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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1936

Page

9

Bobcats Prepare for Rematch in Buckeye Conference Opener

Ohio University sophomore basketball team aims to rebound from a 37 25 loss at Wesleyan as they host the Bishops in the season’s first Buckeye Conference second half. The Bobcats seek improved shooting and tighter defense to counter Clovis Stark Ernie Tales Don Mewhart Moe Adams and Wesleyan’s renewed offense.

Ohio University Buckeye Delaware Bishops Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Butch Grover Don Peden Wesleyan Ray Derrick Bobcat Clovis Stark Ernie Tales Don Mewhart Johnny McAdams Bishop Moe Adams Bobcote Malakas Rinta

Stark Leads Bishops Top Scorer in Buckeye Showdown

Clovis Stark of Columbus is the Battling Bishops high scorer and pivot man as Ohio Wesleyan faces Ohio University at the Athens gym on Wednesday night. Stark has led the team in scoring all year and in his first two seasons with the Red and Black.

Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Ence Ohio University Athens Clovis Stark Columbus Stark Red Mobilgas America

Mystery and Sports Debate on King George and Pennant

The article discusses fan devotion to King George and a signed memento from McGraw amid MLB pennant talk. It weighs the wealth and power behind teams like the Cubs and Cardinals, noting trades, salaries, and the pursuit of a second consecutive flag while pondering team strength and youth.

Uite Herbert Sam Ns St. Louis Cardinals Wrigley Cubs P. K Grimm Wales Rot MH UD Tigers Cireyry

Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Arrangements

A fragmented Ridge area column notes social visits and appointments. Mentions Mrs Charles Fox filling an appointment at the church, Mrs Clarence Partlow with a Sunday visit, and interactions among neighbors including Juanita Tutt Bet Gaul Sumner and Mary Myers.

Delaure Charles Fox T. East Clarence Partlow L. H. Mary Myers Juanita Tutt Doth Gaul Sumner

Farmer and four children die in Saskatchewan blaze

Regina reports John Jost district farmer and his four children burned to death when their farm home north of the city was destroyed by fire on Monday. A U S rubber company surveys plantations in Liberia using aerial photographs to craft topographical maps.

Regina Sask John Jost Here United States Rubber Company Liberia Africa

Broadway scribe relays sport chatter amid trades and rumors

Eddie Briez reports on a flurry of gossip from Broadway sports pages noting a Cardinals pursuit of Curt Davis at a hefty price, Yankee and International League umpire moves, Carolina coach signs, and a festive dinner with Virginia sports editors.

Fight Results From The Associated Press Boxing Card

Boxing wrap of multiple 10 round decisions across cities including New York Chicago Buffalo Washington Louisville Baltimore Charlotte and Newark with fighters such as Pedro Montanez Frankie Wolfram Charley Belanger Tony Paul Joe Lipps Jimmy Backler Pete Thomas Curly Denton Jack Portnoy George Salvadore Paul Knowles and Maxie Fisher plus drawn bout in Newark New Jersey and Providence Rhode Island bouts listed.

Associated Press New York Pedro Montanez Puerto Rico al Roth Chicago Frankie Wolfram Winnipeg Man Nick Scalba Buffalo N. Y Charley Belanger Johnny Nelson Tony Paul Preston Johnson Akron Ohio Washington al Delaney Joe Lipps Ty Ty Baltimore Jack Portnoy George Salvadore Boston Charlotte Paul Carl Knowles Rome Newark Jerry Paul Providence R. J Maxie Fisher N. J Drew

Akronite Loses Tight Decision in 10 Round Fight

Preston Johnson of Akron edged by Tony Paul of Buffalo in a close 10 round welterweight bout weighting 149 pounds. The narrow verdict reflected a hard fought contest with both fighters exchanging blows throughout the bout.

