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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1936

Page

9

Seven Games Carded For First Day High School Meet

Southeastern Ohio high school players from 15 schools gathered at Ohio University gym for the district Class A tournament. Opening day features seven games with Chillicothe, Portsmouth, Marietta and Pomeroy viewed as top contenders, while Ironton and Hillsboro are dark horses.

Marietta-Portsmouth Nelsonville-Jackson N. Lexington-Wash, C.H Athens-Hillsboro Pomeroy-Chillicothe Greenfield-Gallipolis Wellston-Ironton Logan Southeasternhio Ohio University Gymnasium Chillicothe Portsmouth Marietta Pomeroy Ironton Hillsboro District High School

Churches in Syibisonville Sch Opens in Revival

GIBISONVILLE revival grows as Rev. C. A nderson preaches nightly at MEF Church through Thursday, with Sunday trios at the U B Church. Attendance drive to boost 5 percent of residents over five Sundays ends Easter Monday.

Syibisonville Gibisonville C. Anderson U. B U. Church Columbus Comunity Club Armine Chilcote Charles Robinson Pine Creek Howard Anderson Chilcote Nita Pelle Vorhees Nita Edna Kreider Annie Kline Panny Velva Brashares Ope Wylie McKinley Club Logan Delbert Davis Pleasant Wiliam Moore

Mortie Dutra Hurt in Arizona Car Crash

Mortie Dutra a Detroit golf professional was injured in a two car crash near Chandler Arizona in which one man died and another was seriously hurt Investigators said Dutra drove one of the vehicles Bernardo Valies 28 Goodyear Arizona was killed in the collision.

Chandler Ariz Mortie Dutra Detroit Mich Bernardo Valies Goodyear Dutra

Boxing results from New York and nearby cities

The Associated Press reports several amateur bouts. Charley Badami won on points over Dave Fine in New York. Frankie Hughes defeated Jack Lowery in New York. Frankie Williams stopped Allie Rowan in Jersey City. Ernie Hetherington beat Ace of Spades on points in Fargo. Glenn Lee edged Leon Zorrirta in Los Angeles.

Associated Press New York Charley Badami Dave Fine England Frankie Hughes Clinton Ind Jack Lowery Jersey City N. J Frankie Williams Newark Allie Rowan Fargo N. D Ernie Hetherington Bismarck Minneapolis Los Angeles Glenn Lee Nebraska Leon Zorrita

Only Another War Can Halt Berlin Games

New York dispatch notes the 1936 Olympic program in Berlin faces political and financial hurdles as racial and governmental disputes dampen support in the US Britain and France. Financing asks $300000 or more to cover complete American teams, yet organizers insist the games will proceed despite tensions.

Berlin New York Germany Teutons Amsterdam AAU AAA America U.S

Youth Dominates ABC Tournament With Booster Teams

In Indianapolis the American Bowling Congress event shifted to youth with 32 junior-only squads, plus booster teams. The Youth America squad, ages 11 to 17, competed as Police Team No 1 led by Chief Michael F Morrisey to first in boosters. Firemen's Team No 1 was second at 2 604, while the Policemen notched 995 in their final game, the high score to date.

Indianapolis Young America Michael F. Morrissey

Wrestling results across cities show multiple fall decisions

In Bridgeton Frank Malcewicz 180 from Utica defeated Ernie Peterson 178 from Alaska two falls to one. New Haven saw George Keverly 215 from Greece beat Irish Jack Donovan 220 of Boston. Albany hosted Rudy Dusek 225 of Omaha defeating Mike Maxurki 218 of Cohoes two falls to one. Newark reported Ernie Dusek 223 from Omaha defeating Abe Coleman 219 of Chicago two falls to one. Indianapolis had Pat OShocker 228 of Salt Lake City defeat George Zaharias 241 of Pueblo who was disqualified. Portland featured Yvon Robert 217 of Montreal beating Charlie Strack 224 of Oklahoma in straight falls.

Associated Press Bridgeton N. J Frank Malcewicz Utica Ernie Peterson Alaska New Haven Conn George Keverly Greece Jack Donovan Boston Albany N. Y Rudy Dusek Omaha Neb Mike Maxurki Cohoes

Baseball Camp News From Florida and California

Reports from multiple spring camps note Van Mungo optimistic about a finger injury not hampering pitching for the Dodgers. Myril Hoag tests as a pitcher in St. Petersburg. Giants plan seven infielders with Sam Leslie and Koenig in utility roles. Cronin hails Red Sox batting practice. Foxx and others connect. Dressen brings Reds to Tampa. Goodman vs Walker for outfield spots. Cubs show rookies Hiller and Gill. Dykes scouts for first baseman. Indians players suffer minor injuries in an intra-squad game.

