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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1932
Page
5
The piece contrasts Ohio State and Notre Dame outcomes with Ohio Wesleyan facing Ohio University Bobcats. It notes major league moves like Al Simmons insurance and Frank Frisch speculation, plus radio debates and manager rumors. Ohio Wesleyan prepares for a tough game with disciplined practice and wary scouting of reserve power.
Henry Melemore reports the Tournament of Roses Committee weighs candidates for the Rose Bowl invited teams. Auburn emerges as a favored choice over Colgate if Brown is eliminated, with Auburn’s power and speed cited as decisive factors amid careful contract planning for the 1920s era game. The piece recounts past matchups between Kentucky and Cincinnati and notes Auburn’s growing prestige despite obscurity.
Ancil Hoffman of San Francisco pursues Max Baer into a Schmeling bout on the Pacific Coast or Europe. Schmeling’s manager Joe Jacobs aims for a Sharkey title defense, while promoters like Jack Doyle seek a U S match. Possible Europe links include Gains, Camera, Dickson, Pettifer, and Peterson as paths to Schmeling.
An old advertisement touts liquid tablets and salve that claim to relieve colds within hours and neuralgia in less than two hours, with malaria addressed in about three days. It markets 666 salve for head colds and promotes rapid action among speedy remedies.
Jackson High School will not cancel a game against Sciotoville to meet Gallipolis this season. Charitable broadcast issues aside, Giants owner Charles Stoneham endorses Ruppert’s radio ban, arguing broadcasting hurts gate receipts and will be barred at the Polo Grounds.
Cincinnati fans will see Kentucky return to the Bearcat schedule in 1933 after a decade away. No UC official comment was available last night as details of the Southern Conference matchup were awaiting confirmation.
In Aberdeen Washington L D Soren son found hand pea shelling too slow and switched to a clothes wringer to speed up the task delivering quicker results than manual shelling.
World bantamweight champion Al Brown collapsed after a dramatic second round knockout of Emile Spider Pladner in Paris. Brown weighed 133 and Pladner 132 pounds as the referee hailed the victory before Brown fell ill with a high fever at the American Hospital.
Miami is favored in the Buckeye cross country meet at the Ohio Wesleyan stadium with Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati teams also expected to compete. Clayton Merrick of Ohio Wesleyan and Frank Hellig of Miami are favored for individual honors.
Ohio State Reserve football team edged the Buckeye freshman squad 7 to 0 Monday. The reserves scored on a blocked kick and on a Jack Smith touchdown. George Brungart added a late TD and the extra point.
Without a point last week the top college football scorers held their places. Dayton’s Gorty led with 49 points, Cincinnati’s Gilliland second, while Miami’s Ctinger and Baldwin Wallace’s Wright threatened after week’s touchdowns.
Miami halfback Bil Clinger expanded his Buckeye Conference scoring lead with two touchdowns in last week’s win over Wittenberg. Len Fertig of Miami sits second with 4 points, Sadosky of Ohio University has 14, and Verta of Ohio Wesleyan has 13.
George Kirkley reports Michigan, undefeated in Big Ten play, faces Minnesota in a decisive clash at Minneapolis. The Wolverines, led by Newman Harting, must sharpen an inconsistent offense after recent easy wins, while cold weather and a possible indoor storm threaten their battle for the conference crown.
New York featherweight contender UR Chocolata of Havana defeats Pete Nebro at St Nicholas Arena in a ten round decision. Judges favor Chocolata though many in attendance thought it could have been a draw. Chocolata weighs 135 pounds while Nebo is listed at 144 as he prepares for a title defense against Fidel LaBarba next month.
Tiffin teams earned a fourth straight week with a grand slam across football games. Heidelberg College beat Akron 12 to 0, Columbian High edged Sandusky 7 to 6, Calvert beat Carey 12 to 0, and Tiffin Junior OU A ML Home defeated Movenheart 12 to 0, a state record cited by fans.
The Nelsonville senior football players formed an interteam match with the juniors ending 25 to 0 in favor of the seniors. American Education Week activities included physics chemistry demonstrations, French and Latin showcases, and a Public Speaking Club assembly led by Mr Yantis.
A single sex class of sophomore boys was assigned to Mr Yantis at the start of the 1982-83 school year because Senior 14 15 was too small. The Junior 26 class proved industrious and grew in esteem after initial teasing. Their activities include the orchestra Glee Club Journalism Club and football and basketball. They elect a president and a secretary with Yantis serving as chief bouncer. A camping trip is planned at year end.
Last six weeks awards show A students Jeanette Cranmer Anne Hall Wilma Scott Mary A Wilson Margaret Wolfe lead A group. Forty plus names with at least 50 percent A grades and B grades for many juniors and seniors listed with initials and class years.
Fifth period General Science students and teacher Mrs. Kathleen Boyd toured Martin Dry Cleaners on Monday. They observed cleaning with a hydrocarbon solvent, rapid drying by centrifugal force, steaming to remove odor and sterilize, then inspected the pressing department. Appreciation noted for the tour and refreshments from Mrs. Martin. A new filing cabinet was installed in the principal's office and in the Home Economics Room.
Mentor Room 4 students organized an Armistice Day program with flag ceremonies by Girl Scouts Fae Shelton and Margaret Gandee, readings, trumpet, piano, and vocal solos, poetry, and a play The Month of November. The show featured Mercedis Keeton and Frances Jo Riley reciting poems, Mary Elizabeth Frances as grandmother, and a World War II soldier role by Paul Evans. Taps honored soldiers at the end.
Central School prepares for an all day and evening Annus Fall event on Friday with 2 to 5 pm activities including bake and candy sales a fish pond a bingo stand and refreshment booths. four grade level entertainments are planned and tickets are on sale.
Miss Ruth Kelier Hyde, former Nelsonville High School faculty member, reenters the Central School as a pupil after six years. A 1923 high school graduate, she earned a AB from Ohio Wesleyan in 1924 and trained as a teacher at Ohio University in 1930.
This year various clubs in the high school and home rooms sponsor assemblies. Next Wednesday the Boy Senate will lead the program, followed by Mise Wood's home room in Room 16-15. Mrs Hardis Home Economics Club presents on Nov, their dresses shown to parents Thursday night. Dee 7 Mey Yanne home room to present, Rev Sayre to give an address on Dec 4, and Miss Deer’s room hosts entertainment the following week. Parents and visitors welcome.
The Vocational Science Class viewed a series on refrigeration with assistance from Carpens ter Hardware Company and Stanley Reed who discussed the films. Reed has studied refrigeration in Columbus with Frigidaire, part of General Motors, and the class learned many new facts about the manufacturing of Frigidaire units.
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