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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1937

Page

9

Ohio Whips Marshall to Near BAA Championship

Ohio Bobcats defeat Marshall College 40 to 32 in front of about 2 500 fans, edging toward the Buckeye Conference title. Nick Lalich led scoring with 18 points. Pete Shingleton sparked the attack with 10 points as Ohio employed a deliberate front court attack to stifle Marshall’s offense.

B. T Butch” Grover Bobcat Bucketeers Buckeye Big Green Marshall College Herd Huntington Ohio Bobcats Marshall Quint Marshall Nick Lalich Pete Shingleton Bobcat Shingleton Lalich Nick Johnny Malakas Eugene Riita George Hood Grover Marehall Marshal Quint Malakas Rinta Riita Jamison West Malokas Ayersman Watson Wilcox Ohio G. F Grothaus Wee Hood Russell Reese Denison Schwab Ohio Wesleyan

Sydney ducks aid Coronation visitors poultry plan

An order for 30,000 ducks has been received from London for Coronation visitors. The supplier is Natville farmer R. A. Rhodes in Nativraville, Sydney.

Sydney U.P London R. A. Rhodes Natraville Farmer

Durocher Talks Baseball and Golf at Ormond Beach

Leo Durocher discusses Dizzy Dean, Frankie Frisch, and the St. Louis Cardinals during the Ormond Beach golf tournament scene. He recalls a prank on Dizzy Dean, praises Frisch, and weighs Babe Herman, Chuck Klein, and Joe Medwick as top league players with remarks on Cubs Park conditions for left-handed hitters.

Daytona Beach Fila U.P Patty Berg Hubbell Leo Durocher Leo St. Louis Cardinals Ormond Beach Durocher Esquire St. Louis Detroit Dizzy Dean Diz Dizzy Frankie Frisch Frankie Frisch Dean Reds Chicago Warneke Rip Collins Cubs Babe Herman Chuck Klein Joe Medwick

Schmeling Seeks Vacating Heavyweight Title With Braddock Fight in Sight

Max Schmeling sails for the United States to push a vacating bid if Jim Braddock dodges the title agreement. He aims for a Berlin bout and to back a $250,000 gate via Amsterdam investors. New York boxing officials plan no immediate action as Braddock vs Louis looms in Chicago.

Cherbourg France U.P Max Schmeling S. S. Berengaria United States Schmeling Jim Braddock New York Boxing Commission Braddock Berlin Dennis Scanlon Germany Amsterdam NEW York Joe Gould Max Joe Louis Chicago

New Contract For Derringer

Cincinnati Reds ace pitcher Paul Derringer signed a new 1937 season contract after a four hour meeting with General Manager Warren Giles. The deal revises his previous pact and reportedly includes a signing bonus. Derringer, who won 22 games last season, has now secured his status with the club for the coming campaign.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Reds Warren Giles Derringer Larry MacPhail Giles Sarasota Fla

Case Defeats Baldwin Wallace Tightens Ohio Conference Standings

Case University edged Baldwin Wallace 37 to 27 to strengthen its hold on second place in the Ohio Conference. The win was Case's seventh in eight league games. Other Tuesday results included Wittenberg over Bowling Green 50 to 14 and Kenyon beating Ashland 41 to 33. Kent State topped Hiram 39 to 32. Bluffton won 45 to 34 over Findlay and Holbrook beat Rio Grande 35 to 20.

Ohio Columbus Case Cleveland Baldwin Wallace Toledo Wilmington Dayton John Carroll Western Reserve Wittenberg Kenyon Ashland Denison Heidelberg Kent State Hiram Bluffton Findlay Holbrook Rio Grande Fenn

Roosevelt Receives Writers Award From Gun and Red Editors

New York report states President Roosevelt won the first New York Gun and Red Editors Association award for outstanding contribution to outdoor resources protection and development. The honor was accepted by Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes.

New York U.P New York Gun and Red Editors Association Roosevelt Interior Harold Ickes

Club Officials Quit Under Fire in El Paso League

El Paso base ball club officials Barry Hagedon and Lee Saunders resigned after a telegram from Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis ordering them to quit or forfeit El Paso's Arizona-Texas League franchise. Landis cited reports of betting on games. the officials denied any betting and blamed past rumors involving a dismissed team member.

EL Paso Tex U.P Barry Hagedon Lee Saunders Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Tailor Tops Ruth In Mid Ocean Golf Final

Tommy Tailor defeated Babe Ruth 6 and 5 to win the Mid Ocean invitational golf championship in Hamilton Bermuda on Tuesday.

Coast to Coast Benefit Postponed to March 2 3

Chauncey residents learn the benefit musical comedy Coast to Coast has been rescheduled from Thursday and Friday to Tuesday and Wednesday nights March 2 and 3. Director Mable Marie Shaw of Des Moines Ind oversees the Chauncey production aiding the Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department.

Chauncey Mable Marie Shaw Des Moines

Lauretta Ogg Undergoes Major Surgery in Athens

Lauretta Shields Ogg, Chauncey daughter of Mrs. Anna Shields, was transported by ambulance from Charleston West Virginia to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens Monday night and underwent a major operation Tuesday morning. Her condition is grave. She previously worked in Charleston and stayed with her sister Mrs. L. F. Romine who recently relocated from Middleport.

Chauncey Lauretta Shields Ogg Anna Shields Charleston W. Va Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens L. F. Romine Middleport

Chauncey Personalities Mention Illness and Visits

Chauncey Jack Coffman of Glouster spent the weekend in Chauncey with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Saul Border. Saul Border is ill with influenza at his Mill Street home. Mrs Ida Hill is in Athens with her daughter Mrs John Sharrick who is ill.

