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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1933
Page
7
Baseball stars and boxing bouts mix in street chatter
Report recounts fans and writers noting baseball feats and boxing showdowns. Mentions players like Foxx and peers, plus boxers Barba and Watson with hints of fights in New York and California, all framed as lively street commentary and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barba-Watson
Mike
Tot
Barba
Ned Tarleton
Great Britain
Polluck
New York Two
Feathers
Watson
Bobcats Return to Action in Ohio Gym Showdown
Ohio University hosts Marshall College at Ohio Gym on Wednesday night in their first home game in three weeks. The Bobcats, buoyed by the return of Shadel Saunders Reichley and Harry Lackey, seek to replicate recent improved form after their win at Delaware and steadying of the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Butch Grover
Bobcats
Ohio Gym
Marshall College
Delaware
Buckeye
Marshall
Ohio
Wittenberg
Bishops
Shadel Saunders
Reichley
Saunders
Shadel
Bobcat
Harry Lackey
Harold Brown
Bernard Berens
Unknown visitor questions in mirrorlike street scene
A fragmentary line asks about a dapper stranger and his purpose, wondering who he is and why he is present. The note hints at a mysterious figure intersecting with a reflective setting. The tone is cryptic and observational, inviting curiosity about identity and motive.
Wilmington College Beats Detroit City College in Basketball
Wilmington College defeated Detroit City College 41 to 32 in Wilmington. The first half was close with Wilmington leading 17 to 16 at the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Wilmington College
Detroit City College
Fights Report From New York Newark and Youngstown
United Press reports results from New York Newark and Youngstown boxing cards. Winners include Hans Birkie defeating Donald Barry in New York and Ben Bellino stopping Wilbur March in Montclair. Mose Butch edged Mattie Mathewson in Youngstown with a technical knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Hans Birkie
Germany
Donald “Red” Barry
Washington
D. C
Innocente Biaguera
Italy
Chester Matan
Brooklyn
Phil Stark
Jimmy Thompson
Pedro Nieves
Porto Rico
al Casimini
Johnny Def
Bennie Bellino
Wilbur March
Montclair
N. J
Fis
Baby Manuel
Suda
Joe Gucman
Cuba
Youngstown
Mose Butch
Pittsburgh
Mattie Mathewson
Buffalo
Lutherans Top Denison Quintet in Granville
Denison University with captain Howard Walker out due to injuries fell 39 to 26 at Wittenberg. Roy James led the Tigers with 14 points, Elwood Pitzer added 13, and Robbins 13 while Harmon contributed 12 for Denison in a game where Wittenberg pulled away after ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Howard Walker
Denison
Wittenberg
Roy James
Elwood Pitzer
Robbins
Harmon
Walker
Oberlin
Bozeman Captures Runner-Up Honors in 3 Cushion
In Chicago on February 7 Jay N. Bozeman of Vallejo California earned runner-up in the world three cushion billiard championship by defeating Johnny Layton of Sedalia Missouri in a playoff. Bozeman earned $800 cash plus 14 percent of gate receipts and a salary of $2 000. Layton took $100 and 13 percent of receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
California
Jay N. Bozeman
Vallejo
Johnny Layton
Sedalia
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Layton
Bozeman
Johnson reported negotiating for Jersey City club control
Walter Johnson, famed former AL pitcher and recent Washington Senators manager, is reported to be negotiating for control of the Jersey City club in the International League. Backed by creditors including the New York Yankees and St Louis Cardinals, Johnson is seen as a figure who could revitalize the Skeeters with solid financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Jersey City
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnson
Skeeters
Quickle named special deputy sheriff at Gallipolis
Frank Quickle of Vinton was appointed by Sheriff Elmer Hatfield on Monday to serve as a special deputy sheriff in Gallipolis without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank Quickle
Vinton
Elmer Hatfield
Grand jury session in Gallipolis to run three days
In Gallipolis on Feb 7 the January grand jury session closed today and is expected to extend over three days. Prosecuting Attorney Fred Cherrington announced this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fred Cherrington
Berens Leads Buckeye Scoring Battle in Big Conference Week
Ohio University center Bernard Berens widened his point total to 86 across six conference games after eight points in last week’s Buckeye games. Ohio Wesleyan’s Clarence Hendricks holds second with 65, Marshall’s Ramey Hunter is third with 56, while four players share fourth including Roy James Elwood Pitzer and Lawrence Gill. Five Buckeye games this week could reshuffle the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
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
Hach
Miami
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio U
Cincinnati
Risko to Box King Levinsky in 12 rounds at MSG
Dan Dunn, manager of Johnny Risko of Cleveland, announced a 12 round match against King Levinsky set for Madison Square Garden in New York on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Danny Dunn
