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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

5

Ring Magazine Crowns Louis Over Braddock In 1935 Rankings

The Ring magazine releases its 1935 boxing ratings based on a writers poll. Joe Louis is ranked first overall with Jimmy Braddock second in the heavyweight division. Other divisions place champions and notable contenders such as Benny Lynch, Filippo Montane, Sixto Escobar, and Lou Salica in various groupings.

New York Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Joe Detroit the Ring Sports Writers Louis Braddock Nat Fleischer Smoeil Montane Benny Lynch Scotland Balcazar Sangchelli Spain Panama al Brown Sixto Escobar Puerto Rico United States Lou Salica Babe Risko Syracuse Marcel Thit France Max Baer Baer Primo Carera Baer-Louis Max Schmeling Carnera Tommy Lougitran Hank Hankinson Charney Retzlaff Buddy Baer Ray Impellitiere Eddie Mader al Ettore Ford Smith Paulino Vzcudun John Henry Lewis Maxie Rosenbloom Barney Ross Tony Canzoneri Freddie Miller Rosenbloom Illinois Miller

Ohio College Hoops Schedule Mixed With Warmer Weather

A fragmented schedule list shows Ohio State, Harvard, Wisconsin, and other teams slated for midweek games at arenas like the State Fair Coliseum and Dayton. Notable clashes include Case vs Carroll and Ohio University at Union as clubs wait out spring rhythms with college rounds. Local weather and speedboat notes close the page with brisk six degree zero readings.

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What’s On The Air In The Rosa Jam And Abner Dence

A radio program rundown lists many acts and performers including Richard Crooks Grace Moore Tom Mix Clara Lu Em Flying Time Gordon Orch Reichman Kemp Orch and Billy and Betty with music and drama items. The schedule hints at orchestra groups drama acts and vocal performances.

Jam and Abner Dence Richard Crooks Minstrels Creee Moore Grace Moore Derktown Reichman Orch Kemp Orch al Pearce Tom Clara Gordon Orch New Deal Billy and Betty Uncle Ezra D Bouthwel Hell Music Hall Margaret Margaret Speaks Dorothy Lamour Ray Nobie Ray Nobie Goodman Orch Three Scamps Merry Madcaps Kaye Orch Erna Odell Music Guild Music Guild Rhythm Octet Rhythm Octet Nellie Revell Meetin House Meetin’ House King’s Jesters Women's Review Girl Alone Women's Clubs Father Time Pather Time James Wilkinson Ciara

Return of Eddie Herr Brings More Minor League Stories

Eddie Herr returns to scouting for the Cleveland Indians, promising plentiful minor league yarns for the summer. He recalls a 1935 episode when a southern trip found a potential first baseman with a knee condition, leading Herr to remark he seeks ball players not excuses, as he searches for promising talent.

Eddie Herr Cleveland Indians Eddie Scriveners Herr

Big Ten Basketball Opens With Non Conference Tests

Illinois plays California in Champaign while Iowa meets Marquette in Milwaukee with a slate of 10 outside games before two Big Ten showdowns Saturday Illinois at Iowa and Wisconsin at Ohio State. Purdue Northwestern and Minnesota also feature in non conference action with mixed results across several early-season matchups.

Chicago Big Ten Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Ohio State California Champaign Snaneuver Hawkeyes Marquette Milwaukee Purdue Temple Philadelphia Minnesota DePaul Washburn College Madison Northwestern Notre Dame Harvard Columbus Michigan Indianapolis Butler Indiana Hoosiers Toledo New York University New York Wisconsin Rapids Knox

Southern Aces Lead All-Stars in East West Game Tryouts

In San Francisco two Southern players are set for offensive leadership roles in the East West charity game. Riley Smith of Alabama is virtually certain to start for the East, while Bill Wallace of Rice Institute is eyed as the West quarterback. Dick Crayne of Iowa impressed Eastern coaches with long kicks, Walter Cruke of Northwestern nears return from knee injury, and Dick Sklar of Kansas is back from shoulder trouble as both teams stage open practice with varied formations.

San Francisco Walter Cruke Northwestern Orin Hollingsberg Fercy Lacey Dick Sklar University of Kansas

Ames Bern High School Wins Fifth Straight Victory

Ames Bern High School basketball team defeated Pickaway 35 to 20 on Saturday night at Amesville to notch their fifth win of the season led by D Sedwick Hines and Bennett who scored 27 points combined. The girls team did not play. Yellowstone Park season 1935 attendance hits 317,908, up 57,222 from 1934.

Ames-Bern Pickaway Amesville D. Sedwick Hines Bennett Ames- Bern Yellowstone National Park

Notice of Appointment in Athens County Estates

William M Murphy of Glouster is named Administrator of Lincoln G Murphy estate in Athens County Ohio with Probate Judge 8 M Johnson issuing December 21 1935. A L Pritchard of Nelsonville is named Administrator of T J Gilpin estate in Athens County Ohio with notice dated December 12 1935 and Probate Judge 8 M Johnson ofseié County.

