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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1938

Page

11

Plans For New Loop To Be Discussed Sunday

Dayton and Marshall invited to Sunday session as plans for a Great Lakes Conference emerge. Cincinnati withdrawal from Buckeye prompts concern while Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University oppose annual Cincinnati games. Conference talks involve outside organizer and possible Buckeye breakup.

United Press Columbus Tottering Buckeye University of Dayton and Marshall Buckeye University of Toledo Ohio University of Akron Butler University of Indianapolis University of Detroit Western Reserve Cincinnati C. W. Spears Toledo Great Lakes George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Cam Henderson Huntington School Gates Miami Ohio Uni

Dizzy Dean Balks at Big Salary Cut in 1938 Offer

St Louis reports Dizzy Dean rejected a 1938 contract offer that would pay him about half of last season’s $20,000 plus package. Branch Rickey announced the terms while Mrs. Dean said the deal would not be signed. Rickey said further talks depend on Dean’s decision.

ST. Louis U.P St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean Branch Rickey Red Birds

J-T Trounces Ames Quintet In Friday Night Clash

Jacksonville Trimble overwhelms Ames Bern 47 to 27 as Mandrell and Antle combine for 38 points. Mandrell scores 22 with 10 field goals and 2 free throws. Antle adds 16 with seven field goals and two free throws. The girls game ends tied 27 27. M Connor leads Ames Ville with 21 points. Sayre and Nelson have 23 for J T. The two teams share the league lead after the result.

Jacksonville - Trimble Ames-Bern Mandrell Antle Amesville M. Connor Sayre Nelson J.T Ames-Bern A. FP. Stanley NMI Caembisenne TETEN Teargnesmaeresiones Eckard, C BRI Cectinidteen Meni Bats Sidteommanee Bennett LaVelle J-T F. T. Stier Burdiss White Ogg Rome Troy Coolville Binganman Stewart Outfit Mansfield Jandes Rome Harkins Nena Senbenee Giee McBee Albany High Lister Hollister Albany Zimmerman Scott Everly Ween Ewe Hoffee O Ee Berkley Smith Meee En Hellyer Embry Jones Jewell Svada

Golfers too like other jobs better

In Rancho Santa Fe Henry McLemore reports golfers in the Bing Crosby Open field pursuing other careers. Harry Cooper seeks photography lessons, Lawson Little dreams of candid camerawork, Craig Wood eyes racing, and Horton Smith aims to be a financial editor while others discuss varied ambitions from candy making to chicken farming.

Rancho Santa FE Cal U.P Harry Cooper Los Angeles Lawson Little Tle Horton Smith Walter Hagen Craig Wood Hollywood Adolph Menjon Wood Paul Bunyan Frank Walsh Henry Picard Hershey Penn

Farr Braddock Bout Headlines Fight Schedule

Two former title challengers James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr meet in a 10 round bid at Madison Square Garden to stay in line for a shot at Joe Louis. A win could set up a March 11 date with Maxie Baer while a loss ends Braddock or Farr’s championship dreams. Farr, 23, aims for a decisive victory and a secure future, Braddock seeks a comeback or retirement if he loses.

New York Joe Louis James J. Braddock Tommy Farr Wales Madison Square Garden Brown Bomber Maxie Baer Farr Louis Braddock Jim Summit N. J Pompton Lakes

USLTA suspends Open Net players in national event

The United States Lawn Tennis Association suspended six men from future USLTA tours who competed as amateurs in the National Open at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The players named are Byrne Bauer and Robert B. Paker from White Sulphur Springs, Robert A. Capps and Merlynn P. Stevens from Milwaukee, Hugh Miller of Charleston, West Virginia, and Gordon Riach of Waterbury, Connecticut.

Miami Beach Fla U.R White Sulphur Springs W. Va Byrne Bauer Robert B. Paker Robert A. Capps Merlynn P. Stevens Milwaukee Hugh Miller Charleston Gordon Riach Waterbury

Cy Young to Teach at Chicago U P Rays School

Ray Dean announced Cy Young will teach at a baseball school in Hot Springs Arkansas from February 25 to April 1. Young is the only MLB pitcher with 500 wins and will serve as instructor at the Chicago U P Rays program.

CY Young Chicago U.P Ray Dean Hot Springs Ark

Cincinnati Rejects Big Time Football Plan

University of Cincinnati coach Joe Meyer stated the program does not seek to become a football powerhouse. He criticized alumni hype since leaving the Buckeye Conference, stressing the goal of respectable teams, not overnight major status.

