Yale Athletics Spending and Potent Prospects in 1938
Yale spent 489000 on athletics in 1938 and favors Francis J. Ryan of Columbia as a leading shot putter to watch this year. Roger Cramer of the Red Sox led the AL last year with 658 appearances. Slip Madigan has 127 former pupils coaching in California high schools. West Virginia lawmakers plan a bill to force a football meeting between West Virginia University and Marshall College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Francis J. Ryan
Columbia University
Roger Cramer
Red Sox
Slip Madigan
California
St. Mary's
Glenn Taylor
West Virginia
West Virginia U. and Marshall College
Benny Oosterbaan
Michigan
Harry Craft
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Rieff
Northwestern
Bill Haarlow
Chicago
Georgetown University
Pitt
Bob Sulkowski
Johnny Bazyk
Warsaw
Everett Dean
Indiana
Stanford
Leonard McCullough
Monmouth College
Woodteck School
Bombay
India
Jack Lovelock
New Zealand
Muggsy Skladany
Carnegie Tech
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Paul Armstrong
Herman Schaefer
Ft. Wayne
Oscar Roettger
Wally Roettger
Illinois
Durham
Pitt Stadium
Columbia College
Iowa
Gus Dorais
Detroit
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Eddie Anderson
Hull Tallies 14 as Bucks Lose in Big Ten Play
Indiana rose to first place by defeating Ohio State 46 to 34 as Jim Hull led the Buckeyes with 14 while Indiana’s Ernie Andres scored 13 and the Hoosiers dominated to seize the conference lead. Illinois beat Iowa 34 to 26 and Purdue defeated Wisconsin 39 to 31 in the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Snider
Chicago
Indiana
Hoosiers
Branch McCracken
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Northwestern
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Tommy Nisbet
Bill Hapac
Pick Dehner
Pick
Jim Hull
Purdue
Wisconsin
Michigan
Michigan State
Lansing
Hull
Ernie Andres
Nisbet
Illini
Hapac
Dehner
Badgers
Fairgrounds
Columbus
Bucks
Question and Answer Sports Quiz From 1937-38 Ends
The column presents trivia on top college football scorer Byron White with 122 points for Colorado in 1937 and batting averages where Franke Pytlak hit .308 while Rollie Hemsley batted .296. It lists Smoky Mountain Conference schools and invites readers to send questions to The Athens Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Byron
White
Colorado
Franke Pytlak
Rollie Hemsley
A. Pytlak
Hemsley
A. Carson-Newman
Maryville
Appalachian Teachers
King
East Tennessee
Milligan
Tusculum
Cumberland
Cullowhee
Bobcats Open Road Trip versus Muskingum at New Concord
Ohio University Bobcats aim for a third straight win as they face Muskingum in New Concord. Coach Bill Trautwein keeps the same starting five Deinzer Baumholtz Grothaus Snyder Ott as the Muskies hold a 4 5 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Muskingum
Ohio
New Concord
Bobcats
Miami
Green
White
Xavier
Bill Trautwein
Deinzer
Baumholtz
Grothaus
Snyder
Ott
Muskies
Ashland Falls to Baldwin Wallace In Ohio Conference
Ashland College, once postulant to high ranking, lost 49 to 45 to Baldwin Wallace as Julius Fischer and Bob Shertzer led the Yellow Jackets with 17 and 15 points. Ashland's Jim Richcreek scored 17 in a setback that drops the Eagles to third in the state standings and seventh in the OAC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Eagles
Ashland
Baldwin-Wallace
Julius Fischer
Bob Shertzer
Yellow Jackets
Jim Richcreek
Capital
Wooster
Ohio
Case
Bowling Green
Findlay
Ohio Northern
Heidelberg
Mt. Union
Otterbein
Western Reserve
George Washington
Ohio U
Muskingum
Ohio Wesleyan
Dayton
Buckeye
Cincinnati
Wilmington
Athens Industrial League Schedule Update
The Athens Industrial League lists Feb 8 matchups at Buckeye Cafe and State Hospital with Woodworth Shoes facing Luckoffs at 6 30 pm Electric against Buckeye Cafe at 7 15 pm Shade at 8 pm and Battery C versus Hawkins Service Station at 8 45 pm On Feb 9 motorcycle Club meets Ohio Food at 6 30 pm Varsity Barber faces Electric at 7 15 pm Covert Ice meets Shade at 8 00 pm and Woodworth Shoes battles Hawkins Service at 8 45 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth Shoes
Luckoffs
Buckeye Cafe
Electric
State Hospital
Shade
Battery
Hawkins
Motorcycle Club
Ohio
Varsity Barber
Covert Ice
Hawkins Service
