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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1935

Page

12

Joe Louis Emerges as Boxing’s Brightest Hope

NEA editor Harry Greyson argues Joe Louis is a rising heavyweight star with power speed and ferocity. He predicts Louis will beat Baer Schmeling and Braddock, notes Louis’s age and potential, and calls for a fair white heavyweight challenger to spur large gates.

Joe Louis Harry Greyson NEA Harry Louis Memphis 25Th State Streets Max Baer Max Schmeling Jimmy Braddock Detroit Mussolini Haile Selassie Jupiter Loula Carnera Prise Jack Dempsey Hut Warners Jack Sharkey Leviathan Dempsey Baer Jim Braddock Europe Shamus Joe Jacobs Max Behmeling Jacobs Harry Wille Panther Yankee Stadium Iraddock

Ferrell Pounded as A's Sweep Boston in 14 2 Defeat

In Fullerton, Boston pitcher Wes Ferrell absorbed his eighth loss as Philadelphia Athletics crushed the Red Sox 14 to 2. Pinky Higgins homered thrice, Boo Johnson hit his 17th, and Johnny Marcum held the mound with four hits allowed. Yankees slugged Washington 15 to 5 while Detroit beat Chicago 9 to 5. Braves and Phillies split a doubleheader, Boston winning 11 to 1 and 8 to 7 in the nightcap.

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College Golfers Reach Intercollegiate Quarterfinals in 36-Hole Duel

Washington reports a 36 hole quarterfinal where Charles Yates of Georgia Tech defends against Ed White of Texas. Johnny Fischer of Michigan battles Fred Haas Jr. of LSU as Fischer seeks revenge for last year’s final. The tight match features close leads and steady scores as the field narrows toward the finals.

Washington Charles Yates Georgia Tech Ed White Cleveland Johnny Fischer Michigan Fred Haas, Jr Louisiana State Fischer Woodrow Malloy Ann Arbor Flecher

Dutch Holland Bounces Back with Home Run After Head Injury

Dutch Holland was hit on the head by a pitch on June 3 in Milwaukee, fracturing his upper jaw and raising concern of a skull fracture. He returned to duty and homered in the eighth inning for Minneapolis in a 6 4 win over Toledo, fueling a six run rally. Milwaukee and Indianapolis split a doubleheader, while Kansas City and Louisville also divided.

Chicago Dutch Holland Minneapolis Holland Milwaukee Steve Larkin Toledo Buck Marrow Indianapolis Brewers Indians Kansas City Louisville Colonels Blues St. Paul Saints Columbus

Midland College appoints Carl Eggebrecht athletics director

Fremont Neb named Carl Eggebrecht, former Heidelberg College basketball coach, as Midland College director of athletics.

Fremont Neb Carl Eggebrecht Heidelberg College Tiffin, C Midland College

Irish Giant O Mahoney Wins Heavyweight Title

Danne O’Mahoney, 22, from County Cork, defeated Jimmy Londos in a one fall match lasting 1 hour 16 minutes to claim the heavyweight wrestling title before 30,000 fans. Londos’s title claims were recognized in 38 states. Other results follow with multiple bouts across cities and weights.

Boston Danne O'Mahoney County Cork Londos Massachusetts Danny Winters New York John Spellman Providence Karl Pojello Cleveland Red Egan Chicago Henry Piers Holland John Malmberg Sweden George McLeod Los Angeles Len Macaluso Fast Aurora N. Y Leo Numa Seattle Gino Garbaldi Chief Little Moose Oklahoma Sandy MacDougal Toronto

Two Vets Oppose Helen and Babe in Open Final

In Chicago Opal Hill of Kansas City and H. Reinhardt of Chicago challenge Helen Hicks and Babe Didrikson to halt their progress toward the finals of the Women s Western Open. Hicks beat H Pardue 4 and 2 after Didrikson edged 17 year old Josephine Soucek one up in 19 holes.

Chicago Opal 8. Hill Kansas City L. Reinhardt Helen Hicks Babe Didrikson Miss Hicks H. Austin Pardue Josephine Souchek

Radcliff Hosts Middleport Nine In Doubleheader

The Vinton County All Stars, traveling team, host Middleport on Sunday at Radcliff Park. A July 4 double header starts at 1 30 p m with the Northern A C of Columbus providing the opposition. The Northern Athletic Club features undefeated players from former North High teams. No home game is scheduled for July 7 due to a cancellation. teams seeking July 7 slot should contact John W McGhee at Radcliff.

