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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1935

Page

7

Ohio Five Near Bottom With Miami Duel On Tap

Ohio University basketball, mired near Buckeye Conference cellar with two wins and five defeats, faces Miami at Men's Gym Wednesday night. Beanie Berens, Perk Reichley, and Roy George end their Ohio careers as Grover seeks 40 minutes of effort per game.

Buckeye Ohio University Bobcats Miami Ohio Wesleyan Marshal Ohio Huntington Ohio Quint Oxford Redskins Cincinnati Marshall Delaware Wesleyan Bishops B. T. Grover Ohio Five Agan Beanie Berens Perk Reichley Roy George

Fragmented OCR Brainstorm of Local Sports Gossip

The garbled text lists names and hints at sports figures and events including Chicago golfers, Penn miler, and baseball mentions. It references Harold McSpaden, Lou, and Philies, with scattered notes on tracks, billiards, and college teams.

Penn Chicago Harold McSpaden Porter Jess Marper Lou Phillies Univer Cincinnati Now Billiards Michigan State

Boilermakers Face Five Rival in Big Ten Tilt

Indiana clash with Wisconsin and Northwestern looms as Purdue learns it must win to gain ground in the Big Ten race. The competing teams bring five straight wins and aim to tighten standings with crucial road tests at Wisconsin and Ohio State.

Wisconsin Vetory Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Ts Aft Michi

Beacon Journal Legion Boxing Champs Set for Tonight

Eighth amateur boxing champions will be crowned as fighters from fourteen Ohio cities compete in the Beacon Journal American Legion tournament in Akron. Entries include Eddie Adams Kent welterweight Al Anderia Mantua heavyweight and Sammy Taomina Akron flyweight. About 5 000 to 6 000 spectators are expected with visibility limited by horizon.

Akron Ohio Beacon Journal American Legion Portsmouth Jackson Cleveland Youngstown East Liverpool East Palestine Elyria Lorain Columbus Dayton Ravenna Kent Matua Eddie Adams al Anderia Mantua Sammy Taomina

Bishops and Bearcats Clash For Buckeye Loop Title

Wesleyan hosts Cincinnati as the Battling Bishops and Bearcats fight Friday for the Buckeye Conference crown. A Wesleyan win gives the Bishops the title. Cincinnati can share the title with an upset. The schedule lists 32 games with Ohio teams and others through the week.

Columbus Delaware Wesleyan Ohio Bishops Cincinnati Bearcat Buckeye Bearcats Miami Marshall Ohio U Athens Huntington Big Ten Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Illinois Kenyon Capital Akron Mount Union Ohio Northern Bowling Green Baldwin-Wallace Ashland Heidelberg John Carroll St. Johns Toledo Bluffton Wilmington Salem Alfred Holbrook Third Lutheran Wooster Otterbein Denison Marietta Dayton Adrian Mich Muskingum Kent Mate Case Findia Hamilton Oberlin Purdue Western Reserve Detroit Franklin U Pindlay

May Co. five win Northeastern Ohio A. A. U. cage title

The May Co. five of Cleveland defeated Canton Deetz Fords to win the Northeastern Ohio A. A. U. basketball tournament and earn the right to represent the district at the National A. A. U. play in Denver next month. Canton had beat Warren in the semifinals but slipped after the second half started as Cleveland surged with baskets. Seventeen games were played in the one day event.

Cleveland May Co Ohio Canton Deetz Fords Denver Canton Warren Cleveland Ers

Laffoon Captures Phoenix Open In West Tour Finish

Ky Laffoon, the Denver ace, won the $2,500 Phoenix open with a sub par 68 last 14 holes to finish at 281 for 72 holes. Craig Wood was runner up with 285, Clarence Clark third at 256. Wood earned 350 dollars, Clark 250, Revolta and Cox tied for fourth at 287. The win ends the winter west tour as players plan Tampa trips.

Phoenix Aris Ky Laffoon Denver Ace Craig Wood Deal N. J Clarence Clark Field Wood Clark Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Witty Cox Brooklyn Tampa Fla

Panthers Triumph Over North High 41 25

Pomeroy Panthers easily defeated Columbus North High 41 to 25 at home Saturday night. The game featured a late shift to substitutes with Jed Mees entering in civilian attire after a dispute over eligibility. Referee Conaway called two technical fouls for delays as the Panthers held a commanding lead through three quarters.

Pomeroy Columbus North High Polar Bears Pomeroy Panthers Jones Fernham Tiny Jed Mees Farnham Jenkins Columbus Subs Pomeroy Boys Columbus Randolph Murray Conaway Betley, Fees Readsick Recreeenenes Deas Sullinger Blackstone Rotherman Deer Moore Fogie Donald Severns

Logan Quintet Downs Jackson In Rough Tilt

Logan Quintet defeated Jackson High 36 to 19 on the local court in a rough game. Terrell led scorers with ten points before fouling out, as Brandt moved to forward and Carpenter filled guard. Earlier Logan Reserves beat Jackson Reserves 30 to 15.

Logan Jackson High Chieftains Logan Reserves Jackson Terrell Brandt Carpenter Gabriel See Wee Jackson Lyona Ballers Sees Thomas

Campbell's delay for new speed mark at Daytona Beach

Sir Malcolm Campbell postpones a attempt to beat the 272.108 mph world speed record as two days of rain squalls and strong winds ruin Daytona Beach conditions. AAA official Warren Baker says the timing traps cannot be set, likely delaying the run for several days. Freddie Miller defeats Jose Girones in Barcelona to retain the featherweight title.

Sir Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach Fla Campbell Malcolm Campbell Daytona Sir Malcolm Barcelona Jose Girones Spain Freddie Miller Cincinnati National American) Boxing Association

Mid West rifle and pistol championship kicks off in Columbus

More than 175 experts from Ohio and neighboring states prepare for a three day mid west championship starting next Friday under the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association. Twenty eight matches are scheduled, seven optional, with all firing from five feet.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association

Yankees Face Worries as Roster Plans Unfold

New York teams scramble over farmed and veterans as Joe McCarthy seeks outfield help including talks with Boston and Detroit. Rabbit Maranville plans spring comeback while Honus Wagner nears a Pirates coaching post in California.

Hepburn Triumphs in The Little Minister at Majestic

Katherine Hepburn shines as Babbie in The Little Minister at the Majestic. John Beal leads a strong cast with Richard Wallace directing a faithful screen version of Barrie’s classic love tale. The review notes Hepburn’s rising star status and the film’s tender adaptation.

Katherine Hepburn Majestic James Barrie Miss Hepburn Hollywood New York John Barrymore RKO Radio Christopher Strong Barrie Babbie John Beal New York Stage Gavin Richard Wallace Ohio Theater Janet Gaynor Warner Baxter Robert Nathan

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