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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1938

Page

9

All-Big Ten Team Honors Celebrate Dominant 1938 Season

United Press selects a balanced All-Big Ten with Minnesota Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Northwestern and Indiana placing multiple players on first and second teams. Notables include Archie Kodros and Vince Garre at centers and backs. Heikkinen and Twe dell standout linemen. Harmon, Brock, Moore and Kinnick among top backs.

George Nash Minnesota Chuck Castello Illinois Erwin Prasse Iowa Alex Schoenbaum Carl Kaplanoff Ohio State Win Pedersen Bob Logan Indiana Jorse Bernhardt Hal Method Northwestern Archie Kodros Chicago U.P United Press Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Wilbur Moore Lou Brock Tom Harmon Howie Weiss Moore Frank Petrick Cleo Diehl Joe Michal Bob Voigts Ralph Heikkinen Murray Voigts Mihal Boilermakers Diehl Wildcat Petrick Bo McMillin Forrest Evashevski Billy Schmitz Bernie Jefferson Larry Buhler Pos LE Krause Michal LT Haak Heikkinen LG Hovland Haman Twedell RG Bykowski RT Siegel RE Wasem Wfoore Evashevski Brock LH Schmitz Harmon Jefferson Weiss FB Buhler

Dairymen Defeat NYC in Glouster Bowling League

Glouster league action sees Winifred's Dairy beat New York Central three straight games at Wolf and Sons Alleys. H Watkins starred with a 213 single and 581 series as J McCarty and others contributed solid scores in a team win.

Dairymen Nyc Glouster Winifred New York Central Wolf & Sons H. Watkins J. Gatchel L. Gatchel R. Briggs R. Gatchel Dr. Pride

Church Bazaar To Be Held On Thanksgiving Day

GLOUSTER The Holy Cross Church will host its sixth annual Bazaar on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner is served starting at 12 o'clock with games of all kinds and prizes given Thursday evening. The event features a booth for home made candy, a booth for fancy aprons, and a country store.

Glouster Holy Cross

Glouster to Observe Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Glouster to observe Thanksgiving with stores closed all day and the post office shut except a 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM lobby, box holders served. No deliveries by city or rural carriers, mail accepted and dispatched on trains as usual. Eagles to hold dance at Jacksonville Eagles Hall on Wednesday evening November 23 for gles and families. orchestra secured, no charge.

Glouster Eagles Jacksonville

Grange To Meet Glouster Special Session Friday

Homer Grange announces a special business meeting on Friday November 25 with officers and members expected to attend.

Glouster Homer Grange The Grange

Social Notes of Glouster Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Glouster society records show Dr. Dwight Haskins and Mrs. A A Nease visiting. Bob Johnston to Elyria for work. Mrs. George Mudrie visiting Murray City. the Maurers in Athens. Jarvis family and Jayne Ann in Trimble. Cora Tignor and Wilbur Balderson Jr in Columbus. Ohio State Home-Coming attended by Clark Distel. Darling family in Richmond Kentucky. Clark siblings and relatives in Buchtel. Vernon family in Akron. West relatives in Trimble. Allen and West host in Glouster.

C. E. Haskins Dwight Haskins Athens A. A. Nease Westerville Bob Johnston Elyria George Mudrie Mudrie Murray City Jake Maurer Abram Easler Charles Jarvis Jayne Ann Jarvis Trimble Wilbur Balderson, Jr Cora Tignor Lancaster Columbus John R. Clark George Ann Distel Cincinnati Ohio State Hubert May Charles Darling Richmond Ralph Fred Darling Charles Sorrell Florence Mary Elizabeth Jean Ann Clark Buchtel C. A. Vernon Harold Vernon

Party Postponed After Death of Mrs Martha Morgan

The Sunday School class party planned for Friday at Mrs Boroff's home is postponed due to the death of Mrs Martha Morgan mother of Mrs Taylor one of the hosts. A new date will be announced later.

Unofficial Alumnus Yeckley Sees Michigan Triumph

Lorain Ohio resident Ed Yeckley built football links from Elyria to Kiski bringing Paul Kramer and Jack Meyer to Michigan. In 1935 he failed to secure Ohio State tickets and later watched Michigan beat Ohio State 18 to 0 at Columbus, feeling like an unofficial Michigan alumnus.

