Legacy of stars and fights echo in early 1930s sports notes
The article threads baseball greats Babe Ruth and Foxx with anecdotes from Shibe Park and Somerset Avenue, then shifts to boxing as Tom Watson faces Barba in New York. It recalls home runs, pitching feats, and a bout atmosphere, blending memories of prominent figures and arena moments.
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Campbell Warned Off Bluebird Beach Speed Run
Sir Malcolm Campbell faces a warning from the Daytona Beach Racing Association to seek approval before any high speed runs in his Bluebird on the beach. Officials insist on safety and threaten withdrawal of sanctions for disobedience as rain and rough surf affect the track. Meanwhile Ohio University's Bobcats return home to Ohio Gym to host Marshall College after a recent win, with Saunders Reichley Lackey leading a strengthened lineup.
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Wilmington College Defeats Detroit City College Again
Wilmington College beat Detroit City College 41 to 32 in Wilmington. The first half was tight with Wilmington leading 17 to 16 as they pulled away in the second period.
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U.P
Wilmington College
Detroit City College
Fights Roundup From New York Newark and Miami
United Press reports boxing results across cities including New York Newark and Miami with numerous bouts. Winners include Hans Birkie defeating Donald Barry in a 199 pound match and Pedro Nieves beating Al Casi mini. plus Johnny Defoe and Jack Massina winning in New York.
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New Yori
Hans Birkie
Germany
Donald “Red” Barry
Washington
D. C
Tancente Biaguera
Italy
Chester Matan
Brooklyn
Phil Stark
New York
Jimmy Thompson
Pedro Nieves
Ey Rico
al Casimini
Johnny Defoe
Ance Ceda
Porto Rico
Jack Massina
Billy Humphies
England
Newark
N. J
Young Terry
Trenton
Jack Rosenberg
Hansweller
Frank Corsi
Belleville
Bennie Bellino
Wilbur March
Montclair
Miam Fis
Baby Manuel
Joe Guzman
Youngstown
Mose Butch
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Mattie Mathewson
Buffalo
Lutherans Beat Denison quintet without captain
Granville Feb 7 Denison’s basketball team lost 54 to 39 at Wittenberg missing captain Howard Walker due to injuries. Roy James led the Tigers with 14 points while Elwood Pitzer added 13 for Wittenberg and Robbins 13 Harmon 12 for Denison.
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U.P
Howard Walker
Denison
Wittenberg
Roy James
Elwood Pitzer
Robbins
Harmon
Walker
Oberlin
Bozeman Captures Runner-Up in Three Cushion Title
In Chicago on February 7 Jay N. Bozeman of Vallejo California defeated Johnny Layton of Sedalia Missouri to take runner-up honors in the world three cushion billiard championship Welker Cochran of San Francisco won the title last week Bozeman earned 2000 in salary 800 cash and 14 percent of receipts Layton took 600 cash and 13 percent of receipts
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U.R
California
Jay N. Bozeman
Vallejo
Johnny Layton
Sedalia
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Layton
Bozeman
Leyton
Johnson in talks to take Jersey City club control
Walter Johnson, ex American League star and ex Senators manager, reportedly negotiating to control the Jersey City club of the International League. Backed by substantial funds and with approval from creditors including the Yankees and Cardinals, he is seen as capable of making the Skeeters financially viable.
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U.R
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Jersey City
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Skeeters
Deputy Appoints Frank Quickle Special Deputy Sheriff
Frank Quickle of Vinton was named special deputy sheriff by Sheriff Elmer Hatfield on Monday, February 7, to serve without pay in Gallia County.
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Gallipolis
Frank Quickle
Vinton
Elmer Hatfield
Grand Jury session in Gallipolis expected to last three days
Gallipolis reports the January grand jury, which convened today, is expected to run for three days according to Prosecuting Attorney Fred Cherrington this morning.
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Gallipolis
Fred Cherrington
Berens Leads Buckeye Conference Scoring Race
Ohio University center Bernard Berens extended his league lead with eight points to reach 86 in six conference games. Ohio Wesleyan’s Clarence Hendricks remains second with 65 as Marshall’s Ramey Hunter sits third with 56. Four players tie for fourth at 46 as five Buckeye games this week could reshape the standings.
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U.P
Buckeye
Bernard Berens
Ohio University Center
Clarence Hendricks
Ohio Wesleyan Center
Ohio University
Ramey Hunter
Marshall Center
Roy James
Elwood Pitzer
Wittenberg
Lawrence Gill
Marshall
Miami
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio U
Cincinnati
Risko to Fight Levinsky in 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden
Dan Dunn, manager of Johnny Risko, Cleveland's top heavyweight boner, announced Risko has signed to meet King Levinsky in a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on February 17.
