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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1936
Page
6
A man named Weiss testified he aided in abducting Wendel, detailing his role in the kidnapping scheme and implicating others in the crime. Prosecutors said the confession strengthens their case against involved parties.
Stanley Putman toiled through 11 innings in a regulation semi pro game between St. Joe A C s and the Dayton colorers Giants at Foyt Wayne. The second game of a double header was called after a six o clock ruling with the score tied 1 to 1. Pat Mark went four times without a hit as Fort Wayne captured the opener 4 to 3.
Due to wet grounds the Van Wert Reds postponed their game with the Celina Eagles until next Sunday at 3 p.m. In San Jose California Mrs Mary 8 Simonaro sued next day saying her husband boasted of many women friends and urged divorce to live freely.
London reports Prince Edward, youngest royal, will not attend other churches despite his mother's Greek faith. As a royal family member he must be raised within the Church of England and will stay within its fold.
In Louisville on May 4 the Kentucky Derby story centers on He Did ridden by Charles Kurtsinger and a fan who tore the jockey’s whip at the stretch, costing a potential top-three finish. The debate over Bold Venture and Brevity persists, with Brevity not entered in the Preakness and jockey suspensions affecting Churchill Downs chaos.
Readable items show prices for grains, hay and Clover seeds handled by the market. Includes No 1 Timothy No 1 Mixed No 1 Clover and No 1 Alfalfa cuts with prices from 6.0 to 8.0, plus wheat oats and various fowl feeds and demand.
Hogs steady to 10c lower across weight classes with quotes from 100 to 300+ pounds. Prices include 160-180 Ibs at 10.55, 180-200 Ibs at 10.45, 200-275 Ibs around 10.35 to 10.25, 300-350 Ibs at 9.70, 140-160 Ibs at 10.15, calves 9.50, lambs 11.50. Roughs 8.50, stays 6.75.
Chicago May 4 hogs trade slow with steady start then 5 to 10 cent declines. Top price hits 10.55 with 150 to 250 lb cattle steady to firm, 13000 cattle and 1500 calves on the day, fat steers in demand and higher prices held at 9.50 to 9.75 amid light demand.
Lincoln school auditorium hosts a free motion picture tonight showing American League stars. C O Brown of Chicago will present the film and meet amateur managers to discuss forming a new local baseball league. R J Morgan coordinates arrangements and invites county high school pupils coaches and players to attend. A potential eight team league may form including Van Wert Ohio City and Convoy.
All league contests in the North Western Ohio League were postponed Sunday due to wet grounds and will be rescheduled. Sunday May 10 matchups listed include Convoy at Delphos Rockford at Hicksville Pleasant Mills at Ohio City and Neptune at Van Wert. The Berts unveil a new grandstand and twelve foot wire netting around the infield for autos. admission to grounds is free with a small fee for bleacher seating.
Butter and eggs quoted steady with extras and firsts. Live poultry markets show varying prices for heavy and medium hens, leghorn hens, stags, and old roosters with specific percentages.
Ohio State leads optimism for its first Big Ten track championship as May 22 23 meet approaches after a 73 52 victory over Michigan. Jesse Owens starred with four first places and tied a world record at 100 yards in poor weather, while Cincinnati pitcher Paul Derringer faces uncertain future after suspension following a slide incident in a Giants game.
Wyandotte California report details Charles Peterson visiting from Sitka Alaska for 18 years who buys a second hand automobile to operate as a taxi though the area has only 12 miles of road.
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The chart shows standings for both the National and American leagues with teams such as St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Washington Chicago Pittsburgh and others. Yesterday's results include Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 5 New York 7 Cincinnati 5 St. Louis 6 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 8 Chicago 5 with several interleague matchups scheduled for today across cities like Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Detroit and Cleveland.
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