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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

9

Ohio Quintet Earns Second Straight Win Over Marietta

Ohio University freshman cagers rallied to beat Marietta College 53 to 35 Tuesday night. George Hood led with 16 points, followed by Gene Rivta 12 and Nick Lalich 9 as the Bobcats surged from a 3-0 deficit to a comfortable lead by halftime. Marietta's Frank Fenton challenged inside, but Ohio's defense clamped down late to seal the victory.

Ohio University Cagers Marietta College Ohio Lads Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Ohio George Hood Hood Gene Rvita Nick Lalich Johnny Malakas

Schmeling Louis Fight Talk and Gate Money Debate

The article analyzes the Max Schmeling versus Joe Louis bout, weighing gate receipts and payoffs. It notes the million dollar gate and suggests Schmeling’s career moves, promoter influence, and historical context around their 1930s battles, with references to partners and venues.

East stars head to Shrine game in San Francisco

Twenty two hand picked players from east of the Mississippi leave Evanston for San Francisco to face a west squad in the Shrine football game on New Year’s Day. Eastern seniors report to Coaches Andy Kerr and Dick Handley for uniforms and workouts.

Evanston Tll Mississippi San Francisco Andy Kerr Dick Handley

Horton Smith Triumphs In Miami Biltmore Open

Horton Smith wins the Miami Biltmore Open with a 281 total, earning $2,500. Bobby Cruickshank eyes a Nassau defense at the British Colonial Open as Smith heads for the $5,000 event. Ted Turner and Ky Wuffoon tie for second at 284, each securing $1,250 and $1,000.

Miami Fla Horton Smith Nassau Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Smith Ted Turner Pine Valley N. J Ky Wuffoon Chicago Coral Gables Pia

Athens CCC Five To Play Camp Athens In Opener

Athens CCC Five prepares to host Camp Jackson in the Armory at 7 30 pm under coach Rus sell Michael and educational advisor A C Endbank. The squad in green and white debuts with aims for a winning season and features Frank Bucholtz John Buchanis Boyd Dean and others.

Phi Delta Theta Company L Ohio National Guard Athens CCC Camp Jackson A. C. Endbank Athens Court Russell Michael Plaine Bubank Frank Bucholtz John Buchanis Boyd Dean Chester Bellevill Chester Hoskinson Kenneth Russell Dwight Simon Harry Matheny Jackson Gallia Gallipolis Meigs

Boxing Winners and Results From Multiple Cities

Associated Press reports show Mullins and Lee earning wins in Vincennes and Indianapolis, Reed and Bradley fighting to a draw in Quincy, McLean knocking out Davis, Blackwood stopping Wilson, Lapelle stopping Gonzales, Hughes stopping Sessoms in St Petersburg, and Coates knocking out Ketchel in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Vincennes Ind Winfred (Moon) Mullins Paul Lee Indianapolis Quincy Clem Reed Ellis Bradley Drew Scotty McLean Peoria Til Ray Davis Cowboy Blackwood Jimmy Wilson Chicago Joe Lapelle Petro Gonzales ST. Petersburg Frankie Hughes Clinton Todd Sessoms Charleston

Buckeyes Plan Indoor Football Drills After Holidays

Ohio State coach Francis A. Schmidt will begin early winter indoor workouts after the holidays. Players will wear gym suits for general instruction in ball handling and line play. Practices will be held three days weekly. New Yorkers spend $7,000 daily telephoning for correct time.

BUCKS Columbus Ohio State Francis A. Schmidt

Detroit Tigers Named No 1 Team For 1935 In AP Poll

Detroit Tigers top the 1935 Associated Press Sports Poll with 209 points, beating Minnesota football 162 and SMU 44. Princeton 41 and Chicago Cubs 2 follow, with notable mentions across college football, baseball, and other sports. The Tigers’ season included a late pennant push and a World Series win over the Cubs.

New York Detroit Tigers Eee Tigers Associated Press Sports Minnesota Gophers Southern Methodist Princeton Southern California Associated Press New York Yankees New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Hank Greenberg Chicago Cubs Detroit Notre Dame S. Methodist S. California Detroit Lions Univ. of Calif Montreal Maroons Oklahoma A. & M Edmonton Grads New York Gianta Alabama New York University University of Michigan Jeffersonville Ind Kansas City United States Japan New York Golden Glovers

Northwestern to Meet North Dakota State in Evaston Oct 10

Northwestern plays North Dakota State in Evaston on October 10 as part of the Wildcats 1936 football schedule. North Central Conference champion North Dakota State travels to Evanston for the second game of the season attracting regional interest.

Evanston Ill North Dakota State Northwestern

Baptists Triumph Opening Night in Ohio Conference

Denison University held Kenyon to 19 as a 36 to 19 win in Granville to start the Ohio Conference schedule. Bluffton upset Northern at Ada 36 to 33 with Miller scoring 16. Ohio University beat Marietta 53 to 35 in Athens led by Hood on 18.

