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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
9
Baseball notes the Browns chase a remedy amid ownership talk and league pressure as Frick contemplates franchise moves. Attendance and revenue discussions frame a tense scene with potential sales and reorganizations in the Braves and Browns amid mounting speculation.
Max Devol of Marietta Country Club fired a 68 after a 78 morning round to total 146 and win the Southeastern Ohio Golf Association 36 hole championship. Teammate Tom Tussing finished two strokes behind at 148 with Dan Cawley third at 153. Marietta swept team honors, led by Devol, Tussing, and Cawley, while Athens and Chillicothe clubs followed.
Twelve states and the District of Columbia will send teams to Camp Perry from September 1 to 19 to compete in the national rifle and pistol matches. The article also notes a zoological curiosity that African elephants have three toenails on their hind feet while Indian elephants have four.
The guide explains methods for hooking minnows and crawfish to keep bait alive and secure. It compares hooking through the tail lip back of the dorsal and under the collar to reduce injury, notes backbone damage kills minnows, and suggests using outer skin feelers for sucker and trout baits. It also advises bobbing baits up and down to attract fish.
The Dayton Ducks erased an eight-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 12 to 11 in an exhibition game. Dayton staged a five-run fifth inning and a seven-run seventh to overturn the early deficit.
In Chicago the Indians beat Minneapolis 5 to 3 to split the four game set. Stewart Bolen held the Millers to one hit through seven innings before a late rally. Mike Ryba pitched well for Columbus in a 4 0 win, helping the Red Birds close the gap on Milwaukee. Louisville slugged 18 hits in an 18 7 rout, with Rosenthal and Giuliani homering.
Ten of the fastest trotters on the grand circuit race in the $1,000 governor's purse for the 2:17 class in Cleveland. Entries include Tara owned by Paul Bowser of Lexington Mass Hollywood Phyllis owned by J L Dodge and Senator Mimic owned by John H O'Brien of Cleveland Rosalind two year old trotter owned by Gibson White of Lexington Ky won Tuesday's feature race the $1 860 H K Deveraux P W Harvey memorial rainy day sweepstakes Rosaline came fifth in the first heat but captured the final two heats and the race Golden Direct owned by William Eckert of Reading Pa won the 2:21 pace Tracey Hanover driven by A T Morrison won the three year old purse in similar fashion OW in the Can owned by H F Blum of Marengo Ohio won the 2:16 trot.
In a 72 hole Sarasota Pasadena match of 1926 Hagen edged Jones 12 to 11. The tale notes Hagen missing ten shots yet still making birdies through superb putting, with Jones briefly closing the gap on the sixth hole at Whitfield Golf Course in Sarasota.
The account details Haig’s precision putts and boundary shots as Walter Hagen struggles with errant drives and trees. Haig’s final touch sends the ball just past Jones and into the cup after a tense run to the hole.
Averill, Cleveland center fielder, due back with the Indians in New York Friday after finger injuries from playing with firecrackers. Hudkins used in the opener. Reno report notes Ace to tackle a big gambler ring. former pugilist to resume gambling casino business in July.
Norman Bright of Bellingham Washington racing for the San Francisco Olympic Club broke the American two mile record at New York University in 9 minutes 13.2 seconds on a rain soaked track, passing Joe McCluskey late to win by about 30 yards. Eulace Peacock defeated Jesse Owens in the century dash while Owens won the broad jump. a New York A C quartet set a claimed world mark in the 1 000 meter Swedish relay with 1 56.1.
A terse Associated Press game blurb from Baltimore lists players Joe 5a voidi Michigan and Jim Brown ing from New York drawing points in a 220 yard matchup.
The CCC Biedel Mead game moves to Friday from Wednesday and the Cubs Braves game shifts to Wednesday from Friday. The changes affect local softball matchups and scheduling.
The New York Giants of the National Football League signed Jesse Quatse from Pittsburgh and Bob Gonga, a former 210 pound tackle from Northwestern, adding depth to the blocking unit.
In Cincinnati today two veteran players faced rising stars in the Ohio Women’s Championship. Mrs. Burt Weil of Cincinnati Hillcrest contends with Janet Shock of Miami Valley Dayton, while Mrs. Mont Reid, Cincinnati amateur title holder, tees off with Edith Begg of Cleveland. Western Reserve University coed defeated Mrs. Douglas Hill of Cincinnati to reach the next round in one match, and Dorothy Gardner of Steubenville faced Mrs. Charles Harbaugh of Cleveland in another.
Beckley Miners, under new owners Dr J W McCulloch and J P White, retained the Mid Atlantic League for the second half and opened tonight. McCulloch is a Beckley Hospital Corp partner and White leads Raleigh Coal and Coke Co. President Elmer Dally called the move the most amazing experience in his baseball career. The Smokelord Coal Athletic Association ran the club, which finished seventh in the first half.
Ballyhoo for Bloomington ball club advertised in old fashioned style. A town error roams streets at night announcing the next day’s game. Burleigh Grimes referenced as aging star in the scene.
The All-Star Game is at the heart of hot stove talk as managers gripe that it interferes with stars’ chances while still raising publicity. Giants manager Frisch and teammate Terry deny any feud over pitching, as Schumacher is set for the start in Pittsburgh. The Yankees face Cleveland at home, with Detroit on a 10 game win streak as Washington hosts the Tigers.
A notice from the Athens County Ohio Galen Consolidated School District calls a meeting at a high school on July 4 at 4 in the afternoon. The location is listed as Ran Hpa Parker Park.
Notice names Zora Barnhart of Athens as Administratrix of the estate of Ansel Barnhart, deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated July 1 1935. G M Johnson Probate Judge of Athens County officiates.
Norman Coy reportedly set a new golf endurance record in Peoria by completing 1,000 holes in 51 hours. The feat showcases extended play and stamina as Coy played nonstop across multiple rounds and challenging conditions.
In Chicago Gene Stanley stopped Kid Leonard after 160 rounds as Detroi fighter Kenet Moline claims a win. At Miami Beach Frankie Hughes outpointed Tommy Romano while Mickey Dugan edged Renny O'Dell. In San Francisco reports say the city is courting Joe DiMaggio as he remains under option to the New York Yankees and is praised for precise outfield strikes.
Cardinals third baseman Pepper Martin purchases a miniature autonotile and hires a professional pilot to drive the car in races, signaling a new hobby venture.
Mrs W H Steiff led preparations for a phconic outing by the Degree Staff and Meiga Temple officers. The event will be at Lake Alma near Weston. The text notes an egg cell analogy about whale and mouse development.
The Probate Court of Athena County Ohio orders a public auction on the 11th day of Aleunt at 1:00 PM for a described parcel in Dover Township near Sugar Creek. Administrator Roger J. Jonts sells the property for not less than two thirds of appraised value with cash in hand due on sale day.
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