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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1935

Page

9

Baseball spring moves hint at catching shifts and trades

A fragmented sports note describes team changes and prospects as managers shuffle catchers for the coming season. References to DeLancey O’Dea and veteran Harry Danning appear amid a tangle of trades, callups, and spring training evaluation involving the Cardinals Giants Indians and Athletics.

Chicago St. Louis Bill New York Giants Harry Danning Gilly Los An- Erickson DeLancey Dea

O'Dea Boost Sparks Early Lead in Chicago Rivalry

A scrambled sports note recalls O'Dea as a spark plug for an early surge against Chicago, with Pitts and Mid contributing, while a mishap left a player sidelined but not seriously hurt. The piece highlights cautious strategy as teams press to hang with the leaders and pull away on home turf.

Frank Thomas Schmit Leads Malden in Ohio Effort

The report praises Frank Thomas Schmit for a strong Malden showing in an Ohio event. It notes his basketball skill, calls him the best in the country, and discusses potential future plans and opponents.

Frank Thomas Schmit Ohio

Evans and Sweetser Clash at 1922 National Amateur

In Brooklyn 1922 Charlies Evans Jr and Jess Sweetser staged a dramatic 13th hole duel. Evans left two putts from six feet but Sweetser countered with a foot closer to the hole sealing a four up win.

Charlies Evans, Jr Jess Sweetser Brooklyn Evans Chick Sweetser Pre“Hart

Wrestling Results From Portland and Atlantic City

Count Otto Von Zuppe of Germany defeated Mesheka of Arabia two falls to none in Portland. Ed Don George of New York defeated Al Bisignano of Italy by one fall in Atlantic City.

Associated Press Portland Otto von Zuppe Germany Mesheka Arabia Atlantic City N. J Don George New York al Bisignano Italy

Boxing Results From Multiple Cities Highlight Knockouts and Decisions

Fighters from Philadelphia Rumson Pottstown Newark New Haven Pittsburgh and Oakland emerge with knockouts decisions and outpoints. Notable results include Mickey Walker stopping Lou Poster and Red Bruce outpointing Billy Nichy while Maxie Rosenbloom loses to Bank Hankinson in Oakland.

Philadelphia Mickey Walker Rumson N. J Lou Poster Pottstown Paul Pirrone Cleveland Jimmy Belmont Pittsburgh Low Harper Newark Johnny Duca Paulsboro New York Eddie Zivie al Cas

Pirates Star Forest Jensen Delivers Key Hits

Monday's star Forest Jensen tallied a double and two singles driving in two runs as the Pirates defeated the Reds. Jensen provided the offense with three hits and scored once, fueling a win that showcased his hot bat.

Associated Press Forest Jensen Pirates Reds

Baseball weather boosts American Association schedule

Good baseball weather has helped the American Association as eastern clubs completed most games in the western invasion. Only the Columbus vs Minneapolis game was halted by the Sunday 6 o'clock closing law. auto accidents rise faster in rural districts than in cities.

American Association Columbus Minneapolis

Change in Lineup Sets Banik to face Newcomer in CCC Action

A last minute lineup shift for tonight's CCC boxing at Rufus Putnam Playground pairs Eddie Banik a Camp Jackson light heavyweight ace against a Camp Jackson rival in the tournament's second round. Banik aims to extend his knockout list as Jackson and Camp Athens fighters balance the lineup amid two hundred bleacher seats added for the crowd.

CCC Rufus Putnam Playground Robert Lones Husky Eddie Banik Camp Jackson Banik Steve Gyurko Camp Athens Lones Zaleski Jackson Charles Carmean Gyurko Collier Johnny Wright Jackson Camp George Robertson Camp Zaleski Red Perry Perry Robertson Marks Wright Bart Hoffmeyer Hoffmeyer U. S. Navy Jennir Henry Burefield Carmean Zimmerman Wilson Sardella Jennings Brule Midi Athen Banik Lord Jackson Marks Ve. Gyur

Jacobs Postpones Final Conference in Chicago

Mike Jacobs of New York delays a final conference with Chicago promoters over a Max Puerto Louis fight. Jacobs will not arrive until Wednesday to hear the Illinois Sporting Club’s final offer. promoter Joe Foley confirms the plan.

