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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1936

Page

15

Cardinals Pull Hidden Ball Trick On First Baseman

In Chicago the St Louis Cardinals executed a hidden ball play with Frank Demaree on first. Pepper Martin fielded a fly, threw to Johnny Mize at first, then Roy Parmelee calmly returned to the bag to tag the runner after the fake. Demaree was caught twice as the trap unfolded.

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Birds Get Players In Columbus Trade

The Columbia Red Birds acquired pitcher Al Fisher and second baseman Lou Bush from Rochester of the International League in a straight trade and obtained catcher J. G. Clarke from the Cardinals on option. In return Columbus sent Eddie Detker and Al Cuccinello, along with pitcher Johnny Hurley, to Rochester.

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Rome Track Team Again Wins Crown

Rome High School caps a dominant showing at the 16th Annual Athens County Track meet at Ohio University Stadium. The boys win with 37 1⁄2 points and six victories. the Rome girls tally 28 points with four firsts. Standout Flick Williams leads Rome in multiple events while McClanahan anchors both 100 and 220 yard dashes and the half mile relay for the champions. Other scores list Waterloo, The Plains, Troy, Albany and Jackson­ville-Trimble among top finishers.

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Favor Miller Over Sarron In Title Bout

Freddie Miller the featherweight champion defends his belt Monday night in Washington against Pete Sarron of Birmingham. A 6 to 5 favorite, Miller seeks a third title fight this year as Sarron, an ex newsboy, aims to rebound after a Miami loss. Early estimates anticipate about 25,000 fans at Griffith Stadium. Miller previously defeated Sarron in two non title bouts.

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Nominate James A. Jones for County Engineer

A campaign message urges voters to nominate James A. Jones for County Engineer in the upcoming primary on May 12. It notes the incumbent has served 8 years over two terms and earned over 24000 in salary, and argues voting for a new candidate would prevent further payments exceeding 56000 for three terms. The speaker asks for approval and thanks citizens for consideration.

Bold Venture Heads Latonia Derby Entries for May 23

Bold Venture, Kentucky Derby winner, headed a 36 horse Latonia Derby nomination list for the $15,000 event on opening day May 23. Ten Derby nominees also entered Latonia, with a $5,000 bonus if Bold Venture wins. Several Derby entrants were scratched. notable nominees include Hollywood, Memory Book, Mem ory Book, Granville, Hell Image, and Tsolater from top handlers William Woodward and C. B. Shaffer.

Bold Venture Cincinnati Latonia Behave Yourself Black Gold Cyde van Dusen Long Shot Buddy Basil Seventh Heaven Silas Dneiper Louisville Coldstream C. B. Shaffer Granville Belair Stable Merry Pete Hell Image the Fighter Langreal Hal Price Headsley Hollywood Mrs. Payne Whitney Greentree Stables William Woodward Tsolater Herry Pete

Track titles and Derby nominees from Kentucky farm entries

Cards 4, Cubs 2. Four schools dominate Western Conference outdoor track. Michigan has 14 titles, Illinois 12, Chicago and Wisconsin three each. Nominations list Derby contenders for the $5,000 Quickstep Handicap on May 30. Milky Way Farm enters The Fighter and San. Ateal among 48 horses nominated for Latonia’s 37 day meeting ending July 4.

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Cubs News Publishes New Update For Fans

The Chicago Cubs News, a new publication by the club, debuts with news for fans. The American Baseball Congress national championship will be in Louisville, Kentucky from September 19 to 28, as announced by president C O Brown. Rival head hunters wear basket hats in Formosa.

Chicago American Baseball Congress Louisville C. O. Brown Chicago Cubs News

Racing Fans Increase at Jamaica Track in 1936 Start

Attendance at the Jamaica race track rose by more than 7,300 fans in the first ten days of the 1936 season, reflecting growing interest in the sport.

New York Jaemaica Race Track

Traynor Nears 2900 Major League Games Milestone

Pia Traynor’s manager and third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates could reach 2,000 games in the majors if he participates in 64 games this season.

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Arthur LVL Writes for English Syndicate

Jack Johnson, former Negro heavyweight champion, is authoring a series of articles for an English syndicate. The note credits him with writing work intended for international distribution and highlights his ongoing involvement in journalism.

New York Jack Johnson

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