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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1932

Page

5

Monarchs Edge Mohawks In Overtime Bout At Middleport

In a tight overtime thriller at Middleport High, the Monarchs rallied after Athens Mohawks led twice in overtime. R Winning scored late for Mohawks, Avensworth added a late free throw, while Clark and Winning also contributed for the Monarchs in the extra period.

Mohawks Middleport Athens Mohawks Middleport Monarchs Monarchs R. Winning Avensworth Clark Mohawks le Tt Sieerepeieen Aa

Berens Leads Batcats In Early College Hoops Form

Lancaster center Bernard Berens, a lanky sophomore, has started strong for the Batcats with 20 points through three games. He nets six field goals against Akron and adds three free throws, while teammates Grayft, Saunders, Reichley and Fogelsong contribute scoring as the squad averages near 38 points per game.

Cleveland Ohio University Western Reserve Red Cats Akron Goodyears Reserve Bobcats Coals Ohio Rubber City Morrigan Olsen Goodyear Oble Perse Oble Goodyears Bernard Berens Berens Taylor Lancaster Akron Freedyear Widwle Buscats Individes GrYft Berens Saundere

Bausch Shifts From KU Strongman To Pro Wrestling

Pete Bausch, once KU strong man and brother of Jim, pivots to professional wrestling and is slated to appear in Gotham soon.

Jim University of Kansas Pete Bausch Gotham

Hemlock to visit New Straitsville in January basketball slate

New Straitsville lists the upcoming schedule with Hemlock on January 6 at home. Other games include January 13 against Corning away and January 2 against Moxahala at home, with further dates February 3 Glenford at home and February 10 Shawnee away, February 17 Junction City at home.

New Straitsville Hemlock Corning Moxahala MacLaney Glenford Shawnee Junction City

Ruth and McCarthy: Yankee prodigies of the early era

Babe Ruth and Joe McCarthy began with the New York Yankees as contemporaries. McCarthy played second base while Ruth started as a pitcher, marking parallel moments in the team's early history.

Babe Ruth Joe McCarthy New York Yankee Joe Ruth

Richest English Derby Winner Call Boy Captures Big Purse

Call Boy won the richest English Derby in 1927, securing a purse valued at more than $43,000. The victory highlighted a landmark prize for the era and cemented Call Boy’s status in racing history.

Cubs Tcher Sees Babe Herman Key to Club

Abby W Martnett of the Chicago Cubs says Babe Herman is going to make a big difference and is just what the team needs. Herman’s presence is viewed as a strong boost for the club.

Abby W Martnett Chicago Cubs Tcher Babe Herman Witth Babe Erman

Major League Baseball Meeting Sees 44 Player Trades in NYC

In New York City a recent major league meeting saw about 44 players change hands through trades. Club executives discussed rosters, salaries, and pending free agency as the market heated.

New York City

Duquesne Coach Davies Joins Education School to Teach

Charlies R. Davies coach of Duquesne University's basketball team in Pittsburgh is enrolled in the School of Education and signed to teach basketball until his graduation in 1904.

Duquesne University Pittsburgh Charlies R. Davies School of Education

Coaches Seek More Voice in Football Rule-Making

The American Football Coaches Association planned to push for a coaches chosen rules committee of about 23 members and voting power for coach delegates on the NC AA football rules committee. Proposals earn broad support as fatalities drop from 52 to 37 in 1932 with calls for longer pre season training and improved protective gear.

New York National Collegiate Athletic Association Lou Little Columbia University Marty Stuhldreher Villanova Stuhldreher W. H M. Cowell New Hampshire University Floyd RK Eastwood New York University

Gallia Academy Defeats Alumni In Annual Clash

Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils beat the alumni 2 15 as Hamrick led scorers with high rebounding. The alumnae beat the former in a 35 22 girls game with Ben Haskina top scorer for the alumnae. Old versus young alumni results included 26 4 and 23 15 with Marjorie Halliday Henrietta Chertington Paul O'Brien Art Phillips Harold Haskins and Richard Faulkner named in charge.