Right Field Is Excellent Spot For Comeback

ALAN GOULD surveys upcoming MLB right field comebacks. Wally Moses Bruce Campbell Chuck Klein show strong recoveries after injuries and setbacks with potential regular jobs. Cards shift Pepper Martin. Yankees consider George Selkirk successors. Sox loom with Werber Almada Cooke.

Alan Gould New York Wally Moses Athletics Bruce Campbell Cleveland Indians Chuck Klein Chicago Cubs Moses Campbell Tribe St. Louis Klein Fred Lindstrom Chuck Lindstrom Cubs Frank Demaree Paul Waner Pirates John Moore Phillies Mel Ott Giants Pete Fox Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Pepper Martin Jack Rothrock Yankees Babe Ruth George Selkirk Roy Johnson Oklahoma Boston Washington Cardinals Red Sox Bill Werber Mel Almada Dusty Cooke Sarasota Vernon Washington White Sox Ed Coleman Browns Jonathon Stone Senators

Freezing Death Found in Minnesota Church

Nellie Roach, 52, was found frozen to death in a church in Albert Lea Minnesota after she had attended services last Wednesday. The janitor discovered her body when opening the church for mass.

Albert Lea Minn Nellie Roach

Planes Carry Food to Nantucket Island by Air

Four planes departed Boston on Monday carrying 2,500 pounds of food for 3,800 residents of Nantucket Island.

Boston Nantucket Island

Rail Time Cards and Passenger Trains Timetable

Daily and weekly rail schedules list New York Central Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio trains. Arrivals departures include No 39 37 1 3 43 11 44 12 2 4 with times ranging from morning to late night across lines and services.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Chesapeake & Ohio No Baltimore & Ohio Sundey

Reds Head for Spring Training in San Juan

The first Reds contingent left New York for San Juan Puerto Rico to begin spring training. Manager Charlie Dressen and pitcher Si Johnson awaited six more players and catcher Gilly Campbell joining in Cleveland. The group is scheduled to arrive February 19 on the island.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Puerto Rico New York San Juan Charlie Dressen Si Johnson Cleveland Gilly Campbell

National Loop Moguls Gather In New York

National League magnates gathered in New York for their annual meeting as 1986 schedules were set to be released. Trade rumors swirled about Parmalee and Orsatti to Philadelphia for Curt Davis, while Casey Stengel and Bill Terry discussed deals not fully disclosed. Hal Schumacher signed with the Giants, on his honeymoon, and Ruppert hinted at a major Yankees announcement later.

Eddie Brietz NEW York Curt Davis Phillies Gerry Nugent Tom Yawkey Jake Ruppert Greenbacks Willis Hudlin Ints Tiny Parker Cal Hubbard van Graffin Carl Raleigh Times North Carolina Graham Jimmy Braddock Joe Gould Miami News Jimmy Jones Bil! Cox Richmond Norfolk St. Louis Cardinals Parmalee Orsatti Phils Bill Terry New York Giants Casey Stengel Brooklyn Dodgers Casey Terry Sam Leslie Hal Schumacher Giants Miami Carl Hubbel Hal Hubbell Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees

Boilermakers Top Ohio State Quint

Purdue held off Ohio State 48 to 27 in Lafayette Indiana as OSU suffered its second loss in a row. Four Buckeyes Whitlinger Dye Raudebaugh and MacDonald fouled out.

Boilermakers Ohio State Lafayette Ind Ohio State University Purdue

Bradbury News Notes Shifts and Local Happenings

On the road to town a car belonging to Billy Russell skidded and overturned on a hill near the Russell Baily dairy injuring Russell and leaving Cecil Hoffman with minor injuries. Other notes include visits, moves, a fractured shoulder, poultry plans, a sample church fair, births, and various social calls among local residents.

Bradbury Billy Russell Russell Baily Russell Cecil Hoffman Guy Adams Pomeroy Paul Chapman A. J. Smith Val Hysell B. H. Baily Vint King Eliza Archer Gerald Hysell Rutland Dale Hysell Carl Ebersbach Maryin Louise Leland Johnson Columbus

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Robert Green Case

District Court announces the first meeting of creditors for Robert Green, bankrupt, in Nelsonville Ohio. Referee George B. Bitzer will preside at Carlisle Block, Chillicothe on February 17, 1936, at 1 30 PM. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt.

