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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1936

Page

11

Giants and Cubs loom in 1936 season chatter

A Chicago Herald note outlines expectations for the 1936 baseball season with managers Charley Grimm and Dan Terry guiding the Cubs and Giants. Talk centers on sustained pressure from the gas-house teams, potential shifts in leadership, and possible return of strong players like Medwick and Hartung as the year unfolds.

Terry Frisch Martin Medwick Giants Warren Chicago Herald Sea Cubs Charley Boston Red Yankees Gabby Hart

Ohio Bobcats travel to Cincinnati for pivotal BAA clash

Ohio University pursues revenge against Cincinnati Bearcats after a recent win over Ohio Wesleyan. The Bobcats face a tougher foe on the Bearcats home floor with crowding defense likely in play. London Gant ineligible. Nolting or Emmerich to fill guard spot. Also notes Hungary imposes four mile per hour cornering limit.

Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Cincinnati Buckeye Bearcats Cincy Bobcats Wesleyan Polecats Ohio London Gant

Bishops Postpone Game for Dance Night

Ohio Wesleyan cancels February 29 basketball clash with Dayton due to gym floor work for a Buckeye championship dance event. Mortar Board hosts the Gold Diggers Ball with coeds inviting escorts and refreshments, shifting the game to March 2.

Mortar Board Dayton Flyers Farlham Barlham Butler Purdue

Wisconsin Regents Probe Trainer's Claims On Liquor For Players

The University of Wisconsin Regents heard testimony accusing trainer William J. Fallon and Dr Kee W. Spears of providing alcohol to players before games and using injured players on the field. Records show brandy and coffee used as stimulants during a Minnesota game, with liniment scented liquor noted. Players were reportedly kept on bench per the doctor's orders while Spears allegedly summoned infirmary patients for game duty. Harold Foster testified about Spears advising on such matters.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin Kee W. Spears William J. Fallon Minnesota Spears Beast Northwestern N Wisconsin Hospital Lewellyn Cole Spears Harold Foster Foster

Auction Notice in Athens County Ohio Court Sale

Public auction to sell real estate in Athens County Ohio described as tract beginning at the northeast corner and running south and east with 40 acres more or less. Property appraised at 1296 dollars, sale cash in hand. Auction conducted by Arles Stratton, Kendrick County Ohio.

O Orbey I County Athans Arles Stratton Kens County Ohio

Wrestling Results From Multiple Cities Associated Press

At Camden New Jersey Ernie Dusek from Oklahoma defeated Serge Kalmykoff of Russia two falls to none. In Toronto Ray Steele of Glendale California beat Dick Raines of Texas in straight falls. In Hartford Jack Washburn of California defeated Art Lagrand of France one fall. In Passaic Maurice La Chappelle of France defeated Dave Levin of Jamaica one fall. In Columbus George Dusette and Bert Rubi of Hungary drew.

Associated Press Camden N. J Ernie Dusek Oklahoma Serge Kalmikoff Russia Toronto Ray Steele Glendale Calif Dick Raines Texas Hartford Conn Jack Washburn California Art Lagrand France Passaic Maurice la Chappelle Dave Levin Jamaica N. Y Columbus George Dusette Bert Rubi Hungary

Ineligible Five Hurt John Carroll Basketball Team

Five members of the John Carroll University basketball squad were ruled ineligible for scholastic reasons. Ed Rosicki Dan Mormile Charles Marcus John Lyons and Bill McNally faced suspension. the first three were regulars.

Cleveland John Carroll University Ed Rosicki Dan Mormile Charles Marcus John Lyons Bill McNally

Apology Sent Over Publication Mistaken for Roosevelt

H. J. Peffer, president of the Seargrams-Diseiers Corp, said he sent a letter of apology to President Roosevelt for an advertisement that ran a picture some readers mistook for the chief executive.

New York H. J. Peffer Seargrams-Diseiiers Corporation Rooosevelt

Bulldogs Face New Boston In Athens Gym Bout

Bulldogs coached by Pete McKinley prepare for a key Friday game against New Boston at the Athens Gym. Carl Wilson joins the regulars, while New Boston plans to challenge Athens center Littler and guard duo Gordon Coury. The team has steadied since recent rough showings with workouts aimed at tightening play.

