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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

9

Long Swing Debated as Golf Stars Adapt to Shorter Form

The article traces golf evolution from the classic long swing to the quicker wristed style, noting American influence and champions like Picard Bunyan Smith Revolta and Hagen. Parks explains his shift after talks with Keeler and Espinosa, aiming for accuracy and shorter chips, while facing mental strain from Open defenses and winter form.

Parks Parks, Jr Espinosa Yise Y Jones Walter Hagen Midlothian Inigil Althoug Sandy Herd Kers Gene Sarazen Henry Picard Johnny Revolta Horton Smith Paul Bunyan Craig Wood Tommy Armour Bobby Cruickshank Jimmy Thomson Lawson Little Tre Jones Augusta O. B. Keeler Boswell Land Atlanta Keeler Picard Revolta Rotary Sam Baltusrol South Hills Country Club Pittsburgh Sam Parks, Jr

Jim Wilson Strategy Backfires as Giants Lose Drama at Polo Grounds

The day featured rain and darkness forcing postponements and a key ninth inning moment. Jimmy Wilson overruled Ott to pitch to Hank Leiber, allowing a game winning single, while Lefty Grove earned his second win and other teams battled darkness in Boston and Brooklyn.

Hank Leiber Giants Jimmy Wilson Phils Hank Polo Grounds Bob Lefty) Grove Brooklyn Dodgers Curt Davis Mel Ott Wilson Ott Leiber

Wrestling Results From Newark Jersey City and Nearby Venues

Gari Baldi of St Louis and Ivan Mangaroff of California wrestled to a double draw at Newark with one fall each in a 90 minute limit. Martin of New York defeated Banaski in Jersey City in 12 minutes 5 seconds. La Chappelle of France beat De Vito of Italy two falls to one in Bridgeton. Kabasoski of Toronto defeated Rasputin of Russia in Windsor. Yvon Robert of Montreal defeated Nick Lutze of California one fall in Providence.

Associated Press Newark N. J Gino Garibaldi St. Louis Ivan Managoff California Drew Jersey City Max Martin New York Steve Banaski Bridgeton Maurice la Chappelle France Joe de Vito Italy Windsor Ont Alex Kasaboski Toronto Ivan Rasputin Russia Providence R. I Yvon Robert Montreal Nick Lutze

League Aims To Add Three Teams In Hocking Valley

Five teams have joined the Hocking Valley League and organizers seek three more. Oral Benson reports Carroll attended a Chamber meeting and another session is planned Friday at 8. Teams entered include Lancaster Laurelville New Straitsville Logan and The Plains. Organizers hope Nelsonville Athens and McArthur enter teams.

Logan Oral Benson Carroll Chamber of Commerce Lancaster Laurelville New Straitsville the Plains Nelsonville Athens McArthur

Notice of Partition Petition in Nelsonville Property

Lillian Silcott asks the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio to partition two halves of In Lot 168 and In Lot 15 in Nelsonville. PauI Hellyer, residence unknown, must answer by May 9 1936 or default judgment will be entered. Attorneys Woolley and Rowland represent the petitioner. 3-18-60otw

State of Ohio Athens County Renee G Worstell Joan H. Martin Aintitt Leslie Coon Hattie Athens Verity Vanity H University Blanche Edward John Pau Hellyer Lillian Silcott Common Pleas Court Nelsonville Lillian Wilcott Woolley & Rowland

Tales of the Links From New York to Texas Golf Aces

The Associated Press hole in one club grew to 127 as players from Baltusrol New Jersey to San Antonio Texas recorded aces. Notables include Nelson Maynard at Baltusrol and Mrs Carle Robbins at Knolls Country Club, plus Alex Campbell at Springfield Country Club. Texas led with 83 aces and 34 states reporting multiple hole in one feats.

Paul Mickelson New York Associated Press Nelson Maynard Baltusrol Golf Club Short Hills N. J Carle Robbins Fort Smith Arkansas Springfield Ohio Mel Calvert Willow Springs San Antonio Texas Dick Deer Salt Lake Bonneville

Trapshoot Set At Pomeroy Gun Club In Southeastern Ohio

Southeastern Ohio Zone trapshoot scheduled at Pomeroy Gun Club on State Route 31. Four events across 100 16 yard targets and 50 handicap plus merchandise shoots as zone finalists head to the State Shoot in Toledo June 5 to 7. Feature matchup includes Ohio versus West Virginia teams with scores recorded in official records.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Zone Toledo Ohio West Virginia Ohio State Association Amateur Trapshooting Association

Millers Aim at Saints Mark in Major Association Title

The Minneapolis Millers, unbeaten in six starts, seek another American Association title and potentially tie the St Paul Saints for most championships since 1902. Saints last won in 1931, Millers in 1932, with other titles by Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Toledo, and Louisville noted.

