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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
9
District representatives gather for a county level event with roles in the American Legion country activities. A youth contest under rules set by officials will stage rounds leading to titles and possible placements. Alumni news mentions a Chicago job tied to the 1928 class.
Fidel LaBarba, the former flyweight champion, is a four to one favorite to beat Seaman Watson at the Garden in a 128 pound bout. John Mortimer, Watson’s manager, predicts a sharp upset and a future meeting with Kid Chocolate if Watson wins. The Cuban challenger was set to meet LaBarba after a deportation altered plans.
CHICAGO Jan. 27 Cochran of San Francisco defends top spot in the world three cushion championship against Tiff Denton of Kansas City. Cochran is tied with Jay Bozeman of Vallejo for the lead. victory would give him undisputed edge as Augie Kieckhofer of Chicago defends his title against Arthur Thurnblad.
The Urbana American Legion Post voted to sponsor a harness racing meet here on May 29 30 and 31. Dates will be submitted for approval of Short Ship stewards at their Cleveland meeting on Feb. 8.
Maurice McCarthy Jr a top amateur golfer announced plans to represent Cleveland in national matches this year after joining the Cleveland Athletic ClubRumors said he may join a local country club McCarthy has three times served as an alternate or member of the United States Walker Cup teams.
Reg gie McNamara and Norman Hill won the Cleveland Six Day Race at Public Auditorium as 8,000 spectators witnessed a grueling 145 hour ride. The Australian veteran and Hill led from the start, gained a lap advantage, and held off close rivals Van Ltam brouck and Zech to clinch a points victory in a dramatic final hour. Winter and Lands pressed for a late lap, but the American duo prevailed in the marquee event.
Negotiations to sell the Toledo baseball club paused after Al Reuben the receiver and Clarence Rowland president of Albany Club of the International League reached terms on the sale. Attorney review for bondholders is pending before finalizing leasing arrangements.
Denver Marks of Carbon dale was arrested for writing a fictitious deed to Tom Pickett. He pleaded guilty in Magistrate M. B. Tucker’s Chauncey court and paid a $10 fine plus costs. In Millfield, quilting groups met for a party and all day session at the Church of Christ with a potluck dinner and plans to meet again.
Jan 2 Chauncey reports Pleasant View Temple No 145 Pythian B is tore installation Tuesday night with Mrs Myrtle Jackson as installing officer. After the installation there was an auction sale led by Mrs Arthur Smith as auctioneer. Officers installed include Past Chief Lucy Howard Lizzie Canter Bess Cunningham Jennie Jackson Pearly Henry M of R and C Lizzie Harvey M of F Viola Howard Eu nice Harvey Guard Ruth Smith.
Seekers of The Noblest Class of the Millfield M E Church met at Mrs Bertha Simpson's home and elected officers for the coming year May Howard president Hazel Willis vice president Marietta Chadwell secretary treasurer. Games and music followed with refreshments served to May Howard Clara Minser Margaret Marshall Hazel Willis Mathryn Gillespie Marietta Chadwell Grace Stace Lola DeVore Dorothy Gillespie and Mr and Mrs Leonard Simpson and son Junior.
Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M. D. Church will meet next Wednesday night in the home of Mrs. Ralph Porter with Mrs. Noah Hill as program leader.
H. O. McDaniel of Millfield continues to improve after a week of influenza illness. Mrs. Floyd Linscott Mrs. Pat Moore and Miss Evelyn Moore from The Plains and Mr. Cook with Mrs. Wm Hahn from Athens were seen in Columbus on Wednesday. Miss Moore traveled on to Akron from Columbus.
Chicago and East Lansing rumors swirl over vacant football chairs. Clark Shaughnessy of Loyola and Chet Wynne of Alabama Polytechnic are linked to Chicago and Michigan State respectively. Metcalfe confirms Shaughnessy among four candidates and expects a Chicago appointment within a week or ten days.
Nat Holman outlines a weekly practice plan for one game per week. The squad meets four times, with two light workouts, a near full scrimmage in the third session, then drills and shooting practice. He cautions against overdoing the letter method and notes the hands position for a long pass.
Ath ens High prepares for Logan High in a night game at 8 30 with McKinley guiding a steady lineup of Whipple Bolin Hatch Fields Speiser and Hardman at forward alternates Spaulding Tribe. Logan previews a possible new starting five Thrush Gabriel Brandt Carpenter Krumlauf and Carepenter.
In Cleveland Sammy Slaughter nears the 12 round world middleweight bout set for next Monday night. He will taper off training Saturday while Lindsey Gorilla Jones has trained in Akron preparing to regain the title. Ben Jeby arrives to face Paul Pirrone in the semi windup as he seeks a third knockout to even terms with Slaughter.
Two events were added to Ohio State winter sports schedule. A UR-A swimming match with the University of Illinois will be held in Columbus, and a polo game against the Akron Polo Club is set for Akron.
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