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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1936

Page

9

Broadcasting Sparks Minor League Friction Across Major Clubs

MITCH'S MUSINGS notes complaints by minor league affiliates over major league games aired from parks. Boston and other clubs fear radio broadcast rights undermine gate receipts, while observers warn nationwide enthusiasm grows when broadcasts require less cost. Edgar Munzel adds Roger Peckinpaugh's son, a Michigan football star and baseball player, faced college spring sport tensions.

John Radio c Carmichael Chicago Party News Eddie Collins Red Sox Boston Hay Carmichael Collins Rocky Mount Yankees Norfolk Cubs Reds Durham Asheville Carmichael Western Hemisphere Des Moines Cub Edgar Munzel Chicago Herald and Examiner Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Roger University of Michigan Wolverine Peck Peckinbaugh Michigan

Crowder Shines as Tigers Triumph Over Senators

Detroit flexed depth with Alvin Crowder returning to form in a five hit effort that powered a 7 to 1 victory over the Washington Senators. Lefty Grove logged his seventh win and fourth shutout for Boston as New York and Chicago margins shifted in the AL. In the NL, Cardinals crushed Phillies 11 to 6 while Giants beat Pirates 4 to 2 and Cubs topped Bees 7 to 2. Reds routed Dodgers 9 to 6.

New York Detroit Tigers Alvin Crowder Crowder Washington Senators Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Philadelphia St. Louis CARDS St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Whitney Phil Mize New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Carl Hubbell Chicago Cubs Pirates Boston Bees Tex Carleton Bees Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers

Federal Land Bank of Louisville faced field suit in Ohio court

John J Woolley and Hall Rowland partners filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio against the Federal Land Bank of Louisville. The action seeks a money judgment of 300 Fed dollars on a contract and requires the bank to answer by June 1 1936 or a default judgment may be entered. Colley and Rowland serve as attorneys for the plaintiffs.

Federal Land Bank of Louisille Louisville Manthely John J. Woolley Hall Rowland, Partners Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio U18ville Colley and Rowand Plaintigt

Golf backswing: body turn and weight shift guide top position

The text outlines the starting backswing procedure in golf. It emphasizes rotating the hips and shoulders on a pivot while bending the left knee toward the ball and lifting the left heel to transfer weight inward. The hands slide back slightly and drag the club away along the flight line before turning inward to reach the top position with the club over the neck.

Austria advances to third Davis Cup round over Poland

Austria defeated Poland three matches to two to advance in the European Zone Davis Cup eliminations. In other news, the Tower Bridge in London was opened 5 147 times in the past year to permit ship passage.

Vienna Austria Poland Tower Bridge London

Pace Setter Milton Leads Indianapolis 500 Start

PACE-SETTER INDIANAPOLIS IND Tommy Milton will pace the field at the annual 500-mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 9 Driving a Packard Milton, winner of 1921 and 1923, retired in 1927 and joined Packard as development engineer He will head the procession in a white convertible coupe and drive fast, as in past years with the field to a swift start.

Indianapolis Ind Tommy Milton Indianapolis Motor Speedway Milton Packard Motor Car Company

Wisconsin glory game shapes Badger season hope

Chicago coach Harry Stuhldreher targets Minnesota as Wisconsin’s key rival and the season’s pivotal contest. He doubts victory this year but backs fullback Jankowski for All-America potential while noting other sports figures and figures in baseball and boxing in a broad sports roundup.

Henry McLemore Chicago U.P Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Badgers Minnesota Harry Jankowski Johnny Revolta Oshkosh Arthur (Whattaman) Shires Max Schmeling Joe Louis Cleveland Milwaukee Brewers Chester Lanhs Branch Rickey Cardinals Branch

Sports figures gossip and bold predictions in 1940s era notes

A scatter of sports anecdotes and opinions flow from boxing, baseball, auto racing, and college football. Tuffy Griffith is touted, Dolly Stark advances into broadcasting, Max Baer and Schmeling loom, Bill Cummings eyes a Memorial Day win, and Cubs manager Charlie Grimm praises Mel Ott while Knox College football draws sharp mockery.

Tuffy Griffith West Jack Dempsey Jimmy Braddock Madison Square Garden Chicago Dolly Stark Philadelphia Maxie Baer Schmeling Louis Bill Cummings Indianapolis Cummings Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Mel Ott Polo Grounds Ross Young Knox College Galesourg Ill

Captain Henry Witcher Dies Veteran Cedar Point Steamer Master

Captain Henry Witcher age 75 longtime master of the Cedar Point Steamer G A Boekling and its predecessor RB Hayes died at his Sandusky home yesterday after 25 years aboard the Boekling and many more with the Hayes.

Martins Ferry City Administration Charged in Audit

Martins Ferry city administration faces charges for recoverable items totaling 1.97962 in an audit report filed with the state bureau of inspection of public offices.

Columbus U.P Martins Ferry State Bureau of Inspection of Public

Hooper Ridge News Briefs

Sunday School drew a large attendance for Mothers Day with a fine program by the young people. Eleanor Kierns of Athens visited her parents the Kierns. Mrs Linscott remains unchanged after a stroke. Grace Martin a Trimble nurse assists. McDaniel undertaker of North Liberty attended to Mrs Eddy of Westerville who died at 83 and was buried in Maplewood. McDaniel’s daughter Fauntelle accompanied him. Mae and Ada McDaniel of Pennsville and Glen McDaniel of Athens visited. Hooper Ridge Road grading nears completion. A. M. Linscott and Floyd Linscott hosted. Harry Keefer and G E Moore visited Amesville with daughter Carol Kasier in Stockport. John Robinson was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus for spleen enlargement. condition improving.

