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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

9

Teams Meet at Huntington Saturday in Crucial Fray

Buckeye and Ohio Conference contenders Ohio University and Marshall, tied for the lead, head to Huntington, West Virginia, for a decisive showdown that could reshape the circuit title picture. Other results include Muskingum topping Wittenberg 37 34 and Xavier upsetting Butler 28 26 as major weekend action reshapes standings.

Columbus Buckeye Ohio Ohio University Marshall Huntington W. Va Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Tia Wandall Hart Aiouan Pirppyeu Ohio U Delaware Cam Henderson Athens University of Dayton Dayton Miami Flyers Redskins Nto Wesleyan Muskingum Wittenberg Muskies Heidelberg Bowling Green Bears Ohio Northern Otterbein Westerville Sam Loucks Capital Case Western Reserve Denison Wooster Oberlin Nick Frascella Kenyon Hiram Kent State Defiance Xavier Butler Roy Neary Musketeers Syracuse Red Cats City College of New York Nebraska Stanford Kentucky Akron Youngstown Fenn W. L

Purdue Heavy Favorite for Big Ten Title Contenders

Purdue enters tonight as the team to beat in the Big Ten after four straight wins. The Boilers face Illinois in a key headliner while Ohio State Indiana Iowa and Michigan chase. Standings show Purdue and Illinois near the top with Ohio State undefeated and Michigan pulling even as conference play narrows.

Purdue Chicago U.P Illinois Boilermakers Ilinois Indiana Iowa Harry Combes Doug Mills Illini Ohio State Buckeyes Minnesota Michigan Maroons Wolverines Wisconsin Hawkeyes Badgers Northwestern Wildcats W.L. Tp. Op. Prreue Neeageemeesenn

Indians and Browns swing three player trade

In a major off season deal brokered by Hornsby the Indians traded Joe Vosmik Bill Knickerbocker and Oral Hildebrand to the Browns for Julius Solters Lyn Lary and Ivy Paul Andrews. The move aims to bolster two underperforming clubs from 1936.

Cleveland Trader Horn Rogers Hornsby Cleveland Indians Indians Joe Vosmik Bill Knickerbocker Oral Hildebrand Browns Julius Solters Lyn Lary Ivy Paul Andrews Hornsby Cyril Slapnicka Steve O'Neil Alva Bradley Tris Speaker Vosmik Solters Baltimore Boston Red Sox Knickerbocker Toledo Lary New York Yankees Jimmy Reese Yanks Boston Washington Senators Hildebrand Andrews Red Sox Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Oakland Calif Ralph Guldaht St. Louis St. Louis Browns Paul Andrews Los Angeles’ Bulldogs Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Ernie Pinckett San Diego Glenn Cunningham Kansas 165Th Infantry New York David Urbach

Officials find Sandusky residents duplicating social security filings

Officials report repeated cases in Sandusky where residents have registered twice for social security benefits. The uncoveries span multiple filings, prompting inquiries by local authorities and questions about the registration process.

Sandusky, O U.P

Tilden Urges Budge Wood Mako Davis Cup Team

William Tilden voices hope the United States can reclaim the Davis Cup with a three man squad of Donald Budge Sidney Wood and Gene Mako but doubts the Lawn Tennis Association will pick them He criticizes officials for favoring younger earnest players and notes Jack Crawford’s decline in international play.

Daytona Beach Fla U.P United States Lawn Tennis Association Donald Budge Sidney Wood Gene Mako William T. Tilden Wood Tilden Budge Bryan Grant Bobby Riggs Charley Harris Frank Parker Gottfried von Cramm Bunny Austin Jack Crawford Adrian Quist Bill Riggs Grant Parker Harris Jack Fred Perry

Ohio University Mermen Suffer Double Defeat on Road Trip

The Ohio University swimming team, coached by B. E. Hughes, lost twice on a weekend road swing to Western Reserve University 53 22 and Fenn College 46 29. Marty Miller won both diving events, while captain Jimmy Troughton set a 1 07 8 100 yard backstroke record. Weber and Augustine led Ohio with high point totals for the season.

Ohio University Ohio Tankers B. E. Hughes Western Reserve University Fenn College of Cleveland Marty Miller Ohio George Augustine Sugar Creek Bill Navy Jimmy Troughton Red Cats Fenn Bobcats Augustine Zoroworski Weber Wright Ludwinski Snee Bobcat George Bishop

Owens Garners Four Spots on U S All American Track Team

Jesse Owens of Ohio State earns four berths on the Amateur Athletic Union all American track and field squad, including the 100 and 200 meters, the 200 meter hurdles and the broad jump, edging rival Donald Lash of Indiana who takes three events. The nine Olympic champions are represented, with Owens among the standout selections across sprint and field events.

