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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1933

Page

5

Ohio Routs Marshall After Brown Burst

Ohio University defeated Marshall College 35 to 23 in Huntington. The pivotal surge came after Harold Brown sparked a five minute flurry that broke open a 14 all tie, turning the game into a decisive rout as Ohio grabbed second place in the Buckeye Conference.

Huntington West Virginia Ohio Ohio University Marshall College B. B Brown A. B Marshall Vanity Fair Buckeye Bisons Harry Lackey Bernard Berens Ramey Hunter Shade Saunders Harold Brown Parkersburg W. Va Kansas Marty Lackey Bobcats Gill Hunter Saunders Donahoe Kincaid Bobcat Mills Lackey Bobeo F. TF Gul Pemdlet Hallowen Cathite Bigneve Ree Beard Stephens Strickling Winters Marto Ohie Brown

Ohio University Bobcats Battle Marshall In Rough Game

The Buckeyes struggle through a hard fought contest against Marshall with multiple lead changes. Ohio guard Brown shines early before illness limits him as Harold Brown and Lackey pace a late push in a tense clash.

Wrestlers loom for title bout as Notre Dame routs Toledo

The card previews Lee Louis and Karl Davis facing Jim Landos for the title while Notre Dame crushed Toledo 42 to 14. Wycoff fell to John Pesek after a clash with Maddock, with Notre Dame holding a large early lead.

Lee Louis Karl Davis Wil Jim Landos Wycoff John Pesek Maddock Dan U.P Notre Toledo Notre Dame

P Fun for Otto He Nanamaker Stallion Event in Cleveland Heights

A small harness racing event was held January 4 in Cleveland Heights featuring the stable of Otto HE Nanamaker and three horses including Captain's Daughter. The program listed a stallion named Captain's Daughter among the racers and drew local enthusiasts.

Funfor Otto HE. Nanamaker Cleveland Heights

Center jumps and helps to advance the jumper’s feet

The description explains that if the center taps the ball with the right hand, the left foot should be advanced and both feet come together as he leaps. It notes the jumper starts facing sideways then swings to face the opponent midair.

Boxing card results from New York Pittsburgh and Terre Haute

In New York city fights King Levinsky stopped Meyer Christner 206 Akron Maxie Pink drew Tony Can della and Innocenti Biagueras knocked out Chris Karchi in New York. In Pittsburgh Eddie Wolfe defeated Teddy Yarosz and Alabama Kid KO'd Paul Oger in Dover. In Terre Haute Tiger Jack Fox won by technical knockout over Humbarto Arce and Pat Murphy stopped Tommy Merriott, while Leroy Gibson KO'd Harry Chapman and Clyde Pipe outpointed Link Hollenbeck.

New York King Levinsky Chicago Meyer “Kayo” Christner Akron Tony Candella Drew Maxie Pink Innocenti Biagueras Italy Chris Karchi Pittsburgh Eddie “Kid” Wolfe Memphis Teddy Wyarosz Alabama Kid Dover Del Paul Oger Moundsville W. Va Terre Haute Tiger Jack Fox Humbarto Arce Porto Rico Pat Murphy Danville Ill Tommy Merriott Indianapolis Leroy Gibson Harry Chapman Clyde Pipe Arcola Til Hollenbeck Marshall

Cissell to Sign Cleveland Contract Today

Cleveland Indians second baseman Bill Cissell will sign and return his contract today after being offered a salary raise. Toledo rookie southpaw Forrest Twogood also will sign, it was learned.

Cleveland U.P Bill Cissell Cleveland Indians Forrest Twogood Toledo

Trimble Grange Discusses County Dollar Use

At Grange No. 1880 meeting in Grange Hall lecturer Fisher and Extension Agent Thomas explained how county funds are raised and spent. A social hour followed. next event January 26 involves Pomona visitors and a church class program.

Grange Business Fisher Thomas Bert Fisher Trimbie Grange No County Pomona

Hold Pound Party Chauncey Union Auxiliary Stages Event

A pound party hosted by the Chauncey Woman's Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers was held Saturday night at Mrs. George Lovely's Mill Street home. Mrs. Minnie Palmer led readings and games were played. attendees included numerous named spouses and friends.

