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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

Page

8

Stanford Triumphs 7 0 Over SMU In Rose Bowl Clash

Stanford Indians capitalize a first period score to upset Southern Methodist 7 to 0 in the Rose Bowl. A 22 yard pass from Bill Paulman to Jimmy Coffis set the touchdown with Monk Moscrip’s kick making it stand. SMU’s only sustained drive ended in a fumble.

Pasadena Calif Stanford Indians Mustangs Southern Methodist Matty Bell Stanford Bill Paulman Jimmy Coffis Indians Coffis Bobby Grayson Bobby Hamilton Paulman James (Monk) Moscrip Bell Peruna Southern Methodist Pony Southwest Alabama Southern Methodist University Bobby Wilson Wilson Harry Shuford Shuford Mace Stewart Bob Finley West

Junior Tennis Champ Called Coming Star

Alfred Jarvis of Tenafly New Jersey and Williams College won the national junior indoor tennis title at Seventh Regiment Armory. The 18 year old 6 foot 4 inch youth beat top seed Donald Leavens of Milwaukee Northwestern in a five setter 6-4 4-6 5-7 6-8 6-3.

New York Seventh Regiment Armory Frank Shields Alfred Jarvis Tenafly N. J Williams College Jarvis Donald Leavens Milwaukee Northwestern University William Winslow Jr Lawrenceville Marvin Kantrowitz Melvin E. Lapman Isadore Bellis Philadelphia Joseph Fishbach Fishbach William Unsteadter Mi'burn Johnson Washington

C U Wins Sugar Bowl in Rain Drenched Thriller

Catholic University defeated Texas Christian University 3 to 2 in the Sugar Bowl played in heavy rain. Coaches Bernie Moore and L L Meyer offered cautious remarks about the field and quality, as the game featured a tense scoreboard and a hard fought contest with slick conditions.

T. C.U Catholic U Miami New Orleans Bernie Moore Louisiana State University Texas Christian University L. A Dutch” Meyer YT. C. U U. C. VU Dave

Mississippi Fights Hard but Falls 20 to 19 in Orange Bowl

Mississippi football reeled from a 20 19 defeat to Catholic University in the Orange Bowl. Key moments included a safety on a Baugh pass gone awry, a late Mississippi drive sparked by Ray Hopes return, and a 53 yard opening Catholic score. A rematch is planned for next fall.

Mississippi Miami Catholic University Washington Catholic Raganis Adamaitis Dave Bernard Ole Miss Rydzewski Ray Hopes Bernard Richardson

Ryder Cup donor Samuel Ryder dies in London

Samuel Ryder, 77, donor of the Ryder Cup, died suddenly in a London hotel during Christmas holidays. He presented the trophy at St Albans in 1927 for the United States versus Great Britain competition.

London Samuel Ryder United States England Ryder St. Albans Eng

Wrestlers Fail To Crown Winners In One Night Bouts

In Pittsfield Danno O Mahoney defeated Billy Bartush in two straight falls. Everett Marshall from La Junta threw Chief Sunoco in 23 10. Great Me phisto from Meriden beat Walter Roxley by referee decision after two hours. Mer cier defeated Jack Ganson in two straight falls. Reb Russell from Chicago beat Les Grimes in 16 minutes. John Freberg and Bob Kruse drew 30 minutes while Jack Wagner and Doc Devore tied also 30 minutes.

Pittsfield Mass Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Billy Bartush Chicago Cincinnati Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Chief Sunoco North Carolina Columbus Mephisto Meriden Conn Walter Roxley Detroit Holyoke Mercier Springfield Jack Ganson California Portland Ore Reb Russell Les Grimes Australia John Freberg Minneapolis Bob Kruse Oswego Drew Jack Wagner Atlanta Doc’ Devore Providence R. I

Scorers Lose Count as Notre Dame Northwestern Tie Ends Controversy

Big Ten coaches question scoring accuracy after Notre Dame and Northwestern finish 20 all in a disputed basketball game. Northwestern AD Tug Wilson accepts a tie in the books, while Notre Dame seeks a replay though unlikely. Weekend Big Ten openers include Illinois at Iowa and Northwestern at Marquette with Notre Dame at Minnesota.

Chicago Notre Dame Wilson Meyer Northwestern George Keegan Wildcat Michigan Butler Indianapolis Indiana DePaul Toledo Carroll Isllinois Iowa Wisconsin Ohio State Marquette Minnesota

Three youths die in Milford crash after rear truck collision

Three youths believed to be returning from New Haven died early today when their car crashed into the rear of a truck trailer in Milford. The blaze consumed the vehicle, and police said no other injuries were reported. Identifications were not immediately released.

Milford Conn New Haven

Milk men in Southern Italy tag cows with brass plate IDs

Door to door milk sellers in Southern Italy use brass cow tags on chains between the horns as license plates for their herds. The practice labels each cow for identification during daily deliveries and may reflect local customs or informal herd management.

Italy

Fight Results From Milwaukee Mexico and Washington Cards

Gorilla Jones and Tait Littman both KOed in Milwaukee while Oscar Rankin stopped George Black. In Mexico Rodolfo outpointed Freddie Miller in a non-title bout. Washington bouts saw Johnnie Defoe stop Howard Scott and Eddie Burl outpoint Tony Fernandez. Pittsburgh and East Liverpool pairings produced several decisions and knockouts among listed boxers.

Milwaukee Gorilla Jones Akron Tait Littman Oscar Rankin Los Angeles George Black Mexico Eddie Burl Jacksonville Fila Tony Fernandez Puerto Rico Terry Wright Washington Eddie Quera New York Pittsburgh Cleto Locatelli Italy Tony Herrera Marty Simmons McKeesport Casey Rhodes East Liverpool Ohio Vic Wicketts Jimmy Brown Canton Terry Warner A! Williams George Raffa Jack Karnes Kent Chet Prosser Wellsville Young Tiger Flowers

Tryon Residents Pay Dues as New Year Starts

Twenty five residents of Tryon began the new year by paying overdue water bills and taxes. An intriguing historical note adds Alaska once housed a super-bison race with horns over 53 inches wide.

Tryon N. C Alaska

Texas Fans Feel Joy And Sting From Bowl Losses

Texas fans split emotions after Stanford defeated Southern Methodist 7 to 0 in the Rose Bowl while Texas Christian edged Louisiana State 3 to 2 in the Sugar Bowl. Fort Worth cheered TCU as the Lone Star state claimed bowl triumphs despite SMU’s setback.

Iana State New Orleans Fort Worth Southern Methodist Texas Stanford Texas Christian

Watch Party Marks Eve of New Year in Presbyterian Manse

Members of the Christian Endeavor Society at the Presbyterian Church gathered at the manse for a watch party. Social time followed a devotional as the old year ended and the new year began. Officers were elected and refreshments served.

Middleport Christian Endeavor Society The Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Manse

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