Johnny Risko
Risko
King Levinsky
Madison Square Garden
New York
Buckeyes Hold Slim Big Ten Lead After Week of Wins
Ohio State rides a 10 game winning streak and five straight conference wins to top the Big Ten at 4 0 4 0, following a 31 to 30 win over Wisconsin and 26 to 23 over Minnesota. Northwestern sits second after a 32 to 28 victory at Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Buckeyes
Ohio State
Army
Cagers
Illinois
Purdue
Iowa
Indiana
Northwestern
Bloomington
Wildcats
Milinois
Towa
Chicago
Iowa City
Carleton
Northfield
Minn
St. Louis U
Champaign
Ilinois
Big Ten
Apibiiniilpitnsiy
WIM
United Press
Alabama
Mississippi State
Arkansas
Southern Meth
Cameron
Creighton
Missouri
Loyola
Millikan
Mississippi Uo
Tulane
Carolina
Virginia M. I
Wilmington
Detroit City
Cole Ene
Wittenberg
Denieun
Al Simmons abandons golf for road training near Hot Springs
Former Athletics outfielder turned Chicago White Sox property Al Simmons has given up golf due to a hand injury. He now concentrates on running and hiking near Hot Springs Arkansas to shed pounds, as pictured during a road workout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Simmons
Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
Yankees Victory Forecast Sparks Earnshaw Spotlight
Daytona Beach columnist Henry McLemore weighs in on George Earnshaw known as Big Moose. He notes Earnshaw’s bold forecast that the Yankees will win the American League and that there may be no race after July. Contemplates Connie Mack’s possible reactions and Earnshaw’s standing with Athletics fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fla
George Earnshaw Earnshaw
Big Moose
Yankees
Earnshaw
Orioles
Connie Mack
Mack
George
Siberia
Boston Red Sox
Gallipolis Sets August Primary Date and Big 1932 Budget
Gallipolis city officials approved a new primary date aligning with off year elections starting 1933 and passed an 825,821 dollar appropriation with detailed line items for General Fund Safety Fund Health Fund Service Fund Waterworks cemetery and other funds. City Manager Gwinn reported landowner costs for Front Street improvements with a 1.68 per front foot assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Bolles
Gailia County
J. m. Gwinn
Paing Front Street
Court Street
Grape Street
Appeals Conviction Aims to Review Liquor Case in Court
Leslie Montgomery, plaintiff in error, files motion in Gallia County Commission Court seeking overrule of conviction on a liquor charge from Mayor A J Stormont on Jan 23. He contends trial error and insufficient evidence, cites improper admission of testimony, and questions possession of liquor. John H. Harrison sues Independence Indemnity for 661.15 balance with 6% interest from Nov 1 1932. Martin Wellborn sues Libbie Buchanan for 214 with 8% interest, seeking foreclosure in Springfield Township January 12 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Montgomery
Gallipolis
Gallia County Commonicas
Ohio
A. J. Stormont
New Tris
John H. Harrison
Independence Indemnity Company
C. B. Gilmore
Martin Wellborn
Libbie Buchanan
Springfield Township
Tax Receipts Boost Total in Gallia Coffers
Gallia County treasury balance on February 1 stood at 189 628 88 with January receipts totaling 151 720 58 and disbursements 19 408 51. Major income included un divided general tax 105 758 dog and kennel 2 706 25 and auto funds 3 000 1 500 1 44. End of January undivided general fund remained 128 616 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Gallipolis City
Paying Off Notes On Grace Church Drive To Raise Funds
Gallipolis reports the Grace M. E. Church campaign to clear $17,000 debt on the annex. By Monday afternoon $6,004 had been pledged and $2,095 paid in cash. A $1,165 First National Bank note was paid and burned as the drive entered its third week, with totals showing $25,000 of $42,000 annex cost paid since 1926. The campaign runs until March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace M. E. Church
First National Bank
Mills Funeral Held for Mrs. Margaret Ann Mille
Body of 86 year old Mrs. Margaret Ann Mille, stepmother of County Treasurer Fred Mills and Misa Belle Mills, was brought from Columbus for burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. She died Sunday morning after a hip fracture sustained several months ago and had lived at Mills Station until 14 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Margaret Ann Mille
Fred Mills
Misa Belle Mills
Columbus
Mt. Zion
Mills Station
No Action Taken To Fund County Farm Agent
Gallia County Commissioners failed to vote on an appropriation for the county extension agent for 1933. A petition from Raccoon Township with 55 names opposing and five for the agent was presented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Raccoon Township
Past Exalted Rulers Night Observed by Gallipolis Lodge
Gallipolis Lodge of Elks held past exalted rulers night with large attendance. Chairs were occupied by former exalted rulers. Charter members W. N. Haywood and Hollis Johnston attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Lodge of
Elke
Lodge
W. N. Haywood
Hollis Johnston
Gallia Academy Honor Roll Includes Three All A Students
