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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1936

Page

9

Bobcats Face Marietta After Dayton Test In Ohio Conf.

Ohio University men basketball faces Dayton at Men's Gym Tuesday then Marietta in a tough away trip Wednesday as Marietta’s Pioneers sit atop the Ohio Conference with ten straight wins. Bobcats pick Shingleton to replace ineligible Hood as Grover adjusts lineup and prices drop for remaining home games.

Ohio University Bobcats University of Dayton Flyers Marietta Dayton Flyers Dayston Gem City Crew Pioneers Wittenberg Springfield Ohio Otterbein Athens River City B. T. Grover Pete Shingleton George Hood Shingleton C. C. Bird Miami Buckeye W. L Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Miami Ijiss Tae Marshall

Big Ten Considers New Probe Into Wisconsin Athletics

Professor George A. Works of the University of Chicago leads a Big Ten faculty inquiry into the Wisconsin athletic department turmoil. He polled nine colleagues to decide where an investigation should occur after the dismissal of Dr Walter E B Meanwell and coach Dr Clarence W Spears. Rumors linked Guy Sundt to athletics leadership. A faculty session was set to discuss football broadcasts restrictions.

Chicago University of Wisconsin Athletic Department George A. Works University of Chicago Badger Works Wisconsin Board of Regents Walter EB. Meanwell Clarence W. Spears Madison Guy Sundt Wisconsin New Crester of Athletics Sundt Meanwell Spears Big Ten

Racine Brief News Notes

Mrs. Gibbie Duskey is convalescing after an illness. Stanley Cross spends the winter in New Smyrna Florida. Mrs. Charles Mallory visited relatives in Columbus last week. Bonnie Miles returned to work at Ohio University. Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Lewis attended the Ohio Bankers Convention in Columbus. The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School held a Lincoln's Birthday father and son banquet. The Reverend Shelton, Baptist pastor, conducts meetings there.

Racine Gibbie Duskey Stanley Cross New Summna Fla Charles Mallory Relaes Columbus Gomer Lewis Lewis Ohio Bankers Deshler Wallick Loyal Workers Class Methodist Sunday School Lincoln Ghelton e+ Baptist Church

U S Two Man Bobsled Team Wins First Olympic Race

The United States two man team of Ivan Brown and Alan Wash bond won the Winter Games bobsled event. They posted 1 20.38 for the last run and 5 29.29 total for four runs, securing the first U S victory in the Games.

United States Ivan Brown Alan Washbond Yankees

Pioneers Clash With Otterbein For Ohio Conference Title Chance

Columbus Marietta leads Ohio Conference with 11 straight wins and a key showdown Saturday against Otterbein in Westerville as Cincinnati Bearcats eye a share of the lead with Ohio Wesleyan. The 383-game slate features 16 league games and notable matchups across Buckeye State campuses.

Columbus Marietta Pioneer Westerville Otterbein Pioneers Wittenberg Ohio River Cincinnati Bearcats Buckeye Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Ohio State Indiana Otterbein-Marietta Whiting Denison

Thomas Shibe dies at 70 former A's president

Thomas Shibe, president of the Philadelphia Athletics and a founder of the American League, died in Florida after a heart ailment. He was 70 and left a widow, Ida, two sisters, and his brother John D. Shibe, with Connie Mack speculated as potential successor. Born January 13, 1866, Shibe joined the Athletics in 1901 and became president in 1922 after his father's death.

Florida Shibe Ida Shibe John D. Shibe A's George Reach Elfreda MacFarland Connie Mack Athletics Mack Philadelphia Benjamin F. Shibe Tom Shibe

Merhies Announce Birth of Daughter Marilyn Joy

Mr. and Mrs. John Merhie announce the birth at their Columbus home of a daughter, Marilyn Joy. She is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Agin of Chauncey.

Chauncey John Merhie Mary Agin Marilyn Joy Columbus Fred Agin

Racine Beats Jackson In Final Home Game Of Season

Racine closes home schedule with a 31 to 14 victory over Jackson under Coach Perk Reichley. Racine improves to 16 wins and 1 loss, with one game remaining before the county tournament.

Racine Racine Cagers Jackson Quintet Perk Reichley Stewart Depense Jackson Slaker Nease Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Meigs County Harrisonville Beegle Cinite Bowdes Roberts Bostick Ourig G FT Wire Ohio

Central Mutual Insurance Company of Chicago Authorized in Ohio

The State of Ohio Division of Insurance certifies that Central Mutual Insurance Company of Chicago Illinois complied with state laws and is authorized to transact mutual insurance business in Ohio for the current year. Its sworn December 31 1934 statement shows assets 877 108.12 liabilities 795 402.06 surplus 141 701.06 income 1 181 268.80 expenditures 474 904.67. Official seal and signature of Supt. Bowen.

