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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1936

Page

9

MITCH S MUSINGS ON RADIO BROADCAST STYLE

Ty Tyson WWJ Detroit argues against censoring game descriptions and bans on second guessing umpires or managers He says broadcasts should describe reactions and be cautious only with extreme liberties Official scorers judgments remain final Poised debate includes Havey Boyle Pittsburgh Post critic and AL censorship proposal.

Toatch Ty Tyson WWJ Detroit Detroit News Tyson Havey Boyle Pittsburgh Post Boyle

Ace Parker listed as top back in South by Duke electors

Henry Mclemore reports in Pinehurst that among 50 000 North Carolinians Ace Parker of Duke is hailed as the best back in the South since Indian Joe Guyon. Parker’s 25 to 105 yard runs and a famed 62 yard boot from behind his goal line boost him over Sam Francis in the running for an all America backfield. Wallace Wade spoke highly of Parker’s talent.

Henry McLemore Pinehurst N. C U.P Sam Francis Nebraska Ace” Parker Duke South Joe Guyon Georgia Tech Parker North Carolina University Ace North United Press Sammy Baugh Ack Parker North Carolina Tennessee Wallace Wade Beattie Feathers John Cain Alabama ED Goddard U.C.L.A

Probe Funds Of Waterloo Cage Coach

State Examiner report finds $3,068.11 deficit in Waterloo High School athletic funds linked to coach Hairston. For 1934-35 he reported $903 receipts and $602 disbursements without itemizing. Investigators allege improper handling amid a 1935 tour and removal as secretary treasurer.

Columbus Magellan E. Hairston Ohio Joseph T. Tracy Hairston Rio Grande College Waterloo Wonders Board of Education B. B. Vance Waterloo High School Athletic Fund Waterloo Athletic Association Waterloo Board of Education Virgil Null Vance Athletic Association State High School Athletic Association Ray Watts Baldwin-Wallace Schoen Norm

Schmidt Agrees to Three Year Contract at Ohio State

Ohio State athletic board extended coach Francis A. Schmidt for three years. Jim McDonald and Ralph Wolfe named co captains for 1957. Schmidt’s third season at OSU followed two successful years with a Big Ten title chase and key wins over Notre Dame and Illinois.

Francis Schmidt Schmidt Ohio State Athletic Board Buck Southwest Ball Ralph Wolfe Youngstown McDonald Wolfe Ohio State Joe Gailus Sid Gillman Fershman Michigan Texas Christian Illinois Notre Dame Bucks Minnesota

Waterloo Wonders basketball funds and diploma disputes documented

A report covers Waterloo Wonders basketball finances from Dec 20 1934 to Apr 5 1935 showing 33 games. $3,971.11 receipts from 30 games with high school and independent teams, plus large gate shares at several venues. The audit notes missing equipment, unresolved diplomas for Beryl Drummond and Wyman Roberts, and prior coach Hairston’s disputed tenure.

Waterloo Ironton High Xenia High School Wonders Xenia Dayton Fairmont Newport Franklin Marietta Ashland Vance H. R. Townsend Townsend Hairston Board of Education Lawrence County Beryl Drummond Wyman Roberts J. W. Swango Roy L. Henry United Press Athletic Association Henry

Baldwin Wallace Star Norm Schoen Captures Scoring Title

Baldwin Wallace halfback Norm Schoen ends his college career as the top scorer with 117 points, including 19 touchdowns and 3 extra points, leading the nation after a 67 to 0 win over Louisville. His 31 points surpassed Ray Zeh’s 112 points from last season.

Columbus Baldwin-Wallace Ohio Norm Schoen University of Louisville Yellow Jackets Greater Cleveland Ray Zeh Western Reserve Schoen Zeh Otto Vokaty Heidelberg

All Sections Represented On United Press All America Grid Squad

Eleven players from nationwide regions named to the 1936 United Press All America football team. Split: Midwest Far West South East and Southwest provide the 11, led by inspirational play and resilience. highlights include Yale’s Larry Kelley Duke’s Ace Parker Notre Dame’s John Lautar and Texas Christian’s Sammy Paugh among others.

United Press New York Midwest Southwest Larry Kelley Yale Princeton Sammy Paugh Texas Christian John Lautar Notre Dame Irish Army Northwestern Sam Francis Nebraska Pittsburgh Bob Herwig California Ed Goddard Washington State

He Will Choose Pro Football If He Fails

He plans to accept a pro football offer if he does not succeed. Sheen's scoring runs in the season's last two games left rivals far behind. Dick Hunter of Marshall had 73 points for second place and Stanley Junius of Akron had 72 for third.

Sheen Dick Hunter Marshall Stanley Junius Akron

All-America back and linemen named in UPI vote

United Press lists Larry Kelley as the top back with key praise from Ducky Pond. Ed Widseth Max Starcevich Bob Herwig John Lautar Averell Daniell praised as premier linemen shaping Pitt and Minnesota plays this season.

Midwest Minnesota Larry Kelley Ducky Pond Kelley Harvard Baugh ED Widseth Big Ten Gophers Max Starcevich Jimmy Phelan Starcevich Bob Herwig

Gaynell Tinsley Lauded as South’s Greatest Wingback

The passage hails Gaynell Tinsley as the South’s finest wingman, praised by coach Bernie Moore who calls him the all time American end. It notes his blocking, pass catching, and long touchdown runs after receptions.

Daniell Gaynell Tinsley South Bernie Moore Tinsley

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