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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1937

Page

9

Bobcats Open with Washington and Jefferson in Big Test

Ohio University faces Washington and Jefferson in Athens for a key early clash as coach Butch Grover ponders seniority versus junior spark. The Presidents boast captain Bud Jeanette and star Bill Laughlin while Ohio U also schedules Kenyon Denison and Ohio Northern as part of a seven game state lineup.

George Hood Nick Lalich Gene Riita Johnny Malakas Grover Ohio U Athens Washington and Jefferson Bobcat Buckeye Marshall Washington and Jefferson Bobcats Adam L. Sanders Ohio Muskingum Marietta Bud Jeanette Bill Laughlin East Ence Kenyon Denison Granville Ohio Northern Findlay Otterbein Miami Oxford Wittenberg Juniata Huntingdon Salem Clarksburg W. Va Ohio Wesleyan Akron Goodyear Akron

Toledo U. Star Chuckovits rings up 41 points in upset win

Chuckovits, Toledo University forward, scored 41 points as the Rockets defeated Adrian College 84 to 18. He added 17 field goals and seven free throws, boosting his early-season total to 65 after two games. Westminster beat Kent State 58 to 29 in the night’s secondary feature.

Toledo U.P Chuck” Chuckovits University of Toledo Rockets Adrian Mich Chuckovits Bluffton Westminster Kent State Melvin Miller Sterling Westminster Roy Pingoun Kent Bowling Green Ohio Ohio Northern Jim Zechman Bee-Gees Wittenberg Dickinson Dartmouth Norwich Southern California Tulane

Baer Plans Comeback Driven by His Baby's Life

Former heavyweight champion Max Baer, softened by fatherhood, says he will return to fighting for his newborn child. He targets Braddock Farr and Louis, vows to drop fat, resume weight around 208 210, and defend his name as a fighter for the kid.

Max Baer Joe Louis Baer Max

Louis to meet Adamick in Madison Square Garden tune up

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis will fight Jimmy Adamick in a February 23 tune up at Madison Square Garden. The bout, expected to be officially announced after the Buddy Baer Eddie Hogan Garden card, serves as preparation before Louis meets Max Schmeling next June. Louis plans three warm ups, likely in Chicago and Detroit arenas.

Louis Schmeling Madison Square Garden Bowl Baer United Press New York U.P Joe Louis Jimmy Adamick Detroit Madison Square Garden 20Th Century Club Buddy Baer Eddie Hogan Jack Kearns Adamick Jacobs Julian Black Jim Norris Olympia Club Chicago Max Schmeling Norris Harry Thomas Ben Foord South Africa Hamburg Miami Fla

Santa’s Glouster Visit Planned for Kiwanis Party

Plans for Santa Claus to visit Glouster on Wednesday evening December 23 at the Kiwanis meeting. He will greet children at the Community Christmas tree in De E Square at 7 PM and give each child a candy fruit treat. The Wells Players provided entertainment at the high school show offering attendance prize to Miss Jean McDonald.

Glouster Santa Glouster Kiwanians Santa Claus de- E Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Wells Players Roger Kittle Jean McDonald

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Delinquency Charge

Sid Cutler of Oakdale appeared before Judge Tyroler in Glouster and pleaded not guilty to delinquency charges. He was held on $1,000 bond and taken to Athens County jail after failing to post. Judge Exeler and Glouster officials will conduct a further investigation.

Glouster Sid Cutler Oakdale Tyroler Athens County Exeler

Holy Cross Church Bazaar at Moose Hall

Holy Cross Church held its annual bazaar in Moose Hall on Tuesday. The ladies served a chicken supper at four o clock, feeding about 300 attendees. After dinner, games entertained guests and the apron booth sold out early.

