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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1936

Page

9

Ohio Ends Home Season With Victory Over Miami

Ohio University defeats Miami 39 to 23 to close its home schedule with a seventh win. Led by Nick Lalich with 13 points, the Bobcats build an eight point margin after a tight first half, holding off a late Redskins rally. The win secures third place in the Buckeye Conference with one regular season game left against Marshall.

Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Miami Redskins Ohio Cincinnati Marshall College Huntington Marshall Miami Wims Oxford Slagle Pete Shingleton Shingleton Lalich Roberts May Gene Rvita Knowlton Henry Nick Bobcat Taylor Falke Johnny Malakas Johnny Malokas Riita Nick Lalich F. Ft. Aee Cheanensesscuwes Weiland, G Cornwall Ohio U Leuigh Acitiskernes Reese Denison Tehan Xavier Weiland Halter

Big Red to Stud as Santa Anita Star Heads East

The famous racehorse Big Red, known at Santa Anita, will be sent by train today to stud duty. He is joined by stablemate Sun Portland, Illinois Derby winner of 1935, bound for the 8. B. Mason farm at Duntreath Lexington Kentucky.

Los Angeles Head Play Big Red Santa Anita Sun Portland 8. B. Mason Duntreath Lexington

Castalia fishing club project gains private group control

A Toledo manufacturer led group takes over about 33500 dollars of Teal estate near Castalia known as the blue hole for private fishing club development. The Castalia Sporting Club Corp of Cleveland formerly operated the property.

Sandusky W. EB. Levis Toledo

Four new meningitis deaths push toll in Harlan County

In Harlan Kentucky four more deaths from spinal meningitis raise the county total to 20. Deputies were dispatched to enforce a strict quarantine at a rural community as health officials battle the outbreak.

Harlan, Ky VPI Harlan County

Rural water boil advisory issued for Columbus area

Dr Walter Hartung state health director cautioned rural residents to boil water used for drinking until the front leaves the ground.

Columbus—I Walter Hartung

Intramural Basketball Drives Ohio University Sports Program

Intramural basketball at Ohio University operates as a wide scale campus program with several hundred students on teams from fraternities dormitories and independent groups. Leagues run nightly with three games at a time from 7 to 10 pm and finals determine the university champion.

Ohio University Ohio Betty

Evans Joins Sox As Farm Chief In Boston

Billy Evans named head of the Boston Red Sox farm system and scouting operations after a long run as a Cleveland executive. He will expand the team’s minor league ties beyond Rocky Mount Little Rock and Memphis, aiming for affordable player development through contracted agreements. Evans, a former sandlot standout and Ohio-Penn League umpire, is credited with discovering stars such as Vosmik Averill Ferrell Porter.

Boston Billy Evans Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Evans Tom Yawkey Red Sox Rocky Mount Little Rock Memphis Yawkey Danny Eddie Collins St. Louis Cardinals Collins

Wrestling Results From Various Cities By The Associated Press

Emil Dusek of Omaha defeated George Keverly of Hollywood two falls in Wilmington. Joe Montana of Camden drew with Jose Samuel of Portugal in Camden. Joe Dusek of Omaha defeated Ed Meske of Akron one fall in Lancaster. Yvon Robert of Canada defeated John Malmberg in Worcester in two falls. Lester ONeil of Portland beat Ott Von Zuppe of Germany two falls in Portland. Jack Sherry of Texas defeated Ivan Rasputin of Russia in Rochester, straight falls.

Wilmington Emil Dusek Omaha George Keverly Hollywood Camden N. J Joe Montana Jose Samuel Portugal Lancaster Joe Dusek Ed Meske Akron Ohio Worcester Mass Yvon Robert Canada John Malmberg Portland Lester O'Neil Ott von Zuppe Germany Rochester N. Y Jack Sherry Texas Ivan Rasputin Russia

Chester Seals Home Win To Close Season

Chester defeats Rutland 40 to 22 in the final home game. The Flames finished 8 wins and 7 losses, scoring 370 points to opponents 348.

