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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1938
Page
6
The Pasadena Rose Bowl faces competition from rival bowls like Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The author notes the Rose Bowl's traditional status as New Year’s Day centerpiece and its historical role as a potential national championship showcase.
Duke University’s Blue Devils, undefeated and untied for nine straight games, will face USC Trojans in the 22nd Rose Bowl on January 2. USC, voted by players, chose Duke 2 to 1, despite other strong teams considered for the game.
A reader asks about historic sports queries and poker rules. The answers cite Navy Army attendance, Stanford losses, and opener disclosure in draw poker, with official clarifications from Naval Academy records and game rules.
The article argues that Pacific Coast teams lag this season and Southern California’s early loss to Alabama dimms the Rose Bowl appeal. Duke, with an unbeaten record, becomes the strongest alternative, while the Cotton Bowl plans threaten the Rose Bowl prestige and financial appeal if TCU accepts.
Vic Malinovsky of Avon and Pat Brooks of Shaker Heights were elected honorary co-captains for Ohio Wesleyan's season at the annual banquet. Bill Jones of Clinton, Indiana, was picked as the most valuable player.
In an interview, Wallace Wade predicts a strong Rose Bowl showing for Duke. He cites a resilient defense and key player George McAfee returning from injury, and warns against underestimating his team’s chances.
Villanova College undefeated for two seasons has been invited to play New Mexico in a post season Sun Bowl. Coach Maurice J. Smith announced the offer at the Maxwell Club dinner and denied a report about a Boston College coach offer. Texas Christian quarterback Davey O'Brien was named outstanding college football player and will receive the Maxwell trophy on January 10.
The Chicago Cardinals seek a new football coach after Milan Creighton resigns. Possible successors include Ernie Nevers Dick Hanley Doc Spears Dutch Clark and Paddy Driscoll according to reports.
A Philadelphia report claims the Athletics may send Bill Werber Walter Moses and Dick Siebert to Detroit for Rudy York Chet Laabs or Roy Cullenbine and Benny McCoy. Detroit eyes new faces Brings in Cecil Vias Rowe and more to bolster infield outfield and pitching as 1939 pennant race looms Nippur excavations reveal baked clay lamps dating before 8000 B C.
Monty Stratton 25 year old Chicago White Sox pitcher is recovering after his right leg was amputated following a hunting accident on his mother’s Greenville farm. The bullet severed the main artery behind the knee and he lost blood during surgery.
Billy Conn of Pittsburgh outboxed Solly Krieger in a 12 round non-title bout before 6 000 fans at Duquesne Garden. Conn won nine of the twelve rounds on the United Press score sheet avenging a prior December defeat and seizing momentum toward the championship match.
Gallipolis announces President's Ball set for January 30 at the Eagles Lodge ballroom to aid infantile paralysis victims. Proceeds will be split. part funds the paralysis foundation while the rest helps local medical care for affected residents. Elmer E. Caldwell coordinates with county Democrats.
Lincoln Ladies' Aid meets Thursday with Mrs. Millie Kerr to present a Christmas program.
Pomeroy High School will open the season on December 9 against Wahama of Mason City West Virginia. Coach James Clark returns four lettermen Art Fick Walter Ketter Don McKensie and Bob Harbrecht with several veterans and reserves aiming to strengthen a 16 game slate including eight home games and eight away games against Southeastern Ohio teams and other regional opponents.
Coach Layden weighs Notre Dame’s star backs Stevenson Sheridan Saggan Zontin Hofer Chesing as the Irish seek a decisive win. Saggan, a standout freshman, has emerged in key games against Army Navy Minnesota and Illinois. Layden aims to avoid tipping the ball for any single player amid the undefeated run.
Ohio State officials doubt the athletic board will seriously consider transferring the October 5 1940 Kansas game to Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Buckman has written to the university requesting the contest be moved. L W St John director of athletics cautioned against the proposal.
Tiffin Ups Bowing Green and Fostoria join Buckeye High Loop elevating membership to six for next year. W. W. Martin of Tiffin elected league president with Karl Whinnery Sandusky as vice president A C Stokes Fremont secretary and G R Constein Fostoria treasurer and supervisor of officials at last night’s annual meeting. Wear on underinflated tires is greatest on rough roads due to constant side-wall flexing.
