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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1935

Page

11

Ohio State Bobcats set to challenge lid prying to start season

Ohio State visits Athens for a season opener as pitcher duties fall to Bill Schmidt or Marty Londergan. Coach Peden relies on Schmidt in right field and a veteran outfield of Doc Nelson and Wendell Dichi to anchor a slate of uncertain arms and improving hitting despite a thin pitching corps.

Ohio University Ohio State Bobcats Ances Don Bill Schmidt Marty Londergan Peden Schmidt Londergan Doc Nelson Wendell Dichi Speed Merchant Rabbit Rapp Hal Gruber Keystone Gruber Joe Pavia Lew Vittorella John Burnison Don Burnison Fred Cameron Ted Kaplysh

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County No 16107 P R Eggleston plaintiff v Arthur C Dickson defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale public auction at the court house door in Athens on Monday April 29 1935 the following real estate in Alexander Township Athens County Ohio First tract east half of Lot No 4 Sections 8 and 14 Containing 71 acres more or less Second tract described by metes and bounds containing 90 acres more or less Excepting 3.68 acres deeded to John C Townsend Located on Margaret Creek Chase Road Premises appraised at 1000 cannot be sold for less than two thirds cash required Sheriff Charles Stratton Attorney L A Pierce 329 South Street

State of Ohio Athens County P. R. Eggleston Ve. Arthur C. Dickson Athens State of Ohio Alexander Alexander Township Ohio Company Raginsing Range Tegen Sidan Leasanton Road Alon John C. Townsend Margaret Creek-Chase Road Charles Stratton L. A. Pierce

Auction Notice of Real Estate in Nelsonville Ohio

In Athens County Ohio case 15995 The Athens County Savings & Loan Company sues Julia A Parfitt and Thomas W Parfitt. The county courthouse door in Athens on Monday April 22 at 1 30 PM will sell Lot 905 Johnson Coe addition Nelsonville No 199 and No 201 ers Street a double house appraised 893.34. Sale cash in hand day of sale. Attorneys Stratton Woolley Rowland.

State of Ohio Athens County Athens County Savings & Loan Company Julia A. Parfitt Thomas W. Parfitt Athens Ohio Nelsontown Johnson Coe Adoe Nelsonville Stratton Woolley Rowland

Notice Drawing Jurors in Athens County Ohio

On April 20 1935 at nine oclock A M jurors will be publicly drawn for the May 1935 term of the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio at the office of the Commissioners Jurors. R Walke and W H McKee commissioners of jurors announce the procedure and timing.

Athens County Ohi Ohio Common Pleas Court Said County R. Walker W. H. McKee

Big name boasts and bold predictions from sports legends

A match of bravado and hindsight threads through quotes about John L. Sullivan, James J. Corbett, Maxie Baer, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth, Gene Mako, and more. The piece contrasts bold forecasts with later outcomes across boxing, baseball, tennis, and golf, highlighting ego and risk in early 20th century sport lore.

Gene Tunney Baer Jack Dempsey Dean Bordagaray

Three U S Swimmers Emerge in Backstroke Contention

Three young American swimmers, Adolph Kiefer Danny Zehr and Alber Vande Weghe, sit as top prospects for 1936 after strong showings at the 47th AAU indoor championships. Kiefer won the 150-yard backstroke in 1 36 1, beating Zehr who broke the old record at 1 36 3 while Vande Weghe faded after leading early. Friday features the 200-yard freestyle the 220-yard breaststroke and the 400-yard free relay.

Uncle Sam Germany Adolph Kiefer Chicago Danny Zehr Fort Wayne Ind Alber Vande Weghe Paterson N. J Kiefer Zehr Vande Weghe Japan Rising Sun America

Testimony Links Slain Man to Ring Purchase in Cincinnati

In Dayton the murder trial of Chester Payne continues as Mrs. Louis E. Parker testifies that Payne bought her a wedding ring at a ten cent store in Cincinnati. Payne, a former Savannah motorcycle policeman, is accused of killing Payne on December 2. The witness states Payne claimed he traveled 1,000 miles to kill the man he says destroyed his home.

Dayton Louis E. Parker Chester Payne Cincinnati Savannah, Ga Parker Payne

Notice in Bankruptcy for John E Sorey

Creditors are informed John E Sorey filed for discharge in Case No 10597 in the United States District Court Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division. A hearing is set for June 14 at 10:00 a m before the court. Clerk Harry F Rabe U S District Court.

John E. Sorey United States District Court For Southern District of Ohio Harry F. Rabe U. S. District Court

Training Camps In Training Camps

Multiple MLB camps report on early spring actions. Dazzy Vance may stay with his club as a potential relief pitcher per Casey Stengel. Johnny Broaca shines at Yankee camp, mixing Yale pedigree with strong exposed innings. Cubs debut in Chicago with Senators, while Washington tests form against Louisville. Pirates visit Fort Worth for weekend with White Sox and Guy Bush pitching. Reds meet Tigers in Savannah after 10 innings, and Indians clash with Giants in Nashville before minor league games.

Orlando Fla Dazzy Vance Dazzy Casey Stengel Birmingham Ala Johnny Broaca Yale New York Yankee Joe McCarthy Broaca Chicago Cubs Washington Senators Senators Chattanooga Tenn New York Yankees Lonnie Warneke Larry French Louisville Nationals Fort Worth Texas Pirates White Sox Guy Bush Chicago Cubs Bush

Owens to race in St Louis Relays exhibition dash

Columbus reports Jesse Owens Ohio State world champion broad jumper and sprint star will race Friday night in an exhibition 50 yard dash at the St Louis Relays facing Iowa’s Jimmy Owen and Kansas’ Hall.

