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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1935

Page

9

Standout rookies and a busy season outlook across teams

The article surveys rookie talent across the National League, naming players like Dean, Delan, Stainback, Kampouris, Galan, and Davis as potential breakout stars. It notes Giants, Dodgers, Pirates, Phillies, Cubs, and Braves as having notable newcomers with future impact, while predicting ongoing competition for regular roles and position battles.

Weintraub Giompson Braves Chapman Dodgstainback Cubs Pave Chiorza Phillies Dodgers Kampouris Galan Jsagetto Pirates Phil Cavaretta Giants Gus Paul Dean DeLanou Jimmy 5 Philadelphia Young Kampouris Grimm Lee At Stainback

New Guards To Start in Marshall Go New Guards To Start

Ohio University reshuffles its guard lineup for a Buckeye Conference game against Marshall College. Beanie Berens Myron Burt and Bill Reeves remain in the starting five with George May and George Doll added to replace Burt and shift positions. Grover stressed stronger guard defense and center-tip control after the Wesleyan defeat, noting Ohio’s 50 percent ball retention on center jumps and weak rebounding off the bankboards. Marshall, playing at home in Huntington, carries a higher scoring pace and hosts a hungry Bobcat squad seeking revenge and better effort on both ends.

B. T. Grover Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Marshall College Beanie Berens Myron Burt Bill Reeves George May Letterman George Doll May Burt Doll Ohio Wesleyan Grover Reichley Schmidt Prech McAdams Ohio Wesleyan Berens Clovis Stark Bishop Bishops Reeves Marshall Marshall Five Huntington Herd

Intramural Contests At Rufus Putnam School

The All-Star team led by captain Francis McHarg beat the Blue Eagles 8 to 3 Tuesday. Blue Bird team under Lois Sickles defeated the Dragons 8 to 2. Thursday night the Blue Eagles beat the Bull Dogs 4 to 0 and Red Cats led by Betty Henderson defeated the Blue Birds 7 to 6. Wednesday game postponed by rain. championship plans involve Rufus Putnam and East Side School teams.

Rufus Putnam Training School Francis McHarg Blue Eagles Fred Rosser Blue Bird Lois Sickles Dragons Charlotte DeMolet Bull Dogs Bill Poling Red Cats

Wrestling course boosts Cedar Falls co eds in mat sport

Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls offers wrestling instruction for women under Paul Bender. Dorothy Jean Peterson and Helen Kurtz demonstrate necking techniques in a featured bout as part of the program.

Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Paul Bender Dorothy Jean Peterson Helen Kurtz

Cavalcade Returns in Style for Santa Anita Handicap

In Los Angeles on January 18, Cavalcade, the four year old ownership of Mrs. Dodge Sloane, arrived amid a warm reception as anticipation builds for the Santa Anita $100,000 Handicap on February 2. Twenty Grand and other top nominees remain strong contenders despite reports of lameness. Cavalcade covered a mile in 1:40 1-5 with Silvio Coucel aboard, reinforcing favoritism after a record season.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Cavalcade Santa Anita Park Equipoise Statesman

Basketball Strategy Pivot Pass Play Diagram

An out-of-bounds and pivot sequence shows X-1 outside with ball while X-2 moves in. X-3 and X-4 cross and set sharp cuts around X-2 to draw their guards into conflict before X-2 passes to either supported shooter.

X-1 X-2 X-3 X-4

Boxing Results From Philadelphia and Fairmont

Wally Spears of Minersville Pa out pointed Wade Lumpkin of Miami Fla in Philadelphia. In Fairmont Mose Butch of Pittsburgh knocked out Luis Carpentero of Cincinnati. Casey Rhodes of Pittsburgh stopped Young Willis of Cincinnati and Wayne Hurst of Salem stopped Nick Pillotta of Fairmont.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wally Spears Minersville Wade Lumpkin Miami Fla Fairmont Mose Butch Pittsburgh Luis Carpentero Cincinnati Casey Rhodes Young Willis Wayne Hurst Salem Nick Pillotta

Athens Area People and Visits Report

Union William Cooper of Athens visited here on Monday. Mrs. Dave Jones works at the Athens State Hosters. Adam Stewart shows slow improvement. Rev. Bernard Pugh of Athens visited the Adam Stewart place and Jane Ross property. Lester Cooper conducted a business call in Athens Wednesday. Andrew 7 was a business caller in Millfield last week. Mrs. Sadie Rypma of Athens visited the N. B. Saylor home last Monday. Zimer Gabriel was in Athens Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Snedden of near hear are both very. Charles Cooper Lester Cooper and Andrew Hogue visited the N. B. Saylor home Monday of the week and helped with butchering three boys at Mr. Saylor.

