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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1936
Page
9
Condensed column recaps Connie Mack selling players for fortunes and star turnouts from Puccinelli and Kelley. Mentions Mickey Cochrane's retirement bid, Joe DiMaggio, and Brooklyn’s dire franchise state amid owners' dabbling and calls for new investment to revive the team.
National League toppled the American League 4 to 3 in a dramatic All-Star game led by the Gas House Gang of St Louis and the Chicago Cubs. Diz Is Star pacing NL charge as crowd of 25 454 witnessed a tense showcase of diamonds celebrities.
Henry McLemore argues for measuring track speeds in miles per hour to aid reader understanding. He jokes about fictional world records and compares mph to familiar speeds, proposing mph scoring for sprints and distance, and questions the glamour of traditional timing formats.
Cleveland antsy before opening series with the Yankees in New York. Manager Joe McCarthy draws heat after Yankee selections during the all star game, including using McHarder in the last two innings and leaving Monte Pearson idle. Indians accuse McCarthy of unfair handling of pitchers.
Princeton trainer Matty Geis blamed Bonthron’s poor AAU performance on golf. Bonthron, world record holder for 1500 meters, finished fourth as the winner posted 4:54.2. Geis said Bonthron played 40 to 50 holes daily, exhausting his muscles and hindering his run.
Dizzy Dean praised his St Louis club after a 4-3 victory over the American League all stars. He noted he had only fair speed and allowed no hits in the first three innings while striking out three and issuing two walks.
Dean Hubbell and Warneke dominate the American League as the National League wins the All-Star game. Dean throws nine batters with no hits in three innings, Hubbell holds the AL to two hits in three, and Warneke secures the late-inning lead. Cubs and Cards players shine, with Hartnett driving in runs and Ott and Riggs adding late-game action.
Fashion note from Reno reports a shift in rodeo headwear as ten galion hats fall out of favor and this year’s style features the new "Hot Tamale" hat.
Floyd Sarvis a 19 year old Shawnee lad won his second professional fight at Sand Beach Park Akron on July 4 by knocking out Paul Weaver in the second round. He weighed 202 pounds to Weavers 198 and is trained by Alex Molnar with Frank Buhla assisting.
Weary from the air and water dives five hopefuls compete for the national AAU platform diving crown in New York. Mary Hoerger 13 from Miami Beach Athletic Club leads, facing rivals Cornelia Gillson Ruth Nurmi Velma Dunn and Helen Howard in a four compulsory and four optional dive program.
Boston Bees split two exhibition games in Dayton. They lost 16 to 6 to Canton, then beat the Dayton Ducks 8 to 4 in 10 innings. A wild pitch with the bases loaded and Coseharart’s homer gave the Bees the decisive margin in the 10th, with Gene Moore also homering.
Cincinnati golfer Bill Cleasy has not yet entered the Ohio Public Links tournament to be held July 18-19 at Akron's J Edward Good course. An expected field of at least 100 competitors is anticipated. The event is 72 holes with the Sylvanus Pierre Jermain trophy to the winner. After 36 holes on day one, players will be divided into flights for the final rounds.
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