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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1937

Page

9

Yankees Boss Oracle of Payrolls in 1937 Season

Daniel M. Daniel of the New York World Telegram quotes Colonel Jacob Rup, owner of the Yankees, discussing the 1937 payroll surpassing 900000 while noting total club expenses top 760000 a year plus 350000 for a new right field stand. He explains the cost structure including stadium investment and a minor league chain.

Daniel M. Daniel New York World-Telegram St. Petersburg Fila Daniel Jacob Rup Yankee Enterprise United States Yankees New York

Connie Mack Hospitalized in Texas for Leg Infection

Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, was in a San Antonio hospital for treatment of a leg infection caused by a batted belt during a practice two weeks prior. Doctors said his condition is not serious. The team will resume play in Philadelphia after an exhibition series against the Browns in San Antonio and the Minneapolis Millers at Seguin, Texas.

San Antonio Tex U.P Conniie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Philadelphia Browns Minneapolis Millers American Association Seguin

Eighty-Two Teams Start Inter City Tourney Eliminations

Cleveland hosts the eighth annual inter city basketball tournament with eighty two teams beginning eliminations on Saturday and finals set for Sunday night.

CAGE Cleveland U.P Eighly

Southerners Hit Four Times Off Harrilla in Clemson Game

Ohio University baseba ll, led by Ernie Havrilla on the mound, beat Clemson 8 to 1 after a Tuesday win. Woody Wills led the offense with four hits while Olsen Havrilla and Luebbers added two apiece as Clemson pitchers were hammered for 13 safeties.

Athens Don Peden Ohio University University of Georgia Clemson College Ernie Havrille Bobcats Clemson Woody Wills Olsen Havrilla Luebbers

South American Lovell tops French heavyweight Lenglet

Alberto Lovell, described as South American, beat Andre Lenglet in a 10 round bout. Lovell was knocked down twice in the third but recovered to win six rounds with two even, delivering a comeback that shook Lenglet before the final bell.

OS Angeles U.P Alberto Lovell Andre Lenglet Lovell

Skin Irritants Cited By Doctor At St Louis Symposium

Dr Norman To bias of St Louis University dermatology warned at a St Louis Medical Society symposium that dresses furs leather hatbands and dyed lingerie frequently trigger skin inflammation among wearers.

ST. Louis U.R Norman Tobias St. Louis University St. Louis Medical Society

What's on the Air Wednesday's Program Listing

Radio lineup lists WLW CBS NBC with Buddy Clark Raah Dramatic Sketch Don Wins etc. Several orchestras and vocal acts appear including Dorothy Gordon Wilderness Re, Pretty Kitty Ma and Pa, Cavalcade Ken Murray Kostelanets Orch, Gladys Swarthout, Moon River NBC, Martinez Brothers, Busse's Orch, Travers Orch, Crosby's Orch.

Yankees Pitching Lacks Depth Says US Observer

George Kirkley argues the 1937 Yankees resemble a swaggering team with unstable pitching. Ruffing is out, Malone and Hadley face doubt, Makosky may be a reliever, and Gomes is a gamble. Detroit, Cleveland, Washington and Boston improve. eight AL clubs sketched with expectations and key players named.

Pat Malone Bump Hadley Mike Makosky Lefty Gomes Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Chicago White Sox St. Louise Browns Ol’ Connie Mack Possem Mexico City Yankees Ruffing Gemes

McMillin Signs 10 Year Coach Contract at Indiana

A. N. Be McMillin former Centre College star and Indiana University head football coach signed a new ten year contract announced by University President William Lowe Bryan. The deal replaces his previous five year agreement after he joined Indiana from Kansas State three years ago.

Bloomington Ind U.P A. N

Indians Cut Mound Staff In Biloxi

In Biloxi Mississippi Bill Zuber rookie pitcher from Zanesville and Clarence Heise southpaw on training camp payroll will make final 194? season appearances in Cleveland uniforms. Manager Steve O Neil must trim pitching staff from sixteen to nine with Zuber Heise likely sent to Milwaukee Brewers for next season. Paul Kardow another pitcher slated for further seasoning. destination undecided. Indians game with New Orleans canceled due to rain.

Biloxi Miss U.P Bill Zuber Zanesville Clarence Heise Cleveland Steve O'Neil Zuber Heise Milwaukee Brewers Indians Paul Kardow New Orleans

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Illness

Letart Falls social items note John Noll repairing E W Balser home after flood damage. Visitors include Mrs Floyd Chapman with aunt Mrs Arthur Begle and W H Donahoe from Pomeroy. Local residents attend Easter events, hospital visits, and family gatherings across Apple Grove East Letart Buckeyes Lake Parkersburg and Gallia County.

