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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1935

Page

7

Triumph Surprises Michigan in Big Ten Conf. Victory

Michigan upset Northwestern 19 to 11 to grab a Big Ten victory after losses to Ohio State Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38 to 31 at Madison while Ohio State defeated Chicago 37 to 21 at Columbus. Minnesota fell to 2-2 and Chicago dropped to fourth straight loss.

Chicago Michigan Wolverine Ohio State Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Wolverines Northwestern Wildcat Madison Columbus Maroons

Pitching and hitting notes from spring training rosters

The report outlines roster moves and prospects for Cleveland and other teams. It highlights Roy Hughes and Greek fd six-footer to be used for utility and catching duties. Mentions players like Leiber Nemtraub and Gab h as part of a broad spring context with focus on fielding and speed.

Roy Hughes Ned Hughes Ine le Putiak Glenn Myatt George

M Spaden Wins Sacramento Open in Close Finish

Harold McSpaden the Kansas City pro wins the Sacramento open tourney with a final score of 71 after a 67 second round and a 73 71 finish. Walter Hagen finishes second after a steady 67 final round to claim 200. McSpaden earns 600 for first prize in the 2500 purse.

Sacramento Harold McSpaden Kansas City Kan California Municipal McSpaden Walter Hagen Hagen

Olive Farm Women Meet Near Long Bottom

The Olive Farm Women's Club held an all day meeting at Mrs. Bess Rose's home near Long Bottom on January 19. A noon potluck, a business session, quilting, and games followed led by Mrs. Tressa Swain and program leader Mrs. Lucy Cowdery. Nine members and three visitors attended. The next gathering is planned for February 21 at Mrs. Jerusha Shumway's home.

Long Bottom Olive Farm Women's Club Bess Rose Tressa Swain Lucy Cowdery Jerusha Shumway

Ohio State Beats Chicago Ma ROons and Bluffton Tops Cedarville

Ohio State crushed Chicago 38 to 21 with Warren Whitlinger scoring 17 points for the Buckeyes. Bluffton College defeated Cedarville 19 to 4, marking its third win in seven games. In other notes, Dodgers catcher Al Lopes returned his contract, predicting a first division finish, and Red Bird catcher Tom Angley was sold to Houston in the Texas League.

Ohio State Chicago Maroons Bluffton College Cedarville Warren Whitlinger Zanesville Chicago Ohio Bluffton New York al Lopes Dodgers Columbus Tom Angley Houston St. Louis Cardinal George M. Trautman

Jersey Senator Timekeeper in Bout at Toledo

Warren Barbour of New Jersey recalls serving as a belligerent timekeeper during the Willard Dempsey fight in Toledo 16 years ago. The deaf referee Pecora missed the bell as Dempsey pressed Willard, and Barbour blew no whistle while urging the bell to end the round, preserving Willard’s advantage despite the crowd’s uproar.

Jersey Toledo Washington Jan Congress Warren Barbour New Jersey Willard Dempsey Tigeriah Dempsey Atoledo Jess Pecora Wilard Willard Barbour Dempsey Senator

Moratorium on Ducks Up for Debate at Conference

At the 21st American Game Conference in New York a heated debate centers on a one year duck shooting moratorium in the United States and Canada. Small time hunters push for limits while large clubs and arms makers back a closed season with the National Audubon Society likely to push for enforcement.

New York The United United States National Association of Audubon Societies Earle Combs Bill Dickey Dixie Walker Russell van Atta Johnny Alien William Weeteon Clark Dodgers

Boxing cards tally results from multiple locations

In Tampa Buddy Beer of Livermore knocked out Marty Hogan of Salem in a 230 pound bout. In Utica Tony Cannizzaro of New York outpointed Harold Hughes while Joe Kushner defeated Earl Weaver. In Daytona Beach Joe Lipps of Charlotte stopped Al Rosen of Canton. In Miami Patsy Severino of Pittsburgh outpointed Tony Lopes of Tampa.

Tampa Fla Jacob Buddy) Beer Livermore Calif Marty Hogan Salem Mass Max Baer Tony Cancela Utica N. Y Tony Canzoneris New York Harold Honey Boy) Hughes Granville Joe Kushner Cleveland Earl Weaver Syracuse Daytona Beach Fila Joe Lipps Charlotte N. C al Rosen Canton Ohio Miami Patsy Severno Pittsburgh Tony Lopes

Coast Rookie Holds Key to Reds' Chances

Cincinnati gains optimism as 1934 Pacific Coast League star Alf Herrmann, age 26, joins the Reds pitching staff. Herrmann won 27 games for the San Francisco Seals last season, outpacing Reds leaders, and his prior majors experience with the Cubs is noted. The pitcher’s journey from minor leagues to the majors is recounted, including career highs and notable games.

