Local teams, players, and coaches feature in this period portrait
Fragmented account covers Athens CHS and North High School basketball efforts, coach changes, and player notes. Mentions include Irene Blaettner Hickman, Col umbus High figures, and Corcoran football memories. Includes casual sports chatter on equipment, cars, and era athletic views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North High
Mt. 94
Hickman
Gradio University
Cduh
Irene Blaettner
Ing
Columbus
Pleasant
W. Va
Maroon Ace Maintains Lead With Scoring Totals
Chicago AP report notes Bill Haarlow, the Maroon guard, adding to his season total despite tight Big Ten defense. Michigan defeated Chicago 51 to 33, ending Lang’s season with a shoulder injury. Purdue meets Chicago Saturday as Minnesota visits Ohio State. Indiana leads standings with 5 wins and 0 losses.
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Chicago
Big Ten
Bill Haarlow
Haarlow
Duke Vance
Northwestern
Chelse Tomagno
Michigan
Earl Myers
Wolverines
Wolverine
Indiana
Purdue
Ann Arbor
Bill Lang
Lang
Ohio State
Washington
George Washington University
Buckeyes
Columbus
Lafayette
Minnesota
University of Louisville
Kentucky
W. L. T.P. O.P. Indiana
Regents Take Badger Probe
Regents in Madison launch a five member inquiry into university athletics after criticising a faculty led athletic council report. The dissension centers on coach Clarence Spears and athletic director Walter Meanwell. The council said Meanwell’s counseling of football captain elect John Golemgeske did not follow procedure while regents dispute transfers of authority to the council and seek broader athletic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin Regents
Regents
Athletic Council
John Gloemgeske
Walter E. Meanwell
Clarence Spears
Golemgeske
Meanwell
Lan
George Washington Thumps Buckeyes In Five-Point Win
George Washington crushed Ohio State 45 to 23 on Monday night. MacDonald led OSU with nine points while Kiesel topped GW with 14 as the Buckeyes suffered their worst defeat of the season after an earlier loss to the Buckeyes. The note adds that there are 114000 blind persons in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Ohio State
Bucs
MacDonald
Kiesel
Freckle-faced Patty Berg Poised for Women's Golf Crown
The note highlights Patty Berg as a likely future women’s golf champion within two to three years. It also mentions Jesse Hill joining the Senators in a deal with the Yankees, slated to be leadoff man for Bucky Harris, and Joe Greenberg trying out with Detroit. Bernard Kafchinski changes name to Bernard Cobb and George Pipgras set to umpire in the NYP League next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Berg
Bernard Kafchinski
Bernard Cobb
George Pipgras
Yankee
Red Sox
Cronin Faces Hopes as Red Sox Buy Big Names
Boston owner Tom Yawkey invested heavily in stars like Jimmy Foxx Wes Ferrell Roger Cramer and Heinie Manush to spark a pennant run. Joe Cronin must guide an aging lineup with 27 to 34 year old regulars including Foxx Ferrell Manush Berg and Moe Berg as the club aims for improved results this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joe Cronin
Tom Yawkey
Sesson
Yawkey
Red Sox
Lefty Grove
Wes Ferrell
Oscar Melillo
Cronin
Johnny Marcum
Roger Cramer
Eric McNair
The
Athletics
Heinie Manush
Senator
Sox
Roster Yawkey
Joseph E
San Francisco Cronins
Joe
Jimmy Foxx
Foxx
Ferrer
Melo Almada
Heinie
Manush
Cramer
Rick Ferrell
Moe Berg
Stars Fall On Fenway Park And Joe's Dilemma With Roster
