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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1932

Page

5

Bobcats Open Road Trip After Thanksgiving Break

Butch Grover leads 10 Bobcats on a four game swing through Akron Goodyear Western Reserve and two independents in Massillon and Zanesville. Grover seeks wins and growth for six sophomores as the team eyes Buckeye Conference play.

Pittsburgh Panthers Southern California Trojans Pitt Trojania New York I. x Don Peden Chicago Don Butch Grover Akron Goodyear Western Reserve Massi- View Zanesville Grover Bobcats Ohio University Akron Goodyear Butch Brown Mills Keichley Fogelong Berens Ganky Centera Saunders Lackey George Bernardo Caudyear Cleveland Massillon Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Bishops Lade

Purdue Big Ten Hope Hinges on Rebuilding Front Court

Purdue coach Ward Lambert reshapes the Boiler makers after losing star Johnny Wooden and top scorer Ray Eddy to injuries and transfers. Charles Stewart Cook and Norman Cottom vie for key roles as Purdue faces Jan. 7 Minnesota and a demanding Big Ten slate.

Chicago Bec Ward Lambert Purdue Jone Johny Wooden Ray Eddy Lambert Eddy Harry Kellar Charles Stewart Cook Stewart Joe Wheeler Dutch Fehring Fischer Ralph Parmenter Ed Shaver Parmenter Norman Cottom Terre Haute Alf Wooden LaFayette Puriue Miami St. Louis A Notre Dame Minnesota Dan Northwestern Iowa Tech Ohio State Michigan Prdue

Florida may stage football Roses style classic next year

Florida plans a Rose Bowl like tournament in Miami featuring the North and South division champions. Officials hint at an annual Tournament of Oranges style event to elevate state football prestige.

Florida California Miami

O'Doul Tops NL Batting as Klein Leads Sluggers

Frank J. O'Doul, Brooklyn outfielder, won the National League batting title with a .368 average, edging Chuck Klein of Philadelphia in slugging and home runs. Klein hit 38 homers, tied for second in the league, while Paul Waner set two-base hit marks and John Frederick set a new pinch-hitting home run record. The season featured standout power and speed across NL hitters.

J. ‘Lefty’ O'Doul Brooklyn Charien H Chuck" Klein Chuck Kiel Ted New York Giant Klein Odouls Dale Alexander Boston Red Sox Ott Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Bill Terry Giants Philles Hafey Cincinnati Paul Waner Pittsburgh Frank Huret Ernie Orsatti St. Louis Pirates Johnny Frederick Paul Waner Alo

Cars collide at Gallipolis drugstore intersection

An Athens Messenger delivery car and M B J Jackson stock buyer’s sedan collided at Second Avenue and Pine Street causing damage to Neal and Gillingham drugstore shelves and bottled drugs. The driver avoided a pedestrian but struck the brick wall. both cars sustained minor damage. Martin and Warren Higgins were occupants of the delivery car.

Gallipolis Neal & Gillingham Second Avenue Pine Street Athens Leonard Martin M. B. J. Jackson Steel Martin Hi Car Warren Higgins

Will Rebuild Way Indiana Firm To Repair Damage

Gallipolis Indiana firm Howard Company to rebuild Madison Marine Ways damaged weeks ago by fire that destroyed Island Maid and Towboat Fred Hall. Jeffersonville plant oldest inland river boat yard with historic vessels like Robert E Lee and Natchez. Ohio River dams 25 and 26 lowered from Pittsburgh to Louisville. rivers could rise again if floods recede.

Indiana Gallipolie Marine Ways Madison Ind Island Robert E. Lee and Natchez Gallipolis Pittsburgh Louisville

All Spruced Up

Gallia County Court House lawn has been beautified by J. M. Norman the janitor. Thirty one dwarf cedars line the main walk and five pine trees adorn the barren corners as part of Christmas efforts using Gallia County funds.

