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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1936
Page
9
The readable text lists names like Nagle Ame ne Char Conway and mentions visits by Mr Greens and others. It appears to be a damaged social note recording meals and visits, with incomplete phrases and unclear dates or places.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and relations but lacks a coherent event or notice details to summarize into a proper news item.
A collage of sports figures and promoters is described with references to Mitch promoting boxing and boxing clubs, Giants executives, Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig, Wes Ferrell, and several players near New York. The piece notes promotions in Europe, college coaches, and various athletic figures, hinting at a bustling sports scene and ongoing ambitions.
The first day of the season across eight parks saw 205000 fans attend with the Polo Grounds hosting the largest crowd of 55590 as the Giants beat the Dodgers 8-5. Washington edged New York 1-0 while Detroit beat Cleveland 3-0 and the Cubs topped the Cardinals 12-7. Other games featured Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Chicago teams delivering varied results.
Ivan Managoff of California defeated Joe Cox of Kansas City two falls to none in Newark New Jersey. In Reading Pennsylvania Dean Detton from Salt Lake City beat Rusty Westcoatt of Hawaii in two straight falls in 2 14.
Ohio Wesleyan faces Buckeye Conference opener at Ohio University Stadium on April 18 with three key cindermen sidelined by illness and injuries. Abel, Slack, and Powell unlikely to compete. Halleck leads in shot put and discus while a group of substitutes and veterans contend in hurdles, jumps, and throws.
The 36th American Bowling Congress closes with finals in doubles singles and all events. Tony Slaninja and Mike Straka of Chicago win doubles, Charles Warren of Springfield wins singles, Johnny Murphy of Indianapolis heads all events, Falls City Hi Bro claims the team title, with prize divisions and standings listed.
Cleveland hosts the national A A U boxing championships with 280 competitors from 33 districts plus Hawaii. Four semi finalists in each eight divisions earn Olympic tryout spots in Chicago next month. Joe Louis of Detroit attends ringside as the field features vast amateur talent.
Gianta and Dick Bartell homered to fuel a comeback win for Giants over the Dodgers. Curt Davis held the Bees to four hits in a 4-1 Phillies triumph. Bud Hafey drove in three with a homer and single for the Pirates against the Reds. Bill Herman sparked the Cubs with a power display against Dizzy Dean's trio. Buck Newsom and Carl Reynolds combined for four hits as the Senators beat the Yankees with Reynolds driving in the winning run in the ninth. Jimmy Foxx led the Red Sox with a triple and a double in a strong attack against the Athletics. Lynwood Rowe’s Tizers beat the Indians on four singles and a sharp pitching performance. Babe Phelps limited the Browns to three hits in four relief innings. A Florida citrus grower crossed the Mexican lime and lemon to produce a disease resistant resembling fruit.
New York opening games feature ten freshmen in starting lineups. Jim Oglesby of the Americas shows promise with two hits off Wes Farrell. Edwin W. Morgan, a two year old pinch hitter, hits a home run for two RBIs. Johnny Cooney also collects a hit amid rookie struggles.
In a Los Angeles event, players chase the Bobby Jones perpetual prize donated by the late William Wrigley. The scene hints at social mingling with Pauline Berg of USC as golfers pursue both trophy and introductions.
The record lists matchups across cities including Chicago St Louis Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York Washington St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston St Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis. A tale notes doctors in central Alaska undertake 10 day dog sled trips.
Chicago reports a 13 inning stalemate as Toledo and Minneapolis both fail to decide the race. Kansas City and Indianapolis play to an 18 inning 2 2 draw before the closing hour. Milwaukee beats Louisville 6 2 aided by York and Storti two hits each.
The new serial Folly and Fare Well by Marie Blizard follows Linda Bourne who tries to run from romance and ends up in Hollywood as the tale begins. The piece sets a bright, comedic tone for a romantic adventure.
The matchup between Ohio and Muskingum is scheduled for Saturday at 3 30 p m with admission 40 cents. Officials announce the game time and ticket price for attendees.
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