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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1935

Page

9

Stanford Preps for Rose Bowl Showdown with SMU

Stanford coach Tiny Thornhill reports extra practice and improved team morale ahead of the January 1 Rose Bowl against Southern Methodist. Key players like Monk Moscrip are in top shape, though knee recovery remains monitored. Notre Dame note: Crowe brothers continue athletic lineage.

R. McKnight Ity Bell Methodist University Stanford Stan Porky Wilson Pasadena Calif Southern Methodist Tiny Thornhill Brookside Park Columbia Alabama Tiny Thornhill Southern Methodist University James Monk) Moecrip Bobby Grayson South Bend Mike Crowe Lafayette Ind Crowes Notre Dame

Danno O'Mahon Defeats Plum in South Bend Clash

Associated Press report notes Danno O'Mahon defeats Lou Plum in South Bend Indiana as part of a local boxing card. Ravenna Nebraska earns a win over Dizzi while Jack Vincent of Rock Arkansas pins Ed M2 Ravenna. Net losses cited exceed $2,000 in the municipal justice context.

Associated Press NTO Bas City Kas John Ravenna Nebr Dizzi Poughkeepsie Jack Vincent Rock Ark Bull Boston Mike NS Chicago Ravenna

Luther Sproul Lead In Pasadena Open First Round

In Pasadena California Ted Luther of Girard Ohio posted 39 36 75 and J E Sproul of Warren Ohio 44 43 87 in the opening round of the annual four dollar Pasadena Open golf tournament. Separate note states taxpayers fund about two billion dollars yearly for public school facilities serving 30 million students.

Pasadena Calif Ted Luther Girard, C J. E. Sproul Warren, C United States

What's on the Air Oe X A An

Radio listings and orchestral acts dominate the page with a mix of performers and programs. Names include Jack Armstrong Alec Time Sam and Abner Red Nichols Waltz Time and Gordon Orch with several choirs and ensembles slated for broadcasts.

Dar Jack Armstrong Lady Orphan Annie Newhall Lowels Thomas Amos Andy Alec Time Sam and Abner Dangerous Paradis Sam Red Nichols Red Nicholy Waite American Americas New Pierce Orch Beauty Box Terry and Ted Buddy Clark Jack Armstrong V. Kaltenbdorz Bobby Benson Blue Flames Labor Speaks Myrt and Marge Lary Dan Lary Dan Boake Carter Redhorse Hollywood Hotel Hollywood Motel Mary Eastman Armstrong Armstrong Gardiner Fiorite

Purdue Plays NYU in Madison Square Garden Saturday

Purdue Boilermakers travel to New York to face NYU in Madison Square Garden as part of a busy early season schedule. They enter with five wins and one loss, averaging 44 points per game while allowing 33 points, after a 44 43 win over California and upcoming games with Temple and Western Michigan.

Chicago Purdue Boilermakers New York University Madison Square Garden California Lafayette Violets Philadelphia Temple Ward Lambert Western Mid DePaul Xavier Notre Dame M Butler

Pomeroy Hosts Greenfield McLain Quintet Challenge

Pomeroy welcomes Greenfield McLain to a Friday night showdown as the Panthers seek a test against a high rating opponent. Earlier, Pomeroy lost by one point at Columbus Central and beat Jackson on the road, while Greenfield plays Racine on Saturday.

Pomeroy Greenfield McLain Panthers Greenfield-McLain Columbus Central Jackson Greenfield Racine Meigs County

Miss Stickney Weds Fitch in 518Year Shoes Tradition

Worcester report notes Miss L Geraldine Stickney kept a Christmas wedding tradition by wearing 518 year old shoes at her marriage to Milton L Fitch of Granville Ohio.

Worcester Mass L. Geraldine Stickney Milton L. Fitch Granville Ohio

Rail Time Card Listings for New York Central and Related Lines

Daily and service notes for several routes including New York Central No 2 and No 4 with morning and evening departures, Baltimore and Ohio West Bound services, and diplomat and national limited trains. The schedule lists daily, Sunday excluded, and arrival and departure times with occasional fares or notes.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central Baltimore & Obto National Limited Diplomat

Return of the Goal Posts To the Goal Line Topic

New York AP report on holiday meetings among athletic bodies led by the NCAA. Coaches seek rule changes including pass interference penalties and restoring goal posts to the goal line while sportsmanship groups push education and police protection.

