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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

9

Trade talk swirls around Cleveland and St Louis deal

Harry Grayson of NEA Service critiques the winter trade involving Lyn Lary Julius Solters Ivy Paul Andrews Bill Knickerbocker Joe Vosmik and Oral Hildebrand. He questions Cleveland's judgment and notes the need for a catcher while praising Branch Rickey and Rogers Hornsby in shaping talent and moves.

Harry Grayson NEA Service Rogers Hornsby Cleveland Baseball Club Grayson St. Louis Branch Rickey Cardinals Hornsby Rickey Browns Cleveland Lyn Lary Julius Solters Ivy Paul Andrews Bill Knickerbocker Joe Vosmik Oral Hildebrand Knickerbocker Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Cyril ©. Slapnicka Alva Bradley Rolly Hemsley Slapnicka Lary Cuyahoga County Vosmik Solters Red Sox Indians Hildebrand Andrews Butler Hemsley Monte Pearson

Hubbell Signs For 1937 Giants Contract

New York Giants announce pitcher Carl Hubbell has signed a 1937 contract with the club. The left hander, last year's National League MVP, boosted from 1935 earnings of 17,500 to around 22,500 for 1937. Hubbell led the league with 26 wins and a 2.41 ERA per nine innings. He also posted a 16 game winning streak, the longest NL run since 1912.

NEW York U.P Carl Hubbell New York Giants Eddie Brannick Hubbell Giants Treasury Department Brannick Rube Marquard

Al Gainer Knocks Out Brooklyn Boxer in New Haven

Al Gainer of New Haven Conn a Negro lightweight heavy weight boxer scored a technical knockout over Ralph Barbara of Brooklyn in the third round here Tuesday night. Gainer floored Barbara in the first round and twice in the second. In the preliminaries George Ceresky of Akron won a six round decision over Izzy Moidel of Wheeling West Virginia. Jack Patton of Fairmont West Virginia defeated Jack Dobbs of Cleveland in six rounds.

Youngstown al Gainer New Haven Conn Gainer Ralph Barbara Brooklyn Barbara George Ceresky Akron Izzy Moidel Wheeling W. Va Jack Patton Fairmont Jack Dobbs Cleveland

Detroit Bowl Draw Draws 20 000 In City Leagues

Detroit screens a busy bowling scene with more than 20,000 men active in sanctioned leagues in the city. A manufacturing league stands out with 102 five man teams competing across the circuit.

Detroit

Ohio Wins Sixth Straight Over Dayton In Buckeye Meet

Ohio edged Dayton 35 to 27 to remain atop the Buckeye Conference with four league wins. Marshall trails with three. Key Ohio players included Nick Lalich who sparked a second half surge and Gene Rinta who led Dayton with 15 points on seven field goals and a free throw. Elmer Bache paced Ohio with 13 points on six field goals and a free throw.

Hocus Pocus Johnny Malakas Bobcats Gene Rinta Sterling Bobcat Nick Lalich Lalich Ohio Rinta Malakas George Bache Dayton Gene Riita George Hood Flyers Elmer Bache Buckeye

Briton Defeats Small Montana in Flyweight Title Route

Benny Lynch of Scotland defeated Small Montana Tuesday night to clear the line for a unification claim. Lynch, flyweight titleholder in the British Empire, must beat Vincent Angelman of France, IBU recognized champion, to secure the claim.

London U.P Montana Benny Lynch Scotland Lynch British Empire Vincent Angelman France International Boxing Union

Pompoon relies on mascot bulldog for racing fame

The successful 1936 thoroughbred Pompoon is said to owe much of his fame to a toy bulldog mascot that accompanies him on every trip, becoming a notable part of his persona and appeal.

Pompoon New York

Gun and Rod in Every Duffer's Golf Bag

In a mock USGA rule, a 1937 spoof envisions duffers shooting game in the rough and using fishing rods in play once rules change on January 1, 1988. Duffers would be graded by wildlife-themed labels and courses noted for game preserving scenery.

