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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1940

Page

9

Louis Godoy Title Fight Headlines Madison Square Garden

Joe Louis meets Arturo Godoy in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden in front of about 18 000 fans Promoter Mike Jacobs and experts expect a hard fought contest with Louis favored 6 to 1 over the Chilean challenger Godoy fights in a crouched beach comber style and has not been knocked out in 65 pro fights If Godoy wins a return bout is set for June and a ninth defense would follow in April against Johnny Paychek.

Verg Rt Richard Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Chile Equator Godoy Louis Firpo Dempsey Arturo Iquique Garden Mike Jacobs Jacobs Joe Detroit Twentieth Century Sporting Club Madison Square Garden National Broadcasting Company Blue Network Paulino Uzcudun Bob Pastor Nathan Mann John Henry Lewis Schmeling Braddock Tony Galento Galen Galento New York Chicago Resin Ravine Joe Jacobs United States Johnny Paychek Des Moines the Garden Jim Jeffries Bob Fitzsimmons Coney Island Jolnng Joe Tommy Tucker Buddy Scott Texas Jack Marshall Bill Poland Leroy Evans Buffalo N. Y Jarl Johnson Norway Jimmy Smith Jimmy Webb St. Louis Henry Moroz Scranton Joe Matiss Binghampton Kent Len Pomeroy Lynn Sivon Walt Porowski Cleveland Paul Kalivoda Golden Flashes Begala Jack Wilbur Milan Piotrowski Pete Smith Don Sinn Millard Downs George Grahame George Papushak Golden Flash Joe Aschauer Don Miller Jimmy Alogdellis Olson Portak Bobcats Len Weisenberg Pomeroy Letterman Myron Bruno Johnny Gusher Akron Sivon Mike Karash

Athens Bulldogs Seek Upset of Gallipolis Tonight

Athens hosts league leader Gallipolis in a crucial S. E. O. A. A. contest with coach Harry Lackey relying on a deep bench and a home-court advantage. The Blue Devils boast a 6-1 league record behind Wendall Lloyd and Chester Sealey while Athens plans flexible lineups and strong reserve play to counter Gallipolis zone defense.

Athens High Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Harry Lackey Bulldogs Gar Griffith Jackson Gallipolis Blue Devils Pomeroy Gallia Wendall Lloyd Chester Sealey Lloyd Sealey Davis Betz and Safford Lackey Bulldog Ill Poling Elisy Wood Bill Lewis Cecil McGlone Tommy Williams Bill van Dyke Atoe Athens Cagers Williams McGlone Poling Wood Nelsonville van Dyke Lewis

Sea Biscuit Seeks Santa Anita Handicap Qualifier

Sea Biscuit returns in a seven furlong sprint at Arcadia California seeking form for the $100000 Santa Anita Handicap. The 1938 champion aims to end his nose defeats and secure a major score after prior near misses. The La Jolla Handicap field includes the comeback star as Bobcats meet Marietta and Miami Saturday.

Arcadia Cal Seabiscuit Sun Beau

Ohio U Swim Team Faces Cincinnati Squad Tomorrow

Ohio University aims for a fifth win in six as Cincinnati visits for a 2:30 p m meet in the women's gym. Cincinnati led by John Popov seeks victory after a 43-32 win over Wittenberg. Ohio adds freshmen John Jones and Dave Loquer to strengthen freestyle and backstroke events.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati Bearcat Wittenberg Bobcats Kenyon Cincinnati John Popov Popov Ohio John Jones Athens Bill Ensminger Ensminger Dave Loquer

Ohio University Grapplers Face Kent State In Dimmed Lineup

Ohio University hosts Kent State in a men’s gym meet with two regulars sidelined by rib injuries. Hjalmar Olson and Bill Portak out. Charlie Fischer moves to 128 pounds and Jack Simmons to 136. The match begins at 8 p.m. with Kent’s lineup still to be determined.

Thor Olson Ohio University Ohio State Joe Regula Kent State Bobcats Ohio Hjalmar Olson Bill Portak Olson Charlie Fischer Athens Findlay Ross Smith Roseville Orsons Fischer Jack Simmons Johnstown Bill Davidson Ed Bijak Frank Loew Edson Parker Phil Lewandowski Paul Kalivoda Kent Joe Begala

Indiana Quint Is Favored To Defeat Purdue

Indiana favored to beat Purdue in a key late season basketball clash. Purdue’s conditioning drills under Coach Ward Lambert highlighted as crucial, while Michigan, Illinois, Ohio State, and Wisconsin were also listed as likely winners in Saturday matchups.

