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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

13

Names in Wrestling Spotlight Courtroom Confessions

A federal court session examines ring promoters and wrestlers real names and stage handles. Jack Curley reveals former names Harmon Sechmul or Armand Schul while Joe Alvarez is actually Joe Schultz, and Joe Mondt is nicknamed Toots. Ali Baba is Arteen Ekisian, a Kurd, not Armenian, with a Madison Square Garden title bout looming. Dick Shikat’s own name is Richard, though he goes by Dick.

Gothamite Jack Curley Gsagaciivy Harmon Sechmul Armand Schul Joe Alvarez Boston Dick Shikat Joe Alvarez Joe Schultz Curley Rocky Mountains Joe (Toots) Mondt Los Angeles Navy Ali Baba Arteen K. Ekisian Shikat Madison Square Garden Ten

Baseball dressers and pitching tips in Mitch's Musings

Philadelphia Daily News writer Robert T. Pave lists top dressers in baseball including Kiki Cuyler Leo Durocher Ferrell Mickey Cochrane Jimmy Wilson Fred Lindstrom Lefty Gomez Jimmy Foxx and Bill Terry He recalls Art Shires and Lefty Joul and notes wives influence on players attire Salsinger comments on pitching as key to games and the role of the pitcher’s “bad” ball in strategy

Fashionxperts Robert T. Pave Philadelphia Daily News Kiki Cuyler Cincinnati Reds Leo Durocher St. Louis Ordinals Ferrell Boston Redox Rick Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers Jimmy Wilson Phillies Fred Lindstrom Dodgers Lefty Gomez The Yankes Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Fred Frankhouse Oul Derringer Cincinnati Paul Bill Terry Newark Giants Billy Sullivan Torre Dame Art Aman Broadway Shires Ivy Mickey Yikes, Haas Simmons Lefty Joul Phils Lefty Frankhouse Gomez G. Sallinger Detroits Ners Ohers

Third Annual Ohio Relays Set at Ohio University Stadium

More than 500 high school tracksters from 45 schools compete at the Third Annual Ohio Relays in Athens Ohio University Stadium from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p m. The meet features 12 alumni coaches including Cliff Newell Clyde Newell Chick Young Kermit Blosser and others plus top runners Hav en Robinson J Whittaker D Whittaker and Joe Saunders from Cleveland and Sandusky High School. Officials listed include J R Johnson and O U directors.

Ted Kaplush Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Stadium Ohio University Cliff Newell Cleveland Fast Tech Clyde Fairview Chick Young Jackson Kermit Blosser Columbus South Ellsworth Holden Cleveland James Ford Rhodes Sheldon Rowland Sandusky Lester Patterson Terrace Park Jesse Meyers Lanier West Alexandria Euclid Central A. W. Radder Fort Thomas Don €. Peden Clayton Pop” Kessler West Lafayette Dick Goos Trenton Kessler Goos Broad William Herbert Shadel Saunders New Holland Butch"’ Grover Point Pleasant W. Va Circleville Huntington Cleveland East J. Whittaker D. Whittaker Robert Whittaker Sandusky High School Fhaw High School Curtis Zephyr Haven Robinson Jesse Owens Joe John Saunders John Glendale High School J. R. Johnson Oo. C. Bird J. P. Trepp B. H. Hughes

Brevity Favored to Win Derby in Louisville Stakes

Sixteen three year olds contest the 62nd Derby at Churchill Downs with Brevity rated the horse to beat after five wins in six starts. If track favors mud Grand Slam Bold Venture and Granville loom as strong threats. Derby post time around 5:30 p m with 60 000 expected to attend the turf classic for a $40 000 purse.

Louisville Churchill Downs Joseph Early Widener Widener Hardboots Bradley Idle Hour Bien Joli Banister William Woodward Granville Morton L. Schwartz Bold Venture Bomar Stable

Tough Breaks Hit Tigers Amid World Champs Woes

Detroit manager Mickey Cochrane and star Hank Greenberg sit out with injuries as a rough start continues. A ninth inning error helps the Senators edge the Tigers 7-6 while Monte Pearson shines for the Yankees in a 8-1 win over Cleveland. Other scores: Athletics 12 Browns 8, Red Sox 16 White Sox 4, Giants 11 Cardinals 5, Cubs 2 Dodgers 1 in 11 innings, Bees 8 Reds 1, Pirates 6 Phillies 5.

Relays Time Table Nineteen Fifties Track Event Schedule

A dense list of track and field events by class B and class A noting preliminaries finals and relays. Events include shot put discus pole vault high jump 100 and 120 yard hurdles 440 and 880 yard relays distance medley races and mile relays with mixed class designations and times.

Blaine Guildsberry Athens O”’ Association Delta Tau Delta

Pirates Top Phillies 6 5 In Tight Fall Classic Night

The report notes a high scoring baseball game where the Pirates defeated the Phillies 6 to 5. It also mentions the cheetah’s status as the fastest runner up to 400 yards, highlighting speed in a separate line.

Texan Hit Four Home Runs in Five Games

Mervin Connors a Texas League first baseman belted four homers in his first five games. The Chicago White Sox reportedly hold first call on his services, signaling strong major league interest.

Dallas Mervin Connors Chicago White Sox

Brown Bomber Named For Joe Louis In Racing

Alfred Gwynne Vandertill selects Brown Bomber as the name for a yearling thoroughbred, honoring heavyweight champion Joe Louis in a speedy racing tribute.

New York Alfred Gwynne Vandertill Brown Bomber Joe Louis

Major League Leaderboard Highlights by Team and Player

A dense summary of top season leaders across batting and pitching categories. Key figures include Terry Gisnta and 620 Lombardi leading runs. Herman and Moore sharing hits. Klein and Ott tied for home runs. Gehringer and Dickey prominent in RBIs and hits. Manush and Gehringer among triples. and Grove and Appleton noted for pitching.

Terry Lombardi Reds Herman Cubs Moore Giants Lether Giants Norris Phillies Moore Lavagetto Pirates Davis Cardinals Cuba Hassett and Bucher Dodgers McQuinn Klein Ott Hack J. Martin Alien Benge Bees Hollingsworth Reda

Baseball Roundup of League Scores and Standouts

The Associated Press reports Red Sox outfielder Fric McNair with a triple two doubles and a single against White Sox. Senators Jake Powell hits a key run producing single to beat Tigers 8-7. George Puccinelli of the Athletics collects three singles a double and a walk versus the Browns. Danny MacFayden shines for the Bees pitching five hit innings to defeat the Pirates. Joe Brubaker homers for the Pirates in a win over the Phillies. Tex Carleton of the Cubs defeats the Dodgers 2-1 in a pitchers duel. Monte Pearson leads the Yankees past the Indians with four hits and solid pitching.

Cochrane Senators Greenberg Jake Powell Buddy Myer Monte Pearson Indians Johnny Allen Athletics Browns Red Giants Twe Baerer Tex Carleton Cubs Dutch Brandt Dodgers Carleton Brandt Billy Herman Danny MacFayden Bees Reds Bill Brubaker Pirates Phillies Associated Presa Yankees

Unclear Bout Sparks in Mixed Locations

The record presents scattered names and numbers across Chicago Boise and Leiperville with no coherent event or outcome. Readable entities include Harry Thomas Fagie Bend Minnesota Vincent Parrike South America Andre Leng France Godfrey Leiperville Pennsylvania. The text lacks a clear action result or context.

Chicago Harry Thomas Fagie Bend Minn Vincent Parrike South America Boise Idaho Andre Lenglet France Godfrey Leiperville

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