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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1935

Page

6

SINGS ee pis SINGS ee Chicago Blackhawks qve minor league

The fragment mentions Chicago Blackhawks prospects and minor league play with players Cully Dahlstrom Amery Hanson and Oscar Olm from the St. Paul Saints League. It references a long game in Oklahoma City with multiple at bats and an opposing pitcher Jem Gibson. It notes scouts from district and a historic Spiders nickname, plus a hockey detail and a potato industry date.

Chicago Blackhawks Cully Dahlstrom Amery Hanson Oscar Olmthe St. Paul Saints Oklahoma City Philadelphia Mission Jem Gibson Distri

Madison Square Garden Looks to Replace Boxing Cards

New York January 30 AP Madison Square Garden plans to drop a February 15 boxing date for a basketball program citing financial reasons. Col John Reed Kilpatrick says ongoing commission rules and judge referee voting issues hurt the sport and hints at leasing to challengers as sentiment grows within Garden leadership. The NYS Athletic Commission seeks legislative approval to modify bout judging to give referees and two judges equal votes.

New York Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission Tex Rickard Garden John Reed Kilpatrick The Commission Kilpatrick Garden Directorate Jack Dempsey Ancil Hoffman Humbert Fugazy Jimmy Johnston Johnston Babe Risko Vince Dundee John J. Phelan

Wrestling Results From New York Albany and Indianapolis

AP reports Fischer of Milwaukee defeated Wallack in New York while Lutze and Dusek drew in Albany with both counted out on third. Indy saw Kuss beat Sarpoli as Pa disqualified for roughing.

Associated Press New York Charles

Campbell Aims For 300 MPH In Fifth Bluebird Trial

The Bluebird driven by Malcolm Campbell returns to Daytona Beach for a potential speed run between Feb 14 and 20. After four Florida visits they have already pushed the record from 206 to 272.108 mph and seek 300 mph, weather and tides permitting.

Edward J. Neil New York Slim Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach Florida England Malcolm Lady Campbell Jean

Mount Union, Ashland Win Big As Other Scores Stay Close

Mount Union crushed Hiram 57 to 21 at Alliance as Hiram made only five field goals. Denison edged Franklin 41 to 39 in Columbus. Rio Grande led Cedarville 23 to 13 at Rio Grande, keeping the lead after a 9 to 5 halftime. Ashland beat Ohio Northern 40 to 27 led by Lanky Clelan with 23 points.

Associated Press Ohio Alliance Mount Union Hiram Denison Franklin Columbus Bill Brett Rio Grande Cedarville Rilo Grande Lanky Clelan Ashland Ohio Northern Northern

Fight Results From Across The Nation In Ring Action

Lou Brouillard stops Oscar Rankin in Los Angeles. John Henry Lewis knocks out Don Perrin in Pittsburgh. Young Stuhley outpoints At Diamond in Paterson. Norman Conrad outpoints Red Bruce in Pittsburgh. Tiger Joe Randall outpoints Young Joe Gans in Elizabet h. Baby Tiger Flowers outpoints Les Marsten in San Jose. Anson Green stops Billy Ketchell in Reading. Note on nautical knot speed defined as 6060 feet per hour.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lou Brouillard Worcester Mass Oscar Rankin Pittsburgh John Henry Lewis California Don Perrin Newark Young Stuhley Chicago Diamond Paterson N. J Norman Conrad Boston Red Bruce Tiger Joe Randall Elizabeth Young Joe Gans Detroit San Jose Calif Baby Tiger Flowers Omaha Neb Les Marsten San Francisco Reading Anson Green Billy Ketchell Millville

Harold M Spaden Dominates Winter Golf Tourneys

Harold M Spaden, a 26 year old Missourian from Kansas City, rose to dominance on the winter pro tour. He won the Pasadena Open with a 281 across 72 holes, the Sacramento $2 500 open, and the San Francisco national match play open, defeating fields including Hagen Runyan Sarazen and Cooper. He began as a caddy in the mid 1920s and, after learning accuracy off the tee outweighs distance, emerged as a top pro with wins across Oklahoma, Iowa, and Kansas City opens and a confident outlook for the season.

Harold “Jug” MecSpaden Kansas City McSpaden Santa Monica Calif A la Lawson Little Sacramento San Francisco Jug Dick Mets Johnny Revolta Vice Ghenzi Walter Hagen Charley Guest Horton Smith MacDonald Smith Ralph Guldahl Henry Picard Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Ky Laffoon Harry Cooper Lighthorse Harry Joe Matthews Missionville Joe Oklahoma Iowa Des Moines

Rutland and Chester Split Thrilling Local Basketball Contests

Chester hosted two close games with Rutland. Girls game ended 17 15 in Chester's favor while the boys contest ended with Rutland 22 21 after a disputed finish. Deans and Parker led Chester in scoring.

