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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1935

Page

8

Western Reserve Beats Ohio University In Rough Return

Western Reserve University basketball team defeated Ohio University 50 to 40 in Cleveland. The Red Cats led 28 to 19 at halftime and held the advantage throughout the rough contest, the Bobcats suffering a second straight road loss on the trip.

Cleveland Western Reserve University Ohio University Bobcats Red Cats Ohio School of Chiropody Fleishman Darke Peatins Ndumen Katzenmeir Gehelét Sehafer May Oman

Ohio Bobcats trip shows scoring on foreign courts

Ohio University basketball has gone 1 win and 2 losses on a road trip, scoring 102 over three games for an average of 34 points per game. Coach Grover remains hopeful as the squad adapts to unfamiliar baskets while aiming to keep up scoring on the road. The column also surveys Davis Cup plans, naming Gene Mako Frankie Parker and Donald Budge as US prospects, and adds brief notes on several baseball and boxing figures.

Athens Buckeye B. T. Grover Bill Tilden United States Lawn Tennis Association Tilden Europe France Gene Mako Frankie Parker Donald Budge United States Howard Blair Zippers

Medal to Bonthron

The James E. Sullivan Memorial medal was awarded to former Princeton track captain William R. Bonthron for 1934. He set a world record for 1500 meters and defeated Glenn Cunningham in three of five races, winning decisively over Benjamin B. Eastman. Cunningham was ineligible after ranking high in preliminary ballots.

New York James E. Sullivan William R. Bonthron Princeton University Bonthron Glenn Cunningham Benjamin B. Eastman Stanford Cunningham

Wrestling results from New York Chicago and Los Angeles

Charley Fisher of Milwaukee defeated Curley Denchin in New York, Leo Wallack beat Maurice Lachappelle in New York, Everett Marshall defeated Abe Coleman in Chicago, Ed Lewis defeated Hans Steinke in Los Angeles, Paul Boesch and Jack Forsgren drew in Portland, Tony Catalino beat Louis Baccagalupt in Portland in two falls.

New York Charley

Blocking Powers Tide to a Rose Bowl Win

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Stanford 29 to 13 in the Rose Bowl, showcasing sharp blocking as Stanford’s players, including fullback Bobby Grayson, struggle to contain Alabama’s tenacious defenders led by Bones Hamilton.

Tide Bobby Grayson Stanford Bones Hamilton Alabama

Griffith Sees Big Year for College Sports

Jowan L. Griffith, president of the NCAA, predicts 1935 will see growth across college sports. Tennis golf swimming and boxing rise in intercollegiate participation, with football remaining the public favorite. Attendance at college football games exceeds other sports, with Big Ten totals surpassing a million and NCAA coverage expanding across roughly sixty conferences.

Chicago United States

Cole Rites at Tuppers Plains Church Friday

Miss Jennie Cole eight of Tuppers Plains died Tuesday in a Parkersburg hospital after months of illness. Funeral services at the Tuppers Plains Christian Church Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. D. G. Holman will officiate. Interment will follow in Tuppers Plains. Survived by three sisters and three brothers, including Mrs. W. H. Whitener of Pennsylvania and Rose Cole, with siblings Meige County residents Arthur, Fred Cole of Orange Township.

Coolville Jennie Cole Tuppers Plains Parkersburg D. G. Holman Tuppers Plains Christian Church Cole John Laura Cole W. H. Whitener Pennsylvania Mollie Shields Rose Cole Arthur and Fred Cole Orange Township Meige County

Pomeroy Panthers Fall to Columbus Central Pirates

Pomeroy suffers 29 to 32 defeat as Columbus Central edges ahead in the second half. Dunn and Elder led Columbus with multiple baskets, while Klees and Russell topped Pomeroy scoring as the Panthers struggle after a tough game at Greenfield. Next, Pomeroy visits Portsmouth on Friday.

