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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
11
A brittle report from the ports editor hints at possible moves around Ott and Medwick with Ott’s right hitting in question and Rickey scouting trades. The piece weighs the impact on the Pirates and Giants as observers debate the best course in the uncertain market.
Chicago Cubs, now three games behind the league leading Giants, beat New York 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Mel Ott homered twice for the Giants, but Frank Demaree and Woody Enetish singled home the decisive run in the 11th. Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 9 to 1, while Detroit crushed Boston 19 to 9 in the American League.
The article recalls Bobby Jones, the grand slam winner who retired in 1930, discussing recovery after an appendicitis operation. He jokes about his return to form, noting he has not played much and that his putting remains uneven despite recent rounds. He also mentions a potential drop in paregoric use.
About 500 fans flocked to the Fairgrounds Arena for a five bout card promoted by Harry Stout in his debut. The main event saw Jack Christy stop Wild Bill Eck in the third round after a left hook to the chin. Other results included Battling Johnson defeating Tiger Roy Wils and Chuck Pyle edging Pat Lyle in six rounds. COLUMBUS-LP-Common Pleas Judge Cecil J. Rental halts liquor board ban on outside beer advertising by brand name.
East St. Louis says John 4. Rogers writes to his congressman urging a Baseball Adjustment Administration to aid baseball, noting government subsidies to farmers and cotton plow under programs as a rationale for compensating players who do not play. He watched his newly started managing team lose a game.
Larry MacPhail, Cincinnati Reds general manager, tells The Enquirer the team will protest an artificial doubleheader set for Saturday in Philadelphia. He says if the Phillies fail to appear the Reds will forfeit the game and seek NL director action. He claims club heads were not informed and Dressen’s tentative approval was improper. He also notes fines against umpires Hearden and Sears for Reds Giants games, with Dressen fined $50.
Louis Huber of Cincinnati fields two trotters Louis Jabg and Muriel Jayzoff at the Athens County Fair. Jayzoff wins the 2:18 trot and the final 2:30 pace heats, with Mabel McElwyn and Miss Gladys Evans delivering a thrilling neck and neck duel in the 2:20 pace.
Count George Zarynof defeated George Mcleod two falls to none in Worcester while Mike Mazurki defeated Fed O Dell. Boris Demitroff beat Red Ryan. Danny Winters drew with Leo Muma. Howard Canton wine knocked out Mays Mclain after losing first fall in Toronto.
In Brookline Massachusetts the national doubles tournament resumes after a two day weather delay. Frank Shields and Frank Parker face Roderic Menzel and Enrique Mater while Witmer Hines and Henry Culley challenge Berkley Bell and Gregory Mangin. Semis set for Saturday with finals moved to Monday due to the washout.
Associated Press report notes BILL DIETRICH and WOODY ENGLAND among Thursday’s stars. DIETRICH and MEL OTT each had multi hit games with OTT hitting two homers and driving in the winning run in the eleventh inning. HARLAND CLIFT led the Browns with three hits and three runs in a victory over the Yankees. BUDDY MYER added two hits and two RBIs for the Senators in a win over the White Sox.
Kansas City Blues beat Indianapolis 4 to 3 on relief work by Wiley Moore after Lena Stiles faltered. The win pulls Kan City within a game and a half of Columbus for third while Chicago Reds fall further behind in the American Association race. Johnny Gil leads Minneapolis in a 6 to 2 victory over Toledo as the Millers gain ground.
Trapshooting’s Grand American Handicap final narrows to one champion after a field of varied backgrounds. Ray Zwemer of Minnesota clinches the preliminary win with a 98 of 100 before a deciding shoot-off, while Jon Welaland from Hillsboro adds a double title along with North American honors. Carbondale meets Dexter Monday in an ongoing season clash.
In Buffalo Tommy Loughran and Al Delaney fought to a six round draw. In Pittsburgh Paul Pirrone defeated Tiger Joe Randall by knockout while Carmen Barth outpointed Mike Barone. In Montreal Al McCoy beat Billy Jones on points.
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