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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

13

Bobcats Face Dayton in Buckeye Clash Saturday

Ohio Universitys sophomore basketball squad heads to Dayton for a Buckeye Conference game with the Flyers. A win would push the Bobcats to a .600 league mark, while recent struggles at both ends of the floor and rebounding have limited their competitiveness.

Buckeye Reek University Dayton Flyers Flyers Bobve Marshall Ohio Cincinnati Bobcats Bishops Delaware Bears Marietta Mars Bearcats Considera Hin

Ohio colleges rotate ways to boost gridiron rites

Ohio sports notes cover Ohio Wesleyan dancing efforts under Mrs Frump to condition players for football. George Gauthier’s Bishops face suggestions of upcoming losses. Rio Grande lingers as a potential transfer target for Wiseman and teammates. Pat Ankeman debuts for the Cardinals with a .316 bat and five foot four frame. Prospero Gianvito, one armed golfer from Columbus, heads south for exhibitions. Paul Halleck at Ohio University mixes Brease work with shot put. Jim Durfee’s Columbus talk ends in chaos as interruptions and gunshots clear the room.

Ohio Wesleyan George Gauthier Maurice Frump Babe’ Frump Delaware Frump Gauthier Waterloo Stuart Wiseman Ohio State Rio Grande Gallia County Magellan Hairston Pat Fred Houston Cardinal Farm Prospero Gianvito Columbus Sunny South Pinehurst Paul Halleck Ohio University Youngstown Durfee Agenis Jim

Bath and Tre es to Meet Tonight in Heavyweight Bout

The news notes a heavyweight bout tonight featuring Bath and Tre es in Chicago Batavia Ill. The event marks the first full sized tournament with potential challengers including Joe. The match is tied to a major tournament in Fort Wayne.

Bath IY Treg Hope Tor Art Morgan Colo Batavia Ill Doul Joe

Louis Dominates Heavyweight Era in Eye on Schmeling Braddock

Joe Louis stands as the premier heavy of his era, with analysts predicting two rounds for Max Schmeling and six for Jim Braddock. The piece traces Louis's unprecedented early career, compares him to past champions, and critiques the era's top contenders while noting his speed, defense, and power. It emphasizes Louis's unmatched dominance and likely lasting impact on boxing history.

Harry Grayson NBA Joe Louis Max Schmeling Louis Jim Braddock Detroit Jim Jeffries Jeffries Bob Fitzsimmons Tom Sharkey Jim Corbett O' Har’ Wills Jack Dempsey Mauler Jess Willard Loogans Johnson Pottawatomie Pounder Fred Fulton John Kelly Jack Dillon Kansas Hulk Tunney Buckalew Primo Schmeling Braddock Dempsey Manassa Nate Lewis Doe Gans Darky California Walt Pepper Martin

Fight Results From Fort Lauderdale and Other Cities

In Fort Lauderdale Bob Godwin outpointed Babe Childers in a 10 round featherweight bout. In Philadelphia Frankie Caris outpointed Jimmy Smith while Johnny Marcelline stopped Lou Puglese. Also noted were Everette Rightmire Paul Lee Billy Celebron Freddie Steele and Meyer Grace in various matchups with knockouts and decisions.

Associated Press Fort Lauderdale Fla Bob Godwin Daytona Beach Babe Childers Laurel Miss Francis DePaul Detroit Roy McClain St. Louis Philadelphia Frankie Caris Jimmy Smith Johnny Marcelline Lou Puglese Fargo Wnd Everette Rightmire Sioux City Iowa Paul Lee Indianapolis Rockford Ill Billy Celebron Eduardo du Cuba Tacoma Wash Freddie Steele Meyer Grace Chicago

Madison Square Garden Opens Boxing Card With Heavyweights

The night features Andre Lenglet of France facing Hans Birkle in the main 10 round bout as Joe Louis looms over boxing headlines. Also on the card are Frankie Connelly and Jorge Brescia in a six round heavyweight bout and Eddie Simms versus Charlie Masser in 10 rounds, with strong prospects Bob and Al Delaney from New York among the hopefuls.

