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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

11

Alumni athletic group forms at Jacksonville Trimble high

Nearly 100 supporters met Thursday night at the Jacksonville Trimble high school auditorium to organize an alumni athletic association. Foster Sayre and Dr. B. B. Buckley led the planning, aiming to boost school athletics, recognize seniors, and strengthen football basketball and track under coach W. M. Anderson.

Jacksonville Jacksonville-Trimble High School Foster Sayre B. B. Buckley I-T J-T

Case Credit Split Advances Against Ohio Conference Rift

Cleveland’s Case School of Applied Science leads a potential three member exodus from the Ohio Conference with John Carroll and Baldwin Wallace likely to follow. Western Reserve already departed years ago, signaling a civil war within the league.

Cleveland Ohio Case John Carroll Baldwin Wallace Western Reserve Case School of Applied

Sports Q and A and Ohio sports meeting notes

A sports Q and A column answers questions about the 1937 Cleveland Indians schedule and the 1930 Kentucky Derby. It also reports on a Thursday meeting addressed by Ohio University official B T Grover and Ohio State coach Ernie Godfrey, praising alumni support and athletic balance with academics.

Truck Blocks Route 33 After Skid Into Ditch Near Pomeroy

John H. Davis of Michigan drove a truck and semi trailer into the ditch one mile north of Pomeroy on Route 33 last night. Davis reportedly lost control. no injuries were reported. State Highway Patrol members investigated.

John H. Davis Michigan Pomeroy Patral Davis

Funeral for Mrs. M L Swann on 28th anniversary day

In Cincinnati Ohio funeral services were held for Mrs Maymie L Swann exactly 28 years after her marriage with the same minister who officiated at the wedding presiding again on the same day of the week.

Cincinnati Maymie L. Swann

Banquet Tickets On Sale For Ohio University Honorees

Tickets for a testimonial banquet honoring Ohio University's football team and coaches go on sale at Hotel Berry with a limit of 300. Principal speaker will be Jimmy Conzelman, Washington U. coach and noted author. Committee members named include Nichols Sells Gill Whaley Cornell Erskine Goldsberry and Good. Legion members may buy from Dowler or Gibson while Finsterwald handles Elks Club sales.

Ohio University Hotel Berry Jimmy Conzelman Washington U P. O. Nichols E. F. Sells C. M. Gill A. E. Whaley C. C

Case teams push secession from their conference

Science led the push to leave a 20 school conference. Case Tech editorials condemn the league as outdated while leaders from Cincinnati Reserve and Carroll back withdrawal. Coaches Carlin and Conley say the conference hinders Case and favors smaller schools.

Science The Case Tech Case Rough Riders Jeff Carlin Tom Conley Carroll Carlin

Celestial Forecast Promises Turmoil Yet Lucrative Outcomes

Lively planetary movements portend upheaval and disruption with potential benefits through discreet action and wise choices. Romance, adventure, and decisive actions by elders and women are highlighted, with birthdays signaling a year of turmoil that may evolve into lucrative, satisfying outcomes through calm, prudent decisions.

Get Me Dat Bum Louis Roars Galento After Bout

Tony Galento roared Get me dat bum Louis as fans packed Tony Galento’s tavern in Orange New York after his one round knockout of Jorge Brescia. Promoter Mike Jacobs planned a potential Madison Square Garden bout with Lou Nova while Galento eyes Natey Brown in Detroit February 8 and Abe Feldman in Miami February 22.

Louis Galento Tony Galento Orange N. Y Joe Louis Tony Jorge Brescia Pampas Brescia Mike Jacobs John Henry Lewis Summit N. J Madison Square Garden

Bulldogs Meet Nelsonville in Second Home Contest Tonight

The Athens High School Bulldogs host Nelsonville Greyhounds in a SECAA game at 7 p.m. The team seeks a second home win after a close loss to Middleport and sits fourth with a .500 record.

Bulldogs Nelsonville Athens High School Nelsonville Greyhounds Middleport Harry Lackey Bulldog Yellow Jackets

Withhold Relief From Those Not Registering

Athens County relief officials say many families have not filed new 90 day re registrations. Food orders will be withheld until re registration and a new application is filed. Employables must re register at the NRS office and at relief headquarters, then be investigated. Unemployables must file a new application at the relief office. Cantons sparrow census begins to study if the species becomes a menace.

Athens County Fred Shafer NRS Campbell Block W. State and Court Sts Canton Neo-Naturalist Society

Rail Time Card Updates and Athens Airport Service

The timetable lists multiple Baltimore and Ohio trains with inbound and outbound notes, including Diplomat and National Limited services, daily and weekend variations. It also details Chesapeake & Ohio, New York Central trains, and air service schedules from Athens Municipal Airport with morning and afternoon flights west east and north routes.

