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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1933

Page

5

Local cages notes and names from Hocking County sports

A fragmented local sports recap mentions H. Sands of Pao bs ategy and corrections on inter in regards to Monday punty basketball. Haydenville and Murray City are cited with sectional hopes at Nelsonville, plus Bobcat standings led by Ber. The piece also lists Buckeye cage players including Stivers, Colburn, Hasket, Low, Dover, Brown, Glentally, and Mc.

H. H. Sands Pao Bs Ategy Hocking County Interin Marietta Ohio Colburn Alliquintet Stivers Cater Brown Dover Buckeye Glentally Larry Mc Sam Ann

Five Quints From Athens County in Class B Tourney Opener

About 140 players managers and coaches and hundreds of followers head to Nelsonville for the Sectional Class B tournament opening Friday. Stewart and Clarksburg meet in the first round with Maydenville waiting in the second round, and Chauncey vs The Plains in the night cap. Athens County includes five quintets led by Glouster and Stewart as title contenders with byes for Haydenville Glouster Junction City and McArthur in the first round. Officials Julian Yantis Chester Hannahs and Hanney with Hart Washburn as timekeeper.

Nelsonville Stewart Athens County Clarksburg Ross County Stewart-Clarksburg Maydenville Hocking County Chauncey and the Plains Glouster Glouster Tom Cats Rome Township Boys Buchtel Haydenville Junction City McArthur Julian Yantis Chester Hannahs Hanney Portsmouth Hart Washburn

Fair Dates Move Ahead in Community Calendar

Calendar notices show Sun Mon Tue Wed and Mar 5 6 7 8 with fair events in the borough. Organizers urge residents to plan attendance across multiple days at the local fairground venues.

Auto Loans and Finance Rates Highlighted on Ohio Street

A short notice summarizes auto loan options and finance rates at 495 Ohio Street. It emphasizes low percentages and easy approval to attract buyers seeking personal vehicle financing.

Gorilla Jones Knocks Out Oster in Toledo Bout

Willie Gorilla Jones the American middleweight champion stopped Wild Willie Oster of Boston in the third round of a 10 round fight in Toledo. The Toledo Boxing Commission withheld Oster’s purse pending an investigation of his performance. Preliminary results saw Sammy O'Dell defeat Marty McHale, Jack Darry lose to Kid McCoy, and Lee Shepperd stop Freddy Wolin.

Toledo U.P Willie “Gorilla” Jones Willie Oster Boston Toledo Boxing Commission Oster Sammy O'Dell Akron Marty McHale Cleveland Jack Darry Kid McCoy Lee Shepperd Freddy Wolin

Campbell Sails Bluebird to England on Aquitania

Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Bluebird leave New York for England aboard the Aquitania. He recently set a new land speed record by driving Bluebird over Daytona Beach last week.

New York U.P Sir Malcolm Campbell England Malcolm Daytona Beach

Phelan Succeeds Farley as Chairman of Commission

New York March 1 Brigadier General John J. Phelan is named chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission and D Walker Wear is added to the body. The moves reward Farley for his stand on the Dempsey Wills issue and keep boxing licensing in loyal hands.

Phelan Jim Farley New York U.P James A. Farley John J. Phelan New York State Athletic Commission D. Walker Big Jim Farley Roosevelt Wear Farley Binghamton Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Dempsey Wills Gene Tunney William Muldoon Muldoon George Brower Phelan and Wear Tex Rickard Philadelphia

Bowling Green Trips Toledo 46 to 21 in Conference Game

Bowling Green closes season with a 46 to 21 Ohio Conference win over Toledo. Shupe leads the Falcons with 15 points as BG improves to five wins in nine conference games.

Bowling Green U.P Toledo Ohio Shupe le

Merchants Travel To Jacksonville In Historic Joint Game

For the first time since formation the Athens Merchant Junior and Senior clubs travel together to play the Jacksonville quintets. Local hoop action centers on a rare joint venture with Athens teams facing Jacksonville for a regional matchup.

