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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1936

Page

11

Athens High Basketball Faces District Tournament Exit Question

Athens High prepares for the district basketball tournament with doubts about advancing. New Lexington, Portsmouth, Gallia and Marietta-Chillicothe loom as top rivals as team seniors brace for possible end of high school athletics this season. McKinley’s lineup features four juniors and three seniors as reserves compete for final playing time.

Athens High New Lexington Polis Gallia Athens Ohio Gymnasium Tsmouth Lion Bulldogs Sams Pomeroy Pete McKinley Chillicothe Hillicothe Portsmouth Mariel Entwistie Lawson Wilson Entwists Lneup Athens High School

Funerals Held for Joppa Residents and Local News Briefs

Mrs. Alice Barber 81 died February 25 at her son Leonard’s Eden home. Funeral Feb 27 at Nazarene Church Eden conducted by Rev Spencer. Survived by 12 children and two brothers Charles Blake and Edgar Blake. Roscoe Blake 74 died February 26 in Athens hospital. Former local, lived in Mineral. Funeral Feb 28 at Eden VU Church conducted by Rev Kittle. Survived by eight children, 49 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren.

Joppa Alice Barber Leonard Eden Nazarene Church Spencer Racine Charles Blake Edgar Blake Roscoe Blake Athens Mineral Eiden Eden VU. B Kittle New Marshfield Ralph Chevalier Run Coolville Rs. C. W. Sanders L. R. Bahr Ambrose Kibble Parkersburg

Senator Moore Receives Lindbergh Appreciation Letter

Senator Moore and New Jersey Governor praised by Lionel Lindbergh for efforts in searching for the Lindbergh baby. The letter thanks the state police and officials for their work during the kidnappin crisis.

Washington Moore New Jersey Lindbergh Lionel Charles A. Lindbergh

From His Own Horse Kenton

George Elwood a locksmith in Alger shod 440 horses last year without mishap. Today he sustained four broken ribs after his own horse kicked him as he led it to a feed lot.

Kenton George Elwood Alger

Registrar orders arrest of motorists with old tags

Columbus State Patrol Units will arrest motorists using 1936 license tags before March 10. Tags must be displayed after April 1 under directive from Frank West, registrar of motor vehicles.

Olumbus Frank West Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Dizzy Dean and Virgil Davis threaten fists in St Louis feud

Virgil Davis vowed to punch Dizzy Dean the moment the pitcher appears in the clubhouse as the Cardinals prepare for a Havana trip. Davis, six foot six, and Dean have long clashed over decisions of the 1935 season, with front office the arena for their antagonism. Davis pressed for a $40 000 payoff, threatening to move on if not met, while Dean planned golf and travel pending terms.

Bradenton Fla Dizzy Dean Virgil Davis Davis St. Louis Havana Dean Dizzy Birmingham Ala Cardinals Branch Rickey Frankie Frisch Cardinal Storm Center Diz Joe Medwick Babe Ruth St. Reersburg Camp Foellowed Sam Breadon Gulfport California

Kamm Predicts DiMaggio Will Shine in Major League

Willie Kamm, ex White Sox and Indian standout and head of the Mission club, says Joe DiMaggio, the Yankees prospect from the San Francisco Seals, has the talent to become a major star. He predicts a strong batting start and steady fielding, noting nerves early but quick adjustment.

San Francisco Willie Kamm White Sox Joe DiMaggio Yanks San Francisco Seals Willie Mission Club Joe McCarthy

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birth

Broadwell social items list multiple visits across families including Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman with son Stewart visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Conant. The record notes ill health for Elmer White and a birth announced by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest White a son named William Eugene born February 27.

Broadwell John Zimmerman Stewart Joseph Conant D. D. Smith Ed Smith Thelma Honda Roseville Oscar James Junia White Harry Vandyke Marietta Ernest White William Eugene Scott White Arch Sprouse John Sprouse Alonzo Vernon Luhing Harvey White Maria Teshe White Herb Hooper Athens Frank James

Berg Faces Tough Final Bid in Florida East Coast

Patty Berg grumbles at erratic golf yet advances toward the Florida East Coast women’s tournament final in St Augustine. She and defending champ Maureen Orcutt Crews are top contenders as Berg meets Jean Bauer and Crews faces Sylvia Annenberg in today’s rounds.

ST. Augustine Fla Patty Berg Minneapolis Florida East Coast Patty Maureen Orcutt Crews Miss Berg Jean Bauer Providence R. 1 Marion Turpie

New Yorker Leads Field in Hollywood Open Golf

Clarence Doser of Rochester moved into a slim lead at Hollywood, Florida, after a 67 in round three, totaling 135 for 36 holes. He sits just ahead of Tony Penna of Pensacola and near a pack including Johnny Revolta, Denny Shute, Harry Cooper, Vic Ghezzi, all within striking distance at the $2,500 Hollywood Open.

Hollywood Fla Clarence Doser Rochester N. Y Doser Tony Penna Pensacola Penna Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Denny Shute Boston Harry Cooper Chicago Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J

Demand Shakeup at Carnegie Tech

Carnegie Tech president Dr. Robert Ernest Doherty arrived to meet faculty and outline policies while The Tartan student paper pressed for an athletic shakeup. The edition urged removal of football coach Howard Harpster and claimed athletics should be taken out of business and returned to students.

Pittsburgh Robert Ernest Doherty Carnegie Tech Tartan

Wrestling Results From AP Carded Dates Across Cities

Wrestling results including Danno O Mahoney defeating Joe Dusek in Scranton and Yvon Robert beating the Blue Mask in Trenton. Also Ernie Dusek over Fred Grubmier in Allentown and Jack Washburn defeating Henri Piers in Boston. John Pesek and Pat McGill won in Lincoln with multiple straight falls and decisions.

Scranton Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Joe Dusek Omaha Trenton N. J Yvon Robert Canada the Blue Mask Allentown Ernie Dusek St. Louis Fred Grubmier Harlan Iowa Boston Jack Washburn Los Angeles Henri Piers Holland Lincoln Nebr John Pesek Ravenna Bill Demetras Greece Pat McGill Baron Ginsberg New York

Boxing Card Results From East to Midwest Tonight

Nathan Mann won a points decision over Don ald Barry in New York. Al Casimini outpointed Brescia Garcia in New York. Wesley Ramey defeated Bobby Pacho in Grand Rapids. Chuck Woods beat Billy Celebron in Milwaukee. Frank Misko stopped Bill McDowell in Muncie.

Associated Press New York Nathan Mann Donald Red) Barry Washington D. C al Casimini Brescia Garcia San Antonio Tex Grand Rapids Mich Wesley Ramey Bobby Pacho Los Angeles Milwaukee

Mount Union begins spring football practice coaching plan

Mount Union College will start spring football drills next week under Coach Harry Geltz. Practices will focus on fundamentals and conditioning as the squad prepares for the upcoming season.

Sprosg Mount Union College Harry Geltz

Prisoner Testifies About Time Spent In Multiple Jails

A man testifies that after being locked up he has served time in jails in Miami Muskogee Toledo Atlanta Syracuse and Chicago. He notes an interest in jails and says habits formed by long practice are hard to break.

Miami Muskogee Toledo Atlanta Syracuse Chicago

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