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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1937

Page

10

Bobcats Beat Cincinnati 34 26 in Buckeye Race Fight

Ohio University defeated University of Cincinnati 34 26 at the Queen City Wednesday night to stay tied for Buckeye Conference lead with Marshall and Ohio. Coach Grover weighed a playoff with Marshall if Cincinnati fell, while the Bobcats improved to 18 3 this season and 16 2 against conference foes. A hotel sign in Minneapolis noted a self serve check in with no night clerk.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati Queen City Buckeye Ohio Ishall College Bobcats Thundering Herd B. T. Grover Marshall Cam Henderson Cincinnati Grover New Concord Muskingum- Wooster Tories HOTEL Minneapolis U.P Bill Mason Sauk Rapids

GOES TO BARBERTON FOR NEW POSITION

Craig travels to Barberton on Wednesday seeking a fresh job. The move targets a new position in the city, with hopes of improving prospects.

Barberton Craig

Estel Crabtree Signs for Eleventh Season with Rochester Wings

Nelsonville star Estel Crabtree will join Rochester Red Wings in Leesburg Florida for spring training starting March 1 1937. The outfielder, rated top IL player, batted .346 with 14 homers in 1936 and has agreed to a salary increase in his 11th pro season with Rochester.

Tree Hocking Valley Leesburg Fla Oliver French Rochester Red Wings Crabby Daytona Beach St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Pookies Red Wing The Red Wings Dubuque, Iowa Nelsonville French Estel Crabtree Rochester Crabtree Bladesmen Wings

Yankees Sign Lefty Gomez And Crosetti

New York reports Vernon Lefty Gomez and Frank Crosetti have agreed to terms with the Yankees after final talks with owner Jacob Ruppert. Details of salaries not disclosed. Gomez previously earned 20000 and sought 16000, with a 12000 offer then discussed. Crosetti’s contract arrived by mail from San Francisco.

NEW York U.P Vernon Lefty) Gomez Frank Crosetti New York Yankees Gomez Jacob Ruppert Crosetti San Francisco

McDonald Named Captain Of Buckeyes In Two Sports

Ohio State names Jim McDonald of Springfield captain of the 1937 38 basketball team and co captain of the football squad for the coming fall. Ralph Wolfe of Youngstown shares football captain duties. Previously only Joe Hoffer led both a major and minor Buck team. Monograms awarded to seven varsity stars including Dye, Radebaugh, George, Thomas, Hull, and Baker.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Husky Jim McDonald Springfield Bucks McDonald Ralph Wolfe Youngstown Joe Hoffer Sterling Little Tippy’ Dye Dye Jack Radebaugh Augie George Fat Thomas Jimmy Hull Dick Baker

Cat walks on two legs outruns dogs in Wisconsin

Peter Vander Wyst of Kaukauna owns a nine month old cat named Trixie born with hind paws turned outward. The unusual feline walks on its forepaws and often outruns neighbor dogs to the nearest tree, according to Vander Wyst.

Kaukauna Wis U.P Peter Vander Wyst Trixie Vander Wyst

Gehrig Signs Movie Contract For Sturdy Frontier Role

Lou Gehrig, star first baseman of the New York Yankees, signs a film contract with Principal Pictures. He will play a rugged dam worker in Trail Blazers starring Richard Arlen, with a test shot scheduled today before he returns East for spring training.

Hollywood U.P Lou Gehrig Gehrig Sol Lesser America Lesser Principal Pictures Boulder Dam

Duquesne Rehires Clipper Smith as Head Coach

Duquesne University signs John P. Clipper Smith to a three year deal as head football coach. Smith led the Dukes to the Orange Bowl championship last season and received a higher salary, though terms were not disclosed.

Pittsburgh U.P John P. “Clipper Smith Duquesne University Dukes J. J. Callahan Duquesne

Woman studies quakes Des Moines hobbyist records shocks

Des Moines resident Ver non R. Seeburger,U S Coast and Geodetic Survey grant recipient, installed sesamograph gear and operated it for two years recording two earthquakes in 1935 and 1936.

Des Moines U.P Mia Vernon R. Seeburger U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey

March Friday Horoscope Warns of Turbulence and Hidden Enemies

The Friday forecast warns of risky employment and labor issues with authorities and private affairs facing contention. Expect possible travel or abrupt changes and anxiety, yet hints of potential financial gains. Those born on this birthday may face a year of perplexity and cautious, prudent decisions.

Ohio State Faces Ohio in Key Wrestling Showdown

Ohio University Varsity meets Ohio State in a 3 PM Saturday wrestling match at the Men's Gymnasium. The Bobcats seek revenge after a 23 5 loss in Columbus with bouts at 175 pounds and heavyweight highlighting Hjalmar Olson vs Lightburn and Kaplanoff vs Adamczyk.

Ohio University Spike Mooney Ohio State Bobcats Columbus Thor Olson Olson Ohio Kaplanoff Adamczyk Bobcat Big Fred Vanz Northwestern Porozinski Shultz Keish DeTuerk Bijack Sepetowski Adamcsyk

Grimm Says Cubs Will Be Team To Beat In NL

Charley Grimm predicts the Chicago Cubs will be a top NL team, stronger than last year, with a lean 20 man spring roster. Key for success is solid defense in the infield led by Herman, Jurges, Hack and Collins, while Demaree and Galan compete for the outfield vacancies amid holdouts from Marty and Carleton. Hartnett anchors behind the plate with O'Dea backing him, and Parmelee adds pitching depth.

Grimm Cubs Chicago Charley Grimm Missouri Chicago Cubs New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Jimmy Collins Billy Herman Bill Jurges Stan Hack Char Ley Frank Demaree Angie Galan Joe Marty Demaree Marty Galan Tex Carleton Len Warneke Leroy Parmelee Charles Lee Gabby

All-Negro Heavy Bout Thrown Out in New York

Leroy Haynes of Philadelphia was disqualified for refusing to engage Eddie Blunt of New York in a 10 round all Negro heavyweight bout. Referee Billy Cavanaugh halted the fight after 1 minute 17 seconds of the seventh round on the New York boxing card.

New York U.P Leroy Haynes Philadelphia Eddie Blunt Billy Cavanaugh

Rosequist Quits Football to Work in Loan Office

Former Ohio State star Ted Rosequist, 29, who spent a long pro career with the Chicago Bears, announced he is quitting football to take a job at a loan office. Rosequist was set to be involved in a player exchange with the Philadelphia National League club.

Cleveland U.R Ted Rosequist Ohio State Chicago Bears Rosequist Philadelphia

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