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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1936

Page

7

Bobcats End Season On High Note Despite Setbacks

Ohio University football finished 1936 with a 21-0 win over John Carroll, a resilient turnaround after early losses. Montgomery drove the offense while Goody Marcks plus Clarence Chernitski’s injury shaped a tough season, leaving OU poised to claim the Buckeye title if Cincinnati defeats Miami on Thanksgiving Day.

Ohio University Bobcat Bobcats Purdue Bill Jurkovic Marshall College Kent State Miami Cincinnati Montgomery Dayton Johnny Chernitski Chernitski Monk Montgomery Jurkovic Clarence “Goody” Marcks Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye John Carroll Bearcats Redskins

Shute Wins PGA Championship In Close Golf Fin al

Herman Densmore Shute, 32, wins the Professional Golfers Association title by defeating Jim Thomson 3 and 2. The British Open winner weighs 135 pounds after the match, credits his driver and a 230 yard brassie for the clinching eagle, and jokes about his wife’s nerves. Fifteen thousand wives seek separations annually in Britain, while 3,500 husbands go to prison over court-ordered alimonies.

Henry McLemore Pinehurst Herman Densmore Shute Professional Golfers’ Association Shute Jimmy Thomson United Press

Risko Chases McLarnin in Madison Square Garden Bout

Syracuse boxer Babe Risko, ex middleweight champ, challenged Jimmy McLarnin to a 10 round match at Madison Square Garden to avenge friend Lou Ambers. Risko recently upset Harry Balsamo in New York as McLarnin had knocked out Ambers in a Garden non title bout Friday night.

New York U.P Babe Risko Syracuse Jimmy MccLarnin Madison Square Garden Risko Harry Balsamo McLarnin Lou Ambers Ambers the Garden

1937 women’s national amateur golf championship set for Memphis

The 1937 women's national amateur championship will be played at the Memphis Country Club in Memphis Tennessee from October 4 to 9 the USGA announced today.

New York U.P Memphis, Tenn U.S. Golf Association

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

In Athens County Ohio Case 16572 Harry L Fox Plaintiff Clifford Augustine et al Defendants sheriffs sale of described real estate at the courthouse door Athens on Monday December 28 1936 at 1 30 PM The 25 acre tract excludes two acres sold to Kolby Rivers with a 1901 deed reference The premises are near 209 Mine Sugar Creek appraised at 365 cannot be sold for less than 243 or two thirds cash on day of sale Sheriff Charles Stratton and attorney Fmmet Keenan oversee Sale terms cash in hand.

Sherife State of Ohio Athens County Harry L. Fox Clifford Augustine Athens Ohio Ren Soret Elijah Lelan Ethelbert D. Rivers Clinton L. Poston George H. Smith Sugar Creek Charles Stratton Fmmett Keenan

Buckeye Thrills Preview Two Thanksgiving Title Showdowns

Columbus reports Thanksgiving Day games settle Buckeye Conference and Big Four honors. Miami faces Cincinnati with a share of the crown possible. if Miami wins, undisputed state title goes to the Redskins, else Ohio U. or a tie could prevail. Western Reserve and Case renew their Cleveland rivalry. Miami and Cincinnati lead a day of key Ohio matchups across several campuses.

Columbus Douglas Campbell Buckeye Cleveland Western Reserve Bill’ Edwards Cincinnati Miami Redskins Ohio University Ohio U Ohio Western University of Dayton Wittenberg Dayton Marshall West Virginia Wesleyan Huntington Ohio Wesleyan Rutgers New Brunswick N. J. Xavier University South Carolina Wilberforce West Virginia State Institute W. Va Mount Union University of Akron Baldwin-Wallace University of Toledo University of Louisville Norm Schoen Toledo Otterbein Schoen Baldwin- Wallace Kentuckians John Carroll Wooster Oberlin Muskingum Wayne Detroit Mich Lincoln Heidelberg Bowling Green

Packers Bears Tie With Week Win Streaks

In a tight NFL race Green Bay and Chicago kept the Western Division lead by both posting ninth wins against one loss. Packers beat the Giants 26 to 14 while the Bears defeated the Eagles 28 to 7. Lions beat the Cardinals 14 to 7 and Redskins routed the Dodgers 30 to 6. In the American League Boston beat Rochester 18 to 10 and the Yankees topped the Rams 15 to 7.

New York U.P Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Packers New York Giants Bears Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions Chicago Cardinals Boston Redskins Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Rochester New York Yankees Cleveland Rams

Irish Are Supreme Again In Midwest Grid Circles

Notre Dame upset Northwestern to derail national title hopes with a four touchdown surge as Minnesota and Ohio State clinched top spots in a crowded Big Ten finish. Cecil Isbell and Bob Wilke starred for Purdue and Notre Dame respectively amid a series of high scoring conference games.

Bob Wilke Notre Dame South Bend Fighting Irish Northwestern Wildcats Minnesota Irish Midwest Ohio State Chicago Middlewest Wisconsin Gophers Horace Bell Andy Uram Bud Wilkinson Larry Buhler Uram Michigan Purdue Indiana Hoosiers Cecil Isbell Boilermakers Illinois Iowa Temple Philadelphia Bush Lamb Oze Simmons Negro Pop Warner Owls

Glouster Warden Reports Four Game Law Violations

Glouster Game Protector B F Swartz reports four arrests for game law violations last week. Carl McKibben of Lubrig pleaded guilty to possessing a skunk in closed season, fined 25 dollars plus costs. Phil Shaw of Luhrig pled guilty to possessing an opossum in closed season, fined 25 dollars plus costs and jailed for nonpayment. Raymond Bobo of Albany pleaded guilty to trapping muskrats in the closed season, fined 25 dollars plus costs. Harry Ferguson of Columbus pleaded guilty to hunting without a license, fined 25 dollars plus costs and paid in full.

