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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1935

Page

9

Deans of St. Louis Teamful Culture and Pitching

The article highlights veteran Cuban pitcher Dizzy Dean and brother Paul Dean with the St. Louis club. It praises their pitching and team play while noting elder Dean’s stature, Dizzy’s potential, and the brothers’ influence on the roster. It also references others in sports such as track and football figures and mentions Sam Breadon.

Nealest Deans Jaiis Gonzales Cardinals Jana Los Angeles Connelly Anita Jay Berwanguy Chi'a Dean Cromya Sefton Charlie Gelbert Sam Breadon

Athletics pace setter Ma foresees tougher season

Lee Roy Ma of the Athletics faces a demanding year as he battles for a starting role and aims to boost the team’s pennant chances. He warns teammates to stay sharp while reflecting on last season’s uneven form and the need for stronger catching and overall improvement.

Lee Roy Ma Mire Con

Wesleyan Bishops Top Cincinnati Bearcats In Overtime

Ohio Wesleyan Bishops edged Cincinnati Bearcats 41 to 39 after two overtimes to drop Cincinnati from the Buckeye Conference lead. Stark led Wesleyan with 14 points while Austing scored 10 for Cincinnati.

Bishops Bearcats Cincinnati Buckeye Austing Stark Wesleyan Ohio Wesleyan Prech SAFE Scicccesmccsenes Stammier Summerville Ehoye Amos P.O Biedenbender Aece el Tours

Shikat and Londos Victors in Multiple Wrestling Falls

Associated Press results from New Haven Albany Minneapolis and San Francisco report Dick Shikat from Philadelphia defeating Wee Willie Davis from Richmond in two straight falls, Joe Dusek defeating Sam Cordovano, Jim Londos trouncing Abe Coleman, and Man Mountain Dean beating Ted Cox with Lew and Malczewicz drawing after one fall apiece.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Dick Shikat Philadelphia Wee Willie Davis Richmond Albany N. Y Joe Dusek Omaha Sam Cordovano Buffalo Minneapolis Jim Londos Abe Coleman New York San Francisco Man Mountain Dean Norcross Ted Cox Lodi Calif Ed ‘Strangler’ Lewis Los Angeles Joe Malcewicz Utica Drew

Berens Leads Ohio College Scorers On.upward Heats

Columbus Jan 28 Ohio college basketball shows a strong scoring trend as about 40 players average eight points or more per game. Beanie Berens of Ohio University leads with 180 points in 13 games and a 13.8 point average, followed by Reeves of Ohio U and Austing of Cincinnati.

Columbus Ohio Basketeers Powell Baldwin-Wallace Berens Beanie Lancaster Ohio University Bobcats Center

Major League Openers Set for 1935 Campaign

Opening day games announced for both leagues with dates set for April 16 in multiple cities. Detroit hosts the White Sox in the American League debut, while St. Louis visits Chicago in the National League. Other NL games include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and New York at Boston. In the AL Boston visits New York, Cleveland goes to St. Louis, and Philadelphia goes to Washington.

New York Navin Field Detroit St. Louis Washington Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Ford C. Frick Will Harridge Chicago White Sox St. Lauie Cardinals Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Red Sox Yankees Cleveland Indians St. Loula Browns Philadelphia Athletics Senators

Intriguing Dual City Track Results From Sparse Clip

The report lists a few track showings in Buenos Aires and Duluth with partial placements. Primo Car era 264 from Italy edged Ervin Klaus ner, while Henry Schaft led in Duluth ahead of Jock Moore and Proctor, Minnesota.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Primo Carera Italy Ervin Klausner Esthonis Duluth lHlenry Schaft Minneapolis Jock Moore Proctor Minn

Fuchs to Explain Braves Financial Troubles to Press

Boston January 23 AP President Emil Fuchs of the Boston Braves says he will reveal the club s dire financial problems and call a meeting with newspaper men within days to discuss the dog racing issue and lease at Braves Field. He asserts no dog racing will occur on the field and that the club is not homeless. Jack Sturtevant named captain of 1939 Massachusetts State College football team.

