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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1937

Page

9

Nine Ohio U Gridders End Careers in Dad's Day Game

Nine members of the 1937 Ohio University football squad face their final college game Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Bobcats meet Ohio Wesleyan. Seniors include Boehck Caruso Donofrio Platzke Jurkovic Mruzik Pestel and Wood with several projected as starters.

Ohio University Ohio Stadium Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan George Boehck Toledo al Carter Hamilton Stan Caruso Cleveland Danny Donofrio Bridgeport Conn Bill Jurkovic Canton Andy Mruzik Ashtabula Paul Pestel Columbus Mel Platzke Denny Wood Ohio Carter Pestel Boehck Caruso Donofrio Platzke Purdue Jurkovic Mruzik Bernie Crabtree Bill Rodgers Crabtree Rutgers Bobcat

Vitt determined to be boss at Cleveland

Oscar Vitt, named manager of the Cleveland Indians, vows to run the club despite a hostile board of directors. He confirms a two year contract and promises to push star Bob Feller to his best, insisting he will decide when to pitch and how to play. Vitt believes Cleveland will play ball for him and aims to win.

Vitt Cleveland Steve O'Neill Indians Board of Directors Sonny Boy Newark Elba Bob Feller Feller Bob Oscar Vitt United Press

Tulane Bid For Michigan Star Tapped By Telegram

Michigan Daily reports a telegram from Bill Bevan of Tulane offering Tom Harmon a chance to transfer. ATH Yost notes Harmon as the nation’s top high school athlete and Harmon previously had offers from multiple Big Ten schools. The inquiry ties to ongoing subsidization charges involving Michigan alumni groups.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Michigan Daily University of Michigan Tulane University Michigan Bill Bevan Minnesota Guard New Orleans Tom Harmon Gary Ind Fielding Yost University Athens Harmon University Board of Athletic Control Horace Mann High School Big Ten

Risko Returns in Comeback Bout Against Olin

Johnny Risko fights Bob Olin in a 10 round comeback bout in Cleveland tonight. It is Risko’s first ring appearance in three years. Olin is a former world light heavyweight champion. An unrelated 17th century superstition notes raw cow’s milk causes bovine traits in infants and children.

Risko Cleveland U.P Johnny Risko Bob Olin New York Olin

Citizens State Bank of Glouster Aims to Open

The Citizens Real Estate Association met at Hotel Gordon to plan a new bank for Glouster. A six member committee reported progress after talks with the State Banking Department and FDIC. They expect $200 000 on deposit before approval and plan stock at 20 dollars per share.

Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Columbus Citizens State Bank of Ohio State Banking Department

Adams Rites Will Be Held in Corning

Margaret R Adams 30 died Tuesday after a Caesarean operation in Columbus. Born in Corning in 1908 she graduated Corning High School 1927 and worked at Corning Bank ten years. Funeral at Corning United Brethren Church Friday at two with burial in Corning cemetery. Family to receive visitors at her parents home Wednesday.

Glouster Margaret R. Adams Howard Adams Mercy Hospital Columbus George Rogers Corning Mark Henry Harriette Jane Jeanette Mary Elizabeth George Arthur John David David Cook East Chicago Ind

Larry Morrison Honored At Birthday Party

Trimble guests celebrate Larry Morrison third birthday with gifts and food. Parents Mr and Mrs Harold Morrison host at home Saturday afternoon with cake ice cream served by Dorothy Rainey Emaline Zimmer and Hazel Raber.

Cedric Antle Jacqueline Kinder Shirley Kay Heiser Charles Dicky Harold Lee Grandy Earl Jr. Davis Jackie Rex Mechem Harold Rainey Ronnie Addington Richard Smith Nellie Lou Phillips Joanne Gooding Melvin Thompson Trimble Judith Lynn Zimmer Jo-Ann Darling Bobby Gamwell Glouster Billa Ann Bonna Sue Barbara Ann Morrison Jacksonville Bartha Addington Verna Kinder Florence Mechem Margaret McCune Helen Kinann

Red Cross Drive Opens in Glouster Districts Formed

Glouster launches its annual Red Cross drive with a house to house canvass. Co chairs Rev F G Boroff Rev D P Morris and Rev Fr Kesler lead a district worker body including Mrs Powers Mrs Wolf Mrs Binderbasin and others to complete the drive this week. Revival services by Rev D P Morris continue at Ferndale Church of Christ into at least Sunday Nov 21.