Damage to New Pool Is Not Expected
Gallipolis notes flooding from Chickamauga Creek may cause negligible damage to the new municipal pool on the high school grounds. Superintendent E. E. Higgins says little wood is exposed and it was creosoted to withstand floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chickamauga
Superintendent of
E. E. Higgins
Higgins
Redlegs Eye Strongest Pitching Staff With Grissom Key
Cincinnati Reds owner plans and manager Bill McKechnie place faith in Lee Grissom as the pivotal figure in building the league's top pitching corps. Grissom, 6 feet 2 inches, 200 pounds, signed a new contract after overcoming a sore arm last season and vows a better year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Cincinnati
Lee Grissom
Cubs
Lee
Bucky Walters
Johnny Vander Meer
Paul Derringer
Whitey Moore
Red Barrett
Gene Schott
Jim Weaver
Grissom
Bill McKechnie
Bill
Bees
McKechnie
Philadelphia
College Basketball Scores Narrow Michigan Upset Noted
Indiana 46 Ohio State 34 and Illinois 34 Iowa 29 highlight a day of college results. Purdue 39 Wisconsin 31 Baldwin Wallace 49 Ashland 45 Georgetown 40 West Virginia 2 Brown 41 Duke 33 Transylvania 43 Louisville 33. Berlin 32 Hebron 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
United Press
Indiana
Ohio State
Illinois
Iowa
Purdue
Wisconsin
Baldwin-Wallace
Ashland
Georgetown
West Va
Brown
Duke
Transylvania
Louisville
Scholastic Berlin
Hebron
Ohio Wrestlers Set to Host Waynesburg in Thursday Meet
Ohio University grapplers welcome Waynesburg College Thursday night in the Men's Gymnasium for an eight bout card starting at 7 30. Waynesburg led by captain John Brewster and junior star James McGrane presents a veteran lineup facing Ohio led by Jack Kilpatrick and Chet Adams. Dr. James Miller, Waynesburg coach, recently published a book on upper Ohio valley culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Ohio University
Waynesburg College
Thor Olson
Pennsylvania
Findlay
James M. Miller
Waynesburg
Yellow Jacket
John Brewster
Brewster
Ed Bijak
James McGrane
Jacket
Jack Hutchins
Dick Rand
Earl Richards
Jackets
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Washington & Jefferson
Case
Kent State
Ohio
Rough Riders
Cleveland
Golden Flashes
Kent
John Metzler
Dominick Mancini
Dr. Miller
Jack Kilpatrick
Michael Abraham
Letterman Rand
Abraham
Paul DeTourk
Bobcat
Bill Radick
Clarence Claugus
Stan Walkowicz
Chet Adams
Adams
Ohio State Basketball League Adds Lima Mansfield For 1939
The Toledo up a six club Ohio State Basketball League prepares for the 1939 season with new franchises issued to Lima and Mansfield. Holdover members are Findlay Fostoria Tiffin and Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Lima
Mansfield
Findlay
Fostoria
Tiffin
Fremont
Veteran racer Arthur J. Karr dies in Huntington
Arthur J. Karr age 69 a veteran horse racer born Syracuse Ohio died in Huntington on Monday. The report notes his racing career and his origin as a native of Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Arthur J
Pop) Karr
Syracuse
Athens Eyes Fifth Straight Win Over Jackson Ironmen
Athens High School basketball, unbeaten in four, hosts Jackson High in a 8 p.m. SECAA clash at the auditorium. The Bulldogs aim to surge to second place with a win, facing Gallipolis and Middleport in upcoming games while defending a 20 14 victory over Jackson earlier this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Jackson High Ironmen
High School
Bulldogs
Gallipolis
Middleport
Jackson
Harry Lackey
Pomeroy
Panthers
Athens
Gallia
Yellowjackets
Social Notes of Bradbury
Bradbury notes report residents visiting relatives illness and social events including hospital plans for Mrs Kauff and a fire loss shower for the Hyatts. Visitors include Miss Myrtle Gardner and Lucille Wise, with moves by Hess and Swisher. Britannica first published in parts during 1768 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Harry Kauff
Columbus
Russell Bailey
George Waters
Zanesvile
Joe Gardner
Lucille Wise
Happy Hollow
Homer McElhinny
Rutland
PTA
J. P. Miller
Wheeling
Robert Hyatt
Charles Hess
Roy Russell
River Hill
Middleport
John Swisher
Thomas Wilkinson
Edinburgh
Scotland
Florida Track Quits Backing Withdrawn at Gulfstream Park
