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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1938

Page

7

Buckeye Conference moves to stabilize its future with new membership plan

Buckeye Conference officials meet March 17 to consider an application from an unnamed school, likely the University of Toledo, as the league seeks to fill its 13 year old program after Cincinnati’s withdrawal. Gauthier cites schedules and rivalries as key to maintaining fan interest and athletic value.

Columbus U.P Buckeye George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Gauthier The University of Toledo Toledo

Bobcats Face Marshall In Buckeye Showdown At Huntington

Ohio University enters its final 1937 38 game at Huntington against Marshall College aiming to spoil the Herd from a Buckeye Conference perfect season. Marshall seeks to slow the Ohio attack with stalling and a zone defense after a narrow 22 21 win here earlier.

Ohio University Marshall College Huntington Marshall Ohio Wesleyan Herd Bobcats Watson and Wilcox Ohio B.T. Grover al I Sundry

Baer Favored in 10 Round Grudge Bout at Madison Sq Garden

Buddy Baer, brother of Max Baer, held an 8 to 5 favorite line to defeat Gunnar Barland of Finland in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night.

New York Buddy Baer Max Baer Gunnar ,Barland Finland Madison Square Garden

Middleport Falls to Glouster in Sectional Opener

Middleport’s Yellow Jackets were eliminated from the Clase B sectional tournament after losing 23-21 in overtime to Glouster. Shawnee defeated McArthur 43-17, and Chauncey beat Murray City 29-23.

Middleport Glouster Shawnee McArthur Chauncey Murray City Cheshire Oak Hill Crooksville Stewart Racine the Plains Coolville Moxahala Yellow Jackets Perry County New Boston Hocking County Chauncey Blue Devils Athens Chaun

ABC Tourney Opens Tonight With Record Bowling Field

CHICAGO ABC comes to life as the 38th annual American Bowling Congress tournament begins tonight with a record field of 24 765 bowlers from 34 states five Canadian provinces and Hawaii. The event includes 4 951 five man teams 8 619 doubles and 17 437 singles.

American Bowling Congress States Hawaii

Northeast district Class A results from Akron and Youngstown

Scores from districts across Ohio show Akron South 20 Canton Lehman overtime win, Akron Kenmore 29 Elyria 25, Akron Buchtel 21 Orrville 12, East 33 Louisville 19, Ravenna 24 Stow 13, East Palestine 41 Howland 32, Youngstown South 37 Brookfield 23, Salem 47 Niles 28, Napoleon 35 Wauseon 25, Bowling Green 52 Montpelier 15, and other district games including Cadiz 66 Flushing 20 and Waterloo 28 Minford 25. Wooster’s Nick Frascella scores 18 to lift 60 45 win over Kenyon as he nears state scoring lead. Chuckovits of Toledo close behind. Defiance and Kent State games noted. Marshall unbeaten quest referenced.

Akron Akron South Canton Lehman Akron Kenmore Elyria Akron Buchtel Orrville Akron East Louisville Ravenna Stow Youngstown Cadiz Flushing Mount Pleasant Popedale Waverly Waterloo Minford Beaver Centralia New Boston Jeffersonville Decatur Lucasville Middleport Glouster Shawnee McArthur Chauncey Murray City Kenyon Frascella Wooster Chuck” Chuckovits University of Toledo Chuckovits Wooster Ace Muskingum Loyola of Chicago Scots Ohio Kent State Ashland Huntington W. Va Ohio U Marshall Buckeye Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Defiance Detroit Tech Detroit

Chauncey-Dover Play Pleases Audiences Tonight

A large audience enjoyed the Chauncey-Dover high school Junior Class comedy Dont Darken My Door in three acts presented Tuesday night in the school auditorium. Miss Ruth Fiske supervised the production with Roger Gould as Roger Kent and Dorothy Lowery as Rosemary. Vern Border played Tom Garrick and Betty Jane Courtney and Jack Smith were Poppy Foster and her swain respectively.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Ruth Fiske Roger Kent Roger Gould Rosemary Dorothy Lowery Tom Garrick Vern Border Poppy Foster

Farm Bureau Council Holds Session Monday

District 1 Farm Bureau council met Monday at the Sawyers home. After discussing the program, a business meeting followed by games and contests, with ice cream and cake served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Henry Amesville and other local residents.

Chauncey Council of Farm Bureau David M. Sawyer Harry Henry Amesville Brewer Ira Whitmore York Township Dow Cannon Marda Lee Greens Run Allan Boudinot Millfield Ralph Sawyer Rodney Agnes Terrell Dorothy Sawyer Dillery Charles Mulpas Ethel Mae Marie Ann D. M. Sawyer

Police Teach Rules in Pueblo Pedestrian Safety

Pueblo Colorado officers train pedestrians to walk facing traffic when on highways. The new duty shifts patrol focus to public safety education in area streets.

