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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

8

Bobcats edge Wesleyan in high scoring thriller 57 to 46

Ohio University defeats Ohio Wesleyan 57 46 for its Buckeye Conference victory. Malakas and Reiser lead with 18 and 17 points respectively as both teams showcase sharpshooting at Men’s Gym before about 1 500 fans.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Buckeye Bishops Ohio Wesleyan Ray Detrick Johnny Malakas George Hood Gene Riita Jimmy Reiser Wesleyand Johnny Malokas Malokas Reiser Forsythe Malakas Lalich Rinto Grothaus G' Os Hood Kenasesedassun Rodgers Ncscs Peoples Csiawinctncsus Csense Wolanski Ae Donchess Faught Walker Patterson Kirchwehm Torre Misa Donchess Tehan Xavier Mueller Wittenberg

Detroit Ready For Joe Louis Max Schmeling Title Fight

Detroit officials confirm plans for a June heavyweight title clash at Briggs Stadium with Joe Louis defending his crown against Max Schmeling. New York promoter Joe Jacobs holds Schmeling under contract and has not rejected the deal. Frank MacDowell of the Michigan State Boxing Commission says negotiations are near completion.

Detroit Joe Louis Max Schmeling Joe Jacobs New York Frank MacDowell Michigan State Boxing Commission Briggs Stadium Tigers

Marshall Wins From Redskins

Marshall college defeated Miami 58 to 27 to extend its Buckeye Conference winning streak. Julius Rivlin led with 19 points, George Ayersman added 15, while Miami’s Bils Cromer scored eight.

Huntington U.p—Marshall College Buckeye Miami Marshall Julius Rivlin

Zaleski Social Notes Show Local Movers and Visits

Mr and Mrs Walter Morris rented the Wilcox property on Commercial Ave to open a first floor restaurant with a second floor dwelling. Mrs W J Weed visits Mineral. Helen Jones Hamden and Garnet Woolweaver Dundas visit Helen McKibben. Ira Jones preaches at Zaleski M E Church. Don Anders and Margaret Nelsonville visit Anna Kohler. Beulah Harvey and son Stanley visit George Wilcox's family. Helen McKibben visits Ruth Davis Murray City. Mrs Louisa Hamilton ill with pneumonia at McArthur. George Kavanaugh Sr improves after pneumonia. H E Ansel Swerly visit Zaleski. Alonzo Tripp returns to street after a year.

Zaleski Walter Morris Wilcox Shipley Commercial Ave W. J. Weed Mineral Helen Jones Hamden Garnet Woolweaver Dundas Elen McKibben Ira Jones M. E

Conacher Retires From Ice Sport After Storied Maple Leafs Run

Toronto star Charles Conacher longtime Maple Leafs ace right wing and two time NHL leading scorer announces retirement from professional hockey today ending a storied era with Toronto.

Toronto Charles Chuck) Conacher Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League

Pro football needs a czar says Detroit Lions owner

Detroit Lions owner Dick Richards urges a high commissioner to elevate pro football and boost public standing. He names Grantland Rice as an ideal czar and criticizes the sport’s image as fly-by-night. Richards recalls Lions profits and misses with Whizzer White pursuing Rhodes at Oxford.

Arcadia Cal U.P Dick Richards Detroit Lions Richards Grantland Rice Detroit White Lions Colorado Star Dutch Clark Whizzer Oxford United Press

College scores brief from the Messenger Sports page

Marshall 58 Miami 27. Ohio U 57 Ohio Wesleyan 46. Findlay 49 Kenyon 45. Princeton 34 Yale 25. Syracuse 42 Penn State 39. Army 56 Brown 42. Long Island U 35 George Washington 25. Kansas 37 Missouri 82. Depauw 22 Wabash 19 OT. Glenville 74 Morris Harvey 47.

Marshall Miami Ohio U Ohio Wesleyan Findlay Kenyon Princeton Yale Syracuse Penn State Army Brown Long Island U George Washington

Bridges Signs New Contract With Tigers After Talks

Nashville report states Tommy Bridges, Detroit Tigers pitching star, has rejoined the club after adjusted contract terms. He went 15 12 last season, after three straight seasons with over 20 victories, but the figures were not released. Also notes that in Burma tattooing is regarded as a fine art.

Nashville Tenn U.P Tommy Bridges Detroit Tigers Bridges Burma

MacPhail to Run Dodgers Shakeup Brooklyn Club

Larry MacPhail, 47, signed a three year contract as executive vice president of the Dodgers with full authority to rebuild the Brooklyn club. He plans a farm system, park repairs, Burleigh Grimes as on field boss, and exclusive emphasis on obtaining players over cash in trades. Night baseball is not a priority as he focuses on building a competitive, money making team.

George Kirkley New York A.P Larry MacPhail Kaiser Brooklyn Baseball Club MacPhail Dodgers Burleigh Grimes van Mungo Mungo Cubs Frey Collins Marty Shaun Buddy Hassett Grimes Brooklyn Columbus American Association Cincinnati Reds

Braddock to Face Farr in Friday Fight for Title Shot

James J. Braddock meets Tommy Farr in a Friday bout with Farr the 8-5 favorite. Braddock targets a path back to the heavyweight crown and a potential meeting with Max Baer on March 11. A loss could end Braddock’s career while Farr seeks financial security and a lasting American career. Farr has sharpened a knockout punch in training and beat tougher drills after Louis defeat.

Braddock Farr Louis

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