Chester Rutland Osborne Onene Cnnpanvacaniiipel Parker Eecen Aes Esee Radford ByBet Acne Ceee Tipton Russe Morus White Zurkle Powell Deem Wan Kenney Anne Aoowememvee

Goodyear Shoewear Wins Class A in Central States Bowling

Covington Ky based Goodyear Shoe Repairs captured the Class A team title at the Women’s Central States bowling tournament with 2 535 total. Detroit Wintergarden Recreations and Waldorf teams followed, while Detroit Clayton Taverns led Class B in five woman competition and doubles singles winners were named from Cincinnati and Cleveland.

Toledo Goodyear Shoe Repairs Covington Central States Wintergarden Recreations Detroit Linsz Waldorfs Cleveland Mobilgas Red Gables Sandusky North End Recreation Clayton Taverns Mel-O-Maids Canton Waldorf Hotels Hollywood _ blenderettes

Doc Parsons to Pitch in New Mexico

Ralph W L Parsons of Middleport known as Doc will join the independent Santa Fe baseball club in New Mexico. The pitcher cites climate in Santa Fe as requiring reacquainting with pitching, noting curves break less and slow balls turn to fast hoppers.

Ralph WL. Parsons Middleport Meigs Doc Messenger Santa Fe N. Mex Parsons Findlay

Marshall Defends Wrestling Title in Columbus Wednesday

Everett Marshall defends his world heavyweight crown in Columbus on Wednesday night in a program benefiting the Children’s Hospital. The card features four heavyweight bouts and a light heavyweight match, with top stars and tough rivals like Jack Sherry, Chief Sunoco, Babe Caddock, Pat McClary, and Ed Krummel scheduled across a strong lineup at Columbus Auditorium.

Marshall Columbus Bedec Everett Marshall de Sing al Getz High Pleasure Guild Children’s Hospital Jack Sherry Sunoco Columbus Auditorium

Ohio State and Ohio Wesleyan clash in 31 to 20 loss

Ohio State defeated Ohio Wesleyan 31 to 20 in Columbus as Clovis Stark was held to five points. Ohio University beat Miami 39 to 23 while Bowling Green outscored Heidelberg 45 to 36. Weber led Bowling Green with 16 points. Heidelberg dropped to 12 losses in 13 games.

Associated Press Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Columbus Ohio University Miami Bowling Green Heidelberg Buckeye Clovis Stark Wesleyan Delaware Athens Ohio U Bobcats Lauich Tiffin Weber Schmidt B.g.'s

Boxing results list from multiple cities

In Pittsburgh Durso and Zivic both lost on points while Herrera and several others won by points or KOs across Chicago New York Fargo Milwaukee Buffalo Philadelphia Ft Smith Newark Washington Butte Louisville Richmond Plainfield Holyoke Albany and Miami Beach with boxers from Chicago Pittsburgh Winnipeg Cleveland and New Jersey competing in bouts with decisions and stoppages. Notable results include Otis Thomas defeating Charley Belanger and Lou Severo stopping Paul Lasiter in Ft Smith.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Tony Herrera Chicago Johnny Durso Chuck Woods Detroit Fritzie Zivic Otis Thomas Charley Belanger Winnipeg New York Lou Jallos Cleveland Salvy Saban Fargo N. D Everette Rightmire Sioux City Iowa Nick Scalba Milwaukee Frankie Sagilio Pugey Weinert Buffalo N. Y Johnny Nelson Mitt Minikel Ralpha Barbera Frank Florian Eddie Hocevar Ray Stern Philadelphia Jack McAvoy England Anson Green Homestead al Ettore Steve Dudas North Bergen N. J FT. Smith Ark Lou Severo Paul Lasiter Newark Freddy Red) Cochrane Elizabeth Johnny Jadick Washington al Delaney Delaware Billy Ketchel Butte Mont Tony Chavez New Mexico Lloyd Pine Akron Ohio Louisville Jimmy Buckler Joey Dempsey Tim Charles Stuffy Stafford Indianapolis Richmond Stumpy Jacobs Norfolk Freddy Bustard Bob Turner Benny Levine Plainfield Joe Lynch Jack Ennis Asbury Park

Drug Costs Reach Seven Hundred Fifteen Million Annually

An article notes that drugs and medicines impose annual expenses of 715 million dollars on the United States.

