32 Schools To Compete For Crowns In Ohio Tourney
Forty teams from Ohio were drawn to determine first round opponents for the state basketball tournament. Class A and B qualifiers include Newark Bridgeport Carrollton Canton McKinley Akron Buchtel Cleveland Holy Name Elyria Akron South Marietta Toledo Woodward Bowling Green Ashland Findlay Miamisburg Dayton Roosevelt Cincinnati Elder for Class A and Millereport Granville Amsterdam Dennison Canal Fulton Lowellville South Amherst Lucasville Leesburg Point Place Celina Public Sandusky St Marys Rawson Waynesville Ross Township of Greene County Eaton for Class B. Games begin Thursday with Class B at Ohio State, while later rounds and Class A play at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. R. Townsend
Townsend
Newark
Bridgeport
Carrollton
Canton
McKinley
Akron
Buchtel
Cleveland
Holy Name
Elyria
Akron South
Marietta
Amsterdam
Dennison
Canal Fulton
Lowellville
South Amherst
Lucasville
Leesburg
Point Place
Celina Public
Sandusky
St. Marys
Rawson
Waynesville
Ross Township
Grene County
Eaton
Akron North
Waterloo
Mirthful Mix Of Sour Predictions And Oddball Notes
A collage of sports tidbits and rumors from 1930s figures. Peden’s milk and eggs diet, Simmon’s in Fred Marberry gear, USC basketball, New York Saints win rate, and predictions for the White Sox, Dodgers, Pirates, and others pepper this pithy round-up. Includes managers, jockeys, and players with light gossip and speculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordy Peden
al Simmons
Fred Marberry
Tigera
Sam Barry
University of Southern California
Sam
New York Saints
Jimmy Dykes
Sox
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
M.ee
University of Arkansas
Willie Garner
Oaklawn Park
Fredric Lindstrom
Dodgers
Clearwater
Babe “Ips
Marse
Joe McCarthy
Steve Sandra
Matty Schwab
Italo
Vincent Chelini
White Sox
New York Americans
Chicago Black Hawks
Jimmy DeShong
Washington Senators
Bucky Harris
Pedro Montanez
Jimmy Bronson
Roberto Estallella
Buck Harry
Benny Leonard
Eddie Dunne
Arky Vaughan
Wayne Wright
Helen Wills Moody
Fashion Academy
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Kay Stammers
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Syracuse Universiy
al Warneke
Lonnie
Cubs
Jaggoner
Sammy Mandell
Billy Celebron
Lefty Gomez
Max Schmeling
Hollywood Colony
Joe Louis
der Schlager
Germany
Legion To Determine Disposition of War Funds
Logan Post 78 of the American Legion meets Tuesday to decide how to use its share of the war relief funds recently distributed by trustees. The Logan post stands to receive about $10 900 and the executive committee has studied the issue awaiting recommendations for final action. Officers expect a large turnout.
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Logan
Logan Post 78
American Legion
War Teller
Harley M. Whitcraft
Iray City
Laurelville
Logan Post
Wightman Cup Matches Set For June Tennis Tie
The Wightman Cup between Britain and the United States will be played in June. The 12-13 tie will be staged with Wimbledon in view, as the event returns to the calendar in 1938. Germany shipped 9.0 million organ supplies to the United States.
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Junendon
United States
Germany
National AAU Cage Tourney Opens With Big Matchups
Denver hosts the National AAU basketball tournament opening night as two favorites face first opponents. Denver Safeways meet the San Diego Marine Corps quintet while Globe Refiners clash with Royal Hearts. Defending champ Kansas City Philcos sit out until Tuesday. Eastern squads posted decisive first round wins over western rivals.