Glouster

Son of Byers Dies. Funeral Thursday Set

Gail Glenford Byers, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Byers of Glouster R D died Tuesday after a four week illness. He was born in Hollister and was in the eighth grade. Survived by parents four sisters Eileen Wanda JoAnn Edna one brother Billy and grandfather Albert Byers of Newark. Funeral at Hollister A B Church Thursday at 3 30 with Rev H O Davis officiating. Burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster Gail Glenford Byers W. O. Byers Hollister Eileen Wanda JoAnn Edna Billy Albert Byers Newark Hollister A. B H. O. Davis Hollister Cemetery

Chauncey Mine Victim From Glouster Resident

A. J. (Bert) Whaley Millfield dies in ambulance en route to Columbus Hospital after Chauncey mine accident. Former Glouster resident lived in Derthick district until a decade ago when he moved to Millfield.

Glouster A. J Bert) Whaley Millfield Columbus Chauncey Derthick

Mrs Phil Robin to Entertain Orpha Class at Home

Mrs Phil Robin will entertain the Orpha Class at her home Friday evening at 7 30. Members should bring finished garments and a toy for Worthington Children's Home, plus a few sandwiches.

Glouster Phil Robinson Orpha Worthington

Special Board of Review Meeting For Boy Scouts

A special Board of Review meeting for the Glouster district Boy Scouts will be held at the Church of Christ Thursday at 7 PM. The public is invited and parents of participating boys are urged to attend. No regular prayer meeting will be held because of the program.

Glouster Board of Review Church of Christ

Wells Players Close Festival With The Mysterious Mr Mason

The Glouster Kiwanis Club presents the four numbers of the festival featuring The Mysterious Mr Mason a three act comedy by Robert Merrill Sand. The Wells Players impressed the audience with strong acting in a stage version of My Man Godfrey and were well received by Glouster residents.

Glouster Wells Mr. Mason Glouster Kiwanis Club Robert Merrill Sand

Fined for Breaking Barbershop Window

GLOUSTER Clyde Singer was arrested by Marshal Fred Heck after breaking the window of John Lacoura's barbershop in district No 6. He pleaded guilty before Mayor C F Wallace and was fined 18.80 dollars.

Glouster Clyde Preach) Singer Fred Heck John Lacoura Singer C. F. Wallace

Box Social Postponed to December 18 at First Baptist

The box social scheduled for Friday at the First Baptist Church is postponed to Saturday night December 18 in the church social rooms. Sunday School Class No. 7 sponsors the event with entertainment and invites the public. In another note Murray City visits Hollister tonight at 7:30 on Hollister court as the basketball foes.

Glouster First Baptist Church

Lantz At No 24 Mine Suffers Finger Amputation

GLOUSTER Elmer Tick Lantz weighmaster at No 24 mine in Red Town had a finger amputated while on duty Tuesday during ore handling. He was reported in stable condition at the company clinic.

Glouster Elmer Tick) Lantz No. 24 Red Town

Broaca Accused of Cruelty By Wife in Divorce Action

Mrs. Johnny Broaca testified in a Barnstable divorce trial that the suspended New York Yankees pitcher berated her for a $1 000 World Series check and subjected her to a series of alleged cruelties after their 1936 marriage including confinement freezing conditions and threats. The couple has a four month old son.

Broaca Barnstable Mass Johnny Broaca New York Yankee Yankees Bronca Orleans Lawrence Park St. Petersburg Fla

Los Angeles Open Cancelled Stuns Pro Golfers

The Los Angeles Open, an $8000 event and longtime money tournament, is canceled due to lack of sponsor and waning club interest. Seven California events had offered $30,000 in purses, but Santa Monica Open loss trimmed funds to 19000. Indefinite abandonment follows, with reduced prize money and uncertain future.

Los Angeles U.P

Pastors Lead Syracuse Evangelistic Campaign and Local Notes

A Syracuse evangelistic campaign directed by Rev. C. D. Copley at Asbury M. E. Church drew several pastors including Rev. H. A. Rothrock Rev. N. H. Bright Rev. Roy Carmichael and Rev. E. Stafford with nightly illustrated lectures for youths. Church activities include cantatas P.T.A. events and a Nazarene church revival ending with 35 conversions and efforts to obtain hymn books. a Letart funeral closes the week.

