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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
11
AP reports the Detroit president voices concern over how major league fame affects players though he acknowledges some benefits. He cites fielding and development issues as key points and notes the league environment and public attention may hinder younger performers while other teams push for stronger performance and discipline.
New York reports the 13th Wightman Cup begins with seven matches over two days. Helen Jacobs faces Kay Stammers in the opener while Dorothy Round will play Mrs. Ethel Burkhardt Arnon as the United States seeks its ninth cup in 13 years.
Gallia Camp fighters head to town for CCC Golden Gloves eliminations on Tuesday. Weathermen note 10 inches of snowfall equals one inch of water in measuring moisture.
Babe Ruth arrives in Cleveland to compete in the $3,500 prize Acacia Country Club Open. He will face players Craig Wood Denny Shute Tommy Armour Walter Hagen and others while a large gallery watches. Ruth shot a practice 7? for the par 73 course with Tris Speaker Bill Burke and Grange Alves. Burke had eight birdies in a 67 practice round. Eddie Williams 69 and Hagen who won the Western Open here in 1921 and 1932 also arrived.
In Newport the historic Casino Tournament reduced fields to the top four seeds in singles and doubles. Frank X. Shields meets Frankie Parker in a semi while Bryan Grant faces Don Budge. Grant defeated Roderick Menzel in a four set thriller as Budge beat Wilmer Hines to reach semis.
Steve ONeill, new manager of the Cleveland Indians, signed a contract with the Cleveland Baseball Club for the rest of the season. He had succeeded Walter Johnson and had operated under a verbal agreement prior to the formal deal.
Baseball teams from Ohio Indiana and Michigan compete this today and Saturday for the American Legion Junior Regional Championship. The winner goes on to represent the region at the All Eastern Championship in Charlotte North Carolina next week.
Cubs beat Cardinals 5 to 4 to widen their lead while New York increased its margin atop the National League. Giants réduced St Louis to second place and Chicago pummeled Brooklyn 11 to 3. In the American League Detroit defeated the Senators 6 to 3 and the Yankees crushed Washington 8 to 1.Boston’s Red Sox, Athletics, and Phillies also posted wins in varied matchups.
An offer by shover Cleveland Bergd oll to return as a civil prisoner if charges were dropped drew a cold reception from Attorney General Cuwromings. New York reports the highest state tally of kleptomania cases in the Union.
The executor and heirs are notified that the Schedule of Debts and Inventories have been filed for multiple estates including Samuel M. Master Edward Minister Ernest Kennedy Benjamin Ball Daniel K. Mardis and Charles L. Baird with hearings paused until August 26 1935 at 9 am Written objections may be filed by July 26 1905 to be heard by Probate Judge B M Johnson in Athens County Ohio.
Notice that on the ninth day of September at 3 p.m. public auction will occur at the door of the art House in Athene Ohio for sale of a parcel described as part of a deed to Cynthia Webb conveyed by John Wiles and others. The property lies on West Washington Street in Athens County and is listed as the debtors’ real estate. The sale is conducted by the Athens County Common Pleas Court with cash payment required. Also listed are probate notices for various estates with accounts and hearings set in September 3035 by the Athens County Probate Court.
Gallipolis golf team defeated Jackson 40.5 to 13.5 with low 6 for Gallipolis by Dr. O B Votahoist. Three Jackson players — Del Teane Bob Stutes and T Taentz — competed. Jackson president Dan Cail attended. Banquet followed at Hotel Lafayette with local entertainment.
H Rose Renee, state commissioner of the ONO Amatei Left fall Association, Columbus, says nearly all 16 districts in the state will be represented in the Cincinnati tournament Saturday and Sunday.
The Toledo Hens finally snapped a seven game slide by defeating Milwaukee 4 to 3. Garbark drove in two runs as Toledo erupted for four runs in the eighth inning. Toth led with 10 hits for the team.
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