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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1937

Page

11

Medwick Named NL MVP As Hartnett Runner-Up

Joe Medwick of the St. Louis Cardinals crowned National League MVP by baseball writers with 70 points, ahead of Leo Hartnett who had 68. Carl Hubbell finished strong in third with 52, as Medwick led in runs 111 hits 237 RBIs 154 and 31 home runs tied for the lead with Mel Ott.

NEW York U.P Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Writers Association Medwick Leo Gabby) Hartnett Chicago Cub Hartnett Carl Hubbell New York Giants Hubbell Jim Turner Boston Lou Fette Dick Bartell Mel Ott Paul Waner Pittsburgh Bartell Harry Danning Arky Vaughan Pirates Giants

Ohio U Freshmen Ready for Rutgers Clash in Big Weight Edge

Ohio University prepares to face Rutgers with two main concerns. The Bobcats must concede more weight than in any other game while stopping Rutgers star Bill Tranavitch, a 190-pound sophomore and key scorer. Grover notes Rutgers big, fast line and varied attack as Ohio drills for the Thursday departure and Saturday showdown.

Ohio University Rutgers Bobcats B. T. Grover Queensmen Lafayette Ohio Eleven Grover Don Peden Bill Trautwein Bill Anavitch Sophommore Tranavitch Scarlet Eleven New Brunswick N. J Ohio Stadium Fresh W. H. Herbert Plevinsky Oper Perry Gotlieb Ohio Western Reserve Notre Dame Peden Trautwein

Langsville Personal and Social Mention

Mrs. John Gray of Belvidere Illinois visited her mother Mrs. J K Longstreth and relatives from Charleston West Virginia. Local families hosted and spent Sunday with residents in Langsville and nearby areas including Middleport Athens Harrisonville and Columbus.

Angsville John Gray Belvidere Ill J. KE. Longstreth William McKnight John McKnight von McKnight Maynard Davis Charleston W. Va Robert Folden Akron L. E. Entsminger F. A. Miller Elsie C. L. Kennan Dale Howell Harrisonville Mildred Miller Columbus Harold Miller Clarence Carman J. E. Longstreth Amy Obert Miller Ashville von A. Miller W. G. Davis Wellston Dale Wright Arnold Knotts Raymond Miller Parkersburg Hayward Harman Emma Piper Vinton Alice Miller Pearle Russell

Grid coaches swap wisecracks behind the scenes

A Messenger Sports feature surveys Big Ten and Midwest football coaches as they pepper drills with nicknames and sharp quips. It highlights Bob Zuppke, Francis Schmidt, Ernie Godfrey, Bo McMillin, Elmer Layden and others, plus their favorite phrases and playful labels for players.

Chicago U.P Bob Zuppke Illinois Zuppke Red Grange Michigan Sammy Cantanzerite Dave Turnbull Turnbull Francis Schmidt Ohio State Lissen Schmidt Tippy Dye Nick Wasylik Buckeyes Ernie Godfrey Bo McMillin Indiana Elmer Layden Notre Dame Clark Shaughnessy Irl Tubbs Iowa Mal Elward Purdue

Irish Army tilt helps speculators at Yankee Stadium

Speculators reaped a rich harvest from fans seeking tickets to the Army Notre Dame classic at Yankee Stadium. Prices had been tripled with further increases likely. End zone seats listed at $8.50 while 40 yard line seats moved to $12.50, $15 and $17.50.

New York U.P Yankee Stadium

Athens County Farm Bureau Elects Officers for Year

The board met last night and re elected H R Jacoby of Athens president H G Henry of Amesville secretary and treasurer and John T Hope of Athens vice president The elections were held in the office of county agricultural extension agent Ross Wright.

Athens County Farm Bureau H. R. Jacoby Athens H. G. Henry Amesville John T. Hope Ross Wright

Buckeye State gridiron notes and captain prospects

Ohio State may name a backfield star as captain for next season with Mike Kabealo the leading candidate and Carl Kaplanoff as co captain if needed. Hiram College fans eye a post season matchup with Kent State amid a 117 game losing streak end. Al Rosato of Dayton is noted as a licensed barber nicknamed Clipper. Baldwin Wallace extends its Ohio Conference winning streak to 22. Heidelberg faces coach scrutiny amid student press criticism of training rules.

