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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1936

Page

11

Jones Opens Augusta Invita­tion as 6-1 Favorite in 1939 Field

Robert Tyre Jones Jr. returns to contention as the 6 to 1 favorite in the Augusta National invitation tournament. Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta are near the top in betting at 8 to 1, with W Lawson Little Jr and Gene Sarazen at 9 to 1. Rain delayed play. 18 holes planned for noon with a revised schedule to complete 86 holes by Sunday.

Augusta Robert Tyre Jones Jones Henry Picard Hershey Johnny Revolta Chicago W. Lawson Little, Jr San Francisco Gene Sarazen

End standout tackles diverse Ohio University football ends

Don Peden’s era at Ohio University spotlighted ends Carlisle Collings and George Collins. Collings excelled as a punt-covering flank and threat on kicks while Collins stood out as a premier pass receiver and reliable target. Both helped drive a passing game built around Collins, with his sure hands and speed making catches look easy.

Don Peden Ohio University Carlisle Collings George Collins Collings Peden Collins Gravy Wise George

Schmidt Sounds Alarm Over Ohio State 1936 Football Schedule

Columbus coach Francis A. Schmidt warns Ohio State faces a brutal 1936 schedule with four score players in spring training and needs deep depth at most positions. He names New York University Pittsburgh Indiana Northwestern and notes risks if key players like Joe Williams are lost.

Columbus Francis A. Schmidt Ohio State University Schmidt New York University Pittsburgh Pitt

Sealed Bids for Troy Township Funds Due April 10 1936

Sealed proposals will be received by Troy Township trustees Athens County until 7 o clock April 10 1936 for deposit of funds for two years from April 20 1936. State interest rate on daily balances and name of surety or collateral in care of John Aiken clerk Colville Ohio. The notice includes financial report for year ending December 31 1935 listing receipts and payments across general funds cemeteries ministerial fund and miscellaneous with totals and town maintenance expenses.

Board of Trustees Troy Township Athens County John Aiken Colville Ohio HN Aiken Efund County Commissioners Ministerial J Fund Emia Cantun Hastiaien Dical Adele Nelsonville William Barrows Public Service

Ohio State Sets Prices for Western Conference Track Meet

Ohio State University announced admission prices for the Western Conference track meet at Buckeye Stadium on May 22 and 23. Box seats 2.20 dollars, reserved 1.65, unreserved east side 1.00, west side seats 0.50, high school students 0.25. Tickets valid for both days. About 20 000 expected.

Columbus Ohio State University Buckeye Stadium

Godfrey Declines North Carolina Coach Offer

Ernest R. Godfrey, long time Ohio State line coach, will remain with the Buckeyes after a conference with Athletic Director L. W. St. John and head coach Francis A. Schmidt. He wired North Carolina officials to withdraw his candidacy.

Columbus Ernest R. Godfrey Ohio State University North Carolina University Buckeyes Godfrey L. W. St. John Francis A. Schmidt North Carolina

Westward Ho Names Bert Wilde Pro Replacement

Chicago golfer Westward Ho hires Bert Wilde to replace Denny Shute as pro. Wilde, from Bellingham Washington, won the Pacific Northwest and Washington State Opens in 1930.

Chicago Westward Ho Bert Wilde Denny Shute Wilde Bellingham Wash Pacific Northwest Washington State

Early fall chick prices and hatching eggs market

Advertises buying baby chicks and hatching eggs with emphasis on fall prices and premium sales. Urges readers to prepare brooder houses and purchase chicks, promising guidance from raisers on profitable methods. Ends with a note to see The publication for best selection.

Four Bobcat swimmers honored for past season

Swimming letters were given to four Bobcat natators for performance in the past season. The men receiving the award are John Weber Edward Wright George Echko and Joe Shafer. An average of three points per meet was necessary to get letters.

Bobcat John Weber Edward Wright George Echko Joe Shafer

Training Camps Aces Compete For Brooklyn Roster

Tom Baker and Max Butcher appear set for the Brooklyn pitching staff after Baker allowed six hits in 14 innings against major leaguers as Casey Stengel notes he will keep the pitcher even if he finishes last.

Associated Press Sebring Tom Baker Max Butcher Brooklyn Baker Casey Stengel

Fight results from New Haven and Vancouver

In New Haven John Anderson of Sweden at 175 knocked out Tiger Jack Renault of New Haven. In Vancouver Gordon Wallace at 146 defeated Young Peter Jackson at 158 1-2 by decision.

Associated Press New Haven Conn John Anderson Sweden Tiger Jack Renault Vancouver B. C Gordon Wallace Peter Jackson Los Angeles

Divorce petition filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Blanche Kinney through her next friend Emma Miller files for divorce against Carios Kinney, whose residence is unknown and cannot be served within the state. Case No. 16406. Hearing set on or after May 9, 1936. Attorney Gordon B. Gray.

Carios Kinney Blanche Kinney Emma Miller Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Gordon B. Gray Fotw

Bull-Throwing Hero Hach Gains Kent State Status

Kent State wrestler Otto Hach known as The Great' tosses a bull at a Twinsburg farm as coach Joe Begala witnesses the feat. Hach has not lost a match and remains a rising Kent State candidate while his athletic feats include lifting cars and breaking arcade strength testers. Also noted are trapshooter Charley Young's Grand American record and Burt Shotton's pending visit by Lorain County fans to see the Columbus Birds and Millers in Columbus.

Columbus Otto Kent State Joe Begala Ohio Grid Mat Ace Ohio University Hercules Begala Hach Twinsburg Hack the Great Kent Charles A Sparrow Springfield South Charley Orleans Ind Lorain County Burt Shotton Columbus Red Birds Birds Millers

Miller team eyes 1985 title with new help

Minneapolis Millers hope to defend their American Association crown on 1985 with a first string catcher, added pitchers, and a solid outfield. Manager Donie Bush plans Blondy Ryan at short, Andy Cohen at second, Dutch Holland at third, and seeks Walter Tauscher back from Cleveland. If Johnny Gill returns from the Cubs and Garbark joins as catcher, along with possible minor additions, the Millers aim to boost batting and pitching.

Minneapolis Minn Minneapolis Millers Millers Joe Hauser Donie Bush Blondy Ryan Yankees Andy Cohen Arlett Gaffke Harris Gus Koch

Grand Circuit trotting stakes at Syracuse fair

Syracuse hosts Grand Circuit racing September six to twelve featuring two rich trotters events. A 100000 stake for 3 year olds and a 7500 purse for 2 year olds are the feature races at the State Fair meeting. Notice of bids in Nelsonville Ohio for bricks and gravel required for sewer street and alley construction.

Syracuse

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