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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1936

Page

9

Bobcats Beat Flyers to Lead Buckeye Standings in Busy Night

Ohio University edged Dayton 37 to 29 at Gem City to move into third place in the Buckeye Conference with a 3–2 record. Nick Lalich led scoring with 16 points as Ohio built early leads 13–2 and 17–5. Dayton’s Meisner and Riita added late momentum, but Ohio held on with strong inside play and a solid team effort.

University of Dayton Flyers Gem City B. T. Grover Ohio University Bobcats Dayton Flyers Chick Meisner Nick Lalich Lalich George May Gene Riita Ohio GFT Aidiissists Ip Coniichsistabienientioa Ei Esteses TEGOG Fy Mna Nse Senniens Shingleton Aici Sila Inmeeeipeniteiren Alexander Zotkiewicz Melaner Malley Esceed Neue Tei Dees Alibin mi Nein Malakas Rinta Hood McDonough Meisner Scholle Malloy Schwab Tehan Xavier Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Wesleyan Ohio U Miami Marshall

Ohio State Cleared by Conference Inquiry on Payroll Jobs

The Western Conference athletics commissioner Major John L. Griffith and the Big Ten infractions committee found 15 Ohio State football players who appeared on state payrolls acted on their own initiative with no collusion. They concluded the appointments matched those of non athletes and did not affect academics.

Charles Dunkley Chicago Ohio State Columbus John L. Griffith Big Ten High Court of W. J. Moenkhaus University of Indiana A. C. Callen University of Ilinois Martin L. Davey Ohio Davey Major Griffith Ohio State Athletic Griffith State of House of Representatives Senate Capital University Department of Public Works Highway Department Joseph Clauss University of Wisconsin Robert Purdy Purdue Ohio Highway Department National Collegiate Athletic Association

Giants spring tour fuels towns and talks of umpire life

The Giants plan a wide southern circuit before the April 14 opener, using exhibition games to boost profits and engage small towns. The piece notes shifts in baseball roles, from players to umpires, and quotes Tim Hurst on salaries and the evolving coaching and umpiring careers in major league baseball.

James Orkin New York Terry Giants Mamia Tly Bill Ard Oil Company Louth Rotary Club Sid Keener St. Louis Fred Marberry Arberry Marthe Tim Hurst

Cats and Pioneers Lead Buckeye Conference Race

Ohio Conference standings show Marietta Mt Union Wittenberg Capital Baldwin Wallace and Toledo in pursuit with Ashland and Oberlin near the bottom. George Emrich of Glouster was sent to Worthington sanitarium for treatment, accompanied by his wife.

John Carroll Toledo St. Johns Wilmington Urbana Ohio Marietta Mt. Union Wittenberg Capital Baldwin-Wallace Toledo Wooster Muskingum Akron Findlay Denison Bowling Green Otterbein Case Kent State Ohio Northern Kenyon Ashland Oberlin Heidelberg Glouster George Emrich Worthington Emrich

Haarlow Leads Big Ten Scorers In Five Games

Bill Haarlow of Chicago tops the Big Ten scoring race at 65 points in five games after a 10 point effort against Northwestern. John Townsend of Michigan moves to 54 points with 11 at Minnesota, pushing Warren Whitlinger of Ohio State to second.

Chicago Bill Haarlow Haarlow Northwestern John Townsend Michigan Minnesota Warren Whitlinger Ohio State J. Townsend Mich Whitlinger O. State

Three Big Ten Games Highlight Weekend Schedule

Purdue hosts Chicago at Lafayette as part of a trio of league clashes. Minnesota shocks Michigan 31 to 26, while Northwestern defeats Chicago 42 to 27. Indiana leads with five straight wins, Ohio State plays GW tonight, and Indiana meets Louisville Friday.

Purdue Chicago Minnesota State Maroons Michigan Boilermakers Bill Haarlow Lafayette Gophers Ohio State Columbus George Washington Washington D. C Indiana University of Louisville

Legion of Decency to List Classified Movies in New York

The New York archdiocesan council of the Legion of Decency chaired by Alfred E. Smith will prepare and circulate the legion's classified list of motion pictures.

