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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1936

Page

9

Brundage Faces Jarrett Parley Over Olympic Policy

Veteran sports columnist Harry Grayson surveys Olympic politics as Avery Brundage seeks disbarment of Eleanor Holm Jarrett from European meets over ongoing public writings. The piece blends boxing notices and baseball notes with vivid period commentary on athletes and managers, including Vaughan, Hubbell, and Reilly as it weaves a broader sports-scene snapshot.

Harry Grayson Avery Brundage Eleanor Holm Jarrett Jarrett Bobby Britton Jack Britton Miami Bobby New York Giants Jimmy Vaughan Cleveland Freddie Miller Frankie Klick Miller Louisville

Dodgers Beat Giants as Dean Ratchets Up Feud in NL

In a pennant day saga, Dizzy Dean quit the mound after an altercation with Tex Carleton as the Dodgers outpaced the Giants 6-5 at Ebbets Field. St Louis reclaimed first by one game after a 6-5 win over Chicago, while Boston beat Philadelphia 9-7.

NEW York St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Casey Stengel Bill Terry Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbett’s Field New Yorkers St. Louis Dizzy Dizzy Dean Tex Carleton Chicago Charley Grimm Cubs Dean Larry Goetz Chicago Pilot Cardinals Carleton Boston Bees Phillies Washington Senators New York Yankees Cleveland Indians

Degner Wins Diving Honor in Berlin Olympiad

Dick Degener, 24, of Michigan, led a U S one two three in springboard diving with ten dives totaling 163.57 points. Wayne of Miami finished second with 159.56 and Al Greene of Detroit was third with 146.29. The U S total 20 in unofficial team standings, five ahead of Japan.

Berlin U.P United States Dick Degener University of Michigan Degener Marshal Wayne Miami Star al Greene Detroit Japan America

Radcliff Loses to Gallia County All Stars. Next Faces OHE Nine

Before about 2 000 spectators Radcliff fell to the Gallia County All Stars at the Bidwell Home Coming last Saturday. Next Saturday Radcliff plays the OHE nine at Gallipolis.

Radcliff Gallia County All-Stars Bidwell O.H.E Gallipolis

Featherweight Boxer Tin Can Ro Pompe Rising in Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut reports a featherweight boxer using the ring name Tin Can Ro Pompe. The profile highlights early career momentum and local attention on his boxing path.

Stamford, Conn Tin Can Ro- Pompe

Dorothy Bundy Seen As Next Women's Tennis Champion

John Hope Doeg predicts Dorothy Mae Bundy will become the next women's champion in 1938. Bundy, 19, is daughter of May Sutton Bundy and cousin of Doeg, and has played in Seabright New Jersey and may enter the national singles at Forest Hills in September.

Bundy John Hope Doeg Dorothy Mae Bundy May Sutton Bundy Doeg Seabright N. J Forest Hills

Peru Weighs Olympic Exit Over Soccer Win

Peru's Olympic delegation awaits IOC decision before returning home in protest over the nullification of its 4-2 win against Austria. A replay order by FIFA sparked Peru's withdrawal and demonstrations at Lima's Austrian and German consulates. Goebbels mediated with Peruvian and German officials, with Peru insisting on acceptance of its victory and entry to the semi finals versus Poland.

Berlin U.P Peru International Olympic Committee Austria International Football Association Lima Joseph Goebbels Gildemeister Martinez Goebbels

Fragmented claim about decayed flowers and unclear terms

The fragmentary text references decayed flowers and a nonsensical phrase bulsescup, lacking clear names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.

Olympic Field Trips Through Reichs Sportfield Chaos

Henry McLemore tours Reichs Sportfield in Berlin and describes fencing with electric touches, field hockey misfires, soccer headball, water polo antics, and Hungary’s rough play, noting the chaotic spectacle and the crowd of 80 000.

Sharkey Louis bout looming as boxing rumor mill stirs

Orangeburg news column previews a planned Sharkey vs Louis fight at Yankee Stadium Aug 18. Mike Jacobs boosted ticket prices to 400000 but doubts it will reach 150000. Sharkey, training in a ramshackle camp, vows Louis cannot touch him, citing past wins and his own confidence.

