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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1934

Page

9

Wildcats Still Can Win Title After Weekend Losses

Michigan faces State as revised lineup benched stars Ted Oskey Estel Tessmer and Fred Allen. Northwest ern meets Minnesota as Purdue and Iowa idle while North pols third with four wins two losses in a tight chase for the title.

Northwestern Wildcats Purdue Iowa Northpolds Michigan State Ted Oskey Estel Tessmer Fred Allen Plum Joslin Jablonski Ter Rudness Tomagnords

Locals Seek Second Win Over Rivals In Gallipolis

Athens courtmen chase a second win at Gallipolis against Gallia Academy the Blue Devils after four straight SEOL losses. Wayne Jones led Gallia with six points. Preston and Nye reshaped guard and center roles as Tribe Hardman Speiser and Enwistie Nye anchor Athens lineup for tonight’s battle and the junior high reserves meet Gallia Academy in prelims.

Ken Dunn Athens Gallipolis Blue Devils Gallia Academy Bulldogs Wayne Jones Jones Preston Tribe Tribe Enwistie Nye Whipple Tribe Hardman Speiser Enwistie

Billy re returns home after big boxing bout setback

Billy Re, a retired welterweight, returned to his home in New York today. He was about seven thousand dollars poorer after a Wednesday night bout in which he was badly beaten by lightweight champion Barros of Chicago. Ross received for his end of the bout.

OW York U.P Billy Re Bar- Ross Chicago Ross

Locatelli Bout Postponed At Madison Square Garden

Tony Locatelli scheduled for a 12 round bout at Madison Garden tonight has been postponed to next Friday. The European former lightweight champion was listed as the opponent and the promoter announced the change.

Tigers At J T Ster Meet Amesville Tigers

The J T Ster basketball team hosts Amesville Tigers at Le Trimble High School Saturday night at 8 o clock. A fast game is expected as both teams usually deliver a lively matchup with Anderson of will referee.

Wrestling results from New Lenox Arena card

At New Lenox Arena George Calza of Italy defeated Man Mountain Dean of Georgia Bert Rubi defeated Pat McGuire of Ireland Sid Nabore of Memphis defeated Emil Dusek of Omaha Bill Houlihan of New York defeated Ghafoor Khan of India Sid Westrich of Hungary defeated Jim Henry of Oklahoma Joan Humberto of Mexico drew with Ernie Zeller of Indiana.

New York New Lenox Arena George Calza Italy Man Mountain Dean Georgia Bert Rubi Hungary Pat McGuire Ireland Sid Nabore Memphis Emil Dusek Omaha Bill Houlihan Ghafoor Khan India Sid Westrich Jim Henry Oklahoma Joan Humberto Mexico Drew Ernie Zeller Indiana

Ashland Rallies to Beat John Carroll in Ohio Conference

Ashland College overcame a halftime deficit to rally past John Carroll University 31 to 27 in a tight Ohio Conference basketball bout. Earl Berry connected on six field goals as Ashland earned its third conference win while John Carroll dropped to one defeat.

Ashland U.P Ashland College John Carroll University Ohio Earl Berry John Carroll Ohio University University of Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Bobcats Bearcats Ohio Wesleyan

Dutch Boxer Bep Van Klaveren Outpoints Rafferty in New York

Bep Van Klaveren of Holland defeated Phil Rafferty of New York by decision over ten rounds at Broadway Arena New York. The bout ended 146 1-2 to 143 3-4 in Van Klaveren’s favor.

New York Broadway Bep van Klaveren Holland Phil Rafferty

Quilting Party Hosted by Mrs Sanders in Chauncey

Mrs Clarence E Sanders hosted an all day quilting and pot luck dinner in Chauncey on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs James Love, Mrs Guy Griffin, Mrs Lewis Sanders, Mrs C H Boudinot, Mrs B H Pettit, Mrs F E Boudinot, Mrs Harvey Wade, Mrs Herman Theisen Jr, Mrs William Sisson, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs Daniel Fulton, Mrs Louise Bailey, Mrs H McDaniel, Mrs Edward Evans, Mrs Fred Russell, and Miss Ollie Brookins.