District Court of the United States Ohio Robert Green Dogeryphy Nelsonville Hio Athens George B. Bitzer Carlisle Block Chillicothe George B Bitzer

Ferrell Leads Red Sox Pitchers in Florida Golf Tourney

Wes Ferrell of the Boston Red Sox topped the Florida professional golf tourney after 72 holes at 312 with a four stroke edge. runners up included manager Mickey Cochrane of Detroit and Willis Hudlin. Babe Ruth lingered back at 330 while Dizzy Dean carded 344.

Red Sox Saratoga Fla Wesley Ferrell Boston Red Sox Mickey Cochrane Detroit Ferrell Cochrane Willis Hudlin Cleveland Garland Braxton Milwaukee Brewers Jack Russell Washington

Wrestling results from several cities listed in one report

In Philadelphia Yvon Robert 215 Quebec defeated Ray Steele 215 Glendale California one fall. In Camden Joe Montana 178 Camden New Jersey and Frank Malcewicz 176 Utica New York drew. In Wilmington Ernie Dusek 228 Omaha defeated Al Bignano 216 Des Moines two falls to none. In Worcester Count Zarynoff 210 North Grafton Massachusetts defeated Maxie Goldberg 215 Santa Monica California two falls to none. In Minneapolis Lou Plummer 260 Baltimore threw Cliff Thiedes 207 Long Beach California

Camden N. J Joe Montana Frank Malcewicz Utica N. Y Drew Wilmington Del Ernie Dusek Omaha al Bisignano Des Moines Worcester Mass Zarynoff North Grafton Maxie Goldberg Santa Monica Calif Minneapolis Lou Plummer Baltimore Cliff Thiedes Long Beach

Appointment of F R Owens as Executor in Athens County

Notice states F R Owens of R D 4 Coolville Ohio appointed Executor of the Estate of Owens deceased late of Athens County. Dated January 25 1936, signed by 8 M Johnson Probate Judge. Public notice filed January 28 1936.

F. R. Owens Coolville, Ohio Owens Athens County Ohio M. Johnson Said County

Dobie Goes to Boston College

Newton Mass reports that Gil Dobie has transferred to Boston College to coach the Eagles. The move boosts BC hopes as a revived program under the veteran after Major Frank Cavanaugh era. The article notes promising freshmen and possible staff changes including Harry Fownes being demoted.

Newton Mass Beston College Gil Dobie Gil Cornell B. C Eagles Frank Cavanaugh Eaglets Wheather Dobie Harry Fownes

Bulldogs to Jackson for Tilt Tonight

Athens faces Jackson in a home and home rematch as Coach Chic Young’s Red seeks to halt Athens offense. Key players Sellars Farrar Robbins Flaker and Littler are in the mix with guards Coury Gordon Entwistle Dalton and others competing for starting spots. The Bulldog Reserves meet Jackson in the preliminary game as the lineup plans unfold.

Chic Young Jackson Athens Ths Sellars Farrar Robbins Flaker Finker Callahan Thomas Pete McKinley Coury Gordon Entwistle Dalton Junior Littler McKinley Faulkner Webb Littler Carl Wilson George Bogle Bogle Wilson Buddy Stauffer Bulldog Marietta Junior High Burson Grones Lawson Williams

Athens State Hospital seeks basketball games in Southeast Ohio

The Athens State Hospital basketball team invites fast semi pro teams in Southeastern Ohio to arrange games. Write to Thomas Winning, care of Athens State Hospital.

Athens State Hospital Ohio Thomas Winning

Fifty shades of face powder and rouge production numbers

The notice states forty eight shades of rouge are being manufactured while fifty shades of face powder are obtainable.

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