United States

Speaker to Aid Baseball School During Southern Training

Tris Speaker, manager of the Cleveland Indians during their 1920 World Series win, will travel south for training. After initial conditioning, he heads to Hot Springs Arkansas to join Roy Dean's Baseball School for boys as an associate.

Cleveland Tris Speaker Cleveland Indians Gray Eagle Hot Springs Ark Boston Red Sox Roy Dean

Heavier Boys Hold Stage in Amateur Meet

The ninth annual Golden Gloves tournament opens for heavier classes in Chicago with 25 knockouts by lighter fighters noted. Dave Eagan of Detroit scored Monday’s fastest knockout, while Johnny Brown of Chicago won a technical knockout to defend the 118 pound title. Jackie Wilson, a six foot 110 pound flyer from Cleveland, stands as a standout favorite.

Chicago Dave Eagan Detroit Eagan Jack Dempsey Dubuque Cedar Rapids Johnny Brown Patsy Ursa Brown Cleveland Jackie Wilson Wilson

Hafey Seeks Return via Minor League Route

Cincinnati Reds general manager Larry MacPhail discussed veteran outfielder Chick Hafey considering a return from retirement through a minor league loan to the San Francisco Seals. Hafey spoke from his Walnut Creek California ranch hoping to report to the National League if conditions improve. Babe Herman reportedly delays signing as he contemplates a three day sea voyage to reach his tropical post. MacPhail plans to bring the Cincinnati club back to Florida for 1937 spring training.

San Juan P. R Larry MacPhail Cincinnati Reds Chick Hafey Hafey Walnut Creek Calif San Francisco Seals Avalon Babe Herman Herman Chicago Cubs Reds Florida MacPhail

Kent State to Host 19-Team Wrestling Tournament

Kent State University prepared today to entertain 19 college wrestling teams from five states for a tournament on March 13 and 14. Michigan State West Virginia Case Ohio University Buffalo and Detroit Tech will be among entrants.

Kent—I Kent State University Michigan State West Virginia Case Ohio University Buffalo Detroit Tech

Admiral Peary Finds 26 Bird Species Near North Pole

Admiral Peary identified 26 bird species nesting within 450 miles of the North Pole, noting a surprising avian diversity in extreme Arctic regions.

Admiral Peary North Pole

Purdue Ties Hoosiers for Big Ten Cage Leadership

Purdue and Indiana each stand tied for the Big Ten lead after Purdue defeated Minnesota 42 29 to close within one loss of Indiana with two games left for all. Michigan moved into third with a 42 37 upset of Illinois at Champaign as Northwestern beat Wisconsin 33 28 and Ohio State defeated Ohio Wesleyan 31 20. Bob Kessler led Purdue with 11 points while Earl and John Townsend sparked Michigan’s rally.

Bob Kessler Purdue Bill Haarlow Chicago Indiana Iowa Michigan Townsend Brothers Earl John Illinois Champaign Illini Combes Northwestern Wisconsin Wildcats Marcellus McMichaels Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan

Blaeholder Missing From Indians Camp

New Orleans report says manager Steve O Neill planned a second workout for Cleveland Indians early squad as George Blaeholder the right handed pitcher bought from the Athletics was absent. O Neill expects him to arrive today.

New Orleans Steve O'Neill Cleveland Indians George Blaeholder The Athletics O'Neill

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Plan Fishing Club Carter Abel Marietta Eleanor Holm Jarrett Eleanor SOX Bill King Tom Hawkey Covington, Ky Goodyear Shoes C. Wessendorp C. Nordman H. Oswald A. Lawrenz W. Hein C. Woodburn A. Palmer Rick-A. Stone A. Smeddinch H. Piper Doc Parsons Howard Sazucar Rosemont A. A. Baroni Discovery Buckeyes Albany Vincent Deangelo Willie Pal Miami Beach Jimmy Leto Mickey Makar Bayone Redleg Boilermakers Minnesota Ilinois Lafayette Bloomington Blaeholder Hudepohl Pat's Paree
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