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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1933

Page

5

Gallipolis-Athens showdown set for Friday night

Gallipolis aims to erase a prior loss by hosting Athens in a Friday game at Gallia. The Bulldogs plan to start Hamrick at center with Brothers and Bastiana in backcourt and Kelton or Spencer at forwards, while McKinley’s Red and Black drills sharpen offense after a tough Marietta match.

Lo High School Gallipolis Athens Cagers Gallia Bulldogs Blue Devils Athens Hamrick Brothers Bastiana Kelton Spencer Broyles Pete McKinley Marietta Pioneers Wellston McKinley Dick Whipple Frank Bolin Wade Hatch Ed Fields Lou Speiser al Spaulding Hatch Fields Gilmore

Halas and the Rise of Professional Football

The article outlines early pro football dynamics with George Halas guiding the Chicago Bears while owners and salaried staff controlled management. It recalls Halas’s role, the shift from amateur to professional ranks, and the 1920s expansion that defined the modern league’s structure and conflicts.

George Er Chicago Bears Halas Bears Jas Crane Tech Pall University Ofootball Javed Ilon Potsy Clark Blue Portsmouth Spartans

Cornell Board Abandons All Intercollegiate Athletics

The Cornell board votes to abandon all intercollegiate athletics for the school year. Football is not cut, but crews, baseball, ice hockey, fencing and other sports are withdrawn from competition. A later meet will decide policies for the athletics program.

Auhtion Cornell

Wesleyan tops Marshall in Buckeye debut road win

Ohio Wesleyan beat Marshall 45 to 36 to seize early Buckeye Conference leadership. Howard Stammier led Wesleyan with 12 points, while Gill added 14 for Marshall and center Hu Marshall scored 12. Referee Finsterwald officiated.

Delaware A.r.ray Derrick Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Marshall Wesleyan Marshal Howard Stammier Gill Iniestoewen Hallanmann Serories AE Sien SC. E Finsterwald Ohio

Tommy Loughran Opens 1933 Comeback with Victory

Philadelphia veteran heavyweight Tommy Loughran defeated Chicago’s King Levinsky by a 10 round decision at Convention Hall. Loughran, 1874 pounds, avenged his 1982 downturn and split their three meetings, using sharp left jabs and footwork to keep Levinsky off balance.

Philadelphia Jan. A U.R Tommy Loughran Chicago King Levinsky Convention Hall Loughran Levinsky Tommy

Ohio Northern Defeats Bowling Green 42 to 28 in Conference Tilt

Ohio Northern beat its conference rival Bowling Green 42 to 28 in a Tuesday night basketball game at Bowling Green. The victory improves ONU’s standing in the Ohio Conference.

Ohio Northern Bowling Green U.P Ohio

Stationary guard defense against four-man offense

Expert guidance on neutralizing a stationary guard offense. The defender near the basket should disrupt passing lanes and challenge pivot passes while avoiding overcommitting to team coordination. Stay alert to your assigned man for easy baskets and intercept passes aimed at the pivot.

Nat Holman Georgia Tech No. 5 No. 1 No. 2 Drioblers

Schaaf to Sign Carnera for Madison Square Garden Bout

New York dispatch reports Ernie Schaaf and Primo Carnera likely to sign for a 10 round heavyweight bout on February 10 at Madison Square Garden. The winner would face Jack Sharkey in June for the title, with promoter Jimmy Johnston noting terms are near final.

New York Ernie Schaaf Primo Carnera Madison Square Garden Jack Sharkey Jimmy Johnston Garden Johnny Buckley Schaaf Carnera Stanley Poreda Schaaf-Poreda Schaaf- Carnera the Garden Jack Dempsey Max Schmeling Maxie Baer The Sharkey Schmeling-Baer

Wood Against The Field at Agua Caliente

The Agua Caliente Open begins with 125 players led by Craig Wood of Deal New Jersey as top contender. Rivalries include Leo Diegel Fred Morrison and Harry Cooper while Gene Sarazen is out hospital due to flu. Abe Espinosa posted 71 in practice as Wood relies on precision driving to master the long Rancho course.

Agua Caliente Mexico U.P Husky Craig Wood Deal N. J Pacific Coast Wood San Francisco Pasadena Los Angeles Leo Diegel Fred Morrison Lighthorse Harry Cooper Chicago Willie Hunter Gene Sarazen Santa Monica Calif Walter Hagen Johnny Golden Greenwich Conn Abe Espinosa Jersy

Florida teen sets three breaststroke records in swim meet

Fifteen year old Katherine Rawls of Florida, a member of the Olympic diving team, swam to new records in three breaststroke distances. She posted times of 4:37 1-5 for 300 yards, 5:53 for 400 yards, and 6:52 2-5 for 440 yards.