New York Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Sportmanship Brotherhood National Collegiate Athletic Association American Football Coaches Association College Physical Education Association Student Health Association Track Coaches Association National Rules Committee William R. Crowley Eastern Officials

Deer hunting opens in fourteen PA counties after overpopulation

Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania authorizes a three day doe hunting season across fourteen counties due to deer overpopulation. Wildlife officials say the move aims to reduce herd numbers and protect crops and forests.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Finland's Shores Hold 80000 Lakes and Islands

Finland contains 60000 lakes and 80000 islands scattered along its seashore and inland waters. The numbers reflect the country's extensive aquatic geography and varied coastline.

Finland

Krueger Leads Pasadena In Open Golf At Brookside

Al Krueger of Beloit Wisconsin shot three under par 68 to lead the Pasadena Open at Brookside as first round play continued. George Sehneiter of Ogden Utah and Kay Mangrum of Pittsburgh were among leaders within one stroke of Krueger. Tex Reynolds of Pasadena was the only 71 in the opening round as 225 players competed for the title through Saturday and Sunday rounds.

Pasadena Calif al Krueger Beloit Wis Brookside Course van Vourg George Sehneiter Ogden Utah Kay Mangrum Pittsburgh Les Madison Holywood Henry Batieta Tex Reynolds Guinea Kop Honolulu John Geertson Herman Barron White Plains

Giants Boss Proposes Retired Catchers as Umpires

New York Giants manager Bill Terry suggests aging catchers, who already show patience behind the bat, would make good umpires. He argues backstops have the bent eyes for balls and strikes.

New York Bill Terry New York Giants Bill

217 Straight Is Fan's Record

Washington Pa. The leading football rooter in the country is Dr. James F. Donehoo of Washington and Jefferson College He has attended the last 17 games without a break and 145 prior contests for the college He serves as team physician without charge and has traveled over 58 miles with the squad

Washington Washington and Jefferson College James F. Donehoo Donehoo

Tigers' Guard Got Tough in Prepping Days

New York's John Weller, Princeton's All-America guard, recalls a brutal Georgia military academy where bullies forced him to eat bread. He transformed into a resolute player, facing early jitters in high school football before embracing the sport and life on campus.

Tigers New York John Weller Princeton Tiger Weller Schocl Georgia John

Carr predicts major growth in minor leagues to 50 by 1938

Joe F. Carr promotional director of organized baseball says the sport will expand rapidly, aiming for 50 minor leagues by the 1938 season and adding about 15 new circuits by 1936. Plans include leagues along the Atlantic coast and in Canada, with new circuits across Maryland Pennsylvania New York and New England.

Joe Carr Columbus Joe F. Carr Carr Atlantic Seaboard New York Canada Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshrie Martyland Virginia Keystone State Pennsylvania Blue Ridge League Maryland North Carolina Appalachian League West Virginia Tennessee Bareba

Harvard Invades Ohio For Three Weekend Games

Harvard and Wittenberg highlight a Snow holiday rebound schedule in Ohio with five games on Saturday. Wesley Fester leads Harvard’s eastern era in Springfield against Wittenberg before road trips to Toledo and a showdown with Ohio State at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Columbus. Cincinnati heads to Indiana to meet Butler while John Carroll faces Fenn Carnegie Tech and Case engages West Virginia at Cleveland venues.

Harvard Wittenberg Springfield Ohio Wesley Fester Toledo Ohio State University State Fairgrounds Coliseum Columbus Cincinnati Indiana Butler Cleveland John Carroll

Princeton Player Finds Direction in New Jersey Roots

The piece recalls an expert, speaking of one step then losing direction, and how Weiler, born in the south, embraces Princeton Anna as home. It notes a classic New Jersey town influence and hints at his football style at Princeton, alongside a separate line about Bulgaria cultivating 17000 acres of roses in 1934.

Weiler South Princeton New Jersey

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