Chicago Mike Jacobs New York Chicago Primoters Max Puerto Louis Jacobse Chica Illinois Sporting Club Joe Foley Illinois Club

Toy Bulldog Demonstrates Fury in Comeback Knockout

Mickey Walker battered Lou Poster in 28 seconds of the second round at Philadelphia to prove lingering power in his comeback. The 173 pound challenger showed grit as Walker, ten pounds lighter, delivered a sharp left hand to end the bout. Ettore scored a decisive decision over Leroy Haynes in the same card, improving his upset bid.

Philadelphia Rumson Mickey Walker Lou Poster Pottstown Bull Dog Daya Emaah Walker Poster Mickey Jimmy Anderson New York A Ettore Husky Leroy Haynes Los Angeles Ettore Haynes

Connie Mack to Lead Major League Tour in Mexico

Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack plans a winter tour through Mexico featuring top league stars. The venture aims to showcase talent and promote the club on a international schedule.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletica Mexico

Owens Status Unsettled Over Honorary Legislature Pay

Ohio State track star Jeaxie Owens remains in limbo as the Northeastern Ohio AAU group probes the 159 payment from the state and an honorary page job. President Lewis Bloom says facts are insufficient to act, with Owens likely to be summoned to explain his side before a decision. Larry Snyder backs the legislature’s action while OSU officials insist the pay does not affect amateur status.

Ens Ohio State Track Northeastern Ohio Association of the Amateur Athletic Union Owens Ohio Lewis N. Bioom Bloom Hiate Larry Snyder Ohio State Nia Ameteur

Baer Prepares For Louis Fight In Asbury Park Sand Work

Max Baer is pictured at left preparing for his bout with James Braddock by training in the sand at Asbury Park. He believes Joe Louis punch power will require unconventional work and climbs into a boat for training. with about six weeks until the fight experts doubt full readiness against the Black Bomber.

Maxie Baer Asbury Park Jimmy Braddock Maxie Joe Louis Carnera King Levinsky Louis- Baer Max

Carbondale Pounds Camp Athens In Straight Battle

Carbondale defeated Camp Athens 7 to 2 as Cheaser held Camp hitless. Camp Athens meets Connett at Birch Hollow next Sunday while Carbondale travels to Chili to face Meade Athletics. Score by innings shows Carbondale scoring in early and late frames. Batteries: Fruckholz and Mr Donald. Chesser and Burrows.

Carbondale CCC Camp Athens Lundsey Acore FE. Cheaser Connett Birch Holiow Chilliesthe Meade Thi RUE

Berger Lights Up Doubleheader as Braves Fall Short

Wally Berger powered the Boston Braves with 13 hits in nine at bats including a bases loaded homer a triple and two doubles as they swept by the Dodgers in both games. Casey Stengel lamented lacking a clutch hitter while the Pirates beat the Reds 7 4 to all but clinch the series.

Boston Braves Wally Berger Boston Wally Mace Braves Casey Casey Stengel Dodgers Brooklyn Ald Stengel Wittneburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Pirates Cincinnati

Tribe scraps under ONeill spark fierce managerial clash

The Cleveland Indians under new manager Steve ONeill clash with Walter Johnson led St. Louis as ONeill and his players react angrily to decisions. Net returns as manager and Earl Averill is ejected, signaling a heated six game set with the Browns.

ST. Louis Earl Averill

Yankee and Red Sox managers fined for stalling tactics

Chicago reports Joe Motarrhe manager of the New York Yankees and Joe Cronin manager of the Boston Red Box were fined apiece by William Harridge head of the American League for stalling tactics in the New York Boston game at Boston on August 5.

Chicago Joe Motarrhe New York Yankees Joe Cronin Poseton Red Box William Harridge Bonton

Jumping Joe Baa Volds Wrestler Seeks Reinstatement

Chicago wrestler Jumpir Joe Baa volds sought reinstatement before the Illinois Athletic Commission today. He was suspended indefinitely last month for failing to appear for a match against Danno O Mahoney.

Chicago Joe Baavoldi Roent Atheledne Cocamicwion Jumping Joe Danno O'Mahoney

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