Katherine Rawls Florida

Moore Purchased by Houston Buffaloes Infield Prospect

President Fred Ankenman of the Houston Buffaloes announced the purchase of Gene Moore, young outfielder for Elmira of the New York Pennsylvania League, from the Cincinnati Reds for an unannounced sum. Moore, a former Dallas sandlot star, began his pro career with the Dallas Club in the Texas league.

Houston Tex U.R Fred Ankenman Houston Buffaloes Gene Moore Elmira Club Cincinnati Reds Moore Dallas

Various College Basketball Scores Reported

A roundup lists scores from multiple games including Carnegie Tech 38 over Temple 34 and Kentucky 44 over South Carolina 36. Other results show Ohio Northern 42 over Bowling Green 28 and Oregon State 29 tying or trailing Idaho 25.

Carnegie Tech Temple Eastern Kentucky Transylvan Illinois State Normal Eureka Indiana Central Manchester Johns Hopkins Swarthmore Kansas Kansas State Ohio Northern Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Marshal Kentucky South Carolina Virginia Wiliam and Mary Yale Massachusetts State

Bobcat lineup may shift for opener with Miami

Coach Mitch Grover plans a stiff scrimmage with freshmen this afternoon and light work Thursday as Ohio prepares for the Buckeye Conference opener against Miami Friday night. Possible changes aim to add a scoring forward beside Harold Brown, with Pearl Reichley contending against Roy Mills or Bill Fogelsong, while Bernard Berens faces a tough test against Miami center Anthony.

Butch Grover Buckeye Miami Grover Ohio Redskins Harold Brown Butch Pearl Reichley Reichley Pearl Roy Mills Bill Fogelsong Mills Fogelsong Bernard Berens Wesleyan Berens Anthony

Muskingum College Tops Capital University 40 to 32

Muskingum College defeated Capital University 40 to 32 in Columbus on Tuesday night. Sophomore center Al Banko showed steady improvement in all phases of play and is nearing a level to challenge Berens for playing time.

Columbus Muskingum Capital University Ohio al Banko Ben Berens

Gallia County relief groups to discuss needs and finances

Gallia County relief leaders meet Friday at Harry Miller's office to map individual aid needs and outline administration of funds from a $12,000 bond sale. Township trustees expect about $8,500 in needs while about 700 county children lack shoes and clothing and are absent from school.

Gallipolis Gallia County Harry Miller

Gallia Academy to Debate Portsmouth and Marietta

Gallia Academy High School debaters travel to Portsmouth for an affirmative clash and host Marietta High School for a negative match. Principal Higgi ns leads the Gallia team with judge Dr. Carpenter of Marshall College presiding.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Portsmouth E. E. Higgins Marietta High School Carpenter Marshall College Huntington Ohio High School Debating League Gallia Academy Ann Zimmerman Frances Lawson Esther Ingies E. W. Lee Nellie Miller Arnold Cromlish Norma Chick Lewis Stevers Helen Davies

Gallia Script Issue Set for Distribution Friday

Gallia Academy High School journalism class issues the third edition of the Gallia Script to students. All work is by students and the paper is printed at school on a ditto machine.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School

Hospital Admits Several Local Patients for Minor Procedures

Jan 11 report from Gallipolis states Thomas Davis of Minersville and Gaynard Harrison infant son of Lowell Harrison were admitted to Holzer Hospital for minor operations. Iris Hyseli of Rutland was released after several days of treatment.

Gallipolis Thomas Davis Minersville Gaynard Harrison Lowell Harrison Holzer Hospital Iris Hyseli Rutland

New Books Arrive at Gallipolis Public Library

New books received this week at the Gallipolis Public Library include Filaway Flippery by Wilson Children of the Soil by Brighton Herdboy of Hungary by Finta Romantic Rebel by Hawthorne Indelibie by Paul Denard H a play by Kaufmann

Gallipolis Jan. Il Gallipolis Public Library

Front Street Paving Is Completed Today

Gallipolis reports brick paving finished for two blocks on Front Street from State to Grape, including a six foot strip. Completion delayed by brick shortage. remaining tasks include river side walk, cleanup of culled bricks, river bank fill and grassing planned in coming months. The relief project provided work for many part time workers over several weeks. Cost about 5000 dollars using bricks from Pine Street and city stock.

Gallipolis Front Street State Street Grape Street Pine Street

Deckhand Injured in Lockage Incident Below Dam 26

Wright of Winfield West Virginia, a deck hand on the Steamer Henry Yieser, was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a mangled leg after a land line at Dam 26 tightened around him during a double lockage. The Wie sel, carrying 23 empty barges, was being locked through Dam 26 when the accident occurred.

