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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1936

Page

9

Bobcats Face Bearcats In Do or Die Clash

Ohio coach Mitch Grover weighs hot or cold form as his Bobcats prepare for Cincinnati. He expects speed to offset height if the team is clicking, but top effort is uncertain to tip off tonight. Cincinnati arrives tight with four veterans and a sophomore, leading the Buckeye Conference.

B. T. Grover Cincinnati Bearcats Grover Ohio Delaware Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Xavier Tay Brown Ciney Bill Lloyd Summerville Biedenbender Ballard Austing Brown Buckeye Athens Carl Austing Clark Ballard Neenee Lloyd Malakas Ieee Ee Cima

Edward VIII Avid Golfer and Royal Sportsman

Edward VIII, Britain's monarch in 1936, is portrayed as a keen golfer with a broad sports interest. The article notes his lessons from Ted Ray and Archie Compston, friendship with Walter Hagen, and golf feats with Bobby Jones, including a notable 1936 Grand Slam year. It also recounts anecdotes from matches and sessions with Miss Bea Gottlieb and others, highlighting his cool demeanor and competitive spirit on the links.

New York Britain Edward VIII Edward Ted Ray Archie Compston Walter Hagen Sir Victor Sasson Sunningdale Sandwich C. B. Keeler Prince Bobby

Dodgers discuss first base options and trades amid Mize talk

A fragmented note shows CH'S USINGS describing Mize eager to acquire Jimmy Collins for first base, Breadon pressing for cash deals, and the Cardinals weighing selling options. Frank Frisch to scout Bradenton while Mike Collins could join on cash terms. Buddy St trade talks and Ripple Davis usage considered along with other roster moves.

Jimmy Collins Billy Breadon Mize Cardinals Collins Breadon Frank Frisch Bradenton Mike Collins Mataining Terry Sam Turkey Brooklyn Sam Leslie Gers Mark Koenigouple Buddy St New York Columbus Rickey Sayers Joe Martin Charley Rge Davis Martin Ripple Hughie Crutz Hughie Od, Miss Cruz Greenwood Giants

Golf Association mulls stymie reform and option of direct play

The United States Golf Association debates keeping the stymie in play or offering a choice to play on or call a direct path. George Low and Marston discuss whether a voluntary rule would reduce disputes and speed pace by letting the opponent decide the next shot.

United States Golf Association George Low Marston G.A

Track mile lineup for National Collegiate Mile title

Glenn Zham heads a field of top middle distance runners for the Wanamaker Mile at Madison Square Garden as part of Nun Millinge A A meet. Venzke of Pennsylvania Lash of Indiana San Romani of Emporia Teachers College and other notables are among invitees for the National Collegiate Mile title race.

York Glenn Zham Kansas

Tournament dates set for Tri-Mateur basketball event

The Tri-Mateur basketball tournament will be held in March with competition on March 20-21 and March 27-28. Officials Greenwalt Williams and Pine noted the schedule amid crisis discussions affecting teams and venues.

Liverpool PN Ually Greenwalt Dior

Pro Gridders to Get Compensation

Pittsburgh Pa. David B. Roberts Pennsylvania workmen's compensation referee holds professional football players are working men and are entitled to compensation if disabled. He ruled Tuesday night in the cases of Alex Rado halfback and Basile Marchi guard for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National Pro Football League. Observers said the ruling may set a precedent affecting colleges that subsidize players.

Pittsburgh David B. Roberts Pennsylvania Workmen's Compensation Refere Roberts Alex Rado Basile Marchi Pittsburgh Pirates

Chauncey Personal Notes From Ohio A Weekend Roundup

Chauncey and surrounding towns report visitors and social events. CCC enrollee Thomas Cruikshank stayed with relatives in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Luther Cruickshank and Mr and Mrs Thurlow Davis hosted guests from Hocking and Millfield. 45 guests dined at the Chapman home. Mrs Lewis W Sanders and daughters visited relatives near Albany. Chauncey M E Church to host soup dinner and quilting party Thursday. Arthur McPherson Jr from Athens visited Dix Pickering in Chauncey. Mrs Lacey McNutt entertained guests including her sister and Peng Cater over the weekend.

Chauncey Thomas Cruikshank CCC Camp Zaleski Luther Cruickshank

Ski Jumping to Invade Chicago at Soldier Field

The Chicago Daily Times plans a downtown ski jumping event on February 16 at Soldier Field. A 150 foot tower will rise outside the lakefront stadium with the glide starting near the football gridiron, bringing the sport to city center.