Letart Falls John Noll Ravenswood E. W. Balser Floyd Chapman Arthur Beegle Dorcas W. H. Donahoe Pomeroy William East Letart Jackson County W. Va Ed Miller Charles St. Joseph Hospital Flora Johnson Jonas Wolfe Apple Grove W. C. Bibbee George Bibbee Columbus Bibbee Mae Alexander St. Marys Elizabeth Alexander H. B. Shields O. G. Shields Parkersburg Charles Rowe Hoizer Hospital Gallipolis Betty Rowe Earl Shank Scott Bob Apple Grove Henderson Orville Cox and Son Guy of Spencer Omar Florence Bays Harold Quillin Leechburg J. A. Quillin Charles Sayre Hemlock Grove L. H. Roush Rock Springs Richard Roush Glen Wolfe Inlaw Mrk Jonas Wolfe

Champion Warren to defend ABC title in 1936 tournament

Charley Warren of Springfield Illinois, last year’s singles champion, will defend his crown Thursday night with a 735 series from Indianapolis and appears in a team event tonight. The schedule lists bowlers from Detroit Toledo Elizabeth N J Seattle Spokane Tulsa Houston Santa Monica Rochester Peoria Milwaukee with top names like Mort Lindsey Andy Varipapa Billy Knox Jim Margie and Sid Sherman. James J Braddock will sub for Jack Dempsey in a notable appearance. Clarence Behrns tied for fourth in singles with 81 and Ed Leschinsky Wayne Martin led doubles with 1235. Daenfer Brewers posted the best team mark at 2806.

New York U.P Charley Warren Springfield Ill Indianapolis Warren Detroit Toledo Elizabeth N. J Seattle Spokane Tulsa Houston Santa Monca Calif Rochester N. Y Peoria Milwaukee Mort Lindsey Andy Varipapa Billy Knox Philadelphia Jim Margie Sid Sherman Ohio James J. Braddock Jack Dempsey Clarence Behrns North Tonawanda Ed Leschinsky Wayne Martin Dayton

Sheriff’s deputies suspended for late roll calls

Sheriff Martin O'Donnell ordered deputies to report on time and three officers faced a week of suspension without pay for failing to answer roll call promptly.

Martin O'Donnell Army of Deputies

Visit Ties Woman To Mother Then Return To Washington

Miss Frances Norris who was visiting her father Samuel Norris at East Letart returned to Columbus by Sunday. The trip followed a visit with her mother Mrs Terresa Wheeler. An electric storm struck the new school building last Wednesday night but caused only slight damage.

Terresa Wheeler Washington, D. C Frances Norris Columbus Samuel Norris East Letart Gordon James New Straitaville James Chas Shaffer J. A. Barnhill Belle Baird Maitie Ralph John Reynolds Cherrington Hospital Logan John Binderbasin Glouster Murray City William Chivers Grant Hospital M. BF. Church Robert Foster Charles Lioyd Detroit Lioyd

Murray City Social Notes Show Easter Visits and Death in Community

Murray City social notes recount Easter gatherings and visits across the area. Residents attended birthdays, funerals, and family events, with names including the Wooten, Gears, Salyers, and Anders families. The piece notes travel to Columbus and Detroit, illness and recovery, and a hospital operation in Columbus.

Murray City John Wooten Bobby Gene Gerald Wooten Mickey Betsy Morris Dupler Warren Norma Marilyn Imogene Jimmy Bryan Ruth Shaw Logan Elmer Gears Laura Mae Joy John and Charles Howard Bush William Bush Thomas Gears William Gears Lisbon George Gears Ifra Clara Gears Geneva Gears Longstreth James Salyers Millia Salyers Detroit Earl Storer Howard Brooker Brooker Mildred Six Donna Louise Mildred Shuttleworth Jean Margaret Gears Nelsonville Ralph Barber Roger Columbus Grace Vaught Mattoon Til Clarence Sampson Fred Ely Willoughby Richard Lanning Lanning Ralph Andrews Bobbie Betty Clarence Sayre Buchtel Lou Anders Don Mike Anders Mattie Ashbaugh Edgar Dorothy Logas Lizzie Stiff John Houser Wallace Morgan Marion Shelton John Shelton

Dog Hangs From Fence Eleven Days Near Kenton

A farmer Marco Winken owned dog became entangled when hind legs slipped between two top wires of a woven wire fence near their home. After eleven days of hanging, a neighbor freed the animal which then recovered after a light diet.

