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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1936
Page
9
In the World Series, New York Yankees lead 3 1 after a strong performance off Hubbell. The Giants struggled with timely hits and errors, while Ott, Terry, Bartell, and Moore failed to produce against a dominant Yankee lineup. Ohio Wesleyan, Miami, and Marshall reshaped Buckeye Conference title outlooks after early games.
The New York Yankees led the 1932 World Series three games to one over the Giants as they won 5 2 at Yankee Stadium. Monte Pearson outpitched Carl Hubbell while Lou Gehrig hit a key homer off Hubbell. Ruffing and Malone ready for the decisive fifth game.
Frank Gabler of the New York Giants keeps his humor despite a rough series with the Yankees. He reflects on wild pitches against New York and recalls minor league bus miseries that shaped his rise to the majors. The right hander earned over six thousand dollars in the series and projects more this season.
The T wing of Fort Howard Hospital built in 1816 is being restored to resemble its original appearance as a storehouse for antiques tied to prominent figures in the region's 300 year white occupation history. Fort Howard served as a focal point for military, social and civic life in the area.
The Bakers Marketing Association of Southern California forecasts the B-cent loaf will vanish from the market as bakers focus on 9 10 and 12 cent bread. The forecast signals a shift in pricing and product offerings for Pasadena area bakers.
In San Francisco two robbers pried open Evan Evanston’s mouth after forcing him to remain silent during a holdup, discovering false teeth with several gold ones. The criminals took his dental plates along with the loot.
The text notes that furniture making was not regarded as a craft until after the end of the 12th century, marking a shift in the classification of trades.
In a two team showcase, New York A.L. defeated N.L. 5 to 2. Gehrig supplied a homer for the Yankees while Cowan, Bartlett, and Selkirk provided key hits. Hubbell took the loss after seven innings on the mound.
Dr. J. M. Higgins Athens County health commissioner reports that Dr. Edward Harlan Willson of Columbus, an orthopedic specialist, will transfer several children to the Children's Hospital in Columbus in a week or ten days for splints casts and long term observation after infantile paralysis clinic.
William Lea known as Cho Cho, a nationally famous clown, returns to El Cerrito after losing a leg in Alameda. He announces plans to continue his career with new acts that require only one leg.
Ohio State rolled to a 60 to 0 victory over New York University in its debut, showcasing a potent passing attack and strong downfield blocking. Coach Francis Schmidt praised the aerial game while noting one early casualty, tackle Charley Gales, with Niles to be examined for the Pittsburgh clash.
Ohio college football saw ten teams remain undefeated after a weekend of upsets and out-of-state losses. Highlights included Dayton routing Ohio Wesleyan 21 to 7, Marshall beating Valparaiso 1 to 0, and Miami defeating Case 20 to 7. Cap./Bowling Green tied 7–7. Baldwin-Wallace topped John Carroll 48–7. Ohio Northern blanked Ashland 27–0. Muskingum beat Denison 26–13. Toledo impressed in a 35–0 win over Findlay. Western Reserve shut out Akron 14–0. Xavier crushed Adrian 46–0. Kenyon beat Holbrook 7–0.
Intersectional matchups headline the slate with Pittsburgh facing Ohio State as the weekend’s marquee game. Ohio State opened 1936 with a 60 0 win over NYU while Pittsburgh seeks its second victory. Other key pairings include USC vs Illinois and Fordham hosting SMU as top regional contenders meet for national title implications.
Casey Stengel, famed Dodgers manager, was dismissed with Otto Miller and Zach Taylor. The Brooklyn club, financially strained, will honor his contract through 1937, with no replacement named yet. Burleigh Grimes, Babe Ruth linked as possible successors amid speculation.
Jimmy McLarnin of Vancouver British Columbia entered as a 7 to 5 favorite to defeat Tony Canzoneri in a ten round comeback at Madison Square Garden. The bout rekindles a classic welterweight rivalry with both fighters seeking a decisive win.
A temperamental cow during Blissfield Harvest Festival milking contest charged into a crowd of 5 000. the herd of 20 caused the incident but no one was hurt.
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 27-9 to the Chicago Bears while still leading the NFL Eastern Division. Philadelphia Eagles fell 18-0 to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Red Skins lost 7-0 to the New York Giants. Green Bay defeated Chicago 24-0 to move into third in the Western Division. Detroit Lions were idle. Pittsburgh beat Syracuse 27-16 in the American League game.
A sale of stock and machinery will be held at the late residence of David J Morgan in Chester Township Meigs County Ohio. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and includes various farm equipment and related items.
A series of farm auctions in Ohio near Logan and Athens sale dates October 10 and 16 list stock machinery tools household goods farm 22 acres and more with various auctioneers and clerks noted.
The London Midland and Scottish Railway reports a four week period with 274 express and local trains, 262 968 arriving on time, a 96 percent on time rate at Euston.
Santa Cruz police bar all games for keeps including bridge for stakes binga and souvenir-winning games as part of a broad crackdown on gambling activities.
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