Chauncey Union Chauncey Chauncey Woman's Auxiliary United Mine Workers George Lovely Mill Street Minnie Palmer Charles Baker Bessie Perry Grace Smith Pearl Schoonover Marinda Cruikshank

Flour distribution in Chauncey Dover district

1114 sacks of government flour were distributed last week across Chauncey Dover district. Chauncey received 346 sacks, Millfield 380, Sugar Creek 238, and Beaumont 150 sacks.

Chauncey Government Chauncey - Dover Millfield Sugar Creek Beaumont

Eight mines marked for work today in state list

Jan. report notes eight mines scheduled for operation including Carbondale Black Diamond No. 9 Chauncey No. 25 No. 255 No. 28 and No. 107 with crews assigned to start daily tasks. The list highlights local mining activity across multiple sites.

CHAIN Carbondale Black Diamond Chauncey

Chauncey visitors from Bradbury and Athens weekend

Lyle Powell and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sayre with daughter Ada Bess of Bradbury Ohio were in Chauncey visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne on Mill Street. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Warry B. Nobie of Athens during the stay.

Chauncey Lyle Powell W. R. Sayre Ada Bess Bradbury, O Henry Osborne Mill Street Warry B. Nobie Athens

Basketball scores from Ohio U and others

Ohio University 85 beat Marshha 40 while Alabama topped Sewanee 22. Central Indiana Normal led Indiana Teachers 33 to 30. Geneva 32 defeated Carnegie Tech 1 in a listed set of college basketball results.

Ohio U Alabama Sewanee Central Indiana Normal Diana Geneva Carnegie Tech

Beer Baron Sought For Tax Fraud

Authorities target New York racketeer known as Dutch Schultz in a tax case. A warrant charges Arthur Flegenheimer with income tax evasion totaling over $22,000.

Pone New York Arthur Flegenheimer Dutch" Schultz

Trial by Jury Seaman Watson fights for welterweight chance

Seaman Thomas Watson of the British Navy, seeking a bout with Kid Chocolate for the featherweight title, faced three New York challengers before boxing commissioners granted a private trial. His qualifications were described as few and far between.

United States England Kid Chocolate New York Seaman Thomas Watson His Majesty's Navy Watson

Seven Sign Contracts In Gotham

In New York six players signed with the Yankees Giants and Dodgers over 24 hours forming a seven man total. Vernon Gomez Arndt Jorgens Don Brennan Russell Van Atta joined the Yankees Ryan joined the Giants Cuccinello joined the Dodgers. Lefty Gomez and Ed Barrow reached a compromise over a raise. Babe Ruth and Herb Pennock reportedly holdouts remain.

New York Lefty Gomez Yankees Giants Dodgers Yankee Vernon Gomez Arndt Jorgens Don Brennan Russell van Atta Jack “Blondie” Ryan Tony Cu Jack Ryan Ryan Buffalo Bill Terry Hughie Cris Carl Hubbell Mel Ott George Davis Glen Spencer

Donie Bush Endorses Youth on Baseball's 1933 Rise

The piece argues creating success with young managers and players, highlighting Joe Cronin as Washington Americans’ 1933 skipper at 26. It cites Mel Ott, Freddy Lindstrom, and college men like Christy Mathewson and Frankie Frisch, asserting youthful talent can prevail with proper seasoning and experience.

Cincinnati the Messenger Joe Cronin Washington Americans Clarke Griffith O. K Griffith Cronin Melvin Ott Giants Freddy Lindstrom Pirates Gibson Johnny Evers Troy New York Cubs Christy Mathewson Bucknell Frankie Frisch Fordham George Davis City of New

King Levinsky KOs Christner in Fifth Round

Chicago heavyweight King Levinsky defeated Meyer Christner of Akron by technical knockout in the fifth round at St Nicholas Arena. Levinsky landed a hard right to the jaw after four even rounds and floor Christner seven times in the closing session before referee Gunboat Smith stopped the bout. Levinsky weighed 290 and Christner 206.

