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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1936

Page

20

Defense of Club Should Be Best Bet

Cincinnati Reds aim to climb from the second division in 1936 under manager Charlie Dressen. Pitching staff features Paul Derringer, Gene Schott, Al Hollingsworth, and Lee Stine with several southpaws. Lineup includes Lombardi, Kampouris, Myers, Riggs, Byrd, Cuyler, Herman, Chapman, and Goodman as contenders for roles.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Charlie Dressen Puerto Rico Dressen Cubs Cardinals Giants Pirates Ernie Lombardi Babe Herman Paul Derringer Gene Schott al Hollingsworth Lee Stine Stine St. Paul Jim Brennan Leroy Herrmann Tony Freitas Benny Frey Si Johnson Jim Barnes Sunny Jim Bottomley Alex Kampouris Bill Myers Lew Riggs Bottomley George McQuinn

Wrestling Results From Various Cities AP Report

The Associated Press lists results from Newark New Jersey to Rochester Minnesota with wrestlers Dusek Robert Manuel Savoldi Sonnenberg McMillan Kashey and opponents including Coleman Keverly Peterson Demetral Vacuroff in matches decided by falls or draws across several venues. Dusek defeated Coleman in two falls, Robert beat Keverly straight falls, Manuel defeated Peterson, Savoldi and Sonnenberg drew, McMillan defeated Demetral in two straight falls, Kashey threw Vacuroff for a win.

Newark N. J Ernie Dusek Omaha Abe Coleman New York New Haven Conn Yvon Robert Montreal George Keverly California Bridgeton WN. J Jose Manuel Spain Harley Peterson Ohio Indianapolis Jos Savoldi Mich Gus Sonnenberg Boston Drew Lincoln Neb Jim McMillen Antioch Ill Bill Demetral Greece Rochester Minn Abe Kashey Paterson Ioan Vacuroff Riga Russia

Last of Deans Signs Up With Houston Team

Elmer Dean, the last holdout among the Dean brothers, has signed a contract with the Houston club for the Texas League season. He joins Dizzy Jerome and Paul Daffy who previously agreed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Elmer, a perennial tryout, once sought a berth but lacked a fitting uniform. He joked about impressing his brothers with his skills.

Houston Tex Elmer Dean Dean Brothers Elmer Jerome Dizzy Paul Daffy St. Louis Cardinals Houston Texas League Park Fred Ankenman Diz and

Three Tied in Golf Tourney

In Pinehurst the North and South open sees Henry Picard Hershey Pa Herman Barron White Plains N Y and Jimmy Thompson Beverly Hills Cal tied at 71 after the first round leading a 60 player field. Wilfy Cox Bethesda Md matched par with 72 while seven others posted 73.

Pinehurst Henry Picard Hershey Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Jimmy Thompson Beverly Hills Calif Wilfy Cox Bethesda Ray Mangrum Pittsburgh Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Tommy Armour Chicago Walter Hagen Detroit Jack Mackie, Jr New York Roy Brandson Oysterville Mass E. J. Harrison Little Rock Ark Paul Runyan Johnny Revolta

Fight Results Across Cities From The Associated Press

In Portland Red Bruce stopped Firpo in Burke. In Jersey City Ferrando and Falco drew. In Fargo Angolo Puglisi stopped George Seitz. In Seattle Fredde Steele outpointed Babe Résko for non title. In Los Angeles Gege Gravante outpointed Roy Johnson. In New Brunswick Jay McCadon outpointed Larry Marinucci.

Associated Press Portland Obe Red Bruce Pittsburgh Young Firpo Burke Idaho Jersey City N. J Joe Ferrando Ashtabula Ohio Tony Falco Philadelphia Drew Fargo N. D Angelo Puglisi Duluth

Hank Greenberg Sets Return To Tigers Camp

Detroit News reports Hank Greenberg, holdout first baseman, leaving for Lakeland Florida training camp after assurance of welcome and no trouble reaching an agreement. He is the last major unsigned player and is expected to be in uniform before the new week begins.

Detroit Detroit News Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Lakeland Fla Greenberg

Captains as pivotal leaders in college football teams

The text argues captains must be experienced and trusted, usually seniors, with two years’ service ideal for game rules and leadership. Ohio University coach Don Peden singles out Pete McKinley (1928) and Art Lewis (1935) as exemplary captains who stayed calm under pressure, inspired peers, and earned team respect through skill and judgment.

Don Peden Ohio University Neers Pete McKinley Art Lewis McKinley Lewis Peden Hoth Addion

ABC Heads Gather Indianapolis

The American Bowling Congress executive committee met to review season resolutions to be voted on at Friday's ABC delegates meeting. Proposals include limiting tourney bids to cities with eight years since last hosting, opening booster division nationwide, and possibly eliminating the division. Cincinnati Night observed. 32 teams from Cincinnati compete as Champlin Refining Company of Enid Oklahoma remains in second place with 2,911 five-man standings.

