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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1936

Page

12

Cardinals Eye Trade For Dizzy Dean After Warneke Deal

Cardinals officials under Branch Rickey weigh trading Dizzy Dean as Lon Warneke joins the Cubs. Mitch Keener notes Rickey seeks a fair proposition while Dean’s ego and discord worry management. Separately John Connolly urges year round baseball activity to keep fan interest alive. Prison guards at Olinda Maui misread fireworks as a break, finding inmates lighting crackers to scarecamp pheasants.

Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinal Lon Warneke Cubs Ty Sid Keener St. Louis Star-Times Branch Rickey National League Cardinals Eener Redbirds Janneke Rickey Sam Breadon Dizzy Brendon Frankie Frisch Jay Herman Warneke Honolulu Territorial Boarch Olinda Maui

Bobcats Hope to Ride Deep Bench Into Dayton Clash

Ohio University seeks return to full strength for a Saturday game with Dayton as Bill Jurkovic and Bob Burke return from knee injuries while regulars Dick Irelan, Bill Morgan, and Deacon Diek retake roles. Rodgers may push for right tackle, but most starters remain. Weather and practice pace have influenced lineups and prep.

Hoth Bobcats Ohio Eleven Dayton Bill Jurkovic Bob Burke Flyera Dick Irelan Bill Morgan Bill Rodgers Deacon Diek Laddy Hyatt Paul Wilcox Mel Platzke Monk Montgomery Rodgers Denny Wood Don Peden Peden Cincinnati Queen City Ohio

Girl Foretells Her Death in Lyon Trunk Letter

Berthe Boignard a 21 year old in Lyons France foretold her death after her mother found a letter while cleaning a trunk. Berthe exclaimed the writer of the letter would die in days. The letter proved to be hers.

Lyons France U.P Berthe Boignard Berthe

Kent State K Club urges aggressive football recruiting

The Varsity K Club at Kent State University calls for recruiting players who can deliver more than moral victories. An unsigned piece in the Varsity K News argues Kent must raise athletic standards, hire a full time freshman coach, and offer scholarships to attract real scholastic prospects. Kent's team, in its second season under G Donald Starns, stands 3–3.

Kent State Kent State University Today Kent News G. Donald Rosy) Starns

Want Reduced Age Limit in High Schools

Ohio coaches press to lower the age limit for high school football players. Officials report 616 players aged 19 or over among 15,426 in the state, with Massillon leading the over-19 count. Notable games include Canton McKinley and Steubenville, both with perfect records, plus mass nonconforming rosters in several schools.

Amelia Herman H. R. Townsend Ashland Canton McKinley Cleveland West Tech Columbus Grandview Kenton Kent Roosevelt Marietta Martins Ferry Massillon Middletown New Philadelphia Piqua Steubenville Toledo Waite Columbus Grandview United States Ohio Bellaire Ohio Valley Fremont Ross Toledo Scott Cleveland Adam Canton McKinley Akron St. Vincent Akron North Cincinnati Norwood Ashland Ve. Oberlin Cleveland East Tech Brandview Upper Arington Shelby Kent Toosevelt Wadsworth Newark New Castle Columbus East Springfield Columbus North Toledo Waite Knoxville Tenn

Akron U. Under Fire in Conference Dispute

Dr Ira T Wilson of Heidelberg Fol lete accused University of Akron officials of bending conference rules to build a team while five Akron players were ruled ineligible for scholastic and residence issues. He said the league must follow both spirit and letter of rules and warned schools may resign to pursue athlete exploitation.

Tiffin Ohio Conference University of Akron Ira T. Wilson Heidelberg Follere Fred Ayer Akron Dean Ayer Columbus

Cubs Ready to Trade Any Player as Wrigley Negotiations Stall

Chicago owner P K Wrigley said the Cubs are willing to part with any player to strengthen the club but report says few teams are receptive to talks. Potential targets include Hank Leiber Paul Derringer Lew Riggs Arky Vaughan Wally Berger and Bucky Walters as negotiations remain stalled.

Chicago U.P Chicago Cubs P. K. Wrigley Cubs Wrigley Hank Leiber Giants Paul Derringer Lew Riggs The Reds Arky Vaughan Pirates Wally Berger Bees Bucky Walter Phillies

Marietta Ace Faces Likely Season-Ending Knee Injury

Marietta College star halfback Harley Magee may miss the rest of the season after a knee injury in the game against Washington and Jefferson. Coach Frank L. Hayes said Magee will not play against Kent State and may be unavailable for the remainder of the year.

Marietta U.P Harley Magee Marietta College Frank L. Hayes Magee Washington and Jefferson

New York to Pick Ross Title Opponent at MSG

New York state athletic commission met again to select an opponent for welterweight champion Barney Ross for a title bout at Madison Square Garden on November 27. Izzy Jannazzo and Ceferino Garcia fought to a draw in a 15 round bout, earning the right to challenge Ross next.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Barney Ross Madison Square Garden Izzy Jannazzo Ceferino Garcia Philippines Ross

Pomeroy Ministers Elect Leaders for Next Year Joint Service

The Pomeroy Ministers Association met and elected Rev. A. R. Stark president and Rev. F. Beuscher secretary and treasurer. A joint Thanksgiving service is planned for Thanksgiving morning at 10 o clock at Simpson M E Church with Rev. Robert Leake of Grace Episcopal Church delivering the sermon.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Ministers Association A. R. Stark F. Beuscher Simpson M. E Robert Leake Grace Episcopal Church

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