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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

12

Ohio Wesleyan Downs Bobcats 11 to 2 in Conference Opener

Ohio University opened Buckeye Conference play with an 11 to 2 loss to Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware. Wesleyan dominated on both offense and defense, limiting Ohio to four hits while Hal Gruber and Bill Jurkovic homered for the Bobcats. Wes- leyan built a lead with two runs in the second, extended it with a big eighth inning, and Ohio's defense struggled throughout. The Bobcats face Oberlin and Muskingum in upcoming home tilts this week.

Ohio University Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Oberlin Ohio Muskingum Lockwood Whalen Tales Schroeder McAdams Heinlen Stoner Thomas Rawlpo Oheo Gruber Schmidt P Jurkovic Luebbers Nts Ocee Gruber Stouer Jurkovic Strock A. Hy Schmidt Balla A Thomas Ry Thomas Burnison Wesleyan

Rifle Club Affiliate With National Body

Members of the Athens Rifle and Pistol Club approved joining the National Rifle Association at the annual meeting. The affiliation will allow competition in National matches at Camp Perry and other events. The War Department will issue a charter enabling limited Army equipment funding. A four man team is expected to compete on equal terms, with noted shooters Blaine R. Goldsberry, Charles Woodworth, Claude Westfall and J B E Jacoby highlighted. Membership rose to 18 with four new members. The Margaret's Creek range was leased again for 25 to 200 yard shooting. Officers elected: Gordon K. Bush president, Claude Westfall vice president, Fred Woodruff secretary-treasurer, Frank Foster range officer.

Athens Rifle and Pistol Club National Rifle Association Camp Perry War Department Blaine R. Goldsberry Charles Woodworth Claude Westfall J. BE. Jacoby Margaret's Creek Gordon K. Bush Fred Woodruff Frank Foster

Fight Results From AP Packed Card Across Cities

In Philadelphia Leroy Haines knocked out Natie Brown. In New York Pedro Montanes knocked out Los Jalios. Milwaukee saw George Black stop Frankie Misko. St Louis's Ine Glenouly outpointed Ray Sharkey. Providence featured Lou Ambers knocking out Buster Brown. Quincy Cap Harding outpointed Karl Lautensinger. Chicago reporter Bob Pastor stopped Art Sykes. These regional bouts list fighters, weights, outcomes, and venues.

Associated Press Philadelphia Leroy Haines Los Angeles Natie Brown Washington New York Pedro Montanes Puerto Rico Los Jalios Cleveland Milwaukee George Black Frankie Misko Grand Rapids Mich S&t

Speedway Turns and Record Pace in 1930s Indy Race

Indiana press recalls Leon Duray’s 1928 lap at 124.018 mph at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 1934–era account notes new course safety, rebuilt turns resembling future highways, and Bill Cummings believing he can exceed previous speeds. The May 30, 1934, 500-mile race context frames these speed ambitions.

Indianapolis Ind Leon Duray Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hoosier Wild Bill’ Cummings Indiana

Baseball as safeguard and energy valve, Ford Frick says

National League president Ford Frick told a Columbus dinner that the United States need not fear socialism while surplus energy is spent on baseball. He spoke to about 300 at a Columbus Red Birds event, with managers Burt Shotton and Gabby Street attending with players.

Columbus Ford Frick National League United States Tts Columbus Red Thirds Burt Shotton Gabby Street St Paul American Association

Wednesday's Heroes Rise To Big League Wins

Frankie Frisch hit a homer with Terry Moore aboard to lift the Cubs 3-2. Harry Gumbert pitched a four hit game to give the Giants a 5-3 victory over the Dodgers. Wally Berger hit his first homer of the year and drove in two in a 12-4 win over the Phillies. Pirates won 7-6 on late singles and Waner’s seventh inning homer with Jensen on base against the Reds. Hal Trosky’s homer sparked a rally in a 14-7 Indians win over the Tigers, while Campbell added four hits. Monte Stratton excelled in relief for the White Sox in a 14-7 win over the Browns. Buddy Myer singled in the seventh to spark the Senators from behind for a ...

Associated Press Frankie Frisch Terry Moore Cubs Harry Gumbert Giants New York Dodgers Wally Berger Rees Phillies Paul Waner Forrest Jensen Pirates Waner Jensen Reds Hal Trosky Bruce Camp Bell Indians Trosky Campbell Tigers Montestratton White Sox Browns Buddy Myer Senators

Bishops Bring Strong Track Team for Ohio Meet

Wesleyan faces Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan in the Buckeye Conference opener at Ohio University Stadium. Star performers Harmon and Becker headline Wesleyan contenders in jumps and sprints with Carothers and Finan set for multiple throwing events. High school duals Marietta versus Chillicothe also on the Saturday card.

George Gauthier Cinderpath William Herbert Ohio University Stadium Wesleyan Smith Hollister Scrimshaw Fach Slade Helms Minor Keckley Allen R Slade Harmon Duncan Richards Hoke Bantz R. Slade Fisher McDaniel Hurdies Duncan Keckiey Stade Marietta Chillicothe Ohio-Ohio Wesleyan Ohio-Muskingum F Mullineux Tom Vernin Chillicothe High School

Haynes Brown Knocks Out Natie Brown in Two Rounds

Leroy Haynes Kaynes Brown delivered a decisive knockout over Natie Brown in under two rounds at the arena before 5 000 fans. The former Cal guard had previously stopped Primo Carnera in three rounds, asserting a claim to a shot at Joe Louis.

Philadelphia Leroy Haynes Joe Louis Primo Carnera Louis Haynes Natie Brown Washington Brown Washingtonian Joe McGuigan

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