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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1936

Page

11

Mack Finds Rookie Team Tough Task For Athletics

Fort Myers report on Connie Mack facing pitching shortage as 50 rookies train. Injuries and weak pitching strain the camp while lineup options include Dietrich Wilshire Rhodes and Oglesby with infielders Higgins Warstler Newsome Oglesby and outfielders Finney Johnson Moses Puccinelli.

Fort Myers Fla Connie Mack Philadelphia Jimmie Foxx Eric McNair Roger Cramer John Marcum Connie Bill Dietrich Whitney Wilshire Dusty Rhodes Charles Lieber Henry Johnson Lieber Wilshire Rhodes Pinky Higgins Hal Warstler Lemar Newsome Jim Oglesby Los Angeles Lou Finney Oglesby Finney Bob Johnson Wally Moses George Puccinelli Baltimore

New Farm Program Explained to Ohioans

Federal farm officials moved the $500 million soil conservation program forward as over 500 Ohio farmers gathered in Columbus for a two day briefing. Prof. H C Ramsower of Ohio State University extension led the session with two Washington experts set to explain the program to county agents and five farmers from each of Ohio’s 88 counties.

Columbus Ohio H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Department Washington

Archery-Golf Meet Set for Middletown at Wildwood

The first annual Southwestern Ohio archery golf tournament will be held Sunday at Wildwood Golf Course in Middletown. The event was originally planned for Cincinnati.

Middletown Ohio Wildwood Cincinnati

Annual Financial Report for Ames Township Ohio 1936

Ames Township in Athens County presents its annual financial report for the year ending December 31, 1985. The document lists general fund receipts totaling 4,766.43 dollars and payments of 8,028.68 dollars, detailing taxes licenses gas tax and miscellaneous revenues and expenses for general services road work and relief. It shows outstanding township debt of 1,261.50 dollars and notes various balances and transfers as of December 31, 1985.

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Tigers Ready for Third Straight Pennant With Simmons in Camp

Detroit adds Al Simmons to center field as a catalyst for a strong 1936 push. Cochrane reshapes the roster at Lakeland with 14 new arms and infield depth while Bates, Fox, and Goslin anchor the outfield alongside Simmons.

Harry Grayson NEA Lakeland Fla Aloysius Harry Simmons Detroit Tigers al Simmons White Sox Navin Field Cochrane Bates Beaumont Detroit Simmons Pete Fox Goose Goslin Gerald Walker Jo-Jo White Red Sox Cleveland Indians Frankie Pytlak Walter O. Briggs Kenesaw Mountain Landis Bengals

Ohio's Navy victory remembered by Bobcats fans

The 1982 Ohio University win over Navy is recalled for its dramatic moments and unlikely heroes. Sophomores John Dann and Pete Bernardo steadied the left end position after injuries, delivering a standout performance that fueled the upset and impressed coaches and teammates alike.

Ohio Navy Ohio University Bobcat John Dann Pete Bernardo Don Peden Ernie Coe Bob Wood Bobcats Dana Ernie Bob Hilbert Dann Bob Hilbert Mac McCashin McCashin Hilvert Bernardo

Mangrum Leading North South Open at Pinehurst

Sixty survivors in the $4,000 North and South open golf championship began the final 36 holes with $1,000 to the winner. At the halfway point Ray Mangrum led with 141 after a 68, Henry Picard stood two back at 143, Sarazen 145, Runyan 146.

Pinehurst N. C Henry Picard Hershey Ray Mangrum Picard Gene Sarazen Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y

Pin Veterans Roll Tonight In American Bowling Congress

In Indianapolis the American Bowling Congress tournament features veteran stars including Frank Benkovic of Milwaukee who shared doubles titles in 1932 and 1938, Charney Daw of Milwaukee, and Mort Lindsey of Stamford Conn. Lindsey has held the circuits top average above 200 across 25 events. The seventeenth day brought few changes among leaders with Casey Mills of Enid Okla tying for fifth at 1874. Nurse Undertakers of Cincinnati posted the top team score at 2 888 in a six placings tie, achieved by an all Cincinnati squad of 32 teams.

Indianapolis Frank Benkovic Milwaukee Charney Daw Mort Lindsey Stamford Casey Mills Enid Okla Nurse Undertakers Cincinnati

Wrestling Results From Across Regions AP Report

Jim Londos of Greece, 204, defeated Leo Savage of Kentucky, 245, in 14 minutes 30 seconds. Yvon Robert of Montreal, 220, beat Vic Christy of Cleveland, 200, in two straight falls. Gino Baldi of Italy, 220, defeated Ivan Mangoff of California, 221, two of three falls. Joe Dusek of Omaha, 214, defeated Albert Mercier of Springfield, in two of three falls.