Chauncey Jack Coffman Glouster Saul Border Mill St Ida Hill Athens John Sharrick

Class Meet Postponed At The Plains Church

The Plains M. E. Church Men’s Bible Class meeting led by president Kenneth Powell has been postponed from Wednesday night to Thursday night of next week.

the Plains the Plains M. E Kenneth Powell

Baseball Star Excels In Versatile Play And Defense

A 1937 tribute highlights a versatile player who participates in 16 games yearly, sets records in doubles, leads in runs batted in, and contributes triples and home runs while also standing out as a strong fielder.

United Presa

Honor Mrs. McDaniel With Birthday Party

Edith McDaniel was surprised with a birthday gathering hosted by her son Dennis and daughter in law. Guests included H O McDaniel Gerald McDaniel Eleanor Sharrick Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett Rice Thomas Kathryn McDaniel L B McDaniel Viola Howard and Marty Dee McDaniel.

Chauncey Edith McDaniel Dennis McDaniel H. O. McDaniel Gerald McDaniel Eleanor Sharrick Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett Rice Thomas Kathryn McDaniel L. B. McDaniel Viola Howard Marty Dee

Loyal Workers Class Meeting at U B Church in Hollister

The Loyal Workers Class of the U B Church met at Forest Stroyhmeyer’s home with Winnie Phelps assisting. Flora Rankin chaired, prizes awarded to Elizabeth Hill and Sarah Jane Kay, door prize to Mae McGee, and mystery package to Ola Bickley. Refreshments and gifts to capsule sisters followed.

Lancaster visit notes health of local resident

Mr. and Mrs. H. O McDaniel and others visited Lancaster Sunday. They called on Mr. and Mrs. Ford Totman whose leg amputation operation some time ago left him in poor health. The Totmans are former Millfield residents.

Chauncey H. O McDaniel Ida Hill Herbert Mingus Marty Dee Mec-Daniel Lancaster Ford Totman Totman Totmans Millfield

Nevers Considered for Cleveland Rams Coach Role

Ernie Nevers, former Stanford All-American full back and Lafayette College coach, is reported as a candidate for the Cleveland Rams head coach position. The story notes his coaching credentials and the potential hire.

Cleveland Ernie Nevers Stanford Lafayette College Cleveland Rams

Willing Workers Class Meets At Zion Church Host Mrs Moore

The Willing Workers' Class of Zion Church met at home of teacher Mrs Bessie Moore in The Plains. Officers elected include President Gladys Shields Vice President Jean Bingman Secretary Grace Dicken Treasurer Ida Frances Gabriel News reporter Grace Dicken. A gift was given to ill member Norma Gysuman and Harry Gabriel won a prize in a contest. Refreshments followed with many members attending.

the Plains Zion Church Bessie Moore Gladys Shields Jean Bingman Grace Dicken Ida Frances Gabriel Norma Gyuseman Harry Gabriel

Sixteen Mines Active in Chauncey District

Sixteen mines in the Chauncey district were in operation on Wednesday with No. 28 and No. 15 idle. Active mines included No. 5 9 10X 60 90 219 255 267 Poston No. 4 Chauncey N Y 25 Hocking Lick Run Carbondale Coonville Kimberly and Black Diamond. Also the Needle Club meets at Mrs H O Mcdaniel's home Wednesday night.

Chauncey Poston No Chauncey N. Y Hocking Lick Run Carbondale Coonville Kimberly Black Diamond

Ohio State names Charley Beetham captain of track team

Charley Beetham, national half mile champion and star middle distance runner, was chosen as captain of the Ohio State track team succeeding Olympic great Jesse Owens as Buck squad leader.

Columbus Charley Beetham Beetham Jesse Owens

Appointment of Administrator for Jane Radford Estate

Ni ce is hereby given that M OD Hughes of Athens Ohio has won duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Jane Radford deceased Athens County Ohio. Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred. Dated this 18th day of February 1937. Louis Tyroler, Probate Judge of said County. 2-17-30.

M OD Hughes Athens Ohio Jane Radford Tate Athens County Louis Tyroler

County high school tournament opens at Ohio University gym

Athens County teams start the county championship with three games tonight in Athens. Ames Bern faces Waterloo while Hollister meets Albany and Jacksonville Trimble meets Buchtel. The Plains, Troy Township, and defending champs seed The Plains loom as top contenders. Officials: Reichley Robinson Halliday.

Athens County Ohio University Gymnasium Ames- Bern New Marshfield Hollister Albany Jacksonville-Trimble Buchtel Troy Township Coolville Trojans the Plains

Esther Chauncey Bible Class Meets Friday Night

The Chauncey Esther Bible Class of the M B Church will meet Friday night at Mrs De lores Taylor Mill St with Mrs Bertha Border conducting. A potluck supper will be served.

Chauncey — Esther M. B. Church Delores Taylor Mill St Bertha Border

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Lauid By Mitch Mick Lalich Tod Giants Havana New York Giants Carl Hubbell John Hank Leiber George Davis Joe Moore Jim Ripple Mel Ott Coronation Ducks Ace Joe DiMaggio Dominic Case Whips Baldwin-Wallace Volunteer Fire Department Lauretta Ogg Mrs. McDaniel Loyal Workers Class U. B Mrs. Moore Needle Club Ames-Bern Waterloo Perk Reichley Link Robinson John Halliday Crosley Beauty Shop Logan Middlesex Paul Revere Covert Baking Co Coca-Cola Egailinng CO
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