ST. Petersburg Fla Myril Hoag Yankees

French families a growing a maiter across generations

In 1835 families averaged four children while today the figure has declined to two. The change reflects broader demographic shifts.

Halleck Heads to Central Intercollegiate Meet in South Bend

Ohio University star Paul Halleck will compete at the Central Intercollegiate Track and Field Meet in South Bend Indiana with coach William Herbert. Notre Dame's Don Filser previously beat Halleck in the shot put, and the two top weight men are expected to clash for first on Saturday. Herbert also plans Halleck for the Butler College Relays on March 21.

Paul Halleck Ohio University South Bend Ind William Herbert Athens Notre Dame University Don Filser Notre Dame Halleck Elser Middle West Herbert Butler College

Short Fences Are Explained by Stadium Builder P. P. Evans

Cleveland engineer P. P. Evans asserts nine ballpark projects show no deliberate effort to shrink fences for homers. He cites Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium as examples of careful site choices and yardage upgrades, noting teams invest to adjust foul lines rather than shorten fields.

P. P. Evans Yankee Stadium New York Babe Ruth Col Jacob Ruppert Boston

Dykes Expects White Sox to Fight for Top Division Place

Pasadena report notes Jimmy Dykes predicts the White Sox may finish in the American League's first division with a fair break. He praises pitching, outlines lineup questions including first base with Zeke Bonura, and discusses probable positions for Haas Appling Piet Kreevich Radcliff Stumpf Sewell Grube Ruel and others as spring training continues.

Pasadena Calif Jimmy Dykes Mule Haas Zeke Bonura Calif.a Chicago White Sox Boston Detroit Cleveland New York Bonura Mule George Mule" Haas Luke Appling Tony Piet Secon Minter Mayes Mike Kreevich Kansas City Ray Radcliff George Stumpf Luke Sewell Frank Grube Mervyn &Ken Harold Ruel

Columbus Kennel Club Show Opens at Capital City

The Capital City Kennel Club hosts its first semi annual all breed dog show with 500 dogs from 44 breeds competing over two days. Judge Col M. Robert Guggenheim will name the best dog of the show tonight. A great Pyrenees owned by Mrs Francis V Crane Needham valued Ch Ardos De Boum at 4000 dollars, the breed’s top price. Baron Von Brickweede owned by Erwin P Miller took best German short haired pointer on Tuesday night.

Columbus Capital City Kennel Club Col M. Robert Guggenheim Babylon America Francis V. Crane

12 Years of Ohio University Football

A review of Ohio University football covering twelve seasons. Key games, players, and milestones are highlighted, tracing coaching changes and notable wins across the period.

Ohio University

Ohio University 1934 football season recalled by coach Don Peden

Don Peden recalls the 1934 Ohio University Bobcats who faced many handicaps and misfortunes led by the death of President Elmer Burritt Bryan. The team struggled to three losses and a 27-0 defeat at Indiana, with key injuries and controversial Hoosier formations.

Ohio University Don Peden Elmer Burritt Bryan Doctor Bryan Don Woody Willls Wills Indiana Woody Hoosiers Ohio Big Ten Bobcats Miami West Virginia Walt Phode Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan

Pearl Chapel Social Personal Mention

Mr and Mrs La Verne Chesser were Sunday guests of the latter s parents Mr and Mrs D M Steward Mrs Marjorie Haning and son Clarence spent a day as guests of Mr and Mrs Conrad Stein metz of Bremen Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs W B Gibson and Mr Etta Elliott and son Everett Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Guy Wingett and family and Mr and Mrs Felix Dorsey and daughter June Ann Gladys Jordan and Neva Stanley visited with Mrs Alma Woodgerd Jerry Goodin and daughter spent Saturday with L C Gibaon Lloyd Woodgerd spent the weekend in Athens with their daughter Delores under a physician s care The average man shares 20 square miles of face

Felix Dorsey June Ann Gladys Jordan Neva Stanley Alma Woodgerd Jerry Goodin L. C. Gibaon Lloyd Woodgerd Athens Delores

Pratts Fork Social Personal Mention

Pratts Fork notes Sunday visits as Hamby Ator's ill brother Zed Ator of Albany is mentioned. Local residents, including Miss Lucille Colburn Ruth Morris Columbus Worthington Biehl of Athens and Clyde Palmer of Chauncey, plus Glen Bean and family and Fred Colburn, hosted.

Pratts Hamby Ator Zed Ator Albany Clyde Colburn Lucille Colburn Mies Ruth Morris Columpus Worthington Biehl Athens Clyde Palmer Chauncey Glen Bean Fred Colburn Ralph Colburn Jen

World War Involvement Across the Globe and Antarctica

About 45,000,000 of the earths 47,600,000 square miles were involved in the World War. About 5,000,000 of the remainder are in Antarctica where there are no inhabitants.

Antarctica

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