Gallipolis Dec Gallia Academy Hamrick Gallia Academy Blue Devils Hove Ben Haskina Marjorie Halliday Henrietta Chertington Paul O'Brien Art Phillips Harold Haskins Richard Faulkner

Ten teams remain in parent conference after withdrawals

Following several departures to form the Southeastern Conference the Southern Football Conference now lists ten members. The remaining schools are V. P. I. South Carolina Duke N. C. State Virginia Maryland North Carolina Washington and Lee V. M. It and Clemson.

Southern Football Conference Southeastern Conference South Carolina Duke N. C State Virginia Maryland North Carolina Washington and Lee V. Mit Clemson

Crabby Crabs Over Trade Talk In St Louis Spring Outlook

Nelsonville star Kate Crabtree now with the St Louis Cardinals discusses trade moves, playing time, and team prospects. He recalls last season with Cincinnati, analyzes Reds hitters, and mentions Babe Herman while awaiting spring training decisions.

Crabby St. Louis Mitch Este Crabtree Metel Bart Kate Crabtree Nelsonville Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Ohio Airantham Morrissey Honda Waa American Association Morriesey Cincinnati Howley Grantham Reds Rede Lucas Carroll St Johnson Neds Babe Herman Babe Brooklyyn Yellow House Mother Crabtree

Five Fielding Marks Beat National League Records in 1982

Henry Super reports major fielding feats and record ties across NL clubs for 1982. Boston Braves set a team fielding average record, Cubs set new lows in putouts, Karl Grace of Pittsburgh broke catching chances records while completing 444 chances without an error. Wally Berger of Boston led outfielders with 968 putouts. Philadelphia tied the club double play record, Giants tied the nine inning game double play mark with six.

Henry New York National League Baseball Players Boston Braves Karl Grace Pittsburgh Celding Shanty” Hagen Giants Grace Walle Berger Boston Louis Duncan Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cincinnati Rede Pirates

Basketball results from various college games

Akron Goodyear 41 Ohio 34. Purdue 35 Wabash 14. Davis Elkina 37 San Jose Teach ers 32. Georgia 2 Tulane 20. California b4 Chico State Teach Oregon 3 San Francisco YMI 2.

United Press Akron Goodyear Ohio Purdue Wabash Resort Chicago Georgia Tulane Davis Elkina San Jose California Chico State Oregon San Francisco Ymi

Obie Award Winner Faces International Matchups

Jack Sherry from New York secured an Obie while facing mixed results in a global lineup. Hertie Freeman and Paul Boesch posted wins and draws against a roster that included Irene Bruce and Joel Komar, with the Chicago judge's decision against Casey Berger marking a notable outcome.

New York Jack Sherry Obie Hertie Freeman Bronx Paul Boesch Brooklyn Irene Bruce Finland Ronald Kirchmaier Oklahoma Joel Bull Komar Lithuania Fred Meyers Chicago Leo Pineteki Poland Irving Halpern Casey Berger California

Seven New Officials Will Begin Terms in Gallia County Monday

Gallia County will swear in seven new officials at New Year. Victor Nidsy will replace Virginia Harding as representative to the Ohio General Assembly. Jerry Grover and W. A. Davia will succeed Henry Johnson and H. A. Wedemeyer as county commissioners. C. E. Fife takes over as county surveyor from F. A. Haskine, and E. Cherrington succeeds Harry M. Miller as prosecuting attorney. Elmer Hatfield becomes sheriff, Lucille Peese succeeds J. H. Keene as recorder, and Margaret B. McCormick begins a third term as clerk of the common pleas court. Judge W. R. White starts his second term as common pleas court judge. An eighth change will occur in September with E. E. Myers to become county treasurer. Probate Judge J. R. Clark will not begin a new term until February 9.

