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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1936

Page

9

Ohio College Baseball Opens With Strong Lineup Preview

Ohio Cresny prepares for the home opener against Ohio State with a mix of veterans and sophomores. Schmidt anchors the mound staff with Lon n Percic and Brazio supporting, while Burnison Gruber Diehl Nelson Boehck Siembieda vie for infield and outfield roles. The squad shows power potential and defensive edge over last year as newcomers fill key positions.

Ng Bill Schmidt Marty Lonn Frank Percic Don Burnison Hal Gruber Short Con Diehl Allen Doc Nelson Ithe Schmidt Londrigan Percic Brazio Sphomore Jerackus Burnison Bobcats Ty Leubbers Johnny Has Bill Jovie Johnny Siembieda Vavia George Boehk Nch Gruber Diehl Starling Nelson Boehck Siembieda Jurkovic

Georgia Fans Anticipate Jones Victory at Augusta

Georgia fans expect Robert Tyre Jones Jr to make a strong comeback at the Augusta National invitation tournament. Despite past disappointments, insiders and pros predict he could finish in the top half, with early bets suggesting a likely strong showing if his putting stays hot.

Augusta Georgia Robert Tyre Jones Jones America Bob Atlanta Bob Jones Jane

Boxing results from various cities report multiple decisions

The Associated Press tallies boxing bouts across New York Chicago Miami Beach Rochester Louisville Baltimore Washington St Louis Mobile with winners and scores. Leonard Del Genio Wesley Ramey Frankie Sagilio Scotty McLean Tommy Speigal Tony Lopez Eddie Spencer Frank Doty Jimmy Vaughn Al Grover Ken Overlin Ralph Chong Howard Scott Lou Massey Otis Thomas Eddie Simms Willard Brown Tracey Cox. Plus a note that half the U S presidents hailed from Virginia and Ohio.

Associated Press New York Leonard del Genio Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Chicago Frankie Sagilio Cicero Scotty McLean Davenport Miami Beach Fla Tommy Speigal Pittsburgh Tony Lopez Tampa Rochester Minn Eddie Spencer Frank Doty Minneapolis Drew Louisville Jimmy Vaughn al Grover Akron Ohio Baltimore Ken Overlin Virginia Ralph Chong New Orleans Washington Howard Scott San Angelo Tex Lou Massey Philadelphia ST. Louis Otis Thomas Eddie Simms Cleveland Mobile Ala Willard Brown Tracey Cox Indianapolis

Bank of Athens appointed executor of Hannah Hibbard estate

The Bank of Athens National Banking Association of Athens Ohio is duly appointed executor of the estate of Hannah Hibbard deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated March 21 1936. M Johnson Probate Judge.

Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens Ohio Hannah Hibbard Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Indians Poised forApril Pennant Dream Amid Pitching Watch

Cleveland fans cling to April pennant hopes as familiar names like ONeill Vosmik Averill and Campbell headline a powerful lineup. The article evaluates pitching depth led by Harder Hudlin and Millnar while noting health risks and past misfortunes, with focus on Pytiak and Gatehouse as potential keys to a pennant run.

Mason Mary L. Mason funeral announced

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Mason will be held at the Phil F. Robinson Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Harvey Smith will officiate and burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

Dunlap Ties for Medal in North and South Amateur

George T. Dunlap Jr and Sam Friedman Jr tied for medal honors with 73 at Pinehurst as seven players posted 88 to force a playoff for the last five spots in the 32 player championship flight. Francis Ouimet stood third with 77 in a field of 189.

Pinehurst N. C George T. Dunlap, Jr Sam Driedman Tuscaloosa Ala Ellis Weston Hempstead L. I W. P. Budd, Jr Durham R. Barker Wilson Dartmouth Mass Julian B. Hutoff Fayetteville Robert Dunkelberger High Point F. C. Robertson Francis Ouimet

Exempt Golfers Named for National Open Qualifiers

Ted Luther of the Mahoning Valley Club and A Espinosa of Akron are the only two Ohioans exempt from sectional qualifying for the National Open. Ohio qualifiers will be at Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati and Canterbury Country Club Cleveland. The USGA expanded districts by three as entries may exceed 1930’s 1,177. Luther won over 1500 dollars in 1935. Espinosa is a Mexico City Country Club pro for two years and plans to return soon. Entries close April 28.

Johnson O'Neill Cleveland Indians Yankees Frankie Putiak Hal Trosky Earl Averill Clint Brown Bill Knickerbocker al Milnar Lefty Weisman New Orleans Pytiak Buffalo Bailiwick Bruce Campbell Oral Hildebrand Johnny Allen George Blaeholder Belef Wen Melvin Leroy Harder Harder Hudlin Allen Picure Joe Vosmik Averill Campbell Trosky Odell Hale Knickerbocker Iowa Roy Hughes Rosie Berger Hale Jimmy Collins Vosmik Milton Galatzer Jimmy Gleeson Garbark Bob Garbark Toledo O’neil Big Joe Becker Oakland Coasters Becker Mickey Cochrane Billy Sullivan, Jr Ted Luther Mahoning Valley Club A! Espinosa Akron U. S. Golf Association New York Ohio Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati Canterbury Country Club Luther Bill Burke Inverness Espinosa Mexico City

Dusek and Dusek Victors in Wrestling Showdowns

Results from three matches. Emil Dusek of Omaha defeated Jack Donovan of Boston two falls to none in Wilmington. Joe Dusek of Omaha beat Al Bisignano of Italy in Lancaster with one fall. Carl Davis of Columbus pinned Darna Ostopovitch of Kansas City in Minneapolis in 16 minutes 53 seconds.