The article outlines Manager Joe's rosters choices as he weighs benching star players or shifting infield positions to optimize teamwork. It notes ratings of players like McNair Werber Foxx and Melilla, plus a pitching staff featuring Henry Mustaikis Rogers Salvo Grove Ferrell and veterans vs rookies. The piece emphasizes the challenge of balancing veteran performance with rookie talent amid an abundance of quality players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNair
Joe
Foxx
Bill Werber
Melilla
Jim Henry
Memphis
Alex Mustaikis
Little Rock
Lee Rogers
Manuel Salvo
Sacramento
Grove
Ferrell
Cleveland
Johnny Mareen
Connie Mack
Fritz Ostermueller
Johnny Welch
Rube Walberg
Joe Cascarella
Syracuse
Head Play Returns as Santa Anita Handicap Contender
Los Angeles report notes Head Play, trainer Mrs Silas Mason, posted a 1 37 4 5 mile in a trial at Santa Anita. The effort suggests improving form after a long layoff, contrasting a mediocre seven furlong race last week and positioning for the $100000 Handicap next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Silas B. Mason
Hunter Wins From Goggin In San Francisco Open
Willie Hunter, the 43-year-old Los Angeles professional, captured the San Francisco match play open title with a 4 and 2 victory over Willie Goggin in Monday’s 36-hole final. Hunter’s 16 holes in the afternoon were five under par, sealing the win on the 34th green with a 30-foot chip for birdie as Goggin finished 76 to 75 in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Willie Hunter
Los Angeles
Willie Goggin
Hunter
Goggin
Scots of Wooster to meet Denison tank squad Saturday
The Scots of Wooster College seek a third victory as they face Denison University in a home meet after winning twice against Ohio Wesleyan. The article notes Wooster's prior wins and mentions a historical coin reference from 1792.
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Denison Wooster
Scots of Wooster College
Denison Tank
Wooster
Ohio Wesleyan
St. John Versus MIT Professor Over Big Ten Policy
Ohio State athletics director L. W. St. John accuses MIT professor George Owen of complete ignorance of Western Conference eligibility rules after Owen sends a letter apologizing for misquotations. Owen declines to be drawn into controversy and questions the value of further investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Raps
Big Ten
Columbus
L. W. St. John
Ohio State University
George Owen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
St. John
Owen
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Karl Compton
Massachusetts Tech
Professor Owen
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Boxing results from multiple cities show various outcomes
Eddie Zivic defeats Gene Salva on points in Chicago. Barney Ross stops Lou Kalper in Philadelphia. Lou Feldman and Marty Bimmons win on points in Pittsburgh. Joe Ferrando defeats Fritzie Zivic in New York while Nat Litfin tops Johnny Mauro. Kinglevinsky KO's Butch Rogers in Oakland. Johnny Durso outpoints Wavaghn in Louisville.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eddie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Gene Salvatore
LaSalle
Ill
Philadelphia
Barney Ross
Lou Kalper
Newark
N. J
Lou Feldman
New York
Norfolk
Marty Bimmons
McKeesport
Honey Boy Jones
Joe Ferrando
Jersey City
Fritzie Zivic
Nat Litfin
Johnny Mauro
Oakland
Calif
King Levinsky
Butch” Rogers
Los Angeles
Louieville
Johnny Durso
Wavaghn
Cleveland
Blaeholder Sold to Cleveland Indians for 7500
George Blaeholder a right handed pitcher from Philadelphia was purchased by the Cleveland Indians for 7500. President Alva Bradley said Blaeholder will tutor young pitchers and provide relief when needed.
