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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1935

Page

7

Six Ohio teams atop point‑a‑minute basketball list

In Ohio college hoops a six‑team leaders list remains, led by Western Reserve at 47.3 points per game. Mount Union averages 47, Defiance 46.9, Cincinnati 44.5, Bowling Green 40.3, and Ashland 40.3. Cincinnati totals 401 points in nine games. Ohio University leads with 435 in 11. Xavier allows 23 per game, while Hiram and John Carroll post high opponent scores.

Columbus Ohio Western Reserve Michigan State Mount Union Defiance Cincinnati Bowling Green Ashland University of Cincinnati Bobcats Ohio University Xavier Queen City Giffin van Wert Hiram John Carroll Cleveland

Pittsburgh Press Sings of Teddy Yarosz and Boxing Fans

The piece reflects on Teddy Yarosz, recent bouts, and fan fickleness. It notes how champions lose support after losses, compares Dempsey’s era, and mentions figures in baseball, hockey, and boxing circles, including Yale, Charley Grimm, Art Dudley, and Grayson.

Ree Yale Charley Grimm Lumve Hurst Columbus Aretta Chuck Art Dudley Jamaica Gorman Maroons Toronto Charlie Kid Ney Tommy Grayson Stanford Kers New York Sesson

Automobile Tire Technology Emerges in 1892 France

A fragment notes that an automobile in 1892, built by a Levassoir in France, featured tires described as being equipped perhaps with special properties. The readable text hints at early tire innovations linked to French engineering.

Levassoir

Two Important Bouts Carded This Week For Boxing Titles

New York reports two key bouts to shape the season. Vince Dundee goes ten rounds with Paul Pirrone in Philadelphia, while Babe Risko challenges the winner at Madison Square Garden. Friday features Bob Olin meeting John Henry Lewis in a non titular ten rounder with a possible 15 round title rematch if Lewis shines.

New York Philadelphia Vince Dundee Paul Pirrone Cleveland Madison Square Garden Babe Risko Syracuse Teddy Yarosz King Bob Olin John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Lewis Olin

Safety Measures Adopted by High School Football Rules Board

Chicago report notes national federation rules committee for 15 000 schools in 13 states adopted safety first rules for high school football. Players must wear helmets shoulder pads and protective gear and fields must be improved with stricter physical exams. Passer protections increased after ball leaves hands and both teams can be penalized on last down of a period. B A Thomas of Topeka was re elected committee chairman.

National Federation of High School Federation B. A. Thomas Topeka Kas

Louis Louis KO artist wins eleventh by TKO in Pittsburgh

Louis K Co nicknamed the dus ky knockout artist scores a technical knockout over Hans Birkie the German heavyweight in a ten round fight in Pittsburgh. He adds another victim to his list and improves to fourteen wins with eleven knockouts.

Max Baer Doe Louis Detroit Hans Birkie Pittsburgh Louis Birkie

Wood and McCaulif win net crown at Miami tourney

In the third annual Miami Biltmore tennis event Sidney B. Wood Jr and Dr Eugene McCaulif of New York captured the doubles title with a 6-3 6-4 1-6 6-3 victory over J Gilbert Hall of South Orange and Berkeley Bell of New York. Bryan M Grant Jr of Atlanta won the singles title by defeating Bell 6-4 6-2 6-3 to claim the Doherty cup.

Miami Fla Sidney B. Wood, Jr Eugene McCaulif New York Wood Dr. McCauliff J. Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Berkeley Bell Bryan M. Grant, Jr Atlanta Henry L. Doherty Bell Grant

Belief Claims Semi Naked Woman Brings Instant Blindness

A Navajo tradition from Arizona asserts that any man who gazes upon a semi naked woman will lose his sight instantly. The belief reflects cultural attitudes and warnings tied to modesty and vision.

Arizona

Lewis Signs New Mitt Star In Chicago Card

Promoters Jim Mullen and Nate Lewis announced Babe Risko will fight in the Chicago Stadium the week of January 20 with a first Chicago appearance on the Tony Canzoneri Leo Rodak card. Negotiations for Rodak bout were to finish, originally set for January 25, but Rodak changed weigh in to 138 pounds. Plans on a potential matchup with Max Baer against Ray Imperatore remained unsettled pending the champion's opportunity.

Chicago New York Babe Risko Madison Square Garden Jim Mullen Nate Lewis Riako Teddy Yarosz Lewis Risko Tony Canzoneri Leo Rodak Rodak Georgie Hansford Los Angeles Canzoneri Ray Imperlittiere Primo Carnera Max Baer

Dodgers Sign Nick Tremark First 1935 Pact

The Brooklyn Dodgers, lagging behind the Giants in signing players for 1935, announce their first signed contract from Nick Tremark, formerly of Manhattan College.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Nick Tremark Manhattan

Canton bowler Naddy ham defeats rivals in 20 game match

In Canton on January 4 Naddy ham of Columbus bested Alex Graham Tas vawas County bowling champion by pins and then trounced Tim Morgan Stark County bowling ace in a 20 game match with scores of 4,500 to 4,385.

