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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1938

Page

11

Unbeaten Scholastic Teams Clash In Week's Features

In Ohio two top undefeated squads Shelby and Galion meet as Cleveland Rhodes faces Cleveland West Tech on the second November weekend. Shelby has 214 points for 8 wins and 13 allowed, Galion 213 for 7 and 63 against, with both rich in state contenders. Other unbeatens include Van Wert Celina and Cleveland Cathedral Latin Alliance as the state grid shows leading teams with few losses and several ties. The article notes a 24 game Rh-Tech win streak and a big upcoming Canton Massillon date as juried by schedule.

Columbus U.P Ohio Shelby Galion Cleveland Rhodes Cleveland West Tech Shelby-Galion West Tech van Wert Celina Cleveland Cathedral Latin Alliance Elyria-Fremont Ross Cincinnati Roger Bacon- Lockland Troy-Tipp City Troy Elyria Bacon United Portsmouth Greenfield Bellville Versailles Sandusky Wooster Dayton Oakwood Forest

Utah Soon Clinches Big Seven Title After Winouts

Denver report notes Utah University must beat its two weakest Big Seven foes to claim the championship. Utah State earns credit by routing Brigham Young 3-0 to break a first place tie, while Utah prepares for Colorado State at Salt Lake City and Wyoming next.

Denver Colo U.P Utah University Utes Utah State Brigham Young Utah Colorado State Salt Lake City Wyoming

Hutson Aims for Four Pro Football Records this Season

Green Bay star Don Hutson is within reach of four NFL records as two games remain. He tied his own nine touchdown mark with 56 points so far and needs four more TDs to match Jack Manders 1934 record. He also could surpass his 41 receptions with 13 more grabs and reach 676 receiving yards with 169 more yards, while Gaynell Tinsley trails Hutson’s single season receptions.

New York U.P Don Hutson Green Bay Packers Jack Manders Chicago Bears Gaynell Tinsley Tinsley Hutson Cardinals Clark Hinkle Andy Farkas Washington Bill Shepherd Detroit

Luckoff Takes Three Straight in League

Luckoff defeated New York Central three straight in the city league at Wolf and Sons Alleys. F Wolf led with 216 single and 580 triple, while team members Marquis Trainer Steadman and McAllister contributed strong scores as the Luckoff squad posted a total of 2552 pins. Oyster shells were found about 4000 feet underground in Texas oil fields.

Glouster New York Central Luckoff Wolf & Sons F. Wolf Z. Marquis L. Trainer L. Steadman J. McAllister R. Gatchel Briggs Wills L. Gatchel Dr. Pride Texas

Sammy Snead Holds Lead in White Sulphur Open

Slammin Sam Snead, hometown favorite, led by one stroke at 136 after 36 holes in the White Sulphur Springs Open. Henry Picard stood second at 137, with Jules Huot and Ky Laffoon tied for third at 138. Other contenders included Chandler Harper, Ed Dudley, and Ed Oliver within reach at 139.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va UPR Sam Snead Snead Henry Picard Hershey Jules Huot Quebec Que Ky Laffoon Chicago Chandler Harper Portsmouth Harry Cooper Billy Burke Bellair Fla

Mitchs Musings on Bears Vic Bottari’s clutch drive

Mitch praises Vic Bottari for a key offensive sequence against California. Bottari drives for nine yards twice then 24 more as time runs down, stopping the clock to set up a final plunge from the four yard line as the second quarter ends.

Chicago Cubs Vic Bottari California UCLA Vic Bears Bottari Smith

Lightning strikes wedding party in Philippines kill 18

A freak bolt blasted a wedding party in Naguiban barrio San Fernando causing 18 deaths and injuring several others. Two houses were burned in the disaster described as the most violent of its kind in the Philippines.

San Fernando Philippines Naguiban

National Guard Sponsored Basketball Tourneys Planned

The National Guard Battery C 134th Field Artillery will sponsor two winter basketball tournaments. A city league will play in the Armory three nights weekly with an entry fee to cover costs and a silver cup awarded to the winner. Teams include Battery C, Plains, Shade, Varsity Poolroom, and Athens State Hospital. a final planning meeting is set for November 21 at 8 p.m. Also the first annual regimental tournament will feature teams from Athens, Portsmouth, Columbus, Galion, Coshocton, Zanesville and Mansfield in Athens Armory, with games starting mid February.

134Th Field Artillery National Guard A. FE. Carmichael Battery“C Pe Plains Shade Varsity Athens State Hospital Athens The Armory C. K. McKinstry D. P. Carmichael Battery Portsmouth Columbus Galion Coshocton Zanesville Mansfield

Krieger refuses New York plan for un tangled 160-pound title

Middleweight champion Solly Krieger and manager Hymie Caplin reject the New York athletic commission plan to settle the 160-pound division. They outline a touring schedule and refuse to defend the crown before the commission deadline. Caplin says Krieger is champion in 47 states and will not defend until ready.

NEW York U.P Solly Krieger Hymie Caplin New York Athletic Commission Krieger National Boxing Association al Hostak Seattle Fred Apostoli Young Corbett Caplin California Apostoli Corbett Commission Prospect

House Movers Save Sacramento Trees by Halving House

In Sacramento movers chose to saw the house in half and rejoin the sections after passing the two street trees, avoiding removal. The maneuver kept the residence in place while the path was cleared for passage.

Sacramento Cal

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