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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1937

Page

9

Bobcats Favored Over Cincinnati in Peden’s Test

Ohio University Coach Don Peden prepares the Bobcats to face Cincinnati with guarded optimism. Injuries thin the squad as Bill Jurkovic and Stan Caruso are sidelined, while Ben Laskin and Clarence Claugus shine in the Marshall game before limited scrimmage focus this week.

Jurkovic Caruso Laskin Claugus Marshall Don Peden Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati Bearcats Bis Peden Ghia Harmony Bobcats Bill Jurkovic Stan Caruso Jurk Ben Laskin Ohio Clarence Claugus

Whizzer White praised as greatest football player

Boulder Colorado profiles Whizzer White as a standout quarterback for the undefeated Colorado Buffaloes. The 1937 article notes his scoring exploits, multi-sport prowess, flawless academics, and Rhodes scholarship pursuit, highlighting his campus leadership and busy schedule.

Henry McLemore Boulder Colo U.P Land of the Eternal Snows

Bearcats Prepare for Ohio Game in Nippert Scrimmage

Cincinnati special reports UC Bearcats held a spirited scrimmage as they prep for the homecoming game against Ohio University at Nippert Stadium Saturday. Erv Pangallo sat out with a cold, John Pepov leads the offense, and a parade builds to the 1:30 float event with the UC band performing.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio University Nippert Stadium Satuhenay Woodworth Bearcats Higly Athens Crew Dayton Western Reserve Illinois Bearcat Erv Pangallo Pangallo Ohio John Pepov Soph Bobcats U. C

Cooper Closes In On PGA Trophy Lead

Boston. Lighthorse Harry Cooper leads the race for the PGA Trophy with 490 points from 26 tournaments since January and earnings of 13 573.69 dollars. Ralph Guldahl sits second with 366 points, while Sam Snead follows with 320 points.

Boston U.P Harry Cooper Fred Corcoran Cooper Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va

War Admiral Runs in Pimlico Special

War Admiral the undefeated 3-year-old champion heads a ten horse field for Pimlico’s $7,500 added special restricted to 3-year-olds. He draws the No. 1 post and is a 3-5 favorite with Charles Kurtsinger aboard for the mile and three sixteenths race. Other entrants include Burning Star Rex Flag Dark Beau and Masked General among others.

Baltimore U.P War Admiral Pimlico Charles Kurtsinger

Hollister Girl Returns Home From Columbus Ambulance

Sarah Byers daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Byers of Hollister returned home in the Phil F Robinson ambulance from Mercy Hospital Columbus Sunday.

Glouster Sarah Byers

Western Reserve Faces Syracuse After Key Injuries

Western Reserve's bid to rebound this week suffered a blow as regular end Johnny Wilson broke a bone in his ankle and star halfback Mike Rodak is out for the season after an appendicitis attack. Rodak underwent surgery Tuesday after being rushed to the hospital.

Cleveland U.P Western Reserve Syracuse Red Cats Johnny Wilson Mike Rodak Rodak

Grayson Still Likes Panther Against Irish

Grayson opts for Pittsburgh over Notre Dame as the Irish face a crucial test after a strong late run this season. Bierman praises Notre Dame's late surge while Pitt appears primed for a showdown that could define the national program.

Grayson Panther

Risko to Return in Cleveland Ring Comeback

After a two year layoff Johnny Risko the Cleveland rubber man plans a comeback against former world light heavyweight champion Bob Olin. The bout is set to take place in Cleveland on September 17 according to promoter Waiter Taylor.

Parker to Sign Pro Football Contract With Brooklyn Club

Ace Parker former Duke star expected to sign today with the National League Brooklyn Club. Brooklyn president Dan Topping said Parker received an attractive offer. Parker was a rookie with the Philadelphia Athletics last year and needed Connie Mack’s permission to negotiate for a pro grid berth.

National League Brooklyn Club Dan Topping Parker Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack

Glouster Republicans Sweep Municipal Race Tuesday Vote

Glouster voters chose Republican candidates across mayoral, treasurer, marshal, council, and school board races with a county bond issue and tax levy also on the ballot. Mayor Wallace led with 652 votes to William Winefordner’s 357. Mary Cornwell 690 to 215. Grace Ochs 695 to Harold Vaughn 201.

Glouster Wallace William Winefordner Winefordner Mary Cornwell Dorothy Vernon Cornwell Vernon Grace Ochs Harold Vaughn Fred Heck Marshal Henry Williams Glouster Council Harold Kittrell Thomas Willaams Sr Eugene Jones Harry Trasin Emmett Rogers Tom McDonald Board of Public Affairs Nick Brunton J. H. Elias Phil Robinson D. E. Carr E. H. Lantz Larry Colbert Maude Williams J. L. Altman Thomas Vaughn Bertha Carpenter Velma Barstow Justce Thomas Gamwell Elmer Jones Constable George, Love Charles Darling

Wolf Bowlers top Blower Funeral Home in two of three

In Glouster on Tuesday night the Wolf Bowlers defeated Blower Funeral Home in a best of three games. W Wolf led with a 595 series across the three contests, as the standings and scores punctuate a busy bowling card.

