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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1935

Page

9

Baseball trade talk and league balance in early 1900s notes

The article discusses Jimmy to Connie Mack and potential Sox moves, debating salary, waivers, and player exchanges. It notes Red Sox and White Sox context, dealer talks, and league-wide ideas on strengthening teams through selective trades and waivers amid owner and manager views. It references Shibe Park, Boston, Chicago, and Boston Braves as factors in team strength and market outcomes.

Red Sox Jimmy Regy Foxxy Connie Mack Cub Shibe Park J. Louis Comiskey White Sox Tom Swope Fet Boston

Bobcats Face Marietta in Important Conference Tilt

Ohio University basketball hosts Marietta College for a second home game. The Bobcats, coming off a 46 21 win over Fairmont Normal, look to prove their strength in the Ohio Conference with starter Whitcum likely to join Biembiede at guard and Grover’s lineup aiming to tighten defense and passing.

Mitch Ohio University Bobcats Marietta College Athens Pioneers Ohio Fairmont Normal West Virginia Frank Hayes Fairmont Marietta Hickey Clark Fenton Bowser Mayes Newcoomers Young Whiting Marietta High Tiger B. T Butch” Grover Bliss College Columbus Grover Maury Whitcum Johnny Malakas Whitcum Johnny Biembiede Ohie Miata Cums FV Mickel Ee Fenton Ren Young Biembiede

Fight Results Across Cities From Associated Press

At Cleveland Eric Seelig defeated Paul Pirrone by points 158 to 162. Alberto Arizmendi stopped Jackie Sharkey in Minneapolis. Lou Ambers outpointed Jimmy Vaughn in Cleveland. George Baratko outpointed Lou Harper in Cleveland. Carmen Barth defeated Ralph Ching in Cleveland. Jackie Davis outpointed Press Johnson in Akron. At Chicago Billy Celebron outpointed Fritzie Zivic. George Bittner stopped Stanley Dorgan in Gary. Roy Lazer outpointed Ben Foord in London. Lew Feldman beat Tony Herrera in Pittsburgh. Dominic Mancini defeated Mike Barto in Pittsburgh. Henry Firpo stopped Luther Orr in Louisville with Wild Bill McDowell and Freddy Eiler a draw.

Associated Press Cleveland Eric Seelig Germany Paul Pirrone Alberto Baby) Arizmendi Mexico City Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Jimmy Vaughn George Baratko Lou Harper Newark N. J Carmen Barth Ralph Ching Ching Jackie Davis Press Johnson Akron Chicago Billy Celebron Rockford Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh George Bittner Stanley Dorgan Gary Ind Tommy Howell Danville Davey White London Eng Roy Lazer Paterson Ben Foord South Africa Lew Feldman New York Tony Herrera el Paso Tex Dominic Mancini Mike Barto Louisville Henry Firpo Luther Orr Memphis Wild Bill McDowell Freddy Eiler Drew

Goodwin Jones Boxing Show May State Title Hint

Thursday at the Athens Armory features Mickey Goodwin of Columbus vs Sammy Jones of Marion in a six round bout likely to determine the Ohio champion. Jones has a flawless pro record and recent wins, while Goodwin seeks the title with manager Les Huffman aiming for an Ohio crown. Other prelims include Eddie Virids vs doc Staanley in a return bout, with higher admission prices for the three headline bouts.

Athens Armory Mickey Goodwin Columbus Sammy Jones Marion Goodwin Athens Armory Mickey Dick Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchie Richards Parkersburg Goodwin-Richards Harry Stout Richards Les Huffman Ohio Jones Clase Ring Freddie Edwards West Virginia Edwards Eddie Virids Doc Staanley Nelsonville Stout

S. M. U. Starts Drills for Tilt With Indians

Dallas Texas November practices for the Southern Methodist Mustangs focus on their aerial game for the Rose Bowl against Stanford. Coach Matty Bell says the squad is in good shape with no inferiority complex and tighter gates will keep visitors away. Harry Shuford returns after a month out as the team physician reports no ill effects from practice. First session uses dummy scrimmage against a stand in Stanford defense.

