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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1936

Page

11

All Star clash braces for field goal duel in Illinois

Evanston report notes Bernie Bierman fields two kickers to counter Detroit Lions dropkicker Earl Clark and flight plan includes Notre Dame's Marty Peters Babe Revoir from Minnesota. New dead ball rule allows feet and hands ruled plays, scrimmage fall outs. Patsy Clark joins Lions for final prep in Bloomfield Hills before Chicago drill.

Evanston Ill Detroit Earl Dutch) Clark Glenn Presnell Marty Peters Notre Dame Pittsburgh Babe Revoir Minnesota Bierman Bo McMillin Elmer Layden All Stars Patsy Clark Lions Arch Ward Bloomfield Hills Mich Chicago Lake Front

Desert heat dispute draws Salt Lake merchants appeal

Las Vegas merchants urged Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce to correct rumors about desert heat. They claimed the average summer temperature around the city runs about 104 degrees, disputing sensational forecasts as false.

Salt Lake City Las Vegas Nev

Street to Manage St. Paul Team in 1937

Gabby Street will again pilot the St. Paul team of the American Association in 1937. Walter G. Seeger, president of the club, announced the decision late Thursday.

Cubs Not To Be Counted Out of Race

Cubs cling to pace in NL pennant chase as Charley Grimm’s club halted a skid and wins five straight behind rotating starters Roy Henshaw and others. Giants rainout. Cardinals slip further with a 1 0 loss. Bees and Pirates win big. American League sees Gumpert twirl a two hitter for Philadelphia, Bronca shut down St. Louis, Bridges bests Boston. Cleveland outlasts Washington in ten.

New York Giants Cardinals Cubs St. Louis Charley Grimm Chicago Chicago Cubs Grimm Cub Curt Davis Philadelphia Phillies Lon Warneke Larry French Charley Root Bill Lee Tex Carleton Davis Roy Henshaw Cards Boston Bees Leroy Parmelee Danny McFayden Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates van Munge Brooklyn Dodgers Randall Gumpert Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Johnny Bronca St. Louis Browns Tommy Bridges Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Terry Parmelee Whitehead Rickey North Carolina Collegian Gas House Rogers Hornsby Frankie Frisch Farflung Cardinal Pie Traynor al Cuccinello Frisch

Giants Ride Whitehead Ripple To Pennant Drive

The New York Giants push toward the NL pennant with Burgess Whitehead and Jimmy Ripple becoming key additions. Whitehead stabilizes the infield while Ripple creates center field steadiness, complementing veteran stars like Hubbell and Ott as Terry’s Parmelee trade reshapes the Cardinals’ roster.

NEA Service Chicago U.P Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Old Guard New York Giants Burgess Whitehead Jimmy Ripple Whitehead Polo Pil Terry Ripple Montreal

Beagles? No Bees 1 Cardinals 0

Estimated losses to the livestock industry due to tuberculosis amount to about 40.09 million dollars annually, underscoring a persistent health and farming risk.

Clover Farms Defeat Longstreth 8–3 in Camp Victory

Clover Farms wins their 40th game of the season by an 8 to 3 score over Longstreth. Speed-Ball Thompson debuts as a strong new pitcher while Oscar McGee Sr. boosts the outfield. The Plains prepare to host Carbondale and Carbon Hill this weekend at Clover Farm.

Longstreth Plains Clover Farms Clover Farms Thompson Oscar Piggy) McGee Carbondale Plains Carbon Hill A8 Clover Farm the Plains

Cubs 1 Phillies Dr Doll Reports Mental Deficiency

Dr Edgar A Doll director of research of the Training School at Vineland New Jersey reports that as many as 4 percent of primary school children are mentally deficient.

Edgar A. Doll Vineland, N. J

Jackson and Sharts Prime for Main Go at Fairgrounds

Boxing at the Athens County Fairgrounds features Matt Sharts and Tommy Jackson primed for a ten round main event tonight starting at 8 30. The card includes two six round bouts Eddie Banik vs Jimmy Price and Joe Stanley vs Joe Sveda with additional four round fights Bill Green vs Steve Gyurko and Jimmy Markley vs Athens opponent. Ringside seats are 75 cents with general admission 50 cents.

Jackson and Sharts Athens County Fairgrounds Shbarts-Jackson Sharte Jess McMurtry Cincinnati Jackson Akron Harry Stout Tiger Walker Eddie Banik Kayo Murray City Jimmy Price Joe Stanley Nelsonville Joe Sveda Sveda Stanley Chuck Pyle Athens Battler Jimmy Markley Bill Green Athens Steve Gyurko Glouster Stout

Grand American Handicap Trials at Vandalia Amid Big Field

More than 700 shooters gathered at Vandalia for the Grand American Handicap final of the 37th annual trapshoot tour. Ernest L. Hawkins won the dress rehearsal with 97 of 100, setting the stage for a $1,000 prize and trophies. Hiestand leads hopes for a fourth title after strong showings in North American events.

