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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

15

McKinley Massillon Play For Ohio State Prep Title

In 1938 the Canton McKinley Bulldogs face Massillon Tigers in a 43rd meeting for the mythical state prep crown before about 22 000 in Massillon. Brown’s Tigers enter as favorites with Motely Snyder Gets and Slusser key scorers while Reed’s Bulldogs rely on Marion Motley and end Nick Oman.

Columbus Canton McKinley Bulldogs Massillon Tigers McKinley Warren Canton Lehman Youngstown Chaney Akron South Erie Academy Huntington W. Va Elmira N. Y Alliance Steubenville Mansfield Reed Elyria- Lorain Lorain Roy Clymer Elyria Sandusky Lake Erie Fostoria Cleveland Cathedral Latin Adena Portsmouth van We

New York Title Bout Advance Sales Lag at Garden

Promoter Mike Jacobs pushed Madison Square Garden gate by advertising the bout as for the world middleweight championship. Ticket prices rose from 7.70 to 11.50 for ringside seats, drawing poor advance sales and angering NAAC champion Solly Krieger and New York’s Jewish community. The controversy centered on a local title claim and state approval.

New York U.P New York State Fred Apostoli-Young Corbett III Madison Square Garden Punch Mike Jacobs New York Commission Jacobs Solly Krieger National Boxing Association

Conley reshapes Carroll Blue Streaks to football prominence

Mitch's Musings traces John Carroll's football rise under coach Conley from humble 5-12 start to a breakthrough season. It recalls Conley's Notre Dame roots, Arsenault's 49 yard score, and his shift from the Notre Dame system to a hybrid setup. Conley predicted a changed Carroll status within three years in the Big Four.

Carroll Blue Conley Jack Elder Tom Ramblers Southern California Ralph Vince Tom Yarr Notre Dame Hunk” Anderson Elmer Layden Carroll Blue Streaks Eddie Arsenault Arsenault John Carroll Rock Cleveland Western Reserve University Case Baldwin- Wallace

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Illness

Mrs. Catherine Zweifel of Lasley Street is ill while wintering with daughter in Plants. Lena Huber and family, Ruth, Alice, Mary Huber and Elsanora Ebersbach visited Huntington. L. F. Spencer and family visited Mary Smith and Earl Denny on Peacock Ave. Ruth Curtis returned to Columbus for work after visiting parents. Baptist One Won One Class meets Thursday evening. Mrs. Norman Ohlinger of Charleston visits sister on Union Ave. Mr. Botzel ill at St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg.

Catherine Zweifel Lasley St Helen Johnson Lena Huber Ruth Alice Mary Huber Elsanora Ebersbach Huntington L. F. Spencer Carrie Spencer Charleston Mary Smith Earl Denny Peacock Ave Ruth Curtis Columbus Baptist Church Norman (Tippy) Ohlinger Peter Botzel Union Ave Botzel St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Harry Vickers Harry Langley Leighton Vanmeter Vickers Kaylong W. Va Vanmeter C. G. Houck A. W. Pullins Joe Epling Gallipolis John McSwain Albert Spencer Paul Ables Julius Fleischman A. G. (Grant) Hanes Robert Vickers Follawsbee Oak Hill Staten

Tennis Moguls Seek New Ace

Henry McLemore reports U S Lawn Tennis Association searches for a new top Davis Cup player after John Budge turns pro. Bulletin No 15 urges developing talent with courage to net and decisive volleys as the path to national team success.

New Orleans John Donald Budge United States Lawn Tennis Association Budge U. S. L. T. A. Bulletin Holcombe Ward Bulletin Ward Mr. Ward

Mental attitude in upsets cited by Fordham coach

Jimmy Crowley argues that mental attitude drives upsets in football. He lists overconfidence, fatigue, jealousy, and dissension as factors, noting Syracuse beating Cornell 19-17 and Purdue over Ohio State as notable shocks, with several other regional results highlighted.