Capel McNash Cleveland U.P Michigan Wolverines Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio Ann Arbor Ed Yeckley Lorain Columbus Paul Kramer Yeckley Elyria Stan Pincura Regis Monahan Sam Ohio State Jack Meyer Kiski Kramer Hardy

Scoring Championship Remains In Limbo After Week

Ohio college football title race narrows as Len Janiak finishes with 71 points, leaving Ries Williams and Beach within 10 points. Remaining games include Toledo vs St Marys on December 3 and Beach’s matchup with Xavier. Williams and Ries each hold strong possibilities to overtake.

Columbus WUP Ohio Toledo St. Mary’s San Antonio Texas Bill Beach Rockets Johnny Ries Western Reserve Jerry Williams Miami Beach Xavier Ries Williams Len Janiak Husky Ohio U Janiak William and Pat T ‘Ries Z-Janiak Padley Dayton Z-Young John C’r’oll Zazula Akron Z-Falcone Kent State Z-Burkhart Denison Z-Pettit Pangallo Cincinnati Schupska Case Z-Lisak Wit Lucas

Cronin Relievers Top AL Picks in 1938 Season

Manager Joe Cronin of the Boston Red Sox led American League managers in relief pitching accuracy with a 22 of 30 correct calls. Jim Bagby had six wins and one loss in relief, while Johnny Murphy of the Yankees notched eight relief wins. Other notable relievers included Johnny Humphries of Cleveland with eight wins and three losses as a closer.

Chicago Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Cronin Jim Bagby Johnny Murphy New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Yankee Cleveland Johnny Humphries Boston New York Detroit Washington Philadelphia St. Louis

Questions and Answers on Dempsey Segrave and Griffith

The column presents reader sports questions answered by the Athens Messenger service. It includes Jack Dempsey nose surgery in August 1924, Major Sir Henry Segrave’s fatal Miss England II accident on June 13, 1930, and Clark Griffith’s Yankee management from 1903 to 1908.

Jack Dempsey Sir Henry Spgrave Lake Windermere England Segrave Lake Shore Clark Griffith Washington Senators New York Yankees

Alumni Dance Sponsored by Glouster High School Association

Glouster High School Alumni Association sponsors a Thanksgiving Dance in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening. Jack Hammond's 11 piece orchestra provides the music from 9 to 1. Admission is 40 cents for a single and 75 cents for a couple.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association Jack Hammond

Today’s Sports Parade from Cusihuirachic Mexico

Henry McLemore reports a humorous pit stop in Cusihuirachic while chasing a football story. The writer admits language troubles and misdirection, ending with a local guide directing him to a hotel and a playful farewell as he exits.

Henry McLemore Cusihuiriachic Mexico Cusihuirachic New York Emily Post Arizona Clarence Buddington Kelland Buenos Tequilla

Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Initiates Eightieth Candidate

The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion initiated nine candidates at its meeting last Thursday. Among them was Mrs. Lydia Watkins of Jacksonville, mother of Cecil Watkins. she celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, reportedly the oldest candidate in the area. A handkerchief shower followed the initiation.

Glouster—Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Lydia Watkins Jacksonville Cecil Watkins

Returned From Hospital

Reese Thompson of Hollister, ill in Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville for weeks, was moved home Monday in the C F Wallace Sons ambulance. After two weeks at home he will return to the hospital for further treatment.

Glouster Reese Thompson Hollister Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville C. F. Wallace & Sons Mr. Thompson

Plan Special Services at First Baptist Church

Services will be held at 7 o clock Thursday morning at the First Baptist Church for about half an hour. A breakfast of pancakes sausage and coffee will be served in the church dining room afterward.

Glouster First Baptist Church Beerved

Reds Directors and Officers Reappointed for Another Year

Stockholders of the Cincinnati base ball club re-elected seven directors and officers for another year. Despite the Reds’ strong financial season and about 729000 paid admissions, no dividend was declared as profits fund prior debt. Directors: Powel Crosley Jr., Lewis Crosley, Charles Sawyer, Reammny Field, Thomas Conroy, David Jones, Warren Giles. Crosley jr remains president. Giles is vice president and GM. Conroy secretary-treasurer.