Indianapolis The American Bowling Congress ABC Cincinnati Ohio City Champlin Refining Company Enid Okla

Taylor Ridge Personal Notes from Local Church Revival

Senior choir led by Mrs M Anglin attended revival services at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ in Trimble led by Pastor G B Courtney with assistance from Rev Fred Gardner. Local residents including Hildebrand Mulpas Wah Mary Anglin and many others were noted at the event and in subsequent visits and moves around Glouster Cambridge and Columbus. The Taylor Ridge Greens Run Ladies Aid postponed their meeting due to heavy snow and road conditions. Ovid Jayjohn was moved home after a major operation in Columbus with favorable reports.

M. Anglin Taylor Ridge Church Cleo Hanning Jean Heffken Mary Jane Anglin Glen McClelland James Taylor Glouster Elmer Tippie Charles Boley Larry Columbus Carl Hildebrand Marie Bulstrom Cambridge Pat Bulstrom W. J. Golding White Cross Hospital

Case coach Ray Ride celebrates baby girl arrival

Cleveland report says Case Institute of Applied Science coach Ray Ride distributed cigars after the birth of his baby daughter. He and his wife already have a three year old son. Mrs Ride is the daughter of Prof C W Sivage, former Oberlin director of Ithlating.

Cleveland Ray Ride Case &Choo! of Applied Science

National Game Holds Own Says Bramham

Judge William G. Bramham president of the National Minor League Baseball Association says baseball interest remains strong in small communities. He notes growth in Class C and D leagues, 25 plus circuits overall, and 2000 players signed to first year contracts with no drop in players seeking entry. He cites night baseball as a salvation for small leagues during tough times.

ST. Louis William G. Bramham National Minor League Baseball Association Bramham

Favorites emerge in Augusta women's invitational golf

In Augusta Ga Augusta women’s invitational play enters quarter finals. Maureen Orcutt Crews a former champion from Miami and Dorothy Kirby a 16 year old from Atlanta lead as favorites. Crews defeated Isabel Ogilvie Augusta 5 and 4 and meets Barbara Bourne who beat Marion Miley 1 up. Kirby faces Jane Cothran after Cothran beat Mrs. Foreman 19 holes. Edith Begg beat Hemphill two up and Peggy Wattles edged Bauer in 19 holes.

Augusta Maureen Orcutt Crews Miami Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Marion Miley Lexington Jean Bauer Providence R. J Kathryn Hemphill Columbia Crews Isabel Ogilvie Barbara Bourne Miley Kirby Jane Cothran Greenville A. Millen Wilmington Del Cothran Charles Foreman Chicago Edith Begg Cleveland Miss Hemphill Peggy Wattles Buffalo Miss Bauer

Radio Program Schedule and Guest Lineup for Town Hall

A dense listing of a radio day’s lineup featuring multiple acts and hosts. Notable items include Jack Armstrong, Orphan Annie, Rudy Vallee, Bing Crosby, and Death Valley. Mentions of The Johnsons, Lowell Thomas, Amos n Andy, and several orchestras and dramatic sketches intersperse with news segments and weather.

Jack Armstrong Annie the Johnsons Jimmy Mattern Lowell Thomas Amos Andy Lilac Abner the O'Neils Betty and Bob Mary Sothern the Johnsons Lowel Thomas Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Bing Creapy E ‘Balute Trask Orc Mid Bhandor

Training Camp Gossip from Spring Training Highlights

In Clearwater Red Ruffing holds out as the Yankees face the Dodgers aiming to reverse a 3-0 one hit loss. In Pensacola the Giants meet the Cubs as Terry and Leiber post first season hits. New Orleans reports sellout for April 14 Indians opening versus Tigers.

Associated Press Clearwater Red Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Casey Stengel Pensacola Giants Cubs Bill Terry Hank Leiber Terry Leiber New Orleans Indians Tigers Steve O'Neill Tribe Pelicans

Buchtel Cagers and Grid Athletes Honored at Banquet

Buchtel High School basketball and football teams were honored Thursday at the Opera House with students, parents, and teachers in attendance. Supt. Linscott and local officials spoke as awards were distributed by coaches Campbell and Matthews. Mrs. Winifred Shiveley presented miniature basketball tokens, and PTA volunteers organized the event with bingo proceeds covering banquet costs.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Opera House America Supt Fred Linscott Elmer Ruzer York Township

Screen Bad Man Is Hero in Picture at Ohio Theater

Barton MacLane stars as a steel worker turned executive in Man of Iron at the Ohio Theater today and Thursday. The Dawn Powell story blends thrills and comedy as MacLane’s character clashes with culture and power, with Dorothy Peterson as his wife and Mary Astor as a bid to ruin him.

Ohio Theater Barton MacLane Dawn Powell Dorothy Peterson MaclLane Mary Astor John Eldredge

Trubey Named Head Coach at Fostoria High School

Dwight Trubey former Wittenberg tackle is named head coach of Fostoria high school football succeeding Roy Miller who becomes freshman coach at Reserve under Big Bill Edwards.

Fostoria Dwight Trubey Wittenberg Fostoria High School Roy Miller Reserve Bill’ Edwards

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