Associated Press Louis Jim Londos Greece Leo Daniel Boone Savage Kentucky Worcester Mass Yvon Robert Montreal Vic Christy Cleveland Trenton N. J Gino Garibaldi Italy Ivan Managoff California Holyoke Joe Dusek Omaha A! Mercier Springfield

Youngstown Boy Wins Ten-Round Boxing Match

Youngstown fighter Jack Trammell defeated Salvatore Ruggerilio of New York by knockout in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round men’s boxing bout held Wednesday night in Youngstown.

Youngstown Jack Trammell Salvatore Ruggerilio New York

Benefit Held For Referee Ollie Pecord in Toledo Fight

A benefit for 69 year old referee Ollie Pecord, longtime Willard Dempsey official, drew about 3000 fans. Harry Ebbets defeated Fanis Tzana topless in the main event while Pecord’s donation total remained undetermined as organizers balance books. Pecord officiated over 600 bouts since 1894 and once ruled the end of the first Willard Dempsey round, saving Willard.

Toledo Ollie Pecord Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Harry Ebbets Brooklyn Fanis Tzanatopoulos Greece Ebbets Fanis Pecord Sandiot Willard

Boxing results scattered through Youngstown and other cities

In Youngstown Jack Trammell stopped Salvatore Ruggerillo after four. Cincinnati bouts saw Tiger Walker outpoint John Stevens and Jimmy Vaughn outpoint Ray Keitz. Other cities hosted fights with Ebbets, Grundish, Tonjelli, Evans, Belanger, Curro, Manfredo, Birkie, Hankinson, Baer and Petrie noted as winners or finishers. One ton of wood pulp yields three acres of paper.

Associated Press Youngstown Jack Trammell Salvatore Ruggerillo New York Cincinnati Tiger Walker Johnny Stevens Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland Ray Keitz Fort Thomas Toledo Harry Ebbets Brooklyn Fanis Tzanatotourious Greece Chuck Grundish Detroit Babe Dunning Milwj Sikee Laddie Tonjelli Marseilles Ill Chuck Woods Stan Evans Highland Park Mich Charlie Belanger Winnipeg Rockford Billy Celebron Wild Bill McDowell Louisville San Francisco Tony Curro al Manfredo Fresno Calif Oakland Hans Birkie Germany Hank Hankinson Lancaster Buddy Baer San Leandro Jack Petrie Mountain View

Yankees owner caps two year contracts for players

In St Petersburg Col Ruppert, owner of the Yankees, bans two year deals saying too many mistakes were made. Charley Ruffing's compromise offer of 13 500 for two years was rejected.

Associated Press Petersburg Fla Jacob Ruppert Yankees Charley Ruffing

Veteran Star In Fine Form In Augusta Women’s Invite

Peggy Wattles, Buffalo's veteran shotmaker, advances to the Augusta women's invitational final berth by routing Barbara Bourne 5 and 4 in the quarterfinals. Wattles then defeats Helen Waring 8 and 7 as Edith Begg and Jane Cothran win their bracket, with Cothran needing extra holes to outlast Dorothy Kirby.

Augusta Maureen Orcutt Peggy Wattles Miami Augusta Country Club Barbara Bourne Miss Wattles Eother Buffalo Helen Waring Pinehurst N. C Edith Begg Cleveland Jane Cothran Greenville Miss Begg

Floods Delay Marietta Crew Practice For Wisconsin Meet

Hooter McDonald Marietta College rowing coach surveys flood swollen Ohio River as he plans to resume drills for the June 15 race at Marietta against the University of Wisconsin and Rollins College. The boat house is ruined by mud and debris and shells were moved to safety as waters recede.

Marietta Hooter McDonald Marietta College Ohio University of Wisconsin Rollins College Winter Park Fla

Owens to Speak in Columbus Health Tour

Jesse Owens Ohio State track star will headline Negro Health Week in West Virginia schools taking time off training. He will speak at Cincinnati WLW then broadcast to 12 cities with six daily programs and visits to 12 West Virginia towns.

Ohio State Track West Virginia Columbus Jesse Owens Ohio State University America Ann Arbor I. J. K. Wells

Ohio High School Tourney Attendance Dips From 1935 Record

Columbus reports 14,055 cash patrons attended the state high school basketball tournament at the fairgrounds and Ohio State University. Commissioner H. R. Townsend said the state association nearly broke even, eliminating bonuses for teams as in 1935, with 7,525 fewer spectators than the previous record.

Columbus Ohio State Fairgrounds Ohio State University H. R. Townsend

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