Ohio University Bobcats Facing Miami Ohio for Stiff Opposition
Ohio University aims to extend a ten game streak led by scoring trio Lalich Rinta and Malakas as they host a disappointing Miami Ohio squad. The Bobcats boast nine straight wins since New Year, with no defeats in Buckeye Conference play and a shared league lead with Marshall.
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Akron Goodyear
Marshall
Redskins
Ohio Quint
Case
Athens
Johnny Malakas
Wesleyan
Nick Lalich
Dayton
Eugene Rinta
Shingleton
Hood
Lalich
Rinta
Malakas
Cincinnati athletic overhaul proposed after inquiry
A five member committee found no immediate solutions to UC athletic turmoil. It recommended retaining current coaching staff for 1937 38 and appointing a director of physical education by 1938 to reorganize the program. The inquiry noted friction between Athletic Director Dana M King and coach Russ Cohen and cited potential contract questions.
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Dana M. King
Russ Cohen
Raymond Walters
Herbert G. French
Special Commission
Cohen
Cincinnati
Entertain With Tea at Lewis Home in Gallipolis
President and Mrs. W A Lewis and Dean Elizabeth Coon hosted a midweek tea at the Lewis residence. Faculty members and women students from Rio Grande College attended as guests Wednesday afternoon.
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Gallipolis
W. A. Lewis
Elizabeth Coon
Rio Grande College
Lewis
College
Thursday Club changes meeting place in Gallipolis
Weekly meeting of the Thursday Club will be with Mrs. Howard Neal instead of Mrs. John Co. Butz as announced. Mrs. Butz is engaged in Red Cross work.
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Gallipolis
Howard Neal
John Co. Butz
Butz
Red Cross
Vinton to Hold Fiddling Contest Feb 25 at Butler's Hall
Gallia county reports an old time fiddling contest at Butler's Hall in Vinton on Thursday night February 25 starting at 7 30. Cash prizes will be awarded. Contestants should call Henry Lambert at Vinton. The event is sponsored by the Vinton Community Recreation Program led by Carrie D North.
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Gallipolis
Butler's Hall
Vinton
Henry Lambert
Carrie D. North
Louis Promises KO of Brown in 10-Round Promoter Fight
Louis travels to Kansas City to settle a 2 year old score with Natie Brown. Promises a knockout while Brown plans a cautious start then a late rush. The 10 round bout is slated for 10:50 p m and will air on the Blue Network.
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U.P
Joe Louis
Natie Brown
Louis
Bob Pastor
New York
Dispatch
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John Roxborough
Washington, D. C
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Roxborough
Wade
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National Broadcasting Chain
Red Cross To Probe About 1000 Gallia Flood Claims
Gallia County flood victims await Red Cross aid as preparations by Mrs. Dorothy Lewis move to assign four area investigators. The panel will assess claims, with trained case workers seeking fair compensation, while emphasizing repairs over cash payouts and avoiding partisan influence. Registrations remain open, delays by applicants slow investigations.
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Gallipolis
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Cariton
Meigs County
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Gallia
Lawrence
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Ohio
Mississippi
Gallia's New Prosecutor Faces Record Case Load
Gallia County's new prosecuting attorney John W. Howell says the grand jury will examine more than 60 cases when convened around March first. Courthouse remodeling has halted sessions since July 1936, with nearly 400 witnesses expected to be summoned. Sheriff Hatfield's office will issue subpoenas once the date is set. Howell, a Republican and Ohio Northern Law School graduate, begins with an unprecedented caseload.
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Gallia County
John W. Howell
Howell
E. E. Hatfield
Ohio Northern University Law School
Holzer Sues Nair for 578 From Hospital Services
Dr Charles E B Holzer files suit in Jackson County court seeking 578 17 plus interest from Oct 14 1936 for hospital services rendered to Oscar Nair.
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Gallipolis
Charles EB. Holzer
Jackson County
Oscar Nair
Chamber Plans First Annual Dinner Meet
GALLIPOLIS The first annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in Grace Methodist Church dining room Friday Feb 26 at 6 pm A dinner will be served for members and guests Frank C Ghriet director in charge of the program will reveal plans soon
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Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Grace Methodist Church
Frank C. Ghriet
Mrs Bing to Speak at Gallipolis Women's Club
In Gallipolis the March 15 meeting of the Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club will feature Mrs Lucia Bing wife of Ohio University professor Bing She will address attendees as part of the national observance of Busores and Professional Women's Week The event is open to local literary clubs and Miss Mariel Thomas chairs the hostesses committee planning the dinner and meeting venue.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Business and Professional Women
Lucia Bing
H. Bing
Ohio University
Mariel Thomas
Couple Secures Only Marriage License This Week
Gallipolis report shows Harry H Hart 27 a carpenter and Coral Wilkes 26 obtained the sole marriage license issued in probate court this week. The couple resides in Chesapeake.
