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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1935

Page

5

Fragmented notes on sports figures and deals across leagues

A jumble of names and potential moves spans baseball football hockey and golf. Mentions include Cy Pfirman Jack Campbell Babe Ruth Hank Deberry and Eddie Gerard plus references to teams like the Dodgers Braves Red Sox and Montreal forum. The text hints at contracts, recruits, and spring training but remains fragmented with uncertain details.

Ohio Cy Pfirman New Orends Jack Campbell Jamaica Dodgers Maryland Red Hhe Joe Ray Davis Siren Detroit Olympia

Mies wanep an cliff baseball team in this state

Fragmentary text notes a 1935 season plan for a baseball team with J. W. McGhee listed, aiming to book games starting in April.

Comith J. W. McGhee

Wood and Sarazen Win Tie in Augusta Invitational

The 36 year old Craig Wood of Deal New Jersey and Gene Sarazen of Brookfield Center Conn tied for first in the Augusta National Invitational Tournament after 72 holes with a total of 262 six under par. Wood shot 70 while Sarazen posted 70 to force a playoff for top money of 1500 with the loser to take 800. The field saw Robert Tyre Jones Jr struggle to a 78, leaving him in a triple tie for twenty fifth at 297 as the event closed.

Augusta Craig Wodd Deal N. J Gene Sarazen Brookfield Center Conn Wood Sarazen Little Gene Spoon Gene Craig Robert Tyre Jones Jr Jones

Dunlap Johnston In Golf Playoff For N and S Title

Five holes remained Monday to decide the 1985 North and South amateur title between George T. Dunlap Jr. and Johnny Johnston. Johnston, a Lumberton druggist, was not favored at the start but tied Dunlap after 31 holes before a rain washout halted play. The final playoff was scheduled to resume with five holes left.

Pinehurst N. C George T. Dunlap Johnny Johnston Lumberton Johnston Dunlap

California Van Hopes For World Ten Soon At Track Meet

California coach Bruce Hamilton weighs George Anderson and Willis Ward as Michigan prepares to visit Berkeley on April 13 for an east west sprint clash. Anderson, 19, already runs 9.6 to 9.7 seconds in the hundred and 21 seconds in the 220, with a strong finish and a powerful stride. Ward stands as a premier midwest dash rival, while Pollock and other California sprinters push each other to peak. The contest hinges on conditioning and growth, with Hamilton noting Anderson’s height and youth as potential records in the right conditions.

Berkeley Calif University of Michigan Golden Bears California George Anderson Bruce Hamilton Anderson Glenn Cunningham Bonthron Ward Hamilton Michigan Wolverine Willis Ward Ralph Metcalfe Marquette Jesse Owens Ohio State George Metcalfe Yoshioka Morris Pollock Wykoff Bob Kiesel God Morrie Mushy) Pollock Charley Paddock University of California

U S Swim Threat Seen After Indoor Nationals

U S Olympic officials see the indoor championships as a sign of strength with two new world records. Coach Bob Kiphuth notes room for records and pins hopes on stars like Jack Medica Adolph Kiefer and Peter Fick to challenge the Japanese for the 1936 Olympic swimming events.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Bob Kiphuth Yale Japan Kiphuth Jack Medica Seattle Adolph Kiefer Chicago Peter Fick A. C. Star Oriental Stars

Daytonians Keep Ohio Rifle Title

Dayton's National Cash Register marksmen won the Ohio Rifle Team Championship at Fort Hayes with 1,142 points, narrowly beating the Findisy Rifle and Pistol Club by one point as 16 teams competed. The Tusco Rifle Club won the League Champions' match with 1,417 points.

Columbus National Guard National Cash Register Dayton Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Fort Hayes Findisy Rifle and Pistol Club Tusco Rifle Club Ubrichaville New Philadelphia

Detroit Team ABC Leader in American Bowling Congress

Syracuse N Y reports New York State teams clash with Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania squads to dethrone Tivolis of Detroit from the top in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Wolverine lineup could win the championship if Monday night’s bombardment succeeds. local booster teams finalize schedule.

Syracuse N. Y New York State Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Tivolis Detroit Licely Wolverine

Buckeye Short Ship Racing Association Forms

After four years the Ohio Short Ship Race Association is disbanded and replaced temporarily by the Buckeye Short Ship Racing Association. The new group plans races at Greenville, Columbus and Marion in late July with permanent 1936 organization to include Columbus Greenville Urbana and Marion and possibly Flint Michigan.

Greenville Ohio Short Ship Race Association Buckeye Short Ship Racing Association Buckeye Association Coumbus Marion Columbus Urbana Flint Mich

Spring Training Sightings Across Major Leagues

Giants players recover from injuries as eight days remain before the National League season. White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes weighs left field options with Ray Radcliff under scrutiny for fielding while his hitting stays strong. Indians pitchers impress in 46 innings vs Giants, allowing 37 hits and 12 runs. Reds consider Frank McCormick as replacement for injured Johnny Mize while Tiger coach Mickey Cochrane orders Marvin Owen closer to the plate. Pirates plan to leave three Corsairs behind as they move to Little Rock.

Tulba Okla Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox Ray Rip) Radcliff Louisville al Spring Radcliff Nashville Walter Johnson Cleveland Indians New York Giants

Week's Fifth Card Is Heavy Week in Fight Industry

New York reports a sharp rise in boxing action this week as title defenses and challengers populate the schedule. Barney Ross defends or risks his lightweight status against Henry Woods in Chicago while Joe Louis seeks another victory in Detroit.

New York Joe Louis Detroit Barney Ross Chicago Henry Woods Yakima Wash Seattle San Francisco Bob John Henr Lewis Phoenix Ariz Negro Olin

Best of Bradley Colts Not Entered in Kentucky Derby

E R Bradley aims for a fifth Derby with top three year old Balladier outranking Boxthorn and Big Gawk among his Florida Derby winner Black Helen not entered. Trainer Dick Thompson says Balladier may need more time after a Champagne Stakes record and both Bradley horses will ship to Churchill Downs shortly before Derby Week.

Best of Bradley New York E. R. Bradley Balladier Boxthorn Big Gawk Black Helen Bradley Belmont Park Black Toney Dick Thompson Churchill Downs Thompson

Indoor polo tragedy claims Ridgewood youth in New York

Eckford Ruffner 17, a Ridgewood N J high school rider and indoor polo team member, died Sunday at Jewish Hospital Brooklyn after a fatal Saturday accident during a game. The incident marks the sport's first fatality in New York.

New York Young Eckford Rufner Ridgewood N. J. Ruffner Ridgewood Riding Clubs Jewish Hospital Brooklyn

Coon Hunt Planned for April 14 in Athens County

Athens County Coon Hunters Association schedules its first coon hound field trial of the season for April 14 at the G M Smith farm near Albany. The group reports many dogs in training and expects fast races. Proceeds fund raccoon restocking across the county.

Athens County Coon Hunters Association G. M. Smith Albany

Springfield to meet Columbus in Close A YMCA volleyball

Springfield the defending state YMCA volleyball champion will face Columbus next Saturday in the Close A tournament at the venue. Youngstown battles Middletown Akron plays Zanesville and Cincinnati meets Dayton in other first round matchups.

Springfield Y.mc.a Columbus Youngstown Middletown Akron Zanesville Cincinnati Dayton

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