Hooper Ridge Eleanor Kierns Athens L. Kierns Nancy Linscott Grace Martin Trimble North Liberty Ind O. E Eddy Westerville Eddy Maplewood Giouster McDaniel Fauntelle Mae Ada McDaniel Pennsville Glen McDaniel A. M. Linscott Floyd Linscott The Plains Harry Keefer G. E. Moore Amesville H. M. Kassler Carol Kasier Stockport John Robinson Grant Hospital Columbus

Buckeye Track Stars Aim for Records at Oxford Meet

At Oxford this Friday and Saturday the Buckeye track meet pits top Halls from Ohio University and Miami against rivals from Notre Dame and Cincinnati. Halleck eyes both discus and shot records after a 151 ft 112 in throw, while Oliver of Miami seeks Olympic squad form in sprints and hurdles.

Ted Kaplush Ole Sol Miami Oxford Buckeye Halleck Ohio University Oliver Elser Notre Dame Butler Mid-West Hock Redskins Michigan State Normal Isone Ohio Cincinnati Peaspanen Lloyd Liova Carothers Wesleyan Oram

Bunker Hill Social Notables Show Local Guests

Attendees at the quarterly meeting included Mr. and Mrs. Dana Houdas heik and family from Nease Settlement, Mr. and Mrs. Caton Will from Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Genheimer from Albany, and Mr. and Mrs. Dana Epple with children. Evelyn and Kenneth Genheimer of Albany visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Genheimer. Betty June Heilman stayed with Hazel Epple. Leonard Fipple and Dana were in Dexter Sunday.

H. H. Genheimer Betty June Heilman Hazel Epple Leonard Fipple Dana Dexter

Owens in Spotlight at Western Conference Meet

Columbus Ohio article notes Jesse Owens OSU sprinter hurdler and long jumper leads in the 36th Western Conference track championships. Critics expect multiple wins with possible world record marks in the 100 yard dash and broad jump as new grass runway aids use. Buckeyes aim for team title as Big Ten meet returns to Columbus for first time since 1925.

Columbus Jesse Owen Ohio State Owens Buck Larry Snyder Jesse Buck Ace Michigan Madison Wis Bobby Grieve Sam Stoller Andy Dooley Iowa Bob Collier Indiana Snyder Ann Arbor Dehart Hubbard Chicago Wisconsin

Bold Venture Bypasses Withers for Belmont Stakes Plans

Bold Venture the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner will skip the Withers mile at New York next Saturday. The colt will train lightly Wednesday as he targets the Belmont Stakes on the final day of Belmont Park's spring meeting. Rival Brevity and Red Rain are also mentioned in the buildup.

New York U.P V. Whitney

Redlegs Beat Dodgers to Move Up in NL Standings

Cincinnati Reds edged the Brooklyn Dodgers 9 to 6 to climb to fifth place in the National League, one and a half games behind Pittsburgh and Chicago. Five Reds pitchers saw action, with Baker shutting down the Dodgers after a rough first inning. Gene Schott started, lasting five and two thirds innings before Lee Stine finished. The game featured a Lew Riggs triple and a Gillie Campbell homer for Cincinnati.

Brooklyn U.P Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Pittsburgh Chicago Casey Stengel George Farnshaw Leonard Baker Jeffcoat Butcher Cincinnati Farnshaw Lew Riggs Gillie Campbell Gene Schott Charley Dressen Lee Stine Stine Dodgers

Wolverines poised to win fifth straight Big Ten golf title

Four Michigan sharpshooters led by Charles Kocsis push the Wolverines to a 33-stroke team lead after 36 holes at Kildeer Country Club. Kocsis shot 66 73 139 with Malov and Saunders close behind in the individual race as Michigan sits at 4579 to lead Northwestern Illinois and others.

Evanston Ill U.P University of Michigan Wolverines Kildeer Country Club Michigan Charles Kocsis Kocsis Woody Malov Allen Saunders Northwestern Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio State Indiana Iowa Purdue Chicago

Standings and Monday Results in National and American Leagues

National standings show Cincinnati ahead of Brooklyn 9 to 6 with St Louis 11 Philadelphia 8 and New York 4 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 7 Boston 2. American results note Detroit 7 Washington 1 and Boston 2 Chicago 0 with rain postponements involving Philadelphia St Louis New York Cleveland. Upcoming Wednesday games include Chicago Brooklyn St Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Toledo.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Association Club National Ly Fret St. Louis Oe Pvcusoube Eae As Chicago Ee A Ee Sm Capm Ca Poon Ee Ee Philadelphia Ee American Boston Ee A Ee Cleveland Ee Cai Minnea Olis

Five Yankees in British women's golf title race

Five American golfers survive to the third round of the British women's championship at Southport England after two more rounds. Patty Berg was eliminated by Elsie Corlett while Charlotte Glutting staged a dramatic comeback to beat Dorothy Pearson. Maureen Orcutt Crews and Marion Miley also advanced with wins.

Southport Eng U.P Little Patty Berg Minneapolis Elsie Corlett England Charlotte Glutting South Orange N. J Miss Glutting Dorothy Pearson Maureen Orcutt Crews Coral Gables Fla Marion Miley Lexington Neil Forrest Finland Miss Miley Marie Franklin

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