Canton Naddy ‘Ham Columbus Alex Graham Tasvawas County Tim Morgan Stark Santy Kegling

Mineral and Local Residents Travel and Visit Findings

Mineral county residents and families visit relatives and attend services as listed. Individuals include Mrs Herman Secoyve, Mary Clark and family, Albert Buckley with P B Stout, Hadley Ely and son Orland, Orville Crow and Michael Ely, Lucy Chevalier Vera White and others visiting G L Stout home. Reverend Martin conducted services at the M E E Church.

Herman Mary Green New Marshfield G. L. Stout Martin Mee Leonard Conkey Glouster John Holmes Eileen Woods Harold Whaley Athens Albert Buckley Hebbardaville A. Hudna Growry Mra Wayne McAfee Ernest Ely Lydis B Josie Newtun Clarencevod Frank Jenkins Fa Pidcock Homer Buckley Littie Weed Zaleski Lewis Younking Warren Woods Donald Suger Grove M. G. Woods

Bill Terry Faces Aging Giants Infield Ahead Of 1935

New York Giants manager Bill Terry defends his aging infield as the club eyes a strong 1935 season. Dick Bartell arrives as the only under 30 player. Terry, Crite, and Jackson approach mid forties. Terry says the infield can still be effective and may yield a few more seasons if a younger player doesn’t challenge his position.

New York New York Giants Bill Terry Polo Grounds Jerry Dick Bartell Phillies Tower Defense Terry Hughey Crite Travis Jackson Crite Jackson

Iowa and Minnesota Clash for Big Ten Leadership

Iowa and Minnesota clash tonight in Minneapolis to lead the Big Ten basketball race after Minnesota’s 31 24 win over Michigan and Iowa’s 34 35 upset of Northwestern at Evanston. Purdue Illinois Wisconsin race as Michigan Wisconsin meet. Indiana visits Town. Purdue tops Chicago 21 4.

Minnesota Minneapolis Iowa Northwestern Evanston Michigan Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Lafayette Indiana Bloomington Town Chicago Frank Froschauer Bob Combes Ohio State

Two win places on ice skating team for Berlin Games

Delbert Lamb of Milwaukee and Eddie Schroeder of Chicago earned spots in the U S four man speed skating team for the 1936 Berlin Olympics by winning the 500 and 1500 meter races at Minneapolis trials. The remaining berths go to the 5000 and 10000 meter winners next week and the following Saturday respectively.

Minneapolis Delbert Lamb Milwaukee Eddie Schroeder Chicago United States Behroeder Lamb Wisconsin Frank Balteaux American Olympic Skating Committee America

Youths Lead Los Angeles Golf Tourney

In the Los Angeles Open third round, Vic Ghezzi led with a 36 hole total of 139 after a Sunday 71. Johnny Revolta trailed with 140, while Willie Goggin and Paul Runyan each stood 141. Gene Sarazen, Horton Smith, Jim Fogerty and Olin Dutra were among notable players pursuing the leaders.

Vic Ghezzi Los Angeles Jan Deal N. J Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Wis Willie Goggin San Francisco al Krueger Beloit Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Horton Smith Jim Fogerty Olin Dutra United States Max Donald Smith Scot Craig Wood Wilfy Cox Walter Hagen

Basketball Strategy Guard-Through Tap Play Diagram

A guard-through play from a tap formation is described. As the ball rises at center, X-3 cuts across to receive the tap, aiming to draw O-3 from the line. X-4 and X-5 move back to clear the scoring zone while X-2 circles around centers to take the tap.

X-3 X-4 X-5 X-2

Plan to organize eight team Class D league in Ohio

Mansfield Ohio January 14 plans were under way to form an eight team Class D basketball circuit in Ohio. Harry W Smith and a group of officials outlined a schedule resembling the old Ohio State League with members including Mansfield New Philadelphia Tiffin Warren Coshocton Alliance Massillon Newark Canton East Liverpool.

Mansfield Ohio Harry W. Smith Columbus Central League The American Association Joe Carr BH. H. Henry R. M. Mash Marion W. R. Clark New Philadelphia C. R. Lecrone Tiffin M. A. Cozy Canton Dick Johns Coshocton Cy Butler Alliance

Bulldogs Over New Boston 44 33 On Local Court

Athens High Bulldogs led by Tom Kircher overwhelmed New Boston 44 to 33 on Saturday night. Kircher scored 14 points, seven field goals, as Athens built an 11 4 first quarter lead and never trailed, finishing 44 33 despite a late rally. Titus led New Boston with 10 points.

Tom Kircher Athens New Boston Athens High Bulldogs Childrey Kircher Bulldogs McKinley Wellston Plains Dalton Koley Iprs Axney Beewené Aulkner

The County Chairman Tops Will Rogers Films

The County Chairman stars Will Rogers in a rural Wyoming tale about a fiery small town politician who wins votes and reunites lovers. The film preserves the 1902 setting and mixes humor with political melee as Rogers delivers a vivid screen portrait.

Will Rogers Fox Ohio Theater Georgie Ade Maclyn Arbuckle Wyoming Bose Rogers Gallery David Marum Andy Judge Priest

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