Chicago Chicago Daily Times Soldier Field

School Claims Girl Failed To Keep Contract

In Nashville, Andrew Jackson Business University won an injunction to prevent Sammye Jennette Rushing from playing for any other team this year. The 23-year-old guard denied most charges, saying she never attended the school and only signed a contract to play with them and have board paid if she played.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville Andrew Jackson Business University R. B.C. Howell Billy Hudson Andrew Jackson

Averill and Vosmik Not for Sale to Yankees

Cleveland Indians president Alva Bradley said Earl Averill and Joe Vosmik are not on the market despite a lucrative cash offer from the New York Yankees. Bradley noted the team lost 241000 over eight years and said he could have received more but refused. Vosmik signed a three year contract at 11500 per year and Averill rejoined about two weeks ago.

Cleveland Earl Averill Joe Vosmik New York Yankees Alva Bradley Cleveland Indians Yankees Bradley Tribe Yankee Indians Joe McCarthy Vosmik Averill

New 'Lumber' Is Developed

Columbus prospector evaluates two building materials including a new ceramic clay lumber described as fireproof, soundproof, strong and inexpensive. Prof. G A Bole of Ohio Engineering Experiment Station notes it can be cut and shaped on site like wood, while brick remains favored by industry leaders.

Columbus G. A. Bole Ohio Engineering Experiment Station Cleveland Howard Myers Architectural Forum Brick Manufacturers’ Association of America Bole Experiment Station News

No Pension Party Meets With House Steering Committee

Washington report notes the Town send Steering Pramittee objects to forming a third political party to push the sackng, signaling opposition to new party plans.

NO Pension Washington Townsend Steering Pramittee

Fight Results From Associated Press Boxing Card

Across multiple cities results show several bouts with knockouts and decisions. Notable outcomes include Lou Ambers stopping Tony Herrera in New York, Nate Mann defeating Ford Smith in New Haven, and Max Marek outpointing Bob Godwin in Miami Beach.

Associated Press New York Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Tony Herrera el Paso Tex New Haven Conn Nate Mann Ford Smith Kalispell Mont al Rossi Gene Dundee Orange N. J Miami Beach Fla Max Marek Chicago Bob Godwin Daytona Beach

Global stamp varieties reach sixty thousand and seven

Since 1840 the world has issued 56,607 main stamp varieties. This figure reflects a long history of postal collectibles and philatelic development across nations and eras.

Neyland Returns as Tennessee Coach After Army Duty

Jubilant fans welcomed Major Bob Neyland back to Tennessee with a five year contract worth 12500 dollars per year. He leaves the Canal Zone retirement to resume spring practice and coach the Volunteers after a nine year tenure marked by 77 victories, seven defeats and five ties. Bill Britton will move from head coach to assistant under Neyland.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Bob Neyland War Department Neyland Canals Zone U. T Army Canal Zone Bill Britton

Wrestling Results From Newark Indianapolis Fargo

Dannon Ma honey 220 from Ireland defeated Joe Dusek 218 from Nebraska in one fall in Newark New Jersey. Leo Numa 218 of Seattle beat Jack Kennedy 215 of Minneapolis in Indianapolis. Cliff Olson 216 of Baudette Minnesota defeated Ed Cook 215 of Cedar Rapids Iowa in Fargo North Dakota at 15 34. The article notes ancient lore assigns masculine power to odd numbers and feminine power to even numbers.

Associated Press Newark N. J Dannon Mahoney Ireland Joe Dusek Nebraska Indianapolis Leo Numa Seattle Jack Kennedy Minneapolis Fargo N. D Cliff Olson Baudette Minn Ed Cook Cedar Rapids Iowa

Bath May Fight Dempsey Hopeful in Chicago Stadium

Hank Bath a Kearns protege may challenge Jack Dempsey's young hopeful. Bath and Burman failed to meet in New York after license issues. finals board approved a 10 round Chicago Stadium bout against Billy Treest of Batavia Illinois. Dempsey agreed to match Burman with the winner.

Chicago Hank Bath Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Clarence Red) Burman Finals State Athletic Commission Bath Billy Treest Batavia Inl Dempsey Burman Treest

Trautman Promises Faster Games and Colorful Uniforms

AP dispatch from Columbus reports George M. Trautman newly elected president of the American Association pushing fan friendly changes. Plans include a visible game clock, brighter uniforms, stronger knothole gangs, more night games, and limited artificial double headers to attract both core and casual fans. Akron University guards and forwards top Muskingum, 50 to 32, in a separate scoreline.

Columbus George M Trautman American Association

Iowa Cage Loop Eliminates Center Jump

Iowa and Pacific Coast conferences push to drop center toss up in basketball. Coaches cite six minutes more play, faster games, higher scores, and fairer chances for teams without tall centers.

Des Moines Iowa State Loop

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