Hollywood Florida U P reports hotel owner Harry S Fink pulled his $45 000 backing after four days of a 40 day Gulfstream Park meeting He said the money was to open the track but withdrew to protect it John C Hornung president of the enterprise said the track would reopen within days and two Florida tracks could operate profitably Horning noted the pari mutuel funds emergency cash shortfall forced postponement and a new permit may be needed from the Florida racing commission The track faced prior bond permit denial by the Florida Securities Commission and poor attendance and betting figures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood, Fla
U.P
Harry S. Fink
Miami Beach
Gulfstream Park
John C. Hornung
South
Florida
Gulfstream
Horning
Florida Racing Commission
Hialeah Park
Property Repairs by John Mootz Take Over Wolfe Estate Home
Gallipolis report states John Mootz is repairing the residence bought from the late J Harold Wolfe estate and will occupy the property with his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Mootz
J. Harold Wolfe
Postpone Meeting of St John’s Bible Class in Gallipolis
Monthly social meeting of St John’s Bible Class at the local Methodist Church in Gallipolis was postponed from tonight to next Tuesday due to high water conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
St. John's Bible Class
Methodist Church
Tabit Broom Factory Ships 700 Dozen Brooms to Michigan
Despite flood conditions in Gallipolis the Tabit Broom Factory shipped a car load of finished brooms into Michigan today. George Tabit, head of the company, states the shipment totals 700 dozen brooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Tabit
Michigan
George Tabit
Jurors Called to Complete Gallipolis Session
Grand jury members and witnesses are summoned to appear Friday to finish sessions halted last Friday by high water covering roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Small Flood Wall Urged at Gallipolis Entrance
After February flood receded local residents push for a flood wall at least three feet high on both sides of the concrete road east of the city waterworks, to protect traffic from river floods and keep trains and buses running during high water. The plan will be taken to the State Highway Department for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Kanauga
State Highway Department
Second Avenue
Locust
Court St. At
Local Marriage Licenses and Pet Cat Bite Report
Hollis Saunders 25 and Wilma Eb len 21, both of Gallipolis, latest marriage license issued. Arthur Rupe three, Ryger, undergoing pasteur treatment after bites from a pet cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hollis Saunders
Wilma Eblen
Arthur
Arthur Rupe
Ryger
Pasteur
Schools Resume in Gallipolis District
All Gallipolis district schools opened as usual after Monday closures caused by buses unable to maintain schedules through flood zones. Students return to classes as districts resume normal routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Wm Leslie Dies Monday Near Vinton
William P Leslie 78 was found dead in his home near Vinton after complaining of heart trouble. He is survived by Mrs Leslie and daughters Mrs E F Ewry and Mrs Reuben Wood. Funeral services will be held at Vinton Wednesday afternoon. He spent his life in the area. Also six flood displaced families from East Gallipolis were sheltered by a Red Cross Committee at the Gallipolis Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William P. Leslie
Vinton
Leslie
Agnes Cline
E. F. Ewry
Dayton
Reuben Wood
Pythias
Red Cross
Gallipolis Plans WPA Street Improvement Project
Gallipolis city manager John Gwinn seeks a WPA funded project to resurface and brick or asphalt key streets, employing up to 250 residents. The plan includes cross-street rock bases, water and gas line repairs beforehand, and a completion goal by early summer pending WPA approval and state highway resurfacing on Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Gwinn
Gwinn
Board of County Commissioners
WPA
Zanesville
L. C. Gibson
Gibson
Fourth Ave
Wife Seeks Divorce in WPA Non-Support Case
In Gallipolis a divorce petition alleges Lawrence Jones quit a WPA job for leisure and fails to support his ten months old daughter Betty Ann. Wife Lou ise Jones asks for custody of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Louise Jones
Lawrence Jones