New York U.P Jesse Owens Ohio State Amateur Athletic Union Daniel J. Ferris Owens Donald Lash Indiana Lash Ralph Metcalfe Marquette Club Archie Williams University of California Eddie O’brien New York A. C Johnny Woodruff University of Pittsburgh Cornelius Johnson Compton Junior College America Ferris Willie Ritola N.y.ac John Woodruff Charles Hornbostel Bloomington Ind Glenn Cunningham Lawrence Kas University Indiana Thomas Ottey Pennsylvania A. C Philadelphia Jean Berthelot Millrose A. A Louis Gregory Hurdies Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist College Hurdies — Forrest Towns University Georgia Glenn Hardin Louisiana State

Birthday Celebration for Maude Laten Chauncey

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Laten Sunday to honor their daughter Maude on her birthday anniversary. The guest of honor received gifts and flowers as twenty guests enjoyed a cafeteria style dinner and an afternoon of music and social chat.

Chauncey Ross Laten Maude

Mrs Flossie Keefer Improving After Major Surgery

Mrs Flossie Keefer of Corning formerly of Chauncey shows satisfactory recovery from a major operation at Grant Hospital Columbus two weeks ago. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Smart of Chauncey.

Chauncey Flossie Keefer Corning Grant Hospital Columbus Keefer Daniel Smart

Bronze bust of Mayor Gunter hidden in Montgomery bank

A new bronze bust of Mayor W. A. Gunter is concealed in a Montgomery bank vault after arrival to keep it unseen until its installation in the city hall under construction.

Vallt Montgomery Ala Uri W. A. Gunter City Hall

Chauncey PTA Plans Charity Play Tonight and Tomorrow

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association reports strong ticket sales for a two night charity entertainment at the Chauncey high school auditorium. The program features Chauncey faces and places photos and an amateur section with local participants and prizes.

Chauncey Pta Group Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Chauncey

Grant Defeats Budge For Dixie Singles Title In Tampa

Bryan Grant, the Atlanta tennis star, captured the Dixie singles title at Tampa defeating Don Budge of Oakland in a championship match. The win follows his Miami-Biltmore triumph a week earlier, as Grant climbs toward top USTA ranking.

New York Grant Tampa Fla Budge Stant Augusta Minneapolis Patty Berg Patty

Beckleys and High School Annex Win In Inaugural Table Tennis Matches

In the first Table Tennis League night at the American Legion and Armory, Beckleys defeated a Battery C team and the High School Faculty beat O U Phys Ed Faculty. Roberts and Nellis led HS with wins. Beckleys’ Nichols and Beckley defeated Hall and McKinstry. Upcoming week features Beckleys vs O U Phys Ed and High School vs Armory.

Beckleys O. U Armory American Legion Roberts Tripp Nellis Hughes Weick< Selbourn H. S Herbert Essex Nessley Trepp Beckley C” Battery P. ©. Nichols Hall of the Armory Paul Beckley McKinstry Devlin Green Earl Beckley Mitchell the Armory Nichols Dorman O. U. Phys Legion

Snakes Reported in Chauncey Yard Area

S E LaHugh and C W Tippie workers in the Chauncey Section report a live 16 inch adder found on tracks between Chauncey and Jacksonville on Friday January 45. Later near Doty they saw several caterpillars on the rails.

Chauncey S. E. LaHugh C. W. Tippie Jacksonville Doty LaHugh

Reverend N Crawford to Speak at PTA Meeting

Chauncey Greens Runs Parent-Teacher Association meets Monday at 7 in the high school auditorium. President Mrs Myrtle Olbers leads the business session before Rev Neil Crawford of the Athens Church of Christ delivers the guest address.

Chauncey The Greens Myrtle Olbers Neil Crawford Athens Church of Christ

Dover Township Constable Injured At Home

Homer Sisson, a Dover Township constable, is confined to his home with an injury to his left eye caused by flying coal.

Chauncey Homer Sisson Mr. Sisson Dover Township

Martha Bible Class Meeting Friday at Fulton Home

The January gathering of the Martha Bible Class will be held in Mrs. Daniel Fulton’s home this Friday night with Mrs. L. L. Howard assisting as hostess.

Chauncey Martha Daniel Fulton L. L. Howard

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