Reds Cincinnati Alf Leroy Herrmann Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Charley Dressen Herrmann Seals Paul Derringer Paul Benny Frey Redlegs Cubs Charley Grimm Cuba Wrigley Los Angeles Angels Hermann Powel Crosley, Jr Steward St. Bede College

Baer Brothers Display Sock In Exhibition Bout

In Tampa on January 22, Max Baer world heavyweight champion and his brother Buddy staged exhibition bouts before about six thousand fans. Max toyed with Tony Cancela before dropping him to his knees in four rounds, while Buddy knocked out Marty Hogan at 0:31 of the first round.

Tampa Fila Baers Max Buddy Tony Cancela Marty Hogan Salem Mass

Vines Praised as World’s Greatest Tennis Player

Detroit reports Big Bill Tilden, 42, hails Ellsworth Vines as the greatest player in the world today and likely the game’s best ever. Tilden, with George Lott and Lester Stoefen on a ninth exhibition tour, lists Cochet Lenglen and several peers among other top players he admires.

Detroit Big Bil Tilden Ellaworth Vines Vines George Lott Lester Stoefen California Cochet Lenglen Wills Elly Tilden Henri Cochet Bill Johnson Hans Nusstein Karl Kozeluh Norman Brooks Gottfried von Cramm Norris Williams Jean Borotta Rene la Conte

Basketball Strategy From Nat Holman Pivot Play Variant

Describes a basketball pivot sequence with X-2 cutting to the foul line to receive a pass from X-1 and X-4 cutting between X-3 and O-3. X-2 circles into the pivot position to take the pass, with X-3 as the alternate receiver in the variant.

X-3

Local Folks Gather for Visits and Milestones

Hermon Parker from Follawsbee W Va visited Reedsville with his mother Rosa Parker and sister Barnett last week. Mrs Ella Watson hosted a children party honoring Frances Miller seventh birthday granddaughter. Minnie Smith Belleville visited with Mrs Harry Pickens family. Henry Williams was in Athena Tuesday. J B Terrence wintering in Parkersburg visited Thursday. Nelson Cowdery and family spent Monday in Gallipolis with Ruth, student nurse at Holzer Hospital, who will soon go to Cincinnati for training.

Reedsville Hermon Parker Follawsbee W. Va Rosa Parker Barnett Ella Watson Frances Miller Minnie Smith Belleville Harry Pickens Henry Williams Athena J. B. Terrence Parkersburg Nelson Cowdery Gallipolis Ruth Holzer Hospital Cincinnati

Cripples to Return

Baseball's famed crippled stars plan comeback tours this season. Boston's Joseph Cronin gains as manager and shortstop. Grove seeks Arm strength return. Ruth, Combs, Dickey, Walker and others face uncertain futures with Red Sox Yankees and Dodgers.

New York Boston Red Sox Joseph Edward Cronin Robert Moses Grove Athletics

Barbara Stanwyck Stars In The Secret Bride At Ohio

Barbara Stanwyck appears in The Secret Bride at the Ohio Theater in a Warner Bros. drama based on Leonard Ide's play. The film centers on political intrigue, two murders, an impeachment, and a glamorous romance with Stanwyck as the secret bride of the state attorney general. A sensational court scene and an all star supporting cast accompany the production.

Barbara Stanwyck Ohio Theater Warner Bros Leonard Ide Miss Stanwyck

Wrestling results at Wilmington and Wheeling

Sandor Sabo of Hungary defeated Emil Dusek of Omaha in two-out-three falls in Wilmington. John Kazan of Canada defeated Mayes McClain of Iowa City in one fall. Charney Fischer of Milwaukee defeated John Kilonis of Dayton in one fall at Wheeling West Virginia.

Associated Press Wilmington Lcel Sandor Sabo Hungary Emil Dusek Omaha John Kazan Canada Mayes McClain Iowa City Wheeling W. Va Charney Fischer Milwaukee John Kilonis Dayton

Bullock Family Entertains Guests at Sunday Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bullock hosted guests Sunday including Mr. and Mrs Nip Bullock and family, Mr. and Mrs Derth Jackson, Miss Ersel Bullock, and John Lester.

Chauncey Raymond Bullock Nip Bullock Mpa Derth Jackson Ersel Bullock John Lester

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