Victor Nidsy Virginia Harding Gallia County Ohio General Assembly Henry Johnson H. A. Wedemeyer Jerry Grover W. A. Davia F. A. Haskine C. E. Fife C. E. Fife. ¥. £. Cherrington Is So Succeed Harry M. Miller Elmer Hatfield Sheriff's Office Charles H. Swanson Lucille Peese J. H. Keene Margaret B. McCormick Common Pleas Court W. R White Gallia E. E. Myers Fred K. Mills J. 3. Clark

Divorce Granted in Gallia County Custody To Woman

Marie Lane Gallipolis was granted a divorce from Walter Lane on extreme cruelty charges. Custody of two children John Walter Lane and Robert Lane awarded to Mrs. Lane. Alimony set at 10 dollars weekly for child support. Writ of partition issued in Elizabeth Sheets estate after Asa Sheets won suit against Nora B. Halsey et al. Stanley Taylor, administrator of T.Y. Taylor estate, sued John Fraley for a 125 dollar promissory note with eight percent interest since August 24, 1992.

Gallipolis Bec Marie Lane W. R. White Walter Lane John Walter Lane Robert Lane Elizabeth Sheets Asa Sheets Nora B. Halsey Stanley Taylor T.Y. Taylor John Fraley

Funeral services for Glenn Davis in Gallipolis

Glenn Davis 21 died Monday in Holzer Hospital from a body infection. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with Rev. George Sagan officiating. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. He was born February 13 1904 at Bulnville. Survived by parents Ernest and Mrs Davis brother Dana in Navy and sisters Caddie Wickham Patsy Broyles Bernetta Davis. Gallipolis Dec 24 28

Gallipolis Glenn Davis Holzer Hospital First Baptist Church George Sagan Mound Hill Cemetery Ernest Davis Bulnville Dana Davis United States Navy Caddie Wickham Pomeroy Patsy Broyles Bernetta Davis Gallipoli

Theft of sedan reported in front of Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis police report the theft of Alva Wills of Pom eroy s sedan from in front of Holzer Hospital at about 7 o clock Monday night. Dr J H Upham of Ohio State University will speak at Ohio State Day hosted by Gallia County Alumni Association at Hotel Lafayette at 6 tonight in observance with statewide meetings.

Gallipolis Alva Wills Pomeroy Holzer Hospital J. H J. Upham College of Medicine Ohio State University Gallia County Hotel Lafayette Ohio

Local Hospital Admits Five For Minor Procedures

Prof 5 H Bing of Athens admitted to Holzer Hospital for a minor operation. Other admittances include George Shaffer Gallipolis plumber, Robert Lee Plants Point Pleasant for tonsil operation, Willie Lambert Gallipolis for tonsils, and John Baker Gallipolis for operation. W P Deardorff discharged after automobile crash.

Gallipolis H. Bing Athens Holzer Hospital George Shaffer Robert Lee Point Pleasant Willie Lambert John Baker W. P. Deardorff

Christmas Program At Kanauga M E Church Draws Crowded House

Kanauga M E Church Sunday School presented a Christmas entertainment before a crowded audience. Florence Russell and Evelyn Rothgeb led the program Sunday night. W F Deem was presented red-letter Bible for faithful service.

Kanauga

Chauncey Boys and Girls Win Big at Hamden

Chauncey teams returned from Hamden with double victories. The boys won 14 to 14? Memorably, Chauncey dominated in the second half as Locke Harshman and others scored and hampered Hamden’s offense. The girls, after a slow start, rallied with Held and Boas, Barnes, Russell and James contributing while Chauncey’s defense limited Hamden to few baskets.

Cty Hamden Hamden Girls Locke Harshman Boas Barnes Russell James

Boxing card at Chicago stadium settles windup dispute

Eight boxers argued over which bout would close the show at Chicago stadium tomorrow night. They will draw at weighing in time tomorrow. The card includes two featherweights and two lightweights with Tommy Paul vs Pidel LaBarba, Jackie Sharkey vs Fred Miller, Masie Rosenbloom vs Billy Jones, and Martin Levan dowsld vs Bob Olin.

Chicago Tommy Paul Pidel LaBarba Jackie Sharkey Fred Miller Masie Rosenbloom Billy Jones Martin Levandowsld Bob Olin

Harder Weds Omahma Neb Dee MUP

Cleveland Indians pitcher Mei Harder marries Hazel Schmidt of Omaha on Tuesday. The couple departs for a honeymoon in Galveston Texas.

Omanma Dee Mei Harder Cleveland Indians Mise Hazel Schmidt Omaha Galveston Tes

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