Athens Merchant Jacksonville Quints

College Basketball Scores Roundup From United Press

Akron beat Ashland 39 to 23 and Bowling Green defeated Toledo 46 to 21. Fairmont won 53 to 34 over Salem, Geneva 55 to 28 over Bethany, and Indiana Central led Frank n 22 to 46. Multiple other games listed with small margins and core scores.

Geneva Bethany Hiram Baldwin-Wallace Indiana Central Frank Kentucky Mississippi State Marquette Caroll Monmouth Knox Ohio Wesleyan Denison Ripon Lawrence St. Lawrence Hobart

Foul Shot Wins for Hiram in Final Moment

Davison sank a free throw at the final buzzer to lift Hiram College to a 29 to 28 victory over Baldwin Wallace in an Ohio Conference game. The last shot came after Davison was fouled as time expired, sealing a tight, first half Baldwin Wallace lead 17 to 15.

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Akron 39 Ashland 23 in Ohio Conference basketball

Akron University beat Ashland College 39 to 23 to pull even for third in the Ohio Conference. Louis scored 16 points and Estey added 12 for Akron in Tuesday night action.

AKRON Ashland College Ashland Louis Estey

River Shipments Continue in All Commodities

River traffic improves as the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers fall with all dams lowered. The Steamers American and W. C. Kelly pass up from the South with a tow of loaded and empty barges and a cot ton load for Pittsburgh. Capt. Rome Childers of Charleston passes a medical and license test to pilot 150 ton steamboats and has long commanded the diesel tow boat Dan E. Sullivan.

Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha American W. C. Kelly Pittsburgh Duncan Bruce Rome Childers Charleston Lewis Bean United States Marine Hospital Childers Cincinmati Pullem and Lozier Point Pleasant Dan E. Sullivan Cabin Creek Kanawha River Cincinnati Claude Brown

Crow to Speak at Gallia County Tax Payers Meeting

Rep David E Crow of Ironton Lawrence County will address the Gallia County Tax Payers Association Saturday afternoon at the Courthouse in Gallipolis. The talk begins at 2 30 PM and is expected to cover several matters. Rev Hl H Wilbur pastor of Grace M E Church spoke at Centerville evangelistic services Tuesday night with special music by St Johns Bible Close. Lawrence McNealey and Mike Rathburn were in Columbus for a spring showing of General Electric refrigeration from Bard Barger. Harmon OBrien, University of Michigan student, is visiting his mother Mrs C W OBrien.

Gallipolis David E. Crow Irenton Lawrence County General Assembly Gallia County Hl. H. Wilbur Grace M. E. Church Centerville St. John's Bible Close Lawrence McNealey Mike Rathburn Columbus General Electric Bard Barger Harmon O’brien University of Michigan Ann Arbor C. W. O'Brien

March to Church in March campaign boosts Baptist drive

Gallipolis, March 1. The First Baptist Church participates in a nationwide March to Church in March campaign to encourage regular services this month. Four Sundays are set: March 5 Our Members March to Church, March 12 Our Families March to Church, March 19 Our Neighbors March to Church, March 26 Our Youth March to An oratorical contest on stewardship is planned tonight with Evelyn Smith Isabel Boggs Rose Wilson Vivian Linon and Maxine Niday speaking. Admiss ions to Holzer Hospital include Robert Martin 21 of Jackson for appendix and King Campbell of Crown City for treatment.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church George Sagan Evelyn Smith Isabel Boggs Rose Wilson Vivian Linon Maxine Niday Holzer Hospital Robert Martin Jeckson King Campbell Crown City

Kanauga Personalities and Local Visits

Kanauga notes list visits and minor activities across town. Mrs A W Pullens travelled to Columbus to consult an eye specialist and visit Albert Spencer. Mrs George E Bush and daughter Helen Jane arrived from Ft Benning to meet Capt and Mrs W E McDade. Albert Pettit builds a Mill Creek house with Wilbur Love and George Boardman as carpenters. Joe Johnson leaves for Huntington to work as engineer on the Steamer Satnne May. Ray Adams and son Jack visited J Q Adams. The K M E Church Junior Choir sang at Addison evangelistic services. Addie Biggins visits Stewart sister Mrs Oliver Withee. Thomas Rannelilis works at Rio Grande for Mrs Bibbee. Gallia County Ministerial Association to meet Friday noon at Old French Home. Rev Pat Withrow of Charleston WV to speak.