New York U.2 King Levinsky Chicago Meyer K.O Christner Akron St. Nicholas Arena Kingfish Meferee Smith Levinsky

Blair Returns to Help Reds Infield

Clarence Blair, ex Cubs infielder with PCL last season, is signed by Cincinnati Reds manager Donie Bush. Blair can play third, short or second base and is described as a capable hitter as he reenters the major leagues.

Clarence Blair Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Angels Donie Bush Reds

Veterans Lead in World Three Cushion Championship

In Chicago the world three cushion billiards championship shows veteran dominance with Welker Cochran undefeated after 20 of 45 games. Tiff Denton meets Arthur Thurnblad as action continues, with Frank Scoville and Johnny Layton posting notable results and Augie Kieckhofer edging Hall in a late-night finish.

Welker Cochran Hollywood Cochran Idle Tiff Denton Kansas City Arthur Thurnblad Chicago Frank Scoville Buffalo Jay Bozeman Vallejo Cal

Hosket Leads Buckeyes With 10 In Xavier Victory

Bill Hosket, center, again led Ohio State with 10 points against Xavier University, bringing his season total to 65. Other top scorers include Lew Hinchman with 58 and Captain Howard Mattison with 8, followed by Bob Colburn 51 and Herb Brown 42.

Columbus Bill Hosket Ohio State Xavier University Hosket Lew Hinchman Howard Mattison Bob Colburn Herb Brown Bill Beitner Jack Wilson

Somerville Favored To Repeat In Amateur Championship

Henry McLemore weighs Somerville’s prospects for the 1933 Amateur at Kenwood CC Cincinnati. Silent Sandy Somerville of London Ontario defends as Canada’s first American Amateur winner. Odds favor him. his temper, consistency, and past win boost his chances despite expert challengers.

New York Cincinnati Kenwood Country Club C. Ross Somerville Canada Squire Bob Jones Joe Beckett Squire Iowa Ross Somerville Silent Sandy Sandy Jones Sarazen Goodmans Morelands Seavere McCarthys Fishhers Yates Culmets Somerville Goodman Baltimore London Mr. Sharkey Mr. Somerville

Stewart Takes Belpre Quint In Easy Style

Stewart's Athens County League champions defeated Belpre 34 to 25 at Belpre Saturday night. The verdict followed a 13 to 15 tie in the preliminary game as Stewart’s offense scored mainly under the basket against Belpre's zone. White Hill and Barnes stood out for Stewart and the reserves earned a shift in the second half.

Stewart Belpre Jan

Sandusky Woman Is Bowling Champ

Mrs. Rute Hinkey of Sandusky won the singles championship in the eighth annual Ohio Women’s Bowling Association tournament in Akron finishing with a 508. Miss Mary Oberholtzer of Akron took the all-events title with 1685 total. The Kaufman Funeral Home five of Cleveland won the team championship with 12090 points. The Sandusky team Hinkey and Schummer placed tenth.

Akron Rute Hinkey Sandusky Ohio Ohio Women’s Bowling Association Hinkey Mary Oberholtzer Akeron Cleveland Grace Hatch Peggy Friedel Hinkey and Schummer

Gallipolis Methodists Launch Drive to Eliminate Annex Debt

Grace Church members in Gallipolis start a six week pledge drive to retire the $17,000 debt on the 1926 annex to the original church building. The annex cost $42,000 with $10,000 in interest paid since its erection, while $3 is paid daily on the borrowed sum.

Gallipolis Methodists of Grace Church A. C. Safford Safford J. K. Powell D. W. Thomas A. S. Liegd Fred J. Entsminger

Mother of 10 Dies Pneumonia Claims Mrs. Joe Phillips

Gallipolis January 4 Mrs Joe Phillips 57 Bidwell mother of 10 children died Sunday night in Holzer Hospital from pneumonia She was admitted Saturday morning Funeral services will be held Wednesday G J Sheets Crown City was admitted Sunday night for a minor operation Discharges were Mrs Robert Hughes Athens Monday and Miss Delabelle Johnson Gallipolis operation today

Joe Phillips Bidwell Gallipolis

Examinations Start In Gallia Schools

Examinations will be held in Gallipolis Schools this week with high school students taking tests Thursday and Friday morning. Second semester begins Monday with American Government offered for the first time taught by Supt Wayne Lutz and Principal E E Higgins. Sociology for juniors and seniors and Salesmanship will also be offered. Ten to twelve representatives will meet Friday afternoon to select senior invitations.