Denison University Kenyon Granville Big Red Ohio Miami Indiana Ball State Muncie Indiana A Kavier Purdue Boilermakers Cincinnati Big Ten Bluffton Ohio Northern Polar Bears Ada Northern Miller Toledo Ashland Cedarville Defiance Wearly Wain Ohio University Marietta Athens Bobcats Hood Ohio U

Concord Social and Personal Mention

Richard Antle Ath ens CCC camp spent the week end at his home here. Mr and Mrs Riley McDaniel Jr visited Mr and Mrs William Russell and Edward Weiss. Miss Fdna Sayre returned home from Redtown due to her mother Mrs Edward Sayre illness. C E Society monthly meeting postponed. Mrs John Annie and son Cecil were guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Sayre. A short Christmas program to follow Sunday School. Mr and Mrs FE Kasier and family guests of Mr and Mrs O B Boudinot.

Concord Richard Antle Athens CCC Riley McDaniel, Jr William Russell Edward Weiss Fdna Sayre Redtown Leone Chaptman Edward Sayre C. E. Society of the Church John Annie Cecil FE. C. Kasier O. B. Boudinot

Ickes Credits PWA Aid for J and L Plant Upgrade

Secretary Ickes said PWA steel purchases enabled Jones and Laughlin Steel Company's $40,000,000 plant improvement program. The remark linked federal assistance to the steel industry's modernization effort.

Washington PWA Jones and Laughlin Steel Company Ickes

Columbia Professor Reports Aluminum Coating On Steel

Professor Colin G Fink of Columbia University announces successful completion of a process to coat steel with aluminum in a notable electrochemistry advancement.

New York Colin G Fink Division of Electrochemistry Columbia University

Berwanger Ends Questioning on Post-College Plans

Chicago star Jay Berwanger, an all-American halfback, deflects inquiries about life after graduation. He says he does not know his plans, may play professional football, but is unsure which team if he does.

Chicago Jay Berwanger

First Sackers Drive in Most Runs in A L

Detroit slugger Hank Greenberg led the American League with 170 RBIs surpassing Gehrig who had 119 for second. Foxx moved to third with 115 and Trosky 113, while Goslin and Gehringer also topped 100 RBIs. The piece notes other league RBI marks and related records from the era.

Chicago Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Greenberg Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Boston Red Sox Hal Trosky Cleveland Gehrig Iron Man Foxx Trosky Babe Ruth Yankee Star Julius Solters Boston-St. Louis Joe Voamik Ben Johnson Leon Goose) Goslin Detroit Charlie Gehringer Odell Ale Charles Buddy) Myer Washington al Simmons Chicago White Sox Tigers Goslin Simmons George Selkirk New York Cecil Travis Joyner White

Wrestling results list from multiple cities and matches

In Albany Ray Tevche 215 from Glendale defeated Leo Numa 214 from Seattle two falls to one. In New Haven Jack Donovan 220 from Boston defeated George Lenihan 206 straight falls. In Biddeford Jean Baptiste La Roche 175 from Montreal defeated Dynamite Dunn 175 from Newfoundland two falls to one. In Indianapolis Ed Strangler Lewis 230 from Los Angeles defeated Kari Big Boy Davis 230 from Columbus two falls to none. In San Diego Chief Little Wolf 215 from Arizona defeated Joe Savoldi 202 from Three Oaks Michigan two falls to one. In San Francisco Vicente Lopez 211 from Tampico defeated Gino Garibaldi 219 from Milan 45:00. Wee Willie Davis 249 from Virginia defeated Paul Boesch 200 from New York 14:00.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Ray &Teche Glendale Calif Leo Numa Seattle Wack New Haven Conn Jack Donovan Roston George Lenihan Boston Biddeford Jean Abaptiste la Roche Montreal Dynamite Dunn New Foundland Indianapolis Strangler) Lewis Los Angeles Kari Big Boy) Davis Columbus San Diego Chief Little Wolf Arizona Joe Savoldi Three Oaks Mich San Francisco Vincente Lopez Tampico Mex Gino Garibaldi Milan Italy Wee Willie Davis Virginia Paul Boesch New York

German invention of air conditioned gas refuges for raids

A report notes that air conditioned gas refuges for gatherings during gas raids were invented in Germany. It highlights the design aim to provide cooling and protection in shelters during wartime air attacks.

Germany

Capacity Crowd expected for Mitt Show Thursday

A capacity crowd is expected at the Athens Armory for Thursday night boxing. Proceeds go to the Eagles Christmas Toy Shop. Ringside seats are limited to 75 and nearly half sold. general admission opens at 7 pm with the first bout at 9 15.

Athens Armory Eagles Harry Stout Stout Messenger Sports Department Goon Armory Court Street Santa Claus Athens Matt Sharts Columbus Steve Barett Marion

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