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Cleveland
George Blaeholder
Philadelphia Athletic
Cleveland Indians
Alva Bradley
Blaeholder
St. Louis Americans
Cincinnati Reds Name A Youthful Kid Team For 1936
Cincinnati Reds unveil a 36 man roster for training trips to Puerto Rico and Florida. The group averages 26 years 3 months, younger than last year's youngest in the major leagues. Kiki Cuyler is the oldest at 36, with 23 right handed hitters and 13 left. Initial training begins in San Juan on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Puerto Rico
Florida
Kiki Cuyler
Chicago
Grissom
San Juan
P. R
Wrestling Results From Atlantic City and Beyond
In Atlantic City George Keverly 215 of Chicago defeated Ralph Garibaldi 201 of Italy in one fall. In Paterson Karl Potello 200 of Romania beat Sammy Cohen 200 of New York two straight falls. In Rochester Abe Kashey 215 of Paterson NJ defeated Sammy Carter 230 of Indianapolis in one fall. In Camden Joe Montana 178 of Camden NJ defeated Charley Grubmier 175 of Kansas City two falls to one. In Wilmington Joe Gavoldi 200 of Three Oaks MI defeated Charley Strack 232 of Stillwater OK, Strack disqualified.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
MM. J
Eorge Keverly
Chicago
Ralph Garibaldi
Italy
Paterson
N. J
Karl Potello
Romania
Sammy Cohen
New York
Rochester
Minn
Abe Kashey
Sammy Carter
Indianapolis
Camden
Joe Montana
Charley Grubmier
Kansas City
Wilmington
Del
Joe Gavoldi
Three Oaks
Mich
Charley Strack
Stillwater
Okla
Ross Wins Swift Return in Eight Rounds at Convention Hall
Barney Ross, welterweight champion, debuted in 1996 with a decisive eight round victory over Lou Harper before 6,000 fans at Convention Hall Newark. Ross displayed workmanlike ring generalship and sharp punching to dominate the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Barney Ross
Convention Hall
Lou Harper
Newark
N. J. Boy
Dolly Stark Demands Pay Raise From Baseball Umpire
Albert Dolly Stark National League umpire and Dartmouth basketball coach says 9000 dollars a year is too little for a lone, isolated role where the highest praise is silence. Ford Frick urges delay while Stark contemplates quitting and seeking better pay.
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New York
Albert D
Dolly) Stark
Ford C. Frick
Stark
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Chicago Heavyweights Clash In White Hope Tourney
Hank Bath of Fort Morgan Colorado meets Billy Treest of Batavia Illinois tonight in Chicago Stadium to decide who stays in the white hope tournament. The 10-rounder follows a weather delay and Bath is seen as a Joe Louis successor candidate while Treest is favored in the neighborhood circuit.
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Chicago
Hank Bath
Fort Morgan
Colo
Youngster
Billy Treest
Batavia
Ill
Bath
Jack Kearns
Joe Louis
Treest
Harry Thomas
Fagle Bend
Minn
Big Bill Fogarty
Syracuse
N. Y
Heinz Kohlhass
New York
Tom Baxter
Buffalo
Buddy Knox
Dayton
Spin Neilson
Red Wing
John Erjavec
Duluth
Ohio Wesleyan sees improved stock with McAdams return
Ohio Wesleyan gains a boost as Johnny McAdams from Urbana returns to campus after several months in California. The star guard from last season rejoins the Wesleyan quintet as students resume activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Johnny McAdams
Urbana
Wesleyan
California
Automobiles on Farms Reach Fifty Eight Percent
A survey indicates 58 percent of farms in the United States own automobiles. The data point reflects ownership patterns among rural households and agricultural operations surveyed nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Appointment of F R Owens as Executor in Athens County
Notice states F R Owens of R D 4 Coolville Ohio has been duly appointed Executor of the Estate of Owens deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated January 24 1936 at Coolville. Probate Judge 8 M Johnson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Owens
R. D
Coolville
Ohio
Owens
Athens County
M. Johnson
Said County
Athens Five Hits Offensive Stride in Key Week
Athens High School's Bulldog basketball team, led by Coach Pete McKinley, eyes a strong finish to the first semester as they host Middleport and then Logan High. With a .664 shooting percentage and a five-game win streak possible, the team relies on Basil Gordon's defense and Coury and Webb's guard play to offset often giving opponents the opening tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Athens High School
Bulle Dogs
Pete McKinley
Yellow Jackets
Logan High School
Chieftains
Bulldogs
Gallipolis
Nelsonville
Basil Gordon
Big Red
Coury
Littler
Webb
Faulkner
McKinley
Jackson
Braves to Pick New Nickname For Patriotic Season
Boston Braves weigh a new nickname likely The Bronchos as veteran Walter Maranville nurses a leg fracture. The 48 year old infield star aims to extend his NL record by playing in 119 more games to reach 2 785. Maranville remains confident of a regular role despite injuries.
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Boston
Boston Braves
Walter James Vincent Maranville
Maranville
Rabebit
Hans Wagner
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