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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
10
Cardinal Ed Heusser allowed eight hits in a 5 1 2 to 1 win over Philadelphia and helped a 13 5 comeback as Pepper Martin homered with bases loaded. Roxie Lawson returned to aid Detroit in a lopsided 11 0 victory as the Tigers stayed/led in the pennant race with other NL and AL results.
New York reports surprise reveal of a new Sinclair Lewis work by the author often tied to South Pomfret. The red-haired sage's unexpected publication signals a bold addition to his literary catalog.
The standings show New York leading the American with a 57 4 record and Cleveland at 52 5. Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Boston follow in the National and American leagues with multiple games results listed for Wednesday and Friday including New York defeating Chicago 9 to 1 and 5 to 4, St Louis beating Philadelphia 5 to 4, and Detroit routing Philadelphia 11 to 0.
The league leading Minneapolis club remained four games ahead of Indianapolis after a winless midweek, while Milwaukee dropped a 3 0 loss to Cleveland in the final game of a series. Kansas City won 4 3 at Louisville, and Alta Cohen of Toledo pitched the Mud Hens to a 5 3 win over St Paul.
Freddie Miller the NBA featherweight champion scored a ten round decision over Al Hamilton of Cincinnati. Miller dominated with rapid rights and lefts to Hamilton's head and body, barely losing the lead until the fifth round. Miller weighed 127 pounds to Hamilton's 128. In a prior non title win last week Miller defeated Roger Bernard of Flint. In Columbus, Ohio the Ohio District Church assembly drew 300 delegates from 125 churches for its seventeenth annual meeting.
John ny Kinder of New Jersey explains Hagen faced a difficult final hole. Sir Walter needed four to win and chose to hook after a tee shot miscue. His ball struck a tree and bounded into a sandy lie 160 feet from the green.
Cardinals Collins and Moore each six hits and Pepper Martin two homers lead a doubleheader sweep over the Phillies. Indians Thornton Lee and Joe Vosmik shine in a split with the Red Sox, Cantwell and Warneke twin bill performances frame Cubs and Braves. Salzgaver and Blanton deliver strong pitching for Yankees and Pirates in separate wins. Lawson and Benge contribute key hits in others. A stray note mentions Mike Stura’s town funeral hobby.
G D Gorham as Treasurer files petition in Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio against James Griffith for foreclosure of tax liens on 15 acres in Waterloo Township Lot 33. Answer by October 5 1935 or judgment by default. Gordon B Gray Assistant Prosecuting Attorney represents the plaintiff.
In Minneapolis the National Women’s Championship featured upsets as Glenna Ware of undisputed form advanced past close rivals. Elizabeth Abbott upset Marion Miley’s torch with a 6 and 5 win while Ware beat Fritzie Stifel 4 and 3 to reach the semifinals.
A teachers meet will be held at 1:30 PM Friday August 30 at the Courthouse with C. D. Hutchins from the State Department of Education as speaker. He will discuss the new school finance program and lead a round table discussion on the topic.
The State of Ohio Division of Insurance in Columbus reports that Western Assurance Company U S Branch, Toronto, Canada, is authorized to transact insurance business in Ohio for the current year. The 1934 annual statement shows assets 8,042,586.17 liabilities 1,762,160.85 net assets 2,180,425.82 capital deposit 400,000.00 surplus 1,780,425.82 income 1,755,136.37 expenditures 1,688,356.77. Official seal and signature of Supt. Robert L. Bowen dated March 1, 1995.
Mutual Broadcasting System and National Broadcasting Company will carry the college All Stars Chicago Bears gridiron game tonight. There will be no outlet on either network within 200 miles of Chicago.
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman assessed the 1934 Big Ten title chase and said Ohio State appears to be in the favored position. He cautioned against predicting championships before selections and eligibility are set, noting OSU's strong last season and promising sophomores.
The Chicago Bears meet the college All Stars tonight at Soldier Field in a 7 30 Central Standard Time game before about 85000 fans. Bears expect a lop sided victory after last year's tie, with a line around 219 pounds and backs averaging 204. All Stars boast wide open play and stars from across the country led by Miller Munjas and Bill Shepherd.
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