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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1938
Page
8
The writer argues the Pasadena Rose Bowl may lose attention to rival bowls like the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. He notes Rose Bowl's historic status as New Year's Day attraction and its role in national championship claims, amid rising competition from newer bowls.
Readers submitted sports questions answered by The Athens Messenger Sports Service Bureau. The page includes Army Navy attendance figures 105,013 and Stanford losses 1936 37 42 39 44 31 and poker rules about openers and showing cards.
The piece notes growing obstacles to Pacific Coast appeal as Notre Dame looms after a possible tough game, Duke’s perfect record becomes pivotal, and Cotton Bowl plans to pair with the Rose Bowl shift money and prestige away from Southern California. If TCU joins Cotton Bowl, Rose Bowl loses status regardless of Christian in Dallas.
Duke University Blue Devils will face USC Trojans in the 22nd Rose Bowl on January 2. Duke undefeated, untied and unscored on in nine games earns them the invitation and $90,000 in gate receipts as USC selects them by a two to one player vote.
Vic Malinovsky of Avon and Pat Brooks of Shaker Heights were named honorary co captains of Ohio Wesleyan's football team after the season at the annual banquet Monday night. Bill Jones of Clinton Indiana was selected the most valuable player.
Henry McLemore reports Duke coach Wallace Wade believes his team could be underestimated and emphasizes their defense and improving offense headed to the Rose Bowl. Wade notes nine games without a loss and anticipates star George McAfee returning from injury for the New Year showdown.
Villanova College, undefeated two seasons, has been invited to play New Mexico in the Sun Bowl. Coach Maurice J. Smith announced the offer at the Maxwell Club dinner and said Villanova may face tougher opposition. Also noted were Davey O’Brien receiving the Maxwell trophy and accepting to receive it Jan. 10.
The Chicago Cardinals began a search for a new NFL head coach to replace Milan Creighton who resigned late Monday. Reported candidates include Ernie Nevers Dick Hanley Doc Spears Dutch Clark and Paddy Driscoll as potential successors.
A Philadelphia rumor claims the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics plan a six player trade featuring Bill Werber Walley Moses Dick Siebert for Rudy York Chet Laabs or Roy Cullenbine and Benny McCoy. Detroit eyes Cecil Travis and Slugger York amid roster reshuffles.
Monty Stratton, 25, White Sox pitcher, is recovering after a pistol on his leg misfired during rabbit hunting on his mother's Greenville farm. The bullet shattered the artery behind the knee and led to amputation of his right leg.
Billy Conn, Pittsburgh middleweight, defeated Solly Krieger in a non title 12 round bout at Duquesne Garden before 6000 fans. Conn earned a championship bout appeal by outboxing Krieger 9 of 12 rounds and avenging a December loss.
Gallia County plans part of the proceeds from the Presidents Ball on January 30 to go to the paralysis foundation while the rest funds medical care for local victims. Elmer E. Caldwell, county chairman and longtime ball organizer, directs the event with Democratic leaders amid rising interest and expected strong net proceeds.
The Lincoln Ladies Aid will gather Thursday with Mrs. Millie Kerr for a Christmas program. The event promises seasonal entertainment and community fellowship in the local town.
Pomeroy high school will start basketball with a Dec 9 home game against Wahama Mason City W Va under coach James Clark and assistant George Blackburn. Four players return from last season and eight Southeastern Ohio league games dot the schedule.
Notre Dame faces Illinois Army Navy Minnesota Northwestern Georgia Tech with six backfield options. Bob Saggan, a sophomore, is hailed as the greatest backfield prospect in years and may be Notre Dame’s breakout star this week. Coach Layden warns of the tough schedule and aims to keep all players sharp.
Ohio State athletic officials doubt the athletic board will seriously consider relocating the October 5 1940 Kansas game to Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Herbert Buckman proposed the shift and wrote to the university seeking the game for Cleveland. L W St John director of athletics voiced skepticism.
Tiffin and Bowling Green high schools formally joined the Buckeye high school league, expanding the group to six for next year. W. W. Martin of Tiffin was elected president, Karl Whinnery of Sandusky vice president, A. C. Stokes of Fremont secretary, and G. R. Constein of Fostoria treasurer and supervisor of officials at last night’s annual meeting. Wear on under inflated tires worsens on rough roads due to side wall flexing.
