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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1936

Page

9

New York Meeting Seals Braddock Schmeling Title Pact

Harry Grayson recalls the January New York gathering where Braddock Schmeling title bout contracts were signed. Schmeling and Braddock confirmed, Mike Jacobs and Sam McQuade played key roles, and discussions included terms, rules, and a no decision bout in Atlantic City.

Harry Grayson New York Jimmy Braddock Max Schmeling Harry Berlin New York Boxing Commission Jim Braddock Joe Louis Schmeling Sunken Garden Queens Sam McQuade Jimmy Johnston McQuade Johnston Madison Square Garden Braddock Joe Jacobs Mike Jacobs Twentieth Century Sporting Club Sam State Puuwing Ian Sarge Jim Louis Atlantic City John J. Phelan New Jersey Phelan New York Commission Budt Cheneral Schmeing Choe Louis Champeen Den Gould Cherman Herr Moxie United States Bill Brown America Mick

Nelsonville Loses to A B

A brief sports item notes Nelsonville loses to A B in a recent match. The report emphasizes the outcome and team comparison without additional details.

Ohio Circuit Teams Edge BAA Quints

Ohio Conference teams posted four wins in six interleague games while Buckeye foes stumbled. Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati lost to Baldwin Wallace and Kent State. Toledo beat Dayton. Ohio U and Miami defeated Marietta and Otterbein. Muskingum leads with three straight wins, three other leagues own two or one victories.

Columbus Buckeye Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University of Cincinnati Bishops Baldwin Wallace Kent State Cincinnati Mount Union Harold Anderson University of Toledo University of Dayton Ohio University Miami Ohio U Marietta Otterbein Muskingum Muskies Ralph Harden Dean Mealy Ashland Capual Baldwin-Wallace Berea Ohio Northern Wooster Case Western Reserve Xavier Reserve Wayne Sidinger University of Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan Transylvania Musketeers Toledo Purdue Ohio State Creighton Omaha George Washington Baltimore

Waterloo Aces Triumph Over Williamsport 31-16

NEW MARSHFIELD The Waterloo High School Aces defeated Williamsport 31 to 16 on Saturday night. Williamsport led 6-0 after the first quarter, the game was tied 12-12 at half, and Waterloo pulled away in the second half scoring 20 points to Williamsport’s four.

New Marshfield Aces Waterloo High School Williamsport Waterloo Liswauyr Scencncsenenenn Wire Cence Etermscies Tatele Sn A Williamsport Ae Sa Russell Cesueccesese Hier” Ban Cemsies Astnietens Harder Aeqnn Eee Treoid Neneccaguerersinens Eneceenemseen Eris, Deceedntirens Aanswe

Plains Triumphs Over Chauncey in Busy Local Meet

The Plains basketball team won its fifth straight, beating Chauncey 2 14 with John Manda the top scorer. In the preliminary Chauncey girls outscored The Plains 23 7 led by Nye. The Plains host Stewart Tuesday. A mushroom can release up to 18 billion spores.

THE Plains Chauncey John Manda Chauncey Girls Plains Girls Nye Stewart

Paul Waner Captures Third Senior Loop Batting Crown

Paul Waner of Pittsburgh was named the National League batting champion for 1936 with a .373 average, capturing his third straight league title. Fellow Pirate Arky Vaughan led in runs with 122, while Babe Phelps of Brooklyn finished second at .367. The season set multiple NL records including Forrest Jen sen's 696 at bats and Joe Medwick's ten consecutive hits.

Stuart Cameron New York U.P Paul Waner Pittsburgh Waner Arky Vaughan Babe Phelps Brooklyn Ore Pirate Forrest Jensen Joe Moore Lloyd Waner Pirates Chuck Klein Phillies Robert Lowe Boston Ed Delahanty Philadelphia Klein Giants Chicago Vaughan Medwick Ival Goodman Cincinna Mel Ott Pepper Martin St. Louis Joe Medwick J. Louis Frank Demaree Buddy Haseett Burgess Whitehead Leo Norris

Skiing craze hits New York and beyond

The author lampoons the booming ski boom in New York and regions like Maine and Vermont, noting railroads and ships catering to weekend powder seekers. He humorously cautions readers to avoid skis, urging self defense against indulging in the sport after a Lake Placid midnight ski ride.

First Ski Ride Turned Terrifying Mountain Slide

A speaker recalls his first pair of skis and a dangerous run down a mountain in upper New York State. He describes being shoved off the slope by a party rat, seeing cattle and pines, wolves, and boulders, and ending with a crashing board fence. He warns against outdoor skiing.

Henry McLemore New York Maine Vermont Switzerland Alps Toyland Upper New York State Gutzlum Borglum Thealley

The Old and the New Year Verses by Myrtle Emish

A brief poem dated December 30 1930 and December 31 1936 reflects on turning the year’s pages and blotting regrets. The piece closes with the author Myrtle Emish credited.

Von Elm Wins Southern California Golf Title at Oakmont

George Von Elm, former National Open champion, captured the Southern California golf title at Oakmont. He finished 72 holes in 279 strokes, three clear of the runner-up and nine under par.

Los Angeles U.P George von Elm Oakmont

Minnesota and Chicago Fight for Western Conference Standing

Minnesota and Chicago, cited as potential cellar teams, show contrasting prospects in the Western Conference. Minnesota, bolstered by a fast, veteran lineup around Lillyblad Jones Manly Seebach Rolek, aims to avoid last year’s slide, while Chicago, rebuilding after Haarlow’s departure, relies on juniors Norgren’s five and Eggenmeyer to climb late in the schedule.

