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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1936

Page

9

Aggressiveness in baseball managers: a double edged trait

The Sport ing News praises aggressive leaders like Frankie Frisch and Burleigh Grimes for driving team hustle and morale while warning that uncontrolled temper and umpire-baiting undermine teams. It notes Grimes clash with Fred Haney and other belligerent minors managers who hinder progression.

Sporting News Frankie Frisch Cardinals Frisch Burleigh Grimes Louisville Colonels Bloomington Grimes Louisville Colonels Burleigh Trautman Fred Haney Toledo Louisville Pilot

Eyston Aims For Three World Records At Salt Flats

Capt. George E T Eyston returned to the Bonneville Salt Flats to chase three more world records as he previously topped two of his own marks. He seeks to improve the 24 hour and 12 hour records set last year, while challenging John Cobb’s six hour record. Eyston already broke his hour run record reaching 162.529 mph and surpassed his 200 kilometer mark with 162.42 mph in the recent run.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah U.P George E. T. Eyston John Cobb Eyston

Olympic expense outlook tighter before Berlin trip

American Olympic Committee officials announced a hopeful response to a nationwide plea for funds to send U S teams to Berlin. With $150 000 still needed less than ten days before sailing, New Yorkers bought tickets to track and field finals at Randall’s Island boosting the pool as the park department donates the stadium.

New York U.R American Olympic Committee United States Berlin Germany Randall’s Island New York Park Department

Fidgety Phil Collins Signs with Mills Club

Chicago reports that Phil Collins nicknamed Fidgety, a former pitcher for the Phillies and Cardinals, has been signed to pitch for the local Mills semi pro baseball team.

Chicago Phil" Collins Phillies and Cards Iocal Mills

Lange Prominent Muskingum Coach Joins North Carolina Staff

William F. Lange longtime Ohio athletics figure since 1917 and Muskingum College coach and athletic director since 1923 will move to the University of North Carolina as backfield coach under head coach Bear Wolf. Lange helped Huron High reach the state basketball title and built Muskingum into a football and basketball power.

NEW Concord William F Bill) Lange Ohio Little Huron South Lange Muskingum College Backfeld University of North Carolina North Carolina Raymond Bear) Wolf Texas Christian University Carl Snavely Carolina School Wolf Francis A. Schmidt Oho Huron High School Raymond 0. Detrick Ohio Wesleyan William V. Slyker Evansville Ind Pat Duffy Cleveland Martin L.davey Ad Klein Huron C. J. Detrick Ray Wittenberg College Wittenberg London High School Cleveland West Tech Muskingum

AA Attendance Soars 45 Percent In First Half

The American Association reports a 45 percent rise in attendance for the first half of the current season. President George M. Trautman announced that the eight clubs drew 176000 more fans than in the corresponding period of 1935.

Columbushur American Association George M. Trautman

Cardinals Bow In Exhibition

Cleveland Indians beat the St Louis Cardinals 7 to 6 in an exhibition game. Rookie Bob Feller and Paul Kardow limited the Cardinals to nine hits while George Uhle contributed as Indian coach. A four run eighth inning secured the win for Cleveland.

Cleveland-U.p Cleveland Indians Tribe St. Louis Cardinals Bob Feller Iowa Paul Kardow Zanesville George Uhle Cardinals St. Louis Kardow Feller Cleveland Uhle Leslie Munns Indians

Great Golf Great Golf by Art Krenz

The downswing should shift weight to the left leg guiding the moment of impact. This helps the shoulders rotate smoothly and enables a complete follow through. Bracing the left side before contact lets the right side follow through without hindrance.

Reedsville-Racine Take Main Event In Holiday Sports Night

Racine defeated Reedsville 4-3 in the main event of the holiday program. Young women won 22-4 in the women’s softball game and young men won 18-7 in the men’s tilt. Reedsville schedules a Saturday clash with Tuppers Plains.

Reedsville Racine Tuppers Plains

American Leaguers Match Pitching of Senior Loop With Powerful Offensive

Baseball fans pack Boston to watch the 1930s all star game lineup. Dizzy Dean faces Lefty Grove with hubbell and Davis rotating for the NL while Gehrig DiMaggio Averill Goslin Galan Collins loom as the AL sluggers. Joe McCarthy arrives to manage amid carnival expectations as fans vote and cheer.

Dizzy Dean Lefty Grove Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Tional League Board of Strategy Dean Carl Hubbell Curtis Davis Hubbell Davis Lou Gehrig Joe DiMaggio Karl Averill Goose Goslin Ruth Gehrig Foxx Simmons Cronin Joe McCarthy Mickey Cochrane Grove Grimm Augie Galan Cubs Ripper Collins Cardinals Gomez Pearson Rowe Harder Vernon Kennedy Tommy Bridges Tigers Detroit del Baker TNT DiMaggio Appling Goslin Averill Gehringer

Rio Grande Community Notes Spanning Worship and Visits

A Rio Grande Sunday sermon at M. E. Church by Reverend Owen from Oak Hill drew a large audience with Mrs Avanelle Hall singing solo. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Wilber Alban and daughter Wilberta Thurman, and Mrs G C Liggett and daughter returning to Detroit.

Rio Grande M. E Owen Congregational Oak Hill Avanelle Hall Wilber Alban Wilberta, Thurman A. J. Clark G. C. Liggett

Manero Wins Open Prize Photo for Advertising

Tony Manero, winner of the National Open, received $500 for a personal photograph to be used in advertising. The Italian golfer also earns tributes from equipment manufacturers for endorsing their products.

New York Tony Manero

Archies Triumph and Secret Low Heartbeat Mystery

Archie San Remani rose from a near fatal 18 year old truck accident in Frontenac to a bold Olympic hopeful, beating Gene Venzke and Bill Bonthron at Princeton and chasing Berlin finals. He boasts a resting pulse around 44 to 62, a trait doctors say aids endurance. He is a junior at Emporia State Teachers College studying music and plans to teach, cornet in hand.

New York Archie San Remani Kansas Town San Romani Princeton Palmer Stadium Gene Venzke Bill Bonthron Glenn Cunningham Archie Conley Marines Frontenac The United Press

Redlegs Plan To Re-enact Days of Old

Cincinnati Reds celebrate 50th NL debut and 60th league anniversary with a retro game in 1876 rules. Parade to the ballpark features a championship tilt against the Boston Bees, with guests including George Wright and August Wisser. recalls Reds’ early logs and 1869 1870 minor league success.

Redlegs Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Red Stockings Reds Cleveland Boston Bees George Wright August Wisser Yord Frick Kenesaw Mountain Landis W. R. Branham American Association Lansinburg Lansingburg Nation Association of Professional Baseball Players N. A. PB

Canton Slugs Past Boston Nationals in Exhibition Rollick

The Canton team of the Mid-Atlantic League beat the Boston Bees 11 to 6 in an exhibition game. The teams combined for 27 hits including five home runs and six doubles, showcasing Canton’s power.

Canton U.P Boston Bees

Plains Softball Triumphs Over Clover Farm Nine

The Plains softball team defeated Clover Farm nine 7 to 5 as Haddox pitched for the pickup squad. Earlier, Plains beat Carbondale 2 to 1 in a tight game and then routed Hi ay Department 18 to 6.

Clover Farm Strong Plains Clover Farm Clover Farms Haddox Plains Carbondale Hi Ay

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