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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
9
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Readable fragments reference an evening event, music, and performances by a choir or orchestra. Mentions Athens, likely a local venue, and names such as George and Regina in business or social notices. Several scattered phrases suggest schedules for Tuesday or weekend gatherings and community activities.
Ohio University basketball coach Butch Grover broke the amateur course record at Athens Country Club with a 68 over 18 holes, two strokes under the former mark held by Johnny Fischer. Grover carded rounds of 33 and 35 with three birdies and an eagle, missing only a short par putt on 18.
The Cubs boast a six man rotation led by Lon Warneke with two wins and Larry French at four decisions as they extend a 12 game winning streak. Tex Carleton Curt Davis Bill Lee and Roy Henshaw split the rest wins while the staff holds opponents to 76 hits in 12 games. Philadelphia’s Phillies fall 4 1 as French wins again.
Logan Rachelmacher Park will host the Hocking County Boy Scout Camporee on June 25 and 26. City officials approved park use for the event as Scout officials plan to attract troops from across the county.
A New York writer predicts Maximilian Schmeling will defeat Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium Thursday night. The column mocks Louis’s nicknames, weighs Schmeling’s training, and argues for Schmeling with expert cornerman Joe Jacobs delivering the plan.
Zell Eaton, 22, from Oklahoma, won the Illinois Open golf championship in Decatur by firing a 66. He started with 35 then a 31 final nine, overtaking three-time defending champion Harry Cooper of Chicago. Tied for second were Johnny Revolta, Tommy Armour, E. J. Harrison, Eddie Williams, and Ky Laffoon with 142 or 143 scores.
Chauncey residents Chauncey Mrs Charles Child ress and Mrs Elroy Williams have returned from a two weeks visit in Barberton Ohio. Mr and Mrs Verne Robinett and children Haydenville were guests Sunday of Mrs Lizzie Robinett and Mrs William Sisson and family Millfield. Charles Harvey Courtney Chauncey is in Millfield visiting his aunt Mrs C N Sanders and family. Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders are spending a few days with their son Fred Sanders and family in Morgan.
The Standings show Columbus leading Kansas City 6 to 4 and 10 to 2 in different divisions, with Milwaukee 14 and Toledo 2, Minneapolis 9 and Indianapolis 2. Thursday games include Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at Boston in national play, plus Washington at Detroit and New York at Cleveland in American play. Open date noted for scheduling gaps.
Lyle Judy, a standout minor league star from 1935, will join the Columbus Red Birds in a swap that sent Frank Dolsack to Sacramento. Judy, who posted 107 steals and a .337 average with Springfield in the Western Association, had been with Sacramento at second base and was injured in a Louisville accident, delaying his major league progress. Old cemetery unearthed in Newburgh New York workers uncover Revolutionary era bones. coroner notified.
Ohio Wesleyan announced that two varsity football players Ralf Coleman of Steubenville and Ray Overturn of Lebanon, along with freshman star Donald Hayes from Clinton Indiana, were declared ineligible for scholastic deficiencies. Coleman alternated at center with Overturn last fall while Hayes showed promise as kicker and passer.
Notices hereby given that Aldo Mc Kinley of R 3 Coolville Ohio has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of E Belle McKinley deceased late of Athens County Ohio Dated this 8th day of June 1938 8 M JOHNSON Probate Judge of said County 6 10 30th Notice is hereby given that Foster B Cornwell of Athens Ohio has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Har A Beebe deceased late of Athens County Ohio Dated this 2nd day of June 1938 8 M JOHNSON 6 2 3008
George Kirkley reports on the boxing showdown between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. Louis is an 8-1 favorite with bets hinting at a record gate near 800000 dollars. Analysts expect Schmeling to fight bravely though Louis could score a knockout in a shorter or longer time based on the German’s risk and Louis power.
The Knoxville Smokies chase a rule to win by two runs after losing 41 one run games last year and opening the new season with 11 similar defeats. The Southern League club led in one run losses and fears a repeat as they consider legislation to end the streak.
In St. Louis a day of busy baseball business saw 38 players moved between clubs in the Cardinal chain system. In Johnstown Pennsylvania the Middle Atlantic League club is led by Wilbur Good, manager, with his son Bill at shortstop, forming a notable father son pairing.
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