Grayson Ready to Play in New Year’s Day Classic

Stanford star Bobby Grayson, sidelined briefly with a chest cold and sore throat, was ordered to bed but vows to play in the January 1 showdown with SMU. Doctors advised rest, yet Grayson declared he will participate and resume practice, while coach Matty Bell of SMU weighs odds and Grayson’s All-American form.

Grayson Pasadena Calif Bobby Grayson Stanford Southern Methodist Fritz Roth Columbia Lions Dixie Howell Alabama Methodists Matty Bell Maurice Orr Orr Mustangs Bell

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Ohio sheriff conducts public auction of York Township property in Athens County on January 27 1936 at 1 30 PM. Property described as 55.33 acres near Old Floodwood with appraisal of 500 and minimum bid two thirds. Terms cash. Sheriff Charles Tratton lists Gordon B Gray as attorney.

Donald R. Poston Athens Ohio York Theuthern Ohio Electric Company Old Floodwood Charles Tratton Athens County Gordon B. Gray

Cambria Tries Many Kids in Albany System

The article praises Joe Cambria of the Albany club for giving more players starting opportunities than any other magnate. It notes players debuting with Albany Harrisburg or other stops, and likens Cambria to a feeder with a broad farm system feeding major clubs like the Cardinals Tigers and Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reda Joe Cambris Albany Cambria Harrisburg Joe

Rains Force Delay in Pasadena Open Second Round

Pasadena Open at Pasadena California sees 121 golfers awaiting resumed play as heavy rain postpones a Sunday round. Harry Cooper leads with 66 tying tourney record. several pros and top amateurs post 69s and 70s in a crowded par 71 field. Final 36 holes set for Tuesday with 60 leaders advancing to the championship.

Pasadena Calif California Sunshine Harry (Lighthorse) Cooper Chicago Craig Wood Jimmy Hines Garden City L. A al Kreuger Beloit Wis Wilford Wilfy) Cox Bethesda Henry Picard Hershey Harold Jug) McSpaden Vice Ghezzi Deal WN. J Orville White St. Louis Mortie Dutra Detroit Eric Seavall Glendale Fred Morrison George Schneiter Ogden Utah Horton Smith Chicago Moneywinner Ray Mangrum Pittsburgh Les Madison Hollywood Henry Batista

Sugar Bowl carnival opens in New Orleans delayed meet set

New Orleans atmosphere mirrors Sugar Bowl buildup with track and field stars slated for a meet at 3 p.m. postponed from Saturday due to rain. An open golf tournament and a Sunday regatta at the Southern Yacht Club are on the schedule. Louisiana State and Texas Christian prepare for the Sugar Bowl spectacle on New Year's Day.

New Orleans Southern Yacht Club Louisiana State Texas Christian Jack Torrence Glenn Cunningham Charles Hornbostel Glenn Hardin Baton Rouge

Anti Olympic Members To Be Dropped by Committee

New York AP The American Olympic Committee seeks unity after a tense Amateur Athletic Union meeting. Members opposing the Olympics in Nazi Germany resignations were accepted and lenient members asked to withdraw. Questionnaires will gauge commitment as plans push for 51 winter sports athletes ready to sail. Enticing finances and contributions remain crucial for hockey boxing basketball and rowing trials at Princeton Carnegie Lake and major universities.

New York American Olympic Committee United States Germany Amateur Athletic Union Nazi Germany Avery Brundage Chicago National Collegiate A. A Carnegie Lake Princeton N. J Washington California Navy Pennsylvania Yale Cornell Columbia Harvard Robert J. H. Kiputh Bill Taylor

Orange Bowl Tilt Teams Arrive in Miami

South's Mississippi Tigers and Catholic University arrive for the New Year’s Day Orange Bowl in Miami. Catholic coach Arthur J Bergman praises his players despite snow delays and notes their weight edge as observers expect Mississippi to use a wide open attack.

Miami Fla University of Mississippi Catholic University Washington Arthur J Dutch” Bergman Catholic Mississippi

Racine Quintet Tops Greenfield In Tight Scramble

Racine defeats Greenfield McClain 17 to 15 in a hard fought basketball game. Ford led Greenfield with eight points while Roberts paced Racine with seven. Close guarding and scramble-filled play limited scoring as Racine built a small lead across the first and fourth quarters. Signposts on the northwest frontier of India carry drawings, as many of the natives cannot read.

Racine Perk Reichley Greenefield-McClain Raccine Ford Greenfield Roberts Inge Jrant Mare Gin Ft Pogrige Saccnwiewnath Es Miller Northwest Frontier India

Appointment notices for estates in Athens County Ohio

Notice records that A Pritchard of Nelsonsville is named administrator of the estate of Fred J Sawters deceased late of Athens County, dated December 12 1935 and signed by Probate Judge M Johnson. Another notice states Roger J Jones of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Etta Miles deceased late of Athens Court, dated December 26 1938 and signed by Probate Judge M Johnson.

A. Pritchard Nelsorsville Ohio Fred J. Sawters Athens County M. Johnson Said County Petate Etta Miles Roger J. Jones Athens Fite Miles

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