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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1938

Page

6

Financial Report of Athens County 1937

County auditor O Gibson presents the 1937 financial summary for Athens County. Data covers population from the 1980 census, tax valuation at 34 422 890 dollars, and county tax rate of 2.30 mills. Funds show motor vehicle and gasoline tax revenue, vehicle licenses, gas tax, limestone sales, and miscellaneous receipts.

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Frozen to Death tale sparks protest in Bluefield

Allen West of Peterstown recalls a 26 below zero death on a long hike as four companions were hospitalized. He hiked to Bluefield to protest a newspaper editor. The item sits among other county fiscal notes and a certification by I F Rowland and C G Gibson of Athens County authorities.

Bluefield W. Va Allen West Oakvale Peterstown

Miami Upset Dashes Bobcats Title Chance

Miami University Redskins toppled Ohio University 36 to 33 at Oxford to ruin the Bobcats bid and leave both teams tied for second with four wins and two losses. Cromer led Miami with 13 points while Rinta added 10 and Lalich tallied nine for Ohio. Marshall College led Ohio Wesleyan and nears an undisputed title with a Tuesday clash.

Miami University Redskins Ohio University Buckeye Oxford Bobcats Miami Marshall College Ohio Wesleyan Ohio John Cromer Eugene Rinta Nick Lalich University of Dayton Cincinnati

Ohio Natators Edgeed by Fenn Cleveland Meet Thriller

Ohio University swimming lost to Fenn College of Cleveland 38 to 37. The Bobcats won the 300 yard medley and 400 yard relays while Fenn took five of the other seven events. Biser and Evans were 1 2 in diving for Ohio, Ed Wright won the 150 yard backstroke.

Ohio University Fenn College of Cleveland Bobcats Fenn Biser Evans Ohio Ed Wright

Luther resigns as Mahoning pro in golf circuit

Ted Luther, former Ohio open champion and longtime Mahoning Country Club pro, resigns to take a post at Churchill Valley Country Club in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. Johnny Malutic to succeed him at Mahoning.

Luther Mahoning Youngstown U.P Ted Luther Mahoning Country Club Churchill Valley Country Club Waynesburg Johnny Malutic

Marquette Coach Proposes Three 15 Minute Basketball Periods

Milwaukee Bill Chandler, Marquette coach, suggests dividing games into three 15 minute periods instead of two 20 minute halves. He argues the change would add five minutes of play and keep players rested while giving fans more show.

Milwaukee Bill Chandler Marquette Chandler

Three Teams in Fight for Ohio Conference Laurels

Wooster, Wittenberg and Mount Union lead the Ohio Conference with Wooster and Wittenberg tied at 7–0 and Mount Union 10–2. Marshall dominates Buckeye play, while Dayton upsets Cincinnati and Western Reserve upset Syracuse in a weekend full of upsets and scoring bursts.

Fight For Ohio Columbus U.P Buckeye Marshall Wooster Wittenberg Mount Union Uianetar Ann Grvvowsa VT UL LG Case Nick Frascella Frascella Chuck” Chuckovits University of Toledo Chuckovits Muskingum Ohio Wesleyan Walter Winklejohn Dayton Cincinnati Winklejohn Gordon Iliff Western Reserve Red Cats University of Syracuse Reserve Syracuse Kenyon Ashland Kent State Baldwin Wallace Bradley Tech Xavier Youngstown Hiram Akron Findlay Beloit Wis Oberlin Miami Delaware Geneva Beaver Falls Cedarville Bluffton

Kent State Wins Narrowly Over OU Matmen

In front of the largest crowd for a collegiate wrestling match here, Kent State defeated Ohio University 15 11 at the Men's Gym. Ohio led twice with Gene Porczynski pinning Wilbur in 3 13 and Phil Lewandowski edging Nick Carter in overtime. Despite absences, Ohio fought hard with notable wins by Lewandowski at 165 and Eranus Sepetowski at 155, while Kent claimed the 145 and heavyweight bouts and resisted late rallies.

Ohio University Golden Flashes Kent State University Ohio Gene Porczynski Wilbur Nelson Phil Lewandowski Nick Carter John Smnth Chet Adamczyk Kent Frank Aiello Smnthc Lynn Sivon Kent Stater Ross Smith Stan Switcz Adamczyk Carmen Falcone Smith Paul DeTurk Buell Graven Graven Griffith Lewandowski Carter Kent Grappler Porczynski Eranus Sepetowski

Northwestern Maintains Lead In Big Ten Race

Northwestern moved back atop the Big Ten standings with six wins and one loss as Purdue Michigan Ohio State and Minnesota contended for a multiple tie. Ohio State beat Purdue 37 29 and Lew Dehner pushed Minnesota past Illinois 108 points in six games. Wisconsin visits Chicago while Michigan meets Iowa in Ann Arbor.

Chicago Northwestern Wildcats Purdue Michigan Ohio State Minnesota Iowa Ann Arbor Wisconsin Jean Smith Mike McMichael Smith McMichae Illinois Lew Dehner Wwtp

Foord to Box Neusel in Hamburg April 16

South African heavyweight Ben Foord has signed to meet Germany's Walter Neusel in Hamburg on April 16 after a recent defeat to Max Schmeling. The announcement notes the bout and marks Foord's continued boxing schedule despite the loss.

On Board a Child Fueled Train to New York

Sport Parade writer laments their train voyage to New York filled with children. Mutinous antics include orange peels tossed in aisles and frequent Tarzan cries from a rowdy performer. The piece contrasts adult patience with lively kids aboard a crowded car.

New York Florida Foreign Legion Tarzan of the Apes Tarzan

Waner to Talk 1938 Pact With Pirates Friday

Paul Waner, a top NL hitter, will visit Pittsburgh Friday to discuss his 1938 contract with Pirates officials. The census estimates 1,024,000 Johnsons live in the United States.

Waner Pittsburgh Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates United States

Young Texan Demaret Wins San Francisco Open Title

Jimmy Demaret the 27-year-old Houston pro captured the San Francisco Open championship after 36 holes, defeating Sam Snead in the final. Demaret earned $1,000, Snead settled for $500 as runner-up. the Texan beat Olin Dutra Vic Ghezzi Emil Mashie Henry Picard on the way to the title amid winter golf gales and rain.

San Francisco UPI New Orleans Jimmy Demaret Houston Tex Emil Mashie Fitchburg Mass Henry Picard Hershey, Pa Snead

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