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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1936

Page

9

Buckeye baseball crown to change hands in Ohio Relays

The Buckeye Conference crown may pass as last year’s champions near graduation. Miami and Ohio Wesleyan lead with strong records. Miami defeated Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio Wes, while Ohio Wesleyan split results. This week Miami plays at Cincinnati and at Dayton. Delaware meets Ohio and Marshall. Battling Bishops aim to rebound in a busy Buckeye schedule.

Athens Messenger Athens Buckeye Mar- College of Huntington N. Herd Miami Cincinnati Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Marshall Ohio van Delaware Ington

Wrestling Results Show Mixed Fall Outcomes Across Cities

In Atlantic City Dean from Salt Lake City defeated the blue masked marvel 232 to 233. A Bisig from Lancaster defeated Mike Ma from Italy 215 to 218 in New York. Chief Wolf from Wilmington defeated Abe Coleman 215 in Trinidad. Yvon Robert from Montreal beat Nick Lutze from Venice in straight falls. Ed Strangler from Winnipeg beat Darno Osto 250 to 245 in Kansas City. Lov er from Rochester defeated Ivan Joff 235 in Baltimore in one fall.

Lancaster Baltimore Ivan Joff Riga Russia

Chauncey Loses to Racine in 3-1 Setback

Racine defeated Chauncey 3-1 as Swan scattered four hits while Patton and Simpson split six innings for Racine. Chauncey also beat Hemlock 21-9 behind Patton’s two homers and a triple, with Car ter and Smith limiting Hemlock to five hits. The Blue Devils meet The Plains at Millfield next Wednesday at four.

Chauncey Racine Blue Devils Patton Simpson Swan Hemlock Perry County Carter Smith The Plains Millfield

Gallia County Officials Seek 54000 Road Repairs This Summer

Gallia County Engineer Farnom Haskins urges a 54000 allocation for road repairs, with the Board of County Commissioners set to meet Monday. He cites unprecedented winter damage to bridges and culverts and urges a countywide maintenance program to restore travel and prevent further deterioration.

Lipolis Gallia Y Farnom Haskins Board of County Commis Ss Haskins Kins Imnts Tim

Litke 65 Dies At Daughter's Home

Jacob A. Litke aged 65 a generalized citizen of the United States died at the home of his daughter in Clay Saturday. The body was sent for burial. He leaves two other sons and a daughter and is survived by Billips and Ray L. Litke.

Grove THE Philadelphia Athletics Litke Jacob A. Litke Leaper Fers and & Son Mia Hudson, Olmstead Mere. Billips Ray L. Litke Elyria

Licensed To Wed IIIPoLis-seen Sued Her

Fragmentary OCR lists names and ages in a marriage license record. Provisional details include Harrison West Virginia and Gallipolis Ohio. individuals cited include laborers laborer 5 Velie Randolph and others aged around 21 to 32 with multiple surnames and places.

Iiipolis Liam Plante Harrison W. Va Velie Randolph Galli Weenant Ww Va Harry Heman Ironton Daugh Kins Cheshire Farmer John W Exgieton Gallipolis Tences Jonnao Sheritan Daughhnson Biaden

Mrs Allie White Dies in Gallipolis

Mrs Allie Leon ard White aged 59 died at the County Home Sunday after a stroke. Former resident of Bidwell she is survived by half-brother H D Leonard of Columbus. Funeral services were held at Bidwell Methodist Church with Rev J L Stephenson officiating and burial followed at Campaign.

Gallipolis Allie Leonard White Bidwell H. D. Leonard Columbus Bidwell Methodist Church J. L. Stephenson Campaign

Four WPA Projects Suspended in Gallia County

Gallia County WPA work halted four projects including repairs on German Hollow George's Creek and Jackson-Key stone roads and the community sanitation project. Engineer H W Nixon said duration of inactivity is unknown and transferring workers has been common in the past.

Gallipolis Works Progress Administration H. W. Nixon Court House WPA Gallia County German Hollow George's Creek Jackson-Keystone Nixon Gallia

White Oak Man Dies Of Pneumonia At Home

Elmer Baird aged 51 bachelor died of pneumonia at his White Oak home Sunday. Survived by brothers Stacy Ira and Ora Baird both of White Oak and Ora Halfhill of Cheshire, plus a sister. Funeral at Campaign Church conducted by Rev. E C Venz. Burial followed.