Glouster Wolf Blower Funeral Home W. Wolf

Glouster Masonic Lodge Meets for Annual Officer Election

The Glouster Masonic Lodge will hold a meeting tonight to conduct its annual election of officers. Members are urged to attend as new leadership is chosen.

Glouster Masonic Lodge

Morris taken to Mercy Hospital for observation

William Morris of Oakdale was taken to Mercy Hospital Monday for observation and treatment and returned home the same day.

Glouster William Morris Oakdale Mercy Hospital

Class Entertained At Morris Home

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Morris Jr hosted the Young Married People's Class of the Church of Christ on Hill Street for a Halloween party. Mrs. Morris led the meeting in the president’s absence, with a scripture by Mrs. Marguerite Jones. Awards were given in two contests to Mrs. Maud Williams Mrs. Laura Jones Harry Fitch and Elmer Jones. Eighteen guests enjoyed a social hour and a two course lunch with Halloween appointments.

Glouster Alfred Morris, Jr Church of Christ Hill St Morris Marguerite Jones Maud Williams Laura Jones Harry Fitch Elmer Jones

WCTU Meeting Held in Glouster

The November WCTU gathering met at Mrs. Fred Kinney’s home with Mrs. Charles Williams presiding. Scripture was read, prayers offered, and papers on war and peace presented by Mrs. C A Bingman Mrs Harve Norris and Mrs Edna Bingman. A program followed including a duet by Mrs Kinney and Lois, and solos by Lois Kinney.

Social Guests Visit Glouster Notables

Glouster society notes list guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Gessell including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Northup and Pearl with Grace Scott and Jane Russell from Stockport. On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wilson visited Mr. and Mrs. Harve Norris.

Glouster A. A. Gessell Russell Northup Pearl Grace Scott Jane Russell Stockport Chester Wilson Harve Norris

Halloween Party Hosted by Miss Phyllis Robinson

Miss Phyllis Robinson hosted the Kings Herald gathering at her home on Saturday afternoon. Twenty masked children attended with prizes for Anna Lou Davis for best concealed identity and awards for Barbara Dunlevy and Dora Harry for guessing the most guests. Dorothy Lee Skinner won the ball bouncing contest, Twila Mae Williams the bean contest, and Miss Anna Louise Logue led the study hour. A Halloween themed refreshment course was served.

Phyllis Robinson King’s Herald Anna Lou Davis Barbara Dunlevy Dora Harry Dorothy Lee Skinner Twila Mae Williams Anna Louise Logue

Mt Hermon Church Board to Meet Wednesday Evening

The Mt Hermon Church official board will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Members are asked to attend as church business will be discussed. Mrs Raymond Sanborn of Greens Run was hospitalized for appendicitis in St Francis Hospital via C F Wallace ambulance.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Church Glouster Raymond Sanborn Greens Run St. Francis Hospital C. F. Wallace

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births

Mr Oscar Kyger and family moved from Ponlar Ridge to Bradbury property. Susan and Dale Mulford hosted Bradbury relatives. Hollis Frederick Rupe born Oct 26. CCC camp intake for Donald Tate. Rally Day at M F Church with child program and Rev Snider services. Various local visits to Tipton, Milhoan, Earhart, Werner, Darst, Spires, Rife, and others. Harold Kennedy showed Yellowstone Park pictures.

Bion Bradbury Dale Mulford C. A. Bradbury Nancy Boatman Washington, D. C Mae Tip- 0 Flora Bradbury Sunny Hollis Rupe Hollis Frederick Opal Wright Columbus Albert Milhoan Wilbur Earhart Donald Tate CCC Wilmington Charles Werner Delmer Darst Bud Spires Gladwin Werner Dickinson M. F H. N. Snider Floyd Rife George Lemley Poplar Ridge Dale Weimann Marline Rife Grace Bradbury Mary Rupe Evelyn Tate Eastern Star Cheshire James Ward Yellowstone National Park Harold W. Kennedy Theron Swisher Turkey Run Clyde Rupe David Swisher Sam Swisher

Radio Highlights and Prime Time Lineup Listed

Radio listings show WLW and CBS NBC schedules for Wednesday with programs such as One Man's Family Guy Lombardo Eddie Cantor Benny Goodman Sammy Kaye Eddy Duchin Tommy Dorsey Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Cab Calloway Kate Smith Major Bowes and The March of Time among others. Specific airtimes include 9 10 11 and later evening blocks across stations WLW WLW-A and CBS NBC.