Boston Emil Fuchs Boston Braves Redskins Fuche Charlies F Adams Fuchs Adame Ford Frick Braves Field Braves Boston Kennel Club New York Braver Field Jack Sturtevant Massachusetts State College

Basketball Strategy Pass and screen play sequence

The play describes X-4 and X-5 crossing behind center as they attempt to block out opponents. X-1 taps to X-2 who taps back, then X-1 makes a two handed overhead pass to either X-3 or X-5, chosen for best position.

X-4 X-5 X-1 X-2 X-3

Grand Circuit dates set for 1985 racing season

U P E Roland Marriman of New York City was reelected president of the Grand Circuit Racing Association at the stewards meeting in Toledo. Allan Wilson of Boston Henry H Knight of Chicago and Lexington were named first and second vice presidents. Wl Gaehagen of Goshen was reelected secretary treasurer. The 1985 dates span Toledo Cleveland Toronto Boston Goshen Springfield Syracuse Indianapolis and Lexington with races scheduled June to September.

Toledo E. Roland Marriman New York City Grand Circuit Racing Association Allan Wilson Boston Henry H. Knight Chicago Lexington Wl Gaehagen Goshen N. Y Cleveland Toronto Springfield Syracuse Indianapolis

Deplores State Of Wild Game In U. S. Today

J N Darling chief of the U S Biological Survey warns that without urgent action the United States will lose its hunting heritage. He cites 17 million acres bought or controlled for waterfowl and beaver that should be restored as game preserves, arguing funds are misallocated to other land uses. He fears late reconstruction as with the buffalo.

New York United States J. N Ding) Darling U. S. Biological Survey Des Moines Spoksmen America Darling

South Carolina Names Don McAllister Head Coach of Athletics

Columbia Jan 23 Don McAllister of Toledo Ohio was named head coach of athletics at the University of South Carolina by the board of trustees. He will receive a 23 month contract dating February 1 and expiring December 31 1936.

Columbia, &. C Don McAllister Toledo The University of South Carolina University

Morrison Burns Buys City Market and appoints manager

Morrison Burns today announced the purchase of the City Market at 8 Mill Street from William E K Moler. Burns will have Molter operate the store and has hired Ed Lockarad for the meat department while Molter resumes management of Hillcrest Inn on the Athens Albany Road.

Morrison Burns West State Street City Market Mill Street William EK. Moler Burns Harry Burns Ed Lockarad Molter Hillcrest Inn Athens- Albany

Pitt Stadium finances clarified by Pitt athletic director

University of Pittsburgh athletic director W. Don Harrison explains Pitt Stadium costs, bonds held by 1647 investors, and the stadium’s role in student athletics. He notes annual $104,600 to pay interest, no refinancing to lower rates, and a policy against broadcasting games to protect attendance and student revenue.

W. Don Hartieon University of Pittsburgh Harrison Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh Athletic Council Pitt

Rosas Klick Edge Toward Lightweight Title Bout

In Miami, Barney Rosas and Frankie Klick weighed about 137 pounds as they trained for a 10 round 140 pound title fight tomorrow. Max Baer and Buddy Baer lead a strong undercard including Knicht and Shucco with nearly 20000 in advance tickets and 5000 general admissions held. Also slated are Davenport vs Buddy, Knight vs Shucco, and preliminaries Manuel against Dempsey and Burton against Battle.

Miami Fla Barney Rosas Chicago Frankie Kiick San Francisco Rosa Klick Max Baer Buddy Joe Knicht Tony Shucco Tampa Max Jimmy Maloney Frank Davenport Knight Cairo Bob Olin Baby Manuel New York Jack Dempsey Boston Wacky Burton Charies Battle

The President Vanishes to Open at Majestic Thursday

A Walter Wanger drama The President Vanishes opens Thursday at the Majestic amid a plot of profiteers secret propaganda and a kidnapped president. Arthur Byron stars as the steadfast leader fighting congressional war pressures while the nation hunts for the missing chief executive.

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