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U.P
Danny Dunn
Johnny Risko
Boner
Risko
King Levinsky
Madison Square Garden
New York
Buckeyes Remain Leader With Big Ten Wins
Ohio State men crush Wisconsin 51 to 30 and beat Minnesota 26 to 23 to extend a 5 game conference win streak and stay atop the Big Ten standings. Northwestern stays 2nd with a 32 to 28 win over Indiana as Iowa tops Chicago and Carleton handles Minnesota.
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Wittenberg
Denison
Al Simmons Trains On Roads Near Hot Springs
Former Athletics outfielder now with the Chicago White Sox abandons golf due to a hand injury. He shifts to running and hiking along Arkansas roads to shed pounds, showing effort in an adjusted training routine.
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al Simmons
Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
Forecast of Yank Victory Put Earnshaw on the Spot
Daytona Beach report notes George Earnshaw known as Big Moose faces heat after predicting a Yankees AL title for 1920. The Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack weighs punishment or reinstatement, with debate over keeps him in rotation versus exile for the rest of the season.
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George Earnshaw
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Boston Red Sox
Gallipolis Sets August Primary Date and Passes Appropriation
Gallipolis city commissioners approved a change to hold the primary for city officers on the second Tuesday in August aligning with off year primary dates and saving an estimated 450 in election costs. They also passed a 25821 appropriation covering general, safety, health, service, and other funds plus specific allocations for water works cemetery and other accounts.
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Gallipolis
George Bolles
Gallia
J. Gwinn
Front Street
Court Street
Grape Street
Gallia County treasury balance and January receipts report
Gallia County auditors monthly statement shows February 1 balance of 189628.88 with January receipts totaling 151720.58 and disbursements 19405.51. Major receipts include undivided general tax 105758 and auto funds. end of January undivided general fund balance sits at 128616.15.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Paying Off Notes On Grace Church Drive To Raise Funds
Gallipolis reports the Grace M. E. Church campaign to lift 17000 in debt on the annex began its third week. By Monday afternoon 6004 had been pledged with 2095 cash paid. a 1165 note held by First National Bank was paid and burned. The annex cost 42000, with 25000 paid to date. the drive continues to March 1.
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Gallipolis
Grace M. E. Church
First National Bank
Appeals Conviction Asks Liquor Case Review in Court
Gallipolis February 7 Leslie Montgomery plaintiff in error files motion in Gallia County Common Pleas Court against the State of Ohio seeking over ruling of a liquor conviction in Mayor A J Stormont court January 23. He alleges trial errors including admission of testimony and that verdict lacked sufficient evidence of liquor possession. John H Harrison sues Independence Indemnity for 6415 with interest from November 1 1932 for gasoline. Martin Wollborn sues Libbie Buchanan for debt with interest from January 12 1932 and seeks foreclosure on 18 acres in Springfield Township.
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Leslie Montgomery
Gallipolis
Gallia County Commonicas
State of Ohio
A. J. Stormont
New Tris
John H. Harrison
Independence Indemnity Company
C. B. Gilmore
Martin Wollborn
Libbie Buchanan
Springfield Township
Mills Funeral Held for Margaret Ann Mills
The body of 86 year old Margaret Ann Mills, step mother of County Treasurer Fred Mille and Miss Beile Mills, Gallipolis, was brought from Columbia for burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. She died Sunday in Columbus after a hip fracture from a fall several months earlier. She had lived at Mills Station until 14 years ago.
