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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1933

Page

2

Strong football leaders vow repeat bids this season

Ohio drills behind closed doors as Mitchh notes Notre Dame Michigan Purdue Southern California Tennessee and Pittsburgh emerge as top contenders. USC loses Sparling and two tackles but has replacements. Michigan returns 19 lettermen. Purdue, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Pittsburgh also shape up strong. Separate baseball note quotes Joe McCarthy defending Yankees’ plan and praising players while contrasting the Senators’ dominance and Giants’ steady play.

Notre Dame Michigan Purdue Southern California Tennesse Pittsburgh Kansas Ray Sparling Ernie Smith Tay Brown Trojans Harry Newman Capt. Williamson Wolverines Roy Hortsmann Paul Moss Dailey Skladany

Miami Attack Is Presented By Yearlings

Bobcats prepare for Miami game with closed practice behind the scenes. Freshmen reveal Miami’s fast versatile attack built by Frank Wilton. Expect trick plays and heavy offensive pressure from the Redskins led by Hodnick’s knee and potential Robinette backup.

Miami Attack Yearlings

Marshall Clashes With Cincinnati Bearcats Under Lights

Marshall College readies for a night game at Ripper Stadium against Cincinnati after a rugged clash with Miami. Coach Tom Dandelet emphasizes a developing passing attack while noting injuries to Elda Carney and Wooley, with a likely large Huntington turnout expected and improved open play anticipated.

Muntington W. Va Marshall College Ripper Stadium Cincinnat Tom Dandelet Miami Cincinnati Bearcats Dandelet Skeets Farley Candelet Bearcats Cincinnati University of Kentucky Meraha Elda Carney Wooley Indians Marshall

Army Illinois clash poised to draw big crowd in Cleveland

Cleveland hosts a high stakes intersectional football game as Army meets Illinois at Municipal Stadium. An estimated 40,000 are expected to attend with Illinois fresh from a 21 to 0 win over Wisconsin and Army coach HD Davidson guiding a powerful first year squad. A 160 piece Illinois band and Army pursuit planes from Selfridge Field are planned for Saturday morning festivities.

Alan Smith Cleveland U.pr Ohio Army-Illinois Municipal Stadium West Point Illinois Wisconsin Illini Bob Zuppke West Army Ilinois Selfridge Field Mich Gar Davidson Mlinets Beall Gooch Winn Stillman

Machado Outlawed as Cuban Officials Proclaimed Charged

Havana October 8 former president Gerardo Machado two principal officers and 24 aides were proclaimed outlaws and faced formal charges of murder and malfeasance in a sweeping government action amid Cuba turmoil.

Machado Cuba Havana Gerardo Machado Hig Piipal

OSU Band Teases Michigan With Football Fight Song

The Ohio State University Band plans to play "Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" when Michigan visits Ann Arbor for Saturdays game. The Wolverines players are nicknamed the Wolves, and the stunt aims to jibe the rival team before kickoff.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan Wolves Ohio Band

College grid notes from Michigan to Northwestern on week of Ohio State game

Reports from multiple campuses detail football preparations for key games. Michigan drills behind gates at Ferry Field for Ohio State. Illinois aims to outscore Purdue in Cleveland. Army trains for Army versus Illinois. Notre Dame scrimmages before Carnegie Tech. Indiana reshuffles line for Northwestern. Northwestern works on a pivot pass while Whalen recovers from an ankle injury.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Ferry Field Harry Kipke Wolverines Ohio State South Bend Ind Notre Dame Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Hank Anderson Carnegie Bloomington

Druggist Charles L. Perry Dies by Poison in Wilmington

Charles L. Perry, a former president of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association, the Wilmington Rotary Club, and the Snow Hill Country Club, committed suicide in his Wilmington drug store. He reportedly despondent over his wife's recent death.

Wilmington Charles L. Perry Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association

Big Ten Football Crowds Forecast For Weekend Showdowns

Chicago reports a record football day ahead with four Big Ten games and two intersectionals involving Western Conference teams likely to attract about 262,500 spectators and fill two stadiums. Michigan meets Ohio State at Ann Arbor, with capacity to rise to 87,000. Illinois plays Army at Lake Front Stadium in Cleveland drawing up to 50,000. Northwestern hosts Indiana at Evanston and Minnesota faces Pittsburgh in Minneapolis.

