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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1935
Page
9
Reports from spring camps across the coast note disruptions as teams like the Pirates Cubs and White Sox shuffle rosters and adjust roving plans. Players including Hart and Klein deal with illness and weather delays while observers discuss adjustments to lineups and mechanics ahead of the season.
Senior and Junior teams played Tuesday in Room 203. TM defeated Merwin 24 to 4 with Johnny Mar Won as captain. Last game ML beat 2 to 12. Bob Morrison led the winners Halley led the losers. Six teams participate in the Junior High league.
Report notes that Japan and other regions attract foreign investments considered part of a larger unit. Analysts describe flows as linked to global capital movements with emphasis on cross border participation and policy impact.
Detroit manager Mickey Cochrane declares the Tigers will rely on power and pitching to defend their 1934 AL title. He notes Schoolboy Rowe’s 16 straight wins and Bridges’ 46 victories as core strengths, while warning the outfield lacks depth and touting Auker’s potential as a key pitcher.
Ray Steele of Glendale Calif gains a draw with Jimmy Londos the title holder in a one hour bout before a 10000 strong crowd. Steele dominates 56 minutes using flying headlocks but injures his left shoulder when pitched through the ropes and finishes by circling the ring to avoid Londos' advances.
In Fargo Stout Petrie of Park Rapids outpointed Johnny Moran of Detroit in six rounds. In St Petersburg Tony Cancela of Tampa outpointed Frankie Edgren of Cheyenne in ten. In Seattle Leonard Bennett of Detroit outpointed Al Lewis of Seattle in eight. In San Jose Frank Goosby of Chicago knocked out Nash Garrison of San Jose in one.
The New Plymouth Grange presented a St Patrick's Day program featuring musical numbers, recitations, and readings. Olive Jane Cremeam and Clarence Sanner sang Isle of Capri, with Alma Craft and Janie Steele performing two Irish melodies. orchestra numbers complemented the show. A Pomona Grange degree event is planned for McArthur, with further degree conferrals scheduled for April 11.
Charles F. Carroll a 55 year old New York commission broker is held for authorities in New Lexington Ohio where police said he is charged with embezzlement in a case linking him to actions in Ohio.
Notre Dame captain elect Joseph Sullivan 22 died in a New York hospital after mastoiditis and pneumonia complications. The South Bend standout, a two year Notre Dame tackle and track shooter, had undergone multiple operations and blood transfusions.
R. M. Beaver was buried in Greenwood Cemetery after a large funeral at Bethany U B Church on Sunday. The community shared in the ceremony as relatives and friends attended.
Training camp gossip from multiple spring sites notes Casey Stengel testing right hander Leslie Munns with a sidearm delivery to improve against right handed bats. The piece also covers Giants’ Bill Terry seeking two infielders and a catcher, Rath’s heart attack rumors, Winegarner’s pitching versatility, Reds-Yankees schedules, and other camp chatter.
Babe Herman slugged two homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox 14 to 4 on Tuesday in San Bernardino. Herman’s power helped the Pirates overcome a sore foot that had slowed him briefly.
St Louis A team beat New York N 5 to 4 and Toronto IL defeated Cincinnati N 6 to 4. Boston A routed St Louis CN and Brooklyn N 9. Detroit A beat New York A 48 to 4. Cleveland A downed New Orleans SA 4 to 6. Washington A edged Albany IL 5 to 2. Pittsburgh N defeated Chicago A 14 to 4. Sacramento PCL tied Chicago N 4.
Edmonton heavyweight boxer Jack Tebo was reported in critical condition after losing by technical knockout to Frank Wallalls near the end of the fifth round in Seattle. Tebo rose at the eight count but collapsed in the dressing room after the bout.
In Grapefruit League play the American League leads spring training, 13 wins to 8 losses, with the St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn Dodgers each posting strong showings. The New York Giants and Phillies struggle, while the Dodgers and Browns boast multiple wins as interleague exhibitions continue.
Sandor Szabo 204 Hungary defeated Emil Dusek 215 Omaha though Dusek was disqualified after Szabo won a fall in New Haven. Man Mountain Dean 317 Georgia beat Gua Sonnenberg 200 Providence until Sonnenberg could not continue after the second fall in San Francisco. Ira Dern 210 Utah defeated Eddie Kahn 210 New York in straight falls at Twin Falls. Jules Strongbow 275 Oklahoma defeated Roy Bacigalupe 245 Italy in Spokane two falls to one.
Akron North leads Class A with an 18 2 record while Waterloo is the heavy favorite to repeat in Class B. Henrietta Kipton and Fremont St Joseph push strong brother acts led by Pete and D Guigia and the Miesle brothers. Opening rounds start Thursday with finals on Saturday in Columbus.
Greene County Fair Board announces a three day harness racing card at the county fair in Xenia August seven to nine featuring four stakes for two and three year old trotters and pacers. Guaranteed purses of fifty dollars for colt classes and reduced entry fees aim to attract colt owners. The Ohio Colt Racing Association had awarded 1935 stakes to Urbana, prompting Xenia to operate independently on seniority grounds.
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