Columbus Jesse Owens Ohio State Jimmy Owen Iowa Hall Kansas St. Louis

Local Former Athlete Dies on Golf Course at Hillcrest

Sheldon RK Johns 9 from Cincinnati collapsed after finishing an 18th hole round with four friends. Newark, Ohio native attended Denison University and played football and baseball there. He had pro experience with northern Ohio teams and the Philadelphia Athletics.

Cincinnati Sheldon RK. Johns Hillcrest Newark Denison University Ohio Philadelphia Athletics

Mayer Leads ABC Tourney All Events With 2022 Total

Ora Mayer of San Francisco tops the all events with a 2022 total at the American Bowling Congress in Syracuse New York. He posts 648 in team with Southern Pacific five 602 in doubles and 642 in singles averaging 224.6 over nine games and ties Don Jackson for tenth in singles while he and partner John Bascou take seventh in doubles at 1273.

Syracuse N. Y Ora Mayer San Francisco Mayer Southern Pacific Five American Bowling Congress Columbus Gil Zunker Don Jackson Racine Wis John Bascou

Ohio Wrestlers Gather For A A U Championships At OSU

Ohio University sends a strong team to the A A U championships at Ohio State University in Columbus. Buckeye coach Bernard Mooney guides a field that includes last year’s champions Burton Andrews Verne Helser and Hadley Smith, plus out of town winner Frank Acito and numerous Cincinnati grapplers. Other squads include The Cincinnati Times-Star A C the L B Harrison Club and the Columbus Y M C A with late entries possible.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Bernard Spike) Mooney Buckeye Grapplers Mooney Burton Andrews Ohio State Verne Helser Lauress Hadley Smith Smith Columbus Y.M.C.A Frank Acito Cincinnatian Queen City Grapplers Acito Ohio University Ohio School For the Deaf Cincinnati Cincinnati Times-Star A. C L. B. Harrison Club Columbus Y. M. C. A

Wrestling results from Hartford and Ottawa matches

Gus Sonnenberg of Boston defeated Billy Bartush of Chicago two falls to one in Hartford while AI Mercier of Vancouver beat Ernie Zeller of Indianapolis two falls to one in Ottawa. Greene County fair prepares for August harness program with 107 entries and 18 more entrants in 1934.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Gus Sonnenberg Boston Billy Bartush Chicago Ottawa AI Mercier Vancouver Ernie Zeller Indianapolis Xenia UPI J. Robert Bryson Greene County Fair Board

Picard's 67 Tops Field in Augusta Invita tional Golf

Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania shot a 67 five under par to lead the opening round of the Augusta National Invitation at Augusta National. Gene Sarazen Willie Goggin and Ray Mangrum followed with 68s as Goggin scored a hole in one on the 16th. Robert Tyre Jones Jr and Horton Smith stood with 74 in the crowded leaderboard.

Augusta Henry Picard Hershey Picard Gene “Sarazen Willie Goggin San Francisco Ray Mangrum Los Angeles Robert Tyre Jones, Jr Horton Smith Sarazen Olin Dutra Paul Runyan Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Jimmy Hines New York Craig Wood Smith Hines Goggin Ross Somerville

St Louis Relays Open With Big Names In Seeded Dash

A large field of 171 entrants at the St Louis Relays and Ozark district meet heats out prelims to four fastest in most events. Special 60 yard dash seeds include Jesse Owens, Jimmy Owen, Ed Hall, Bob McClure and Ed Waite. Glenn Cunningham prime draw as distance great nears top form.

ST. Louis Coliseum Jesse Owens Ohio State Jimmy Owen Iowa Ed Hall Kansas Bob McClure Ed Waite Washington University Glenn Cunningham America

Exhibition Baseball Thursday Results Across Teams

New York N topped Cleveland A 5 to 4 while Pittsburgh N beat Chicago A 6 to 4. Detroit A edged Cincinnati N 2 to 1 in 16 innings. New York A defeated Birmingham SA 9 to 1. Washington A beat Louisville 10 to 1 and Boston A won 10 to 5 over Atlanta SA. St. Louis N 5, Auburn 1. Boston N 15 Southern Georgia Teachers College 1.

New York Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit Cinelnnati Birmingham Washington Louisville Boston Atlanta St. Louis Auburn Southern Georgia Teachers College

Charney Midget Fischer tops Dunette in two falls

Canton report says light heavyweight champion Charney Midget Fischer defeated George Dunette of France in two falls on Thursday night.

Canton Charney

Filly and geldings tipped for Derby bets as 2-year-olds shine

In pre Derby chatter Nellie Flag from Calumet Farm leads a four horse pool including Commonwealth from Mrs Walter M Jeffords and the Greentree pair Plat Eye and Sailor Beware. Nellie Flag's strong 2-year-old record and wins at Belmont Laurel Latonia boost hopes for a first Derby win by a filly. Commonwealth shows stamina and five wins from nine starts. Plat Eye and Sailor Beware had sturdy juvenile campaigns with earnings totaling over 37 thousand dollars.

New York Nellie Flag Warren Wright Calumet Farm Walter M. Jeffords Commonwealth Plat Eye Sailor Beware Payne Whitney Greentree Belmont Park Laurel Latonta Chance Run Hold Whitney Bowie Mrs. Whitney Omaha Aqueduct St. James Chic Cse

Upset KOs Bob Williams in Tulsa bout by Levinsky

At Tulsa King Levinsky from Chicago knocked out Bob Williams of Oklahoma City in the first round. In Tacoma Leonard Bennett from Detroit outpointed Johnny Foster from Vancouver B C.

Associated Press Tulsa King Levinsky Chicago Bob Williams Oklahoma City Tacoma Wash Leonard Bennett Detroit Johnny Foster Vancouver B. C

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