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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1935

Page

9

Reds Take Pair From N Y Giants

The Reds swept a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds scoring 4 and 3 while the Giants endured two losses. Tony Freitas and Leroy Herrmann held off the league leaders to back Cincinnati. Phillies 10 Chicago Cubs 4 and Pirates blank Brooklyn 4-0 in the NL. White Sox split with Washington, Yankees win both vs Browns, A's sweep doubleheader at Cleveland.

Rob Lefty Grove Red Sox Bouton Detroit Mickey Cochrane Cleveland Indians Joe Sullivan Cincinnati Reds Fighting Reds Reds Polo Grounds Clydell Castleman Tony Freitas Leroy Herrmann Cub Phillies Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn St. Louis White Sox Washington al Simmons Yankees St. Louis Browns Cleveland Athletics Boston

belmont park echoes of 1934 racing and baseball ties

Fragmented text recalls horses at Belmont Park and baseball figures like Freddie Fitzsimmons and Charlie Gehringer. Mentions of the New York Giants, Paul Derringer, Rogersville names, and local parks hint at a mixed sports column reflecting 1930s era events and personalities.

Johnny Gilbert Belmont Park Withers Everett Boston Rockingham Park Paul Derringer Freddie Fitzsim Giants Bloomington Bisons Pally Willie Lupitcher York Giants

Reds Trim Giants Pivot Game

The Reds defeated the Giants in a pivot game with decisive plays fueling the win as both teams clash earlier in the season. Tigers drop two first game at Lancaster setting up a rematch later.

Reds Giants Tigers

Bucs Triumph 4-0 Over Dodgers in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh the Bucs shut out the Dodgers 4 to 0. The report also lists scores from Zanesville Akron Dayton Johnstown Beckley Huntington Charleston Portsmouth and notes a golf match for the Athens County Club in Lancaster.

Mid-Atlantic Associated Press Zanesville Akron Dayton Johnstown Beckley Huntington Charleston Portsmouth

Schoolboy Rowe Fathers Son Amid Big Season Hopes

Detroit pitcher Lynwood Schoolboy Rowe, in the midst of a strong major league season, becomes a father to Lynwood Rowe Jr. while sitting in the dugout during a Tigers game. He vows to return to form and pitch against the Red Sox, with teammates assisting and fans celebrating a possible pennant run.

Rowe Lynwood Rowe, Jr Edna Skinner Rowe Cochrane Red Sox Hubby Walker Arkansas Boston Tigers Navin Field

Marshall String Reaches 41 Games in Streak

Eddie Marshall of Milwaukee extended the American Association hitting streak to 41 games with a ninth inning single after going 0 for five. Milwaukee beat St Paul 13 5 as St Paul and Indianapolis won to pull even atop the standings. Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 3 0 and Louisville beat Columbus 2 1.

Chicago Eddie Marshall Milwaukee Marshall Brewers St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Saints Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Columbus National Club LOU Ceeencescsos Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Americ Club New York New Cleveland Ston Yashin Ton St. Loui Club Association Fwaukee Escos Babar Eineinnati St. Louis Boston Merican Philadelphia Philadelphu Washington Hica Chicago Detroit G. St. Louis Sociation Minnea Kansas Cincinna Chicago American Washington Vances St. al

Two Golf Meets Carted in June for Ohio Golfers

Two tournaments without defending champions will be held for Ohio golfers this month. Public links players travel to Ridgewood Club on June 22 and 23 while Ohio amateurs play Kenwood Country Club from June 24 to 29.

Cincinnati Ohio Ridgewood Club Kenwood Country Club

Owens predicts 9.3 for 100 yards and 92 for 220

Ohio State coach Larry Snyder forecasts 95 seconds for the 100 yard dash as the fastest of this generation, citing Jesse Owens and a top west coast meet with Southern California and San Diego. He says a perfect track and relentless start to finish are required, while Owens doubts a record fall but notes possible 92 for 220 yards and 22.2 for hurdles.

Los Angeles Larry Snyder Ohio State Jesse Owens Snyder Owens Southern California San Diego Frank Wykoff Jesse Trojans

Mrs Moody Faces Helen Wills In Kent Championships Third Round

Nancy Lyle, 25, meets former American champion Helen Wills in the Kent Championships third round after Moody’s comeback continues unbeaten. Moody defeated Ermyntrude Harvey 6 3 6 1 despite windy conditions and her “poker face” nickname before the match.

London Nancy Lyle Helen Wills Mrs. Moody Ermyntrade Hilda Harvey

Two Boxing Matches Reported in California Results

In Chicago Everett Rightmire aged 125 from Sioux City Iowa defeated Henry Hook aged 126 from Indianapolis by outpoint. In Los Angeles Lou Balia aged 117 from Brooklyn New York defeated Pablo Dano aged 117 from Manila Philippines in a ten round bout recognized in California as world bantamweight championship.

Chicago Everett Rightmire Sioux City Iowa Henry Hook Indianapolis Los Angeles Lou Balia Brooklyn N. Y Pablo Dano Manila P. I California

Landis Awaits Data on Pitts Case at Chicago

Commissioner Landis in seclusion at his hotel due to illness awaited late reports on Edwin Alabama Pitts denied permission to play for Albany Club of the International League. The 68 year old ex judge planned no decision until next week as letters pour in and potential pleas surface from supporters and opponents alike.

Chicago Kenesaw Mountain Landis Edwin “Alabama Pitts Albany Club International League National Minor Baseball League Association Sing Sing Penitentiary Lewis E. Lawes Sing Sing

Petillo Aims For Campbell’s 276.8 MPH Record

Pittsburgh born Kelly Petillo of Los Angeles, touring his birthplace, backs a bid to beat Sir Malcolm Campbell’s 276.8 mph record. He won the May 3 Indianapolis 500 at 1062 mph average and says he will attempt the record if a backer funds $50,000.

Pittsburgh Kelly Petillo Malcolm Campbell Los Angeles United States Petillo Campbell

Baer Braddock Title Fight Falls Short of Hype

Allan Gould reports the world heavyweight title bout between Max Baer and James Braddock at Madison Square Garden lacks fan fervor. Baer is the clear 5 to 1 favorite, Braddock’s chances hinge on early action and endurance as the longer the bout lasts, the more Braddock could threaten the champion who remains seen as in good condition despite playboy image.

New York Max Adelbert Baer James J. Braddock Madison Square Garden Long Island Baer Broadway Braddock Jimmy

Lodge Degrees Demonstrated by Glouster Moose Chapter

Glouster Chapter Women of the Moose held a degree work session Tuesday night starting at 7. The work finished by 7 45, allowing Mrs. Bernice Carter to lead a Homemakers' Club meeting in the same hall.

Glouster Women of the Moose Bernice Carter Homemakers’ Club

Plummer defeats Kasey in Minneapolis wrestling match

Lou Plummer from Baltimore at 268 pounds defeats Abe Kasey of New Jersey at 208 in a one fall wrestling bout in Minneapolis. Artesian wells are cited as aiding Florida growers in irrigation.

Associated Press Minneapolis Lou Plummer Baltimore Abe Kasey New Jersey Florida

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