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Denver
Kansas City Trails
Denver Safeways
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Globe Refiners
McPherson
Kas
Royal Hearts
St. Louis
Kansas City Philcos
Panhandle A. & M
Goodwell
Okla
Rinaldi Five
Washington, D. C
May Company
Cleveland
Kansas Gas
Wichita
Moblitt Sparks
Columbus
Ind
King Motors
Hesston
Canada Star Sandy Peden Aims for Olympic Run
New York based Sandy Peden brother of Torchy is named among top amateur pedalers in Canada and may represent the Dominion in the Olympics this year. Torchy says after that they will team in professional six day races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Peden
Torchy
Canada
the Dominion
Sandy
Frisch Tops NL in Stolen Bases with 417
St. Louis manager Frankie Frisch leads the National League with 417 stolen bases, the highest among active players. Kiki Cuyler of the Cincinnati Reds is a distant second with 26. Beryllium is a metal about eme third lighter than aluminum.
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ST. Louis
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Frank
Kiki Cuyler
Cincinnati Reds
Ranke
12 Years of Ohio University Football
Don C. Peden and G. E. Mitchell present a Messenger Sports Editor overview of twelve seasons of Ohio University football highlighting key players coaches and pivotal games. The piece blends statistical milestones with memorable moments from the program’s early era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Don Peden Recalls Ohio’s Illini Upset and Classic Pass
In Champaign Illinois Don Peden credits Ohio University football’s 6 0 victory over Illinois as one of the program’s greatest triumphs and recalls the memorable airmailed touchdown pass from Bill Jurkovic to Rabbit Rapp at Memorial Stadium.
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Champaign
Ill
Don Peden
Urbana
University of Illinois
Don
Kewanee
Ohio University
Illinois
Illinia
Ohio
Bob Zuppke
Illini
Memorial Stadium
Zuppke
Rabbit Rapp
Bill Jurkovic
Harold Brown
Joe Sintic
Navy
Sintic
Bing! Rapp
Jurkovic
Rapp
Yessir
Winter of 36 Takes Heavy Toll on Nation’s Wildlife
National wildlife stocks fell sharply due to the harsh 1936 winter. States from South Dakota to New York closed seasons to replenish depleted herds. Minnesota reports higher bird mortality but pheasants survive. Wisconsin quail losses around 40 percent. Ohio pheasants and quail hit hard. New York bears and deer perish in Bear Mountain Park. Maryland reports heavy rains and quail and rabbit losses. Pennsylvania deer and other game numbers show serious declines.
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Ass TV
South Dakota
New York
Oklahoma
Kansas
South Carolina
Michigan
Arkansas
State Conservation Commission
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohio
Bear Mountain Park
New York City
Metropolis
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Blair County
Allegheny Mountains
Chicago Team Leads 5-Man ABC Standing
INDIANAPOLIS Local booster teams gain in the American Bowl standings after a weekend of high scoring by out-of-state bowlers. Indiana boosters will compete on alleys until next Friday when more bowlers arrive from other states. Standings cover several events and highlight the shift in positions.
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Indianapolis
American Bowling Congress
Indiana
Picard Sarazen Duo Reaches 36 Hole Final in Amateur Championship
In St Augustine Florida Henry Picard and Gene Sarazen with amateur partner Mallie Reynolds defeated Paul Runyan and Charles Whitehead 2 and 1 to reach the final of the national amateur professional match play championship. The other semi final saw Picard and Jack Cummins beat Orville White and Scotty Beverly 2 and 1 to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
Fla
Henry Picard
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Mallie Reynolds
Jacksonville
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Charles Whitehead
South River
N. J
Picard
Jack Cummins
Cleveland District
Orville White
St. Louis
Scottie Beverly
Thomasville
Trap champ wed in Cincinnati
William Eld Red, former Ohio state trapshooting champion, announced his marriage to Miss Maudetta Dial of Tiptonville Tennessee on February 23. He is honeymooning in his home city Cincinnati today.
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Cincinnati
William Eldred
Maudetta Dial
Tiptonville
Tenn
Young Gilbert Hunt Shines in Tennis and Billiards
The 18 year old national junior tennis champion Gilbert Hunt excels in both tennis and billiards. He sports glasses while competing in both sports, highlighting his multifaceted talent and distinctive appearance.