Gallipolis Jan Wright Winfield W. Va Henry C. Yieser Holzer Hospital Dam Wiesel

Police Begin Search For Missing Youth

Gallipolis Ohio January 11 local police have started a search for Erwin Hesson 16 son of Lew Hesson residing three miles south of Gallipolis who disappeared from his aunt Mrs Grace Danford Huntington Pa D 2 shortly before Thanksgiving Day He attended Central School in Huntington described as weight 127 pounds fair complexion light brown hair last seen wearing high top shoes a light striped coat over army shirt and sweater

Gallipolis Erwin Hesson Lew Hesson Grace Danford Huntington John Fraley Texas

Gallia Community Association to Meet Thursday Night

Gallia Community Association will convene at 6 o'clock Thursday evening in the Hotel Lafayette for its upcoming meeting.

Gallipolis Gallia Community Association Lafayette

Bill for 1.96 Grocery Bill Sparks Appeal in Gallia County

In Gallia County two men face a suit over a 1.96 grocery bill. Interest brings the total to 2.71, with 18.50 in court costs. A. C. Davidson posted 30 bond for appeal in Common Pleas. The case stems from a Justice of Peace judgment of 1.06 with six percent interest since June 1932.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Firebug Foiled In Kanauga Home Fire

Fire damaged porch materials at the Jordan residence in Kanauga as a lone suspect attempted arson Monday night. Annis Irwin found linseed oil soaked rags and kindling, sparking a small blaze extinguished with minor loss. Investigators traced tracks to a parked car and questioned one suspect as deputies hunted for the arsonist. Jordan family, including three small children and Mrs. Jordan’s father, Joe Vance, resided at the home.

Gallipolis Dewey Jordan Kanauga Annis Erwin Spring Hill Elmer Hatfield Howard Gates Hatfield Irwin Jordan Joe Vance

Principles Underlying the Ideal Home Outlined

Rev H H Wilbur of Grace M E Church spoke to the Washington Parent-Teacher Association Tuesday night on Principles Underlying the Ideal Home. He listed five keys: mutual respect, consideration of children, obedience to parents, adequate income, and a family altar.

Gallipolis Jan H. H. Wilbur Grace M. EK Washington Parent-Teaure Association

Executors Named in Local Probate Notices

Mrs. Mable Halpin of Detroit appointed administrator of R. Henry Wood estate by Judge J. B. Clark. John C. Hemphill and Samuel C. Hemphill named administrators of Amazonia Hemphill estate. Bonds set at $000.

Gallipolis Mable Halpin Detroit Mich R. Henry Wood J. 8. Clark John C. Hemphill Samuel C. Hemphill Amazonia Hemphill

Poles Removed Ahead of New Light Standards

Wooden light poles owned by the Southern Ohio Electric Company on Court Street between Second and Third Avenues were removed yesterday by company employees as new light standards were installed on the street.

Funeral duties for Frank C Moore in Waverly

Rev H J Wilbur will travel to Waverly Thursday afternoon to assist in the funeral services for Frank C Moore an insurance agent and church official. Rev J V Stone former pastor in Gallipolis will officiate.

Gallipolis H. J. Wilbur Waverly Frank C. Moore J. V. Stone

Theft of $12 Reported in Rural Ohio Farm Area

Gallia County report: Henderson Phillips 72, farmer on Georges Creek, says a lone robber took his savings of 12 dollars. Phillips earns a living by odd farm jobs. The incident was recently reported.

Gallipolis Jan. H Henderson Phillips Georges Creek Phillips

Carrs visit Charleston guests of Athens kin

Mr and Mrs A W Carr went to Charleston West Virginia Tuesday where they will be guests for several days of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Cleveland Milair Mr and Mrs C E Edwards of Athens were guests Sunday of Miss Isabel Dye.

A. W. Carr Charleston W. Va Cleveland Milair C. E. Edwards Athens Isabel Dye

Wilmington College thumps Bluffton in conference clash

Wilmington College rode a dominant performance to defeat Bluffton College by a wide margin in a Northwest Conference game played Tuesday night. The Blue and White controlled the action from start to finish, improving their standings with a decisive win.

Wilmington U.P Wilmington College Bluffton College

Nelsonville to oppose Logan Friday in league clash

Nelsonville hosts Logan High in a Southeastern Ohio League boys basketball game with both squads one win and one loss in league play. Coach Yantis emphasizes shooting drills after a poor showing vs Wellston, while Logan relies on a green lineup as top regulars graduate.

Nelsonville John Longley Logan High Nelsonville Greyhounds Logan Jackson Gallipolis Julian Yantis Longley Greyhounds Wellston Yantis Stalter Voight Minner Galvin Shafer Rex Dilcher Logan High School Logan Sextet

Loughran Beats Levincky In Philadelphia Card

Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia defeated King Levincky of Chicago in a ten round bout. Eddie Houghton of Philadelphia stopped Pepper Stopper of Leiperville in eight rounds.

United Press Philadelphia Tommy Loughran King Levincky Chicago Eddie Houghton Pepper Stopper Leiperville

Testament Trust Provisions for Heirs and Spouse

The passage explains that upon his death the trust’s income and principal pass to his wife, children, or other heirs as previously planned, outlining how benefits transition per the settlor’s arrangements.

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