Gallipolis Gailia County J. M. Norman Norman Gallia County

Gallia County Vehicle Tags See Decline in Late December Sales

Gallia County reports to December 26 total vehicle tags at 17 000. Passenger care 49 0 tags and 65 for trucks. Week ending December 24 shows 408 passenger licenses and 58 trucks. Mrs Irene Keeler, deputy registrar, notes substantial counterfeit money used to buy tags including a $50 bill and other large denominations.

Gallipolis Gallia County Irene Keeler Meteor Keeler

Barges Refloated Near Athalia on Ohio River

Two coal barges sunk near Athalia on the Ohio River were floated before the river rose to a stage of 17 feet in Gallipolis. The Henry Yeiser of the Hatfield Line aided salvage of coal and the tow of 17 barges on the Kanawha to Cincinnati run.

Gallipolis Athalia Ohio River Dam Henry Yeiser Hatfield Line Kanawha River Cincinnati

Intoxication pleas size Gallipolis court cases

Charles Ferguson Jr pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Stormont and was fined 10 dollars and costs. Freddy Atkins also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was committed to city jail after failing to pay the 10 dollar fine and costs.

Gallipolis Charles Ferguson, Jr A. J. Stormont Freddy Atkins

Capt Eppling Refuses to Vacate Local Harbor

Capt Moses Eppling of Gallipolis says his two sand and gravel dredges, two towboats, and several scows will not vacate the harbor below the government ice piers without higher authority. He asserts the Gallipolis ice harbor is free to any floating craft that seeks a tie up, regardless of season, and notes no maritime law prevents anchoring there. The dispute centers on a Huntington office directive claimed by a government engineer.

Gallipolis Dee Moses Eppling Huntington Eppling

Liberty and Senator Cordill Resume Winter Steam Packet Service

The steamers Liberty and Senator Cordill will resume winter operation on the river trade routes to Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Gallipolia after brief layups. Captain Walter Booth remains with the Liberty in Wheeling while the Queen City awaits next summer and St Louis parties reportedly negotiate for its purchase by John W Hubbard.

Gallipolis Liberty Pittsburgh Charleston Queen City St. Louis John W. Hubbard

Collision Injures Gallipolis Pair Near Leon West Virginia

William Deardorff of Gallipolis suffers three fractured ribs and other injuries while driving with Miss Don Turley who receives a scalp laceration and leg bruise when their roadster collides with a safe other car near Leon West Virginia. Deardorff is reported resting comfortably at Habeer Hospital.

Gallipolis William Deardorff Don Turley Saftuther Leon W. Va Habeer Hospital

Christmas Day Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs A B Boatman were guests of Mrs Joe Robinayn's family on Christmas Day. Birnet Miss Elizabeth Fisher of Washington is visiting the George A Tabit family at the Hotel Lafayette. Charles H Swanson and Ed Martin spent Monday in Columbus. Mrs B E Roberts reopened her cat shop on Pine Street as traffic reopenedable thoroughfare.

A. EB. Boatman Joe Robinayn Birnet Elizabet Fisher Washington , UH George A. Tabit Hotel Lafayette Charles H. Swanson Ed Martin Columbus Gallipolis Roverts Pine Street

Dr. Ross Niday Delivers Holiday Aid to Needy Children

In Gallipolis on Christmas Day Dr. Ross Niday, a veteran physician, distributed about 200 pounds of candy 600 oranges and 30 apples to local children. Each child received one pound of candy two oranges and an apple.

Gallipolis Ross Niday

Gallipolis Entry Reported for Medical Care

Cilarenve King of Gallipolis was admitted to Holzer Hospital early Monday morning for medical attention.

Gallipolis Cilarenve King Holzer Hospital

Leaking Green Line Wharf boat pumped out at Gallipolis

Water from the hull of the Green Line Wharf boat was pumped out using steam and hand pumps after the craft sprang a leak. The vessel, moored in 1 to 12 feet of water, was in danger of sinking yesterday.