Ohio State coach Harold G. Olsen previews the 1938 39 Buckeyes squad highlighting returnees Captain Jimmy Hull Dick Baker Johnny Schick and Dick Boughner with new sophomores Gil Nicholson Jack Dawson Dick Stillwagon and Charley Maag. A new concrete floor at the State Fairgrounds coliseum will host home games and the Buckeyes launch with George Washington on December 10. The Big Ten slate opens January 7 at Columbus with Indiana as the league expands to nine conference games each.
Gallia County Relief Director Othneil Jones says colder weather and late age pension checks have raised workload across direct relief, with 808 age pensioners and 1,253 WPA workers among those served. The sewing unit lists about 50 workers after transfers, while October materials cost 519.77 and direct relief expenditures reached 2,510.99 for fuel clothing and medicine.
Sherman Gibson died at age 67 on his farm near Rio Grande. Funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist Church in Gallipolis with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs Gibson, sister Miss Lavada Gibson, and brothers Isaiah Monroe John and Simon Gibson. Local relief notes mention quarterly client investigations in Jones' office with financial status records and home condition checks.
Gallipolis Commercial and Savings Bank filed a judgment suit against Mr and Mrs Ted Halley to collect three promissory notes totaling 1035 secured by a mortgage on a Raccoon Township farm. Anna Kohner, holder of a second mortgage, is a party defendant. Kohner’s claim stems from an alleged robbery of 1900 dollars at Lewis Kraus’s restaurant on Court Street. Halley was arrested for the crime and said he would repay in small WPA wage installments.
Interviews with leaders across the valley indicate strong support for continuing the Ohio Valley Civic Council. The council aims to publicize the area, improve recreation, conservation, industry, agriculture, roadways, education, and roadside beautification, with a skeleton organization and monthly News of Ohio Valley. D. O. Taber serves as executive secretary during the trial period.
Following a message from Dale C. Williams Hollansburg he cannot fill his speaking engagement at Elizabeth Chapel Farmers Institute Wednesday and Thursday Rev W T Packer and E P Reed of Rio Grande College are announced as substitutes Dinner will be served Thursday noon at Thivener lodge hall Exhibits of farm produce and domestic art will be welcomed state committee members
Word reached Gallipolis that Miss Jennie Lawson of Gallipolis remains in poor condition at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She suffered a hip fracture after a fall at her home weeks ago and was found by neighbors after two days without aid.
James Eblin age 21 and Walter Eblin age 25 from Pomeroy remain very weak in Holzer Hospital from loss of blood after a Saturday night altercation in which they were severely slashed on the face and neck by others.
Gallia County tobacco growers near completion of tying harvest readying for market openings in Huntington West Virginia and Maysville Kentucky on December 6. About three quarters of a million pounds of white barley and mostly cigaret tobacco in excellent condition for top prices will be marketed by truck and some horse drawn loads over 50 to 75 miles to the two markets.
Impetus given to the Boy Scout movement in Gallia County rural districts. New troops forming at Vinton Rio Grande Crown City and Cheshire sponsored by citizens and Parent Teachers' Associations.
Members of the English Club will gather this evening with Mrs. Osa Baird in Gallipolis for a club session.
Gallipolis Garden Club met in the library to discuss spring plantings aimed at beautifying the city and enhancing local greenery.
Masonic Temple auditorium in Gallipolis hosted Past Matrons' and Past Patrons' Association of the Order of the Eastern Star. Principal officers were Mrs. Emily Plymale, matron, and Charles M. Yeanger, patron. Memorial services were held for deceased members, with refreshments served afterward.
Gallia County Christmas mailings start from the local post office to foreign countries with Italy receiving the largest share due to many former Gallipolis residents there. Other destinations include the Philippines England France Wales Germany India and China. Missions and church groups contribute.
Speculation runs high after a late week meeting of the Gallipolis board of county commissioners, home trustees, Miss Gertrude Fortune and state charity officials. Fortune urged abandoning the Children's Home for a boarding plan. Commissioners weigh changes but have offered no decision, possibly calling a special session with trustees before ruling.
Weekend marriage license applicants include Joe McCallister 22 and Mildred Smith 21 of Apple Grove West Virginia along with Robert Collins 29 of South Charleston and Virginia Sabine 22 of Chicago Clyde Stewart 57 of Middleport and Grace Deweese 41 of West Columbia
Pallbearers at the funeral were Colonel Campbell Dan W. Thomas A K Merriman Harry Maddy Joe Moch and Henry Kerns. Rev L W Gishler conducted rites at the family home with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.
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