Gallia Academy High School lists the last six weeks honor roll with three all-A students Helen Pierson Betty Henke and Jane Cating. The readout shows another large set of named students and room averages with the school average reported as 2.20 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Helen Pierson
Betty Henke
Jane Cating
Elizabeth Carnes
John Kerr
Lewis Srevers
Lucille Smith
Mildred Mille
Eunice Fierbaugh
Betty Bean
Geraldine Burnette
Bernice Massie
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 Unroe
John T. Hamilton
Stanley McKean
Dimple Cunningham
Naval Sheets
Myra E Sheets
Erma Evans
Pleads Guilty to Charge of Robbery
John Angel 23 pleaded guilty to the C. and O. depot robbery at arraignment before Mayor A. J. Stormont. He was bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bond. Worthy Leach, arrested with Angel, pleaded not guilty and was bound over on $1,000 bond. Leach was arrested Sunday night with C. and O. Railroad Detectives at his grandmother’s home near Hogesett West Virginia after his escape. Link Casey was released after 48 hours of investigation with no charges. Joxee Winden was arrested for aiding Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Angel
Gallipolis
A. J. Stormont
Worthy Leach
Angel
Leach
John Fraley
I. A Greshel
Price
Hogesett
W. Va
Link Casey
Joxee Winden
Evangelist Massie to Address Gallipolis Rotary Club
Dr J C Massee conducting two weeks of evangelistic services at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis will speak to the Rotary Club Tuesday night. The series began Sunday with a crowd of about 100 attending Monday night from Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewort
Massie
Gallipolis
J. C. Massee
First Baptist Church
Gal-Ma Hi-Yo Honors Five New Members at Luncheon
In Gal lipolis on Monday noon the Gal Ma Academy Hi Yo hosted a fellowship luncheon for five new members. Members provided the food and home economics classes prepared the meal in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gal- Ma Academy Hi-Yo
Township borrows $1000 from real estate tax fund
Guyan Township Board of Education reports an advance draw of 1000 dollars from the general tax fund, sourced from the December real estate collections. The move funds current needs for the school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Guyan Township
Extension of Mail Service Recommended in Maple Shade District
Postmaster Harry Hurn proposes twice daily mail delivery to about 125 Maple Shade homes, endorsed by the district postal inspector. The plan would extend city service from Cruget to Smithers Avenues, serving right-side residents on Eastern Avenue, with two daily deliveries starting June 1953 quarter. An additional carrier would be needed. Garfield Avenue extension recently added about 100 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Shade
Gallipolis
Eig
Harry Hurn
Post Office Department
Eastern Avenue
Cruget Avenue
Bmithera Avenue
Chestnut Avenue
Cruzet
Smithers Avenues
Berger
Bell
Central
Gallia
Fastern Avenue
Hurn
Garfield Avenue
Moving Day Increases Local Activity At Second Avenue
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Myers relocate today from Lower Second Avenue to a duplex on Front Street owned by Mrs Leo Bean. Detroit visitors Mrs Carrie Dunbar McElhinney and her daughter Mrs Albert Helstey arrived for a family visit with sisters Mrs J B Halliday and Mrs David Caldwell. University of Michigan students Harmon and William OBrien accompanied them. Millard Cragg of near Mound Hill Cemetery was fined a hundred dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor and was committed to Gallia County Jail Monday. He was arrested Sunday morning by Chief John Fraley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Myers
Lower
Second Avenue
Leo Bean
Front Street
Carrie Dunbar McElhinney
Detroit
Mich
Albert Helstey
J. BE. Halliday
David Caldwell
Harmon
William O'Brien
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Gallipolis
Millard Cragg
Mound Hill Cemetery
Gallia County Jalil
Cragg
John Fraley
Finns sweep Hollister in final quarter for 49 35 victory
In Jacksonville on February 7 the Finns overpowered Hollister U B team 49 to 35. The score was tight at 15 14 at halftime before the Finns surged in the last period. Anderson led with 14 points and the Finns prepare to meet Amesville next Saturday at J T gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Hollister U. B
Anderson
F. Cooper
J.T Gym
Amesville
Auwreat Finns Ge
M. Rytta
Fenases
Conaway
O Andersen
Hollister
O. Cooper
Embarse
Reece
Modgeon
Vaughn
Toledo Club Ownership Decision Expected Today
Creditors of the Toledo baseball club awaited a court ruling from Judge James S. Martin on ownership for 1983. Four options were reported: bondholder control, Clarence Rowland purchase, or private bids from two Toledo bidders. If no sale to bidders, bondholders may run the club temporarily. President Thomas J. Hickey of the American Association arrived to help finalize a sale plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Toledo Baseball Club
James S. Martin
American Association
Clarence Rowland
Albany
Thomas J. Hickey
The
Chicago
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