New York Madison Square Garden Joe Louis France Andre Lenglet Hans Birkle Frankie Connelly Boston Jorge Brescia Argentina Lenglet Tommy Loughran Birkie Jim Addock Jimmy Louis Connelly Brescia Garden Eddie Simms Cleveland Charlie Masser Pittsburgh Bob al Delaney

Walker Cup Team Prospects Split by Regions

The USGA weighing youth versus experience for the 1936 Walker Cup squad with Lawson Little set as captain and No. 1, while Francis Ouimet is eyed for leadership. Projections show Pacific, Midwest, Southwest, and East regions naming several hopefuls for a nine-man team to face Britain at Pine Valley in September.

New York United States Golf Association Executive Committee Husky Lawson Little San Francisco Francis Ouimet Ouimet Chandler Egan Max Marston Pacific Coast Midwest Southwest Pine Valley N. J Far West Albert Scotty) Campbell Seattle Johnny Goodman Walter Emery Charles Chuck) Kocsis Pat Sawyer Jack Westland Maurice McCarthy Western Golf Association Goodman Emery Dave Specs) Goldman Smith Reynolds Jack Munger Eo White Smith White Bobby Riegel Charley Yates Freddie Heas Louisiana State Bom East George Dunlap George Voigt Joe Lynch Boston

Wrestling results roundup across cities from Hartford to Washington

Across Hartford Columbus New Brunswick Toronto Camden Waterbury and Washington wrestlers from Montreal Raven Nebraska Detroit Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Denver Germany New York Three Oaks Mich San Francisco and other places posted decisions. Yvon Robert defeated Henri Piers, John Pesek prevailed over Leon Grandovitch, Red Vagnonne beat Charles Grubmeier, Everett Marshall beat Hans Schnable, Ernie Dusek defeated Al Bisig nano, Kari Pojello bested Paul Palasky, and Joe Savoldi defeated Ivan Managoff in various falls.

Hartford Conn Yvon Robert Montreal Canada Henri Piers Holland Columbus John Pesek Ravens Nebr Leon Grandovitch Russia New Brunswick N. J Red Vagnonne Detroit Charles Grubmeier Kansas City Toronto Everett Marshall Denver Hans Schnable Germany Camden Ernie Dusek Omaha al Bisignano Des Moines Waterbury Kari Pojello New York Paul Palasky Washington Joe Bsavoldi Three Oaks Mich Ivan Managoff San Francisco

Phillies Open to Trades Hints at Big Deals

Phillies executives Jimmy Wilson and Gerry Nugent said the club will trade for profit during spring meetings. They could move Dolph Camilli or Curt Davis if offers are right, with the Giants and Cubs looming rivals. no names confirmed.

Philadelphia Jimmy Wilson Gerry Nugent National League Phillies Phils Wilson Dolph Camilli Curt Davis Giants Chicago Cuba Camilli Jimmy Cubs Chuck Klein New York Davis Klein

Springfield shooter Charien Young wins Florida Trapshoot opener

Charien A. Young of Springfield O won the opening Florida State Trapshoot event in Daytona Beach breaking 199 of 200 targets. Joe Heistand of Hillsboro O tied for second with 193, while C E Hine of Chardon had 178.

Daytona Beach Fla Charien A. Young Springfield Joe Heistand Hillsboro C. E. Hine Chardon

Cavalcade Highlighted as Derby Favorite Tracks at Santa Anita

Cavalcade trains at Santa Anita as jockey George Woolf prepares to ride in the Santa Anita Handicap next month. The Brookmeade Stable runner, bred for speed, clocked 1:57 4 5 for a mile last Saturday while rival Discovery plans a public workout after the fifth race with stablemate Seotch Bun.

Santa Anita Brookmeade George Woolf Cavalcade Discovery Brookmenade Seotch Bun A. G. Vanederbili

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