Chicago Minnesota Bill Haarlow Haarlow Jay Berwanger Dave McMillan Gophers McMillan Art Lillyblad Ed Jones Bob Manly Dick Seebach Martin Rolek Guy Delambert Earl Halverson Northwestern Ohio State Purdue Wisconsin Iowa Nela Norgren John Eggenmeyer Bob Fitzgerald Paul Amundson Morris Rossin Kendall Peterson Amundson Norgren Indiana Northwesterrn Illinois Michigan

Washington Football Team Arrives for Rose Bowl Practice

University of Washington football squad landed in Santa Barbara for a one day session before traveling to Pasadena to face Pittsburgh in the Rose Bowl on January 1.

Santa Barbara Cal

Panthers Begin Rose Bowl Prep in Arrowhead Springs

The Pittsburgh Panthers started their first serious workout at Arrowhead Springs California aimed at avenging past Rose Bowl defeats by defeating the Washington Huskies on New Year's Day.

Arrowhead Springs Cal U.P Pittsburgh Panthers Washington Huskies

College seniors plan luncheons before Fant-West game

San Francisco hosts college football seniors for a day of luncheons and entertainment ahead of the Fant-West classic on New Year's Day, as players prepare for the training grind.

SAN Francisco U.R

Christmas Vision cantata at Chauncey church

Chauncey church hosts the Nelsonville and Chauncey Church of Christ Choirs in the Christmas Vision cantata by Nolte. The 26 singers were directed by Prof. Charles E. Poston with Miss Sigrid Love on piano. A season lighted decor adds to the event and a Bible School Christmas program is planned for December 23 with two plays.

Chauncey Nolte Nelsonville Bible School

Toys Collected For County Use By Chauncey Students

Chauncey grade school pupils gathered a large number of toys. The manual training and home economics departments at the high school repaired them and sent the items to the Toy Shop in Athens last week.

Chauncey Athens

Chauncey Personal And Social Notes

Chauncey social column notes visits and guests over the holidays. Notables include Dr and Mrs Lloyd Wharton and sons from Louisiana visiting Mr and Mrs Don ald Henry. Others travel from Kirksville and Lancaster to Chauncey to visit relatives and attend events.

Chauncey Donald Henry Henry Lloyd Wharton Lloyd Ralph Louisiana Hazel Leffler Columbus Charles Leffler Kenneth Nye Roberta Kirksville Floyd Nye Mary Binderbasin Burr Oak W. D. Hines James Rankin Lancaster Peter Rankin Clifford Banfield Orbiston Joseph Smart Lindley Sprague Madison Wis Warren V. Sprague

Chauncey Dover High to Host Tuesday Assembly

Chauncey Dover High School will host a Tuesday morning assembly at 10 45 in the high school auditorium. Dr. 8 H Bing of Ohio University will be guest speaker. A double quartet will sing Christmas numbers and the high school orchestra directed by Mrs. Gaylord will provide music with Mrs. Christine Brown directing carols.

Chauncey 8. H. Bing Ohio University Assembly of Chauncey-Dover High School Christine Brown Margaret Gaylord

Christmas Party and Auction Held by CHAUNCEY-Members

Members of the Community Chest held a Christmas party at the K of P Hall on Friday night. The event featured a bingo game and an auction of Christmas gifts made by club members, with a program offered by the NYA.

Chauncey Community Chest P. Hall NYA

Eighteen Mines Active in Chauncey District Monday

The work report shows eighteen mines operating in Chauncey district on Monday. Mines listed include No. 5, No. 9, No. 10X, No. 28, No. 15, No. 69, No. 90, No. 219, No. 255, No. 267, Chauncey N, Y 25, Poston No. 6, Hocking, Kimberly, Carbondale, Coonville, Lick Run and Black Diamond. Also announced is the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Christmas program and entertainment for Monday night led by Rev. Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Chauncey N, Y Poston No Hocking Kimberly Carbondale Coonville Lick Run Black Diamond Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney

Christmas Party Planned by Greens Run Church Group

The Co-Op Class of Greens Run Church of Christ Sunday school plans a Monday night party at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Leake. A devotional period a business session a social hour and an exchange of gifts are on the agenda.

Chauncey Church of Christ Ray Leake

McNutts Host Christmas Guests From Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Lacey McNutt entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Grimely and children from Columbus and Mr and Mrs Wesley Kesler from Steubenville. Mrs Kesler will remain over Christmas at the McNutt home.

Chauncey Lacey McNutt Walter Grimely Columbus Wesley Kesler Steubenville Kesler McNutt

Bradbury Personal And Social Notes

The Bradbury column notes a funeral for Ronald Reuter at his home with burial in Bradford. Visits include J W Black with the Mite family near Rutland and a large attendance at a Ladies Bible Class event. Christmas vacation begins with a school program and tree at the schoolhouse. Families moving in include Riggs of Middleport to the Downing property and Virginia Brown to Fred Thompson’s home. Additional items mention illness in the Neal family, Bud Warner’s surgery at Holzer Hospital, and a birth to Gerald and Artie Reuter, formerly Artie Frye.

Bradbury Ronald Richard Reuter G. W. Perkins Bradford J. W. Black Ran Mite Rutland Ladies Bible Fred Mills Albert Brooks Sharpsburg Daddy Black Riggs Middleport Downing O. W. Williams McArthur W. M. Autherson Charlies Autherson Virginia Brown Fred Thompson Charlies Neal Bud Warner Holzer Hospital Guy Martin Gallipolis Gerald Reuter Artie Frye John Frye

Woman 102 predicts less worry can extend life

Betsy Haviland, 102, of Southington Connecticut, who just marked a birthday, says she never worries and believes most people would live longer if they worried less. The article notes an unrelated line about the sun's surface temperature estimated at about 9 000 degrees F.

Southington Conn Betsy Haviland

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