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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

11

Bowling Congress opens with 17000 entrants for 180000 prize

The 57 day American Bowling Congress tournament begins in Cleveland with 17 900 entrants competing for 180 000 in prize money. 32 lanes host play through May 5. top prizes include 1000 for five man team and 300 for singles, with notable participants such as Governor Heil and a multi generation Cleveland family.

Cleveland American Bowling Congress Chicago A.B.C E. H. Baumgarten Julius P. Heil Wisconsin Baumgarten George D. Koch George B Charles George B.cc Birk Brothers Don Johnson Fannie Snyder Indianapolis Knute Anderson Moline Ill Don Beatty Jackson Mich

Judgment sought on $220 note in Gallipolis suit

A judgment is sought in Gallipolis on a $220 promissory note signed by Rev. E C Venz and E A Willis dated February 2, 1932, in a case filed in Common Pleas Court by M N Vance.

Gallipolis Rev E. C. Venz E. A. Willis M. N. Vance Common Pleas Court

Sports Quiz Answers and New York Tracks Question

The page lists 1938 All Star players who did not play in the game, including Leo Hartnett Gordon Phelps Carl Hubbell James Turner Paul Derringer Floyd Vaughan H Lavagetto Tony Cuccinello Hershel Martin Joe Moore Lloyd Waner in the National League and Rick Ferrell Vernon Kennedy Bob Feller Charles Ruffing Buck Newsom Henry Greenberg Cecil Travis Red Rolfe in the American League. It also notes major New York tracks Belmont Park Jamaica Aqueduct Empire City and Saratoga Springs with Belmont and Empire City near the city, and Saratoga about 160 miles north. It ends with a Q about heavyweight boxing belts and a prompt to mail questions to The Athens Messenger Sports Service Bureau.

Leo Hartnett Gordon Phelps Carl Hubbell James Turner Paul Derringer Floyd Vaughan H. Lavagetto Tony Cuccinello Hershel Martin Joe Moore Lloyd Waner Rick Ferrell Vernon Kennedy Bob Feller Charles Ruffing Buck Newsom Henry Greenberg Cecil Travis Red Rolfe New York New York City Belmont Park Long Island Jamaica Aqueduct Empire City Bronx Saratoga Springs Upstate Saratoga

Cheshire Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Ivan Grover underwent a surgical operation Saturday in Holzer Hospital and is said to be satisfactory. Mrs. C. L. Vangilder improves after two weeks of illness. her daughters Adale Webb and Ann Vangilder and daughter in law Will Vangilder cared for her. At Chesh ire Chapter CBS meeting a patriotic program followed by refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Ward and daughters Pauline and Betty Lou visited his mother Mrs. Clara Ward. George Luckey and wife bought a northern state farm and moved last week. Mrs. Milton Musgrave visits Lawrence County property while daughter Beulah visits Ironton.

Cheshire Ivan Grover Holzer Hospital C. L. Vangilder Adale Webb Marietta Ann Vangilder Granville Will Vangilder Red House W. Va CBS Fred B. Ward Pauline Betty Lou Parkersburg Clara Ward George Luckey Milton Musgrave Lawrence County Miss Beulah Ironton

Seabiscuit Retired With Eye On 1940 Return

Arcadia California U P Seabiscuit official retirement follows ligament injury and near record earnings as trainer Tom Smith plans a possible return next year. The seven year old aims to run in the Santa Anita Handicap next winter while guarded optimism surrounds his health and future stud duties.

Arcadia Calif U.P Tom Smith Smith Santa Anita Seabiscuit Sun Beau Exterminator Hard Tack Wizardry C. S. Howard Fair Knightess Carvola Illeanna California Hollywood Park Inglewood

Chauncey to Close Season With Alumni Showdown

Chauncey Blue Devils host the Alumni in the season finale Saturday at 7 30 p m in Chauncey Auditorium. The Dover boys seek improvement after a previous Alumni win. Chauncey girls also end their schedule after facing Buchtel in February. Alumni girls are invited to report.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Auditorium Blue Devils Doverites Chauncey Girls

The Case of Dr Jock Sutherland at Pittsburgh

Henry McLemore argues the University of Pittsburgh and coach Jock Sutherland both made the school great but questions which side should prevail. He suggests the matter resembles an even trial, with no clear verdict.