Chester Rutland Dean and Parker M. FE Maybel Cleland Barton Hayes Woodrow Dean G. A. Eiselstein Ada G. Morris Lettie Meredith Mia Cleland

Former CCC Camp To Be Opened in Spring

Marietta Ohio January 30 Camp Washington in Western Washington County will be reopened as a CCC unit and made a permanent camp for forestry work Secretary Harry E Schramm says. Edmund Secrest Ohio state forester informs the plan after water shortages forced the previous unit to be abandoned last summer and personnel were moved to a Hocking Valley camp.

Marietta Washington Washington County CCC Harry E. Schramm Hocking Valley

Golfing Field Seeks Way To Stop W Spaden

In Glendale California on January 30 1939 a field of nearly 250 top players began the Oakmont championship efforts with Harold McSpaden seen as the man to beat The event offers 6500 over 72 holes with 4000 to the leader and 2500 for match play winners McSpaden already earned over 3000 in cash and titles in California dates and venues are noted for the opening round and subsequent rounds

Glendale Calif Harold McSpaden Kandan California Vic Ghesai Craig Wood My Thomson Gene Sarazen

Basketball Strategy Out-of-bounds Play

An out-of-bounds side court play outlined with X-1 passing to X-2 as X-4 cuts between X-3 and X-3 to create a collision. If unguarded, X-4 receives the ball from X-2 for a scoring setup.

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

Alfred Grange installs officers and serves oysters

Alfred Grange members and families attended the installation Saturday night. Rex Bentz of Chesapeake W Va visited the Bentz home. Miss Ibla Fay Swartz of Marietta was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs D E Swarts. Other callers included Wilbur Colburn Ralph Smith and the Shumways. Harry Swartz visited James Swarts. Norman Midkiff ill with influenza. Sherman Henderson recovering from heart disease. Jewell Carr and Dena Swarts visited in Marietta. Clair Robinson of The Garden visited W E Robinson. Mrs Vesta Bentz of Silver Ridge visited Mrs Mabel Swartz.

Alfred Alfred Grange Grange Rex Bentz Chesapeake W. Va Co. D. Benta Ibla Fay Swartz Marietta D. EB. Swarts Wilbur Colburn Ralph Smith A. L. Shumway Harry Swartz James Swarts Norman Midkiff Sherman Henderson Jewell Carr Dena Swarts Clair Robinson Garden W. E. Robinson Vesta Bentz Silver Ridge Mabe Swartz

Frisch credits Cards’ heat for 1934 World Series win

Frankie Frisch says the St Louis Cardinals were world champions because they were hot during the 1934 World Series and recalls Dean Brothers’ performances. He spoke at a Detroit Yacht Club banquet, praising Jo Jo White and Tommy Bridges, and predicted the Giants and Pirates will challenge NL clubs in 1935.

Detroit Frankie Frisch St Louis Cardinals Frisch Riumph Tiger Rowe Tommy Bridges Jo-Jo White White Cardinal Frankie Tigers Cardinals New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates

Thrilling air spectacle opens run at Ohio Theater Thursday

The new Fox release Hell in the Heavens with Warner Baxter opens Thursday at the Ohio Theater. John Blystone directs his sixty third Fox picture delivering dramatic war melodrama with Conchita Montenegro and a strong supporting cast.

Ohio Theater Fox Warner Baxter Hollywood John Blystone Conchita Montenegro Russell Hardie Herbert Mundin Andy Devine William Stelling Ralph Morgan

Thomas E Woodyard Dies at Albany Home

Thomas E Woodyard aged 68 native of Meigs County died at his Albany home after a long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at Albany Baptist Church with Rev. T W Wiggins officiating. Burial will be at School Lot. He leaves a widow and had been a resident of Albany for many years.

Albany Thomas BE. Woodyard Meigs County Albany Baptist Church T. W. Wiggins Woodyard Carpenter

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Spiders Phelan Ford Laboratory Fred Athens R. Beasley Nelsonville Ford Campbell Bluebird Hiram Quint Bob Athens Home Telephone Co New Star In Golf Harold M’spaden Spaden Kansan Oakmont Olin Dutra Nassau Athens VANNI_HURST Waettna William Ee Theees Shre Comchita Pusellarie Porrert Mundi Ano Devine Ralph Morcan A&p Gypsies St. Louis Redbirds London Mady Christians Vienna Majestic Theater Anne Austin Charles Brabin Columbia Court Theatre Nancy Carroll George Mure Phy Donald Cook Angulah Roy William Nell Joseph Moncure March Thomas E. Woodyard Donald Cook George Murphy Stooges Rustus Roller Ron Micoy In Marion Hardy
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