George E. Bush Helen Jane Ft. Benning W. E. McDade Hun Albert Pettit Stockhoff Farm Mill Creek Wilbur Love George Boardman Joe Johnson Huntington Ray Adams Jack J. Q. Adams Kananga M. E Addison Addie Biggins Stewart Oliver Withee Thomas Rannelils Rio Grande Bibbee

Training camp rosters nearing full strength

Reports from multiple spring training sites show rosters nearly complete as teams prepare for weekend games. Chicago Cubs and White Sox report full strength with key pitchers and outfielders slated for early action. Pirates and Senators also announce arrivals and evaluative sessions.

Cup Defenders Plot 33 Campaign To Retain Davis Cup

Paris reports that France’s Musketeers plan a singles focus for Cochet and Borotra while Brugnon will back them in doubles as France weighs inscription limits on the Davis Cup trophy. They anticipate a strong American challenge and consider a younger French player for future tests.

Paris Jean Borotra Henri Cochet France Cochet Borotta Jacques Brugnon Vines Cochet-Borotra Salon Des Ambassadeurs Elysee Palace Hrugnon Dwight Davin

Independence man named president of state high school group

URE RK Stevens of Independence Kansas was elected president of the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations succeeding the late George E Marshall of Davenport Iowa Stevens has served on the federation executive committee since 1929 and is president of the Kansas High School Athletic Association

Minneapolis Minn Ure. RK. Stevens Independence Kan National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations George E. Marshal Davenport Stevens Federation Kansas High School Athletic Association

Miller Retains Feather Title in Wild California Bout

Freddie Miller of Cincinnati retained the world featherweight title in a 10 round decision over Baby Arizmendi of Mexico City before 10,000 fans in Los Angeles. Referee Harry Lee’s ruling sparked bottles and chairs being hurled as Arizmendi pressed the champion with bull-like rushes and Miller fought on the face. Miller won rounds one four six eight and ten. Arizmendi took the others. A cut opened over Arizmendi’s eye in round six. Other results included Bobby Pacho stopping Jack Pilkington and Johnny Martinez defeating Stanley Kranberg in Los Angeles bouts.

Los Angeles Freddie Miller Cincinnati National Boxing Baby Arizmendi Mexico City Gallery Harry Lee California Arizmendi Rizmendi Arizmend Miller Arizemendi Joe Rivers Ad Wolgant Bobby Pacho Jack Pilkington New York Johnny Martiez Stanley Kranberg Johnny Granone Pico Drew Phil Quintanar Santa Ana Taly Cervo Bobby Ramirez Low Angeles

Missing Brooklyn High School Girl Margaret Sorenson

Margaret Sorenson a 16 year old Brooklyn high school student disappeared after leaving for a movie with two boys then asking to be taken to a subway station. Her parents fear she is being held against her will and police are investigating.

Margaret Sorenson Brooklyn, N. Y

Gene Sarazen Calls for Functional Golf Attire

Coral Gables March 1 Gene Sarazen former British and American Open champion urges golfers to focus on playing well rather than dressing up. He says knickers should be standard and slacks discouraged except for rare six five kangaroos. He cites Johnny Farrell Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones as examples of simple attire.

Coral Gable U.P Gene Sarazen Pion Miami Biltmore Johnny Farrell Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Joe Kirkwood Archie Compston Great Britain Jim Barnes Sarazen

Bishops Triumph Over Denison In Final Home Game

Ohio Wesleyan defeats Denison 33 to 22 in the last home contest of the season. Coach Ray Detrick used a senior heavy lineup. Clarence Hendricks led with 12 points, while French Oshinson added 1.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Denison Ray Detrick Clarence Hendricks Wesleyan French Oftenison

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