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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1936
Page
9
Mitch's Musings previews the 1936 season with snappy picks for the National and American leagues. It highlights the St Louis Cardinals and Cleveland as strong contenders, notes Chicago Cubs brewing questions, and surveys rosters and pitching depth across teams including the Reds Browns Giants Tigers Red Sox and Senators.
Open season begins Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs favored in the National League race. The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates look to challenge, while Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia and Boston trail. In the American League Detroit starts defending the title against Cleveland, with Boston New York St Louis and Philadelphia also in the opener lineup.
St Louis. Dizzy Dean, who had refused to forecast Dean brothers' wins, now settles on about 50 wins for them this season. He estimates Diz win between 20 and 30 and expects a better major league year. He also praises the Parmelee trade for the Cardinals and their top NL chances.
Marcum fielding praise enters the scene with Wee Ferrell and Lefty Grove repeating last year’s effort. The Yankees’ pitching looks strong but infield weakness could hurt if opponents exploit Joe DiMaggio. Rogers Hornsby’s Browns threaten despite ordinary pitching. White Sox may surge briefly, then fade. Washington and Philadelphia appear out of the loop.
In Houston, Donald Budge swept Daniel Hernandez 6-1 6-1 6-3 to clinch the North American zone series as Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn secured the doubles point over Flavio Martinez and Antonio Marco Mestre. A Tupelo tornado-viewing bus crash killed two, injured four seriously, and wounded 15 others. The final item notes a mountain beaver that processes hay for winter storage.
Hiram College claimed the world's intercollegiate basketball championship at the 1904 St. Louis fair. The team defeated Wheaton College and then the Latter Day Saints College to take the banner, which hung in the Hiramnasium until a fire.
Ohio State football coach Francis A. Schmidt plans a light but nimble backfield for 1930 with three juniors and a senior handling trick plays. MacDonald Williams Wasylik Dye will join in for special chores, with MacDonald calling signals and heavier linemen backing the plan. Eight games loom on the schedule as Schmidt aims to open the attack with tosses and laterals.
Detroit’s sports week crowns the Olympic sextet and the Red Wings as Stanley Cup holders. The Olympics beat Windsora Bulldogs 1 0 in International League finale while Detroit fans watched the Red Wings triumph 3 2 over Toronto for the Cup.
Former champion Jack Sharkey leads this week's boxing card in his second comeback start facing Tony Shucco in a 10 round bout at Boston on Tuesday. Locatelli and Celebron meet in another 10 rounder in New York with the winner to be named No 1 challenger for Barney Ross's welterweight title by state commissions.
Bashan social notes list visits and gatherings among residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Singer at Cheshire funeral, Deems visiting Lester Hill, Trusell family with Clint Orr, Stout visiting Tor rence family, Schrengoet and Parkersburg visiting Gainer, Morehead staying with Paul Orr, Orr and Theiss families traveling to Odenton, and Zukowick and Kendle illness mentions with local households. Goshen notes report grand circuit purses totaling over 100000 dollars for July and August, with the Hambletonian Stake prize tied to wind affected by pitch changes.
Johnny Salveson of the Chicago White Sox says his eyesight deteriorated after pitching under night lights in Winston-Salem. He attributes the defect to that early exposure and cites the game as a cause of his visual decline.
More than 190 candidates attended spring practice for Boston College as head coach Gloomy Gil Dobie oversees drills. Seventeen lettermen return to the squad.
The Athens Rifle and Pistol Club calls its annual meeting for Tuesday evening April 14 at 7 30 at The Messenger Building. Members and prospective members are urged to attend to discuss leasing the range for next season and expansion plans.
About 50 teams compete tonight for the world championship team title as Falls City Hi-Bros of Indianapolis leads with 3080. Final doubles and singles round Tuesday precede a $108670 prize split. Sunday's best was 2874 by M. O’Neil’s Akron team. Parl Maret and Bill Stecky move into key spots in singles and all-events respectively.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations for senior and junior stenographer and typist positions. Open to applicants 18 to 52 in Washington, D.C. area appointments. Residence proof required for apportioned service. Information from J. L. C. Kelley at Athens post office. Seventy percent of imported wine into England comes from its possessions.
Minneapolis Millers beat Mud Hens 3 1 to start the American Association season. Indianapolis and Kansas City fought to a 2 2 tie in 13 innings before Indianapolis closed at 6 o clock. St Paul fell to Red Birds 4 2. Louisville beat Milwaukee 6 1 behind Wayne Lamaster.
Runa batted in fullis Delker Weintraub Ander son Fenner 2 with two base hits Slade Warner Cullop Norman three base hit Fullis Stolen base Gutteridge Sacrifice Klinger Double plays Warner to Slade to Todt Norman to Todt to Slade Left on bases St Paul Columbus Base on balls Of Klinger 1 off Weinert Struck out By Klinger 2 by Herring 2 Hits Off Weinert 11 in 4 innings off Herring none in 2 Hit by pitcher By Weinert Owen Losing pitcher Weinert Umpires Dunn Boral and O Brien Time 1.56
Zach Wheat once a feared slugger and 1918 batting leader in the National League may die from a fractured skull after a collision while pursuing suspects in a police chase in Kansas City. The 47 year old, who spent 19 years in the Brooklyn outfield, later had stints with Connie Mack's Athletics and the Minneapolis team in the American Association.
A Portland Oregon music teacher develops an electric finger exercise for musicians. The device aims to improve dexterity and speed, offering a new practice method for students and professionals alike.
Notice announces Herman Douglas of Athens Ohio named Executor for the estate of George BE Doviglas deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated April 10 1936 and issued by Probate Judge M Johnson.
Notice announces Mary M Lawrence of Guysville Ohio appointed Executrix of the estate of Jenna E Lawrence deceased of Athens County Ohio by M Johnson Probate Judge dated April 15 1934.
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