New York New York Archdiocesan Council of the Legion of Decency Alfred E. Smith Legion

Charles Laughton in Paris as Cyrano disguise

The film actor Charles Laughton was found in a Paris hotel wearing a stringy mustache and flowing hair as part of his Cyrano de Bergerac disguise for an upcoming film. He uses makeup to shape his appearance as the character.

Charles Laughton Paris France Nature Cyrano de Bergerac

Yost Urges Keeping Football Rules Unchanged

Nashville report quotes Fielding H. Yost saying at Palm Springs that he will attend the football rules meeting with one suggestion to "leave em alone." The 62 year old University of Michigan athletic director calls today’s game a great one and hopes officials keep it as is.

Nashville Tenn Fielding H. Yost Palm Springs Calif University of Michigan

Cue King Admits He is Slowing Up

J Howard Shoemaker of New York, 57 year old furniture salesman and 21 time national billiards champion, concedes Father Time catching up after losing to Alvin Hardgrove of Detroit. He still declines to go pro and says he never practices for a match despite his storied career.

New York America J. Howard Shoemaker

84 Yard Run Lifts Lions Past Packers in Narrow Victory

Ace Gutowsky rushed 84 yards for a decisive touchdown as the Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 10 to 3 at Gilmore Stadium. The former Oklahoma City University player dashed off tackle through the Packers secondary, standing up at the goal line. Twenty two thousand fans saw the game, with many turned away as the stands filled.

Los Angeles Ace Gutowsky Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Oklahoma City University Packers Gilmore Stadium

Stone in Candy Bar Triggers $82500 Suit in Court

Elizabeth M. Woolley of Perrysburg sues Curtiss Candy Co. in Common Pleas Court claiming a stone found in a candy bar chipped her teeth and caused severe pain requiring dental work.

Bowling Green Common Pleas Court Elizabeth M. Woolley Perrysburg Curtiss Candy Co Chicago

Al Gordon Killed At Ascot Speedway

Long Beach racer Al Gordon died after his car crashed over the retaining wall on lap 119 of a 200 mile Ascot race. Mechanic Spider Mallock is in critical condition. Gordon had survived previous crashes in Indianapolis events, famously joking about danger.

Los Angeles al Gordon Long Beach Calif Ascot Speedway Gordon Spider’' Mallock Helen Gordon

Grand Circuit Sets Dates for Expanded Tour Next Summer

Stewards of the Grand Circuit opened a closed door session to fix dates with plans for an enlarged loop. Ten to twelve cities may host events, including San Diego Pomona Indianapolis Lexington Syracuse Goshen Boston Columbus Toledo Cleveland Springfield Illinois and Milwaukee. The North Randall course in Ohio is slated to host the first two weeks from June 29 to July 11.

Cleveland San Diego Pomona Calif Indianapolis Lexington Syracuse Goshen Boston Columbus Toledo Springfield Iil Milwaukee North Randall

Bulldogs Face Middleport and Logan This Week

Athens High School basketball heads to Middleport on Wednesday and Logan on Friday for two away games. The Bulldogs aim to extend a four game win streak and improve defense against Middleport’s compact offense on a smaller court. Coach Pete McKinley focuses practice on passes and plays for both road tests.

Ohio Athens High School Middleport Logan Bulldogs Walt Phode Yellow Jackets Athens Bulldog Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Gallia Athena Nelsonville

Hunter Goggin Reaches San Francisco Match Play Final

In the 36 hole San Francisco match play open final round California pros Willie Hunter of Los Angeles and Willie Goggin of San Francisco vie for a 1675 purse. Goggin advanced with a 3 and 1 win over Ray Mangrum while Hunter beat Ky Laffoon 2 and 1 in the quarterfinals.

California San Francisco Hunter Willie Hunter Los Angeles Willie Goggin Craig Wood New York Goggin P.G.A Ray Mangrum Ky Laffoon Chicago Jimmy Thomson Ridgewood N. J Mangrum Horton Smith Wood Benny Coltrin

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