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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

12

Mitch's Musings on Amateurs Across Two Worlds

Norman Arnold from Australia discusses how amateurism differs between the United States and Australia. He notes rugby clubs rely on dues and pride rather than pay, cites large yet affordable crowds for rugby and school rowing, observes reduced public hero worship, and supports turning pro for personal opportunity.

Norman Arnold T. N. Hoover Land Down Under Hoovers Arnold Australia Notre Dame Pittsburgh Punkin Pitt Ohio State Dayton Ohio

Braddock Louis title bout eyed for Atlantic City

New York promoter offers Jimmy Braddock $400000 to fight Joe Louis in a 12 round title bout at Atlantic City on February 12. Joe Gould and Braddock tentatively approve with possible London loophole suggesting Braddock face John Henry Lewis next. Braddock’s Garden defense against Max Schmeling upheld by the New York athletic commission. Braddock recovering from arthritis in Hot Springs. Mike Jacobs backs Louis Braddock winner to Schmeling title in June. Archie San Romani wins triangular mile at Emporia training meet in 4:18.4, finishing ahead of Glen Dawson and Harold Manning.

New York Herman Taylor Philadelphia Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Atlantic City Joe Gould Braddock Jimmy Johnston Madison Square Garden London John Henry Lewis the Garden Max Schmeling Germany New York Athletic Commission Hot Springs Mike Jacobs Louis Schmeling Louis-Braddock San Romani Iola Kans U.P Archie San Romani Emporia Teachers College Glen Dawson Tulsa Harold Manning Wichita

High School Football Scores From Toledo to Port Clinton

United Press reports a collection of high school results with Toledo Devilbiss 6 over Tiffin Junior Hiome 0 and a series of other games including Upper Sandusky 34 over Carey 6 and Defiance 13 over Montpelier 12 as the scoring slate continues across multiple districts.

United Press Toledo Devilbiss Niles Girard Upper Sandusky Carey Loudonville Mt. Gilead Wauseon Napoleon Kent Roosevelt Fairport Harbor Defiance Montpelier Lakeside Port Clinton Bellefontaine Marysville

Simmons Back In Uniform After Quitting Iowa Team

Oze Simmons resumes practice after a midnight conference with Ossie Solem and Updegraff ending a dispute over coaching criticism. The Iowa fullback vows strong effort as the Hawkeyes, who have slumped with a 2 3 record, aim to rebound under renewed team unity.

Oze Simmons Iowa Simmons Carleton South Dakota Ilinois Northwestern Indiana Minnesota Hawkeyes Updegraff Oze Solem

Ohio Plays Aerial Battle as Bishops Visit

Ohio University pivots to a passing attack for the Delaware game with Monk Montgomery directing the aerials after Johnny Chernitski’s knee injury. Goody Mareks may replace Chernitski at left halfback while Pat Brooks and Ed Hagaman lead the Bishop defense in a clash expected to hinge on quarterback receivers and line battles.

Montgomery Goody Mareks Chernitski Marcks Miami Dayton Bobcats Pat Brooks Ed Hagaman Bearcats Cincinnati

Vienna records show police probe of one sixteenth and arrests reach large total

An official Vienna notice states that during the first half of the year one sixteenth of the population faced policy inquiry and about 160th of inhabitants were arrested. From January to June 30 police investigated 467,073 cases and arrested 42,376 residents in a city of 1.8 million. Pasadena adds to beauty push with Weed Show prizes for best weed cultivation.

Vienna U.R Pasadena Calif

Yale Captain Kelley Proves clutch in key plays of 1930s era

The Yale end Larry Kelley is praised for constant smart plays and timely moves that favored Yale. He repeatedly made pivotal moments including recovering a punt on the Navy miscue and a pass interception that sealed Brown and Princeton games, underscoring Yale's strong forward passing attack.

Brown University Providence Larry Kelley Yale Kelley Sneed Schmidt Navy Middies Pennsylvania Quakers Princeton Brown Brunonians

Stars Foresee Lively Friday With Caution For Fraud

The Stars Say for Friday November 13 predicts lively planetary activity bringing progress in fortunes through clever moves while warning of fraud. Personal relations show happiness with birthdays near this date. Property values should rise though papers should be signed cautiously. A child born now may be clever and strategic.

Plains Defeats Chauncey 6-0 in season finale

The Plains traveled to Chauncey and closed their season with a 6-0 victory. The Plains led in first downs and passing, with the only score in the second quarter on a Coon to Coley pass and Coley end run. Chauncey showed resistance led by Lester and Kozma.

the Plains Chauncey Plains Coon Coley Boling Lester Kozma Dickens Manda McGee Hawk Haines Daniel Reeves McClain Stillwell Nelson Krivesti Keeton Savage Armbuster Smith and Thompson

Bashan Personal and Social News Notes

Miss Wreatha Frederick moved to Pomeroy for work. Fred Bird returns from Parkersburg hospital improved. Mrs Eliza Ervin and Mrs Effie Torrence visited friends in Bashan. Arthur Orr remains ill. J C McKay and C L Orr visits. Charles Deem comes to stay with Uncle Lester Hill. Mrs Birch and Mrs Gainor seriously ill. Kim Shain ill. W C White built a chimney at W D Baker home.

Charles Deem Marion Lester Hill

Bishops Seek Spark In Saturday Tilt With Ohio Bobcats

Ohio Wesleyan coach George Gauthier pushes for a stronger running game as the Bishops prepare for a make-or-break Saturday clash with Ohio University. A win would salvage the season. a loss would mark the worst since 1921. Pat Brooks eyes scoring chances with punting and passing to back up McKinnie Schroeder and Meagaman.

Delaware George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Ohio Gauthier Bobcats Bishops Pat Brooks Cleveland Cincinnati Brooks McKinnie Schroeder Miami Marshall Ed Meagaman

Marine defense urged by Officers Federation report

The Officers Federation calls for mercantile marine officers to complete a defense training course including gunnery anti aircraft methods depth charges smoke screening and station keeping and convoy organization according to its annual report from London.

Marine Defense London U.P Mercantile Marine The Officers’ Federation

Ettore Held To Draw In Comeback Bouts With Godoy

New York reports Ettore held to a 10 round draw by Arturo Godoy of Chile in a comeback bid after being KOed by Joe Louis. Ettore, slight favorite from prior wins over Leroy Haynes, lacked his usual speed and aggression in the Wednesday night bout.

New York U.R al Ettore Philadelphia Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Chile Ettore Leroy Haynes

Cage Rules To Be Discussed In Ohio Meeting

A basketball rules interpretation meeting sponsored by the Ohio High School Athletic Association will be held in Columbus on Friday night. Floyd A. Rowe of Cleveland, a rules committee member, will lead the session with about fifteen representatives from six districts. They will later run interpretation meetings in their sections. Statewide tests for new officials or those inactive in three years are set for November 24 and officials must be registered before court tests.

Columbus U.P Ohio High School Athletic Association Floyd A. Rowe Cleveland

Grocers Seek Penalties Over Telephone Line Tampering

Five grocers faced charges after allegedly tampering with a rival’s telephone line to disrupt his business. Prosecutors asked for prison sentences, arguing the rival undersold them by offering lower prices to customers.

Buenos Aires U.P

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