Gallipolis Wayne Lutz E E. Higgins

Heavy Rainfall Causes River Rise and Local Damage

Gallipolis reports the Ohio River reached its highest level since July as rainfall from Friday to Sunday totaled 2.31 inches. A temporary bridge across Reccoon Creek used by Male Construction was washed out. A culvert in Morgan Township was destroyed by high water, with survey indicating likely damage to gravel roads.

Gallipolis Ohio Frank Wetherholt Reccoon Creek Briesing Male Construction Morgan Township Gallia County

Thaxton appointed administrator in Vinton estate

Eliza F. Thaxton of Vinton rural delivery was named administrator of the estate of Thomas J. Thaxton, deceased, by Judge J. S. Clark on Monday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Eliza F. Thaxton Vinton R. D Thomas J. Thaxton J. S. Clark

Five Gal-iana County couples wed after hours

Laughs at Detours Too Five Gallia County couples received marriage licenses from Judge J. S. Clark on Saturday. Four licenses were issued after courthouse hours. One couple detoured due to high water on their route to the ceremony.

Gallipolis Gal- Na County J.S. Clark Charlies Moore Farmer Harrisburg Faye Nolan Allen Nolan H. P. Johnson Bladen Gladys Campbell Eureka J. C. Campbell R. Rossiter Polkedotte Marie Caldwell Crown City W. L. Harrison Thivenir Minnie Drummond Harry Drummond

Fire destroys home of Walter Blazer on State Route 141

Residence of Walter Blazer eight miles from Gallipolis on State Route 141 burned Sunday morning after he left to the barn. He had kindled a fire in a stove and flames broke out shortly after. Considerable of the furniture was saved.

Gallipolis Walter Blazer Blazer

Gallipolis Scouts Plan Court of Honor During Scout Week

Gallipolis Boy Scouts announce National Scout Week February 4 to 14 with a Court of Honor to be held during the week. Scoutmaster Paul Wetherholt says the event will be open to the public.

Gallipolis Paul Wetherholt

Lane Lawrence Posted Bond After Assault Charge

Lane Lawrence was released on a $200 bond after waiving examination before Justice Fred Milliser on a charge of assault with intent to wound the victim identified as W. A. Ashleman.

Gallipolis Lane Lawrence Justice of Peace Fred Milliser W. A. Ashleman

Jexs Moore Bound Over On Disturbing Religious Meeting

Jexs Moore of Crown City bound over to the grand jury on a $200 bond after pleading not guilty to disturbing a religious meeting at Crown City on December 1. Transcript to the cage filed.

Gallipolis Jexs Moore Crown City

Gale County Produce Company reports successful year in Ohio

The Galeia County Produce Company, organized in 1920 with 50 000 dollars capitalization, says farmers comprise most of its 438 stockholders. A branch is at Oak Hill and the firm now sells lumber machinery and paint besides farm supplies. Directors re elected include John A Blain H M Harding T J Jones and Orson Henson with Aaron Davis as manager and Edith Hutsinpillar as credit manager.

Gallipolis Gale Lia County Produce Company Ohio Oak Hill Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs Mason County West Virginia H. E. Shaver Cheshire E. Riggs Raccoon Island Harry A. Wood Ris Grande Fille Hamrick Rio Grande John A. Blain Gallipolis Ferry W. Va H. M. Harding T. J. Jones Patriot Orson Henson Aaron Davis Edith Hutsinpillar

Gallipolis Academy Teams Set for Second Debate Round

Gallipolis Academy debate groups prepare for a second preliminary round on Wednesday at 2 PM at Athens High School. The Logos affirmative faces the local negative with both sides holding one win and one loss.

Gallipolis Gallig Academy Bates Logos Athens High School Chater

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