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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

9

Tiger trouble muddles Tigers’ midseason hopes

Detroit reports on Mickey Cochrane Hank Greenberg and Schoolboy Rowe show uncertain returns from injury and illness. Cochrane may return July 15 after thyroid improvement but may not play this season. Greenberg's wrist cast removal is near, with two weeks for strength, while Rowe endures a recurring shoulder issue limiting reliable pitching.

Mickey Cochrane Hank Greenberg Schoolboy Rowe Cochrane Henry Ford Hospital Mickey Valley Wyo Max Wild del Baker Bengals Mike Tigers Boston Tommy Bridges Yankees Navin Field Greenberg Rowe Washington Howe Baker New York el Dorado

Saints Stay In Contention In AA Race

The Saint Paul Saints beat Kansas City 7 to 3 to sweep a three game set and close to four games of the lead Milwaukee. Glenn Spenser limited KC to nine hits as St Paul pounded three Blue pitchers for 17 hits. Rain postponed Minneapolis Milwaukee and Louisville Toledo games. Columbus and Indianapolis had no schedule.

Columbus A.P St. Paul Saints St. Paul Kansas City Glenn Spenser Saints Milwaukee iColumbus Indianapolis

Texas Centennial Bid Goes With Bout Talks in Dallas

Maxie Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman conferred with Texas Centennial Expo officials about matching Baer against James Braddock for the heavyweight title. Hoffman said Braddock had not replied to the challenge, and Baer is ready to fight anyone in top condition. Medalist Eva Shorb won with 85 as Mrs Strauss captured medal honors in the Stark County women’s golf tourney in Canton.

Dallas Tex U.P Maxie Baer Ancil Hoffman Texas Centennial Exportton James Je Braddock Hoffman Raddock Max Canton RT. Strauss Alliance Apolleyins Rk County Eva Shorb Massillon

Three Arrests Reported in Pomeroy Jail Blotter

POMEROY three arrests listed Monday night in the jail blotter. Bessie Deem Bottom held for nonpayment of an old fine. John Murphy brought in Fostoria by Police Chief Dana Facy on a nonpayment charge. Jank Quillen Syracuse jailed by Constable Grindley on an intoxication charge.

Pomeroy Bessie Deem Bottom Unity John Murphy Fostoria Dana Facy Jank Quillen Syracuse Grindley

Woman in Office 25 Years in Turlock

Mrs Anna Believes she holds an American record for in office years as secretary of the irrigation district. Believed to be the longest serving female official in the district’s history, the 25 year tenure marks a notable milestone in local governance.

Turlock Cal Anna Eh Pe Surirrigation District

Jacobs Faces Lizana. Jacobs Strongest US Hope at Wimbledon

Helen Jacobs of California, the lone American survivor, meets Anita Lizana of Chile in the Wimbledon women's singles semifinals. Stammers, Jedrzejowska, and Mathieu loom in other quarterfinals as rounds proceed amid rain delays and doubles action featuring Van Ryn, Allison, and the German duo von Cramm and Henkel.

Wimbledon Eng America Helen Jacobs California Anita Lizana Chile Miss Jacobs Santiago Kay Stammers Britain Miss Stammers Mlle Jadwiga Jedrzejowska Poland Mme Simone Mathieu France Fraulein Mary Horn Germany Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Brookline Mass England Wilmer Allison Texas Johnny van Ryn Baron Gottfried von Cramm Henner Henkel Bryant Grant Atlanta Gerald Stratford San Francisco Hughes-Tuckey Donald Budge Gene Mako Mako

Marino Earns Titular Bout

Tony Marino the bantam from Pittsburgh earned a title shot at Sixto Escobar by stopping Baltazar Sanghile of Spain in the 14th round in New York Monday night. Sanghile opened with a flash knockdown before Marino rallied with a left hook jab attack, cutting the Spaniard and sealing the knockout with a left hook and two rights.

New York U.P Tony Marino Pittsburgh Sixto Escobar Baltazar Sanghile Spain Sangchile Marino Sanghile

Concentration tops common faults in women golfers

By ART KRENZ NER service Golf Writer the article asserts that the average woman golfer is hampered more by concentration issues than by physical faults. It urges players to seek lessons to improve focus and performance.

NER Service

Women Golfers Find Time For Recreation And Health

The article discusses women balancing household duties with golf as exercise and recreation. It notes golf restores health and provides an enjoyable afternoon activity, and mentions how tournament play can sharpen focus and concentration, enhancing performance.

Roosevelt Speedway Letter Details Secret $85,000 Race Plans

A confidential letter from Larry Smits describes Roosevelt Field's four mile enclosed speedway to host Columbus Day race on October 12. It cites $800,000 cost, 45 competitors, top European drivers, no gas limit, and speeds above 75 mph with superchargers allowed.