Ohio State coach Harold G Olsen expressed optimism about the 1938 39 Buckeyes roster featuring Captain Jimmy Hull and four holdovers plus a strong sophomore group. Regulars Dick Baker Johnny Schick Dick Boughner back with McDonald, plus newcomers Dawes Stillwagon Maag compete for starting roles. Season opens December 10 against George Washington with a new floor at the State Fairgrounds, and a six game coast trip follows before Big Ten play begins January 7 at Columbus.
Gallia County faces higher demand as colder weather and delayed pension checks swell relief caseloads. Othnell Jones, director, notes 145 on county relief and 314 families receiving surplus goods, with 1 253 WPA workers and 44 dependent children aided. Welfare sewing unit reduced to about 50, counts and distributions detailed.
Sherman Gibson a 67 year old native of Gallipolis died at his farm home north of Rio Grande. Funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist Church in the village with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery at Gallipolis. Surviving: wife Mrs Gibson sister Miss Lavada Gibson and brothers Isaiah Monroe John and Simon Gibson all of the county.
Gallipolis Commercial and Savings Bank filed a judgment suit against Mr. and Mrs. Ted Halley to collect three promissory notes totaling 1035 dollars secured by a mortgage on a Raccoon Township farm. Anna Kohner, holder of a second mortgage, is also a party defendant. Her claim stems from an alleged robbery of 1900 dollars at Lewis Kraus's restaurant on Court Street. Halley was arrested but claimed he would repay from WPA wages and pledged the rural property as security.
Gallipolis reports interviews with leaders across the region noting strong support for continuing the Ohio Valley Civic Council. The council aims to publicize the area, develop recreation, conserve resources, aid industry and agriculture, promote education, roadside beautification, and highway development. 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 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 is in poor condition at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She recently suffered a hip fracture after a fall at her home and lay unattended for two days until neighbors forced entry and found her in serious condition.
James Eblin aged 21 and Walter Eblin aged 25 from Pomeroy remain weak in Holzer Hospital from loss of blood after severe slashing injuries to the face and neck during a Saturday night altercation with others.
Gallia County growers near completion of tying their crop ready for market openings in Huntington West Virginia and Maysville Kentucky. About three quarters of a million pounds of white barley will be sold, with cigaret tobacco in excellent condition for top prices. Trucks move most loads, though some horse drawn loads travel 50 to 75 miles to markets.
Impetus to Boy Scout movement rises in rural districts. New troops form at Vinton Rio Grande Crown City and Cheshire sponsored by citizens and Parent Teachers Associations.
Members of the English Club gather in Gallipolis for a meeting this evening with Mrs. Osa Baird presiding.
Gallipolis Garden Club met in the library to discuss spring plantings designed to beautify the city.
Masonic Temple auditorium in Gallipolis hosted the Past Matrons' and Past Patrons' Association of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Emily Plymale served as matron with Charles M. Yeanger as patron. all posts filled by association members. Annual memorial services for deceased members were held, followed by refreshments on the second floor.
Christmas mail from Gallia County has begun through the local post office with shipments mainly to Italy and other nations. Packages also go to the Philippines England France Wales Germany India and China. Many are addressed to missionaries and to support schools and immigrants at Ellis Island during the holiday season.
Speculation swirls as Gallipolis county commissioners weigh abolishing the Children's Home after a late week meeting with home trustees and Miss Gertrude Fortune head of the State Board of Charities. Fortune urged abandonment in favor of a boarding plan, citing reasons. officials may favor improvements if the home continues. A special meeting with trustees and officers is expected before any decision.
Weekend marriage license applicants include Joe McCallister 22 and Mildred Smith 21 both of Apple Grove West Virginia Robert Jerome 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 Monday funeral were Colonel Campbell Dan W Thomas A K Merriman Harry Maddy Joe Moch Henry Kerns. Rev L W Gishler conducted rites at the family home and interment followed in Mound Hill Cemetery.
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