WLW Mid Guy Lombardo CBS Eddie Cantor Benny Goodman Sammy Kaye NBC Eddy Duchin General Hugh Johnson Tommy Dorsey Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby We, the People Kate Smith Major Bowes Amateur Hour Cab Calloway Hugh Johnson Henry Busse Orch

Weekend Grid Scores and Next Week Matchups

In the weekend of October 29 1937 Logan defeated by 7 to 0 and Athens crushed Middleport 37 to 0 while Pomeroy lost 13 to 0 to Gallipolis Nelsonville earned 9 points against Glouster 39 and Wellston dominated McConnelsville 46 to 0. For the week of November 5 Gallipolis meets Athens Wellston visits Middleport Nelsonville plays Pomeroy Circleville hosts Logan and Jackson travels to Chillicothe.

Logan Jackson Athens Middleport Pomeroy Gallipolis Nelsonville Glouster Wellston McConnelsville Circleville Chillicothe L Pet Pts

Tuppers Plains School Presents Speeding Along Play

Olive Orange High School junior class presents a three act play Speeding Along in the school auditorium Thursday Nov 18 at 745 p m. Cast includes Zita Zickefoose Ernest Dorst Loyd Myers Thelma Harper Steen Barnhart Dail Worthen Jack Lee Jamita Tuttle Mack Torrence Sara Connolly Henry Smith Beulah Griffin Lester Damewood.

Tuppers Plains Olive Orange High School Zita Zickefoose Ernest Dorst Loyd Myers Thelma Harper Steen Barnhart Dail Worthen Jack Lee Jamita Tuttle Mack Torrence Sara Connolly Henry Smith Beulah Griffin Lester Damewood Mesdames Albert Warner Alvin Myers Ernest Story Cesco Adkins Warren Bentz Fred VanMeter Howard Burns Elmer Newland Sarah Parr Charles Findling Lamus Cook Pomeroy Olive Orange Oneita Tuttle Helen Story Doris Newland Robert Halsey Dale Worthen Knight Harold English Betty Stiles Betty Hawk Dorothy Matlack Guy Springer Laura Lenz Marcel Smith Virgie Mae Swartz Georgia Cooper Roxie Jean Russel Orpha June Holman Daryl van Meter Ray Harper Billy Sommers Norma Jean Torrence Caryl Hawk Rosa Bennett Dail Myers Wilma Rice Helen Yeager Margaret Henderson Evelyn Chevalier

Bucks Helped Hoosier Out Of Spot May Lose by St

Ohio State aided Indiana University in scheduling by agreeing to six Big Ten games this season and next. The Hoosiers, powerful this year, could knock OSU from the Western Conference lead with a victory at Columbus. Ohio State prepared with an extended passing drill and focus on the aerial game.

Whizzer Utah Norlin United Press Harry Grayson NEA South Bend Notre Dame Pittsburgh Knute Rockne Andy Puplis Minnesota Minneapolis Bernie Bierman Navy Tulane PITT Bierman Panthers Fimner Layden Illinois Carnegie Tech Wisconsin Indiana Davis Columbus Ohio State Hoosiers Nebraska Michigan Bob Zuppke Northwestern Champaign Harvard Princeton Cambridge Frank Thomas Alabama New Orleans Crimson Tide Dana X. Bible Texas Baylor Longhorns Golden Bears Waco Washington Huskies California Pasadena Tournament of Roses Berkeley Bucks Hoosier U.P Big Ten J. W. St. John Indiana University Alvin Bo) McMillin St. John Francis A. Schmidt Buck Ohio

Pastor to Fight Mann at Madison Square Garden

New York heavyweight Bob Pastor was matched for a 10 round bout with Nathan Mann of New Haven at Madison Square Garden on November 26. This marks Pastor's first fight since beating Bob Nester in Los Angeles last May and comes after his rise from a 1 2 round clash with Joe Louis. Mann has not lost in 18 months.

New York U.P Bob Pastor Nathan Mann New Haven

Johnny Neun Named Newark Bears Manager

Newark bears name Johnny Neun as new manager replacing Oscar Witt. Neun, ex Detroit Tigers and Boston Braves first baseman, has led Norfolk in the Piedmont League and served in the Yankee system since 1931 including 1934 as coach and in Akron in 1935.

Newark N. J U.P John Neun Norfolk Newark Bears Neun Detroit Tigers Boston Braves Jake Ruppert Yankee Bob Shawkey Akron Oscar Witt Cleveland Indians

Unique Clause Stresses O'Doul Contract With Seals

Frank Lefty O'Doul was signed to manage the San Francisco Seals for 1938 with a guaranteed future term and a special clause enabling him to accept a major league managing offer if one arose.

SAN Francisco-Au P Frank Lefty) O'Doul San Francisco Seals Seals O'Doul Seal

Goodman Defends Mexican Open Title In Mexico City

Johnny Goodman the U S amateur champion retained the Mexican open title by defeating Don Schumacher of Dallas 6 and 5 in the finals. Mrs Dan Chandler of Dallas captured the women's crown by trouncing Mrs Harry Carruthers of Mexico City 10 and 9.

Mexico City U.P Johnny Goodman U. S Don Schumacher Dallas Tex Dan Chandler Harry Carruthers

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