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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
11
Athens High School's Bulldogs travel to Logan Friday to face the Purple in a high school basketball clash. Pete McKinley's coaching and guard speed aim to boost offense as Athens seeks a fifth win this season and a balanced week.
Cavalcade the 1934 champion three year old races for the first time since May as he tackles a mile event at Santa Anita under trainer Bob Smith. Weather permitting the Kentucky Derby winner from two years ago is favored in a field of five though Tick On West Main Scotch Run and Regardless loom as possible upsetters after Cavalcade’s long layoff and last year’s Suburban Handicap incident.
Tommy Hitchcock Jr has pulled out of England’s Westchester Cup polo next summer allowing California to be represented by Eric Pedley. The U S Polo Association would accept Hitchcock as a last minute addition if he can take two months from his brokerage business. Hitchcock cited business pressure for the withdrawal after last month being undecided about the trip. Post declined the invitation. Hitchcock’s return last year followed two serious falls and a comeback to a top 10 goal handicap.
Boston column notes the National League Baseball Club of Boston faces a nickname selection with candidates like Bronchos. The 1936 roster includes Hal Lee and Bob Reis, plus notable names Ed Brandt Al Lopez Hank Gowdy Tony Cuccinello and Wally Berger, with Freddy Frankhouse Danny MacFayden and others in the pitching staff.
Hospitals nationwide report a rise in multiple births with more twins and triplets born in 1935 than in any prior year. The trend spans several states and reflects data collected from major medical centers.
Grimacing Gino Garibaldi charged Vincent Lopez in a Los Angeles wrestling match. Lopez dropped to the mat as Garibaldi flew over him and struck a ring pole, knocking himself out.
Avalon hosts the Catalina $5900 open tournament drawing 150 plus pros for the first round medal play. Leading players include Walter Hagen Paul Runyan and Olin Dutra with Dutra posting 62 and Runyan 63 64 across rounds. Second round play Friday and final 36 holes Saturday determine the winner who earns 1500. Celebrities Richard Arlen Al Jolson Bing Crosby and Johnny Weismuller watched the action.
Glouster Clophia Smith departed Wednesday for the Veterans Hospital in Dayton to undergo medical observation and stay for an undetermined period.
Capt. George EF T Eyston receives the Seagrave Trophy for 1935 for his automotive records on Utah salt flats. The award honors transport achievements by land air or water. The article notes 1929 US farm cash income at 19.5 billion dollars versus 4.33 billion in 1932.
Pittsburgh report notes the American Football Coaches Association rules committee will discuss keeping most regulations unchanged. Proposals include eliminating the slow whistle and moving goal posts, with Jock Sutherland guiding as chair in place of Lou Little. Other ideas seek altering forward pass rules and second half start, plus a longer intermission.
Billy Sullivan Jr former Cincinnati Reds first baseman and Notre Dame baseball captain became the property of the Cleveland Indians this winter after negotiating his own deal. He visited Cleveland last week met with C C Slapnicka and offered to contribute part of his purchase price. Steve ONeill plans to try him at third base.
AP reports multiple boxing decisions and stops across cities. Joe Mueller won on points in Cincinnati over Arch Peeveler while Ray Keitz defeated Matt Scharts in Fort Thomas. Others drew or stopped, including Jim Thompson stopping Jim Bogey in Oakland and Emilio Martinez outpointing John Henry Lewis in Denver.
Wrestling results include Danno O Mahoney of Ireland throwing Ed Lewis in St Louis, Joe Savoldi of Three Oaks Michigan defeating The Blue Masked Marvel in Trenton two falls to one, and Dean Detton of Salt Lake City throwing Vic Christie in Harrisburg after 22 minutes.
Trustees and clerks of Hocking County townships were invited to sessions of the State Association in Columbus from Wednesday to Friday. Speakers include John W. Bricker Governor Martin L. Davey and Gilbert Bettman. A discussion session is set for tomorrow morning with adjournment at noon.
Olivet College routed Battle Creek College 85 to 21 while Michigan State and Michigan were tied 18 to 18. Navy defeated William and Mary 38 to 24 with Morris Harvey and Davis Elkins tallying small points.
Edward Charles Rogers of Glenn Cove New York aged 24 won the national pocket billiards championship defeating J Howard Shoemaker in the final match. He clinched the title 125 to 42 in 18 innings for a five and one record in the tournament. Shoemaker sought a 28th title and finished four wins in six games.
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