Pomeroy Columbus Central Pirates Pomeroy Panthers Panthers Columbus Greenfield Dunn Elder Klees Panther Shumaker Coerce Russell Enkith

Touring Pros Coming Home

Riverside California January 3 The 2 30 Club schedules its second annual 2000 amateur pro golf tournament starting tomorrow and ending Sunday Top pros Harold McSpaden Horton Smith Walter Hagen Vic Ghezzi Dick Metz Eddie Lees Fred Morrison MacDonald Smith John Revolta Jimmy Hines Henry Piccard along with returning stars Gene Sarazen Harry Cooper Joe Kirkwood Jim Thomson Denny Shute Ky Laffoon Leo Diegel Craig Wood and Paul Runyan are due for practice rounds at the Victoria Club course.

Australia Harold McSpaden Kansas City Kas Horton Smith Long Beach Victoria Club Walter Hagen Vic Ghezzi Dick Metz Eddie Lees Fred Morrison MacDonald Smith John Revolta Jimmy Hines Henry Piccard Gene Sarazen Harry Cooper Joe Kirkwood Jim Thomson Denny Shute Ky Laffoon Leo Diegel Craig Wood Paul Runyan

Indians to open spring training earlier in New Orleans

Cleveland reports pitchers and catchers in New Orleans on February 25 with the main squad arriving March 4. The Indians will begin exhibition games soon after, marking an earlier start than last year as spring training opens in Mageba.

Cleveland New Orleans Cleveland Indians Mageba

Baer Breaks New Year Resolutions in Detroit

Max Baer, in Detroit for a four round exhibition with Babe Hunt, admits to breaking his New Year’s vow by serving as a referee for an amateur glove program. He lobs quips on stage, praises the city, and notes no standout in the heavyweight ranks with Carnera Schmeling and Hamas as top contenders.

Detroit Max Baer Max Babe Hunt Baer Elty Primo Carnera Max Schmeling Steve Hamas

Mack Praises Babe as Pilot

Connie Mack says Babe Ruth shows no new flaws and is in great shape after excelling with his Japan all star tour. He notes Ruth did well guiding the traveling group and would make a first class big league manager if needed as the Babe heads home from the Orient tour en route to Portland.

Seattle Jan Babe Ruth Connie Mack Japan Mack Vancouver B. C Portland Ore Orient

Ohio Conference Champs In Debut Tomorrow Night

Akron University Zippers make season debut in rubber city against Toledo Rockets. Coach Blair aims for 25 points per game while maintaining stout defense. Friday features a double header with Ohio University Bobcats vs Akron Goodyears, shaping Buckeye Athletic Association race outlook.

Ohio Columbus Zippers Akron University Toledo University Rockets Ohio University Bobcats Akron Goodyears Goodyear Redskins Miami Buckeye Marshall Wesleyan Ohio U Cincinnati Ohio College of Chiropody Bluffton Ohio Northern Kenyon John Carroll Holbrook Kanawha Charleston W. Va

Maroon Coach May Succeed Eddie Casey

Clark Shaughnessy of the University of Chicago may become Harvard football coach succeeding Eddie Casey. Reports say Harvard offered him about 8000 dollars annually plus 2000 as director Bingham's assistant. Shaughnessy hesitates, pending decision to leave Chicago.

Maroon Eddie Casey Chicago Clark Shaughnessy University of Chicago Harvard Shaughnessy William J. Bingham Frederic C. Woodward Bingham Casey Harvard Athletic Board

Seminary Quartet To Sing Saturday Night at Church of God

The Anderson College and Seminary quartet from Anderson Indiana will present a religious music program at the Church of God on Hocking Street Saturday night starting at 7 o clock. The visitors will give short talks between songs and are well known from touring the country. The public is invited to attend.

Anderson College and Seminary Anderson Indi Church of God Hocking Street Calvin B. Hanes Publc

Western Reserve to Meet Cornell in Ithaca October 5

Western Reserve University will travel to Ithaca to face Cornell on October 5. The Spartans have played the Big Red five times and lost each meeting.

Cleveland Western Reserve University Cornell Ithaca N. Y Karl Davis Western Reserve Reserve Ithacans

John William Kuhns Dies at Amesville

John William Kuhns, 87, died at 5 30 morning at his Amesville home. Survived by wife, two sons William and Charlies Trimble, and daughter Mrs Nellie Evans of Columbus. Funeral at Mound Hill church Friday at 2 pm with burial in Le Mound Hill Cemetery.

Amesville John William Kuhns William Charlies Trimble Nellie Evans Columbus Mound Hill le Mound Hill

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