Mac Jacksonville Fla U.P United States Golf Association 1791 USGA Dr. Livingstone Jones Smith St. Andrews of America United Presa

Bobcats Lead as Ohio U. Tops Dayton in Buckeye Play

Ohio University remains unbeaten in the Buckeye Conference after a 35 to 27 win over Dayton. Wesleyan’s Johnny McAdams starred for the Bishops with 18 points, guiding a 35 to 27 upset of Miami. Marshall also beat Centre 33 to 29. In the Ohio Conference Ohio Northern fell to Bowling Green 50 to 49 while Otterbein beat Wittenberg 40 to 38. Toledo edged Detroit 39 to 38 in overtime, Chuck Chuckovits adding 14. Kenyon topped Capital 37 to 31 and Kent State beat Hiram 35 to 2. Amington and Defiance were set to meet tonight.

Columbus U.P Ohio University Buckeye Marshall College Bobcats University of Dayton Ohio Wesleyan Miami Nick Lalich Gene Rvita Ohio U Wesleyan Johnny McAdams Bishops McAdams Jim McKinnie Pete Roberts Marshall Centre College Ohio Ohio Northern Bowling Green Polar Bears Muskingum Otterbein Muskies Westerville Wittenberg University of Toledo Five University of Detroit Combine Chuck” Chuckovits Toledo Kenyon Capital Kent State Hiram Amington Defiance

Mullins Named Loyola Mentor in New Coaching Move

Larry Moon Mullins, famed Notre Dame fullback of 1929 and 1930, signed a three year contract as Loyola University New Orleans head coach. He replaces Eddie Reed whose contract was not renewed. Mullins has spent the last five years as head coach at St Benedicts College Atchison Kansas. Salary terms were not released.

New Orleans U.R Larry Moon) Mullins Notre Dame Loyola University Mullins St. Benedict's College Atchison, Kan Eddie Reed

Doyle Beaten on Disqualification in Comeback Bout

London reports Irish heavyweight Jack Doyle was disqualified in the first round for striking Alf Robinson while on his knees, ending his attempted comeback in an eight round bout. Robinson was knocked down twice early in the opening round.

London U.P Jack Doyle New York Hollywood Alf Robinson Alf

Religious Education Heads Conduct Chauncey Sessions

Chauncey hosted a three day demonstration church school at the Church of Christ led by Elbert Starn Cleveland Mrs James Wyker North Jackson and Miss Florence Martin Dayton Attendance was strong despite high water with sessions for children and adults and many teachers and ministers attending The Friendship Bible Class led by Pearl Henry and the High School Class led by Christine Brown met Saturday night followed by social hour and refreshments Dinner was served at the Church Parish House Friday and Saturday nights by the Loyal Woman's Bible Class Sunday saw 125 attendees for a youth rally chaired by Reverend Leland Goodman

Chauncey Christine Brown Church Loyal Woman's Bible Class Leland Goodman

Illness Relapse Visits Chauncey Social Circle

Chauncey, Mrs T D Schoon has relapsed after previous improvement since Christmas. Nearby visitors include Mrs Carrie Channel and guests Mrs Sarah Hunley Dolly Cunningham Mrs Sarah Rescoe Mrs Bertha Shafer. Attendees at Nazarene Church services included Mrs Hanson and Mrs Hunley. Lawrence Shields returned to Columbus after weekend with Chauncey family. Funeral attended in Athens for Mrs Clarence Mansfield.

Chauncey T. D. Schoonover Carrie Channel Sarah Hunley Dolly Cunningham Athens Sarah Rescoe the Plains Bertha Shafer Beaumont Arthur Finney Stella Alta Springfield Ervin Finney Haneon Hanson Hunley Nazarene Church Lawrence Shields Columbus Charles C. Shields Ellis Ave D. M. Sawyer Dow Cannon Greens Run Clarence Mansfield Athens Church of Christ

Webb in Sanitarium at Rocky Glenn in McConnelsville

Harry Webb of near Salem and formerly of Chauncey is receiving treatment at Rocky Glenn Sanitarium in McConnelsville. He has been there two weeks and is said to show some improvement. His wife Jennie Webb and Rev and Mrs Drell Goff visited him Monday.

