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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

11

Five Yanks Qualify In British Open Field

Hoylake England four field of 107 players all with aggregates of 155 or better qualified for the 72 hole championship rounds of the British Open golf tournament. The five Americans who qualified were Gene Sarazen Ted Turner Joe Ezar Willie Goggin and Ernie Ball. Sarazen shot a 63 first day to sit within striking distance of the leaders.

Hoylake Eng Henry Cotton Tall Frank Ball Tannersville N. Y

Good Fishing Jack nets catfish catch at Stockport dam

Good fishing report from Stockport as Jack Lindley son of Mr and Mrs J A Lindley hooked a 15 pound catfish with help from Clyde Mansfield of Athens. He also landed a smaller catfish. Laurence Sweeny of Albany caught a 5 pound catfish and a smaller one. Earlier J A Lindley caught a seven pound perch.

Jack J. A. Lindley Stockport Clyde Mansfield Athens Larence Sweeny

Joyce Wethered’s smooth swing emphasizes body balance

English golf star Joyce Wethered relies on simple technique with weight flowing from left to right in the backswing. Her emphasis on ease and balance showcases a foundational approach to the game.

Joyce Wethered

Golf Swing Mechanics for Smooth Downswings by the Hands

The passage explains weight distribution and body mechanics in a downswing. It notes shifting weight from the ips downward to free the upper body. It describes hips feet responding to hand action, enabling the body to balance and allow the hands and arms to swing without interference.

Bradford Briefs and Local Notices

Miss Marcella Cust r of Minersville visited Miss Lillian Buck chalk, Miss Viola Might of West Rutland stayed with her brother Clarence Might. Morris and Adeline Harrison of Ruthana visited Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambert visited in Middleport Saturday evening. Bible School attendance last day was 109. Reverend Perkins filled his regular appointment Sunday night. Justice in high gear at Butte as Buckley convened court and sentenced a man to 30 days, suspended for employment. Officers in Oak Harbor to be quartered at Brieving Grounds due to a 50 percent increase in cavalry numbers.

Bradford Marcella Custr Minersville Lillianuck Viola Might West Rutland Clarence Morris Adeline Harrison Ruthana Charles Lambert Middleport Perkins High Gear Butte Mont U.R Louis A. Buckley Ada Job Oak Harbor Government Range Sir Harbor

Decathlon hopefuls vie for Olympic berths at Marquette

National decathlon championships at Marquette University field June 26-27 draw a strong West Coast, Midwest, and South contingent led by Bobby Clark Runar Stone Glenn Morris and veteran Hans Sievert. Morris rises as a top challenger while Sievert eyes defending world lead as eight events unfold across two days in Berlin hopes.

Milwaukee Marquette University Uncle Sam Berlin Kansas Jim Bausch Hans Sievert Germany Bobby Clark California San Francisco Olympic Club Runar Stone San Francisco State Glenn Morris Denver Athletic Club Midwest Jay Berwanger Chicago Don Elser Notre Dame Clyde Coffman Francis Cretzmeyer Iowa Ward Cuff Marquette South Harry Anderson Tennessee Perrin Walker Georgia Tech Barney Berlinger Far West Marquette University Stadium Jack Parker Sacramento Junior College Olympic Club of San Francisco Morris Clark

Picard Revolta Favored In Inverness Golf Field

Sixteen top professional golfers gathered at Inverness for the second Inverness Invitational. The event runs five days, with a best ball format over seven 18 hole rounds. Defending champions Picard and Revolta open against Mangrum and Wood. Construction in Toledo for January through May 1936 topped all years since 1930.

Toledo Inverness Henry Picard Johnny Revolta Ray Mangrum Craig Wood Horton Smith Harry Cooper Jimmy Thomson Lawson Little Jimmy Hines Willie Klein Tommy Armour Bobby Cruickshank Denny Shute Vic Ghezzi Walter Hagen Ky Laffoon U.P

Van Ryn Faces Perry In Wimbledon Showdown

At Wimbledon United Kingdom after three days of rabbit killing the tournament shifts to real matches with Fred Perry, world No. 1 and two time defending champion, meeting Johnny Van Ryn. Others include Wilmer Allison against Jacques Van Den Eynde and Bitsy Grant facing Edward Avery as Donald Budge battles J Lesueur.

Wimbledon Eng U.R Fred Perry Johnny van Ryn Philadelphia Wilmer Allison Jacques van den Eynde Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Edward Avery England America Perry Donald Budge California J. Lesueur France Helen Jacobs Jacqueline Goldschmidt

Sharkey Favored Over Brubaker in Fenway Bout

Boston U P reports former world heavyweight champ Jack Sharkey at 10 to 6 favorite to beat California’s Phil Brubaker in a 10 round bout at Fenway Park. Both seek an August title shot versus Joe Louis after Schmeling’s latest KO. Also notes U S per capita apple consumption at half an apple daily for every person.

Boston U.P Jack Sharkey Phil Brubaker California Fenway Park Joe Louis Max Schmeling United States

Mary Hoerger Defends Diving Title in New York

The National AAU women's swimming and diving championships open at Oriental Pool Manhattan Beach featuring 12 year old Mary Hoerger of Miami Beach Fla defending her three meter diving crown against 41 swimmers in the 100 meter freestyle race. Hoerger, noted as the world's youngest sports champion, seeks to retain her diving title as a 21-stroke field competes.

New York Oriental Pool Manhattan Beach Little Mary Hoerger Miami Beach Fila

Baer Booed By San Antonio Crowd After Bout

Max Baer faced boos from San Antonio fans after a three round knockout of Wilson Dunn. A police escort escorted Baer from the ring Wednesday night as Dunn’s hometown supporters vented displeasure.

Max Baer San Antonio Tex U.P Maxie Baer Wilson Dunn Dunn Baer Waily Chem

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