Cincinnati U.P University of Cincinnati Joe Meyer Buckeye Meyer

Mount Union Leads Ohio Cage Week With Key Tests

Mount Union aims for three wins as Ohio Conference teams rule the coming schedule. Coach Bob Wright’s squad faces Heidelberg Monday Wooster Thursday and Ashland Saturday with a headline Mount Union versus Wooster clash. Nick Frascella battles the Mount Union defense in a key matchup.

Columbus U.P Ohio Buckeye Big Ten Mount Union Bob Wright Heidelberg Wooster Ashland

Gallia Quintet Edges Jackets For Tight 20 19 Win

Gallipolis held off Middleport 20 to 19 in a close cage contest led by Hager with four field goals. Gallipolis reserves overwhelmed Middleport reserves 28 to 19 as Sealey scored 17 points for the winners.

Gallipolis Hager Yellow Jacket Sealey

Cubs Still Hope To Obtain Mungo From Dodgers

Chicago Cubs officials voiced ongoing efforts to acquire Van Mungo from Brooklyn while not fretting over failure. They cited heavy injuries to key players like Bill Lee, Jimmy Collins, and Bill Jurges, and noted Phil Cavaretta could take over at first base if Collins leaves.

Chicago U.R Chicago Cubs van Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers Mungo Cub Phil Wrigley Brooklyn Frank Demaree Demaree Cubs New York Giants Wrigley Charles Drake Bill Lee Jimmy Collins Bill Jurges Lee Collins Jurges Dizzy Dean Drake Charley Grimm Phil Cavaretta Cavaretta Grimm

Athens Bulldogs edge Jackson Red Devils 26 25 in SECAA clash

Captain Carl Wilson scored 14 for Athens but substitute Bill Allen sealed a 26 25 win as Athens improves to back to back SECAA victories. Brisk first-quarter lead and late rally by Jackson marked a tight, football-like finish.

Carl Wilson Jackson Athens Bulldogs Jackson Red Devils Wilson Bulldogs Bill Allen Allen Rhodes Athens Bradford Babe Loney Red Devils Bruce Lawson Flaker Columbus Central Dick Osborn Osborn Chism van Dyke Stevenson Keller Jackeson Coon Lawson P. Loney Gast B. Loney Bardin

Racine Defeats Chauncey 54 to 12 in Tight Matchup

Racine won 54 to 12 over Chauncey Dover on Racine floor. Quarter scores were 8 6 27 13 for Racine and 7 0 2 2 for Chauncey. Referee John Halliday of Gallipolis officiated. Reserve teams close but Chauncey lost 25 11. Another note reports War Admiral’s light workout at Hialeah Park for the Widener Challenge Cup.

Racine Chauncey Dover Chauncey John Halliday Gallipolis Admiral Miami Fla U.P Hialeah Park

Pomeroy Falls at New Boston in District Game

New Boston defeated Pomeroy 45 to 19 as Martin led the visitors with 17 points. The Panthers faced a quick, decisive loss in Friday night action, dropping New Boston to six straight wins this season while limiting Pomeroy’s scoring.

Pomeroy Panthers New Boston Martin

Olive-Orange Triumph Over Rutland in Friday Game

Olive-Orange defeated Rutland 34 to 15 as Pratt tallied seven baskets for Olive-Orange. Norwood Knight coached the Olive-Orange squad while Tuppers Plains and Rutland reserve teams finished 27 to 12, with Olive-Orange again the winner.

Rutland Olive-Orange Tuppers Plains Pratt Norwood Knight

Briggs Donates Stadiums to Michigan State Normal

Detroit Tigers owner Walter O. Briggs presents Michigan State Normal with football and baseball grand stands a field house and an indoor track facility enhancing athletics at the school set in Ypsilanti.

Detroit Walter O. Briggs Detroit Tigers Michigan State Normal

Bobcat Grapplers Defeat Case 16-13 In Dual Meet

Ohio University wrestling edged Case 16 to 13 in Cleveland on Saturday. The meet remained tied 13-13 until the final bout where Chet Adamczyk defeated Chuck Zentgraf at heavyweight to seal the win.

Cleveland U.P Ohio University Case Chet Adamczyk Ohio Chuck Zentgraf

Lawrence selects Brock as all state high school pivot

Lawrence Nebraska names Tom Brock, younger brother of Charley Brock Nebraska's All America center, as the state’s top high school center.

Lawrence Tom Brock Charley Brock Nebraska

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