Baltimore & Obto Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central “North Athens Municipal Airport East North

Bobcat Mat Squad Faces Buckeyes in Ohio State Duel

Ohio University hosts a dual with Ohio State at 2:30 p.m. in the Men's Gymnasium highlighting weight class clashes from 135 to 175 pounds as Olson reshapes his lineup. Montenaro of Columbus and Bijak battle in key bouts while Chet Adams and Dounes renew their heavyweight clash.

Bobcat Ohio State Ohio University Ohio State Buckeyes Bucks Athens West Virginia Indiana Illinois Thor Olson Columbus Floyd Schwartzwalder Spike” Mooney Olson Paul DeTeurk Ed Bijak Tony Montonaro Evanns Sepeta Isadore Bass Cleveland DeTeurk Bijak Sepeta Montenaro Chet Adams Dounes Adams Garner Martin Portak Beshara DeTourk McAntire Meyer Bass Gordon Peltier Claugus Glenn Griffith Bobcats

College basketball results across several games

Kent State defeated Ashland 30 to 27 while Findlay beat Lawrence Tech 45 to 43. Marietta won 54 to 40 over Otterbein and Wilmington 44 to 28 over Bliss. Bluffton won 42 to 38 over Defiance. Michigan trailed Penn State 16 to 12. Berea prevailed 45 to 34 over Ky Wesleyan, Susquehanna lost 58 to 39 at Bucknell. Villanova topped Catholic University 87 to 26. Ottoville led Glandorf 27 to 26, Lima St. Ger 25 and St. Joseph 19 over Wapakoneta.

Columbus U.P Kent State University Ashland College Ashlands Kent Staters Golden Flashes Pete Gulgin Paul Hazen Staters Eagles Wayne Griffith Kent Harold Shaffer Jim Richcreek Ashland Sprague Virgil Scobey Ohio Wooster Capital Case Marietta Otterbein Steve Nesha Roan Spessard Dick Hatcher Findlay College Lawrence Tech Detroit Hatcher Don Renninger Findlay Wilmington Bliss College Bluffton Defiance Bowling Green Mt. Union Muskingum Ohio Northern

Sudden Death Rounds Begin In Golf Meet

In San Francisco Lakeside Country Club, 32 top golfers start two sudden death 18 hole rounds to cut field to eight. Notables include Lighthorse Harry Cooper and Jug McSpaden. Johnny Perelli tied for second with Art Doering at 139, while Zell Eaton led at 140 and other stars followed. Joe Ferrando and Cito Machado earned last spots in qualifying. several top names failed to advance. A brief note adds that much of Holland lies below sea level due to land reclamation and dikes.

San Francisco U.P Lakeside Country Club Links Harry Cooper Chweopee Mass Harold Jug) McSpaden Winchester Johnny Perelli Lake Tahoe Cal Art Doering Stanford University Zell Eaton Oklahoma City Sammy Snead Jimmy Demaret Dick Metz Johnny Revolta Ed Dudley Joe Ferrando Cito Machada Oakland Jimmy Thompson Shawnee

Once Great Alexander Attraction In Nickle Museum

Old Pete Grover Cleveland Alexander, once a World Series pitcher, performs a five cent act at Hubert's Museum on 42nd Street recounting the 1926 Series moment against Tony Lazzeri. He describes his past with the House of David and a semi pro club while noting his current sobriety and fame as a Hall of Fame nod approaches.

New York 42Nd Street Alexander the Great Pete Grover Cleveland Alexander Broadway Old Pete Tony Lazzeri Cooperstown N. Y Leaches House of David Cardinals Yankees Jess Haines Lazzeri Tony Alexander

Panthers Ready for Second Weekly Tilt at Chillicothe

Pomeroy Panthers travel to Chillicothe for their second game of the week after a 4-2 start. They beat Jackson Tuesday night, marking their fourth win in six outings and their second league contest this season.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Chillicothe Panthers Jackson

Mrs Louisa Larret Guards Son’s Whisky Habit

In Chartham 103 year old Louisa Larret drinks a small whisky thrice daily for health and keeps it secret from her 84 year old son James to prevent him from being led astray.

Son London Louisa Larret Chartham James

Kent State Upsets Ashland In Ohio College Basketball

Kent State toppled unbeaten Ashland 30 to 27 in Columbus. Wayne Griffith led Kent State with eight points while Harold Shaffer had seven. Ashland's Jim Richcreek was held to six. The upset alters the conference standings as other scores tracked Ohio Conference results.

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