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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

10

Ohio Bobcats Aim for Fifth Straight Win in Non Conference Tilt

The Ohio Bobcats ride a four game win streak as they face Xavier in Cincinnati. Coach Butch Grover’s squad has eight wins in 10 games, with only losses to Akron Goodyear and Western Reserve. The team hopes to maintain composure after a Delaware lapse and demonstrate scoring defense against a strong Musketeers lineup.

Buckeye Butch Grover Bobcat Bucketeers Xavier Cincinnati Musketeers Bobcats Akron Goodyear Western Reserve Baldwin- Wallace Marietta Bliss Glenville Teachers West Vir Ginia Ohio Wesleyan Grover Delaware

Washingtonian Racing President Seated at Meeting

Ed J. Brown of Seattle was elected president of the national association of state racing commissioners at the meeting in Coral Gables Florida. John Sloan of New York became first vice president and Ralph George of New Hampshire second vice president. Thomas R. Underwood of Kentucky was reelected secretary and treasurer.

Coral Gables Fla U.P Edwin J. Brown Seattle Washington National Association of State Racing Commissioners John Sloan New York Ralph George New Hampshire Thomas R. Underwood Kentucky

Athens Quint Leading S-E Loop Standing

Athens High tops the Southern Ohio Athletic League with two wins and no losses. Jackson Logan Pom eroy follow unbeaten. Middleport Nelsonville split two games. Athens strong defense but weak offense faces a test at Jackson Friday.

Howard Kahn Southern Ohio Athletic League Athens High Bulldogs Jackson Logan Pomeroy Middleport Nelsonville Wellston Gallipolis New Boston Athens Gallia Scrubs Narry

Victory Bell to be Installed at Wittenberg College

A victory bell to proclaim all athletic triumphs will be installed on the Wittenberg college campus. The giant bell, used for fifty years at the Deere schoolhouse nearby, is sponsored by the Boost W society with Edward Crocker of Fosteria as its president and Fred W. Leatherman of Dayton as bell committee chair.

Springfield U.P Wittenberg College Deere Fred W. Leatherman Dayton Edward Crocker Fostoria

Britain's Ruler Puzzle Answers and Clues

A mixed word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues with answers for a British ruler theme. Includes references to royalty, dates, and terms like lion, oath, and throne, alongside various linguistic hints and cross clues.

Grimm Signs as Non Playing Manager of Cubs

Charlie Grimm signed today as non playing manager of the Chicago Cubs for 1937. Salary terms were not announced. Rip Collins, bought from St. Louis last fall, is expected to play most at first base, with Phil Cavarretta likely to move to the outfield. Philip K. Wrigley was re elected president of the Cubs, with John O. Seys as vice president, Charles Weber treasurer, and Margaret Donohue secretary.

Chicago Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Cardinals Phil Cavarretta Philip K. Wrigley Cub John O. Seys Charles Weber Margaret Donohue

Will Provides for Education of Boys and Young Men

Charles Hayden a bachelor banker left about 50 million to create a charitable foundation for education of boys and young men. Hayden was senior partner at Hayden Stone & Co and died Friday at age 66.

New York U.P Charles Hayden Hayden Hayden, Stone & Co

Disaster Hero Freeing from Wreckage on Mountain Trail

An airliner crash 18 miles from Los Angeles left two dead and 11 injured. Arthur Robinson of Rochester escaped the wreckage after a leg injury and cut wounds, dragging himself five miles to summon help. Famed explorer Martin Johnson and his wife were among the injured.

Los Angeles Arthur Robinson Rochester N. Y Martin Johnson

Toledo Flash Likely To Take State Scoring Title This Year

In Columbus Nick Frascella of Wooster eyes the state scoring crown as Wooster meets Denison at Granville after scoring 73 points in five games last season and 83 in five this year. Chuckovits of Toledo leads early with 139 points in nine games as Oklahoma schedule length favors him. Other games include Xavier versus Ohio University at Athens and Findlay versus Heidelberg at Tiffin.

