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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1938

Page

7

Buckeye scoring trend shifts with guards rising in prominence

In early Buckeye Conference scoring ledgers for basketball, guards move from defense to scoring roles as the game evolves. Julius Rivlin of Marshall leads with 75 points in four games, followed by Chub Watson, Jimmy Reiser, and Gordon Iliff among the top scorers.

Columbus Buckeye Julius Rivlin Marshall Herd Miami Nliff Cincinnati Cromer Bache Dayton Ayersman Kami Ring Rinta Ohio U. Lt

Hollywood glamour humbles but not you says McLemore

Hollywood dazzles Henry McLemore who departs after a short stay and admits the town’s beauty, fashion, and stars make him feel less than perfect. He recalls Adolphe Menjou Johnny Weismuller Edmund Lowe Cary Grant and laughs at his own awkward vanity. He jokes it is better to be Beau Brummell at home.

Henry McLemore Hollywood Cal U.P Dale Carnegie Lakeside Golf Club Lakeside Adolphe Menjou Johnny Weismuller Edmund Lowe Cary Grant Beau Brummell United Press

Fast, Clever Wolves Take State, 29-26

Michigan edged Ohio State 29 to 26 as John Townsend led Michigan with 12 points and Jimmy Rae provided rebounding control. Townsend hot early, Rae helped key second-half momentum, while Beebe and Town added scoring to seal the win for the Wolverines. Ohio State falls to 3 losses in five Big Ten games.

Columbus Ohio State Bucks Michigan Wolverine John Townsend Jimmy Rae Toledo Townsend Rae Ohio Leo Beebe Wolverines Jim McDonald Jimmy Hull Dick Boughner

Braddock-Farr Rematch Hinges On Mrs Braddocks Okay

Jimmy Braddock agreed to a 12 round rematch with Tommy Farr in New York on April 1 if his wife Mrs Braddock approves. Braddock cited plans to leave for Miami next week and noted it is their eighth wedding anniversary.

New York U.P Jimmy Braddock Tommy Farr Braddock Blackhall Florida Farr Mike Jacobs Miami

Terrible Terry explains attitude of Giants manager

George Kirksey profiles Bill Terry in The Saturday Evening Post, detailing his hard nosed management style with the New York Giants, his money focus, and past salary struggles that shaped his stance toward players, reporters, and the public.

George Kirksey NEW York Bill Terry New York Giants Terry Saturday Evening Post Arthur Mann Giants

Carl Wilson tops Bulldogs in scoring with 46 points

After five SECAA games the Athens Bulldogs sit 2 3 as they head to Logan to meet the Chieftains. Captain Carl Wilson leads with 46 points from 21 field goals and 4 fouls, while Lee Coon adds 30 points and Bill Allen and Dick Osborn each have 16.

Carl Wilson Bulldogs Nets Lee Coon Coon Bill Allen Dick Osborn Rardin Bruce Lawson Ramsey Wilson Bardin Tawson Osborn

Charley Lynch Dies After Stroke at 47

Veteran boxing judge Charley Lynch died in New York yesterday after a heart attack while walking with his wife on Broadway. The 47-year-old judge, appointed by the New York State Athletic Commission in 1930, recently presided over the Jim Braddock Tommy Farr Madison Square Garden bout. He voted for Farr in the match but was out ballot by colleagues. Lynch supervised notable fights including Baer Carnera Carnera Sharkey Louis Farr and McLarnin Ross.

New York Carnera-Sharkey Louis Farr McLarnin-Ross

Ex Giants Pilot Dies in New York at 86

James Mutrie, age 86, first manager of the New York Giants baseball team, died at Welfare Island Cancer Institute after a long illness.

New York James Mutrie New York Giants Cancer Institute Welfare Island

Gallipolis Group Plans Scouting Extension at Church

A Gallipolis gathering at the Masonic Temple aimed to expand Boy Scout activities in Gallia County. Led by temporary chair J. Paul Wetherholt, Edwin E. Higgins was elected district chairman with Stanley Evans Harry Miller Otto S. Carter W. W. Welker and others named district vice chairmen.

Gallipolis Masonic Temple Gallia County J. Paul Wetherholt Edwin E. Higgins Stanley Evans Harry Miller Otto S. Carter W. W. Welker Vinton J. Everette Saunders Mercerville Delbert Dillon Crown City

Athens Bank Officer To Address Rotary

F D Forsyth cashier of the Bank of Athens will speak on Inflation at the Rotary Club in Gallipolis at the invitation of Frank C Christ cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank. Attendance nears 80 with many guests. Next week program chair Ray Starbuck County Agent with speakers listed for Feb 8 15 and 22.