WPA
Betty Ann
Rob inson attends Ohio Farmers Insurance conferences in Ohio
Charles T Rob inson is at Leroy Ohio for several days attending conferences of agents and officers of the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co H B Ech er accompanied him to Columbus on automobile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles T. Robinson
Leroy
Ohio
Ohio Farmers Insurance Co
H. B. Echer
Columbus
Gallia Rural Boards Reorganize 13 of 17 Groups
In Gallia County thirteen of seventeen rural boards of education have completed reorganization since January and filed reports with County Superintendent H. B. Bradbury. The list names presidents vice presidents clerks and members for Harrison Raccoon Morgan Greenfield Centerville Guyan Addison Farwell Walnut and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Boards of Education
H. B. Bradbury
Harrison
E. D. Cremeens
M. F. Houck
Cc. E. Price
L. F. Harrison
O. E. Saunders
I. H. Sheets
Raccoon
Ed Betz
O. F. Shiers
C. R.kerr
C. A. Jenkins
Walter Wood
Morgan
Glenn Hash
M. W. Brown
Ernest Russell
Harold Russell
Ross Kent
David Rathburn
Greenfield
J. B. Edwards
D. C. Evans
M. E. Cheatwood
C. F. Wagner
Floyd Carpenter
Centerville
Leslie Alban
Jenkin Alban
Howard
Walnut
W. F. Carter
Arthur Rose
Daniel Notter
James Hive
Rio Grande Garden Club to be officered in Gallipolis
Newly formed Rio Grande Garden Club will be led by Mrs. Evan Rees as president Mrs. B Lewis Jones as secretary and Mrs Will Shelton as treasurer Meetings are set for the first Thursday evenings of each month with the March gathering at the president's home A Jackson Garden Club member will present the opening program Fritz Nunnenkamp hotel operator and Charles J Shoemaker of Bidwell left by car for Orlando Florida for a month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Fritz Nunnenkamp
Charles J. Shoemaker
Bidwell
Orlando
Fla
Local Officials and Officers List by District
Readable fragments show names and positions for several districts. Entries include Cheshire Green Perry Ohio Clay and assorted presidents vice presidents clerks and listed members. The incomplete list presents a snapshot of local governance roles and associated individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A Pitchford
J. E. Evans
Ohio
Clyde Porter
Homer Waugh
J. T. Waugh
Homer Elliott
Lew Phillips
Ira Neal
Clay
Morris Brown
Bert ,Finley
Evelyn Halley Jeffers
C. E. Halley
Clay Haffelt
Ralph Jeffers
Ward Drowns in Ohio Flood Waters at Gallipolis
Frank Mouzucha, 21, patient at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics and a two year resident from Rossford Wood County, fell into backwater near the institution Sunday evening and drowned his body recovered an hour later. His mother Mrs Frank Mouzucha died in Holzer Hospital over a year ago from injuries in an auto accident near Jackson while en route to visit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank Mouzucha
Ohio Hospital
Rossford
Wood County
Institution
Holzer Hospital
Jackson
Aged Miner Porter Dies at Home Near Bladen
Walter Porter 79 a coal miner of Bladen died at his home Sunday. Funeral at Bethel Church Wednesday at 2 p m. Survived by wife Minnie Ward and children Thomas Eunice John Walter Clyde Russell Peter Lawrence. Brothers Daniel John William Porter Bladen Robert Los Angeles J Sherman La Grange Ky. Sister Melissa Halley Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Walter Porter
Bladen
Bethel Church
Tracy Martindell
Porter
Minnie Ward
Thomas
Eunice
John
Walter
Clyde
Russell
Peter
Lawrence
Daniel
William Porter
Robert
Los Angeles
J. Sherman
la Grange
Melissa Halley
Eureka
High Water Delays WPA Work in Gallia County
Gallia County sees few WPA road projects in operation due to high water and ongoing wet conditions. The delays affect local roadwork and county progress on public works programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Beery Family Relocates to New Gallipolis Rectory
Dr. D. L. Beery and kin have moved into the former Episcopal Rectory, recently bought and improved by T. S. Berridge. Also noted is the playful estimate that a bee travels 43 799 miles to gather a pound of honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
D. L. Beery
Episcopal
T. S. Berridge
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