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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1933

Page

7

Bobcat Bucketeers Tangle With Denison Tonight In Ohio Battle

Ohio seeks revenge after an early season loss as Butch Grover’s Bobcats face Denison at Ohio Stadium. Bernard Berens and Fred Robbins loom as key matchups while Grover plans heavy substitution to rest starters for Friday’s Wittenberg game.

Butch Grover Bobcat Bucketeers Denison Ohio Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Granville Springfield Bernard Berens Fred Robbins Berens Grover Wittenberg Marietta Byham Baker al Banko Bob Henry Roy George George

Local sports notes mix boxing and basketball results

A crowded week sketches Denison Bobcats at Granville and Ohio University action at the Armory. Boxing brackets feature amateur rounds, with plans for title attempts and non title bouts as Tony aims for multiple engagements and potential championship challenges.

Rome Wins Playoff Game From Jacksonville Trimble

Athens High School Bulldogs face Pomeroy Purple Panthers next. Coach Pete McKinley hopes reversed form from a Nelsonville win will fuel a stronger performance against the district favorites. Star players Tippie Dye and Fred Crow lead the Panthers with balance from a dangerous lineup.

Pomeroy Panthers Ashland Tippie Dye Ohio Bulldogs Fred Crow Meigs County McKinley Nelsonville Greyhounds Frank Bolin Scor

Rome Township Stuns J T in Final Rally for 17 15 Win

Rome Township high school rallied in the final period to edge Jacksonville-Trimble 17 to 15 at Ohio Gym Monday night. Stewart led by half, with White scoring five in the late surge as JT’s offense faltered. Copeland and Anderson paced JT’s effort but fell short in a tight playoff game.

J-T Rally Rome Township High School Ohio Gym Stewart J-T Buchte Rome Stewart Club Farge Chalfant Rose White Ogg Dean Copeland Anderson Lee Ginnan Grover Jolley

McKinley Backs Regular Five in Key Pomeroy Showdown

The first ER reports the team’s core five, led by a 15 point outing from an unnamed player against Nelsonville, gearing up to challenge Dye and Crow for scoring honors. McKinley confirms the regular five will start against Pomeroy on Wednesday night.

Nelsonville Dye Crow McKinley Pomeroy

Boxing results list from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh bouts

United Press reports from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh list fighters and outcomes. Tommy Loughran, 189, defeats Walter Cobb, 225, in Philadelphia while Eddie Houghton, 173, draws John Pile, 170, in a separate card. In Pittsburgh Fidel La Barba, 126 percent, defeats Mose Butch, 12214, and Carl Montebano defeats Bruno Sala. Ray Windbush over Tony Constantino and Tony Di Pietro defeats Chuck Mailing are also noted.

Philadelphia Tommy Loughran Walter Cobb Baltimore Eddie Houghton Drew John Pile New York Pittsburgh Fidel la Barba California Mose Butch Carl Montebano Bruno Sala Ray Windbush Tony Constantino

Marriage License Issued in Gallia County

A marriage license was issued in Gallia County on February 4 by Judge J. S. Clark to Andrew Lemley 48 farmer of Cheshire and Gladys French 35 of Bidwell. The notice also reports $135 000 from the General Fund being distributed in Gallia County.

Gallia Co Gallipolis J. S. Clark Andrew Lemley Farmer Cheshire Gladys French Bidwell

Distribution of Gallia County real estate tax funds

Gallia County auditor Levi White and deputy W W Bane begin distributing about 135000 dollars from the undivided general fund from the December real estate tax collection. Schools receive 59313.37 dollars. other funds include county, bridge, home, children's home, repair, funding, county board of education, township and corporations.

Gallipolis Gallia County Levi White W. W. Bane County Board of Education Vinton Brown City Agricultural Society

Gallia County High Schools Hold Debates Winners Named

Gallia County high schools announced winners of preliminary debates by County Superintendent E. W. Edwards. Cadmus beat Vinton, Centerville beat Gallia, Cheshire beat Bidwell, and Rio Grande beat Mercerville. Semi finals set for Feb 21 and final on High School Day March 16. Drawings for semi final matchups not yet made.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. W. Edwards Cadmus Vinton Centerville Gallia Cheshire Bidwell Rio Grande Mercerville

Scientist Kenneth Welker Returns After Injury

Kenneth Welker science instructor at Galma Academy High School returned to his duties after a one day absence due to a sprained ankle from a faculty student basketball game Thursday afternoon.

Gallipolis Kenneth Welker Gal- Ma Academy High School

Executor named in two county estates

Flora Finney Bartlett is named executor of the Ithamir Boston estate. Robert M. Switzer is appointed auxiliary administrator of the Owen F. Roseberry estate.

Gallipolis Fev Flora Finney Bartlett Ithamir Boston Robert M. Switzler Owen F. Roseberry

Dog Rescued From Floe on River Ice Near Pomeroy

In Gallia county on Sunday a hound dog riding a moving cake of river ice was rescued near the Pomeroy water works. A 19 year old boy saved the dog and it was warmed at the plant. The dog wore a Mason County license and appeared bound for Cairo and the south.

Gallipolis Cairo Pomeroy Cari Wall Wall John

Two Jury Trials Set For January Term In Gallipolis

Gallipolis. Judge W R White set two cases for the January term petit jury next week. Prima v Fontana is scheduled for Feb 1 and Washington's Birthday will be a court holiday Feb 2. Walter Reed's perjury trial tied to Walter Boyd case is set for Feb 23 after Reed was returned from Franklin following a skipped bond.

