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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

9

Bobcats Top Glenville 49 40 in Hair Page Nine

Ohio University beat Glenville West Virginia 49 to 40 as George Hood led with strong shooting and Gene Riita close behind. Bobcats struggled with defense committing many fouls and missed free throws, while Glenville pressured to stay in the game.

Cere Athens Ee Bobcats Glenville W. Va Ohio University Marietta Bobcats Pioneer City Ohio Bliss Delaware West Virginians George Hood Nick Lalich Gene Rvita Hood Gene Riita Pete Shingleton Lilley Davies Bobcat Shingleton OHTO F. Lalich Malokas G Rinta G. Il Grothaus Lalich Malakas Rinta Cottle Wolfe Rhodes Martino Grothaus Musser Rhodes Martino Noroskie Shea Ohio Wesleyan Stoneman Wisconsin

Harness racing season called best in a decade in 1936

The 1936 harness racing year topped purses at about two and a half million dollars a gain of 25 percent from 1935 attendance rose by half again yearling sales reached new highs Rosalind led with 432 378 in earnings and seven wins in eight starts winning the Hambletonian at Goshen New York Twilight Song and Dusty Hanover led two year and two year old divisions with records 203 4 and 204 respectively several drivers and owners earned top honors including Gibson White William H Strang James Jordan and Dr Hugh M Parshall with champions in trot pacer and four year old divisions noted

New York U.P Rosalind Lewistown Hugh M. Parshall Urbana William HH. Strang Brooklyn

Foreclosure Notice in Athens County Court

Legal notice alerts Dorothy Norris Merle Norris of Grand Rapids Michigan that Lester Herron filed a foreclosure suit in Case 16657 on November 30 1936 in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Mortgage on Fairfax Addition Stewart Village lots 177 178 179 126 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 securing $482 75 plus 6 percent interest from November 2 1936. Attorney YOUNG represents Herron.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Lester Herron Dorothy R. Norris Merle Norris Dorothy Norris North Division Avenue Grand Rapids Michigan Common Pleas Welirt Fairfax Stewart Allance Aer Og Young Orneys Ster Herron

Officials named for Rose Bowl game committee picks

Pacific Coast Football Conference official Harold Herb Dana announced the Rose Bowl assignment for Washington against Pittsburgh. Referee Bob Morris of Seattle handles the game with umpire R V Goodwin from Wheeling West Virginia, head linesman George Varnell a Chicago graduate, and field judge W H Frissell from Pittsburgh.

SAN Francisco U.P Herb Dana Pacific Coast Football Conference Pasadena University of Washington University of Pittsburgh Bob, Morris Seattle R. V. Goodwin Washington and Jefferson Wheeling W. Va George Varnell University of Chicago Seattle, Wash Times W. H. Frissell Princeton Pittsburgh, Pa

Northwestern Wildcats poised to challenge for Big Ten title

Northwestern, led by McMichaels Trenkle and Smith, seeks the Big Ten crown after routing Pittsburgh in a nonconference opener. Guard Voigts and Bender provide scoring depth while Vance and Mercer must boost offense. Illinois faces strong guard play from Henry and YVopicka as Combes recovers. Illinois aims to counter with Riegel and Nisbet in a loaded conference slate.

Steve Snider Chicago U.P Northwestern Wildcats Illinois Indiana Purdue Mike McMichaels Fred Trenkle Jean Smith Duke Vance Guy Mercer Pittsburgh MacMichaels Trenkle Smith Bob Voigts Hi Bender Vance Mercer Jake Nagode Don Worland Elmer Blume Chet Gargas Voigts Pitt Iowa Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Doug Mills Louie Boudreau Tom Nisbet Harvey Ill Illini Bob Riegel Mills Wib Henry Jim Yvopicka Harry Combes Combes Boudreau Nisbet Henry Wisconsin

Huskies Mentor Without Contract Ahead of Rose Bowl

University of Washington coach Jimmy Phelan may be a coach without a contract as his team readies to play Pittsburgh in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Graduate Manager Ray Eckman and officials discussed renewing Phelan’s deal, but no decision was reached. His current contract ended with the 1936 season.

Seattle U.P Jimmy Phelan University of Washington Huskies University of Pittsburgh Ray Eckman Phelan

Bulldogs Rest Until Jan 4 After 1936 Debut

Coach P. J. McKinley orders a January 4 pause in Bulldog practice to rest the squad after a spirited 13 12 overtime win over Gallipolis. Wellston game set for January 8 on the Wellston court as McKinley urges sharper shooting and defense.

P. J. McKinley Bulldogs Wellston Wellston Court Gallipolis McKinley

Harlow Ousted as PGA Tourney Boss

Miami reports Robert E. Harlow was dismissed as PGA tournament manager on arrival from Nassau. He claims the firing stems from association politics and vows to continue as a golf agent. A petition by 60 top players seeks his reinstatement, and he may form a rival group if not restored.

