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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1936

Page

11

World track stars gather for final Olympic trials

The Randalls Island meet brings 259 athletes to compete in 12 of 17 events for 56 U.S. squad spots. Notable faces include milers Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke and Bill Bonthron with other star names like Archie Williams Ralph Metcalf Jesse Owens and Paul Halleck among contenders in sprints middle distances and field events.

New York Randall’s Island California United States America Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke Bill Bonthron Bonthron Archie Mn Romani National Collegiate Athletic Association Charlie Fenske Wisconsin Archie Williams Jimmy Lavalle Harold Smallwood University of Southern California Williams Bill Carr Ben’ Eastman Ohio State A.A.U.V Charlie Beetham Pittsburgh Johnny Woodruff Chuck Hornbostel Indiana Jimmy Miller Los Angeles Lou Burns Howard Borck Ross Bush Abe Rosenkrantz Beetham Jesse Owens Marquette Ralph Metcalf Eulace Peacock Mack Robinson Pasadena Whas Owen Met Earle Meadows Bill Sefton Walter Marty Ken Carpenter U.S.C Gordon Dunn Olympic Club Phil Levy Paul Halleck Ohio University Anderson

Dead heat ruled in Thistledown race after photo eye fails

Electric camera at Thistledown race track failed to photograph the winner in the third race. Judges could not separate John Bane and Boston Sound, declaring a dead heat. The result affects a daily double bettors on both races.

Cleveland U.P Thistledown John Bane Boston Sound Daily Double Bernard F

Quarter Final Matches Begin In Net Event

Norman Blickle of the University of Chicago and Bob Nihousen of Ohio State renew their rivalry in the feature quarter final of the Ohio State tennis tournament. Joe O'Brien, a one armed starter from Fort Thomas Kentucky, upset Byron Bauer before meeting Don McNeill of Kenyon College in the next round. Eugene McAuliffe the top seed beat Henry Uhi 6 3 6 4 and meets Al Moore of Youngstown after Moore defeated Courtney Rock 6 1 6 4.

Cleveland Norman Blickle University of Chicago Bob Nihousen Ohio State Buckle Nichousen Northwestern Joe O’brien Fort Thomas O'Brien Byron Bauer Erie Bauer O’brien Don McNeill Kenyon College MccNeill Norbert Burgess Chicago Eugene McAulifee Henry Uhi Los Angeles McAulifee al Moore Youngstown Moore Courtney Rock

Armour Wins 1927 National Open at Oakmont in Dramatic Finish

Tommy Armour rallies from two strokes down at the seventeenth hole of the Oakmont playoff to defeat Harry Cooper. Armour lands a daring pitch over a trap to the pin, finishing with 76 to Cooper's 79 as advice on grip and iron play accompanies the recount.

Tommy Armour Oakmont Harry Cooper Armour Cooper Tommy

Little and Thompson Win Pro Exhibition At Ridgewood

Golf stars Lawson Little and Jimmy Thompson defeated Horton Smith and Harry Fees 4 and 3 in an exhibition at Ridgewood Country Club. Little earned medalist honors with a 7 under par score, while Thompson shot 71 and Smith 75. Ridgewood par is 72.

Cleveland-Aup Lawson Ittle Jimmy Thompson Horton Smith Harry Fees Ridgewood Country Club Little Thompson Smith Rees Ridgewood

Grass Run Side Hill Notes and Local Travels

William Nicholson fell seriously ill Tuesday and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. A series of visits and social gatherings are noted, including numerous relatives and friends from Buenos Aires, Akron, San Antonio, Columbus, and Cincinnati visiting local residents. The week also reports military camp departure, birthday surprises, and changes of residence among area families. City Park Zoo adds a note on monkeys in a converted stable monkey house. Golfing talk mentions cross state lines at Sunningdale course. Hollister softball beat Gloucester Juniors 21 19 and Broadwell interests seek games.

William Nicholson Sheltering Arms Athens Harold Rawlings Buenos Aires Argentina South America Lewis Saxton Robert Nash Harry Saxton Saxton

Speed Attempt Delayed By Utah Storm At Bonneville

British speed ace Captain George FEF. T. Eyston awaits clear weather as a heavy rainstorm drenches the Bonneville Salt Flat course delaying the 24-hour automobile speed record attempt. AAA timer A. C. Pillsbury notes a possible two to three day postponement and a potential 58 hour grind. California fish industry value noted as over 25 million dollars in 1931.

Bonnesville Salt Flat Utah U.P George Fef. T. Eyston A. C. Pillsbury AAA Eyston

Major League Play Resumes After All Star Break

Major league action returns after a three day break. Yankees open a home stand versus the Cleveland Indians as they lead the American League by ten games. In the National League the Cardinals fight the Cubs for first, while the Dodgers face the Cubs in a doubleheader. Browns and Athletics clash in cellar series. White Sox visit Red Sox and Tigers meet Senators. Reds host Bees, Pirates welcome Phillies.

Boston Lou Gehrig Gehrig Rick Ferrell Joe DiMaggio Yankee Jerome Herman Dizzy) Dean NEW York U.P New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Ican Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Browns Chicago White Sox Fenway Park Red Sox Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Cardinals Cubs New York Giants

Report of the Condition of the Seeing Gheeco Co in Ohio 1936

Bank balance sheet details show loans and discounts at 29 with bonds and securities, real estate, cash on hand, and reserve assets. Directors signatories certify the statement true, sworn July 7, 1986, before Notary Public Burleigh.

Banking House U. S Couto County OF Athens C. G. O'Bleness W. RB. Lawwrence L. G. Worstell L. Jones Violam Burleigh

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