Gallipolis Rotary Club F. D. Forsyth Bank of Athens Frank C. Christ The Commercial & Savings Bank Ray Starbuck James Perry Martin Ohio Bell Telephone Stanley Evans Evans Grocery Co Sherman White

Scouting revival organized across Gallia County churches

In Gallipolis, Vinton, Mercerville and Crown City a Cub Pack is formed to be led by Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler with Stanley Evans heading the financial committee to fund a county wide Boy Scout Executive. Sponsors include Dr G Kincon A K Merriman Harry Dexter and others from Gallia Vinton and Crown City.

Gallipolis Vinton Mercerville Crown City Lewis Weber Gishler Presbyterian Church Stanley Evans G., G. Kincon A. K. Merriman Harry Dexter Lewis Brown Dave Pickens Carl Myers A. L. Bartels Carl Bye

Daughter of Gallia Couple Dies in Crash

A Gallipolis report says Mrs Neva Johnson Phillips 31 died in a New Jersey automobile crash near Phillipsburg. Everett Phillips her husband and Gladys 14 sustained injuries and are hospitalized. Mrs Phillips parents and siblings are named. John Phillips and Norris Carter travel to New Jersey for funeral arrangements.

Gallipolis Fennimore Johnson Thivener Neva Johnson Phillips Everett Phillips Gladys Phillipsburg New Jersey Phillips Springfield N. J Floy Carter Newell Carter Crown City Ada Thompson Clyde Thompson Raccoon Island Ada Johnson Merriman Johnson Joseph Phillips Raccoon Township Rio Grande John Phillips Norris Carter

Youngest Master Heads Gallia Granges in 1938

At a joint January meeting of Huntington and Springfield Granges in Gallia County officers for 1938 were installed. Deputy O. E. Painter conducted the ceremony. Hazel Harmon is Worthy Master of Huntington Grange and Marguerite Moore is Worthy Master of Springfield Grange. Moore is likely the youngest master in the county. A lunch followed.

Gallipolis Huntington Grange Huntington Springfield O. E. Painter Hazel Harmon Marguerite Moore Springfield Grange

West Virginia police arrest men near Rio for hog theft

West Virginia State Police and local officers arrested William Pierce, 40, at his Pleasant Valley home near Rio Grande on hog theft charges. Ernest Smith of George’s Creek is jailed in Point Pleasant on a similar charge. Police allege the pair raided Mason County pig pens, moved hogs across the Ohio River, and sold meat in Gallipolis. Smith is a parolee from Ohio Penitentiary.

Gallipolis Mason County W. Va William Pierce West Virginia Pleasant Valley Rio Grande Ernest Smith George's Creek Pt. Pleasant Ohio River Smith Ohio Penitentiary

Mossman Is Chosen to Lead Red Cross Unit

In Gallia County at the Red Cross Chapter meeting in the Presbyterian Church J Paul Mossman was named chapter chairman and Miss Margaret Shuler treasurer The governing board includes Mrs J C Butz Miss Martha Cousins Miss Margaret Shuler Paul Mossman FE Higgins Rev L W Gishler and others The 1937 roll call reported 846 memberships with 220 outside Gallipolis and 618 26 dollars raised Tea and music closed the session

Gallipolis Gallia County Sarah Robinson Joe Moch Margaret Jones W. T. Packer Rio Grande W. L. Stafford Thurman L. D. Freshcorn Bidwell Harold Kennedy Cheshire Anna Mae Evans Vinton J. C. Butz Red Cross L. W. Gishler W. N. Hayward Catherine Stanley Huntington Winifred

Grangers to Dine Logan Miler Chapel Soup Supper

Grange members will host a soup supper Friday evening at Logan Miler Chapel. Proceeds support local programs and community activities.

LOGAN Miller Chapel

Goa stamps claim worldwide cheapest in the world

Goa, then a Portuguese possession in India, offers stamps priced at twelve for a penny with buyers required to supply their own mucilage. The note presents a colonial era curiosity about postal rates and practices.

Goa India

Picard Triumphs at Pasadena Open with 276

Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania won the Pasadena Open with a new tournament record of 276. Byron Nelson finished third, Thomson earned 280 and Thomson also won $280 at a dollar a stroke. Hines placed second with 67 in the final round and $450 prize money. The event closed the southern California winter circuit as players head to Oakland Open in San Francisco Friday.

Pasadena Cal U.2 Henry Picard Hershey Picard Hines Thomson Byron Nelson Reading California San Francisco

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Forrest U.of Georem Jowns Wolves State Mrs. Braddock Croesus Shreveport By Howard Kahn Athens Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Charley Lynch Gallipolis Group Rganize E. FE. Higgins Athens Gallia Gallipolis Hall Rio Mossman Eae Tele Ford Ford and Lincoln Fred R. Beasley Nelsonville
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