Gallipolis Elmer Baird White Oak Stacy Ira Ora Baird Ora Halfhill Cheshire Campaign Church E. C. Venz

Professor Clark Injured Cranking Auto in Gallipolis

Prof. C. O. Clark, former Rio Grande College instructor, sustained a fracture of the right arm Sunday when the starter on his car locked and he attempted to crank the vehicle.

Gallipolis C. O. Clark Rio Grande College

Judge approves transfers to County General Fund in Gallia

Judge W R White moved $4000 from the funding bond fund and $807.12 from the bridge bond fund to the County General Fund following a county commissioners request. The transfers were approved.

Gallipolis W. R. White

Heavy Vote Forecast In Gallia Primaries

Gallia County officials expect a record turnout for the May 12 primaries with early returns already surpassing the 9,000 mark for disabled voters ballots. Absent voters are also streaming in as the absentee program expands. The election board will distribute ballots May 9 and notified 300 precinct officials. Community committee members met with County Agent Starbuck to receive census work sheet instructions for farmer surveys.

Gallipolis Helen Russell Gallia County Russell County Election Board The Soil Conservation Program R. R. Starbuck

Gravel for road surfacing reported by WPA official

Road surveys in Gallia County note Engineer H. W. Nixon of the WPA says Huntington Sand & Gravel Co is supplying about 2.40 cubic yards of gravel for surfacing road projects under grading and widening. Gravel arrives by barge and is unloaded on the river bank below Garfield Avenue and State Highway No. 7.

Gallipolis H. W. Nixon WPA Huntington Sand & Gravel Company Garfield Ave

Three men fined by municipal court for liquor and drunkenness

Judge A. J. Stormont sentenced Roy Mullins to 100 dollars and costs after defaulting on payment for possession of illegal liquor. Adolph Bradshaw received 10 dollars and costs for intoxication, while Willard Ward was fined 5 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont Roy Mullins Adolph Bradshaw Willard Ward

Degree to Be Given at Glouster Lodge Special Meeting

Two candidates will receive the entered apprentice degree at a special communication of Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M to be held Wednesday night in Glouster.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

GM Reports Best First Quarter Profits Since 1929

New York General Motors Corporation today announced a record first quarter profit of $52,464,174 or $1.17 per share, up from $31,510.47 or 48 cents a share in 1935, marking the strongest Q1 showing since the 1929 start.

New York General Motors Corporation Today

Indians Lead As Eight Wins In Eleven Start Boosts Hope

Cleveland Indians dominate early season with explosive batting and strong pitching led by Steve O Neill. Mel Harder Oral Hildebrand Johnny Allen Lloyd Brown George Blaeholder key rotation while Harold Trosky Earl Averill Joe Vosmik and Bruce Campbell power lineup.

Steve O'Neill Indians Mel Harder Oral Hildebrand Johnny Allen Lloyd Brown George Blaeholder Willis Hudlin Tigers Red Sox Yankees Harold Trosky Earl Averill Joe Vosmik Bruce Campbell

Two handed swing theory and ancient China history

Golf writing argues the right hand governs only the final quarter of the swing while the left drives most of the arc. It notes the long history of China at about 4,000 years, nearly twice Europe’s span.

NEA Service China Europe

Bobcats Preview Key Track Players And Upcoming Meets

The Bobcats list Halleck DeStefano Peaspanen and Nelson as scoring threats for Cincinnati Ohio and Buckeye meets. Schmid Toppell Abel Raysor and Oxley are highlighted as potential point earners with times and distances noted from recent meets including Notre Dame Miami and Buckeye prep. Eddie Burke named to lead Naugatuck Golf Club as of Monday.

Ted Kaplush Bobcats Buckeye Halleck Notre Dame University Butler Relays Notre Dame Miami DeStefano Herbert Bobcat Peaspanen Nelson Schmid Darkhorse Naugatuck, Conn Eddie Burke Billy Burke Cleveland Country Club Naugatuck Golf Club Burke

Gibisonville Social Personal Mention

Gibisonville report notes the Freshman and Sophomore picnic at Rock House Park with Coach Risch guiding games and a group hike. It lists attendees, mentions volleyball trips to Laurelville, Crane Hollow, and a Rockbridge softball defeat for Gibisonville girls and boys, plus local land sale and residents’ outings.

