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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1936

Page

9

Spaulding Secures Guard Post As Ohio U Betting On Defense

Ohio University basketball coach B T Grover adds Al Spaulding to the guard spot after a four game road swing rough on offense. Spaulding’s defense and height expected to slow Ohio Wesleyan ace Olevie Stark as the Buckeye season opens. The Bobcats also face Miami at Oxford before a tough stretch, with sophomores carrying most scoring duties.

Ohio University Buckeye B. T Butch Grover Ohio Bobcats George Hood Johnny Malakas Nick Lalich Gene Riita Athens Ohio Wesleyan Olevie Stark Wesleyan Delaware Miami Oxford

Reds Schedule Focuses On High-Level Spring Exhibitions

The Cincinnati Reds outline a spring training plan emphasizing tough exhibition opponents, with nine straight games and a heavy emphasis on major league foes. The schedule stresses a continued base in Plant Field Tampa while noting limited minor league games and plans for intra-league tests against Cubs and Nationals.

Rainer Larry MacPhail Chuck Dressen Att Reds Mer Reds Mitting Cincinnati Cubs Boston Braves Detroit Washington Tigers Senators Yankees Nillies Braves Dodone Nationals Plant Field Tampa Ve Springs

Reds consider spring training trip to Puerto Rico

General manager of the Reds heads for New York to negotiate a possible training trip to Puerto Rico for 1936 season prep. If arranged, it would be the first time a major league club uses the island for such a purpose amid ongoing division scrapping.

Fnati Tarry 38 The Reds Newry Ays Rip Havana Anton Winship New York

Boilermakers Defeat Bucks In Big Ten Tilt

Purdue rallied to defeat Ohio State 36 to 27 in Columbus. Glenn Downey sparked a late 4 for 4 scoring burst after halftime as the Boilermakers overwhelmed the Buckeyes who led 16 to 15 at intermission. 9,554 watched the setback.

Columbus Ohio State Purdue Devil's Disciples Buckeyes Ward Lambert Glenn Downey Glenn Boilermakers Ohio Boys Ohio

Springfield emerges as likely MA League berth contender

Springfield Ohio emerges as a strong candidate for a Middle Atlantic league berth as club owners adjourn in Charleston to select a Beckley Miners successor. Ohio’s Springfield previously joined the league, while Dayton manager Holmes threatened to withdraw after salary cuts and a 9090 fine dispute. The MA season runs May 7 to September 7.

Charleston W. Va Springfield Beckley Miners Elmer Daily Ohio Howard Ducky) Holmes Dayton Holmes Alex Pisula Portsmouth, C Daily Russell Hockenbury

Ohio River Rises After Snowmelt Deluges

Ohio River began to rise Monday due to melting snow and rain with no forecast of danger yet. Two tons of steel departed Pittsburgh bound for Memphis and New Orleans aboard the steamers Monongahela and Vesta tonight.

Gallipolis Ohio Pittsburgh Memphis New Orleans Monongahela Vesta

Higgins Candidate for County Commissioner

C. C. Higgins of Springfield Township announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in the May 12 primaries.

Runyan Wins 1935 Pro Golfer of the Year Cup

Paul Runyan of White Plains wins the Radix Cup as top money earner and low-scorer in 1935. He played 55 rounds, averaged 72.3, with three tournament titles including the North and South Open. Henry Picard finishes second with 72.4, Horton Smith third at 72.5, Hagen and Sarazen outside the top ten.

New York Debonair Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y America Ozarks Oklahoma City Picard Henry Picard Hershey Barnstormers Runyan Pick Horton Smith Chicago Willie MacFarlane Tuckahoe Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Hagen Sarazen

Ted Key Breaks Into Hollywood Amid UCLA Mystery

Hollywood reports Ted Key, the college football figure tied to the UCLA “Bunch of Keys” episode, is now on the set of Under Two Flags. Key, who played under an assumed name while at UCLA and earlier with the Texas School of Mines, works in pictures while continuing semi pro football.

Hollywood Calif Ted Key McLaglen UCLA Texas School of Mines Texas Keys Key MelLagren Lighthorse

O'Mahoney Still Mat King After Draw With Dusek

In Pittsburgh the world champion Danno O'Mahoney and Omaha star Ernie Dusek fought 45 minutes before referee Charles Dickerhoff ruled a draw. The pair balked at the decision, rolled into the crowd, and police pinned them. Purses on hold pending commission investigation. A previous draw and a rematch in Boston later this month is planned.

Pittsburgh Danno O'Mahoney Ernie Dusek O'Mahoney Ireland Omaha Charles Dickerhoff Dusek Boxing Commission Ernie Danno Boston Lnter

Wrestling Results From Across The Nation

The Associated Press reports fall outcomes from multiple cities. Gus Sonnenberg of Boston defeated Mike Mazurki of New York in one fall in Buffalo. Maurice La Chapelle of France beat Melsheka of Arabia in two falls in Portland. Danno O’Mahoney of Ireland drew with Ernie Dusek of Omaha in Pittsburgh. Dean Detton of Salt Lake City defeated George Keverly of Hollywood in Wilmington. Frank Malcec wicz of Utica defeated Ernie Peterson of Alaska in Camden in two of three. Chief Little Wolf of Los Angeles defeated Ralph Garibaldi of St Louis in Patterson. Abe Kashey of Paterson defeated Fd Cook of Cedar Rapids in Rochester. Blue sheep note appears at the end about Szechwan province, China.