Syracuse C. D. Copley Asbury M. E. Church H. A. Rothrock Middleport N. H. Bright Pomeroy Roy Carmichael Racine E. Stafford Thurman Purley Karr John Bailey Forest Run P.T.A Lillian Moore Nom Middleswart Portland Clarence Naylor Thomas Clark CCC Logan Gladys Crooks Syracuse Presbyterian Church Syracuse Church of the Nazarene J. F. Morgan Dana Hysell George Shivier Frank Capehart Roy Holmes Frank Carson Irving Karr

Browns Beat Baker Keglers at Wolf and Sons Lanes

GLOUSTER Browns Beauty Shop won two of three from Rich Loaf Bakers on the Wolf and Sons alleys Monday night. Eddy of Rich Loaf had a 226 high single and Joe Wolf Sr. led the Baker Keglers with a 609 three-game total. Union Lunch beat John Blowers three straight Tuesday night. Hugh Cunningham rolled 245 for the high single and 654 for the top three-game set, a season best. Union Lunch also led the league with a 998 high single and 2,827 season total in three games.

Glouster Browns Beauty Shop Rich Loaf Bakers Wolf and Sons Eddy Rich Loaf Joe Wolf, Sr Union Lunch John Blowers Hugh Cunningham Union

Robinett Family Welcomes Nine-Pound Son John

Mr and Mrs Ronald Robinett announce the birth of a nine pound son named John at their Lancaster home He is a grandson of Charles and Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield

Chauncey Ronald Robinett John Lancaster Charles Elizabeth Robinett Millfield

Two Fresh on Coaches' Pro All Star Team

Two professional freshmen Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins and Gaynell Tinsley of the Chicago Cardinals earned first team honors on the coaches selected National Pro All League squad. Baugh set a new pass completion record and Washington claimed the title with help from Edwards Battles and others on the honor team.

NEW York U.P Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins Gaynell Tinsley Chicago Cardinals Baugh Redskins Washington Turk Edwards Cliff Battles Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Bill Hewitt Philadelphia Cardinals Joe Stydahar Lon Evans Green Bay

Brooklyn Dodgers Sign Jess Haines as 1938 Coach

The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the signing of former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Jess Haines to serve as a coach for the 1938 baseball season.

New York U.P Brooklyn Dodgers Jess Haines St. Louis Cardinal

Chick Meehan Quits Post As Manhattan Grid Coach

Manhattan College announced that Chick Meehan has withdrawn after six years as head football coach to devote full time to his construction business. He cited insufficient coaching pay and said he had no contract, with no successor named. Meehan planned to consider coaching offers only if they didn’t require giving up his business.

Chick Meehan Manhattan Grid NYU New York U.P Manhattan College Manhattan John F Chick) Meehan Meehan Harry Kipke Michigan

NBA Approves New Boxing Division at 185 to 190 Lbs

The National Boxing Association announced a 67 to 1 vote to create a new boxing class at 185 to 190 pounds. The rating committee will rate champions and 10 top contenders for the fourth quarter and meet after the White Sulphur Springs convention resolution.

Washington National Boxing Association Association White Sulphur Springs Wva NBA

Mississippi Coach Walter Tenders Resignation

OXFORD Miss Up Ed Walker athletic director and head football coach since 1930 submitted his resignation to Chancellor A B Butts. He cites pressure after four wins this season and states he will not be a candidate for re election. His contract runs to August 31 1938. The article also notes the whale's chief food consists of minute micro scopic animals.

Oxford Miss Ed Walker University of Mississippi A. B. Butts Walker Mississippi

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Jeanette and Laughlin Brandon T Butch) Grover Ohio University Mid-West Toledo U. Ace Henry McLemore Livermore, Calif A.P Caballero Braddock Tommy Farr Messenger Sports Gulf Stream Glouster Kiwanis Party Holy Cross Church Byers Chauncey Mine Scout Board Murray City Hollister Court Browns Baker Keglers Robinett Coca-Cola Bottling CO Atkens, Ohio Cornell Bucknell Dodgers Haines Ohio Univ Jaspers New York University Cincinnati RED Top Baf Wing Company Reaard Cover’ Distributors Baking CO Middleport, Ohio United States Athens National Bank Member Federal Reserve System
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