Henry McLemore LOS Angeles U.P Jock Sutherland University of Pittsburgh Sutherland Pittsburgh Panthers Stephen United Press

Bobcats fall short as Marshall game shines on courage

Mitch notes Ohio University’s Bobcats showed courage in a tough loss at Marshall despite mistakes. He praises future potential with incoming freshmen and tallies the season scoring leaders led by Baumholtz with 125 field goals and 62 free throws for 312 points, outlining Berens’ earlier record and three-year totals.

Bobcats Marshall Bac Ohio University Frankie Baumholtz Ohio U Beanie Berens Berens Baumholtz Deinzer Snyder Ott Blickensderfer Grothaus McSherry

Miner Seeks Right to Compensation Benefits in Ohio Court

Mose Matheny, Chauncey coal leader, petitions in Ath ens County Common Pleas Court for a ruling to participate in the State Insurance Fund under the Ohio Workmen's Compensation law. He says gases in Mine No. 25 of The Manhattan Coal Co left him heart and lung impairment and that prior action denied benefits. He also seeks attorney fees and costs. A marriage license was issued in Gallipolis to Howard M. Rader and Sarah Freeman.

Mose Matheny Chauncey Coal Leader Athens County Common Pleas Court Ohio Workmen's Compensation Matheny Manhattan Coal Company

Ministers and Deacons Institute Hosted by Paint Creek Church

Members of Paint Creek Baptist Church will host a district Ministers and Deacons Institute on Saturday.

Gallipolis Paint Creek Baptist Church

Records to fall as Central meet may top Big Ten

Notre Dame hosts a vast Central Collegiate Conference indoor meet this weekend, with forecasts showing potential records in five events. A field of about 220 top track athletes from Kansas to Pennsylvania competes Friday and Saturday, aiming to surpass six Illinois records.

Chicago Notre Dame Kansas Pennsylvania C.cc.c

Regulars of Both Teams Prepare For Marietta Test

The Athens roster includes Jack Moore Bill Van Dyke Ramsey and Danny Bardin at forward and guard positions. They aim to match Marietta’s fast break after a 41 30 loss to the Tigers at Marietta. Marietta’s Biehl Pflug Haddad lead runs and Suttons attack create the challenge for Athens in the Friday schedule kickoff at 9 p.m. Also on the slate Hillsboro versus New Lexington Greenfield versus Gallipolis and Portsmouth versus Ironton. A century old note warns of deceptive coffee merchants using molding machines to fake beans.

Page Tenter Jack Moore Bill van Dyke Ramsey Danny Bardin Chillicothe Lackey Marietta Athens Tigers Bulldogs Biehl Pflug Sutton Haddad Greenfield Gallipolis Portsmouth Ironton

Snead and Guldahl Set Record in Florida Four Ball

Ralph Guldahl and Sammy Snead crushed Horton Smith and Paul Bunyan 7 and 6 to win the International Four-Ball Championship in Coral Gables Florida. They posted a record nine holes with a superb 29 and dominated the afternoon round throughout earning $1,000 each.

Snead Guldahl Florida Coral Gables Fla Ralph Guldahl Sammy Snead Horton Smith Paul Bunyan

College basketball scores and banquet at Carbon Hill

Basketball results show numerous scores from national and regional teams including Westminster 58 Bethany 35 and W J 89. A Logan Boy Scouts banquet at Carbon Hill featured fathers as guests with mothers serving meals and short talks by How ard Kautz Harry Stevenson and G E Carr from the county organization.

LOGAN Boy Scouts of Carbon Hill Howward Kautz Lancaster Harry Stevenson G. E. Carr

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