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Gallipolis
Chesapeake
Harry H. Hart
Carpenter
Coral Wilkes
Rio Grande PTA to Host Miss Spurick as Speaker
The Rio Grande parent teacher association will meet Thursday evening at the high school with Miss Vivian Spurick from the college faculty delivering the principal address. Page 2 contains additional Gallipolis news.
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Parent Teacher Association of
Rio Grande
Vivian Spurick
Day seeks 15 round title bid against Ambers in Chicago
Sam Pian, co manager of Davey Day, wired $20 000 to lightweight champ Lou Ambers for a 15 round title bout in Chicago. Ambers recently beat a stablemate of Barney Ross in a 10 round decision. Pian believes Day can KO Ambers in 15 rounds after strong finish in New York.
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Davey Day
Lou Ambers
Day
Ambers
Barney Ross
Pian
New York
Baer Back in Question as Scribe Casts Doubt
Daytona Beach columnist Henry McLemore argues Max Baer cannot be trusted to return to boxing. He recalls Baer’s broken pledge to Dempsey before the Louis bout and questions Baer claims of serious training. The piece casts doubt on Baer’s comeback prospects and warns against overconfidence.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
San Francisco
Max Bacr
People of
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Max
Yankee Stadium
Dempsey
Baer
Louis
Braddock
Jim
California
United Press
John Williams Dies in Holzer Hospital
Gallia County notice reports John Oscar Williams 62 of Thurman died at Holzer Hospital after abdominal surgery. Funeral services set for Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in Thurman led by Rev. Samuel D. Whilding. Survived by wife Mamie Thomas two sons Lemuel Nelson and Joseph Oscar Williams at home Mrs Anna Margaret Mossman Columbus and two sisters Ben F. Evans Gallipolis and Jane Williams Thurman.
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John Oscar Williams
Thurman
Holzer Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Samuel D. Whilding
Jackson
Williams
Mamie Thomas
Lemuel Nelson
Joseph Oscar Williams
Anna Margaret Mossman
Columbus
Ben F. Evans
Jane Williams
Bulldogs Nosed Out by Middleport in Thrilling 18-17 Loss
Athens Bulldogs edged in a final-second thriller by Middleport Yellow Jackets as Ray Wiley sank a winning foul shot with five seconds left. Key players included Gordon and Stauffer for Athens and Lohse and Wiley for Middleport in a tense_up battle with a late comeback by the Bulldogs.
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Middleport
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Yellow Jacket
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Stauffer
Wilson
Bruce Lawson
Paul Wiley
Ray
Osborn
Athens O
Eceane
Middleweight Bout Carded At New York Hippo drome
The New York Hippo drome hosts Fred Apostoli of San Francisco vs Sally Krieger of Brooklyn for 10 rounds or less tonight. The card trails Marcel Thil’s Paris decision and foresees a Friday Madison Square Garden title clash Freddie Steele versus Babe Risko. Krieger and Apostoli seek wins after recent close losses and remain popular despite setbacks.
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U.P
New York Hippodrome
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San Francisco
Sally Krieger
Brooklyn
Paris
Marcel Thil
International Boxing Union
U. S
Lou Brouillard
Madison Square Garden
Freddie Steele
Tacoma
Wash
Bape Risko
Syracuse
Krieger
Apostoli
Steele
Overlin
Paul Pirrone
Babe Marino
Babe Risko
Minor Asks Divorce in Gallipolis Filing
Mrs Alma John son acting by her mother Mrs Celia Martin seeks a divorce from Charles Johnson in Gallia County and requests restoration of her maiden name.
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Gallipolis
Alma Johnson
Celia Martin
Charles Johnson
Marietta and Muskingum Cup Feature Tilts
Marietta and Muskingum strengthened their standings with victories as Ohio Conference action dominated the schedule. Marietta defeated Capital 82 to 48, while Muskingum topped Oberlin 29 to 15. Featured scorer Chuck Chuckovits of the University of Toledo set an Ohio scoring record with 301 points in 19 games. Cincinnati edged Dayton 35 to 32 as other Buckeye games played out. House centipedes noted to have 30 legs.
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Fenn
John Carroll
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Cedarville
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