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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1937

Page

9

Six Are To Get Awards From Paper

Six men named for Sporting News 1937 outstanding baseball leaders awards. E G Barrow, W B McKechnie, Johnny Allen, Bob Lamotte, Jake Flowers, Charles Keller cited for club management, pitching feats, attendance, and batting prowess with honorable mentions to Rickey Quinn Yawkey McCarthy Terry Medwick Gehringer Gehrig Gomez Hubbell.

ST. Louis U.P Sporting News E. G. Barrow New York Yankees Wiliamb. McKechnie Boston Bees Johnny Allen Cleveland Indians Bob Lamotte Jake Flowers Salisbury Charles Keller Newark Bears Barrow McKechie Jim Turner Ju Fette Allen Lamotte Savannah Flowers Brooklyn Dodger St. Louis Cardinal Oscar Vitt Keller Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Robert Quinn Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Joe McCarthy Yankee Bill Terry Giants Connie Mack The Athletics Joe Medwick Carinal Charley Gehringer Detroit Tigers Lou Gehrig Vernon Lefty) Gomez Yankees Carl Hubbell

Today's Sport Parade at Santa Anita

Henry McLemore reports from Arcadia about the Rose Bowl chatter and a day at Santa Anita. He notes the racing scene blends Hollywood glitz with wagering, and recounts a lost-to-last-place showing in the first race while describing the festive infield atmosphere and betting dynamics.

Henry McLemore Arcadia Calif Wall Street Santa Anita Mayo Brothers Ben Hur Turf Club Hollywood Mickey Mouse Donald Duck

Hollywood stars line up with Santa Anita racing days ahead

The writer recalls encountering Bing Crosby W C Fields and Edward G Robinson in a Santa Anita setting with Spencer Tracy and George Raft among the spectators. He notes three more racing days until the Rose Bowl and plans a Pasadena return to preview Alabama and California. He hints at naming a winner before departure but postpones.

Bing Crosby Bing Lelani W. C. Fields Edward G. Robinson George Raft Santa Anita Oliver Hardy Spencer Tracy Portugese Pasadena Alabama California United Press

Final Meeting of Council of Glouster Held Monday

An adjourned Glouster council meeting saw J R Binford and William Stahl end their service. New officers to take office Jan 1 are Thomas Williams Sr and Emmett Rogers. Ordinances 308 and 309 were passed, with pay raises for mayor marshal clerk and treasurer. Limestone for street repairs ordered.

Glouster J. R. Binford William Stahl Thomas Williams Emmett Rogers C. F. Wallace

Joe Louis Eyes Barroom Venture in Detroit cafe

World heavyweight champion Joe Louis applies for a liquor vending license for the Brown Bomber Cafe a fried chicken shack mirroring rivals like John L. Sullivan Dempsey who also entered barroom business.

Louis Detroit Joe Louis John L. Sullivan Jack Dempsey Joe

Dallas Police Chief Urges More Tickets

Police chief Bob Jones ordered a tougher stance after learning Dallas police with 145 officers average 140 traffic tickets per day. The city, in Texas, faced criticism for low enforcement activity.

Dallas Tex Bob Jones

Kiwanian Year Planning Discussed at Glouster Meeting

Glouster Kiwanis heard a finance committee report on the Christmas Tree drive with stronger solicitation results. Willis Blower was elected secretary as Martin Murphy moves to Charleston. Roger Kittle became president and the board set plans for next year. The next meeting is Jan 4 with officer installations.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanians D. P. Morris Willis Blower

Mrs Mark Kelly Admitted To Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Mark Kelly was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Robinson by ambulance Monday afternoon. She was accompanied by her husband and mother-in-law Mrs Joe Kelly.

Glouster Mark Kelly Sheltering Arms Hospital Robinson Ambulance Joe Kelly

Gridder Marries Toledo Up Notre Dame Player

Patrick Mac Carthy Notre Dame football player set to graduate next June married Tuesday to Margaret Mary La Plante. They first became sweethearts in high school.

Gridder Toledo Patrick MacCarthy Notre Dame Margaret Mary la Plante

Rose Bowl Teams in Home Stretch

California and Alabama edge toward the Rose Bowl with experts urging early scoring. California holds the statistical edge but has won only one of three Rose Bowls, while Alabama is undefeated in four appearances. The debate centers on Alabama's late surge and Bears’ traditional first half strengths.

Bears Alabama California Berkeley Howard Sewanee Washington Huskies Tuscaloosa Crimson Tide Eagle Rock Frank Thomas Occidental College Brookside Park Stub Allison Crimson Leroy Monsky

Gophers and Stanford Meet in Holiday Doubleheader

Eastern teams seek prestige after Monday showings by Minnesota and Stanford. Minnesota aims to rebound against unbeaten New York University while Stanford faces a repeat of last year’s win over Long Island University amid pregame drills and lineup notes.