Jimmy Crowley New York Fordham Crowley Syracuse Cornell Big Ten Purdue Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern Burn Louisiana State Clemson Tulane Tennessee Alabama Georgia Tech Washington Rice Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh Pitt

Kanauga Social And Personal Highlights And Visits

Mrs Lizzie Adams hosted the Ladies Aid Society with nineteen present and plans for future church activities. A new baby, Harry Langley, was welcomed by Harry Vickers and family, with Leighton Vanmeter visiting from Kaylong West Virginia. Community members, travel, and medical news fill the Kanauga notes.

Kanauga Lizzie Adams Ladies’ Aid Society Forrest Fife Mabel Deem

Community Notes From Long Bottom Report Local Happenings

Noon dinner plans for school children finalized with Amanda Chambers and three other organizers in charge. Families visit or stay with locals in Columbus and nearby towns while a traveling show plays at the K of P Hall. Road work by the State Highway Department adds tar and limestone. A church renewal and carpet updates follow flood repairs at Mt Olive Church and M E Church. Christmas program prep begins as Riverside Garden Club meets and residents recover from illness.

Amanda Chambers Mary Young Rubal Deem Zelma Founds A. H. Curtis Perry Charles Rathburn Columbus K. of P. Hall E. M. Kryder Dana W. Va Lillie White Anna Christy Malden A. A. Torrence Fostoria J. E. Torrence State Highway Department Charles Hensley Riverside Garden Club Marie Swan O. FE. German Mary Sheldon

Pie YUM Delights with Crisp Crust and Rich Filling

Readers savor pie crafted with careful crust and flavorful insides. Fresh from the oven, the pastry offers a crisp edge and balanced filling, appealing to home bakers seeking reliable results.

Tishomingo Farmer Switches From Cotton to Peanuts for Profit

In Tishomingo Oklahoma a farmer benefited from a federal allotment that reduced his cotton crop by more than half. He planted the surplus acreage in peanuts and states they yielded more income than cotton had.

Tishomingo, Okla

League President Under Fire Over Promotions Criticism

Paul Shank, Toledo attorney, faces criticism from Fostoria Findlay and Fremont club officials at a league meeting. Grover Hartley of Findlay, Fred Morgan of Fostoria, and Frank Anderson of Fremont lead the chief critics over past season promotional activities.

Fremont U.P Paul Shank Toledo Ohio State Baseball League Fostoria Findlay Grover Hartley Fred Morgan Frank Anderson

Greens Run Sophomore and Junior Classes Elect Leaders

Greens Run High School juniors and sophomores elected officers for the coming year. Juniors chose President Mike Newsad, VP Ellen Lindholm, secretary Mary Toczik, treasurer Geraldine Malpas, sponsor Carrye Smith. Sophomores chose President Eugene Thomas, VP Glenn Cannon, secretary Raymund Korpella, treasurer Thelma Mackey, sponsor Newman Powell.

Greens Run Greens Run High School Mike Newsad Ellen Lindholm Mary Toczik Geraldine Malpas Carrye Smith Eugene Thomas Glenn Cannon Raymund Korpella Thelma Mackey Newman Powell

Badgers Aim for Undisputed Title in Minnesota Clash

Wisconsin relies on aerial and ground speed to outpace Minnesota in a pivotal Big Ten showdown. Coach Harry Stuhldreher’s offense, led by quarterback Vince Gavre, seeks decisive win to claim undisputed conference crown, with Ohio State and Michigan also in the title mix.

Chicago U.P Wisconsin Badger Notre Dame Minnesota Badgers Husky Gophers Ohio State Howie Weiss Roy Bellin Billy Schmitz Harry Stuhldreher Pittsburgh Purdue Vince Gavre Gavre Bill Spaulding Northwestern Weiss Jack Murphy Larry Bucheler Wilbur Moore Speed Columbus Bucks Michelgan Ralph Heikkinen Tom Harmon Paul Kromer

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