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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1938

Page

7

Bobcats Tackle Dayton Backfield In Buckeye Title Bid

Ohio University faces Dayton and the Flyers famed Express backfield in a key Buckeye Conference clash at Dayton. Star backs Padley Marre and McDonough pace a deep group with speed, plus Perrish Banks Bache French Hoelzer Malloy Smolka Stapenhorst as additional options.

Ohio University Illinois Xavier Western Reserve Dayton Buckeye Bobcats Flyers Quaker State Express Express Joe Thomas Jack Padley Coley McDonough Eddie Marre Padley Marre McDonough Thomas Val Perrish Cleveland Ed Marre Willie Banks Elmer Bache Cletus French Norm Hoelzer Don Malloy Glen Smolka Jean Stapenhorst

Football Training Briefs Highlight Northwestern Road to Michigan

Northwestern Regulars held a heavy workout as they aim to shape up for Michigan. Key linemen at Dayton and Flyer opponents are noted, with Ralph Niehaus and others listed as top blockers. Notre Dame and Illinois prep for upcoming games while Iowa and Wisconsin report scrimmages and injuries amid winter weather.

Evanston U.P Northwestern Michigan Lynn Waldorf Blues Wisconsin Flyer Dayton Don Peden Bobcats Flyers Ralph Niehaus Ray Fitz Henry Chmiel Tony Furst Les Giambrone Joe Olesynik Cap Voit Larry Knorr Paul Wagner al Rosato Tom Manning

Janiak Leads Scoring Race Across Ohio Colleges

Ohio U fullback Len Janiak tops the scoring parade with 65 points in seven games, while Western Reserve’s Johnny Ries trails with 60. Miami’s Jerry Williams and Toledo’s Bill Beach also rank highly as college football season progresses, with Marshall’s Everett Elkins reaching 72 points.

Columbus U.P Len Janiak Ohio Johnny Ries Western Reserve Reserve West Virginia Jerry Williams Miami Redskins Toledo Bill Beach Huntington W. Va Everett Elkins Marshall Furman Pat T Janiar F.B Ohio U Ries H.B W. Reserve Beach Williams Padley Dayton Young J. Carroll Zazula Akron Falcone Q.B Kent S Belichick F.B. W. Res Metzger Wysocki Keel Ohio North Pangallo Cinci Andrews W. Res Bloom Hiram Manchester Defie Learish Otterbein Pettit Denison Arsenault John Carroll Craig Briggs Oberlin Mituga Kent State A. Sheetz Xavier Wasche Weiler Montgomery Quartterback Henderson Wooster Page Muskingum Lisak Wittenberg Rodak

Dempsey to referee amateur boxing show in New Haven

Jack Dempsey will serve as referee for an amateur boxing program at the New Haven Community Building on Friday night November 11 at 8 15. Huntington champions Ben Bryant Scott Donat and Paul Holbrook plus other local fighters headline a seven bout bill with George E Sayre arranging the event.

Huntington W. Va New Haven Jack Dempsey Pomeroy-Mason City Bridge George E. Sayre WPA New York City Dempsey Ben Bryant Scott Donat Paul Holbrook Bryant Dusty Durst Middleport Donat Ollie Conde Pomeroy Holbrook Kip Mayes

Fred Haney Named Pilot of the St. Louis Browns

Fred Haney, ex infielder for Detroit, Boston and St. Louis, becomes manager of the St. Louis Browns. He moves from Toledo Mud Hens to replace Gabby Street, as the fourth new manager since season end and sixth since mid season.

ST. Louis Fred Haney St. Louis Browns Haney Detroit Boston Toledo Mud Hens Browns Gabby Street

Galento Aims to Force Louis Title Shot Through Pressure

Tony Galento the NBA's top heavyweight challenger plans a Washington excursion with manager Joe Jacobs to post a 5000 dollar appearance guarantee and file a formal NBA challenge to Joe Louis. A side bet of another 5000 dollars accompanies the move as leverage in pressuring Louis to accept a title bout.

Orange N. J U.P Tony Galento National Boxing Association Joe Louis Galento Joe Jacobs Washington N.B.A Heinie Miller Jacobs Miller Louis John Henry Lewis Harry Thomas Philadelphia Lewis Atlantic City Tony

Buckeye Camp Struggles Deepen With OSU Injuries

Ohio State faces Illinois with four starting Buckeyes sidelined and two others doubtful. Guard Pete Gales and tackle Alex Schoenbaum are among the hurt, while Vic Marino, Jim Strausbaugh, Frank Zadworney and Keith Bliss carry injuries or illnesses. Trainer Tucker Smith notes varying severities as Friday decision on Bliss nears.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Illinois Bucks Purdue Pete Gales Letterman Vic Marino Alex Schoenbaum Tucker Smith Jim Strausbaugh Fleet Frank Zadworney Marino Strausbaugh Zadworney Bliss Francis Schmidt

Notre Dame Faces Minnesota in Big Ten Title Chase

Notre Dame remains the only major unbeaten team in the central states as Minnesota seeks revenge and a share of the conference lead. Wisconsin and Michigan also eye a path to the crown as Northwestern regroups after a setback and Ohio State presses for two wins.

Chicago U.P Jack O Notre Dame Central States Minnesota Elmer Layden Layden Northwestern Bernie Bierman Ben Sheridan Harry Stevenson Bob Saggan Lou Zontini Wisconsin Badgers Michigan Fritz Crisler Ohio State

Local Licenses Granted by Judge Ewing in Logan County

Three marriages were licensed over the weekend by Judge FE L Ewing. Harley Schoonover 37 and Vrena Karns 40 both of Nelsonville were issued licenses, along with Russell Adams 21 a miner of Carbon Hill and Wilma Rutter 17 of Haydenville. Donald Smith 29 a ganger of Columbus and Jennie Trapp 26 a seamstress of Columbus also received licenses. A note on a robin states it can eat as many as 68 earthworms in 16 days.

Ganger Columbus Millard Smith Jennie F. Trapp

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