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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

10

Hartnett's Cubs tenure tied to Lazzeri says Walsh

Philadelphia Record sports editor Dave Walsh argues Gabby Hartnett will manage the Chicago Cubs only as long as Tony Lazzeri allows. He recalls past ownership gambles and notes Hartnett's popularity with Chicago fans helped pennant success while Lazzeri was brought in to shape the club.

Chicago Cubs Dave Walsh Philadelphia Record Gabby Hartnett Bruins Tony Lazzeri Hartnett Chicago Walsh Lazzeri Stanley Hack Wrigley Joe McCarthy Hornsby McCarthy Charley Grimm

Every Berth Open Coach Tells Bearcats Scrimmage Still Wide Open

Cincinnati Bearcats coach Joe Meyer declares every berth open after a long Nippert Stadium scrimmage with the frosh. Changes target Ohio game readiness with Bohrer at fullback Apke over Shelby and Sid Friedman moving to end, while Kelchner returns from knee injury. Bob Teubner hovers as a questionable starter with a weak ankle.

Cincinnati Joe Meyer University of Cincinnati Bearcats Nippert Stadium Bearcat Western Reserve Meyer Bob Bohrer Erv Pangallo Pangallo Bohrer Cats Ohio Waller Apke Harry Shelby Apke Bud Kelchner Kelchner Sid Friedman Bob Teubner Bobcat Illinois Wesleyan Bearcats Dixon Harry Mittwede Athens

Cleveland Indians rooks spark envy amid clubhouse turmoil

The Cleveland Indians faced internal strife as rookies Kenny Keltner and Jeff Heath drew jealousy during the season. A source notes Heath’s bat kept the team afloat, while critics blamed others and threats of roster changes in the off season imply.

Cleveland Indians Tribe Sam Levy Milwaukee Journal Kenny Keltner Levy Jeff Heath Oscar Vitt Gordon Cobbledick The Cleveland Plain Dealer Indians Cobbledick Busher Jeff Cleveland Cobbliedick Heath Feller Boy Wonder

Greens Run Honor Roll Listed By School Authority

Miss Pauline Fowler reports Greens Run Schools honor students for the first period. Seventh graders June Heffken Glenna Hanning Rosalie Mingus. eighth graders Myles Hanley Dorothy Kempton Leonard Magas Betty Simons. ninth graders Mary Jane Anglin Lucille Erwin Violet Freeman Isabelle Lucas. tenth graders Delbert Bernard Fontella Coey Sophia Lackey. eleventh graders Ellen Lindholm Geraldine Mulpas.

Greens Run Pauline Fuller June Heffken Glenna Hanning Rosalie Mingus Myles Hanley Dorothy Kempton Leonard Magas Betty Simons Mary Jane Anglin Lucille Erwin Violet Freeman Isabelle Lucas Delbert Bernard Fontella Coey Sophia Lackey Ellen Lindholm Geraldine Mulpas

Paroles Approved for Three Athens County Men

County commissioners grant paroles to George Brewer Clinton P Fisk and Louis Lindsey as they prepare for release from the county jail. A Kodiak bear born in Alaska weighs 20 ounces and grows to about 1500 pounds when mature.

Athens County George Brewer Clinton P. Fisk Louis Lindsey Alaskan Peninsula

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Activites

Broadwell society notes record Sunday church attendance by Rev Bartoe and visits by Mildred Parsons from Roxbury, Mr and Mrs Everett Starling of Amesville, the Conants at Sand Rock, and Fred Roberts from Malta. Local residents such as Clyde Calentine of Todd and Frank Jackson painting his home are also noted along with families visiting in Westland and Mountstown.

Broadwell Bartoe Mildred Parsons Roxbury George Smith William Young Everett Starling Amesville Lotie Evalina Brill Joseph Howard Conant Sand Rock Fred Roberts Malta Henry North James North Mountstown Herb White Mary White Trimble Frank Jackson

Visit by Chauncey Johnsons and Stalders to Bethany

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Stalder visited Chauncey this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Russell in Bethany. Mrs. Russell, mother of Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Stalder, is seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia.

Chauncey Dan Johnson Hollis Stalder Grant Russell Bethany Russell Johnson Stalder

Fordham Faces Pitt In High-Profile Showdown At Pitt Stadium

The Fordham Rams travel to Pitt Stadium to clash with the Panthers in a matchup of heavyweights. Fordham claims statistical edges in rushing and passing while Pitt counters with a tougher schedule and strong defense. Lead backs Marshall Goldberg and teammates aim to break three straight scoreless Pitt Fordham ties.