State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus Central Mutual Insurance Company OF Chicago Chicago Parient Bowen Ohi

Purdue Five Alone Atop Big 10 Heap

Purdue maintained sole possession of first place in the Big Ten after rallying to defeat Northwestern 81 to 27 while Ohio State toppled Indiana 43 to 34. Northwestern close game pressured Purdue late as they held on for the win. Indiana faces Michigan and Wisconsin with several other league games on the slate.

Chicago Purdue Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Hoosiers Boilermakers Wabash Wildcats Michigan Bloomington Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Ken Gunning Hoosier Bob Kessler Tts Towa Michigan State Minnesota

Bobcats Entered in Olympic Meet in Indianapolis

The fifth district NCAA Olympic basketball elimina tion closing Feb 26 has three Ohio teams entered Western Reserve Cincinnati and Ohio Universities The eight team district tournament will be held in March to decide the champion to face the sixth district winner An agreement between Rome radio station and a Rome telephone company enables motorists to call from the road using a car radiophone.

Indianapolis Ind Ohio Western Reserve Cincinnati Indiana Michigan Illinois Central Radio Station Telephone Company Rome Italy

1926 Football Rule Book Sees Minor Changes

The 1926 college football rule book, nearly the same as 1935, gains several minor changes and a major suggestion to end the slow whistle. Key updates include quicker stoppage, valid options on blocked punts, ineligible receivers, half-time readiness, leniency toward punters, and updated uniform numerals. Additional reports note W E Bryan returning from Washington to Middleport, and new altitude instruments proposed for air tour guides.

Palm Springs Calif National Collegiate Football Rules Committee

Kessler Nears Scoring Lead in Big Ten Battle

Purdue star Rob Kessler moved within two points of Chicago’s Bill Haarlow atop Big Ten scoring after an 11 point game against Northwestern, reaching 100 points in eight games. Haarlow led with 102 points in nine games, shooting 18 of 57 from the line while Kessler connected on 41 of 118 free throws.

Chicago Rob Kessler Purdue Bill Haarlow Haarlow Town Kessler Northwestern Whittinger Ohio State RR Thomas RO Young Gunning Indiana

Norwegians Cup Winter Games Highlight Historic Day

Garmisch Partenkirchen hosts the fourth Olympic winter games as Norway dominates with strong ski and skating results. Attendance tops one million with eight hundred thousand paying events. Canada loses hockey to Great Britain in a dramatic series finale, while final unofficial standings place Norway first ahead of Germany Sweden and Finland.

Garmisch - Partenkirchen Germany Garmisch Partenkirchen Mecca Norway Aturdy Eki Lake Placid United States America Ivar Brown Alan Washbond Keene Valley N. J Great Britain Canada Sweden Finland Switzerland Austria France Czechoslovakia Hungary Belgium Japan Italy Poland

Geibel Mineralites Lead Ohio State Bowling Tourney

The Geibel Mineralites topped the Class A Ohio State bowling tournament with a 2 977 series and a 1 095 final game to take first place. Excel Woodcrafts finished second with 2 962. Six officers resigned and new executives were elected including Paul Foltz of Columbus as president and Virgil Williams of Cincinnati as vice president. At Croydon airport near London a weather balloon was launched to 2 000 feet to test flying conditions in fog.

Cleveland Geibel Ohio State Excel Woodcrafts Association Paul Foltz Columbus Oscar Bankey Canton Virgil Williams Cincinnati Philip Galloway Akron John Ackerman Croydon London

Tilden Defeats Bruce Barnes In Exhibition Match

The veteran Bill Tilden topped Bruce Barnes of Texas 1-6 7-5 6-4 in an exhibition. Mrs Ethel Burkhardt Arnold beat Jane Sharp of California 7-5 5-7 6-2. Sharp and Barnes defeated Arnold and Tilden 6-0 1-6 6-2 in mixed doubles.

Columbus Bill Tilden Bruce Barnes Texas Ethel Burkhardt Arnold Jane Sharp California Miss Sharp Barnes

Battery terminal with thumbscrew puller reduces removal damage

A new battery terminal features a thumbscrew puller designed to prevent damage during removal. This device simplifies loosening the terminal, enhancing safety and efficiency for technicians.

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