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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
9
The article profiles the long running conflict between Dizzy Dean and James Otto Carleton, tracing their 1930s clashes with quotes on Dean’s talent and ego. It recounts their Houston minors era, Dean's rise, and a 1934 Polo Grounds doubleheader confrontation that intensified the feud.
Henry McLemore recounts attempting the Denis Du Midi peak in the Swiss Alps. He describes the rough climb, signs of danger, and a comic search for aid from Saint Bernard dogs, ending with a weary descent and a vow not to mount Everest.
Detroit Lions meet the college All Stars at Soldiers Field after a 24 hour delay due to rain. Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman leads a squad with stars including Riley Smith Bill Shakespeare Jay Berwanger Sheldon Beise and Ed Klewicki among others.
A fruit jar bought in 1856 and now owned by Mrs. R. E. Lutts has been filled with fruit every year since purchase and remains intact.
Cincinnati Reds stretched their winning streak to five games by defeating Philadelphia 3 to 2. Les Scarsella and Babe Herman sparked the offense with key hits as Hollingsworth left with an arm issue after eight solid innings. The Reds open a series with Boston as Gene Schott and Guy Bush were set to pitch.
The Gas Co. team beat Meads to force a three way tie for first in the Softball League. Playoffs begin tonight with Gas Co. vs Beckleys. The winner faces Taylor Stores on Thursday night for the league title.
Giants lead the NL after a 7 4 win over the Cubs as Carl Hubbell and Dizzy Dean prepare for a pitching duel. Ott and Terry sparked the offense while Gumbert earned his first win since July. Cardinals aim to cut the gap in St Louis series.
In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Jean Bauer defending champion from Providence Rhode Island and Patty Berg from Minneapolis led to the third round of the Mason Dixon women s golf tournament. Bauer defeated Mrs George Owens 6 and 4 then beat Lois Rogers Parkersburg 2 up. Berg swept two matches 39 strokes and even par through five holes then beat Helen Hackney 6 and 5 and Marion Brown 6 and 4. Fritzi Stifel Wheeling won 3 to 2 over Betty Abernath. Bernice Wall Oshkosh defeated Virginia Bascom 2 up. Virginia Guilfoil Syracuse beat Embry Smith 3 and 1. Katherine Foster Westerly defeated Mrs Sloan 5 and 4.
Government experts inspect the Mersey Tunnel for potential shelter use during air raids and gas attacks. The United States Lighthouse Service operates about 43 lightships, including 10 relief vessels.
A giant seaplane of 200 tons is likely to be built for Britain’s Air Force. Air Ministry experts deem the craft practicable and construction plans are under consideration.
William Ricker finds a cow he sold five years ago to a man in Gonic back in his Rochester barn. The notice reports the unexpected return of the animal to its original owner.
National games show Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Sours Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati. American games list Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia. Association matches Louisville at Columbus Indianapolis at Toledo Kansas City at St Paul Milwaukee at Minneapolis.
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