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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
11
National figures discuss scoring revisions and penalties. Walter Okeson and others advocate new rules including a post touchdown goal system, altered penalties, and substitutions timing. The debate references past proposals and notes Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati dominance in early basketball crowns.
In Brunswick New Jersey the match results show aganne 180 from Detroit defeating ay 181 from Chicago. In Washington Ernie Du Omaha defeated Joe Cox from sas City. In Columbus Everett 222 defeated noco 318 from Cherokee North Carolina.
A note from the era describes Porek as a housing professional in Soviet Russia, emphasizing a career focused entirely on housing work rather than other roles.
Ohio University men fall 34 to 25 to Muskingum College as the Buckeyes stumble after a 19-15 halftime lead. George May led with four field goals for Ohio, Harden scored 17 for Muskingum. The team next faces Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Radio listings present a scatter of acts and programs including Jack Armstrong singing solo and with ensembles, The Lazy Den and Lazy Dan acts, Bobby Benson and H. V. Kaltenborn segments, Myrt and Marge, Myrt and Marge, and a range of orchestras led by Armstrong, Hedmes Levant Coleman Busse and Pennsylvanians. Concerts feature Tom Mix Tenor, Gordon Orch, Billy and Betty, and Geo BR Hedmes.
Ohio University wrestlers kick off the season Saturday at Men's Gym facing Ohio State. Veterans lead the lineup with six seniors among eight. new members include Lloyd Roth at 118 and George Shultz at 126. Buckeyes counter with six grapplers, led by Rhoton and Heiser as only lettermen.
Pomeroy Panthers host New Boston in a league game after a 22-18 loss at Huntington. Preliminary match lists Middleport Yellow Jackets versus Rutland Meigs County. Chester hosts Wahama on its floor. Stewart visits Tuppers Plains. Racine and Harrisonville loom as key clash after Racine led until late. Finstein, Nazi refugee and eminent scientist, announces intent to become a U.S. citizen.
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati, Muskingum, Wooster and Cedarville claim college wins on Thursday night. Cincinnati held Dayton scoreless for the first six minutes and finished 38 to 27. Harden led Muskingum with 17 points in a 34 to 25 victory over Ohio U. Wooster beat Denison 38 to 30, and Cedarville edged Wilmington 30 to 28 after a 11 to 11 halftime tie.
Former New York Giants second baseman Hughie Critz, released from baseball, now presides over an automobile and tractor company with a good annual salary. His cotton plantation produced a $10,000 crop last year. In Cleveland a divorce petition alleges Andrew Hibler bartered the family livestock for liquor.
A sketchy reminiscence from Columbus proxy Carr about a Lexington hotel episode from childhood. A boy asked for ice water, activated shades, and a bellhop offered a belt cutting hint with scissors from a top drawer as a 50 cent desk aid.
Joe Louis faces Charley Retzlaff in a scheduled 18 round heavyweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Estimated 20,000 spectators expected with gates around 190000, Louis favored at 1 to 19, receivers include radio and film deals. Retzlaff seeks upset proving he can challenge the Bomber.
Hor ace C Stoneham becomes president of the New York Giants succeeding his father Charles A Stoneham who died recently at Hot Springs Arkansas He is 32 making him the youngest major league club president and he tells a friend he will leave the headaches to Bill Terry the manager.
Middleport notes from Brownell Avenue include Harald Rootie’s return from Toledo and visits by Lester Erwin of Charleston. Residents attend the Major Bowers Amateur show in Athens and illnesses include mumps and whooping cough among children plus serious illness of Mrs. Mae Tift and continuing conditions at University Hospital.
Evelyn Deal entertained her club Monday night with five tables of bridge. Mary McCann won high honors, Js Ginnan and Katherine Thyne tied for third, and Mrs. Mary Davie received the guest prize. A luncheon followed for members and guests including Anna Chappelesi Sylvia Allen Grace Binderbasin Margaret Cronin Jo Ginnan Nell McCann Alice Bhirkey Helen Kearns Mary McCann Norma Powers Lutien Deal Marie Antic Velma Barstow Belden Barich Addie Blower Mary Davis Irene Groseman and Bueton Peel.
Joe Carr promotional director announced a Sunday meeting in Kansas City to organize a Midwest loop as a close 10 league with Salina Wichita Parsons Lawrence Manhattan and others. Florida State League meetings follow with Deland Daytona Beach St Augustine Palatka and Palatka attendees. A maritime provinces Class LD league survey will be held in St Johns or Halifax.
Ohio tax records show 948,315,000 gallons of gasoline used in 11 months, yielding about 26,071,920 dollars from combined gasoline and liquid fuel taxes. Consumption peaked in July at 946,731,8867 gallons amid state revenue figures. Also mentions final judgment in a probate case and guardianship appointment for Donald H. Milliron and Dona J. Milliron.
Athens High prepares for a rivalry showdown with Nelsonville High at Bulldog Court. The Greyhounds, rebounding after recent losses, face a Bulldogs team not up to its usual standard. Expected starters include Lancaster Webb Smith Faulkner Littler Galvin Kuhn and Coury.
Congressman at large Stephen M. Young of Cleveland says he will not run for governor due to financial limits and possible ongoing Congress session past the May primary. The report notes he remains in public service and may stay in session. Jack Carder of Mineral returned home from Sheltering Arms Hospital after a major operation.
In London Tommy Farr from Wales outpointed Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia. Tony Mor Fang from Philadelphia outpointed Johnny Jadick also from Philadelphia. Lou Raymond of Baltimore defeated Bob Wilson of Jacksonville in Baltimore.
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