Pittsburgh Upsala Waynesburg Pitt Duquesne Fordham Panthers Marshall Goldberg Dick Cassiano Harold Stebbins John Chickerneo

Bucks Entrain for New York

Thirty four Ohio State players and coaches travel to prep for a final tune up against New York University at the Polo Grounds amid talks of polishing the Bucks’ speed and pass defense before the 1938 Big Ten season. Claude White is injured and stays behind. Charley Maag and Steve Andrako expected to start against NYU with Ralph Wolf unavailable.

Columbus U.P Ohio State New York University Ohio State Band Bucks Polo Grounds Violets N.Y.U Francis Schmidt Claude White Purdue Steve Andrako Ralph Wolf Charley Maag Bartschy Bliss Clair Lohr Eseo Sarkkinen Whitehead Aleskus Kaplanoff Bolser Schoenbau

Athletic Policy Change Sought At Wesleyan

Ohio Wesleyan University students favor a major policy shift after a winless football season. A Transcript poll of 532 students shows 37 percent backing player subsidization, 20 percent backing scheduling weaker teams, and 35 percent seeking a coaching staff change.

Delaware U.P Ohio Wesleyan University Transcript Wesleyan Buckeye

Armitage to Host National Guard Pistol Drill

Near Armitage, Battery C 134th Field Artillery National Guard will fire the dismounted pistol course next Sunday. Tuesday night training focused on pistol instruction with position and trigger squeeze, lining up sights, safety, inspections, close order drill, and a 15 minute lecture on military customs.

Armitage 134Th Field Artillery, National Guard

Youngstown Seeks Berth for Mid-Atlantic League Team

Springfield may lose its Middle Atlantic League baseball club as Youngstown offers to transfer the team there. Club president H B Wetzel said the offer will be considered by C C Slapnicka of the Cleveland Indians. Springfield backers are urged to guarantee 500 season tickets to stay in town.

Springfield U.P H. B Buzz” Wetzel Youngstown Wetzel C. C. Slapnicka Cleveland Indians

Boom Boiler and Welding Company Expands Ahead of Demand

Cleveland firm Boom Boiler and Welding Company remains active despite recession. It has ordered two new plants to meet a sharp rise in business demand.

Cleveland Boom Boiler and Welding

Snake Mimics Threat by Tail Head in Upright Display

Cylindrophis rufus uses a tail that resembles a head to intimidate foes, carrying it erect as a deceptive display. The behavior underscores a bold defensive tactic observed in this snake species.

Cylindrophis Rufus

Dayton Schools Cancel Games in Football Schedule

Dayton public schools shut down until Dec 8 and possibly Jan 1 1939 forcing the cancellation of 18 football games across six Dayton high schools. Cancellations include six intercity contests with Fairview at Marion Harding, Steele at Newark, Roosevelt at Ironton, Steele at Louisville DuPont, Stivers at Steubenville, and Miamisburg at Dayton Fairview.

Dayton U.P Fairview Marion Harding Steele Newark Roosevelt Ironton Louisville DuPont Stivers Steubenville Miamisburg Dayton Fairview

Giant Bay Area Barbecue Pit at Exposition Site

A 3000 pound meat pit is being built on the Golden Gate International Exposition site in San Francisco. Twelve chefs lead by Tony Liargo, known for toasting steaks for Theodore Roosevelt, will oversee the operation.

San Francisco Tony Liargo Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Buzzes Himself in Cleveland Office Prank

Cleveland Common Pleas Judge Frank S. Day used a buzzer system installed by an electrician. The device rang his own desk instead of the bailiff's when Day pressed the button, revealing a prank gone awry.

Cleveland

Gophers and Wildcats See Similar Plans for Big Test

Northwestern coach Lynn Waldorf calls Minnesota and his team similar in defense and backfield strength as they prepare for a pivotal Big Ten showdown. Both sides feature balanced offenses and strong lines. Northwestern notes yardage parity while aiming to derail Minnesota’s title bid and continue a storied series.

Chicago Minnesota Northwestern Duché Stadium Gophers Big Lynn Waldorf

Assistants Named for Boy Scout Troop 50

Dewy Paris and Robert Greenwood named assistant scoutmasters for Troop 50. Ted Preston is scoutmaster. Troop committee Ralph Miller William Trautwein and E F Sells chose them. Athens Rotary Club sponsors the troop. meeting next Tuesday at the Methodist Church. Ashwill asks each scout bring a guest interested in scouting.

Dewy Paris Robert Greenwood Ted Preston Ralph Miller William J. Trautwein E. F. Sells Athens Rotary Club G. E. Ashwill

Sequoia Weighed at Sequoia National Park

General Sherman the largest sequoia in Sequoia National Park has been weighed at an estimated 4 299 851 pounds about 1711 tons. A section from another living sequoia was weighed and used as a baseline for the experiment.

Fresno Calif General Sherman Sequoia National Park

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