Pueblo Colo

Chauncey Lodge to Meet at K P Building Tonight

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will hold a business meeting at the Chauncey K P building this evening. The text also notes family visitors and weekend guests in Chauncey and nearby towns as part of community notices.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P I. F. McCollam James McCollam George Spitzer George Jr Mary Levana Canton Ohio Myrtle Brandeburg Charleston W. V Luther Spitzer Hershal Kirkendall Brandeburg Spitzer Kate Spitzer Athens Alberta Jean Kirkendall Frances Noland Barbara Sue Noland Thelma Martin Homer Kirkendall Bobby Dixie Sue Mildred Lena Martin Ethel Augustine Sugar Creek Dale Channell Mansfield Don Nelson Cuyahoga Falls Plains

Pocahontas Birthday Party at Mile Field Lodge Hall

Chauncey Mazon Council No 93 Degree of Pocahontas holds its monthly birthday party at the Mile Field lodge hall on Thursday night. Entertainment and refreshments are organized by committee members Mrs. Bertine Sanders, Mrs. Ruby Simpson, Mrs. Maude Triplett, and Mrs. Elsie Misner.

Chauncey— Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Milefield Lodge Bertine Sanders Ruby Simpson Maude Triplett Elsie Misner

Fox terrier helps newsboy lure customers

Dog aids newsboy Jack Schwartz in St. Louis as his fox terrier sits beside him and howls to attract customers while the boy calls out his wares each morning.

ST. Louis Jack Schwartz Jack

Esther Class Elects New Officers at Meet

Esther Class of the M. E. Church met at Naomi Mullins home on Ellis Avenue. Helen Nicholson led devotions and contests. prizes went to Edna Sutton Naomi Mullins and Elizabeth Simmers won the mystery prize. New officers chosen Naomi Mullins president Elizabeth Simmers vice president Lizzie Harvey secretary Nell Jordan treasurer. Nine members attended. Georgia Allen hosted next meeting with Lizzie Harvey as program leader.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Naomi Mullins Ellis Ave Helen Nicholson Winnie Skinner Edna Sutton Elizabeth Simmers Lizzie Harvey Nell Jordan Georgia Allen Main St

Prowler Seen on W Second St Promptly Fled

Patrolman A F Evans answered a call at the Ricketts residence on W Second St Tuesday night after a prowler was observed. The man fled when approached and shots were fired as he broke pursuit. The fleeing suspect did not stop.

Berkeley Coed Fined Five Dollars For Speeding

Miss Susan TY Cal, a University of California co ed, was fined five dollars for speeding. She chose to either attend traffic school or work it out and opted to work it out.

Berkeley Cal Susan TY University of California

McKechnie orders Reds to mix curving pitches in drills

Tampa Florida U P reports Cincinnati manager Bill McKechnie instructs pitchers to throw curves during early training to loosen arms. Nine hurlers including Gene Schott Ted Kleinhans Red Barrett Al Hollingsworth and others took turns in a long double drill to balance curves and fastballs.

Tampa Fla U.P Bill McKechnie Cincinnati McKechnie Gene Schott Ted Kleinhans Red” Barrett al Hollingsworth Joe Vitelli Whitey” Moore Paul Gehrman Jim McGloin Lakey Harkrader

Revival Services Continue at Morristown Holiness Church

Revival services will continue next Sunday at Morristown Holiness Church announced by Mrs Nora McKin nery. Mrs A P Nichols and daughters from Huntington conduct the meeting and 106 confessions have been reported. Rev B C Browning is pastor.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Nora McKinnery A. P. Nichols Huntington B. C. Browning

Lords May Act With Three Members Present

The House of Lords may transact business when only three members are present. This note reflects the procedural possibility within the English parliamentary chamber.

House of Lords

Strong Teams Are Scheduled To Meet in Featured Games

Eight top squads start Southeastern District tournament at Ohio University gymnasium with four Friday slate. Hillsboro Marietta New Lexington Portsmouth Logan Chillicothe Pomeroy Washington C H among favorites, with semis next Friday and final Saturday night.

Ohio University Gymnasium Sciotoville Wellston Nelsonville Athens Gallipolis Jackson Greenfield Ironton Hillsboro Marietta Portsmouth Chillicothe Logan Pomeroy Hillsboro-Marietta Logan- Chillicothe Washington D. H New Lexington Portsmouth Trojans Red Devils Jimmy Richardson Chieftains Washington D. C

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