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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

11

Pasadena Protests Rose Bowl Ticket Plan Shortage

Pasadena citizens protest the Rose Bowl ticket distribution method as UC officials confirm over subscription and no public sale. The California Alumni Association with 30 000 members could buy 180 000 tickets for a bowl of 85 000 seats, prompting an open letter to the Pacific Coast Conference from the Southern California all year club. The U S Navy also sought tickets but received only four of a 500 block.

Pasadena Calif U.R All-Year Club Southern California Pacific Coast Conference University of California California California Alumni Association Dan Thomas Hugh C. Willett University of Southern California U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet

Risko Battles Lewis in Comeback Ring Clash

Cleveland heavyweight John Risko, 35, meets world light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis in a 10 round bout. Risko seeks another step on his comeback after a recent victory over Bob Olin. Lewis is the strong favorite.

Cleveland U.P Johnny Risko John Henry Lewis Risko Bob Olin New York Lewis

Buddy Baer Set for Acid Test Tonight at Garden

Buddy Baer a 7-5 favorite to defeat Eddie Hogan in a 10 round Madison Square Garden bout that could lead to a February bout with Joe Louis. Promoter Mike Jacobs says a strong win earns a tune up before Schmeling title defense. Also tonight Glen Lee meets Harry Balsamo in a 10 round middleweight clash.

New York U.P Buddy Baer Eddie Hogan Waterbury Hogan Louis’ Crown Max Buddy Baer-Hogan Glen Lee Nebraska Harry Balsamo Lee Walter Woods

Ollie Hardy Stable Fielding One Horse Manny in Ill- starred Racing Line

Oliver Hardy of Laurel and Hardy runs a tiny racing stable with one horse Manny who is ill. He earlier sold Tedsim after Manny repeatedly outgalloped it. Hardy quotes the trainer and notes Manny’s costly care as he hopes the stallion earns glory at Santa Anita.

Hollywood Oliver Hardy Mannie Hardy Tedsim Manny Harry Santa Anita Bay Meadows Mannie War

Notice of restraining order in Ohio real estate case

William A. Morgan files in Athens County Court of Common Pleas for temporary restraining order and quiet title to In-Lot No. 505 and adjacent land in Glouster Ohio. Frank A. Danford of New Brunswick New Jersey must answer by February 1988 or judgment will be entered.

Frank A. Danford New Brunswick New Jersey William A. Morgan Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Barbour and Braun Glouster Woolley Rowlani Tlis Allorneys de-la-Golw

Ohio University Swimmers Head to Florida Aquatic Forum

Ohio University swimmers plan a 5 am Saturday drive to Ft Lauderdale Florida for the annual Christmas Forum. A. H. Rhoads is out after emergency appendectomy. Prof. George W. Clark will accompany the team with riders Joe Roeble Marty Miller Irving Miller Joe Hague Dick Pugh Howard Horton Richard Evans Fred Wieder man and Van Orne. Strong programs from Columbia Bucknell Western Reserve Princeton Rutgers Harvard Yale Michigan and Ohio State expected.

Ohio University Ft. Lauderdale Fla A. H Jack” Rhoads George W. Clark Joe Roeble Marty Miller Irving Miller Joe Hague Dick Pugh Howard Horton Richard Evans Fred “Bull” Wiederman van Orne Columbia Bucknell Western Reserve Princeton Rutgers Harvard Yale Michigan Ohio State

Broaca Denies Wifes Cruelty Charge In Testimony

Barnstable Massachusetts A P Johnny Broaca suspended Yankees pitcher resumed probate court testimony and denied cruelty allegations by his wife who seeks divorce. He said he never abused her and described temperamental behavior while recounting leaving the Yankees in Cleveland last July and arranging a New York hotel apartment for his wife.

Barnstable Mass Johnny Broaca New York Yankees Broaca Yankees Cleveland Bronca St. Petersburg Fla New York

Penney College students prize accuracy in typing errors

In Columbia Missouri Stephens College for girls offers a penny cost for typewriting mistakes. Beginners in typing classes designed a fine system to promote accuracy and careful work.

Columbia Stephens College For Girls

Californians Dominate National Tennis Rankings

California players led by Don Budge of Oakland and Alice Marble of Beverly Hills top the USLTA men's and women's national rankings. Budge, recent Wimbledon and U S champion, holds the No 1 spot, with Bobby Riggs rising to No 2. On the women's side Marble leads with Helen Jacobs and Dorothy May Bundy also high in the list.

New York California Don Budge Oakland Alice Marble Beverly Hills USLTA Association General Assembly Miami Miss Mable Senorita Anita Lizana Chile Budge U. S Bobby Riggs Los Angeles Frankie Parker Bryan M. Grant Atlanta Parker Grant Miss Marble Helen Jacobs Berkeley Calif Dorothy May Bundy Santa Monica Joe Hunt Wayne Sabin Hollywood Hal Surface Kansas City Gene Mako Don McNeill Kenyon College O.) Ace Johnny van Ryn Austin Tex

Probate Court Notices in Athens County Ohio

Notices suspend hearing on first and final accounts for multiple estates including McDaniel Baker Mansfield Jones Tedrick Cox. Exceptions may be filed by December 29 1937 with hearings continued until final disposition. Judge Louie Tyroler signs the probate notice.