Henry McLemore NEW York U.P Larry Smits Roosevelt Speedway Smits Speedway Henry H Roosevelt Raceway Roosevelt Field Lindbergh Chamberlin Byrd Indianapolis Europe Larry P.S United Press

Reds Rally Past Cubs 4 3 for Seventh Straight Win

Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 4 to 3 in seven innings on a seventh inning rally led by Derringer. Key hits by Goodman Scarscella and Herman spark the surge as Lombardi pinch hits and Cavaretta misplay trigger runs. Crowd reaches about 34 000 as Reds pull within a half game of fourth place.

Cincinnati U.P Cincinnati Reds Reds Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Derringer Curt Davis Cubs Chicago Goodman Scarscella Herman Stanley Hack Lombardi Campbell Cavaretta Chapman Kampouris Derringer H.O.A Hack W. Herman FO. Caine Mainminsine Galan Demaresc Gil Dinens Davis

Zaleski CCC Team Seeks Sunday July August Games

The Zaleski CCC squad, ages eighteen to twenty four, all amateurs, seeks Sunday afternoon games in July and August. They have won all Sector League games so far and only lost two other contests to Mineral nine and Rad cliff organization. Teams should contact R Lawrence, Educational Advisers CCC Camp 8-54, Zaleski, Ohio.

Zaleski CCC Mineral Nine Radcliff Lawrence Educational Advisers CCC Zaleski Ohio

Cleveland Indians to Play Exhibition vs St Louis Cardinals

The Cleveland Indians and the St Louis Cardinals will play an exhibition game here next Monday. The Indians wrap up a series Sunday at Chicago and then return home for another exhibition before resuming against American League opponents on Thursday.

Clevela U.P Cleveland Indians St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Wiskrats Europe North America Continent

Carl Nanna Aces No 7 At Elms Course

Carl Nanna of New Marshfield, a left handed golfer, scored a hole in one on the 00 yard No 7 hole at the Times course Sunday. Witnesses say they had to restrain him from taking the ball and green home as a souvenir.

Carl Nanna New Marshfield Carl Times

Glouster Neighbors to Host Ohio Collieries in Ball Clash

Glouster Thomas Jewelers Soft Ball team from Nelsonville meets Ohio Collieries here on Wednesday. Pitcher Henry, undefeated in five wins against two losses, will start for Glouster. Clubs seeking games should write Jack Bell at 23 Summit Street Glouster.

Glouster Thomas Jewelers Nelsonville Ohio Collieries Henry Jack Bell Summit Street

Yawkeymen Open Series With Yanks

New York Yankees return from the west to host Boston Red Sox in a five game set starting with a double header. Joe Cronin's Red Sox seek to close the seven and a half game gap as Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees pace the American League. Cubs and Cardinals battle for first as Reds beat the Cubs 4 to 3.

NEW York Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Gold Stockings Yawkeymen West Yankees Joe Cronin Joe McCarthy Red Ruffing Monte Pearson Lefty Gomez Lou Gehrig Murderers Row Bronx Bombers Joe DiMaggio Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Cubs Bruins

Softball Results and Upcoming Plains Longstreth Game

The Plains Junior nine will play Longstreth on Friday at 2 p m Batteries: The Plains Nelson and Stilwell Longstreth Jones and Smith Write Bennie Harrison The Plains Ohio for game requests Sea water contains about four grains of gold per kilogram per Professor Haber’s anniversary in Germany

Plains Junior Nine Longstreth the Plains Nelson Haber Germany

Marshall Is Mat King Columbus Final Heavyweight Title

Everett Marshall, a blond from La Junta Colorado, defeated Ali Baba in 30 minutes 20 seconds to claim the undisputed heavyweight wrestling title. The bout drew about 10 000 spectators as Marshall dominated with a slam and body hold, throwing Ali Baba from the ring and pinning him.

Columbus Frank Gotch Everett Marshall Husk la Junta Colo Ali Baba Marshall University of Denver

Clover Farms Ends The Plains Streak At Home

The Plains Clover Farms saw its 11 game winning streak snapped by New Straitsville with a 10 to 7 defeat. Errors marred Clover Farms counting 10 mistakes as Newark Pure Oils visit The Plains on July 4 at 3 p.m. Next Sunday July 5 Adelphi, now operating the Logan franchise, comes to Clover Farms field.

New Straitsville Plains Clover Farms Clover Farms Newark Pure Oils Plains Field Adelphi Logan

Stancines Amatees Matchups Across Cities Reported

The Stancines amatees schedule lists games including Chicago at Cincinnati St. Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Detroit at Chicago Boston at New York Cleveland at St. Louis Washington at Philadelphia Columbus at Louisville Indianapolis at Toledo St. Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City as part of the circuit.

Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn American Detroit Cleveland Washington Association Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City National Clus IL Pet St Louis American Club A) Pvt Oston St Paul

Noted trainer dies in Lexington at 43

Patrick R. Griffin, 43, a retired harness horse trainer, died at the Kentucky Horse Breeders' Association track in Lexington. Griffin served as timer at the recent grand circuit meeting held there.

Lexington U.P Patrick R. Griffin Kentucky Horse Breeders’ Association Griffin

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