Chauncey Clarence E. Sanders James Love Guy Griffin Lewis Sanders C. H. Boudinot B. H. Pettit F. E. Boudinot Harvey Wade Herman Theisen William Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Daniel Fulton Louise Bailey H. ©. McDaniel Edward Evans Fred Russell Ollie Brookins

Carsner Rites Conducted at Oriston Funeral

Funeral services were held in Oriston for Joan Lavonne Carsner daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Carsner aged 11 months 11 days. Rev G B Courtney of the Church of Christ officiated with a local quartet. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Six Golden Gloves bouts fire Athens eliminations

Last night in Athens County’s American Legion Golden Gloves event six amateur bouts produced fast action. Highlights include Arthur Schilichter overpowering Porter Schuler in the heavyweight clash, Joe Stanley winning two fights, Rex Ice taking a judges’ decision over Grant Roberts, and Wade Hatch losing to James Wood in a light heavyweight bout.

Athens County American Legion Arthur Schilichter Ohio University Porter Schuler Athens Schuler Schlichter Schulers Joe Stanley Nelsonville Homer Stotts Albany Stanley Howard Baughman Grant Roberts Rex Ice Ice Roberts Eldon Mahaffey Clit Thomas Thomas Mahaffey Wade Hatch James Wood Wood Hatch

Meagher Named Auburn Coach After Wynne Departure

Another Notre Dame man goes to fill the shoes vacated at Auburn by Chet Wynne who left for Kentucky. Jack Meagher, previously tutoring Rice Institute in Houston, Texas, takes over as head coach.

Notre Dame Auburn Chet Wynne Southern Kentucky Jack Meagher Rice Institute Houston Tex

Rome Merchants Triumph Over Corning 37 19

Stewart January 26 Rome Merchants avenged an earlier debut with a 37 19 victory over Corning Park Drugs. Corning led 14 at half before Rome surged ahead with a strong second period to seal the win.

Rome Corning Merchants the Park Drugs of Corning Ncccadceenenanss Ena

Bauer and Miley Reach Riviera Club Woman's Final

Jean Bauer of Providence Rhode Island and Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky advanced to the Riviera Club Women's Golf Championship final after Bauer defeated Kathryn Bragaw of East Orange New Jersey 4 and 2 and Miley defeated Mrs. Lawrence Schwab of New York 6 and 4 in preceding matches.

Miami Fra Jean Bauer Providence R. I Marion Miley Lexington Riveria Club Mies Bauer Kathryn Bragaw East Orange Mise Miley Lawrence Schwab New York

Bobcats to Face Cincinnati Bearcats in Cincinnati Showdown

Ohio University prepares for a tough road game against the Cincinnati Bearcats this Saturday night in Cincinnati. Coach Tay Brown rebuilds with veteran returnees and new center Carl Austing, aiming to avenge recent losses as Butch Grover rotates the Bobcats lineup.

Tay Brown Bearcats Olen Grandie Clark Ballard Chester Smith Bill Summerville Carl Austing Brown Cincinnati Fray Butch Grover Wittenberg Grover Dov Fogelsong Bill Schmidt Byham Bob Henry Sam Seigal Kward Beanie Kerens Perk Ketchley Henry Berens

McLarnin Golf Buzzed With Ross Fight Talk in Berkeley

Jimmy McLarnin the welterweight champion is more focused on golf than a spring bout with Barney Ross in New York. Promoter Foster outlines a $50 000 plus share and a September date to maximize attendance as McLarnin, weighing about 160 pounds, trains on the California coast.

Ross Jimmy Vancouver B. C Young Corbett I Los Angeles McLarnin Pop Foster DeLarnin New York

Basketball Scores From Local Matches

Ashland led John Carroll Parrment 31 29 while Marshall Hope topped Hilledale 36 25 In other scores Vanderbilt and Sewanee are listed with 2 and West Kentucky 4 West Tennessee B St Viator 19 Michigan State Normal M reading as scattered results from the day’s games.

Ashland John Carroll Parrment Marshall Hope Hilledale Vanderbilt Sewanee West Kentucky West Tennessee St. Viator Michigan State Normal

Track meet schedule with multiple away and here dates

A fragmented list shows track meet dates for May and April across several schools. Here and away designations include Ohio Wesleyan Miami Cincinnati Ohio State Marshall and Ohio Relays with tentative entries and district meets.

Wittenberg Marietta Miami Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Marshall Ohio Relays University of Cincinnati A. A Delaware

How To Get 8 Hours Sound Sleep Every Night

Ovaltine a popular pure food concentrate praised by 20 000 physicians and used in 54 countries mixes with warm milk before bed to induce quick sleep and refresh the mind. It is said to rebuild nerve brain and body tissues during sleep and to aid fatigue recovery. It is promoted for nervous individuals children nursing mothers convalescents and the aged with a trial offer available by mail or at stores.

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