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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1936

Page

11

All-Stars and Detroit Lions Tie in Soldier Field Classic

The 1936 All-Stars and Detroit Lions played to a 7 7 tie at Soldier Field as Minnesota’s Bernie Bierman and aides led a college squad against pro champions. Levoir’s 18 yard TD and a late Lions drive highlighted a game with 76,000 fans and strong showings from Leemans Beise Crayne Shakespeare and Fromhart.

Chicago Minnesota Bernie Bierman Soldier Field Vernal Babe) Levoir Detroit Lions Gophers Bierman Elmer Layden Notre Dame Bo McMillin Indiana Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Collegians Tuffy Leemans George Washington University Frank Butch) Loebs Purdue Sheldon Beise Levoir Beise Wally Fromhart Leemans Tom Hopke Ernie Caddell Earl Dutch) Clark Ace Gutowsky Clark Caddell Chicago Bears Jay Berwanger Bill Shakespeare Riley Smith Dick Crayne

Appointment of administrator for Henry Taylor estate

R. W. Finaterwald of Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Taylor deceased of Glouster Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated August 29 1934 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of said County.

R. W. Finaterwald Athens Ohio Henry Taylor Glouster Athens County M. Johnson Thomas Walczak Joseph Walczak

Crosetti Key to Yankees Power and Pace

Frank Crosetti, the Ruppert Rifles’ infield linchpin, stands as a top shortstop with a .305 batting average and sharp defensive actions. His keen game sense, speed on the bases, and reliability back DiMaggio keep the Yankees balanced, while injuries to Crosetti and DiMaggio once dimmed their pennant chances.

Harry Grayson NBA New York Yankees Ruppert Rifles Frank Peter Joseph Crosetti Crosetti Stony Jackson San Francisco Roger Peckinpaugh Yanks Senators Ielding Leo Durocher Frankie Crosetti Frankie Joe DiMaggio Yankees DiMaggio Sans Boston Red Sox Eddie Collins Tom Yawkey Lyn Lary Washington Club Lazzeri Buddy Myer New York Pacific Coast North Beach

Rocksprings Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Rocksprings social notes list visitors including Leroy Grueser and family from Oklahoma City visiting relatives in Rutland and Charles Rathburn of Salem Township visiting local households. The item also notes Lawrence Reuter of Pontiac visiting his parents, Ruth Nickeson from Columbus staying with Aunt William A Morgan, and other regional gatherings plus a Grange meeting with nine members receiving degrees. It ends with a 1935 Yellowstone Park jackrabbit incident where a mother rabbit attacked six men.

Rock Springs Leroy Grueser Oklahoma City Rutland Charles Rathburn Salem Township L. V. Reuter Kate Weyersmiler Lawrence. Reuter Pontiac Mich L. Vv. Reuter Ruth Nickeson Columbus William A. Morgan C. F. Hilt Ruth Hilt Grant Hospital Harrisonville Road Charles Stout Pittsburgh Middleport Pomeroy Stout Lyda Carman Florence Heilman Bunker Hill Joe Weyersmiller Edna Carman Long Hollow Christine Emma Grueser Donald Grover Reed Jenkenson Joe Grueser Freida Helen Bull Run Yellowstone National Park

Bishopville Social Notes Highlights Weekend Visits

Bishopville residents report weekend visits and travels as families attend picnics. J W Palmer returns with Embrey family from Fultonham. Marguerite McNally visits grandmother Mrs Ivy Clay. Jimmie Hogue visits aunt Mrs Elizabeth Morgan. two weeks in Barberton for Mrs P M Smith and daughter Betty join the Smith home. Numerous attendees travel to the Clover Farm Stores picnic in Athens and visits to Jacksonville and Marietta. Frank Pedicord of Bishopville wed Mrs Olive Mears of Corning at St Marys West Virginia with accompanying relatives.

Bishopville J. W. Palmer Albert Embrey Fultonham Marguerite McNally Corning Ivy Clay Jimmie Hogue McLeish Elizabeth Morgan P. M. Smith Barberton Parker Linscott Betty Smith Clover Farm Athens Gardner Charlies Milhoan Lawrence Rose Shaner J. M. McDonald Marguerite Dwight Steffy Frank Phillips Edward Florence Smith Lester Smith Leslie Gardner Charlies Gardner Alden Wella Thurman Smith Roy Mullins Jacksonville Vern Palmer Millertown Garnett Reed Glen Richard R. J. Kittle Marietta Jessie Wilson Trimble Anna Wilson Frank Pedicord Olive Mears St. Marys W. Va Harold Moody

Logan Coach Tests Football Squad At Afternoon Practice

Approximately 40 players reported for the afternoon session at Chieftain Athletic Field under Coach Thomas Bender following a morning workout. Key players listed include Captain Harry Jones Ralston Herb Jones Dollmatsch Cole Nelson Richardson Shriner Geil Mc Bride Hansley Woodruff and Fitzgerald who plans to return soon. The team prepares for the Sept 25 opener against McArthur with drills calisthenics and fundamentals to assess playing ability.

Logan Chieftain Athletic Field Thomas Bender Calisthenics Ralston Harry Jones Herb Jones Dollmatsch Cole Nelson Richardson Shriner Geil McBride Hansley Woodruff

Yank Golfers Seem Poised To Retain Walker Cup

Pine Valley reports the United States favored to win the Walker Cup after eight singles matches. Johnny Goodman and Scotty Campbell looked strong against Hector Thompson and Jock McLean. Walter Emery appeared set to beat Gordon Peters with Johnny Fischer a possible clincher against Cecil Ewing. Pine Valley noted as a tough venue with several sixes on three par holes.

Stuart Cameron Pine Valley N. J U.P Britain United States Johnny Goodman Scotty Campbell Hector Thompson Jock McLean Walter Emery West Coast Gordon Peters Johnny Fischer Cecil Ewing

Kyger Social And Personal Highlights Notice

A Kyger Lodge bingo party is set for Thursday night Sept 10 at the Lodge Hall. Local residents Ohio trip notes include Clell Conkle returning from an estate meeting in Columbus and Evelyn Tate employed as Kyger School janitor. Many families moving into or visiting nearby homes and traveling to Cleveland for the Exposition with residents like Grace Bradbury and Betty Harding.

Denver Kennedy C. A. Bradbury Cleveland Orin Smith Chester Ward Alec Shuler Thomas Bradbury Huntington C. O. Bradbury Evelyn Tate Mary Hix Pennsylvania Mabel Eakins Pittsburgh Kgger School Peggy Bradbury Charlotte Simms Gallipolis Dale Mulford C. A Bradbury Charles Swisher Paul Wayne Swisher Middleport Bion Bradbury Perry Rupe

Notice of Claim for Thomas Walczak of Glouster Ohio

Notice states that Thomas Walczak of Glouster Ohio has filed claims with the fiduciary for the estate of Joseph Walczak deceased of Athens County Ohio. The claims must be presented within four days. Dated September 1 1926. Probate Judge of Athens County.

Whale sharks pose little danger despite great size

Despite their enormous size whale sharks are surprisingly harmless even when chased or harpooned. The report notes their calm behavior toward humans and suggests they pose minimal threat to boats and divers.

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