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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
13
The piece discusses high level prep players and coaches adjusting to all star mock games, noting limited time for pregame practice and the pressure on leaders. It references college chances, defensive strengths, and interviews shaping opinions on teams like the Cubs and key pitchers, with emphasis on individual talents and system approaches.
Chicago Bears defeated the college all stars 5 to 0 before 77 000 fans at Soldier Field. Jack Manders earned all points with a first period field goal and a late safety after Bill Shepherd fumbled behind his goal line. The Bears outgained the visitors 157 to 49 in scrimmage.
The American Association title chase heads into two weeks of intrasectional play as the Minnesota Millers and Indianapolis Indians race to the finish. The Millers vs Blues Brewers and St Paul Saints loom large while Columbus and Toledo offer limited east chances. Mike Ryba led the league with an 18 win pace in the opener as Don Hurst homered for the Red Birds before rain halted the second game.
Beulah Park in Columbus prepares for a Aug 31 opening with an eight race program. Purses rise to 600 and 450 dollars, with 400 in occasional purses. About 600 stalls available. around 200 already on site as horsemen arrange training and housing for the season.
Dick Bartell of the Giants led the attack on the Dodgers with a home run and three singles. Wes Ferrell of the Red Sox limited the Athletics to eight hits for his 20th victory. Frank Demaree of the Cubs hammered Boston pitching for two. Hank Greenberg of the Tigers hit his 34th homer and added two singles against the Browns, driving in five.
In Minneapolis Patty Berg 17 and Beatrice Barrett 18 advanced to the semi finals of the National Women’s championship. Barrett faced champion Glenna Collett Ware while Berg targeted Charlotte Gutting as rain dampened play and traditional odds shifted in their favor.
Forest Hills action saw Manuel Alonso, a Davis Cup veteran, shock Berkeley Bell in five sets as Williams edged Welsh in five. Williams later faced Roderich Menzel while Alonso met Robert Litye as Perry and Budge sat by. Jacobs, Taubele, Stammers and Moore also spotlighted in the women’s draw with high hopes.
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