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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1936
Page
9
In Morrill Mrs. W. A. Besack faced two incidents in one day a gasoline stove explosion caused home damage and a later wash wringer injury. In Elwood Lee Replogle fell twelve feet from a dry pole while climbing and sustained a spike cut.
New York Giants strengthened their NL title bid by blanking the Dodgers 5-0 as Freddy Fitzsimons tossed six hits. Chicago won to move into second, while St Louis slid to third. In the AL, Lefty Gomez shined in the nightcap for the Yankees who split with Washington. the Red Sox dropped two to Philadelphia.
Sleeping sickness spreads among horses in Corvallis Montana with several deaths reported. Vets and owners use various treatments in efforts to save other affected animals.
Dayton's 1935 season showed surprise wins and a weak backfield. Coach Blond Baujan seeks a stronger quarterback and fullback to upend Buckeye rivals as the Flyers open on September 26 against Marshall in Huntington. Dayton also schedules DePaul, Western Reserve, John Carroll and Wittenberg.
Chicago Bears dominate Green Bay 30-3 to hold early western division lead in the National Professional Football League. Boston Redskins beat Philadelphia 26-3. Boston Shamrocks defeat Syracuse Braves 14-3 in American League action with edge to late scoring. Cliff Battles earns two rushing touchdowns for Boston.
During the last 60 years the number of birds in the United States has fallen by about 75 percent. This summary notes a dramatic decline attributed to broad ecological pressures and shifts in habitats impacting avian populations.
London suffered a near continuous fog from November 1879 to February 1880 marking the longest fog period recorded there. The Macks secured a win in the first game as conditions limited visibility and affected play.
Coach P. B. McKinley plans stiff pass defensive drills as Athens, ahead of Wellston, works on stopping a nine of 14 aerial threat from New Boston. The Red and Black, held to no completions in the air, aims to install a passing attack while evaluating lineup changes after the 12 6 defeat.
The piece warns motorists that tire blowouts are dangerous and can lead to loss of steering control, stressing that gambling on tires is a serious risk and not a joke. It emphasizes the sudden, dramatic danger of tire failures on the road.
Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati wins the U S Amateur crown in a 37 hole finale against Scott McLean of Scotland. Fischer, trailing by three with eight to play, mounts a comeback, halts McLean with a 12 foot birdie at 36 and a 20 foot birdie on the extra hole to clinch the title.
Ada officials report marijuana plants growing in a natural state near the onion marshes, linked to a investigation that began after three men were arrested for selling doped cigarettes to school boys.
A high school student in Salt Lake City unveiled a snoremeter to measure nighttime snoring. The unusual device drew attention as a curious invention in a contemporary setting. In a distant note, the piece recalls 17th century England allowing smoking in church.
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