New York U.P Minnesota Stanford Golden Gophers Long Island University New York University Stanford Cardinals City College of New York Long Island Blackbird

Glouster Social Notes Guests Attend Holidays and Wedding

Glouster social column lists Christmas and weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Mere dith Gano and families from Logan and Troy, Mrs. Helen Friend of Columbus, Roger Friend and Jean, plus many from Logan Athens and Columbus. The piece notes Elizabeth Johnson from Lakewood High School visiting relatives, Nina Brunton visiting family, and the Christmas Eve wedding of Evelyn Harper to Ralph Gatchel at the Harper home with extended relatives from Marion Columbus and Westerville.

Glouster John Wallace Meredith Gano Virginia Jo Nancy Lee Logan Joe Gano Troy Helen Friend Columbus Roger Friend Jean Robert Gano Novella Weltner Garnet Wallace Athens Elsie Anderson Wallace Elizabeth Johnson Lakewood High School Mary Cornwell Cassie McCormick Nina Brunton Nick Brunton Laura May Brunton Miss Brunton Howard Young Westerville Belford Cunningham Son Harper Marion Clyde Harper Evelyn Harper Ralph Gatchel Harper Home

Epworth League to attend mid winter institute in Logan

At a cabinet meeting the Epworth League planned to attend the mid winter institute in Logan on January 29 and 30. They discussed fundraising to enable a large attendance and decided to subscribe to the Epworth Herald for study in weekly meetings. Entertaining guests were reported in several Christmas gatherings across McArthur Chauncey and Gloucester with relatives visiting in Pittsburgh Indianapolis and St Louis.

Epworth League Logan Epworth Herald Martin Murphy Mr. Murphy J. N. Murphy L. E. Murphy Rebecca Mary Margaret Nancy Lee Archie Riggs McArthur Elton Coffman Jack Jack, Were Mrs. Coffman's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Border, of Chauncey William Jonas Selma Jonas Joe Richards Pittsburgh Custer Seckinger Marcella Jonas Harold Brown Robert Williams Glouster Margaret Williams Indianapolis Frank Clark

Agua Caliente Seized by Mexico in Socialization Push

Los Angeles reports Mexico expropriated Agua Caliente a $10 million resort near Tijuana amid a socialization program. Owners to be reimbursed within ten years, while American investors vow legal protest and defense of interests. The complex included a hotel casino spa golf course and a famed $4 million race track.

Los Angeles Agua Caliente Lazaro Cardenas Mexico Baron Long United States Tijuana

Kipke Plans to Stay in Coaching After Michigan

NEW ORLEANS U P Harry Kipke former Michigan football coach says in a Rotary Club speech he intends to remain in coaching. He declined offers to enter business and urged support for his successor while noting interest from Mississippi and Mississippi State and possible Penn job.

New Orleans U.P Harry Kipke University of Michigan American Football Coaches Association of America Kipke Michigan Mississippi Mississippi State University of Pennsylvania Harvey Harmon

License Office Closes in Glouster for Three Months

Deputy registrar C. E. Stanley has closed his office in the McMaster Hardware building and will not issue licenses for three months. Drivers, automobile and chauffeur licenses must be obtained in Athens or Nelsonville. Mr. Handley will reopen for license sales on March 1.

Glouster C. E. Stanley McMaster Hardware Athens Nelsonville Mr. Handley

Blower Team Defeats Brown Beauty Shop Bowls

John Blower team edged Brown Beauty Shop in Tuesday bowling with high man J. McAllister 604 including a 234 high single. Lane trainer followed with 537 three games as Blower totaled 2555 to Brown’s 2550.

Blower Glouster Brown Beauty Shop John Blower J. McAllister L. Trainer Brown

Stanley Funeral Held for John Stanley in Albany

Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Stanley and daughter Mrs. Sylvia Lowry of Akron attended the Albany funeral services for John Stanley, brother of Mr. Stanley. He had been ill for three months after a stroke. Burial followed at Hebbardsville Cemetery.

P. J. Stanley Sylvia Lowry Akron Albany Mr. Stanley John Stanley

College Scores and Pairings From Early Games

Toledo defeated Illinois Wesleyan 51 to 26 while Western Reserve beat Boston University 58 to 44. Detroit won 34 to 33 over Nebraska and Illinois rallied 33 to 32 in overtime against Notre Dame. Marquette defeated Chicago 38 to 21.

Toledo Illinois Wesleyan Western Reserve Boston U Detroit Nebraska Illinois Notre Dame Marquette Chicago

California To Oppose Bucks In Cage Game

Ohio State hosts California in Columbus Coliseum as a strong test for the Buckeyes while Toledo and Western Reserve post wins. Chuckovits scores 17 as Toledo beats Illinois Wesleyan 51 to 26.

California Ohio Capas City Ohio State Columbus Bucks St. Lawrence Baldwin-Wallace Toledo University Illinois Wesleyan Toledo Chuck Chuckovits Western Reserve Boston University

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