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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

8

Sutherland says football success hinges on mind set and strategy

Pitt coach Dr. Jock Sutherland argues modern football is an intellectual sport with emphasis on skull sessions and film study. He praises substituting frequently to keep players fresh and notes mental attitude outweighs raw play. He also cites road trips as stress relief and remarks on players' dancing and footwork.

Jock Sutherland University of Pittsburgh Sutherland Pitt Panthers Pitt Husky Scotsman

Ohio Seeks Revenge for Defeat Tonight Against Bearcats

Ohio University's Bobcats aim to even their season series with Cincinnati in Athens after a 42 37 loss earlier. The Bearcats boast a strong defense and two top scorers, Gordon Iliff and Bobby Kamp, while Ohio hopes to rebound with their usual lineup and improved scoring from Gene Rivlin. A separate note reports Mr and Mrs J W Morris of Thurman welcomed a son born Sunday at Holzer Hospital in Gallia County.

Ohio University Bobcats University of Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Green Athens Walter “Rip” van Winkle Ohio Grover Bearcat Gordon Fliff Marshall Julinus Rivlin Bobby Kamp Brooks Iliff Biedenbender Tucker Kamp Johnny Malakas George Hood Dayton Gene Rvita Gallipolis J. W. Morris Thurman Holzer Hospital Buckeye van Winkle

Braddock coverage stirs reader ire in El Paso sports page

A columnist recalls receiving dozens of angry letters after two Braddock features prior to his win over Farr. He recounts frustration with readers and defends his reporting stance while describing the heated reaction from fans and critics.

EL Paso Tex Henry McLemore Jim Braddock Tommy Farr Braddock America McLemore

Braddock Retirement Sparks Reader Fury and Resolve

The piece recounts a columnist's confrontation with readers after Braddock retires, arguing the fighter should quit to protect his health. The author recalls urging quitting and notes readers' venom while defending his stance.

Notre Dame to choose new captain next week

Notre Dame will select a new football captain next week to replace Alec Shellogg who withdrew from school. Athletic director Elmer Layden named candidates End Farl Brown and Ed Simonich plus Tackles Joe Reiner and Marion Tonelli as possible choices.

South Bend Ind AU P Notre Dame Alec Shellogg Elmer Layden Farl Brown Joe Reiner Marion Tonelli Ed Simonich

Toledo Trims State Five by 54-45 Score

Toledo defeats Ohio State 54 to 45 in a Midwest college basketball clash. Chuckovits led Toledo with 22 points as Baker sparked Ohio State with nine field goals and seven fouls. Toledo pulled ahead 28-23 at halftime and maintained control to win.

Toledo University of Toledo Ohio State Rockets Michigan Iowa Sterling Chuck Chuckovits Dick Baker Baker Jim McDonald Jim Hull

Fragmentary Cartoon Panel Description

A short reminiscence describes pouring acid on the speaker’s head and a self described outburst. The speaker notes the assailant quit for reasons the speaker had advanced and mentions physical reactions including a hat flying off and ears flapping before ending with a concluding action or piece.

Donald Duck United Press

Basketball scores from multiple college games across the day

Toledo defeated Ohio State by 9 points while Ashland edged Baldwin Wallace 44 to 37. Iowa outscored South Dakota 35 to 34 in overtime. George Washington beat West Virginia 47 to 33 and Kentucky topped Alabama 57 to 31. Montana defeated Oregon 58 to 52.

Toledo Ohio State Ashland Baldwin-Wallace Iowa South Dakota George Washington West Virginia Kentucky Alabama Montana Oregon

Major League Skin Game Heats Up In NL Meetings

Baseball magnates debate last minute trades as Brooklyn Cincinnati and Pittsburgh push for deals before spring training. Reds seek outfield and catcher Mancuso while Mancuso and Dan ning linger on holdout worries. DiMaggio plans stay in San Francisco as Ruppert offers 25 000 with DiMaggio asking 40 000.

George Kirkley New York U.pi Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Burleigh Grimes Dodgers Jimmy Wilson Phillies Bill McKechnie Reds Mancuso Dick Bartell Joe Moore Terry Paul Derringer Ernie Lombardi Derringer Billy Jurges Chicago Cubs Cubs Clarence Rowland Bartell Giants Jurges Pirates Monte Pearson Yankees Pearson Joe DiMaggio Baseball Writers San Francisco The Yanks Jake Ruppert Parley

Rural Gallia Cage Coaches Center on Tourney Plan

Gallia County seven Class B coaches set opening round pairings for the Rio Grande College tournament to be held February 24 25 and 26 in Community Hall. Cadmus favored faces Centerville. Mercerville defends against Rio Grande. Bidwell meets Vinton, Cheshire waits for the Cadmus Centerville winner. finals set for February 26 at 9 with girls game precedes.