Harry Grayson NEA Orangeburg N. Y Jack Sharkey Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Mike Jacobs Sharkey New York Primo Carnera Sunken Garden Queens Chestnut Hill Phil Brubaker Boston Brubaker George Godfrey Harry Wills Ballyhoo Bureau Godfrey Wills Louis Max Schmeling Schmeling Jim Braddock Max Baer Louisa

Ryba Pitches Birds To Win Over Saints

In Columbus Ohio the Red Birds beat the St Paul Saints 6 to 4 as Mike Ryba delivered solid pitching and timely hitting. Winsett doubled to start a first inning rally, Cullop triple, Gutteridge double, Owens single, while the Saints tied in the second. three runs in the third put the Birds ahead and they held on as both teams追加 two runs in the sixth.

Columbus O.—U.p Red Birds Indians Mike Ryba St. Paul Birds Winsett Anderson Saints Cullop Gutteridge Owens Ryba The Hutchinson Spencer

Owens Ready to Cash In on Olympic Fame

Jesse Owens told UPI he may turn professional after the Olympics and could cut short his European tour to discuss a Los Angeles vaudeville offer of 2500 dollars weekly for ten or more weeks. He noted possible retirement after graduation and said he is tired of constant competition.

Berlin U.P Jesse Owens Owens United Press United States Los Angeles Jesse Mike Jacobs New York Ohio Roosevelt Ohio State Ralph Metcalfe Cologne Metcalfe Prague London Giles

Rookie To Take Mound In Detroit Series Opener

Cleveland hosts the Detroit Tigers as Jake Wade, a slim rookie southpaw who shut out the Tribe last week, is slated to start today against Detroit. Lloyd Brown was listed to oppose the former Montreal star, who has only two weeks of major league experience.

Cleveland Jake Wade Detroit Tigers Lloyd Brown Montreal

Bierman Accepts Post as All Star Team Director

Bernie Bierman accepted his nomination to direct the All Star team chosen to defend college football prestige against the professional Detroit Lions on September 1. The Minnesota Gophers coach led three undefeated seasons before taking the job.

Chicago U.P Bernie Bierman Minnesota Gophers Detroit Lions

Standings and upcoming games from the American Association

The standings list St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia and others with American Association results. Wednesday games include Chicago at St. Louis New York at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and multiple interleague matchups.

St. Louis T Chicago Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia American Washington Association Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington L. Pet Lous New Oves Boston Avenue Miladelphia Smssacne American’ Club New York Mnniesis Sterea Cleveland Acces Louisville -- Eee Nationa

Alabama Kid Victor Dominates In Cincinnati Bout

Alabama Kid, 154, from Columbus, KOed Rough House Clover, 157, of Cincinnati, in the eighth round of a 15 round scheduled fight here last night. Mickey Goodwin, 127, of Columbus, won an eight round decision over Bobby Stewart, 128, of Dayton.

Dayton Alabama Kid Columbus Rough House Clover Cincinnati Mickey Goodwin Bobby Stewart

New Haven boxer Cainer wins by technical knockout

A Cainer of New Haven, at 170 pounds, defeated Frankie Sims of Cleveland, 193 pounds, by technical knockout in New Haven last night.

New Haven Conn A? Cainer Frankie Sims Cleveland

UCLA Star Turned Pro Wrestler Ted Key Debuts in Local Circuit

Ted Key, the fullback expelled from the University of California at Los Angeles last fall in the celebrated identity case, becomes the latest former college football star to enter professional wrestling in the region.

Los Angeles Ted Key University of California At

City accepts nudist colony in Los Gatos

Nudist colony near Los Gatos joins local chamber of commerce becoming the first of its kind to do so. Manager George Spray signed the membership papers and paid a $6 initiation fee, with a membership card displayed at the colony.

Los Gatos Calif U.p.-Elysium Foundation Chamber of Commerce George Spray

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