Glouster F. G. Boroff D. P. Morris Fr. Kesler Phil F. Robinson Robinson David Powers Joe Wolf John Binderbasin Merle Norris Hettie Thomas John Morris Mike Thompson Harry Colley Hubert Bailey Ed Kurtzman T. W. Figley Ralph Woods Homer Morris Anna Mayles Paul Ullmark Gail Wallace J. P. Kemerer al T. Craft Ferndale

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set at Legion Home

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday night at the Legion Home. Refreshments will be served and a social hour enjoyed.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Best Guards and Tackles in the Big Ten Named

Chicago writer George Kirkley surveys top linemen from the Big Ten as the season ends. Notable players include Ted Fink of Chicago Mel Brewer Illinois Francis Twedell Minnesota Carl Kaplanoff Ohio State Ralph Heikkinen Michigan Mike Calvano Northwestern Charles Brady Iowa Clem Waltman Purdue Al Dorsch Wisconsin Robert Haak Indiana.

George Kirkley Chicago Big Ten Ted Fink Mel Brewer Illinois Lusta Lindgren Brewer Nrin Francis Twedell Minnesota Minneapolis Carl Kaplanoff Ohio State Bucks Northwestern Ralph Heikkinen Michigan Mike Calvano Purdue Charles Brady Iowa Hawkeye Clem Waltman Woltman al Dorsch Wisconsin Badgers Robert Haak Indiana Haak Bo McMillin Corby Davis Nebraska

Glouster Personal and Social Notes

Glouster residents travel and visit relatives with trips to Hillsboro and Columbus. The Bailey family visited James Ford in Hillsboro. Mrs. Hester Drugan hosted Alice Johnson and May Johnson with Emmett Johnson from Sherrodsville. Thomas Noon and party attended the Ohio State-Ilinois game in Columbus. Edward Bailey returned to Glouster Monday. Co-Workers Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 7 30. A paperpEStry session will follow.

Glouster Hubert Bailey Hillsboro James Ford Hester Drugan Alice Johnson May Emmett Johnson Sherrodsville Thomas Noon Columbus Edward Co-Workers Church of Christ

Talk of Quitting Buckeye Conference at UC

Columbus Ohio University of Cincinnati reports talk resurfaces over Johnny Rabb Buckeye Conference status The Akron native and Ohio State fullback will miss the final Buckeye game versus Michigan due to injury Rulings by the Western Conference are anticipated next month The article notes observers expect Rabb’s play at Fordham to count against him

Buckeye University of Cincinnati Columbus U.P Johnny Rabb Ohio State Akron Bucks Michigan Fordham Big Ten Rabb

Plans to shrink Crosley Field playing area at Reds home

Cincinnati Reds general manager Warren Giles announced changes to reduce the field dimensions at Crosley Field by moving home plate 20 feet toward center and shifting foul lines. Manager Bill McKechnie approved the plan to aid hitters and improve sightlines for fans. New measurements reduce left field line to 328 feet and right field line to 366 feet, with center field at 375 feet.

Cincinnati U.R Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds Warren Giles Giles Bill McKechnie

Brundage Seeks Re election To Olympic Post

Avery Brundage seeks re election as president of the American Olympic Association despite protests over past actions including barring Eleanor Holm. The group expects no opposition though reformers push for broader representation on key Olympic committees. Plans also include Tokyo 1940 participation and a 53 member executive slate. Norris L. O'Neil, noted baseball figure, dies after brief illness.

Washington U.P Avery Brundage Eleanor Holm American Olympics Association Brundage National College Athletic Assoiation National Association of Mateur Oarsmen Tokyo Association

Cincinnati evaluates Buckeye stay as UC builds big football program

The News-Record editorial urges University of Cincinnati to withdraw from the Buckeye Conference as UC pursues a big time football plan. Cincinnati has dropped nine straight games, with speculation on a new athletic director after coach Russ Cohen’s midseason resignation.

Cincinnati U.R University of Cincinnati Buckeye News-Record Marshall Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Mid-West Dana King Russ Cohen

Bryson Speaks on Northwest Territory at Glouster Kiwanis

GLOUSTER M Bryson superintendent of Jacksonville Trimble Schools was guest speaker Tuesday evening. He discussed the Ordinance of 1797 and creation of the Northwest Territory. President Al Craft reported festival ticket sales and urged higher sales. Attendance prize by Co FE Haskins awarded to Dr W D Withem.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Jacksonville Trimble

Hunter Is Wounded in Stray Shot Incident

Miss Pauline White was struck in the leg by several stray shot while hunting Monday afternoon with a companion. Her wounds were minor.

Glouster Pauline White

Wayne Stewart Elected Bowling Green Captain for 1938

Wayne Stewart of Toledo was elected captain of Bowling Green University football team for 1938. The selection was announced today at the campus.

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