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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

9

Finn Relief Fund Benefits From Walker Nestell Bout

Hoover endorses boxing card in Columbus to aid Finland. Promoter Whitey Morrett boosts gate with Walker and Nestell meeting in a 10 round heavyweight bout to benefit the Finn relief fund. Walker, 6 feet, 193 pounds, faces Nestell, 6 feet 2 inches, 190, in a high profile match expected to draw a large crowd.

Finn Relief Fund Columbus Herbert Hoover Jack Buddy) Walker Bob Nestell Hoover Whitey Morrett Caluembhue Perteuvel Winmeiniyvup Finland Walker-Nestell Ohio Walker Lou Nova Bob Pastor Nestell

Dodgers Buy Tex Carleton From Milwaukee Club

The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the purchase of pitcher Tex Carleton from the Milwaukee Club of the American Association. Carleton, previously with the Cardinals and Cubs, joins Brooklyn in a major league acquisition.

Dodgers Carleton New York U.P Brooklyn Dodgers Today Tex Carleton The Cards and Cubs Milwaukee

Gallipolis 10th McClain Victim Details Emerges

Unclear readable text cites Gallipolis incident naming McClain as the tenth victim with figures and local leaders mentioned.

Gallipolis McClain

College Basketball Scores Roundup

In college games New York A. defeated St Francis Brooklyn 52 to 33. St John's edged Manhattan 48 to 32. Union beat Hobart 88 to 29. Defiance lost to Bluffton 34 to 32. Georgetown beat Army 35 to 34. Princeton triumphed over Yale 87 to 35. Albright topped Gettysburg 27 to 24. Duquesne defeated St Vincent 50 to 28.

College N.Y. A St. Francis Brooklyn St. John’s Manhattan Union Hobart Defiance Bluffton Georgetown Army Princeton Yale Albright Gettysburg Duquesne St. Sincent

Bulldogs Face Nelsonville in Friday League Tilt

Athens High Bulldogs, now in third after a Tuesday loss to Middleport, plan a rebound against Nelsonville Greyhounds in Nelsonville Friday. The defeat dropped them from first to third, with Gallipolis and Middleport moving ahead, and Athens must win all six remaining league games to vie for the title.

Middleport Athens High Bulldogs S.E Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds Nelsonville Athens Greyhounds Gallipolis Blue Devils Middleport Yellow Jackets

Trautwein May Shift Ohio Buckeyes Lineup In Practice

Ohio University basketball coach Bill Trautwein has experimented with several starting combinations in practice this week. No definite lineup change announced for Western Reserve game, but new faces in the first five are possible with Baumholtz and Umholtz as core scorers and Miller providing scoring punch off the bench.

Bill Trautwein Ohio University Trautwein Bobcat Bobcats Western Reserve Red Cats Clevelanders Frank Umholtz Carl Ott Baumholtz Vern Deinzer Jim Snyder Deinzer Snyder Harry McSherry Harry Charlie Blickensderfer Pete Lalich Bob Miller Miller Ott Malderman Blickensderfer McSherry

Athens Bowlers Trim Parkersburg in Veritable Sweep

Athens bowlers defeated Parkersburg by 190 pins and swept all three games. Final score 2,584 to 2,394 with Cokenougher 599 leading Athens and A Strimer 569 top for Parkersburg. Individual game scores show Warfield 161 157 183 and Watkins 179 182 175.

Athens Parkersburg Cokenougher Athens Keglers A. Strimer Warfield Iam

Rookie shortstop signed by Reds in Cincinnati

Damon Phillips, 21, free agent from Henderson club East Texas League, signed today by the Cincinnati Reds for an undisclosed bonus. Stanley Corbett, former University of Dayton athlete, freed by the same edict, announced terms with Oakland for the Pacific Coast League. Corbett, a Cincinnati native, played multiple sports in college.

Cincinnati Damon Phillips Henderson Club K. M.landis Cincinnati Reds Stanley Corbett University of Dayton Fort Worth Oakland Corpett

Seabiscuit’s Comeback Delayed by Rain and Scratches

Seabiscuit has been scratched from Santa Anita races due to rain with rumors he will ship to New York for a Madison Square Garden comeback trial against milers like Glenn Cunningham and Lou Zamperini. Owner Charles S. Howard defends decisions, noting past boosts in Seabiscuit’s value and avoiding risky, slow tracks as the risk of injury looms.

Henry McLemore Los Angeles A.P Seabiscuit Santa Anita New York Madison Square Garden Charles S. Howard Garden Glenn Cunningham Lou Zamperini Archie San Romani Chuck Fenske Heelfly Viscounty Firezepore Mr. Howard Sun Beau Howard

Leaders Clash In Recreation League Tonight In Athens

Athens city recreation basketball begins in the new high school gym with three games at seven. Battery C vs High School Faculty leads the evening for first place, Hills Shoes faces winless Panthers, Gulf meets Mt Zion in the second game. No admission charge, voluntary contributions welcomed.

Athens City Recreation Battery C Hills Shoes Panthers Gulf Mt. Zion

Morrie Arnovich Signs Substantial Phillies Contract

Philadelphia out fielder Morrie Arnovich signed a contract with the Phillies amid reports of a substantial raise over last season. The deal is said to include a $10,000 figure, though officials did not disclose the exact amount.

Philadelphia U.R Morrie Arnovich Philadelphia Phillies Arnovich

John Carroll Denison Clash For Finnish Relief Charity

Denison and John Carroll meet in a charity game to aid Finnish relief. Denison aims to rebound from a mixed season, after a three game Ohio Conference run and losses to Otterbein. Carroll offers a seven win in ten start and a notable early win over Western Reserve. Other games listed include Heidelberg vs Ohio Northern and Wilmington at Wilberforce.

Columbus John Carroll Denison Ohio Big Red Mt. Union Oberlin John’ Carroll Newark Carroll Tom Conley Western Reserve Heidelberg Ohio Northern Lawrence Tech de Sales Detroit Tech Fenn Wilmington Wilberforce Hiram Kent State Defiance College Bluff

Ohio U Matmen Open Home Cord with Findlay Friday

Ohio University wrestling hosts Findlay College in the Men's Gym Friday night with a 8:15 start. Bobcats, led by Thor Olson, bring a 1 1 road record and a victory over Case to face Findlay coached by Nelson Jones, boasting a 3 1 season mark and wins over Akron and West Virginia.

Ohio University Bobcats Findlay College Thor Olson Case Ohio State Findlay Northwestern Ohio College Nelson Jones Akron University West Virginia

Browns and Cardinals leaders announce night baseball in St Louis

Donald Barnes president of the St. Louis Browns and Sam Breadon head of the St. Louis Cardinals jointly declare that night games will be played in St Louis next season.

T. Louis Donald Barnes St. Louis’ Browns Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis

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