Dallas Tex Southern Methodist Mustangs Stanford Pasadena Calif Victor Hurt Matty Bell Mustangs Harry Shuford Podles

Gallia Mentor Still Hopeful After Loss to Centerville

Gallia Academy coach Harold Brown remains hopeful despite a setback to Centerville. He cites reserve and younger players as potential future starters, notes Morrow and Sibley as lone first-team lettermen, and lists the current lineup by position. Also mentions reserve squad showing well against Centerville before falling to Athens, with several seniors and a freshman contributing. Edward T. Clark, former White House secretary under Coolidge, dies at home in Washington.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Athens Harold Brown Brown Centerville Gallia Blue Devils George Morrow John Sibley Morrow Sibley John Houck Jon Jones Loren Phillips Robert Arrington Herber Russell Harvey Watts Aldo Fontana William Wilson Gordon Stewart Alva Shoemaker Don Daniels Victor Hager Alfred Harrison Marshall Canady Harold Ervin Wilson Broyles Washington Edward T. Clark White House President Coolidge

Packers Plan Three January Games in California

Green Bay Packers officials announced arrangements for three major January games in California. Coach E L Lambeau said dates would be set later with the American Legion football league of Los Angeles and the Knights of Columbus of San Francisco.

Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers National Professional Football League California E. L. Lambeau American Legion Football League Los Angeles Knights of Columbus San Francisco

Peiping clash as students halt protest against aggression

Chinese reports say about 1,000 students clashed with police during a protest against Japanese aggression in Peiping. injuries were reported among demonstrators as police moved to control the crowd.

Peiping

State Quintet Upset Muskies 50-25 In Ohio Clash

Ohio State’s fast quintet overwhelmed a crippled Muskies squad 50 to 25 at New Concord. Captain Warren Whitlinger scored 15 points on seven fields and a free throw as the Buckeyes led 15–0 at the half. Other scores include Miami’s loss to Indiana 41–16 at Bloomington and Findlay’s 37–25 victory over Mount Union at Alliance. Evansville College beat Wittenberg 32–15 in Springfield, and Alfred Holbrook edged Transylvania 40–34 at Manchester.

Ohio State Big Ten Murkingum New Concord Warren Whitlinger Zanesville Buckeyes Miami Indiana Bloomington Hoosiers Findlay Mt. Union Alliance Ohio Mount Union Evansville College of Indiaa Wittenberg Springfield Alfred Holbrook Transylvania Kentucky Manchester

Purdue and Illinois Stull Unbeaten Enter Pair of Preseason Games

Purdue and Illinois enter tonight with 2 0 record in exhibition play. Purdue faces Xavier after beating Western Michigan State Teachers and DePaul while Illinois tackles Cincinnati and prior wins over St Louis University and Wabash set pace. Notre Dame defeats Northwestern 40 to 29 on South Bend floor, Notre Dame fourth straight victory, Northwestern first loss in three. Ohio State and Indiana add Big Ten edge as Ohio State trounces Muskingum and Indiana beats Miami Oxford 41 to 15.

Chicago Purdue Milinois Wisconsin Xavier DePauw Boilermakers Western Michigan State Teachers DePaul Navier Cincinnati Illinois St. Louis University Wabash Champaign Notre Dame Northwestern Wildcats South Bend Ohio State Indiana Big Ten Buckeyes Muskingum Hoosiers Miami Oxford Ohio

Wrestling Results From Various Cities

In Portland Chuck Montana 178 from Detroit beat Dropkick Murphy 175 from Alabama. In Tampa Gu a Sonnenberg 210 from Boston defeated Babe Caddock 200 from Des Moines. In Wilmington Serge Kalmikoff 240 from Russia beat Abe Kashey 210 from Paterson straight falls. In Paterson Ralph Garibaldi 202 from St. Louis defeated Dr Fred Meyer 212 from Chicago. In New York Danno OMaHoney 220 beat Don George 218 from Javea N Y by one fall. In Denver Fred Lenhart 174 of Spokane stopped Chuck Hefner 171 of Denver. In Butte Lew Massey 137 of Philadelphia outpointed Cecil Payne 134 from Beattie.

Associated Press Portland Chuck Montana Detroit Dropkick Murphy Alabama Tampa Fla Gua Sonnenberg Boston Babe Caddock Des Moines Wilmington Serge Kalmikoff Russia Abe Kashey Paterson N. J Atreight Falls Ralph Garibaldi St. Louis Fred Meyer Chicago New York Danno O'Mahoney Don George Javea N. Y Denver Fred Lenhart Spokane Wash Chuck Hefner Butte Mont Lew Massey Philadelphia Cecil Payne Beattie

Art Lewis Leaves for Shrine Game After stellar Ohio career

Art Lewis of Middleport Ohio is bound for Chicago and San Francisco to play in the East-West Shrine game on New Year’s Day. The tackle earned all America honors from AP and NEA and was a durable iron man for Ohio University, missing only one game due to a dislocated elbow.

