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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
9
A sprawling portrait of sports figures and moments across multiple disciplines. Notables include Ben, Harry Grayson, Sarazen, Collett Ware, H Strub, Cochrane, Grimm, Alison, Braddock, Strauss Jacobs, Layden, Waldorf, Weeks, and Oldfield. The piece recalls championships, coaches, and defining plays shaping early American sport history.
NYC AP report notes growing moves to restore goal posts to the goal line. Meehan argues uprights on the line would revive field and drop kicking thrills seen in pro football while condemning current back-set posts as reducing danger yet dulling play.
Muddled text describes Waterloo Wonders and their All Stars at Rut Shop Gymnasium. Mentions Mitch Patrick and Frank Patrick and multiple brothers in a disjointed basketball scene without clear outcomes or dates.
Mount Union under athletics director and coach Robert D. Wright begins the 1935-36 basketball campaign with an eighteen game schedule, mostly in the Ohio Conference. The Purples aim for another high-scoring season after last year’s standout performers and a strong finish, facing non conference foes Youngstown College Michigan University and Ohio University.
In Wilmington Sandor Szabo of Hungary defeated Dick Haines of Dallas two falls to none. In Portland Chuck Montana of Detroit beat Cowboy Hughes of Oklahoma two falls to none. In Camden Frank Makewicz of Utica defeated Joe Banaski of Chicago straight falls. In Tacoma Bob Kruse of Oswego beat Brother Jonathan of Salt Lake City straight falls.
The heavyweight wrestling world eyes Ernie Dusek as the next champion, with Rudy Dusek influential in the push. O'Mahoney's reign fades amid criticism of crowd draw and performance, while the Duseks plan a world tour with Ernie crowned.
Princeton dominated the AP All Eastern selections with three first team picks John Weller guard Ken Sandbach quarterback Steve Cullinan center. Army captain Bill Shuler end and Monk Meyer Cadet halfback also earned first team honors. Three Princeton players plus others secured second team slots with Gil Lea among them.
In Memphis Tennessee T Circuit Judge Tom Hash tried duck hunting from a canoe with an outboard motor and capsized two canoes. He quipped that you must hold tobacco in the middle of your mouth.
A lengthy roster lists players by position with colleges and schools. It notes end and tackle selections including Toll and White, both sophomores from Princeton, highlighted as future stars.
Logan Helldiver won a Monday afternoon race at New Orleans, earning his backers $12.50 on a $2 ticket. The horse is owned by H. D. Walker of the city who recently purchased Charles Zanner's interest.
George Keogen begins his 13th season as Notre Dame basketball coach with a .750 winning percentage. Winston Guest, the lone 10 rib polo player, is re elected president of the Indoor Polo Association of America.
Cincinnati boxer Mickey Brown rides a 22 win run with 2 losses in his last 26 bouts and a string of notable names in his ledger. He battles Akron’s Leo Rittenour in the eight round main event at Harry Stout's show. Two six rounders and several four rounders fill the card with anticipated action in Athens.
Philadelphia reports Connie Mack confirmed that Jimmie Foxx will be sold by the Athletics and that the acquiring club must offer a high ante. Foxx did not specify his next uniform but noted several clubs from Boston Chicago Cleveland and New York have been mentioned as potential destinations.
The Associated Press reports boxing results from New York Chicago Norfolk Pittsfield Washington Louisville Newark and more. Notable outcomes include Eric Seelig stopping Mickey Walker in New Jersey and Sid Silas stopped by Phil Farr in Washington while Dave Shade and Scotty Fuller won by points in their respective matches.
Los Angeles report notes seventy five top thoroughbreds named for the Santa Anita $100,000 handicap with nominations possibly rising to eighty. Field includes Azucar Discovery Top Row Cavalcade and others with additions Sun Portland Rosemont Singing Wood Flamenco as part of a strong lineup for the race.
The Division of Conservation holds a Columbus hearing at the New State Office Building to discuss closing spring fishing state wide or in selected waters and which fish species would be protected. A second hearing weighs shortening mink and muskrat seasons so inland trapping aligns, with Lake Erie district excluded.
Buffalo ice skating champion Val Bialas, who lost a leg in a car crash that year, continues training on an artificial limb hoping to compete again. He has been using a newly fitted artificial hip and prosthetic to regain strength and balance.
UCLA coach Bill Spaulding foresees a great Rose Bowl game between Stanford and Southern Methodist. He notes Stanford has a stronger defensive line while SMU’s passing game poses trouble, and he avoids declaring a winner. Star halfback Chuck Cheshire and Spaulding disagree on certain points.
Chicago hosts the North Central Conference as schedules are prepared and proposed rules changes are discussed. Officials will select dates and sites for championship meets and name the 1935 all star football team. A key issue is junior college transfer eligibility and whether two years completed allows immediate athletic entry.
Batavia records show Clermont County counts only three Civil War veterans after the death of J. Frank Hoover aged 88. He died at his Felicity home Sunday. Jumbo the largest captive elephant in modern history has been mounted and donated to Tufts College as a mascot.
In pursuance of a second atlas order of sale the court will offer for sale the undivided one half of a parcel in Hudson Addition Athens at the corner of May Avenue and Elmwood on Monday December 16 1995 at 1 30 PM. The property appraised at 750 and cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount. Cash in hand. Sheriff Charles Stratton and Attorney L G Worstell.
In New York 14 college coaches and Senator Warner join anti Olympic Games group opposing US participation if held in Germany. Signers include Bowdoin’s John J. Macke, Manhattan’s Chick Meehan, and Boston College’s John Ryder. They argue Nazi use of sport corrupts Olympic ideals and international goodwill.
Reported rail time card lists New York Central South No 2 daily except Sunday at 11:32, North No 3 daily except Sunday 1:54 AM, No 8 daily 1:44 AM, cuespeak and ohno No 20 arrivals 10 AM, No 37 leaves 5:30 PM daily except Sunday. Baltimore and Ohio West Bound No 1 National Limited 4:43 AM, No 3 Diplomat 7:35 AM, No 43 daily except Sunday 5:28 PM. Eastbound No 44 daily except Sunday 10:05 AM, No 12 daily 12:40 PM, No 2 National Limited 12:04 PM, No 4 Diplomat 1:23 PM.
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