Indiana Purdue Ward (Piggy) Lambert Lambert DePaul Hoosiers Michigan Tom Harmon Northwestern Butler Indianapolis Illinois Minnesota Ohio State Chicago Wisconsin Iowa

Local College Basketball Scores From Various Matches

Ohio U 52 Marietta 28. Wooster 70 Heidelberg 25. Westminster 44 Youngstown 98 Wilmington 29. Northwestern 82 Butler 30. St John’s N Y 64 Hofstra College 80. Villanova 49 Upsala 28. Kansas Wesleyan 53 Baker 51. San Francisco 25 St Marys 21. More scores and mismatched results across regional colleges listed.

Ohio U Marietta Wooster Heidelberg Geo. Washington Toledo Mansfield Ashland Kent State Akron Wittenberg Findlay Westminster Youngstown Wilmington Morehead

Glouster Junior Class Play Pleases Large Audience

Glouser school stage featured the three act comedy Three Moss Roses. Cast included Lois Kinney Jessie Janchius Laura Mildred Lantz Mary Elizabeth Clark Clara Summers Bill Zimmer Jack Bradley Jack Duncan Phyllis Dyer Lawrence Ley Shirley Roberts Phyllis Kleinman Juanita Cunningham. Miss Jane Murray directed and was praised for the clever presentation.

Glouster Lois Kinney Jessie Janchius Laura Mildred Lantz Mary Elizabeth Clark Clara Summers Bill Zimmer Jack Bradley Jack Duncan Phyllis Dyer Lawrence Ley Shirley Roberts Phyllis Kleinman Juanita Cunningham Bill Mce- Afooes Charles Hinton Lawrence Wolf Harold Hickman Ruth Cohn Gloria Heck Wild Irish Rose Glen Hanes F. D. Kinney Jane Murray Miss Murray

Glouster Churches Plan Sunday Services and Activities

Glouster Methodist and Church of Christ announce Sunday schedules with Bible School at 9 AM and worship at 10:30 AM. Topics include Marching Toward Brotherhood, In His Steps, Heavenly Citizenship, and The Conversion of an Ethiopian. Baptismal service planned. potluck social to follow. district meeting in Circleville February 25. Mrs. Orndorf injures arm. hospital transfer to Columbus.

Circleville Church of Christ Max M. Martin Rev. Martin

Firemen and Policemen Plan Ball Meeting Tonight

Glouster firemen and city policemen meet at 7 pm in the mayor's office to map plans for the upcoming Firemen's and Policemen's Ball. The event aims to raise funds and strengthen community ties.

Glouster

Low Scores Upset Bowling League Per Week

GLOUSTER scores were low in the Thursday Afternoon League session with L A Faires winning two of three from Maxwell Garage and A P beating Wolf Bowling Alleys two of three in the late shifts. Whorley Coles 198 was the day’s best single. Steve Gurko led three game totals with 510. In City League Brown Wolf Market fell twice to seventh place Union Lunch bowlers. Jim Wolf and Bill Wolf each had 203, Ed Wolf had 563 for high total.

Glouster L. A. Faires Maxwell Garage Wolf Whorley Cole Steve Gurko Union Jim Wolf Bill Wolf Ed Wolf

School Traffic Light Considered at Glouster

Glouster city council weighs installing a school traffic light at Main and Madison. State Highway Department says a regular light requires heavy traffic of at least 125 cars per hour. The light would operate only during school commute times.

Glouster Council State Highway Department Highway Department

Mayor's first month reports $99.10 in collections

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. nearly reached $100 in his first month, with total collections of $99.10. Of that amount $51.00 came from fines and $48.00 from theater license fees and pool table licenses.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr

WINS FOR GLOUSTER J.T. TRIMBLE TOPS GLouSTER 43 42

Jacksonville Trimble defeated Glouster 43 to 42 in a tight game correcting an earlier misstatement that Glouster won. J.T. WINS GAME.

J.T Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble

Oxford Clash Pits Strongest Defense Against Best Attack

Ohio University Bobcats visit Miami University in Oxford aiming for a fourth straight win and a higher finish as they meet Miami’s top ranked defense. The Redskins rely on guard George Ring and forward Mack Long to counter a Bobcat offense led by Jim Van Orsdel and others in a pivotal midseason clash.

Oxford Ohio Wesleyan Toledo Bobcats Ohio University Miami State College Theasa Nieht Ahal Marietta Pioneers Ohio Redskins George Ring Jim van Orsdel Mack Long Jack Turnbaugh Harold Knowlton Ralph Palais John Johnson Earlham College Indiana Earlham Richmond Western Michigan Dayton Cincinnati Trautwein Deinzer Mlakar Blickensderfer Ott Halderman Baumholtz Snyder McSherry Bobcat Minkar Miller

Pythian Sisters to Sponsor Benefit Party Saturday

The Pythian Sisters will sponsor a benefit party in the K of P Hall starting at 7 30 Saturday night. Proceeds go to support local charitable activities and community needs.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

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