Gibisonville Rock House Park Risch Shelter House Alma Clark Mary Kline Betty Smith Dorothy Clyde Georgia McGrady Melvin Carr Ruth Keck Carl Griffith Juanita Huffines Florence Bigham Helen Amnah Kay Blosser J. W. Risch Thomas Rose Mary Ruth Krinn Mary Whistler Velva Brashares Laurelville Crane Hollow Blosser Rose Will Moore, Jr Clayton Kuhn Evelyn Moore Logan Rockbridge

Standings and matchups in the American Association

The schedule lists games: New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, Detroit at Washington, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York. No games scheduled in the Association.

New York St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland Kansas City aMoname St. Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

A summary of top players in batting runs and home runs across teams. Gehringer Tigers leads batting with 457 and runs scored with 11. Dickey Yankees tops RBI with 17 and is among leaders in hits. Trosky Indians holds 5 home runs, Foxx Red Sox 4, while Klein Cubs and Ott Giants show strong figures in runners, triples and stolen bases. Pitching leaders include Grove Red Sox with 30 wins and Hollingsworth Reds at 3-0.

Trosky Bill Dickey Yanks Brown Harder Allen Blueholder Gehringer Tigers Dickey Yankees Gehrig Foxx Red Sox Werber Crosetti Finney Athletics Hughes Indians Goslin Tigers Reynolds Powell Myer Senators Grove Red Sox Terry Giants Lombardi Reds Herman Cubs Moore Giants Leiber

Dartmouth gridder Letta McCray recovers from ski mishap

Hanover New Jersey February reports say Dartmouth College star guard Letta McCray is recovering after a skiing accident that caused a ruptured spleen. Doctors noted a second spleen appeared slowing the recovery and he left the hospital about three weeks ago. Coaches doubt he will be ready for spring practice or next fall.

Hanover N. J Letta McCray Dartmouth College Dayton, O McCray

Third Annual Ohio Relays At Ohio University Stadium

About 700 high school athletes will compete in the third annual Ohio Relays at Ohio University Stadium on Saturday. Schools listed include Middletown Circleville Columbus East Sandusky Cleveland East Tech and more with standout pole vaulters J Whittaker D Whittaker coached by Sheldon Rowland. A top one mile runner Curtis from Shaw High School and Class B star Chuck Beatty from Fairview are highlighted alongside national results from cities like New York Chicago Baltimore and others.

Schmid Cole Miami Buckeye Toppell New York Ironton Hercules Abel Mills Ohio Raysor Dashman Oxley Owens J. Whittaker D. Whittaker Robert Whittaker Sandusky High School Columbus Sheldon Rowland Ohio University Shaw High School Cleveland Curtis Chuck" Beatty Fairview

Fremont Stockholders to pick manager for Ohio League club

Stockholders of the Fremont baseball club of the Ohio State League meet Wednesday to consider Marty Portell as manager. Portell, former farm manager for the Cincinnati Reds, has been recommended by Larry McPhail. Fremont officials mention Tialeskala on Maui as the world's greatest known dormant volcano.

Fremont Fremont Baseball Club Ohio State League Marty Tportell Portell Cincinnati Rede Larry McPhal Maui Hawaii

Grimes Chased for Third Time in 1911 Season

Louisville Colonels manager Burleigh Grimes was ordered from the field after a 3-1 loss to St Paul. It marked his third ejection this season following disputes over balls and strikes and umpire calls. The Saints rallied with two ninth inning runs, while the Colonels played shorthanded with four regulars out.

Chicago Burleigh Grimes Louisville Colonels Grimes St. Paul Rue Louisville Buck Marrow Saints Steinbacker Colonels Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo

Reds Tie Cubs as Lombard and Thevenow Star

Ernie Lombard homered to knot the game with Chicago and doubled home the winning run in the 10th after Tommy Thevenow singled. Bruce Campbell belted a seventh inning homer to give Cleveland a 2 1 victory over the St. Louis Browns.

Blaeholder St. Louis Browns Campbell Cincinnati Reds Cubs Indians Roy Hughes Averill Vosmik Browns Harland Clift Rollie Hemsley Cleveland Ernie Lombardi Reds Tommy Thevenow Lon Warneke Warneke Larry French Billy Herman Chuck Klein Ernie Lombard Thevenow Bruce Campbell Indiana

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