Miami Fla U.P Robert E. Harlow Nassau Harlow Professional Golfers’ Association

Apprentice farmers scheme eyed for Nova Scotia youths

Hundreds of unemployed Nova Scotia youths may become apprentice farmers under a government plan. The back to the land program would place youths on farms for six months to one year.

Halifax Wn.s U.P Nova Scotia

California LU Coeds Dominate UCLA Student Body

University of California Los Angeles shows women outnumber men by 107 percent this year. The campus notes a strong female majority among students.

More California LU LOS Angeles U.P University of California

Notice of Appointment and Estate Administrator

John Molnar Jr of R 4 Glouster Ohio is appointed Administrator of the estate of John Molnar Sr deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 12 1936. Probate Judge 3 M Johnson.

John Molnar, Jr R. 4 Glouster Ohio John Molnar Athens County 3. M. Johnson

Nassau Racing Opens With Star Names and Local Jockeys

Nassau prepares for Montagu Park season with famed horses like Man o War and Gallant Fox as Sam Christmas guides visitors through stables. Defiance rests quietly while locals anticipate two racing days weekly over about twelve weeks, drawing crowds as tourists arrive by steamer.

Henry McLemore Nassau Bahamas Man , War Exterminator Gallant Fox Zev Flying Ebony Black Gold Montagu Park Sam Christmas Englande Sam Patel Mans’ War Defiance Prince George United Press

Carbon Hill School Dance Sponsored by Board of Education

The Ward Township Board of Education will sponsor a public dance in the Carbon Hill Gymnasium on Saturday night December 18 at eight o'clock. Rudy Remple's Orchestra Hedley Lowes and son Richard will provide music for the event.

Carbon Hilis Board of Education Ward Township Carbon Hill Rudy Remple Hediey Lowes Richard Lancaster Hedley Lowes Charlea Lax Elizabeth Raque Wisconsin Feque Frank Johnson Julia Matheny Lulu Bailey Ben Bailey Carbon Hill High School Ward Township School Echool Board J. W. Coleman H. Dillon

Mount Union Joins Ohio Conference Boycott of Akron

Mount Union University became the third Ohio Conference school to boycott Akron after its expulsion, cancelling two basketball games on Jan 12 and Feb 16 and ending all athletic relations. Muskingum and Wooster had also joined the action, while Kent State Toledo and Baldwin Wallace did not.

Alliancek U.P Mount Union Ohio University of Akron Muskingum and Wooster Board of Athletic Control Akron Muskingum

Reserve Court Squad Opens 21 Game Clock with Adrian Test

Western Reserve opens its 21 game basketball schedule at Cleveland facing Adrian Michigan as part of a six game Ohio slate. The Red Cats, led by Frank Doc Kelker, will later meet Ohio University, Cincinnati, Ohio Wesleyan and Dayton in Buckeye Conference play, with major opponents including Nebraska Stanford and Notre Dame.

Columbus U.P Western Reserve Adrian Cleveland Ohio Red Cats Ray Clifford Ohio University Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan University of Dayton Buckeye John Carroll Baldwin-Wallace Case Toledo Nebraska Stanford City College of New York Syracuse Notre Dame Frank Doc) Kelker Dover Johnny Andrews Jim Bankert Akron Glenville W. Va Indiana Central Normal Kenyon Denison Granville Holbrook Salem Youngstown Westminster New Wilmington Xavier Sterling University of Kentucky Marietta Ohio Northern Heidelberg Fenn Allegheny

Grove Tops AL as Most Effective Hurler for 1936

Bob Grove of the Boston Red Sox, in 35 games, posted a 2.81 ERA to lead the American League for the second straight year, with 17 wins and 12 losses in 253 innings. Highlighted by 130 strikeouts and 65 walks, he stood as the league’s top pitcher amid a sixth place team.

Bob Grove Fireballer Boston Red Sox Bob Feller NEW York Robert Moses Grove Grove Boston Lefty Cleveland Philadelphia Dizzy Dennn Tommy Bridges Detroit Jim Henry Irving Bump Hadley Wes Ferrell Russa van Atta St. Louis Gordon Rhodes Vernon Kennedy Chicago Bridges Earl Caldwell Elon Hogsett Browns Hogsett Johnny Allen Yankees Feller G. W.L. Pet. Grove RG Feller Murphy Allen Appleton Washington Pearson Malone Ruffing Kelly So's Era Grove Washin

Gainer Fight Canceled By Illness Here

New York light heavyweight Al Gainer falls ill forcing cancellation of his 10 round bout with Art Sykes of Fimba tonight in Youngstown. The note adds a historical aside about Lothaire and the University of Pavia.

Youngbtown al Gainer New York Art Sykes Fimbai Ee Lothaire Charlemagne University of Pavia Italy

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