Gallipolis Community Hall Rio Grande College Cadmus Centerville Mercerville Rio Grande Bidwell Vinton Pr Cheshire Op Bidwell-Vinton Tween Centerville T‘ernoon Paul Lyne Grande College Davis Freshcorn Monther Vinton Massie Ches Geotarrass Jone Riomore Bidwellinton Unio Cadmusof Orville

Mrs. Calla Deckard Dies at 75 in Gallipolis Home

Mrs. Calla Deckard, 75, wife of Richard Deckard, died suddenly Sunday night at the family home near Vinton. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Church. She was twice married, survived by her husband and two children Floren Wyatt and Mrs. Mary Edmiston. The couple were once victims of a torture robbery. two assailants are now in prison.

Gallipolis Calla Deckard Richard Deckard Vinton Mt. Tabor Church C. A. Brown Wellston

Starbuck to Review Work Before Rotary

Gallia County Agent R. R. Starbuck will present the Rotary Club program tonight reviewing past accomplishments among the agriculturists and families and outlining goals for the year. Next week's program will be led by James Martin, local superintendent for the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. The club has voted fifty dollars to the Boy Scout financial campaign.

Gallipolis R. R. Starbuck Rotary Club Rotary James Martin Ohio Bell Telephone Co Boy Scout

Two Held on Bond In Assault Case in Gallipolis

Gallia County court Monday heard an indictment for assault and battery. John and Frank Walters were held for trial under bonds of 1000 dollars each.

Gallipolis John Frank Walters

Many Odd Fellows To Visit Gallipolis

Local Odd Fellows and state officers plan the Ohio State meeting in June drawing over 500 delegates to Gallipolis. The planning committee collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce on events including a steamboat trip to Pomeroy and lodge entertainment, with no theater sessions secured locally.

Gallipolis Ohio Chamber of Commerce Pomeroy

Grocery Looted for Third Time in Gallipolis

Evans Grocery Co packing house on Chillicothe Ave in Gallipolis was entered Sunday for the third time this month. A small rifle and some money were taken, but no meat was missing. Local officers have the case and predict early arrests.

Gallipolis Evans Grocery Co Chillicothe Ave

Ward-Painter Rites Planned In Local Gallia County Roots

Mr and Mrs John H Ward of Tiffin Ohio announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Marie to Howard Earl Painter son of Mr and Mrs Roy Painter of Fostoria Ohio. Both couples are former Gallia County residents and are widely related here.

Gallipolis John H. Ward Tiffin Ohio Helen Marie Howard Earl Painter Roy Painter Fostoria Gallia County

Kananga Property Revalued For Sale By Appraisers

The Ricketts property in Kananga, previously valued at 8000, has a new appraisal of 5500 by appraisers H. W. Sowards, W. F. Deem and Walter Caufman. The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation secured an order of sale to satisfy a mortgage.

Gallipolis Ricketts Kananga H. W. Sowards W. F. Deem Walter Caufman Home Owners’ Loan Corporation

Vinton Woman Hurt Carrying Water Amid Farm Blaze

Mrs. Bert Carder of Vinton broke her arm while attempting to fight a Monday fire that destroyed a broad house and 200 chickens on her farm in Gallia County.

Gallipolis Bert Carder Vinton

Gallipolis Man Released on Bond in $1900 Purse Theft

Ted Halley pleaded not guilty to robbing Mrs. Anna Kohner of her purse containing $1900. He was released on bond for trial after authorities say Kohner was knocked to the floor in a local beer saloon and the loss reported.

Gallipolis Anna Kohner Ted Halley

Ohio Supreme Court to Hear Childers Case

Friday April 12 set for hearing arguments in the Ann Childers case. Childers found guilty in Common Pleas and Court of Appeals for setting a spring gun in a melon patch injuring a trespasser boy. He has carried the matter to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Gallipolis Ohio Supreme Court Ann Childers Court of Common Pleas Court of Appeals Childers Court of Last Resort Ohio

Holcomb Named Administrator of William Alli son Estate

Roy Holcomb appointed administrator of the estate of the late William H. Alli son. Sureties are Maggie L. Holcomb and Roy Huntley in the sum of 1400 dollars.

