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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1935
Page
9
A fragmented recap recalls the 1924 Ohio Golf tournament and Renne’s Athens County coaching run, noting a 12 year tenure, three tour victories in 1928 1931 and a fourth place in 1927 1933. It lists many players and clubs with scattered commentary on luck superstition and the arc of athletic careers.
The Cincinnati Reds snapped Hal Schumacher’s four-year win streak by routing the New York Giants 13-6, the sixth straight Reds victory. New faces like Myers Goodman Campbell and Sullivan led the attack with multiple hits as Dizzy Dean allowed 14 Giants hits but Cincinnati backed him with 18. The Cardinals climbed with a 13-6 win over the Braves, while the Cubs beat the Phillies in 10 innings and the Browns edged the Senators 3-2 in the American League.
Medwick of the Cardinals collected three hits in four chances to gain five points while Terry of the Giants added three safeties in five at bats for a four point rise. The latest standings show Vaughan, Medwick, Johnson, Terry, Campbell, Vosmik, and Cramer among the top batters with high averages and runs.
In Philadelphia Leroy Haynes stopped Tony Cancela. In New York Lizzy Jannazzo outpointed Babe Marino with Abe Wasserman edging Roger Bernard. In Chicago Patsy Severo defeated Johnny Erickson. In Newark Jack Doyle stopped Jack Redmond. In Washington Harry Dublinsky stopped Bob Wilson.
Cincinnati beat New York 13 to 6 while St Louis defeated Boston 13 to 6 and Chicago edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 19 innings. American Association games included St Louis 3 over Washington 2 and Indianapolis 5 over Kansas City 3. Several rainouts and listed future matchups between Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston and other cities follow.
In Gallipolis Johnny Edwards Dunbar defeats Bobby Kepler after 10 rounds at the Silver Bridge arena with a split judge verdict and a clerical referee ruling. The card features Caprino and Sayre stoppages, plus bouts by Johnson Greenland Gerrit Ferri and a feat by two Kananga youths drawing their match. The piece notes the fiscal tidbit of Congress first billion dollar appropriation in 1917 and subsequent jumps.
In Philadelphia at Shube Park the Athletics fans stripped to beat heat, discarding shirts and rolling up trousers to sunbathe during the game while others awkwardly exposed themselves for the sun as the crowd watched.
RADCLIFF The Vinton County All-stars were defeated by Carbondale here Sunday by a score of 10 to 5. The game went to 12 innings before Carbondale plated five runs to seal the victory.
The Indianapolis Indians won one of two American Association games Monday night to move within half a game of second place Columbus. Kansas City beat the Blues 5 to 3 while Louisville Colonels rallied past the Brewers 5 to 4.
The article lists top performers by category across leagues. Vaughan and Medwick lead batting averages and runs, Collins and Ott top RBIs, with Medwick and Terry on hits. Greenberg and Gehringer pace runs, doubles, and home runs, while Parmelee and Schumacher headline pitching leaders.
Danno O Mahoney of Ireland at 213 defeated George Zahar ias of Pueblo Colorado by one fall in Chicago. In Pitman New Jersey Emil Dusek 212 defeated Abe Coleman 205 of New York in a two of three falls match.
An unusual report notes O14 squaw ducks trapped in fishing nets 100 feet below the surface, prompting inquiry into underwater capture conditions and local wildlife impact.
A scrambled recap lists several players and teams including Durocher and Medwick of the Cardinals Ott of the Giants and Greenberg of the Tigers with mentions of leaders and league totals. The fragment shows multiple team names and player names in a chaotic OCR-like string.
Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry captured the Fort Harmar Special trophy at the Marietta small bore rifle shoot. He totaled 1 186 points across four events including Dewar Course metallic and telescopic sights, 50 meter, and 100 yard matches. Charlies L. Woodworth of Athens tied for first in the 100 yard match with Goldsberry on identical 104s and 3 x’s, an unusual occurrence noted by veterans.
Ivás Goodman powered the Reds with an 18 hit assault against Giants pitchers including a triple and three singles. Bill Herman of the Cubs had two doubles and a single driving in the winning run versus the Phillies. Leo Diurocher of the Cardinals drove in seven runs with two homers and two singles in four at bats. Lyn Lary of the Browns delivered an eleventh inning double that beat the Senators.
The article notes that woodcocks protect their young by grabbing them with their feet and lifting them into flight to safety when stressed or disturbed.
Conflict over Schmeling's September foe continues as rival outlets report possible opponents Joe Louis or Max Baer. Johnstons in New York claim a 15 round bout with Baer near September 26 at the Garden Bowl while Jacobs denies Atlantic talks and Berlin confirmation, leaving the event unresolved.
Officiants of the American Trapshooting Association expect about 900 competitors at the Grand American event in Vandalia from August 19 to 28. Last year 790 shooters participated. Notables include L. L. Dana of Derrisk City, Pa, the 08 of 100 targets winner, Walter Beaver of Berwin, Pa, 1948 handicap champ, Mark Arie of Champaign, Joe Hetland of Minneapolis, Mrs Bunny Sondera of Keyser and J B Dick of Minneapolis, each a title holder or contender in their division.
Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Brookline tops the field in the Mercx Country Club Women’s Invitation tournament at Manchester. Fabyan defeated Mrs. William Martin 62 6 1 and beat Bella Lawrence 6 0 6 0 while Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn of Philadelphia won her first match 6 2 6 2 over Esther Edwards. Van Ryn and Pebgan aim for the U S Wightman Cup squad.
In Columbus E and C. E. N. golf event McWhe tor, Gharon Ia led class A with 15 over 14 holes, Curtis Reed trailed by two strokes. In Milky Nations skeet, 16-yard event sees 99 of 16 targets. George Boehr tops handicap at 96 while W T Moody wins avert shoot with 7.
The Cubs, shedding many 1940s-era stars and rebuilding with youngsters, ride an eight game win streak and lead the pennant race as Wrigley trims costs and signals a bottom-up approach. Exited veterans and trades reshape the roster as Phil Wrigley shifts strategy after a muggy season.
Gene Marchi from Dayton along with Mike God of Columbus won the 18 hole pro amateur event at the Grunyville course yesterday posting a four under par 67.
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