Chauncey Harry Webb Near Salem Rocky Glenn Sanitarium McConnelsville Jennie Webb Drell Goff

Former Athens County Man Dies in Toledo

Chauncey Frederick B. Lyon age 65 formerly of Athens County died January 13 at 1030 Atlantic Ave Toledo after a week long illness. He was traffic manager for Merchants Delivery Co and had lived in Toledo 45 years. Survived by wife Pearl daughter Mrs Fredna Birkhold step daughter Mrs Selma Wessendorf both of Toledo two brothers Charles Noblesville Ind and William Dayton. He was son of Mrs Karns eldest sister Mrs Mary Tipple Lyon and was raised in the Tippie home. He leaves two aunts Mrs Bec ca Haning Athens and Mrs Emma Farrow Wylam Ala.

Chauncey Frederick B. Lyon Athens County Mattie Karns Atlantic Ave Toledo Ohio Lyon Merchants Delivery Co Pearl Fredna Birkhold Selma Wessendorf Charles Noblesville Ind William Dayton Karns Mary Tippie Lyon Tippie Becca Haning Athens Emma Farrow Wylam Ala Karnes Alabame Farrow

Elizabeth Channell in Hospital in Columbus

Elizabeth Channell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Channell underwent an operation for mastoid and sinus in Mercy Hospital Columbus Saturday The operation was serious but she is reported to be recovering satisfactorily Her mother is with her at the hospital A brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Heber Channell came from Akron to be present for the operation Her father Ralph Channell visited her Sunday

Chauncey Elizabeth Ralph Channel Mercy Hospital Columbus Miss Channell Heber Channell Akron Miss Channel Ralph Channell

Theisens at Inauguration in Washington

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr left today for Washington to attend the inauguration and spend a few days visiting the capital and sights during their trip

Theisens Chauncey Herman Theisen Washington

Middleport Grabs Narrow 17-16 Victory Over Athens Bulldogs

Middleport High edged Athens High 17 16 on Tuesday night in a tight clash. Athens dropped to 2-2 on the season, facing risk of falling to the second division as they hit a road game at Nelsonville on Friday.

Middleport High Athens High Bulldogs Athens Nelsonville

Ohio Conference Attacked Again by Capital Chimes

Capital University editorial in The Capital Chimes denounces the Ohio Conference as weak and worthless likening it to a Japanese naval treaty and urges scrapping the league The piece praises Akron for seeking a new conference with Baldwin Wallace Toledo Xavier and Akron University as a path toward stronger competition and unity for Ohio colleges

Columbus Ohio Capital University Capital Chimes University of Akron Akron Baldwin-Wallace Toledo Xavier Akron University Ohio Conference

Hoist Engineer Named at Hocking Mine

Hubert McDonald 24, after a training period ends Thursday, advanced to hoist engineer at the Hocking Mine. He lives near The Plains, is married with two sons Jackie 2 and Gene months. Mrs McDonald is remembered as Miss Dorothy Klocker.

the Plains Hubert McDonald Hocking McDonald Plains Jackie Gene Dorothy Klocker

Ex Buck Enters Aviation Service in Army Cadet Training

Columbus report says Frank Fisch former Ohio State backfield star received notice of appointment as a cadet in the Army Air Corps. He is assigned to Randolph Field Texas for training. Fisch, a Mansfield native, played at Ohio in 1933 34 45 and was regarded as a top passer in the Midwest. Since graduation he has worked for the state highway department.

Columbus Frank Fisch Ohio State Army Air Corps Randolph Field Tex Fisch Ohio Midwest State Highway Department

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