Gallipolis Green Line

Chuck Klein Shines Despite Batting Crown Miss

Chuck Klein of the Phillies finished strong in the senior circuit, leading in several categories and ranking high in batting metrics. The Phillies posted a .292 team average, surpassing Chicago at .284 while Cuba slipped to fourth with .278 despite winning the pennant. The first10 batters list shows notable hitters from Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.

Chuck Klein Shugger Deluxe Phillies Ewatemith Phiillies Chicago Cuba Odoul Brooklyn Terry New York Kiemn Philadelphia Hafey Cimeinnatl Waner Pittsburgh Murat Philadephia Ornard T. Toul Davis 1. Waner Traynor Piteburgh

Dan Wougin Next Lead of Grid Coaches

The American Football Coaches Association opens its annual meeting with peace on the gridiron and debate over voting power for rules committee representatives. Dan McGugin is slated for presidency as the association discusses injuries, the dead ball rule, and the point after touchdown. Lou Little leads the opening program with reports on injuries, officials, officiating trends, and registration.

Jack Cuddy New York U.P American Football Coaches Association W. H. Cowell New Hampshire University Dan" McGugin Vanderbilt University McGugin Cowell Mal Stevens Yale Pilot Stevens Dan Traller Lou Little Columbia National Collegiate Athletic Assocation F. R. Eastwood Gilmour Dobie Low Little Ralph Sasec Eddie O'Brien Adam Walsh

Defensive schemes against the pivot play in basketball

The article advises crowding the pivot man to limit passes while a defender eyes the pivot, with a larger defender to contest the pivot’s holds. When the pivot receives, the guard drops back about arm lengths to counter a reverse or sudden cut, emphasizing correct switching to thwart the pivot’s options.

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Logan Basketeers Gear Up For League Opener

Pec W Coseth John Longley and the basketball squad began Christmas vacation Saturday with an extra week of practice to improve for the league opener on January 6. Bill Owen of the New York Giants and Johnny Hodapp, ex Cleveland ballplayer, are involved in the community as undertakers when not playing games.

Logan Pec W-Coseth John Longley Bill Owen New York Giants Johnny Hodapp Cleveland

US Golf Association Turfs Research Spend Questioned

The U S Golf Association has spent about 0.000 over the past two years in experimenting with turf growing. This brief notes the organization’s ongoing efforts and the scale of funding involved in turf research.

U. S. Golf Association

Waite High School defeats Miami High in key gridiron clash

Waite of Toledo defeats Miami High 14 to 7 in Miami Florida on Monday. The undefeated Waite team claims the national scholastic gridiron championship by beating Miami.

Miami Fls Dee Waite High School Toledo Ohio Miami High School Waites

Sarazen Uses Sand Blaster To Nearly Par Miami Round

Miami tipster notes Gene Sarazen’s use of a sand blaster club at the Mintel City course. He supposedly reached near par on a tough front nine, including a remarkable escape from a palmetto obstacle, with multiple photos and bets settled as reporters left the scene.

Henry Miami Gene Sarazen Hilthore Darasen Ciene Gene Church Cleve Park Avenue

Eastern Eleven Scrimmage Plan Amid Injury Cries

Ernie Nevers has assembled an East squad for a Shrine charity gridiron clash in San Francisco next Monday. The East backfield features Harry Newman at left half and Pug Reuthner at right half with Manders and Horstmann at fullback, while Joe Mii of Colgate is sidelined with a bruised shoulder.

Palo Alto Cal Ernie Nevers Stanford Andy Kerr Pick Hanley San Francisco Zenlieg Joe Mii Colgate Het Hanley beachHeld Harry Newman Michigan Berry Sinoie Zapustas Fordham

Levia and Eskine Lead San Francisco VA to Southern Oregon Normal Win

Levia and Eskine starred for San Francisco VA as they defeated Southern Oregon Normal 31 to 19 at Mul thomah Club. The game showcased strong offense from the visitors and solid defense to secure the victory.

Hy Uncited Press Levia & Eskine San Francisco Southern Oregon Normal Multhomah Club

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