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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
5
In a tight basketball race the Buckeyes sit in the mix as Ohio clubs pursue a half game lead over Cincinnati and Miami. The recent 28-26 defeat signals a shift, with Wes and Cincinnati looming as key foes while open dates and travel plans stretch schedules.
The former Cleveland Indians figure, once without a contract in 1933, will report to the spring training camp in New Jersey. Al H is slated as an unofficial member with Jamieson handling team expenses.
Bobcats seek a home win as they host Marshall College in the Buckeye Conference. Coach Tom Candelet’s seasoned lineup features top scorers Ramey Hunter and Lawrence Gill, with support from Shade Saunders Lackey and Reichley. The Bisons, led by Harold Brown, earlier beat Ohio Wesleyan, promising a tough defense-first test for Bobcats tonight.
In Mason County PT PLEASANT Feb 8 52 rural schools were ordered closed due to lack of funds. About 1,200 pupils are affected and 33 more schools may close by week end, potentially removing 773 additional children from classes.
Greens Run High hosts J-T High in a Friday night basketball doubleheader at the Greens Run gym. The Greens Run girls are last year’s County League champions while the J-T girls sit atop the league and remain undefeated this season.
Lackey and Saunders have found their range from the free throw line as Reichley feeds them from the wing post and on fast breaks. Berens seeks revenge after a two-field-goal night in the first meeting, aiming to widen his scoring lead tonight.
Mt Union won its sixth Ohio Conference game by topping Hiram 41 to 26 on Tuesday night. The Mounts led throughout and secured the victory to push in the conference standings.
Nelsonville February 8 Coach Julian Yantis fields the Greyhounds in a stiff practice against a local independent team as they prepare for a final local game with the Athens Bulldogs on Friday night. The Bulldogs promise a spirited attack and will face further scrimmages before Athens arrives for their second meeting.
Akron University remained in sole possession of the Ohio Conference basketball lead with a 29 to 27 victory over Case here on Tuesday night. The game stayed tight, with Akron ahead 12 to 9 at halftime and both teams playing solid defense.
Akron 20 Case 27 Ohio Westeyan 44 Miami 1 Ckansas 25 Southern Meth 25 Indiana Central 19 Toledo 24 Cincinnati 16 DePauw 15 Mt. Union 41 Hiram 26 Elkins 42 W Va Wes 38 Duke 22 Simpson 13 Muskineum 50 Marietta 28 Duke 44 Davidson 28 Duquesne 37 Geneva 27 Georgia S William and Mary 82 Illinois 245 St Louis 19 North Carolina 34 W and L 28 Tulane 37 ne 32 Yale 25 Columbia 2
Ohio Wesleyan beat Miami 44 31 in Delaware, moving into second place in the Buckeye Conference. The Bishops led 26 17 at halftime as Duncan scored 14 points and Warren Ott led Miami with nine.
Muskingum, led by forward Patton with nine points, beat Marietta 30 to 25 in an Ohio Conference basketball game. Muskingum built a 19 to 11 halftime margin after strong early scoring.
Akron announces the 1933 Ohio Women's Golf championship will be held at Portage Country Club during the week of July 10. Mrs. N. O. Nather, Akron president of the Women's Golf Association, stated the plan.
Carbon Hill boys from Hocking County League meet local reserves in the opening game of a basketball double header. Carbon Hill trails in the standings and fields a fast squad under Coach Longley. Main event features The Capital Citians with Starrett, noted all around athlete. Wingrove and others may start for Carbon Hill as Krumlauf Thrush Brandt and Carpenter compete for lineup spots.
Two Dayton juniors pace Ohio State scoring this winter. Wilmer Hasket leads with 804 points, a first season in Big Ten play, followed by Bob Colburn who sits second with 288 points.
Dayton defeats Toledo 30 to 2 at home as Jim McCarthy returns to lead the Flyers with 15 points while Toledo forward Joe Shank scores nine.
Gallia County Class B high school tournament pairings were drawn by eight schools for games Feb 24 and 25 at the Washington School Auditorium Gallipolis. Preliminary games start 6 30 Friday with semifinals at 2 Saturday and finals 7 30 Saturday night. Wayne Lutz is tournament manager and C H Jones is expected to referee.
Gallipolis records show the school district serving an average 114 free meals daily at Washington School dining room over the past five weeks. About 2,852 children fed without charge, while roughly 2,515 paying eight cents per meal support the program. Church groups and American Legion auxiliaries prepare food, rotating weekly, with no fixed menu and a five cent per meal cost.
State highway maintenance crews in Gallia County began tearing down the old Gallia garage at Pirie Street and Fourth Avenue to relocate it beside the C and O Railroad, north of Reese Oil Company storage tanks. The current lease ends March 1, and the new four-lot tract bought from Reese Oil will host the metal and wood structure.
Judge W R White ordered a new appraisement and authorized sale of real estate in the Trichier will case. Judgment released for James L Davis administrator against M I Burnette. Homer Lear vs Hayward Harmond suit dismissed at plaintiff's cost. Distribution of $1 to J P Tuning for state highway land near Addison recorded.
Fire officials say the Tuesday morning warehouse fire in Gallipolis left the building collapsed before firefighters arrived due to a notification delay. Insurance on the tobacco stored inside totaled about 16 000 dollars, with a lapse in January on a local agent policy and unclear coverage through other agencies.
James Black 37 of Huntington formerly a stonecutter for John Rue & Son died at his home Monday afternoon in Huntington. Funeral services were held in Huntington at 2 30 this afternoon. He belonged to Lafayette Post American Legion and Jr O U A M Gallipolia. He leaves wife Mia Iva Cherrington Black and two daughters Helen and Dorothy Jean of Huntington. Personal mention notes visitors Bernice Kirkpatrick Coshocton, Ellia Baker Midland Pa, and Rev Sam Soden Columbus visiting J T Soden.
Dr J C Massee evangelist addressed Gallipolis Rotary Club warning of communism’s rise in America. He alleged attacks on private property religion and morals and claimed a communist government structure exists in New York City. He urged family life reforms as antidote to communist influence.
Three hours of fast action are promised at the American Legion amateur boxing tournament district eliminations at Athens Armory. Entry lists show eight weight classes with multiple bouts in five, including entrants from Athens Hocking Meigs and Gallia counties, and last minute northern additions expected. Matches begin at 7 30 p m with lighter classes first to allow rest between bouts.
Twenty vocational agriculture students from Rio Grande High School accompanied by instructor C. E. Poston attended Farmers' Week in Columbus on Thursday.
Dr. George G. Kincon is on track to return from Philadelphia this week after a visit to eye specialist Dr. G W MacKenzie. His condition is reported improving following the two day trip for medical consultation.
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