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NET
CUE New York
Gilbert Hunt
Training Camp Gossip and Spring Training Notes
Rumors say Charley Ruffing may join the Yankees after a talk with Manager Joe McCarthy. Reports from Clearwater note heavy batting drills as field conditions worsen. Lions in Pensacola report injuries and line shifts as teams train. Fields in Orlando show key outfield catches and close games during early action. Chicago White Sox assess after Cubs series losses as Ma lin McCulloch struggles. Indians sweep Giants in Pensacola and boast strong batting and pitching. Frankie Frisch reshuffles Cards lineup in Bradenton with several players out sick or absent.
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Petersburg
Charley Ruffing
Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Pat Malone
Lefty Gomez
Bees
Ohio to Hear Proposals for Zaleski Nelsonville Road Upgrade
The Ohio Director of Highways will hold a public hearing March 26 in the Vinton County Court House McArthur to consider adding the Zaleski Nelsonville Road to the state system. The 21 mile route runs from Zaleski through Vinton Hocking and Athens counties to Nelsonville with alternate paths possible. The notice lists the hearing, participants, and exact route description. Also notes Brown recruits depart for Laredo Texas to join San Antonio camp and a statistic on motor car production in 1935.
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Columbus
Ohio
Director of Highways of
Vinton County Court House
McArthur
Vinton
Hocking
Athens
Zaleski
Vinton County
Second Street
Corporation
Madison Township
Brown Township
Vinton-Hocking
Starr Township
Hocking County
York Township
Athens County
Nelsonville
Madison Street
Ohn Jaster
Highways of
Rickey Holds Loyalty Oath Main Issue in Dean Case
Bradenton Florida report shows Branch Rickey maintaining the loyalty oath as the core dispute with Dizzy Dean. Rickey says salary is not the issue and that Dean must show full cooperation with manager Frank Frisch and the club. Dean responds from home defending his effort and spirit.
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Bradenton
Fila
Branch Rickey
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis
Dizzy
Rickey
Cardinals
Dean
Frank Frisch
Sealyham Terriers Take Second Best in Show
Sealyham Terrier St. Margaret Magnificent of Clairdale owned by Mr and Mrs W O Penney won the William Z. Breed trophy for the Western Reserve Kennel Club show. It followed an earlier grand prize at the Westminster show in New York in February.
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Cleveland
St. Margaret Magnificent
Clairdale
W. O. Penney
River Head
L. 1
William Z. Breed
Western Reserve Kennel Club
New York
Mack Brothers Reach Three on Athletics Payroll
Connie Mack adds two more sons to the Athletics staff pairing Earl as coach and scout Roy in the office and Connie Jr as a coach though not a former pro. The article also notes a projected air circumnavigation completion in 17 days as gaps in the Cir cut in the Far East close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack, Mack, and Mack, Inc
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Athletics
Earl
Roy
Connie, Jr
Earth
Far East
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State Fairgrounds Coliseum
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Frisch
Pilfperer
Don C. Peden
G. E. Mitchell
Messenger Sports
George E. Currier
ABC
Boosters
Secord
Heidel'’s
M. Caryl Beer
Eric
Birk
J. Erbin
W. Pethke
Berwyn
G. Zika
W. Kessler
Lams
Rockford
Kolach
McKowan
Milwaukee
Wiha
Neilsen
Lorain
J. Simeon
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Gersonde Wauwatosa
Wis
Nielsen
Buchheit
Amesville
Gotham
Roseph Paul
Dimaggio
Meusel
Lok
Muller Higins
ST Petersburg
Landis
Will Harridge
W. G. Bramham
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Tigers
Charlie Moran
Pensacola
Bill Terry
Giants
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Hank Lieber
Indians
Orlando
Stone
Powell
Hill
Phillies
Senators
Pasadena
Chicago White Sox
Malin McCulloch
George Stumpf
New Orleans
Steve O'Neill
Jim Collins
John Mire
Pepper Martin
Eddie Morgan
Terry Moore
Lynn King
West Palm Beach
Clerk of Sales
Brown
Laredo
Tex
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Tommy Cigno
J. Louis
Ray Geizelbach
Roy Weisenborn
Stidham Talley
Charles Petro
Carol Boss
Sealyham
DOG
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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Pico Wholesale Company
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Bruck
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