Athens County Ohio William McDaniel Charles G. McDaniel L. R. Pierce Martha Haning Winifred Lydia R. Baker Stanley Mansfield James A. Mansfield Lewis F. Jones Sarah Jones Gordon B. Gray D.bn, Wwa Ella Tedrick Carrie Cox Mary B. Cox

Frascella's 38 Points Lead Wooster Past Ashland

Wooster College star Nick Frascella scored 38 points as the Scots defeated Ashland 69 to 24 in the headline game. He hit 15 field goals and 8 of 10 free throws, pushing his season total and setting a high for Wooster. Other early results include Kent State and Marietta victories, with a full schedule listed for the night.

Columbus U.P Nick Frascella Wooster College Chuck” Chuckovits University of Toledo Frascella Chuckovits Wooster Ashland Oberlin Capital Ohio Heidelberg Ray Herschman Kent State Muskingum Roy Pingoun Forrest Hupp Marietta Washington and Jefferson Pioneers Roger Barker Bud Jeanette Bill Laughlin Elias Wilmington Cedarville Albion Defiance Wittenberg Lehigh Marshall Salem Detroit Tech Detroit Fenn John Carroll Cleveland Mount Union Cincinnati Allegheny St. Thomas Scranton Newark U Newark N. J Kentucky Wesleyan Miami Oxford Ohio Wesleyan Rhode Island State Providence R. I Ohio Chiropody Grove City Beloit Kenyon Gambier

Tourney sponsor sought for canceled Los Angeles Open

Miami officials report the PGA seeks a new sponsor to restore the $8 000 Los Angeles Open after the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce could not finance the trip. Fred Corcoran, PGA tournament manager, said efforts are under way to arrange an agreement with a sponsor to preserve the winter money tournament schedule.

Miami Fla Professional Golfers Association Fred Corcoran Los Angeles

Grimm Still Cubs Manager Named by Owner Wrigley

Chicago owner P. K. Wrigley outlined the Cubs leadership for 1938. Charlie Grimm remains manager with full on field charge while Tony Lazzeri and Gabby Hartnett assist as disciplinarian and spirit bringers respectively. Lazzeri as utility infielder provides insurance. Hartnett to catch lighter duties. Wrigley considered firing Grimm last September but chose to keep him hoping for pennant effort.

Chicago U.P Chicago Cubs P. K. Wrigley Charlie Grimm Tony Lazzeri Gabby Hartnett Grimm Wrigley Lazzeri Hartnett

Christmas Program At First Wesleyan Methodist Church

The First Wesleyan Methodist Church Sunday School plans a Christmas program at 7 30 Sunday evening. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with a 10 30 sermon by Rev E C Kenney. Miss Lelia Van Dyke leads a Young People Meeting on The Best Way to Observe Christmas. Regular prayer meets Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday at 2 p m. London 100 RAF pilots to join Imperial Airways to gain long flight experience.

First Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Lelia van Dyke Wesleyan Prayer Band

Notice to Quinn A Russell and Frances G Russell

A. F. Russell and Matilda E B Russell filed in Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Case No 17015 on November 12 1947 to set aside a deed dated September 20 1936 made to Quinn A Russell and remove Frances G Russell's dower seeking restoration of rights in the premises and other equitable relief Respondents must answer by January 15 1948 and attorney RUSSELL represents the plaintiffs

Quinn A. Russell Frances G. Russell Coal Center Pennsylvania A. F. Russell Matilda EB. Russell Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Francesa G. Wtussell

Ohio Races Set New Record Wagers Top Eight Million

Ohio betting on horse racing in 1937 reached a state record of $8,850,181 across 203 racing days at five running tracks, five harness venues, nine county fairs, and Grand Circuit events. Thistledown led with $4,145,968, while critics say revenue and governance remain weak and calls grow for tax and rule changes.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Racing Commission Cleveland River Downs Cincinnati Beulah Park Thistledown Fort Miami North Randall State Fair Fort Miamii Commission

College Scores From The Weekend Littler Local Grid

A string of final scores shows Marietta 40 over Washington and Jefferson 39 and Wooster 69 over Ashland 24. Ohio teams like Kent State 37 over Muskingum 32 and Marshall 50 over Salem 36. Duquesne 33 in overtime with Waynesburg 37 and Harvard 42 over Boston University 29. Other results include Southern California 54 over Louisiana State 38 and Duke 33 over Florida 25.

Marietta Washington & Jefferson Wooster Ashland Capital Heidelberg Wittenberg Lehigh Kent State Muskingum Marshall Salem Youngstown Geneva Michigan Akron Albion Defiance Southern California Louisiana State DePauw Beloit Franklin Drury Waynesburg Duquesne Harvard Boston VI Duke Florida

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