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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1936

Page

9

Monteith Sees Louis Comeback If Given Immediate Action

Mitchs Musings argues Joe Louis needs prompt ring activity to regain confidence after Schmeling defeat. Monteith cites Johnny Dundee, Eddie Hanlon, and Thursday plans as examples of quick rematches sparking comebacks, stressing mental timing and renewed action over prolonged layoff.

Scotty Monteith Joe Louis Louis Schmeling Monteith Johnny Dundee Willie Jackson Philadelphia Johnny Jackson Dundee Eddie Hanlon New Orleans Joe Jacobs Detroit Jacobs Joe Max

Wild Horse Pepper Martin Delivers Two Wins For Cardinals

Pepper Martin, excluded from the National League all star ballot, starred for St Louis by delivering decisive performances against the Pittsburgh Pirates, lifting the Cardinals to a one game lead over the Cubs. He batted .317 and led the league in steals while contributing a clutch triple and a late hit that secured both games. The Giants fell to fifth as the Bees beat them, Reds moved into fourth, and the Yankees swept the Red Sox in a soggy slate.

New York John Leonard Pepper Martin The Osage Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Charley Grimm Wild Horse Joe Moore Mel Ott Giants Arky Vaughan Pirates Augie Galan Cubs Mace Brown Stu Paul Waner Medwick Moore Cardinals Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Boston Red Sox

All-Star Game To Milwaukee

The third annual all-star game of the American Association will be played July 10 in Milwaukee. Milwaukee entered as the early favorite after a 9 to 5 loss to St Paul but holds a three game lead over the Saints. Columbus Red Birds moved into third by beating Louisville 8 to 4 as Toledo won its sixth straight, and Kansas City edged Minneapolis 4 to 3 on Al Milnar wild pitching.

Columbus-Au Milwaukee St. Paul Brewers Saints Columbus Red Birds Louisville Colonels Toledo Madhens Indianapolis Kansas City al Milnar Minneapolis

Redlegs Seek Eighth Straight As Reds Face Cubs

Cincinnati Reds aim for an eighth straight win as they meet the Chicago Cubs in a high pitching duel with Al Hollingsworth set to start. The Reds sit in fourth, one half game behind Pittsburgh, after Boston Bees beat the Giants. Crosley announced he exercised an option to buy 3200 shares of controlling stock, with no board changes planned. Enteritis is cited as the leading cause of death among zoo animals.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cuba Reds Boston Bees New York Giants Pittsburgh al Hollingsworth Charlie Grimm Tex Carleton Carleton Powell Crosley Crosley

Schmeling Louis to Meet Again in September Showdown

The heavyweight rivals Max Schmeling and Joe Louis are set to clash again in Yankee Stadium this September. Promoter Mike Jacobs blocks joint promotion with Madison Square Garden, insisting on full control and a high price, with Braddock's title bout put aside for now.

Schmeling Louis New York U.P Max Schmeling Jimmy Braddock Jersey Joe Louis Joe Max Firpo Dempsey Yankee Stadium Rue de la Cauliflower Origa the Garden Braddock Maxie Champ Braddock Madison Square Garden Mike Dracobs Long Island Jacobs Dracebs Mike Col John Reed Kilpatrick Garden Brass Garden Kilpatrick Broadway

Goess Yanks Strong Defend Swim Titles at AAU Meet

GOES YANKEES strong in Olympic swimming events as she defends her 44 yard and mile free titles at the AAU meet in Manhattan Beach. She clocks 77.5 seconds for the mile, a mark unmatched in the event, securing a fourth straight year’s victory.

Yankees A.A.U Manhattan Beach

Budge Meets Perry In Wimbledon Semi Final Test

WIMBLEDON UP reports American Don Budge facing world No 1 Fred Perry of England in a semi final. If Budge wins he becomes a strong favorite to meet von Cramm or Austin in the final. Also noted are Davis Cup doubles tussle between Allison and Van Ryn and German pair and a weather-related halt.

Austin von Cramm Wimbledon Don Budge California Fred Perry England Perry Sorrel Budge Baron Gottfried von Cramm H. W Bunny) Austin Austin Wilmer Allison Texas Johnny van Ryn Philadelphia von Cramm Henner Henkel Ameri

Afghanistan to appear at Berlin Olympics with 16 athletes

Afghanistan will represent in Berlin for the first time with a 15 player hockey team and one athlete in broad jump and hop skip and jump. The Gulf Stream is misnamed. only a negligible portion of its volume comes from the Gulf of Mexico.

Delhi U.P Afghanistan Berlin Gulf Stream Gulf of Mexico

Discovery and Cavalcade To Tangle Again

CHICAGO. The $10,000 Stars and Stripes Handicap at Arlington Park on July Fourth will feature topweights and 42 nominees including Cavalcade, Discovery, Hollywood, Whopper, Nellie Flag, Roman Soldier, Azucar, Chanceview and Myrtlewood. Weights span Cavalcade 138, Discovery 130, Whopper 130, Hollywood 112, with other notables like Roman Soldier 129 and Nellie Flag 112 among the entries as the two aging champions vie for the three-year-old crown in a tense seasonal opener.

Chicago Discovery Alfred G. Vanderbilt Lly Santa Anita H. Headley Hollywood Headley Roman Soldier Azucar Stand Pat Count Arthur Good Goods Nellie Flag Chanceview Myrtlewood Psychic Bid Sabin Delphinium Billy Jones Corinto Sarade New Deal Observant Threadneedle

Major Leaders Batting And Home Run Figures Across Leagues

The data shows Gehrig of the Yankees leading batting with a .400 average from 69 games, 270 at bats, 88 runs, 108 hits. Radecki of the White Sox follows with a .373 mark from 52 games, 212 at bats, 45 runs, 79 hits. Dimaggio and Dickey also post strong averages for the Yankees, with .363 and .361 respectively, while Medwick leads runs batted in with 71 for the Cardinals. Gehrig stands out in hits with 108 and runs are led by Gehrig and Gehringer among top players. A note comments on water quality affecting brewing, saying soft water suits heavy ales while hard water yields bitter beer.

Gehrig Yankees Radeclt White Sox Sullivan Indians Dimaggio Dickey Vaux Trosky Medwick Cardinals Tne Gehringer Tigers Crosett Cohrig Jordan Bees

Suhr Named National League All Star First Baseman

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Gus Suhr was chosen for the National League all stars for the Boston game next Tuesday. Manager Pie Traynor announced the selection after a long distance call from Ford Frick, NL president, in New York. Bill Terry was the original pick, but declined, and Jimmy Collins was named by manager Charlie Grimm.

Pittsburgh U.P Gus Suhr Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Pie Traynor Ford Frick New York Bill Terry Giants Terry Jimmy Collins Charlie Grimm

Cambridge mail carrier faces 30 days jail for mail theft

Edward C Ellis of Cambridge Ohio, a 30 year postal employee, began a 30 day jail term after conviction on three counts of stealing from the mails. He had been discharged after 17 years service. Also reported a lost ring found in Haddam, Kas. Mabel Muth located a wedding ring her mother lost 25 years ago while gardening. ring was in good condition.

Columbus Edward C. Ellis Cambridge Ellis Post Office Haddam, Kas U.P Mabel Muth

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