Rio Grande Magellan Hairston Rio Grands Akron North Lu Hosfield Bors Akron Goodrich Hosfield Pete McKinley Bulldogs New Boston High School Athens Gymnasium New Boston Big Red Athens Carl Wilson Wilson Freddie Webb Junior Littler Gordon Coury Faulkner Wil Middlefoft Logan McKinley

Trouble Again at the 1936 Winter Games Sparks Disputes

Tensions erupt at Garmisch Partenkirchen as disputes swirl over hockey player eligibility between Great Britain and Canada and concerns about bob run damage. Accidents on the tricky Bavarian curve fuel new friction as teams threaten withdrawal and officials grapple with sport safety and eligibility.

Garmisch - Partenkirchen Germany Lake Placid St. Moritz Irving Jaffee Great Britain Canada James Foster Alex Archer England Canadian Amateur Hockey Association Bavaria

Akron Defeats Wooster 63 to 37 in Conference Clash

Akron University’s quintet won its fifth straight Ohio Conference game by routing Wooster 63 to 37 in Rubber City. Forwards Billy Sturgeon and Earl Hensal led with 21 and 20 points as the Zippers pulled away after a close first half. Kenyon beat Ashland 38 to 19 in Gambier, Bebach pacing Kenyon with 14.

Akron University Ohio Wooster Billy Sturgeon Earl Hensal Zippers Sturgeon Hensal Scots Akron Kenyon Ashland Gambier Bebach

Wife Identifies Body of Man Found Frozen in Playground

Mrs May Tyre identifies the corpse found frozen in a playground as her husband George Tyre 38 a Works Progress Administration worker. Shoes and trousers were missing from the victim.

Pody Cincinnati May Tyre George Tyre Works Progress Administration

Pope Pius I Marks 14th Anniversary Amid War Alarms

Pope Pius I celebrated the 14th anniversary of his election to the Throne of St Peters dedicating his pontificate to peace as tensions and alarms of war rise around Vatican City.

Vatican City Pope Pius I St. ~Ater

Major League Left Fielders Pack Wallops

A review of left field power in the majors highlights NL standouts Joe Moore Forrest Jensen Joe Medwick Babe Herman and George Watkins. In the AL Joe Vosmik Geore Goslin Heinie Manush Julius Solters Ray Radcliff and Bob Johnson pace the pack with DiMaggio disputed for Yankee left field duties.

Alan Gould New York Joe Moore New York Giants Forrest Jensen Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardinals Babe Herman Cincinnati Reds George Watkins Phillies Watkins Medwick Arky Vaughn Pirates Lesrue Battine Vosmik Cleveland Joe Vosmik Buddy Myer Senators Geore Goslin Tigers Heinie Manush Roy Johnson Red Sox Julius Solters St. Louis Browns Ray Radcliff Chicago White Sox Bob Jonnson Athletics New York Yankees Washington Joe di Maggio Joe Yankee DiMaggio

Paul Dean Says Hiell Demand Raise For Cardinals

Garland Texas reports Paul Dean declares his arm feels strong and his salary demand will rise. he predicts Dizzy Dean could earn about 40 000 or more and that the Cardinals face competition from the Cubs Giants and Pirates. Dean aims to win more than nineteen games this season.

Paul Dean Hiell Jerome Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Daffy Paul Deans Paul Diz Dean and Dean Ball Park

Philadelphia boxing notes include several close results

Wesley Ramey outpointed Johnny Lucas in Philadelphia. Jackie Willis defeated Stumpy Jacobs in Camden. Johnny Marcelline stopped Danny O'Donnell in Norfolk, with Philadelphia listed for both.

Philadelphia Wesley Ramey Johnny Lucas Camden N. J Jackie Willis Stumpy Jacobs Norfolk Va Johnny Marcelline Danny O’donnell

Berg Faces Vacan in Miami Biltmore Semi finals

Patty Berg advances to the Miami Biltmore tournament semi finals in Coral Gables as she meets Vacan while Maureen Orcutt Crews and Marion Miley win their semi spots. Hill dominates with five under par across 84 holes and beat Joe Byddelek 10 and 8 in the quarterfinals. Patty Berg struggled, narrowly beating Sylvia Annenberg 2 up.

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