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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1935
Page
9
Fans fill arenas as Luis Firpo faces a heavyweight challenger in a high stake bout. The crowd expects dramatic power and a potential knockout, with pro boxing’s attention focused on the Kingfish event and hype building around Firpo’s iron will.
16 contenders advanced to the second round of the Women’s Western Golf Championship at Westwood Country Club Cleveland. Eva Shorb and Ellamae Williams, both 17, faced each other as likely features while Marion Miley of Lexington loomed as a top threat after beating Dorothy Traung. Rainy first-round play kept scoring near par with eight states represented including Illinois Ohio California Oregon Michigan New York Indiana and Kentucky.
Fire-walking is practiced by Fiji Islanders and Hindus. Spectators are allowed by the Fiji practice, while the Hindu rite is conducted in secrecy.
In Indianapolis on Saturday Frank Strafaci overcame Joe Coria to win the National Publinx title. Coria led midway in the playoff and the Brooklyn schoolboy rallied to capture the match on the 387th green securing the crown.
Boston financier George Preston Marshall to head a new management corporation for the Boston Braves pending bank approval of a $200,000 loan. Charlies F Adams also involved as plans rely on bankers' authorization. the club may be run until a buyer is found.
Dizzy Dean homered in the tenth to lift the St Louis Cardinals 6 3 over Cincinnati after holding the Reds scoreless in four innings. He added another win to his NL leading 18 victories while Wes Ferrell’s 18 wins pace the AL. Dodgers cut Giants margin to three as Tom Zachary won 3 1. Cubs beat Pirates 2 1 on a bizarre error play. Braves blank Phillies 4 0 behind Bob Smith. Senators 11 Athletics 2 as Hadley dominates and the offense pours in early runs.
The Northampton Race Track near Akron was transferred to new owners today as Columbus businessmen completed a $32,000 purchase. They plan a September reopening with renovations and enhanced facilities.
The two Helens of tennis prepare for the national championship on familiar courts. Helen Jacobs arrives from England after Wimbledon, while Mrs. Helen Wills Moody arrives from New York and plans practice before Forest Hill. Both say no hard feelings and aim to win.
Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky defeated Dorothy Traung of San Francisco four and five in the opening round at Westwood Country Club Cleveland. The win positions Miley as the leading contender for the feminine crown at the Women’s Western Championship.
Don Moe of Portland rallies from a 7 hole deficit against J A Stout of Britain in the 1930 Walker Cup at St George's Sandwich. Moe shot 72 then won seven of the next nine after resuming at the 22nd hole to turn the match.
The American golfer edged the English rival at the 6th tee, winning the match as Moe curled in a 67, the lowest medal score ever in the international competition. The piece also notes swing mechanics emphasizing a free pivot and keeping the right arm close to the body.
Danny Mahoney 220 Ireland defeated Joe Saavoldi 206 Indiana but Saavoldi disqualified after 25 minutes. In Minneapolis Hal Rumberg Washington threw Sol Stage Topeka Kas 17 42 Otto Ruse Pine City Minn threw John Freberg Chicago 19 55.
Four Zaleski and Athens camp boxers win while Gyurko over Charia headlines the night. Charlie Jennings and Charlie Carmean thrill fans in a fast program as local fighters face out of town rivals and three Athens men advance to future cards.
J. Dizzy Dean and Cardinal hitters push past Reds with two-run homer in the tenth after four frames of sharp relief by Bob Smith and Wally Berger. Roy Henshaw blanks Pirates as Cubs win 2 to 1. Dodgers rally to edge Giants 1 to 0. Senators top Athletics 2 to 1.
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