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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
9
Mitch’s Musings predicts a fierce Buckeye Conference contest this season with Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati and Ohio University challenging defending champions Miami and Marshall. The Bishops look favored but faced strong opposition from Ohio and Cincinnati as they pursue the crown.
Beanie Berens tops Ohio University scoring with 145 points and 54 field goals plus 87 free throws as Bill Reeves trails with 95 points. The Bobcats reached 401 points in ten games, led by Berens during the road stretch.
Annapolis scouts indicate Navy will play Yale and Princeton in 1935 and is expected to book Harvard for 1936 in a schedule featuring the Big Three. The Middies aim to challenge major opponents with a growing football timetable revealing future Harvard clash.
Louis Berger shrugs off Walter Johnson's claim he holds the Indians destiny for next season. The rookie infielder says he will do his best and accept the result, after manager Johnson hinted he could win the pennant if Berger handles second base. Berger is a Maryland product and tall six foot two former all around sports star.
At Reading Ernie Dusek 219 pounds of Nebraska threw Vic Christy 206 of California in 38 03. In Cleveland Ed Strangler Lewis 240 of Glendale defeated Gino Garibaldi 220 of Italy two falls to one. In Columbus Jack Reynolds 145 of Cincinnati threw Bulldog Jackson 147 of Alaska in 20 55. In Peoria Karl Sarpolis 226 of Glen Lyon pounded Lo Slagel 264 of Otis 26 18. In Los Angeles Jim Londos 202 of New York defeated Man Mountain Dean 317 of Norcross in straight falls. In Portland Joe Savoldi 23 of Three Oaks defeated Paul Boesch 220 of Brooklyn two out of three falls.
Akron defeated John Carroll 48 to 20 as Akron forward Louis Akron led with 12 points. Xavier beat Wittenberg 29 to 20 in Springfield after leading 17 to 12 at halftime. Hiram College practiced outdoors after their gym burned down last fall, with nine of 15 games on foreign courts. Buenos Aires note mentions Justin Suarez, Argentina lightweight from a 24 sibling family.
Dr. C W Savage Oberlin College athletic director plans retirement at end of January after 20 years. He argues football should be under university control and financed by the school rather than gate receipts, noting historic early mistakes and urging education over profit. He recalls playing in the 1890s and a 100 yard run against Michigan.
Three of the country’s top golfers Walter Hagen Denny Shute and Craig Wood plus 173 others try to qualify for the Los Angeles $5 000 72 hole tournament starting Saturday at the Los Angeles Country Club The 20 low scores on each course advance to join the exempt 35 in pursuit of the prize money. The 35 include those who placed high last year and National Open leaders.
Cleveland sports writer appraisal notes Helen Wills Moody Max Schmeling Lefty Grove and Glenna Collett Ware pursuing returns in 1935. Moody faces hurdles of inactivity age and rising rivals Carolin Babcock Alice Marble and Sarah Palfrey.
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