Chicago Minneapolis Millers Millers St. Paul Saints Saints Minneapolis Columbus Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo

Tuesday's Stars Shine In Key MLB Victories

Bill Dickey of the Yankees hit his third homer of the year with two aboard in the third inning to power a win over the Athletics. Jimmy Bucher of the Dodgers collected three hits powering a rally against the Bees, his final single tying the game in the 10th. Hank Leiber of the Giants singled in the ninth to score the winning run against the Phillies.

Grove Washington Senators Red Sox Nats Washington Eric McNair Jake Powell Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Bees Dick Siebert Dodgers Siebert Athletics Yankees Yankee Johnny Bronca Johnny Murphy Pat Malone Malone Pinky Higgins Warstler Crosetti Bill Dickey Jimmy Bucher Bees Hank Leiber Phils

Trautman Praises AA Attendance After Week Of Play

George M. Trautman president of the American Association notes the league’s first week drew attendance beyond last year despite cold weather. Western teams Minneapolis Kansas City St Paul and Milwaukee show strong road play while Louisville leads in batting and pitching. Next week eastern clubs head west with May 1 opens Indianapolis to Minneapolis Columbus to St Paul Toledo to Kansas City and Louisville to Milwaukee.

Columbus George M. Trautman American Association Trautman Louisville Colonels Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Toledo

Mustangs to Meet Pitt in 1938 Gridiron Clash

V Dallas Texas Southern Methodist University Mustangs will engage Pitt at Pittsburgh in a 1938 football tussle.

Dallas Tex Southern Methodist University Mustangs Pitt Pittsburgh

Ohio State track team to contest Penn Relays in part

Columbus Ohio State University coach Larry Snyder announced that Jesse Owens will lead 16 OSU trackmen at the Penn Relays with Owens competing in the broad jump and 100-meter dash and possibly relays. Other nominees include Albritton Walker Zack Rabb Pettigrew Beetham O'Brien Spitz Sexton Blickle Fowler Price Benner Sulli van Devine and Seitz in various events.

Columbus Jesse Owens Ohio State University Larry Snyder Owens Dave Albritton Melvin Walker al Zack John Rabb Bob Pettigrew Charley Beetham George O'Brien Don Spitz Beetham Tom Sexton Obrien Bob Blickle Frank Fowler Glen Price Paul Benner Blickle Sexton Benner O Brien John Sullivan Kenneth Seitz Sam Devine

Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Boxing Wins

In St. Joseph Pat Kis singer 142 of Kansas City KOed Al O Day 139 Hollywood Calif in the fourth. Green Bay Ad Winter knocked out Dick Madden Boston 3 rounds in a heavyweight bout. Los Angeles Frank Rowsey 173 12 outpointed Charles Coates 177 12 Akron. Binghamton Al Traino 142 Rochester outpointed Charlie Gordon 142 Camden N Y. Midget Doyle 129 New York outpointed Al Lewis 120 Scranton Pa.

Associated Press ST. Joseph Pat Kissinger Kansas City al O'Day Hollywood Calif Green Bay Wis Ad Winter Dick Madden Boston Los Angeles Frank Rowsey Charles Coates Akron Binghamton N. Y al Traino Rochester Charlie Gordon Camden Midget Doyle New York al Lewis Scranton

Miami and Ohio Meet Preview From Ohio Stadium

Miami Redskin dashmen Oliver and Cole are sidelined by prior injuries and likely to watch as Miami faces Ohio University in a 1:30 p.m. dual meet. Miami aims to outscore Ohio in field events and sprints while Ohio expects Edwards and Abel to push for top times if weather cooperates.

Miami Redskins Ohio Ohio University Stadium Oliver Cole Buckeye Red" Powell William Herbert Toppell Abel Schmidt Athens Owens Raysor Herbert Halleck Nelson DeStefano Johnson Peaspanen

Widener Gold Cup at Hialeah Boosts Purse to $50,000

Miami race notes 1937 purses rise with the Widener Gold Cup at Hialeah increasing from 10000 to 50000 dollars. The boosted prize aims to attract top horses and enhance competition at the Florida track.

Miami Florida Hialeah

Midwest open badminton tournament slated in Chicago arena

About 350 top badminton players from the Midwest are expected to compete in the Midwest Open to be held at the Chicago Arena on April 25 and 26.

Chicago Midwest Chicago Arena

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