Art Lewis Middleport Ohio University Chicago San Francisco Lewis Athens Columbus Dick Heekin Gomer Jones Ohio State Bobcats Buckeye Art Associated Press NEA Service Cincinnati

Helen Wills Moody Tops AP Sports Poll as Outstanding Woman Star

Helen Wills Moody is named the outstanding individual performer of 1935 in the fifth annual AP Sports Poll for her Wimbledon title comeback. Glenna Collett Vare and Mary Hoerger follow, with other top women athletes including Helen Stephens, Helen Jacobs, Mildred Babe Didrikson, and Joyce Wethered among the leading selections.

Alan Gould New York Helen Wills Moody Associated Press Sports Moody California Glenna Collett Vare Little Mary Hoerger Miami Beach Helen Stephens Fulton Helen Hull Jacobs Helen Mayer Pacific Coast Lela Hall Fast Lynn Mildred Babe Didrikson Texas Joyce Wethered Mise Didrikson Miss Wethered Itn Sports Melon Wille Moody Berkley Calif Philadelphia Mary Hoerger Helen Jacobs Berkeley Cailf Lenore Kight Wingard Pittsburgh Katherin Rawls Ethel Burkhardt Arnold Los Angeles Wightman Joyce Wethered Helen Hicks Ruth Harvey Patty Begg Minneapolis Marion Miley Lexington Mre Hill Kansas City Edith Estabrooks Dubuque Mary Louw Petty Spokane Wagh East Lynne Stele Walsh Cleveland

Turner Again Tops Golfers

Coral Gables Fla Ted Turner of Pine Valley N J led the Miami Biltmore Open with two rounds totaling 200 after a 75 on Sunday The 27 year old turned in rounds of 32 and 34 to edge Willie MacFarlane on the course record and push a strong field at 211 to 215 with Horton Smith Frank Wach and Johnny Revolta among the contenders.

Coral Gables Fla Ted Turner Pine Valley N. J Turner Willie MacFarlane Tuckahoe Horton Smith Oak Park Til Frank Waleh Chicago Mac ¥Allane Scott Johnny Revolta George Smith

What’s on the Air Tuesday’s Radio Programs

Radio listings name WLW CBS and multiple acts and shows in a busy Tuesday schedule. Programs include James Wilkinson Clara La n Em Plying Time with Hymo Bing Stanley High Billy and Betty, Pasy Ross ropers Edwin mil Your Government Reveman Orch Piare Duo Comedy Team Merry Madrapa and Merry Madceps. Musical groups Gordon Orch Board of Trade Ensemble Civic Orchestra Women’s Review Girl Alone Grandpa Burton Al Pearce Tom Mix Clara La no Em ptying Time Gordon Orch Kaye Orch Easy Aces Uncle Ezra Dr Belmont Farley City Voices Rendezvous Pendezvous Wayne King John Charles Thomas Warden Lawes log Cabin Revue Jimmy Fidler Eile Uogan Dorothy Lamour Mixed Chory Madriguera Orch Belasco Orch.

Piare Merry Madrapa Merry Madceps Marketa Gordon Orch Board of Trade Board of Trade Ensemble Music Guild Music Guild Civic Orchestra Civic Orchestra Women's Review Girl Alone Grandpa Burton al Pearce Tom Mix Clara Kaye Orch Billy and Betty Uncle Ezra Dr. Belmont Farley City Voices Rendezvous Pendezvous Wayne King Wayne King John Charles Thomas John Charles Thomas Warden Lawes Warden Lawes Log

World professional indoor tennis titles set for Jan. 15

George Halas announced the world professional indoor championships will be decided January 15 at the International Amphitheater in Chicago. Star players signed include Bill Tilden Ellsworth Vines Bruce Barnes George Lott Lester Stoefen Berkeley Bell Jane Sherp and Mrs. Ethel Burkhert Arnold.

Chicago International Amphitheater George Halas Hales Bill Tilden Ellsworth Vines Bruce Barnes George Lott Lester Stoefen Berkeley Bell Jane Sherp Ethel Burkhert Arnold

Pink chrysanthemum display links Hutton wedding to Davies

A World Telegram report says 300 white chrysanthemums dyed pink, costing $2,000, graced the apartment where Mrs. Marjorie Post Hutton was married to Joseph Davies, Washington attorney.

New York the World. Telegram Marjorie Post Hutton Joseph Davies Washington, D. C

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