William Cooper Athens Dave Jones Adam Stewart Bernard Pugh Jane Ross Lester Cooper Andrew Millfield Sadie Rypma N. B Hear Charles Cooper Andrew Hogue

Tigers Ready for 35 Pennant Fight in 1935

Detroit prepares for another pennant run with stars Rowe Bridges Crowder Auker and Owen set for early training in Lakeland Florida with spring drills six weeks away. Manager Cochrane aims to build on last season despite earlier holdout rumors and Navin’s tight club relations.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Rowe Tigers Lakeland Fla Tommy Bridges Marvin Owen Hot Springs Alvin Crowder Mickey Cochrane Bridges Crowder Eldon Auker Auker

Senior High Girls Open Court Schedule

Athens Senior High School opened basketball with sophomores beating freshmen 14 to 6 and seniors defeating juniors 7 to 5. Players listed include Eulah Carr Margaret Winning Virginia Beasley Suzanne Danford and others across sophomore junior and senior squads.

Athens Senior High School Resmen Eulah Carr Margaret Winning Virginia Beasley Suzanne Danford Helen Quest Jane Goodfellow Mildred Yeager Dixie Williams Donne Kelley Vivian Bingmen Eva Rogers

Temperance Day Observed at Athens Senior High School

Temperance Day was observed at Athens Senior High School with an assembly led by Superintendent Harper C. Pendry who delivered the 4 dress. The Ohio University Male Quartet performed a musical program featuring William Kircher Harry Williams Bert Cameron and William Reid. The basketball team played at Nelsonville tonight and the debate team meets Oak Hill next Monday. Leslie Fultz presided.

Athens Harper C. Pendry Ohio University Wiliam Kircher Harry Williams Bert Cameron William Reid Nelsonville Oak Hill Leslie Fultz

West Virginia congressman Jennings Randolph star athlete

Washington notes celebrate Jennings Randolph of West Virginia as a standout sports figure. The article recounts his Salem College career, roles as a sports writer and athletic director, and his multi sport talents from football to tennis as well as hunting hobbies.

Washington Congress Jennings Randolph West Virginia Randolph Capitol Hill Salem Clarksburg Davis-Bikins College District of Columbia

Women's Pin Meet Starts in Columbus with 450 Bowlers

More than 450 women bowlers compete for 82,000 in prize money in the 10th Ohio Women's Bowling Tournament opening tonight in Columbus. The field features stars from district and state level, led by Cincinnati's Turner Alleys champions. Margaret Harseh of Cleveland, 195? singles winner with 508, faces Ruth Hinkey of Sandusky, 1933 champion, among others.

Columbus Jan Ohio Turner Alleys Cincinnati S&s Cincinnati Stars

Compromise Proposed On Open Claiming Rule At Natl Racing Meet

A compromise on the modified open claiming rule was presented to the National Association of State Racing Commissioners. Preston Burch of the American Trainers Association offered a proposal to settle turfmen wrangling, aiming to shape a U.S. racing code. The rule would bar entries in claiming races below twice the purse value for the winner, with exceptions for smaller purses and certain stakes.

Miami Fra National Association of State Racing Commissioners United States Preston Burch American Trainers Association American Breeders Association Rhode Island

Infected Tooth Cancels Madison Square Garden Bout

WBA light heavyweight champion Bob Olin faces postponement of his 10 round overweight title bout with John Henry Lewis after an infected tooth caused severe pain. A state athletic commission physician ordered an indefinite postponement of the New York card at Madison Square Garden.

New York Madison Square Garden Bob Olin John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Olin State Athletic Commission

Kenyon Guard Scores Big in Win Over Hiram

Kenyon College guard Leonard Swanson exploded for 25 points on 12 field goals and a free throw as Kenyon defeated Hiram 41 to 4. Swanson raised his scoring average above 10 points per game with the performance. Other results include Pikeville beating Alfred Holbrook 31-23 in Manchester, and Mount Union topping Wooster 43-21 in the Ohio Conference. Ashland fell 20-19 at Akron, while Earlham defeated Dayton 43-14 at Richmond Indiana.