Athens H. R. Phillips Jacksonville Raymond Bobo Albany Tewksbury Harry Ferguson Columbus

Murray City Quintet Opens J-T Season Wednesday

Murray City High School will bring both boys and girls teams to face Jacksonville Trimble teams on the home floor. The opening games start at 7:30 p.m. with a large crowd expected as locals support the J T squads.

Chester High School Stewart Chester We Warner Eeenneeesereren Bynon Ubieveweeussees Barrows Weqwaemewese Sackgon Hopkins Pancermresaseomses Trimble Murray City High School Jacksonville- Trimble High School Murray City J. T

Regular CES Thea Chapter meeting with potluck planned

Thea Chapter CES will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night with an initiation and a potluck dinner. Officers are expected to attend.

Glouster Thea Chapter CES

Glouster PTA Names Picture Committee

Miss Helen Dennison Miss Rachel Murray and Miss Merle Danford appointed on the picture committee for the Glouster Parent Teacher Association. They will secure four pictures to be used as traveling studies and deliver them to rooms with the largest PTA attendance.

Glouster Helen Dennison Rachel Murray Merle Danford Glouster Parent-Teacher Association P.T.A

Thanksgiving Hour Service at Church of Christ

Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Church of Christ Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. F. G. Boroff of the M. E. Church will deliver the sermon. The services will last about one hour.

Glouster Stores Set Late Hours For Thanksgiving Week

Glouster stores will stay open until 9 p m Wednesday to compensate for closing Thursday for Thanksgiving. The post office closes all day but mail moves on trains. lobby hours 10 30 to 12 30. City and rural carriers take the day off. schools close Wednesday afternoon for two days vacation.

Glouster

Retail Clerks Union to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

Glouster officials announce a Tuesday 7:30 p m meeting at Odd Fellows Hall for the Retail Clerks Union with initiation of new members and oysters to follow.

Glouster—Retail Clerks’ Union Odd Fellow Hall

November birthdays observed by Women of the Moose meeting

The Women of the Moose will observe November birthdays at the Moose Hall Tuesday evening with a potluck and bingo prizes requested from each member. Mr and Mrs William Withem have moved from Glouster to the Moody residence in Bishopville.

Glouster Bishopville William Withem Moody

Reacers Club Tea at Mrs Garnet Reed Home

The Reacers Club will enjoy a tea at the home of Mrs Garnet Reed in Bishopville on Wednesday afternoon.

Bishopville Reacers’ Club

Attendees From City At Michigan Ohio State Game

Mr and Mrs T A Noon Edward Noon Miss Louella Vaughn Willis Blower James Sted man and Al Craft attended the Michigan Ohio State game in Columbus Saturday. Four fifths or 87 percent of cow milk is water. the rest is milk sugar fat and protein.

Glouster T. A. Noon Edward Noon Louella Vaughn Willis Blower James Stedman al Craft Columbus

North Central Farmers Back 1936 Conservation Plan Changes

Farmers from ten North Central States including Ohio urged continuation of the 1936 agricultural conservation program with drought adjustments at a meeting with AAA officials. The conference proposed a maximum conservation allowance per farm based on crop land acreage and productivity to guide the 1937 farm program. Over 200,000 farmers participated in the recommendations process.

Washington-Aup Ohio AAA

Bicycle use in Cumberland restricted by permits and condition

Bicycle operation in Cumberland Maryland is prohibited on streets unless the bike is in good mechanical condition and the rider holds a special permit from the safety department.

Cumberland Safety Department

Santa Clara Tops Football Ratings Again

Santa Clara remains undefeated and untied after week end play as Loyola of Los Angeles falls 13 to 6. Northwestern and Marquette losses shake national title hopes while Duquesne thumps Marquette 13 to 0. Fordham and Alabama idle as Rose Bowl possibilities shift to the South.

New York U.P Santa Clara Broncos Loyola of Los Angeles Northwestern Marquette Fordham Georgia Southwestern Louisiana Alabama Crimson Tide Little St. Anselm's Holy Cross Boston College Boston University Stanford California Iowa Temple Owls Yale Harvard Dartmouth Princeton Tigers

Ward Nominated to Succeed Hall as USTA President

Holcombe Ward of New York was proposed by the USTA nominating committee to succeed President Walter Merrill Hall in 1987. His name will be presented for election at the annual USTA meeting in New York on February 6.

New York Holcombe Ward U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Walter Merrill Hall U.S.L.T.A

Rail Time Card and Athens Air Service Schedules

Timetable snippet lists Baltimore & Ohio West Bound National Limited and Diplomat trains with daily and Sunday variations, Eastbound and mixed departures. Athens Municipal Airport offers Airtaxi service from sunrise to sunset with through airline tickets and connections to TWA and AA at major airports. West departures include 10 46 a m and 12 30 p m while north and east routes show multiple daily times.

Baltimore & Ohio West Bound National Limited Diplomat Athens Municipal Airtaxi A. A Athens North East

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