Associated Press Wilmington Emil Dusek Omaha Jack Donovan Boston Lancaster Joe Dusek al Bisignano Italy Minneapolis Carl Davis Columbus Farmer Tobin Presque Isle Alford Johnson Darna Ostopovitch Kansas City

Porter Dugan Stricken With Influenza At Home

Glouster Port­er Dugan a payroll clerk at Sunday Creek Mine 6 Millfield is critically ill at his home in this city with a severe influenza attack.

Glouster Porter Dugan Sunday Creek Mine Millfield

Tippie Named Executor of Harrison Tippie Estate

Elmer Tippie of Glouster Ohio is appointed Executor of the Harrison Tippie estate in Athens County. Dated March 23 1936. M Johnson Probate Judge of Reid County.

Elmer Tippie Glouster Ohio Harrison Tippie Athens County M. Johnson Reid County

In Training Camps Ree Highlights Early Spring Notes

A compilation from El Dorado to Lakeland reports Giants at bats by Hank Leiber five hits in 26, Odell Hale’s Cotton States League roots, Ta mulis training stay with Newark and farm teams, White Sox pitcher search, rookie pitchers impressing, Reds Senators four game swing, and Tiger rookies winning 5-2 as Schoolboy Rowe’s shoulder is checked.

Associated Press EL Dorado Ark Hank Leiber Giants Indians Alexandria Odell Hale Lakeland Detroit Tiger Denny Carroll Rowe

Hoosier Stars Set To Battle In Alleys Tourney

Indianapolis hosts a five man championship bid in the American Bowling Congress event with 15 local teams and entrants from Illinois Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee and Missouri. Chicago stars dominated air events doubles standings and the best five man score was 2932 by Schmiesing Ice Cream of Cincinnati.

Indianapolis Indiana Capitol Illinois Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee Missouri Herman Beth Chicago Mike Straka Tony Slanina Cincinnati

Kipke Sees Return Of Running Game

Michigan head coach Harry Kipke told Cleveland alumni that college teams with strong running attacks will dominate next season. He said high school players are trained for a wide open game and are weak defensively, predicting winners with powerful running offenses.

Cleveland Harry Kipke Michigan Cleveland Michigan

Drawings Set Pairings for Ohio Volleyball Tourney

H. G Danford head of the state volleyball committee of the Ohio Municipal Recreation Association announced pairings for the annual Ohio State University tournament on Saturday afternoon. Bowling Green faces Cincinnati, Lima meets Clyde, Canton Ohio versus Dayton, and Cleveland. Finals will be in the evening.

Lima H. G Danford Ohio Municipal Recreation Association Ohio State University Bowling Green Cincinnati Clyde Canton Ohio. University Dayton Cleveland

Administratrix Named for Ohio Estate in Athens County

Dorothy Allen of Athens Ohio appointed and qualified as Administratrix with the Will Annexed of the estate of George Preston deceased late of Athens County. Dated March 23 1936. 8. M. Johnson Probate Judge of said County 3 24 30tw.

Dorothy Allen Athens Ohio George Preston Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Nomination of Marie Bartlett as administrator in Ohio

Marie Bartlett of Nelsonville Ohio is named administrator of the estate of Elmer Hill deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated March 28 1936.

Ohio University Stars Rex Burke and Claude Chrisman Remembered

An Ohio University football feature recalls Rex Burke and Claude Chrisman, longtime friends and key players. Burke, dubbed the cocky end and Dizzy Dean of the squad, stood out for his chatter and talent, while Chrisman was a modest star who fought to improve and earned a standout senior year and a rousing ovation in his final game.

Ohio University Rex Hurke Claude Chrisman Damon and Pythias Ohio Burke Don Peden Chris Peden Dizzy Dean Ohio Stadium Punch

Bonura Seals White Sox Return At Austin Texas

Chicago owner J Louis Comiskey announced Zeke Bonura has agreed to join the White Sox and will report to manager Jimmy Dykes in Austin Texas immediately. Ohio State football coach Francis A Schmidt opened spring practice with 51 moleskin wearers expected, including 27 sophomores, as he searches for replacements for 15 lettermen from 1935.

Jacksonville Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox Pirates Phelps Chelini John Whitehead Chicago J. Louis Comiskey White Sox Zeke Bonura Austin Tex BUCKS Columbus Francis A. Schmidt Ohio State University Schmidt

Ohio Northern Opens Spring Football Practice Under Coach Lamb

Ada Ohio Northern University began its spring football drill with 36 players under Coach Lamb. Twenty four linemen worked on blocking, while thirteen backs received punting tips.

Ohio Northern University Lamb

Notice of Bids for Nelsonville Light Plant Unit

Sealed bids for an additional operating unit for the Nelsonville Light Plant are due by 12 00 noon April 16 1936 at the Auditor's office Nelsonville Ohio. Bids must include full names of all bidders and be accompanied by a five percent bid bond or certified check. If bids are rejected the checks are returned. if accepted the contract is secured upon proper execution. The director reserves the right to reject any and all bids. William Barrows Director of Public Service.

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