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Margaret Ann Mills
Fred Mille
Beile Mills
Columbia
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Mills Station
Columbus
No Action Taken on County Farm Agent Pay in Gallia
Gallia County commissioners took no action on an appropriation for the county extension agent for 1933. A petition from Raccoon Township with 55 names opposing and five in favor of the agent was presented at the meeting.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Raccoon Township
Three All A Students Named at Gallia Academy High
Gallia Academy High School announces three all A honor students for the last six weeks: Helen Pierson Betty Henke and Jane Cating. Other honorees include Elizabeth Carnes John Kerr Lewis Stevers and Lucille Smith plus many more.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Helen Pierson
Betty Henke
Jane Cating
Elizabeth Carnes
John Kerr
Lewis Stevers
Lucille Smith
Mildred Mille
Eunice Fierbaugh
Betty Bean
Geraldine Burnette
Bernice Magaie
Catherena Carter
Ann Nibert
Betty Vornholt
Margaret McCormick
Wilbur Perkins
Winifred Huntington
James Stewart
Howard Roush
Edna Nibert
Frances Dawson
Leola O'Dell
Clayton Phillips
Jessie Antoe
John T. Hamilton
Stanley McKean
Dimple Cunningham
Naval Sheets
Myra © Sheets
Erma Evans
Pleads Guilty to Robbery Charge in Gallipolis
John Angel, 23, pleaded guilty to a C. and O. Depot robbery on arraignment before Mayor Stormont and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1,000 bond. Worthy Leach, arrested with Angel, pled not guilty and was bound over on $1,000. Leach was taken Sunday night by Chief Fraley and railroad detectives after escaping the City Building. Link Casey was released after 48 hours of investigation. Jesse Winden was arrested for aiding Leach.
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Gallipolis
A. J. Stormont
Worthy Leach
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Leach
John Fraley
Evangelist Mussee Speaks to Gallipolis Rotary Club
Dr. J. C. Mussee, conducting two weeks of evangelistic services at First Baptist Church, will address the Gallipolis Rotary Club Tuesday night. Services began Sunday night in Gallipolis with about 100 people attending Monday’s service from Middleport.
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Gallipolis
J. C. Mussee
First Baptist Church
Five New Members Feted at Gal Ma Academy Hill Luncheon
A fellowship luncheon honored five new members of the Gal Ma Academy Hill club. The event was held Monday at noon in the home economics dining room with food contributed by members and prepared by home economics classes.
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Gallipolis
Gal- Ma Academy HiIl
Past exalted rulers night observed by Gallipolis lodge
Gallipolis Lodge of Elks held past exalted rulers night with a large turnout. Former exalted rulers occupied the chairs and two charter members W. N. Haywood and Hollis Johnston attended the event.
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Gallipolts Lodge
Eike
W. N. Haywood
Hollis Johnston
Township boards advance $1000 from real estate tax fund
The Guyan Township Board of Education used December real estate tax receipts to draw $1000 from the general tax fund.
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Gallipolis
Guyan Township
Extension of Mail Service Recommended for Maple Shade District
GALLIPOLIS Feb 7 A request by Postmaster Harry Hurn to deliver mail twice daily to about 125 Maple Shade homes gained recommendation from the district postal inspector. About 100 to 125 people receive current rural service. the extension would cover Cruzet to Smithere avenues and nearby streets with sidewalks and water. A new carrier would be added and June quarter costs were estimated, with service to begin April 1.
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Gallia
Fastern Avenue
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Garfield Avenue
Local Moves and Visits Reported in Gallia County
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Myers relocate to a Front Street duplex owned by Mrs Leo Bean. Detroit visitors Mrs Carrie Dunbar McElhinney and daughter Mrs Albert Helstey with Harmon and William O Brien, UM Ann Arbor students, arrive for a visit with sisters Mrs J E Halliday and Mrs David Caldwell. Millard Cragg jailed for possession of intoxicating liquor after failure to pay $100 fine and costs following Sunday arrest by Chief John Fraley.
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Lower
Second Avenue
Leo Bean
Front Street
Carrie Dunbar McElhinney
Detroit
Mich
Albert Helstey
J. E. Halliday
David Caldwell
Harmon
William O'Brien
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Gallipolis
Millard Cragg
Mound Hill Cemetery
Gallia County
Cragg
John Fraley
Finns Triumph Over Hollister U B in Low-Scoring Clash
In Jacksonville on February 7 the Finns edged Hollister U B 49 to 33 as a late surge in the final quarter broke a tight game. Anderson led Finns with 14 points. F Cooper starred for Hollister. Finns, strong this season, have won 20 of 20 ahead of next week’s clash with Amenville at the J Team.
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Hollister U. B
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F. Cooper
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Toledo Club Ownership Decision Expected in Court
Creditors of the Toledo baseball club await a courtroom verdict from Judge James S. Martin on ownership for 1933. Four options were considered including bondholder control, Clarence Rowland purchase, or one of two Toledo bidders. If private sale fails, bondholders may operate the club pending a better offer. President Thomas J. Mickey of the American Association traveled from Chicago to help finalize a sale plan.
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U.P
Toledo Baseball Club
James 5. Martin
American Association
Clarence Rowland
Albany
Thomas J. Mickey
Chicagou
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