Chicago U.P Ann Arbor Michigan Stadium Ohio Illinois Army Northwestern Indiana Purdue Minnesota Pittsburgh Iowa Wisconsin Iowa City Hawkeye Illines CADET Cleveland Big Lake Front Yale Evanston Stanford Minneapolis

Favor Tigers In Fray With Columbia 11

More than 40,000 fans are expected at Palmer Stadium in Princeton to watch the Princeton Tigers face the Columbia Lions in a clash of eastern powerhouses. Old Nassau is favored after last year’s 20-7 win. Princeton arrives with a deeper reserve pool and a stronger event record.

Favor Tigers Columbia New York U.P Palmer Stadium Princeton N. J Columbia Lions Princeton Tigers Old Nassau Tigers

Weight Plus Experience May Bring Defeat for Polzin in Albany

In Albany a main wrestling event pits Charlie Polzin, who gives away weight, against Babe Stamford with a 1 pound edge and two hour time limit. Boxing features six rounds with Chuck Pyle of Athens vs Jimmy Ringheiser of Lancaster, plus Jack Olsen vs Harry Staniford in a best two of three falls prelim. The card opens at 3 30 with a four round boxing match.

Polzin Albany Charlie Polzin Grappler Charlie Chuck Pyle Athens Jimmy Ringheiser Lancaster Chuck Paul Wanzo Marietta Ringheiser Jack Olsen Wheeling W. Va Harry “Young Staniford Lie Shin

Reds to Train in Tampa Again Next Spring

Sidney Weil president of the Cincinnati Reds announced the club will train in Tampa Florida again next spring, continuing a pattern of three years of Tampa camps.

Cincinnati U.2 Sidney Weil Cincinnati Reds Reds Tampa Fla

Columbus horse wins feature at Norwalk opening race

Norwalk opening race sees T. D. Van owned by T. D. Van Camp of Columbus and driven by Harry Short win the 2:14 pace after four close heats. Mary McElwin owned and driven by Col. Bosworth of Lexington, Ky, also noted in the event.

Norwalk U.P T. D T. D. van Camp Columbus Harry Short Mary McElwin Col. Bosworth Lexington

Boxers finish strong in West Coast cards and Midwest draw

In Stockton Fred Feary KOed Jim Merritt in the 4th. In Los Angeles Eddie Shea stopped Chalky Wright as Art Lasky knocked out Tony Sousa and George Simpson outpointed Leo Kelly. In St Paul Wayne Short and Babe Daniels drew after Mel Coleman beat Earl Mason and Louie Walker stopped Handsome Pikka.

Stockton Cal Fred Feary Jim Merriot Los Angeles Eddie Shea Chicago ST. Paul Minn Wayne Short Babe Daniels Minneapolis Drew Mel Coleman Earl Mason Albert Lea Louie Walker

Newark driver wins two pacing trots at fall meet

Doningdale owned and driven by J Crumrine of Newark captured the 2:26 pace in a meet featuring three tight finishes. The program lists two fast miles to win the 2:10 trot as part of a meeting that will continue until October 27.

Doningdale J. Crumrine Newark

Speiser Shines Amid Bulldogs Gridiron Struggles

Speiser nicknamed Spike stands out for McKinley football as acting captain and key leader. The article praises his decision making and blocking as teammates struggle, noting his punting and passing help the Bulldogs. Freshmen practice session shows the line improving with faster play and tougher tackling.

Pete” McKinley Spike Speiser Bulldog

Meigs Courthouse Bustling as Appeals Court Hears Case

POMEROY October 18 The Meigs County Courthouse buzzed with activity as the court of appeals sat industrial commission referees gathered and a county commissioners meeting occurred. Only one appeal heard J E Van Sickle versus M F French linked to an auto crash. Other cases postponed or delayed due to partial board presence.

Pomeroy Court of Appeals State Industrial Commission County Board of Commissioners Home Loan Meigs County J. E. van Sickle M. F. French Common Pleas Court Stillwagner New Pittsburgh Coal Company Chillicothe Irving Karr Sybil Ebersbach W. A. Compton A. B. Bingham Middleport Arthur Beegle

Pomeroy High elects class officers after lively campaign

Election day at Pomeroy Senior High School featured petitions and spirited campaigning. One student ran on fundraising prowess and class welfare, while another pitched herself as the NRA New Deal candidate.

Pomeroy Senior High Pomeroy Pomeroy Senior High School NRA New Deal

Rally At Enterprise U B Church Draws Large Attendance

Rally Day services at Enterprise U B Church drew a large crowd with 161 in Sunday School, a music and readings program, C BE led evening service with Mrs. John Frick, Earl Brown orchestra, and pastor E R Robinette delivering a sermon on "Go Forward" to about 233 worshippers.

