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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1935
Page
9
A jumble of sports notes discusses rosters printed in bulky programs, reader frustration with tiny type, and ideas like listing players on one sheet or printing numbers on jerseys. It also mentions players, teams, and officials from various colleges and pro clubs, plus a snippet from a press wire.
Cleveland area notes say Ohio University basketball, 4 games into a holiday tour, meets Akron Goodyear tonight for the fifth and final contest. Beanie Berens scored 24 as the Bobcats beat Ohio College of Chiropody 47 28 in Cleveland, improving to 2 2 on the trip.
Ty Cobb joined fellow Georgia natives and a South Carolinian for a golf foursome at the Los Angeles Country Club. He joked about football, praised Dixie Howell, and faulted modern players for lacking polish, citing the hit and run and sliding as weaknesses and naming Foster as the best practitioner he knew.
Contracts troubles loom for Bill Terry but Carl Hubbell, star left hander of the Giants, is not a source of delay. Hubbell’s agreement was sent from New York and returned signed from Meeker Oklahoma. Though figures were not released, Hubbell is believed to receive at least the 1934 level about $18,000.
Primo Carnera defeated Cecil Harris of North America and Julio Patenga of Italy in two four round heavyweight exhibition bouts. The events took place in Montevideo on January 4.
Detroit's Joe Louis meets Patsy Perroni in a 10 round heavyweight bout as Max Baer and Col. John Hammond watch. Louis, rising from amateurs six months ago, has nine knockouts in 12 fights and is tipped as a potential future champion with trainer Jack Blackburn predicting big things.
Prayer meetings filled the week at the M. E. Church as Rev. J. C. Nutter prepares to begin a revival service Sunday night. Local residents and visitors are noted with multiple family and social mentions surrounding church activities.
Patrick Fidelis a three year old registered Irish Setter owned by Dr Blaine R Goldsberry died after eating meat laced with strychnine. Littermate Michael owned by Down Crone was poisoned but recovering with veterinary help. Both kennelled near Elmwood Place where they were valued companions in home and field. A note adds a hypothetical million dollar coin weight of 1785 pounds.
Northwestern suspends hopes for a strong Big Ten opener as star Lyle Fisher battles a sinus infection in hospital and may miss the Wisconsin game. Michigan, after a Syracuse setback, edges Colgate 44 to 41 while Chicago loses to Butler 37 to 31.
Columbus report states Herman C. Blosser an Ohio Penitentiary guard was fined 10 dollars plus costs in police court on assault and battery and intoxication charges. He faced suspension by Warden Preston E. Thomas pending a 30 day investigation into the case as alleged by his wife who filed the charges.
Columbus Red Birds announce the purchase of first baseman Frank O'Donnell Hurst from the Chicago Cubs. He will fill the vacancy left by Mickey Heath. President George M. Trautman calls it a straight cash buy and a step nearer to a strong position in the pennant race.
San Francisco January 4 Babe Ruth appears likely to stay with the New York Yankees in 1935 though a change seemed possible Cronin the new Red Sox skipper after the league meeting voiced belief Ruth would be a pinch hitter and occasional outfielder with the Yankees He said Ruth could be valuable in key series and pennant races even as a short term reliever.
Scipio Township drivers Tom Dye Pearl Ash Robert Blackwood and Avin Jones anticipate smooth routes this winter after road surfacing with limestone. Local events note New Year visitors and a poultry course at Irvin Creek School taught by H H Pickering. Harrisonville Grange officers were inducted in a move replacing Columbia ceremony.
Nat Holman argues against changing the center top off rule and favors rotating center jumps as the better reform. He notes trials on the Pacific coast and at other colleges aim to curb height advantage while preserving the game’s character and excitement.
Detroit owner Frank J. Navin says New York will be the team to beat in the American League next season. He predicts Detroit may repeat as pennant holders if injuries stay away and Lynwood Rowe delivers a strong year, with Bartiner in reserve.
Riverside California January 4 Half the field of more than 100 amateur pro golf teams began action in the Riverside $2,000 tournament. Leading entries include Walter Hagen with Lyn Lary and Wilfy Cox with Richard Arlen in the best ball event. Tomorrow Ryder Cup players returning from Australia will tee off with Paul Runyan Leo Diegel Craig Wood Denny Shute Harry Cooper Ky Laffoon and Jimmy Thomason also expected to participate.
In Tacoma Washington Al Spina and Matty Baby Face Matheson fought to a draw at 118 1 4 pounds. The Associated Press report notes the Portland Oregon and Buffalo New York entrants in the bout and mentions Glendale California airport signage near the landing field.
New York reports say promoter Bill O'Brien is near securing professional deals with Helen Jacobs and Fred Perry amid interest from Britain. Jacobs denies plans to turn pro this summer or having received an offer, while O'Brien cites talks with Jacobs and Whittingstall and Tilden Vines Lott Stoefen in a bid totaling about 70 thousand dollars.
Laurel and Hardy star in the Hal Roach M G M operetta Babes in Toyland now showing at the Majestic Theater. The film follows Stan and Ollie as they help Widow Peep out of Barnaby’s schemes amid Toyland adventures and a King’s banishment. Shirley Temple figures in related theater notes alongside Buck Jones wedding coverage and local film cast details.
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