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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

13

Ohio U seeks first win of year at Kent State clash

Ohio University coach Don Peden aims to debut reserve players in the Saturday showdown at Ohio Stadium. Rain and a lighter Kent State squad set the scene as Ohio weighs lineup changes including Bill Morgan and Dick Irelan out with injuries. New starters Paul Wilcox Mel Platzke and Ray Csenek join veterans Danny Donofrio Denny Wood Harlan Nelson Matt Ivory as Monk Montgomery leads in backfield with Johnny Chernitski Len Janiak Woody Wills.

Don Peden Ohio University Kent State Ohio Stadium Don Golden Flashes Bobcats Ohio Peden Kent Purdue Marshall Kent Speedsters Marshall College Bill Morgan Dick Irelan Morgan Irelan Paul Wilcox Mel Platzke Ray Csenek Stan Iwacz Csenek Danny Donofrio Denny Wood Harlan Nelson Matt Ivory Ben Laskin Bob Seedhouse Stevenson Hyman Knox Little Clarence Claugus

Mitchs Musings on Giants Yankees World Series fallout

Mitchs Musings reflects on the 1936 World Series between the New York Yankees and Giants. SID EINER and BILL CORUM offer views on Terry's managing, Coffmans choice, Hubbell, and future Giants and Cardinals prospects. Trade talk centers on Warneke, Collins, Parmelee, and Dizzy Dean with pennant implications.

New York Giants New York Yankees Sideiner Sta Je Star-Times Bill Terry Giants Yankees Terry Dick Coffman Carl Hubbell Hot Stove

New York's Jack Torrance to pursue pro boxing under Jacobs

Renowned shot putter Jack Torrance plans professional fighting under Mike Jacobs once he trims weight from 320 to 260 pounds. The piece notes Genesis cites the first copper alloy bronze with Tubal Cain described as a "cunning artificer in bronze and iron."

New York Jack Torrance Mike Jacobs Tubal Cain

Horde Is Right Columbus Freshman Football At Ohio State

The report notes Ohio State’s freshman football squad for the season, detailing player numbers and squad status as part of early coverage from Columbus.

Horde Columbus Ohio State

Dempsey to Campaign for Roosevelt In New York Tour

Jack Dempsey prepares a political speaking tour in New York state supporting President Roosevelt. The plan includes 16 wrestlers to perform and promote the New Deal to doubtful voters. Dempsey aims to engage undecided citizens directly in the ring while warning Republicans of a potential boxing vote influence.

Henry McLemore New York U.R Jack Dempsey Manassa Demonsthenes New York State Roosevelt Dempsey Republi Joe Russell) Jacobs Eighth Avenue Jack Jim Farley

United Press picks undefeated teams for 1936 gridiron week end

United Press sports writers predict twenty undefeated teams will remain unbeaten and eight will suffer their first losses. Princeton Minnesota and a slate including Navy Holy Cross Army and Notre Dame are highlighted as top undefeated contenders with a mix of other major colleges favored in regional matchups. The piece notes a Sunday game and ends with a regional quip about the left hand freezing faster.

NEW York Princeton Minnesota Temple Navy Holy Cross North Carolina Army Pittsburgh Fordham Villanova Purdue Northwestern Notre Dame Michigan State Marquette Georgia Tech Alabama Southern California Santa Clara St.Marys Yale Manhattan Harvard Duquesne

Dressen Signs With Reds In One Year Pact

Cincinnati reports say Charles Dressen agreed to a one year contract as Reds manager with Warren Giles announcing the retention and salary increase. Dressen will lead the team on the field with full autonomy and no front office interference while Bob Giles and Dressen discuss roster moves.

Cincinnati Little Charles Chuck) Dressen Cincinnati Reds Reds Warren Giles Dressen The Redlegs Giles Larry MacPhail Rochester Nashville

Resignation of AFL President Harry A March Announced

New York U P reports the resignation of Dr Harry A March as American Football League president announced by league treasurer Paul Thurlow. No reason was given and a successor will be chosen within a few days.

New York U.P Harry A. March American Football League Paul Thurlow Thurlow

Milwaukees Coach Plewe Fields Kaiser and Wilhelm

Milwaukees Walter Plewe, Marquette University freshman coach born in Berlin, lists two halfbacks named Kaiser and Wilhelm on his squad.

Milwaukee Walter Plewe Marquette University Berlin Kaiser and Wilhelm

Ohio Teams Brace For 20-Game Weekend Schedule

Ohio State meets Northwestern in Evanston as title hopes fade. Miami, Dayton, Muskingum, Heidelberg, Baldwin Wallace, and Western Reserve also face pivotal conference matchups shaping the state championship race. Reserve and Baldwin Wallace clash in Cleveland with high scoring expectations as Muskingum leads the Ohio Conference after three straight wins.

Tommy Devine Columbus U.R Ohio Buckeye Ohio State Northwestern Evanston Miami Ohio Wesleyan University of Dayton Muskingum Heidelberg Tiffin Cleveland Baldwin-Wallace Western Reserve DePauw Case Kalamazoo Mich Dayton Flyers Wesleyan Marshall Otterbein Denison Mount Union Kent State Ashland Reserve

Big Ten Title Hinge on Cat-Buck Tilt

Ohio State’s Buckeyes push toward a Big Ten showdown amid questions about Northwestern’s rise and the strength of the conference. The schedule lays out Michigan at Minnesota, Illinois at Iowa, Purdue at Chicago, Indiana at Nebraska, and Wisconsin at Notre Dame, with key injuries and lineup shifts shaping explosive regional matchups.

Chicago U.P Ohio State Buckeyes Middlewest Minnesota Northwestern Iowa North Dakota State Wildcats Lyn Waldorf Nto Ohio Bucks Jim McDonald Pittsburgh Michigan Little Brown Jug Minneapolis Golden Gophers Green Wolverines Bernie Bierman Tuffy Thompson Andy Uram Illionis Clark Shaughnessy Lew Hannity Purdue Indiana Nebraska Lloyd Cardwell Sam Francis Eads Harry Cherry Wisconsin Notre Dame Harry Stuhldreher Elmer Layden Four Horsemen

St Louis University Tackle Wears Size 13 1-2 Football Shoe

Marty Rossini a 200 pound tackle for St Louis University is noted for wearing a size 13 1-2 football shoe. The remark highlights his physical size and footwear choice as part of a profile.

ST. Louis Marty Rossini St. Louis University

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