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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

8

Gator Crocs Champion: George Coppinger Wrestles with Nature

In Miami a 23 year old wrestler named George Coppinger single handedly fights crocodiles and alligators in Their home waters. He wrestles without referees or promoters relying on a brutal hand grip to lock snouts and haul predators ashore. The piece notes his scars, danger, and his request for world title validation while humorously referencing the New York Athletic Commission.

United Press Miami Fla George Coppinger Coppinger George Florida Pirates Cove

Cochran and Hoppe Clash in Chicago Billiards Battle

Welker Cochran of San Francisco faces Willie Hoppe of New York in a high stakes three day tournament in Chicago January 9 to 11 for the balkline and three cotillion titles with Cochran defending his 18.2 balkline crown.

Welker Cochran San Francisco Willie Hoppe New York Chicago Cochran

College basketball results from multiple matches

Ohio Wesleyan 37 Ohio U 25 and Western Reserve 56 John Carroll 43, Kenyon 35 Oberlin 30, Kentucky Wesleyan 39 Holbrook New York University 41, Kentucky 28. Long Island 36 Duquesne 34, Army 39 Johns Hopkins 24, Navy 34 Virginia Military 23. Georgia Tech 59 Mercer 43, Carnegie Tech 34 Pittsburgh 29, Columbia 32 Princeton 22. Duke 46 Davidson 24, Penn State 31 Pennsylvania 26, Syracuse 47 Cornell 32. W L 40 Elon 30, Dartmouth 54 Providence 53, MIT 30 Harvard 27, Union 47 Williams 32, West Virginia 54 W Va Wesleyan 31.

Ohio Wesleyan Ohio U Western Reserve John Carroll Kenyon Oberlin Kentucky Wesleyan Holbrook New York University Kentucky Long Island U Duquesne Army Johns Hopkins Navy Virginia Military Georgia Tech Mercer Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh Columbia Princeton Duke Davidson Penn State Pennsylvania Syracuse Cornel Elon Dartmounth Providence Harvard Union Williams West Virginia W. Va. Wesleyan

Markets Corrected Listing of Farm Commodities and Grains

Corrected market listing shows heavy hens leghorn and other poultry along with Ducks, assorted seeds and forages. Grain items include corn with moisture levels 23 and 21 percent, rye and oats, and various clovers, soybeans, timothy hay, alfalfa cuts, straw, and wheat. Prices are listed for multiple grades and quantities.

Live Stock Prices in Cleveland Market Report

Cleveland market reports steady cattle with choice to prime steers 1250 lbs and up around 10.00 to 11.50. Calves 300 lbs bring 12.00 to 13.00. Sheep and lambs 1500 head quoted 10.50 to 11.25 for choice lambs, hogs 1100 head down about 0.55 with varied weights showing bids near 10.10 for several lots, roughs 8.00 to 8.25, stags 6.50 to 7.50.

Cleveland

Market Report Hog Prices by Weight in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne on January 9 hogs showed prices by weight with 160-180 pounds at 9.85 and 300-350 pounds at 8.75 dollars. Calves brought 12.50 and lambs 10.75 as roughs stood at 7.75 and stays at 6.00 dollars.

Fort Wayne Ind

Seek Explanation on Sugar Quotas

Decatur Indiana officials of the Central Sugar Company asked Secretary Wallace for clarification of his AAA ruling as it relates to sugar quotas. The Decatur factory district covers about 2000 growers across northeastern Indiana and western Ohio and now holds a 10557 acre quota. In 1935 the district was allowed 13770 acres of sugar beets.

Decatur Ind Central Sugar Company Indiana Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Supreme Courts AAA Ohio

Marsh Vespers Upset Presbyterian In YMCA Basket Clash

The Marsh Vespers edged Presbyterian 23 to 21 in a church league basketball game at the YMCA. Earlier, the Second Methodist squad toppled N. Union Methodist 28 to 21 after an early lead.

Marsh Vespers Presbyterian YMCA N. Union Methodist Methodist

Wilson Returns as Cincinnati Mayor

Cincinnati Ohio January 9 Russell Wilson resumes duties as mayor after temporary departure on January 1. A city council deadlock ended when Herbert S Bigelow joined four charterites to back Wilson while four Republicans backed James Stewart. Bigelow given chairmanship of utilities committee. Wilson begins seventh year in office serving through 1937.

Cincinnati, O Russell Wilson Cincinnati Herbert S. Bigelow Cleeting Wilson James Ci. Stewart Bigelow Council Utilities Committee Charles E. Coughlin Charterites Wilson

Plans to Reject Min Wage Scale for Women and Minors

In Columbus Ohio state director O E Chapman plans to reject the minimum wage scale for women and minors in hotels and restaurants set by a nine member board. The board meeting to reconsider the scale is postponed two weeks due to illness in the family of Miss Bessie D Moore. If Chapman accepts the revised scale it would take effect at once under a directory order and after hearings become mandatory in 60 to 120 days. if rejected a new board would be appointed to issue a new recommendation after further meetings.

Columbus O. E. Chapman Chapman Bessie D. Moore Dayton

Razorless Country Found

Sydney reporters quote scientist Jack Hides that Papuan regions have no safety razor blade market. The men shave by plucking hairs with bamboo pieces, a method noted as common in the area.

Sydney Papua Jack Hides

Chinese Patriotism Prompts Family to Move to China

Worcester Mass. Poy Fong Jong, American born Chinese, sent his wife and eight children to China to learn traditional ways and customs. The family will spend several years abroad to strengthen patriotism and cultural ties.

Worcester Mass Poy Fong Jong China

Residence Halved and Hauled Five Miles in Newell

In Newell Iowa a house purchased by Dr F C Foley was cut into two sections and moved five miles to a new location to clear several bridges along the route.

Newell Iowa F. C. Foley

WPA Musicians Organized in Iowa City Concert Orchestras

Needy musicians in Nebraska Minnesota and Iowa are being employed on WPA artists projects. Concert orchestras are being organized through aid from the Federal program in three midwestern states.

Iowa City Nebraska Minnesota Iowa

Navy Seaman Sentenced 17 Years for California Battery Heist

George A. Bogog a second class man from McKeesport Pa aboard the U S S California was sentenced by court martial to 17 years in military prison for attempting a robbery aboard the flagship during a voyage last November 14. He seized Lt Walter F Prien at gunpoint and sought to break into the storehouse with Marines nearby ending the one man mutiny attempt in the fleet.

Washington George A. Bogog U. S. S. California McKeesport U. S. Navy Navy Department Boyeg California Admiral Lanning Fleet Battle Force United States Boyog Walter F. Prien Boyor Prien Boyer U. S

Giffin to Speak at St Marks Lutheran Sunday

C G Giffin director of Giffin College will address the Men’s Brotherhood class at St Marks Lutheran church Sunday at 945 during the Sunday school period. He will discuss A Prophetic Vision.

C. G. Giffin Giffin College Men's Brotherhood St. Marks Lutheran Church

Today’s Best Radio Features Schedule Listing

Radio feature lineup lists programs on WLW WJR WKB etc with times and hosts. Advertises Times Classified Ad option to sell faster.

Best Radio

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