Kenton Marco Winken

Sam Snead Headlines Augusta Open Build Up

Sam Snead dominates practice round chatter at the Augusta National Open as whispers turn to belief from golf veterans like Gene Sarazen and Horton Smith. Snead downplays hype while rivals buzz about odds and potential showdowns at the coast.

Augusta Sam Snead Wea A Utada Bobby Jones Horton Smith Gene Sarazen Bob Jones Sarazen Bob Sam Gene Connecticut Snead Harry Cooper Picard Smitty Harry Greensboro

Fifteen Eligible for Rich Geers Stake

Fifteen three year old pacers are kept eligible for the $4000 Geers Stake to be raced during the grand circuit harness meeting at Columbus August 30 to September 3. Seven entrants are considered outstanding with Dusty Hanover Maud Handover Lanburn Emmamite Billy Direct Broncho and Mack Abbey among early picks. The Geers Stake honors Pop Geers and the grand circuit meeting aligns with the Ohio State Fair. purses exceed $25,000.

Columbus U.R Dusty Hanover Hanover Shoe Farms Hanover Maud Handover John Kelley Bangor Lanburn Good Time Stable Goshen N. Y Emmamite J. I. Lyle Plainfield N. J Billy Direct Nathan Smith Lowell Mass Broncho George Johnson Burekea Kans Mack Abbey R. J. Reynolds Winston- Salem N. C Geers Pop

Pittsburgh Title Fight Offer Sparks Braddock Louis Talk

Ellwood Rigby, a Pittsburgh promoter, offered $400000 to stage the Jim Braddock versus Joe Louis title bout. Braddock manager Jon Gould said he must confer with others, with a $100000 forfeit to be posted once signed.

New York U.S Jim Braddock Joe Louis Pittsburgh Braddock Jon Gould Gould Ellwood Rigby

Reds Open Season Lineup Set For Opening Game

Cincinnati manager Charley Dressen announced the opening day lineup for the Reds against the St. Louis Cardinals with Les Scarsella at first base. Infielders include Alex Kampouris or Charlie Gilbert at second, Billy Myers at short, Jimmy Outlaw at third, and outfielders Kiki Cuyler Ival Goodman and Phil Weintraub. Catchers Ernie Lombardi Virgil Davis with Billy Campbell as reserve. pitchers include Paul Derringer Al Hollingsworth Gene Shott Bill Hallahan, plus rookies Johnny Vander Meer and Lee Grissom as potential starters. Eddie Miller sent to Syracuse with 24 hour recall.

Tampa Fla O.R Charley Dressen Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Dressen Reds Les Scarsella Alex Kampouris Charley Gilbert Billy Myers Jimmy Outlaw Kiki Cuyler Ival Goodman Phil Weintraub Ernie Lombardi Virgil Davis Billy Campbell Paul Derringer al Hollingsworth Gene Shott Bill Hallahan Johnny Vandermeer Lee Grissom Eddie Miller Syracuse

Tilden Triumphs Over Fred Perry in Pittsburgh Match

Big Bill Tilden, 44, defeats Fred Perry in four sets by 6-2 8-10 6-3 6-3 in Pittsburgh. It is Tilden’s first win over the English star after three meetings, showing renewed form despite Perry’s prior exhibition victories in New York and Chicago.

Pittsburgh U.P Bill Tilden Fred Perry Tilden Perry New York Chicago

Old Typewriters Prize Collection in Surrey Garret

In a garret above Ashtead in Surrey Commander R T Gould houses the second largest typewriter collection in the world. The 40 50 and 60 year old machines include ribbonless fancied and wooden models.

London Ashtead Surrey R. T. Gould

Silver Jubilee sets new Darlington to London speed record

Britain’s fastest long distance train the London North Eastern Railway’s Silver Jubilee has broken its speed record for the Darlington to London run. It covered 232 1/2 miles at an average speed of 73 mph.

London U.P Britain London North Eastern Railway Darlington

Dandelion Blooms Produce Vast Pollen Burst

A single dandelion blossom releases about 485000 grains of pollen, illustrating the plant's prolific seed dispersal mechanism and potential impact on pollination and allergies.

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