Leonard Swanson Kenyon College Kenyon Hiram Swanson Manchester Pikeville Alfred Holbrook Mount Union Ohio Wooster Alliance Ashland College Akron University Dayton University Richmond Ind Earlham College Dayton Earlham

Cheezzhi Favored In Sacramento Open Field

In Sacramento California Victor Ghezzi of Deal New Jersey heads a strong slate for the $1500 Sacramento Open golf championship. Favorites include Johnnie Revolta Jimmie Thompson Horton Smith Laffoon Gene Barazen and Denny Shute among others. Long hitters Thompson and Ghezzi high in the betting.

Sacramento Calif Victor Ghezzi Deal N. J Ghessi Johnnie Revolta Milwaukee Ghenzi Jimmie Thompson Long Beach Horton Smith Oak Park Ky Laffoon Denverace Gene Barazen New York Thompson Gheatt Denny Shute

Odd Fellows Celebrate Founder's Birthday Anniversary

The 1.0.O.F. Sereno Lodge No. 47 held a potluck dinner and program at the Temple on Court Street to mark founder Thomas Wildey born January 15, 1782. J. E. Morrison recalled Wildey’s life. singing and a tap dance accompanied the event.

Thomas Wildey Odd Fellowship United States Sereno Lodge

Braves Face Financial Turmoil as League Considers Rescue

New York January 18 The National League held an extraordinary session to rescue the Boston Braves from financial crisis. Possible outcomes include owner retirements Emil Fuchs and Charles Adams. sale to new buyers or league operation of the club until a buyer is found. Braves Field rent arrears and field ownership loom large.

New York National League Boston Braves Financial Rocks Ford Frick Emil Fuchs Charlies F Braves Braves Field

Gay Bride and Bordertown Lead Off At Theaters

The Gay Bride features Carole Lombard and Chester Mor ris in a fast paced New York racketeering farce based on a magazine story. Bordertown stars Bette Davis and Paul Muni with an invisible ray device driving a murder plot. Lone Star’s Lawless Frontier with John Wayne opens at Court Theater, a vengeance tale set in the West with a rugged cast.

Carole Lombard Chester Morris Fiezling Charlie Francia Coes New York Mobetera Miss Lombard Mary Chester Morrie Warner Bros Bordertown Ohio Theater Bette Davis Gene Pailette Paul Muni Muni Paliette Lone Star Productions Paul Malvern Hollywood John Wayne Lone Star Wayne Court Theater Sheila Terry R. N. Bradbury George Hayes Yakima Canutt Earl Dwire Jack Rockwell

Championship Wrestling Results Report

Vic Christie of Glendale California defeated Emil Lu sek of Omaha two falls to one in Camden New Jersey. Ernie Dusek of Omaha defeated Gino Garibald of Italy two falls to one in Camden New Jersey.

Toronto Vic Christie Glendale Calif Emil Lusek Omaha Camden N. J Ernie Dusek Gino Garibald Italy

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Cardinals Additi al G Salveson Joe He Bill DeLan Ioutherner Virgil Davis Harry Dan Gordon Phelpa JoJo Holden Wie Wat Ray Berres Australia Manila Curt Davis Lou Jock Sutherland Goose Jimmy Kwell Fiji Islands Yohasi Taketa Heritage Grayson Stanford Trey Pit Mutual ‘Ome & Savings Ass Majestic Theatre California Frank J. Navin Detroit Baseball Club Tiger Ty Cobb Dutch Leonard Walkathon Denny Beckaer Snozzale Snydei Kenyon Guard The Victors Cchezzi O.F J. E. Morrison Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Mary Jean Wilame Julian Coe Williams John Wayiie Lawless Frontier Leon Errol In Jim Gaffney Adventuress Santuldday Mia Pahl Davis EL Brendel Majestic Mls Zasu Pitts EO Carrillo Nat Pendleton Sam Hardy Metro. Goldwyn. Mayer Picture News Variety Joan Crawford Clark Gable Robert Montgomery
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