Enterprise U. B Enterprise C. BE John Frick Earl Brown E. R. Robinette

Honor New Pastor at Enterprise U B Church

Enterprise U B Church on the Pomeroy Charge held a reception for their new pastor Rev BE R Robinette and his family. A large crowd attended in the church auditorium with a program and music by the youth. A donations table displayed groceries and produce for the pastor family. 1580 people were present as the pastor and wife expressed thanks.

Enterprise U. B E. BR. Robinette Enterprise Pomeroy BE. R. Robinette

Heath M E Church Class Holds Regular Meeting

Middleport on October 15. Class No. 412 of Heath M E Church met Monday night with Mrs L H Flickinger hosting on Fisher Avenue. Assisting hostesses were Mrs J Kincaid and Mrs Lawrence Milhoan. Halloween horse decorations and 29 in attendance. Mrs Noah Hasking is class teacher.

Middleport Heath M. E. Church L. H. Flickinger Fisher Avenue J . Kincaid Lawrence Milhoan Noah Hasking

Six Civil War Veterans Honored by G A R Auxiliary Dinner

Six Civil War veterans of Meigs County attended a Cedar Creek Circle Auxiliary dinner in Middleport to commemorate the Cedar Creek battle. Attendees included N C Cook Syracuse W B McClain Long Bottom Henry Dixon Downington J B S Warner Mason City M C Boice Kyger and Robert Griffith. Thirty two people were present.

Middleport Meigs County Cedar Creek Circle Grand Army of the Republic N. C. Cook Syracuse W. B McClain Long Bottom Henry Dixon Downington J. B. S. Warner Mason City M. C. Boice Kyger Robert Griffith Boice Erma Boice W. H. Steiff Dell Martin Cedar Creek

Lose Two Plat Kloes and Moore Willy Rutland Game POMEROY

Oct 1% men in their came with Friday afternoon wil the aid of their star Kloes and Moore both ineligible because of ing. It was Kloes at position that crushed New Boston defense lat account for two of th eowns scored by Moore, quarterback, touchdown after a gan on an end run. With men out of the game, will again need ao backfield. Coach in a routine drill! Tuesday will probably be followed inage session this day game will be plays beginning at 4 o'clock noon.

Kloes Moore Willy Rutland Pomeroy Moore Ing Boston Theowns

Donation of Books to Pomeroy Public Library

Mrs. Mary King of Columbus donates a set of titles to the Pomeroy Public Library. The list includes Take Off, Louise Alcott's Letters, The Pluto Crat, Gooner Dick, Dirigible, Jeremy, Put Out the Lights, The Window, Years of Grace, Jean Cabot at Ashton, The Right Princess, Dave Porter and His Double, Beyond the Blue Sierra, and The Black Swan.

Margaret Ayer Barnes Jean Cabot Ashton G. T. Scott Clara A. Burnham Dave Porter Edward Strahmeyers Honore Wilsie Morrow Rafael Sabatina

Funeral services for Mrs. Jane McFarland

Mrs. Jane McFarland aged 81 dies at Rutland home of daughter Mrs. Ernest Hawkins. Funeral services will be held at 8 this evening from the Hawkins residence with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Jane McFarland Ernest Hawkins Rutland Hawkins Beech Grove

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Arma Mitchh New York Yankee Senators Joe McCarthy Buffalo McCarthy Yanks Dickey Lazzeri Babe Ruth Dixie Walker Earle Combs Ruth Yankees Johnny Allen Yankee Jack Saltzgauer Red Rolfe Shortatan Frank Corsetti Morarty Giants By Mitch Bobcat Bobcats Don Peden Peden Redskins Mings Buckeye Frank Wilton Wilton Ohio Stadium Hanover Oxford Sam Hodnick Sam Hodnick Robinette Woody Wills United Press Clark Shaughnessy Maroons Shaughnessy Champaign Ill Tilint Herman Walser Whalen George Kirkley Babe Stamford Babe Pyle Polgin Columbus Horse McKinley By Ken Dunn Iser Ig Cat Detenge Meigs Appeals Court Industrial Commission G. A. R. Auxiliary Clarence Swearingen F. C. Kreager Fred I. Gardner New Library Books McFarland Crosby Square Vogue Shoe Shops Helen Zeiher Treasury Bonds The Federal Reserve Sys
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