Toledo Flash Columbus Nick Frascella Wooster Denison Granville Frascella Gram Ohio Duquesne Chuck” Chuckovits University of Toledo Rockets Chuckovits Xavier Ohio University Athens Findlay Heidelberg Tiffin Washington and Jefferson Muskingum New Concord Cedarville Naflanse Nafiance

Ohio University Mermen Set to Swim in Cleveland Meets

The Ohio University swimming team travels to Cleveland this weekend to face Western Reserve University in a Central YMCA pool Friday at 2 30 p m and Fenn College Saturday at 1 30 p m. Reserve boasts stars like Troughton Gorman Wolpaw and Otis from Cleveland Heights with last year’s 153 victory over Ohio. Fenn College beat Ohio 50 25 last season and still features Bishop Strelic Skala Dowling and Everson. The squad under Coach B E Hughes and manager Tom Reid includes Irving Miller Rooble Echko Augustine Zaworski Weber Wright Novy Weideman Snee and Ludwinski.

Ohio University Cleveland Western Reserve University Central Ymca Fenn College Ohio Mermen Troughton Gorman Wolpaw Otis Cleveland Heights

Florist Attends Ohio State University Florist School

GLOUSTER-C. E. Haskins Trim ble florist is in Columbus this week attending the annual school for florists held at Ohio State University. The Great Seal of the United States was proposed and designed by William Barton in 1782. It features a spread eagle with an escutcheon showing 13 stripes and 13 arrows, olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.

Glouster C. E. Haskins Trimble Florist Columbus Ohio State University The United States William Barton

Smythe Honored by Dayton Eleven

Cleveland star end Joan Smythe was named honorary captain of the University of Dayton football team at a testimonial banquet. Bill Petkiewicz of Dayton received the most valuable player award. Smythe plans to enter medical school next fall at Western Reserve.

Columbus U.P Joan Smythe Cleveland University of Dayton Flyer Smythe Bill Petkiewicz Dayton Cleveland Cathedral Latin Western Reserve

Untermyer urges conditional Schmeling Braddock bout stance

Palm Springs California Attorney and Anti-Nazi League leader Samuel Untermyer says he favors not a boycott of the Braddock Schmeling title bout but a condition that Schmeling keep his share of the gate receipts in the United States. He argues the money should stay here and warns that without such an agreement members may not attend. He sent a telegram to headquarters and awaits league action.

Palm Springs Calif U.R Samuel Untermyer New York Anti-Nazi League Jim Braddock Max Schmeling Schmeling United States Untermyer League Chamion Germany Anti- Nazi League

Adams Interment At Sand Hill Cemetery Long Bottom

Marcus A. Adams was interred in Sand Hill Cemetery in Long Bottom after a Sunday funeral. He was the community’s oldest resident, nine children present, with relatives traveling from Odessa Texas and Bellwood Louisiana. Funeral services were held at the residence, with additional notices of local events and visits by residents.

Marcus A. Adams Sand Hill Adams Meigs County Parkersburg Emeline Gorrell Odessa Texas Ray Bellwood A. F. Swan Belleville

Frances Rusk Sues for Divorce in Gallipolis

Frances Rusk files for divorce and alimony from E Eugene Rusk charging gross neglect. They married at Pt Pleasant West Virginia on March 30 1936 and have a four month old child whose custody she seeks.

Gallipolis Frances Rusk E. Eugene Rusk Pt. Pleasant W. Va

Appointment of Administratrix for Charles W Haning Estate

Helen Han ing of Athens Ohio is named Administratrix of the estate of Charles W Haning of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 29 1936 Judge Johnson probate notice.

Helen Haning Athens Ohio Charles W. Haning Athens County M. Johnson Said

Braddock Visit Sparks Big City Hype In Daytona Beach

In Daytona Beach Henry McLemore notes buzz as heavyweight champion James J. Braddock along with Joe Gould and Bill Duffy may visit soon. The Chateau Lido hosts and rich citizens, barbers, and local officials show eager hospitality and expect lively crowd-pleasing scenes.

Henry McLemore Daytona Beach Fla U.P James J. Braddock Joe Gould Bill Duffy Gould Duffy Jack Ginty Chateau Lido

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