Radcliff Vinton County All Stars Middleport All Stars Radcliff Park Northern A. C. of Columbus Northern Athletic Club North High John W. McGhee

Clark retains decathlon title at San Diego meet

Bob Clark of the Olympic Club San Francisco won the decathlon with 7 929.22 points. Willis Ward of Michigan finished fourth with 6 992.81 points, showing potential for 1936 Olympic teams and future impact.

San Diego Calif Bob Clark Olympic Club San Francisco Willis Ward Ward Sterling Deeds Clark

Fourteen year old Ouimet faces tie chance at Brookline

In the 1918 National Open at Brookline Country Club Massachusetts a lanky 14 year old faced the second hole needing a four to tie top British players Ted Ray and Harry Vardon who had finished with 304. Ouimet, the ex-caddie, would later help establish golf in the United States.

Brookline Mass Ted Ray Harry Vardon

Ouimet Wins Dramatic Golf Playoff at National Open

The 18-year-old amateur defeated top British players in a tense playoff. He made a precise final-hole run-up shot to reach the green and sank the winning putt. Ouimet also discusses run-up technique, noting efficiency with pitching clubs and careful loft.

Ouimet Backs

New York Yacht Wins Trans-Atlantic Race to Bergen

Stormy Weather owned by Philip Le Boutillier of New York arrived in Bergen, Norway, early today and was declared the winner of the trans-Atlantic race that began off Newport, Rhode Island. The voyage lasted 19 days 5 hours 28 minutes 10 seconds.

Bergen Norway Philip le Boutillier New York Port Newport R. L

Athens Team Wins At Marietta Course 41 37

Athens Country Club's 26 man golf team defeated Washington County Country Club at the Marietta course on Thursday afternoon by 41 to 37. Individual scores include B T Grover 74 for low amateur and Mike Heaney 72. A four club foursome tourney will be held Sunday with same club usage rule and prizes by foursomes.

Athens Washington County Country Club Marietta Athens Country Club B. T. Grover Mike Heaney

Standings and Saturday games for National and American associations

National standings list Boston 11 Philadelphia 1 and 8 to 7, Detroit 9 Chicago 5 New York 15 Washington 5 Columbus 5 St Paul 4 Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 4 Kansas City 3, and other pairs. Saturday schedule includes Pittsburgh at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Columbus at St Paul Louisville at Kansas City Toledo at Minneapolis Indianapolis at Milwaukee.

American Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Ton New York Washington Association Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Lanaville Kansas City Ansas City Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston American Chicago Cleveland Detroit USA Wnesene St. Louie

Thursday's Stars By The Associated Press

Hank Greenberg hit his 20th home run and a double in the Tigers win over the White Sox. Ed Brandt and Wally Berger of the Braves and Johnny Vergez of the Phillies starred in the openers, with Brandt pitching five hits and Berger homering with bases loaded as Vergez homered in the second game. Myril Hoag of the Yankees led a rally over the Senators with three singles, three RBIs, and a steal. Pinky Higgins and Johnny Marcum of the Athletics homered three times and Marcum added four hits against the Red Sox.

Sox Wes Ferrer Boston Flingers Lefty Grove Johnny Welch Athletics Philadelphia Johnny Marcum A's Pinky Higgins Boo Johnson Marcum Ferrer Henry Johnson Yankees Ben Chapman Washington Cleveland Indians Senators Red Ralph Red) Kress Bucky Walters Phillies Yankee Tigers White Sox Hank Greenberg Pale Hose Pete Fox Charley Gehringer Mickey Cochrane Tiger Mule Haas Braves Boston Dutch Brandt Wally Berger Johnny Verger ED Brandt Johnny Vergez Brandt Berger Verger Myril Hoag Higgins Red Sox

Cham Are U In ha re Cham Are U In ha final clash at Cincinnati fairway event

A historic golf tournament in Cincinnati features eight former champions renewing a classic battle for the title. Notables including Maurice J. Cleveland and Bob Kepler compete as 49 year old William Cleasy advances through qualifying rounds while others like DeWitt Balch and Harry Cleveland eye upsets leading to a 96 hole weekend finale.

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