Cincinnati U.P Cincinnati Baseball Club Reds Powel Crosley Jr Lewis Crosley Charles Sawyer Reammny Field Thomas Con

Fostoria and Bowling Green to Join Buckeye League

Fostoria and Bowling Green High Schools accept invitations to join the Buckeye High School League, boosting members to six. Current members include Findlay, Tiffin Columbian, Tiffin Junior Order, and Fremont, with football relations possibly delayed until 1940 due to existing contracts. New bouts affect football alignments across the conference. Tony Cannoneri presses comeback in eight round Bronx Coliseum bout against Howard Scott with future date set at Hippodrome for Eddie Zivic fight.

Canzoneri New York U.K Tony Canzoneri Howard Scott Bronx Tony Hippodrome Eddie Zivic Pittsburgh

Andarko Named Captain Of 1939 Ohio State Buckeyes

Steve Andarko, a curly headed young man with a bashful smile, is named captain of the 1939 Ohio State football team.

BUCKS Andrako Columbus Steve Anarako Ohio

Packers Set New National Scoring Mark in NFL

Green Bay finished their schedule with 223 points after a field goal against the Giants, breaking their own record of 220 from 1937. The Giants may claim a new passing efficiency record, having completed 76 of 147 passes for 51 percent, five points better than the 1933 Brooklyn mark.

NEW York New York Giants Green Bay Packers Brooklyn Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Green Bay

Arm strong favored to defend world crowns at MSG

Henry Armstrong the world lightweight and welterweight champion is a 7 to 5 favorite to retain both titles when he meets Ceferino Garcia of the Philippines in a 15 round match at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

New York U.P Henry Armstrong Ceferino Garcia Philippines Madison Square Garden

Oberlin selects Kretchmar as 1939 football captain

Robert Kretchmar, a Cleveland West High School graduate, has been chosen captain of Oberlin College's 1939 football team. Federal relief commodities will be distributed Friday at 9 am at the City Building.

Oberlin U.P Robert Kretchmar Cleveland West High School Oberlin College Chauncey — Federal

Thanksgiving Day Fray Between Middleport and Pomeroy

Middleport prepares for the Turkey Day clash with Pomeroy as both teams eye a season finale win. Yellow Jackets boast wins over Gallipolis Wheelersburg and Wellston, led by Gene Bennett and Charles Burdette with McCuen guiding the team. Pomeroy counters with weight edge and wins over Athens Nelsonville and Gallipolis, drum majors and bands set for the big day, bonfire rally planned on Mill Street after 8:00 p.m.

Middleport Pomeroy Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Wheelersburg Wellston Athens Jackson Gene Bennett Charles Burdette Mikey Hackett Barsotti Lohse Ed Bennett Charles Entsminger McCuen Purple Panthers Nelsonville Gordon Harris Willis Aleshire Jack Abbott Jane Ann Fick Margaret McBride Marvel Schmoll Martha Robson Josephine Stewart William Warner Richard Gross Paul Brown Willie Jesse Robert Casci Lilly Blazewicz Nancy Arnold Miriam Holmes Louanna Ebersbach John L. Holly Mill St

Yale Chooses Bill Stack Captains Next Football Team

New Haven Connecticut Bill Stack 22 year old Yale varsity center from East Lansing Michigan will serve as captain next year He previously led East Lansing High School and captained Yale freshmen two years ago confirming his leadership role on the Eli squad.

New Haven

Retail Clerks Union Meeting Cancelled

The Retail Clerks Union meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. A new meeting will be announced at a later date.

Glouster Retail Clerks Union

Junior Girls Auxiliary Bake Sale at Richardson’s

The GLOUSTER chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a bake sale at Richardson’s Furniture Store on Wednesday afternoon starting at 2 o’clock.

Glouster The American Legion Auxiliary Richardson

Announce Birth for Glouster Couple's Daughter

Mr and Mrs Andrew Allen announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday November 20 at Glouster.

Glouster Andrew Allen

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United Press All BIG Ten By Steve Snider Sports Service Bureau Athens Messenger 18Th St Washington, D. C Butch Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Fostoria Bowling Green Armstrong Plan Bake Sale N. Court St Burgundy California Sandusky Vintage Wines Madeira Qhio Wine Store
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