Gallipolis W. R. White Neithe Prima Reed Gallia County Franklin

Miss Helen Bullard Visits Mother in Hamden

Miss Helen Bullard of Holzer Hospital is spending the week with her mother Mrs Harriett Bullard in Hamden. William O'Brien and Harmon O'Brien returned Monday to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor after a week with their mother.

Helen Bullard Holzer Hospital Harriett Bullard Hamden William O’brien Harmon O'Brien University of Michigan At Ann Arbor

Not Guilty Pleas Entered at Court in Gallia County

Pleas of not guilty were entered before Judge W R White by all defendants arraigned Monday on indictments. Bonds posted include 600 by Jesse Woodyard for attempted rape and 600 by Stanley Dillon for shooting with intent to kill. Albert Young posted 400 for breaking and entering. Charlies Briggs was released on his own recognizance as other Gallia County jail prisoners await arraignment later in the week. No trial dates set yet for Saturday indictments.

Gallipolis W. BR. White Jesse Woodyard Stanley Dillon Albert Young John W. Lane Charlies Briggs Gallia County

New Superintendent Appointed at Ohio State School for the Blind

W. G Scarberry has been named superintendent of the Ohio State School for the Blind. He previously led Gallipolis school system and served as assistant superintendent since January. Scarberry succeeds J. F. Lamb who resigned. he is brother to C. C. Scarberry of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis W. G Scarberry Ohio State School For the Blind Wellston Scarberry J. F. Lamb C. C. Scarberry

Divorce Granted in Gallia County Custody Awarded

Nellie Mae Clifton obtained a divorce from William Clifton before Judge W. R White after the defendant did not appear. She won custody of Frances Paul and Garnet Clifton. The couple wed July 24, 1912, with charges of gross neglect of duty. Mary Wetherholt Plantz has withdrawn her divorce suit against Walter Plantz.

Gallipolis Nellie Mae Clifton William Clifton W. R White Frances Paul Garnet Clifton Cliftons Mary Wetherholt Plantz Walter Plantz

Hospital admission and discharges in Gallipolis list

Mrs. Frank Arnott of Racine was admitted to Holzer Hospital on Monday afternoon for an operation. Discharges included Isaac Morgan of Oak Hill and Fred Herrill of Northup.

Gallipolis Frank Arnott Racine Holzer Hospital Isaac Morgan Oak Hill Fred Herrill Northup

Three Quints In Race for Big Ten Title

The Western Conference race tightens to a three way battle among Ohio State Northwestern and Michigan with Iowa on the fringe. Ohio State leads with six straight wins after beating Illinois 31 to 29 at Champaign. Northwestern beat Minnesota 41 to 25 and Michigan defeated Indiana 32 to 25. Iowa crushed Wisconsin 81 to 29 at Iowa City. Purdue beat Chicago 41 to 21 at Midway. Upcoming games include Purdue at Ohio State and Chicago at Northwestern with Illinois Minnesota Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Michigan also on slate.

Chicago Ohio State Northwestern Michigan Iowa Buckeyes Illinois Champaign Ohio Purdue Wisconsin Indiana Columbus Wildcats Minnesota Evanston Bloomington Wisconsin l Iowa City Illnois Minneapolis Ann Arbor

College Basketball Scores From Various Matchups

The results list several college basketball games with points for each team. Carnegie Tech 8 lost to W. J. 36. Columba 29 over Penn 19. Iowa 31 over Wisconsin 25. Kansas State 36 over Nebraska 5 30. Kentucky 35 over Alabama 31. Michigan 32 over Indiana 25. Northwestern 41 over Minnesota 2. Ohio State 31 over Minnesota 29. Purdue 41 over Chicago 21. Tennessee 33 over Georgia Tech 26. Oregon State 46 over Idaho 26. Stanford 41 over Meiji Tokio 17.

Carnegie Tech Columba Penn Iowa Wisconsin Kansas State Nebraska Kentucky Alabama Michigan Indiana Northwestern Minnesota Ohio State Minneis Purdue Chicago Tennessee Georgia Tech Oregon State Idaho Stanford Meiji Tokio

Schaaf Dies After Brain Operation Ends Boxing Career

Ernie Schaaf died following surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain after a recent boxing match. The Elizabeth New Jersey native, born September 27 1908, had strong ties to Jack Sharkey and Frank Buckley, and his death sparked shock across the boxing world. He lived with his family in Wrentham near Boston before his death and had served in the Navy.

Schaaf Bellevue Hospital Buckity Jack Sharkey Miami Ernie Schaaf Apollo of the Ring Elizabeth N. J Schaal Ski Sharkey Denver Philadelphia Boston Ernie Johnny Kisko al Friedman King Solomon Jack Renault Tommy Loughran New York Renault Max Baer Stanley Poreda Winston Poreda Winever Wrentham

Mangin Wins Indoor Singles Championship Title

Gregory Mangin of Newark New Jersey defeated Berkeley Bell of Texas in the finals to capture the indoor height a Casino title with scores 5 7, 6 6, 6 1, 8 6.

New York Gregory Mangin Newark N. J Berkeley Bell Texas

Pick-Up film prep reveals tiny share of marriages

During the making of Paramount's Pick-Up with Sylvia Sidney and George Raft, it was learned that pickings for marriages are less than one percent.

Pickers Lees Paramount Sylvia Sidney George Raft

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