Gallipolis Roy Holcomb William H. Allison Maggie L. Holcomb Roy Huntley

Addison woman healing after weekend auto crash injuries

Mrs. Tom Carman of Addison returned home Monday after treatment for facial and head cuts from a Saturday morning automobile accident.

Gallipolis Tom Carman Addison

Warren-Rockey Nuptials Announced in Ohio Event

Dec. 30 wedding announced for Miss Selah Rachel Warren and Robert D. Rockey. The couple, both Ohio University School of Music graduates, will live in Edgerton Ohio where Rockey supervises school music. Mrs Rockey formerly supervised music in Vinton Schools.

Gallipolis Selah Rachel Warren Clyde Warren Robert D. Rockey Florence Rockey Athens H. T. Hyde First Baptist Church Greenup Ohio University School of Music Edgerton Ohio Rockey Vinton

Release Driver on Own Bond Monday

Gallipolis 18 year old Borrett Clark was indicted for reckless driving causing death of East Gallipolis resident Jesse M. White. Clark appeared in court Monday and was released on his own bond. White held an Athens Messenger policy with widow and eleven children as beneficiaries.

Gallipolis Borrett Clark Jesse M. White East Gallipolis Clark White Athens Messenger

George Shafer undergoes surgery at Huntington hospital

George Shafer a longtime Dexter Plumbing Co. employee underwent a surgical operation Monday at the U S Veterans Hospital in Huntington He is a Spanish American War veteran and a native of Philadelphia.

Gallipolis George Shafer Dexter Plumbing Co U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Huntington Philadelphia

Veterans Unit Forms in Gallia County

Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission in Gallia County organized Monday with Homer W. Sowards elected president C. C. Liddy vice president and Otis Drummond secretary.

Gallipolis Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief Commission Gallia County Homer W. Sowards C. C. Liddy Otis Drummond

Legion Moves To New Home

Members of La fayette Post American Legion move into renovated Municipal Building quarters ahead of their first meeting there Wednesday night. The post funded $3,000 for repairs and secured a 99 year lease on second floor quarters to be outfitted for legionnaires and the women's auxiliary. The first floor houses city offices including waterworks.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion the Post Legionnaires

Three Divorces Granted in Gallia County

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Monday three divorces were granted. Geraldine Nolan, formerly married to Lester Nolan, is restored to her maiden name Sheets. W C Perkins divorced from Vivian Perkins on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Leola Clagg, from Leslie Clagg, awarded divorce for wilful absence over three years and restored to Jenkins.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Geraldine Nolan Lester Nolan Sheets W. C. Perkins Vivian Perkins Leola Clagg Leslie Clagg Jenkins

Buckeye Conference Scoring Leaders Led by Julius Rivlin

Marshall College shoulder ace Julius Rivlin holds the Buckeye Conference scoring lead with 75 points as Huntington’s undefeated team tops the standings. Cincinnati's Gordon Iliff climbs to second with 54, while Chub Watson and Jimmy Reiser are tied for third with 50. Newcomers Billy Rohr and Nick Lalich join the leaders with 38 and 37 points respectively.

Floyd Siegenthaler Ohio Wesleyan Popp Cincinnati Clarence Hendricks Rex Moffett DePauw Wesleyan Wittenberg Bernard Beanie) Berens Ohio U Johnny McAdams Elmer Bache Dayton Marshall College Huntington Buckeye Julius Rivlin Rivlin Gordon Iliff Iliff Chub” Watson Marshall Sterling Jimmy Reiser Billy Rohr Lalich Aiin Huff Watson Reiser Ohio Cromer Miami Bache Rohr Wes Kamp Ayersman

Davis Cup Play Draw Set for Washington Next Thursday

Twenty six nations will vie for the 1938 Davis Cup as the draw in Washington sets the field. Secretary of State Cordell Hull will officiate the ceremony with 25 challenges filed, one more than in 1937. Canada Australia Mexico and Japan entered the North American zone.

New York Washington United States Lawn ‘Tennis Association Cordell Hull Canada Australia Mexico Japan

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Mitch O. C. Bird Ohio St Marietta Smiri Starletta Frank “Duke” Hayes Bird Hayes Ohi Cincy Farr Gallia Starbuck Blaze Warren-Rockey Legion Gallia Co UNIV Cincinnati Tonight By Tommy Devine Columbus USP City Club Shoe Store N. Court
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