Associated Press Buffalo Gus Sonnenberg Boston Mike Mazurki New York Portland Maurice la Chapelle France Melsheka Arabia Pittsburgh Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Ernie Dusek Omaha Wilmington Del Dean Detton Salt Lake City George Keverly Hollywood Camden WN. J Frank Malcewicz Utica N. J Ernie Peterson Alaska Patterson Chief Little Wolf Los Angeles Ralph Garibaldi St. Louis Rochester

Retzlaff Vows To Fight Louis In Chicago Showdown

Charley Retzlaff trains for a January 17 heavyweight bout with Joe Louis at Chicago Stadium. Promoters expect strong gate receipts of about 108000, with Louis delivering a powerful performance after observing Retzlaff in action in Detroit and other cities.

Grayson NEA Fin North Dakota Charley Retzlaff Joe Chicago Cis Louis Jack Brown Retzlaff Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Schenectady Detroit N. D Charley Dakota Dynamiter Imer Adolph King Levinsky Leonard Denter John A. Feaman Baers Retzlaffs Otley Thormers Thomas Louis Tens Lous

All Hoosier Struggle for Big 10 Cage Title Looms

Purdue defeats Ohio State 36 to 26 as Indiana tops Michigan 33 to 27 in Big 10 openers. Ward Lambert uses Downey in late rally while Bob Kessler and Vernon Huffman pace Purdue and Indiana with key goals. Illinois routs Minnesota 42 to 19 and Wisconsin beats Chicago 38 to 36.

Chicago Ohio State Downey Bob Kessler Boilermaker Michigan Indiana Ken Gunning Wendell Walker Vernon Huffman Huffman Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Illini Minnesota Jim Wopiecka Ed Stege Bill Haarlow Maroons

Veteran Head Of Giants Dies In Hot Springs

Charles A. Stoneham longtime head and major stockholder of the New York Giants NL dies in a Hot Springs hotel after a lengthy illness. He was 459? years old. Died of nephritis. His son Horace and Ernie Viberg will handle arrangements. Bill Terry heads to St Louis to join the procession. Stoneham helped acquire the club from the Bush estate on January 14, 1919 for over 1.5 million dollars.

Hot Springs Ark Charles A. Stoneham New York Giants W. M. Blackshare Bright Stoneham Horace Ernie Viberg New York Bill Terry Giants Memphis St. Louis Viberg Wall Street The John Joseph McGraw Magisrate Francis X. McQuade John T. Bush

Boxing Results From Multiple Cities

Ralph Hurtado won in New York by outpointing Leo Rodak. Johnny Erjavec defeated Scotty Fuller in Chicago. Frankie Blair beat Mickey Serman in Washington. Bob Godwin outpointed Don Perrin in Miami Beach. Jay Meend on edged Eddie Ran in Plainfield. Charley Killer’s Coates stopped Nash Lara in Oakland. Willie Pal stopped Pedro Nives in Albany. Terry defeated Willie Lewis by technical knockout in Newark. Cocoa Kid defeated Joe Pennino in Holyoke.

Associated Press New York Ralph Hurtado Panama Leo Rodak Chicago Johnny Erjavec Duluth Minn Scotty Fuller Indianapolis Washington Frankie Blair Camden WN. J Mickey Serman Miami Beach Fila Bob Godwin Daytona Beach Fla Don Perrin Newark N. J Plainfield Jay Meendon Orange Eddie Ran Poland Oakland Calif Charley Killer’s Coates Akron Nash Lara San Jose Sammy O'Dell Ray Cote Butte Mont Albany Willie Pal Pedro Nives Porto Rico Young Terry Trenton Willie Lewis Holyoke Mass Cocoa Kid New Haven Joe Pennino

Naomi Bible Class to Meet for January Program

Members of the Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M. E. Church will gather Wednesday for their January business and social meeting at the home of Mrs. Lola Yates. Mrs. Julia Cooper will present the program.

Chauncey Naomi Bible Class The Plains M. E. Church Lola Yates Julia Cooper

Bradbury Brief Notes

Bradbury brief notes cover local hiring watchman Wilbur Hanning at Pomeroy Brewery and staffing updates. Social visits include William Russell family in Middleport. Christmas decorations brighten village homes as Bible school counts rise. School resumes after vacation and Wilbur Pierce takes a dairy truck job. Regular service planned and a watch meeting held at the church. Thurman Carsey suffers weeklong mumps with carrier duties affected.

Bradabury Wilbur Hanning Pomeroy William Russell Roberta Middleport Achans Alonzo Russell Toledo Bradbury Bradford Wilbur Pierce Baily Dairy Thurman Carsey

Waterloo Wonders Still Going Strong on Hardwood Courts

Waterloo High School's renowned Wonders basketball five remain dominant as four members stay in the area after two national titles. With coach Magellan Hairston at Rio Grande College scouting, the team plays as Waterloo High School and donates receipts to its athletic fund while pursuing college opportunities.

Waterloo Wonders Fritz Howell Waterloo Lawrence County Ohio River Ohio State University Ohio Middle West Ohio High School Ohio State Waterloo High School Athletic Association Waterloo High School Magellan Hairston Rio Grande Col Lege H. R. Townsend Estate

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