Gishler
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Washington, D. C
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Carnegie Tech
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Transportation Committee
Eastern Greyhound
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Sheriff's Office
Washington School
S. G. Martz
Kamagua
C. E. Holzer
J. W. Mootz
Gilbert Bush
Walter
Gerald Davis
Jack Wetherholt
Margaret Carter
Mabel Thomas
L. W. Thompson
J. S. Clark
Paul Wetherholt
David Beers
John Butz
Nellie Ball
Earl Mauck
Maude Houser
Stanley Huntington
Kenneth Davis
Lawrence Martin
John Fraley
M. T. Epling
Elmer Hatfield
F. W. Shane
H. B. Martin
Naomi Evans
Maurice Beaudry
Stanley Evans
Katherine Kircher
Carl Myers
Aaron Davis
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Wist Penmz
Athens Automotive Service
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