Columbus U.P Ohio Ohio State Bucks Mike Kabealo Youngstown Scarlet Carl Kaplanoff Bucyrus Hiram College Hiram Kent State al Rosato University of Dayton Nick Baldwin-Wallace Case Yellow Jackets University of Akron Harry L. Thobe Miami Redskins Ohio Wesleyan Oxford Turner Heidelberg Texas Christian Purdue Northwestern Francis A. Schmidt Indiana

Notre Dame Faces Pitt Rift and Coaching Questions

Notre Dame may reject a Pitt series amid a claimed stress on the game and long-standing rivalry, with Knute Rockne's era cited. critics like Tiny Thornhill push for rule changes while Harvard eyed Yale and Army clash looms, and Saint Mary's Slip Madigan rallies team spirit amid injuries.

Harry Grayson NEA Service Notre Dame Pittsburgh Oxford South Bend Irish Panthers Knute Rockne Tiny Thornhill Stanford Thornhill

Chauncey Couple Welcome Stillborn Daughter Melvina Ruth

Mr and Mrs Denzill Phillips of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter at their May Avenue home on Friday November 5. The infant, named Melvina Ruth, was stillborn.

Chauncey Denzill Phillips May Ave Melvina Ruth

Armistice Day Grid Matches Set For Ohio Colleges

Ohio college football fans will see three mid week Armistice Day games in Ohio. Kent State faces Ashland at Ashland in an Ohio Conference clash, Bowling Green meets Heidelberg at Tiffin, and Defiance plays Findlay in Findlay. The games close the season for Kent State Bowling Green Findlay and Defiance.

Columbus Ohio Kent State Ashland Bowling Green Heidelberg Tiffin Defiance Findlay

Buck Gridders Face Discontent as Ohio State Mopes Toward Illinois

Ohio State football players show low morale after defeats to Notre Dame and Indiana. Coach Francis Schmidt notes discouragement but denies a shift in spirit. Several starters were late to practice, sophomores complain about limited play, and one backfield man threatened to quit as the team prepares for Illinois.

Columbus Ohio State Notre Dame Scarlet and Gray Bucks Chicago Indiana Francis A. Schmidt Schmidt Illinois Hoosiers

Grass Run Side Hill Community Notices and Visits

Miss Evelyn Nicholson returned from McMillan Hospital Charleston West Virginia Sunday. Many local families hosted or visited relatives this weekend including Plummer DuLaney McHaffie Will Nicholsons and Goett families. Dexter Ladies Aid met at Harley Amos home on November 3 with numerous local guests joining in from Rutland Columbus and Mt Union.

Evelyn Nicholson McMillan Hospital Charleston W. Va A. FE. Plummer Alice Jean Claude Dulaney Dexter Clyde Will Rock Springs Norman Will G. O. Will Charles McHaffie Columbus Seth F. Nicholson William Plummer Lawrence Barton A Kk. Plummer John Goett Pomeroy William Robinson Belle Carr Dexter Ladies' Aid Society Harley Amos Edward Plummer

Butte’s Glorious Boxing Past and Copper King Legacy

A writer recalls Butte’s rich sports and mining history contrasting Encyclopedia entries with local tales. He notes 1903 boxing feats by Ryan Walcott Gans, Fitzsimmons and Ketchel, and the Copper King Marcus Daly’s horse stable, plus Butte’s role in producing major league players and its enduring energetic town spirit. The piece recalls Reckless enthusiasm under Montana copper. A separate local church notice says Richland Ave Progressive Class meeting postponed.

Montana Tommy Ryan Joe Walcott Joe Gans Gans Buddy King Denver Ryan Joe Willie Walcott Mose Lafontise New York Pyan Willie Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Stewart Fitz Butte Bat Nelson Aurelio Herrera Stanley Ketchel Joe Tinker Chief Meyers Frank Crosetti Wally Berger Dick Bartell Earl Averill Dusty Rhodes Marcus Daly Copper King Madison Square Garden United Press

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