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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

9

DiMaggio era spirit spurs Italian line in majors

Dan Daniel notes a strong Italian Roman lineage among early major league players, highlighting Yankees stars Lazzeri Crosetti and Mimaggia and listing Italians at second base, first base and catching positions across several teams. The piece traces historical reps and mentions past figures like Pinelli and Lombardi.

Joe DiMaggio Daniel M. Daniel New York World- Telegram New York Yankees Tony Lazzeri Frankie Crosetti MiMaggia Ruppert Rifles Daniels

Barney Ross Wins Non-Championship Welterweight Bout

Barney Ross outsmarted and outslugged Phil Farr over ten rounds to win nine of the ten in a non-championship welterweight bout. The undercard featured Tribe 8 defeating the Red Sox 3 to 2.

Washington U.P Barney Ross Phil Farr Ross

Giants loom as definite flag threat in pennant race

New York Giants under Bill Terry surged into third place in the National League with seven wins in nine games. They moved within 6 1 2 games of the Cubs and 9 1 2 of the lead, following an 8-2 victory over the Cardinals powered by home runs from Ott Mancuso and Leiber. Cubs beat Dodgers 3-2 as Johnny Moore homered three times. Phillies pummeled Pirates 16-4. Reds edged Bees 7-4. Indians beat Yankees 8-3. Browns toppled Yankees 6-5. White Sox defeated Washington 3-2 in 12 innings. Tigers lost to Phillies 7-6.

NEW York New York Giants Bill Terry Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Giants New Yorkers Cardinals Terry Chicago Frank Gabler Ott Mancuso Leiber Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Larry French Johnny Moore Chuck Klein Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Boston Bees Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Yanks St. Louis Browns Washington Red Sox Philadelphia Detroit Tigers

United States Open Polo Championship Opens August Twenty Eighth

The U S Open polo championships will start August 28 marking the earliest opening match since before World War era, as announced by the U S Polo Association. Katydids sing in unison creating a chorus that sounds like one insect.

New York U.P U. S

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County announces a public auction of two Carthage Township parcels under an Order of Sale. First tract contains about fourteen acres in Section 36. second tract is twenty three acres in Section 30 on South Canaan Road. Premises appraised at 700 dollars. minimum bid two thirds of that. Cash due at sale. Charles St Patton Sheriff. M B Hughes Attorney.

Athens Ohio Carthage Town Carthage Guysville ECOND Carthage Township Ohio Company South Canaan Road Charles ST Patton Athene County M. B. Hughes

Big Three of Tribe click in Indians hot streak

Cleveland's Big Three Earl Averill Roy Weatherly and Hal Trosky powered a 12 win surge in 14 games. Averill collected four hits against the Boston Red Sox, Trosky two and Weatherly one. It was Averill's 17th straight game with a hit, Trosky's 16th and Weatherly's 11th.

Cleveland U.P Earl Averill Roy Weatherly Hal Trosky Indians Averill Boston Red Sox Trosky Weatherly Averilll

Redlegs Rally Past Bees For Second Straight Win

Cincinnati Reds beat Boston Bees 7 to 4 as Paul Derringer earns the win in relief after a rough start. Reds rally from 3 2 deficit in eighth inning behind Charley Dressen’s club and timely hits, with Sammy Byrd and Alex Kampouris homering. The clubs meet again today.

Reds Jim” Chaplin Alex Kampouris Sammy Byrd Charley Dressen Chaplin Johnny Lanning Joe Coscarart Byrd Bounder Derringer Don Brennan

Woodward entry favored in Arlington Classic prospects

William Woodward's Granville and Isola tor are seen as likely among top three in the Arlington Classic for three year olds. Also eyeing Mr. Bones Memory Book Hollywood and sprinting filly Flora Dora after brief morning workouts.

Chicago U.P William Woodward Granville Isolator Mr. Bones Memory Book Hollywood Floradora

Athletes Near End of Ocean Trip to Berlin

The U S Olympic team nears Hamburg after a sea voyage aboard the Manhattan. Glenn Cunningham Don Lash and Charles Hornbostel trained at Havre while Avery Brundage praised conduct, noting only one misconduct report. Glenn Hardin and Joana Deluscan named best looking athletes. Cunningham and Katherine Rawls among most popular. Jesse Owens and Glenn Morris also prominent in rankings. Betty Robinson led women runners with runner ups.

Havre Avery Brundage American Olympic Committee Brundage Glenn Hardin Greenwood Joana Deluscan Detroit

Standings and Friday Games Across Leagues

The standings list Columbus Milwaukee and others with scores like Louisville thirteen to one Minneapolis and more. Friday’s national games feature Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. American games include Boston at Detroit New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cleveland with Washington at St Louis and Kansas City at Columbus.

Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Club National Ce Bork Ccdtm Phaduten Winssnenain Corereo Snnwaniinesion Washington Oo St. Louis Ee Miladelphia Clup Associatic Ww. L. Pet Nationa Cincinnati Neagu Rooklyn

Ex-champs eliminated as Public Links crown advances

In Farmingdale New York Frank Strafaci the last defending champion fell in the second round to George Studinger a 35 year old San Francisco taxicab driver. The field of 16 to 18 holes today to trim to four for Friday's semi finals includes players from nine states the District of Columbia and Hawaii with Pat Abbott from California among favorites and Claude Rippey tied with Jim Molinari sharing medal honors.

Frank Strafaci Brooklyn George Studinger San Francisco Strafaci District of Columbia Hawaii California Pat Abbott Claude Rippey Jim’ Molinari

Clover Farms Triumph Over Glouster In 2 To 1 Victory

The Plains Clover Farms defeated Glouster 2 to 1 on their home field. D Nelson pitched strongly allowing four hits and recording 10 strikeouts for the Plains, securing their first win in four tries.

Chicago Cubs Dodgers Ab.r.h.o A . Galan Herma B Allen Hartnett R.H.O.A Jordan Hassett Watkins Tos Nity Socal Bordagaray Plains aG'treaux Berres Witham Mungo Frey Clover Farms Chicago Carbondale Brooklyn Coe Somerset Hock Reynolds Winn Bolton Gyre Kress Hallam Whitehill Witham Chicago Ab.r.h.o Zimmer Radcliff If Aa Ae Ee Ee Rosenthal Wie Oemenegeaie the Plains Ty Te Kreevich FC Seneseensab Ae Hunter Is Bonard Camitsanmses S. Smith Appling Excenenenuse Harrison Hayes Nelson Sewell Hawk Whitehead Thompson Whetstone D. Nelson Washington Glouster Chapman The Plains Clover Farms

Young Married Men to Tangle With Veterans in Plains Clover Tilt

The Old Timers led by Doc Nelson will face the Young Married Men under Russ Michael at The Plains diamond on Sunday afternoon. Lineups feature Dec Nelson and Michael with key roles. game starts promptly at 1 o'clock as Jimmy Gibson handles the umpire duties.

Nelson Russ Michael Somerset Plains Diamond Dec Nelson Les Coon H. Howard Mike Krivesti Hap Rollison Oscar McGee, &Sr C. Tinkham George Besacoe M. Koon Michael P. Tipton J. Tinkham B. Wallace B. Bescoe Joe Wallace Oscar Mee Gee Lohsey KE. McDonald Slater Cline Haughey Pearson Hammer Everett Smith Jimmy Gibson

Carbon Hill Hosts Hocking Glass in Evening Baseball

The Carbon Hill baseball team faces Lancaster’s Hocking Glass on the local diamond tonight at six o'clock. The matchup pits two squads with different styles as they seek an early-season win on the field.

Carbon Hill Lancaster

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