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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1936

Page

11

Rosalind Wins Hambletonian in Record Time at Goshen

Rosalind a bay filly by Scotland Alma Lee set two fastest Hambletonian times 2 minutes 1 3 4 seconds and 2 02 1 4 in straight heats to win the $35,643 classic before 45000. Ben White drove for Gibson White to earn $18,669 as first prize, making him the first driver to win the Hambletonian twice. Brownie Hanover finished second, Lasater third, Pinero fourth, Ruth M. Mac fifth, Clova sixth.

Goshen N. Y Gibson White Rosalind Scotland Alma Lee Ben White Mary Reynolds Hanover Brownie Hanover Lasater W. N. Reynolds Pinero T. S. Havens Flanders Ruth M. Mac C. B. Shaffer Lexington Clova W. Hughes Cleveland

Record Crew Wins. U S Eight Edges Britain France Japan

In Gruenau Germany the United States eight rowers, including lightweight stroke Don Hume, won the 2000 meter trials in a record 6 minutes 8 and 2 tenths seconds. Hume suffered a severe cold and weight loss, weighing 158 pounds after the race, and rested with only light workouts planned. The crew defeated Great Britain France Japan and Czechoslovakia, then rested as a lifesaver victory.

Gruenau Germany U.P America Great Britain France Japan Czechoslovakia University of Washington der Lange Lee Don Hume Hume United States

Red Birds to face Saints Columbus in final series game

The Red Birds meet Saint Paul today after dropping the third game 4 to 0. Saints won and sealed the series, leaving Red Birds to close the year with one more meeting.

Saints Columbus U.P The Red Birds St. Paul Saints

Ex-Champ Sharkey Looms Over Louis Bout At Yankee Stadium

Boxing writer notes the 34 year old former champion Jack Sharkey faces Joe Louis in a ten round comeback at Yankee Stadium. Louis trains well but may still carry risks from Schmeling era, while Sharkey's recent form suggests a risky, spectacle driven bout with varying chances for an upset.

Harry Grayson NEA Service New York Jack Sharkey Boxing Commission Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Louis Sharkey Max Schmeling Pompton Lakes Schmeling Dark Angel Dusky Joe Smoky Joe Jack Blackburn

Baseball in Berlin Olympic clash stuns record crowd

The Berlin Reichsportfield stadium hosted an Olympic exhibition game between two American teams under dim lights watched by about 100000 fans. The event drew little offense or defense, with most cheers for the rare visible ball and for Tiny Parker the umpire whose calls echoed through the stands.

le War Usu Brooklyn Dodgers Oxford Lea Durocher Tiny Parker

Los Angeles Blonde Defends Olympic Diving Crown

Dorothy Poynton Hill of Los Angeles retained her platform diving title in Berlin as the United States led unofficial team standings with 87 points after four events. Velma Dunn of Monrovia and Cornelius Gilissen of New York also competed, while Japanese and German swimmers trailed.

Los Angeles Chuhei Nambu Naoto Tajima Dorothy Hill Stuart Cameron Olympic Berlin Dorothy Poynton Hill America Hill Velma Dunn Monrovia Cal Cornelius Gilissen New York Kate Kohler Germany Reinko Osawa Japan Fusako Kono Holland United States Lenore Kight Wingard Homestead Pa Mary Lou Petty Seattle Dorothea Dickinson

Directors Prize Tournament Pairings At Athens Country Club

Pairings for the Directors Prize Tournament at Athens Country Club were announced by pro Mike Heaney. A best ball event is planned for Sunday with half of the low handicap allowed. Pairings and handicaps include Beckley 8 and Warren 13, Cross 8 and Kerr 13, Gehres 20 and rhackeray 15, and others.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney Paul Beckley Warren Cross Kerr Gehres Rhackeray Dillinger Covert Gibbs Cable J. Tw Sprague Dilley Lantza Ziggaroos Henry Begg Mathews Roberts R Rutkoskie George Rutkoskie H. M. Brooks McKinstry McAfee O'Bleness Musgrave Dean Haskins Cox Paynter Grover Keynes Hoover Ashworth

Cleveland pitcher Hudson loses again as Tigers win

Willis Hudlin, Cleveland's famed hard luck pitcher, suffered another defeat in the Series. Tommy Bridges pitched for Detroit as the Tigers defeated the Indians 7 to 4 in game two. The British Post Office handles more than six billion letters and parcels annually.

Cleveland U.P Willis Huds Lin Tigers Tommy Bridges

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