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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1935

Page

13

Athens Basketball Opens Friday In Attempt To Repeat District Win

The Athens team starts Friday night against Quint with a lineup featuring Fred Faulkner and Charles Coury at guard and guard Perry Webb as a starter. Coach Pete McKinley’s squad aims to repeat last year’s district showing after a recent upset of Athens by the Bulldogs in the district round. The game follows in the usual home setup with Clinton Wilte at center and Bruce Law likely to see action as reserves amid injury concerns for Coury.

Athens Gall Poys de Ide Bulldogs Pete McKinley Fred Webb Faulkner Charles Coury Faulkner Littler Pier Charlie Dalton Coury Gordon Harry Bruce Lawthely Clinton Wilte Tely

Sarasota Open crowns Miweukee as top golf winner

Johnny Miweukee claimed the Sarasota Open title by six strokes, earning $2000 with a $500 prize for first runner up. Cruchshank from Deal NJ was second, Paul Bunyan led tie for third, while notable players from Beloit Wisconsin and Norfolk Virginia competed as officials imposed a $3500 fine for rules violations.

PIA Miweukee Thole Cruichshank Deal N. J Paul Bunyan White T Beloit Wis Garden City L. 1 Loutaville Norfolk Imargin

Syracuse Social Notes Roundup

Ohio University student George William Rae spent the weekend at home. Local church and women’s groups held sales and bazaars raising funds, with a one act comedy show and handmade crafts supporting church missions. Several residents visited relatives in Parkersburg, Nelsonville, and Huntington. Ohio State athletic director accused of charging to prove football program commercialized.

Syracuse George William Rae Ohio University Ladies’ Aid Society M. KE van Johnson Henry Zieher Loyal Helpers M. F Ada Steinmetz Guysville Earl Foit Parkersburg Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. E Fred Shumway John Gilmore Walter Kelch Huntington van Johnston F. A. Shumway Nelsonville Ralph Reese Emma Hayman Tillie Bentz Gladys Crooks Johannah Matthewson Columbus Rutherford Sellers Reno Ohio State University George Owen Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ohio State

Omaha to Run in England If He Recovers Strength

William Woodward's Omaha, sire of Gallant Fox, plans an English campaign next year if he recovers from a mysterious ailment that halted his 1935 season. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner is under light work at Belair Stud, with trainer James Fitzsimmons optimistic. Capt. C. Boyd-Rochfort will arrive to assess fitness for a possible Ascot Gold Cup bid.

Omaha England New York William Woodward Belair Stud Maryland James Fitzsimmons Tommy Driscoll Aqueduct C. Boyd- Rochfort John D. Hertz Rosemont Brooklyn Discovery King Saxon

Sible pennant winners in American Bank on ex Mack s

Sible pennant talk centers on ex Mack leadership shaping the American League race in 1936. Tedious trades, including Cochrane guidance for Detroit and acquisitions like Goslin Foxx Fox, Cramer, and McNair, fuel a two club chase amid shifting rosters and questions of leadership.

American Bank New York Yankees Red Sox Detroit Tigers Yankee Joe DiMaggio San Francisco Chicago Simmons Cleveland Banton

Miller Defends Crown Against Mexican Challenger Casanova

Freddie Miller plans to travel to Mexico City to defend the National Boxing Association world featherweight title on New Year’s Day against Baby Casanova. Miller, fresh from beating Claude Warner, will be escorted by Harry Gordon, manager of Wesley Ramey. Casanova recently defeated Varner, Miller’s Wednesday non title foe, while Miller won a judges’ decision over Varner in Boston.

Cincinnati Freddie Miller Claude Warner Los Angeles Mexico City National Boxing Association Baby Casanova Miller Harry Gordon Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Vernon Cormier Boston Casanova Varner

Battle of a Century Lions Meet Giants in Pro League Final

Detroit Lions clash with the New York Giants for the National Professional League title in a marquee matchup. Coaches George Patsy Clark and Steve Owen foresee a hard hitting game with strong lines and many possible breaks. Danowski and Richards highlighted as key playmakers for New York and Detroit respectively.

Detroit Detroit Lions New York Giants New York George Patsy) Clark Lions Clark Ed Danowski Fordham Giants Elvin (Kink) Richards Dutch Clark Ernie Caddell Bill Shepherd Ace Gutowski Steve Owen New Yorkers

Rock Springs Grange and Olive Group Exchange Visits

Rock Springs Grange holds regular meeting Friday night. About 45 Grangers visited Olive Grange at Long Bottom and performed a program that Olive Grange will return. Jerrold Hartung and William Kester son were among Rock Springs Grange members attending the State Grange in Lima. the first two were initiated. Teachers and pupils plan a Christmas program at Rock Springs School. Poultry meetings in Pomeroy draw strong attendance led by S. G. Vickers, president of the Ohio Poultry Improvement Association.

Rock Springs Olive Grange Long Bottom Jerrold Hartung William Kesterson Amos Leonard A. Z. Jungerman Pomeroy S. G. Vickers Ohio Poultry Improvement Association

Drowns Under Ice in Toledo Pond

Ten year old Ray eBach fell through a thin ice coating on a local pond in Toledo and was drowned. Investigators say rescue attempts were unsuccessful as ice broke away and water filled the hole.

Toledo Ray eBach

Divorce Petition Notice in Athens County Ohio

Edith Donahue has filed for divorce and other relief against Edward J. Donahue in Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio case number. The hearing date begins January 23, 1936. Attorney John W. Bolin represents the plaintiff.

Edward J. Donahue Edith Donahue Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio John W.bolin

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