Vandalia Ernest L. Hawkins Fort Wayne Ind J. B. Royall Florida Alfred R. King Jr Wichita Falls Tex Joe Hiestand Hillsboro Hiestand Co. B. Platt Bridgeton N. J Ned Lilly Stanton Mich Fred Etchen Wichita Kansas Fred Troeh Portland Ore

Vinton Social Notes Chronicle A Busy Week

Vinton residents share visits and travels as couples and families visit Buckeye Lake Mt Gilead and Columbus. The notes mention Gerlach Ward Sprague Spires Hally Raines Alexander Wilcox Georgeson Weinstock Emery and others, plus a return to practice and a Republican rally at Wilkesville.

Gallipolis Clark Depot Carme Raines Sarah Kathryn Middleport Ed Raines E. Alexander Donald Wilcox Columbus Clem Wilcox Ralph Georgeson Everette Gene

Portland Personal And Social Mention

Portland notes list families visiting relatives in town and traveling to Wheeling for a centennial. Kate Mills recalled to Holzer Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Howard and daughter Georgianna visit. Mr and Mrs Paul Howard with niece Columbus. Reid Holt and family with Mrs J A Smith. Mattle Henderson visits son Earl in Wheeling. Hiatt on vacation from Dam No 21 in Bancroft West Virginia. Alabama mountain folk belief about cooking peas on New Year’s Day for luck.

Portland George Howard Georgianna Paul Howard Columbus Reid Holt Charleston J. A. Smith Kate Mills Holzer Hospital Mattle Henderson Earl Wheeling Hiatt Dam No. 21 Bancroft W. Va

Sucker at a Hungarian racetrack tricks and betting lore

Henry McLemore recalls a Budapest racetrack tour where a sharp tout spots a naive visitor. He navigates unfamiliar betting systems, encounters language barriers, and watches Hozo the second lose while he learns about perimutuel and bookmaker pits.

Henry McLemore Budapest Chicago Hogy Megbizhato Pengoes Ters Hozomany Klopter Jeno Fogadsi Trodaja Fiokirodak Zuglo Bosnyak Ter Szeged Kelemen U Klopfers Klopfer United Press

Bashan Brief News Notes

Raymona Oliver and Clint Orr attended the Ripley fair on Tuesday. Maxine Bailey visits relatives in New Brighton Pa. Minnie Orr Ethel Orr spend Tuesday with Lottie Hayman. William Sorden and son Junior go to Marion to visit his mother Mrs Lucy Williams and two daughters arrive to visit Rose family. They travel from Long Bottom to East Liverpool. Earl Cogart visit Slater couple. Able Marks of Long Bottom sold watermelons Wednesday. Mrs J C Rose leaves for Akron to visit daughter Dye. Clara Circle Florence Circle and Douglas Circle visit Paul Orr. James Torrence attends foreman timekeeper picnic at Syracuse. Lester Hill visits Pomeroy. Three wine types noted: sparkling still fortified.

Abashan Raymona Oliver Clint Orr Ripley Maxine Bailey New Brighton Minnie Orr Ethel Orr Lottie Hayman William Sorden Son Junior Marion Lucy Williams J. C. Rose Amanda Taylor Long Bottom East Liverpool Earl Cogart Marton Slater J. CC. Rose Tueday Akron Dye Clara Circle Florence Douglas Circle Paul Orr Pearl Koblentz David Chester Samuel Rairden James Torrence Syracuse Lester Hill Pomeroy

Two Baseball Games Set in Meigs County

Meigs County fans will see two Sunday games. Middleport Firemen host Zanesville at Pythian Park in Middleport, while Chester meets Glouster in a return at King's Park in Syracuse. The Middleport Zanesville game, postponed by rain, is expected to be fast. Glouster beat Chester last Sunday. Chester aims to even the series.

Pomeroy Meigs County Middleport Firemen Zanesville Pythian Park Middleport Chester Glouster King's Park Syracuse

Major Leaders in Batting and Power

United Press reports top hitters for the season with figures for games at bats runs and hits. Lou Gehrig leads for the Yankees in several categories including runs batted in and total hits while others such as Bob Feller and Hank Greenberg appear in the lists with strong showing for their teams and positions.

Averill Indians Gehrig Yankees Weatherly Medwick Appling W. Sox Beosky Ingigne Trosky Cesce Medwick Cardinals Manouton Sen Gehringer Tigers Crosett Cesmeares Gehringer Tigeré

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