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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1935

Page

9

Tigers Rally To 11 3 Victory Over Browns In Early Season Swing

Detroit Tigers end an early slump with an 11 3 win over the St Louis Browns as Goose Goslin hits a key homer and a six run seventh seals the game. Crowder gives up nine hits but closes strong. Yankees win sixth straight edging the Senators 9 8 on Bill Dickey’s RBI single. Dodgers top Giants 12 5 in collision of New York clubs amid 25 hits. Cubs beat Pirates 3 0 as Henshaw outduels Birkofer. Schott shuts Cardinals to keep Reds fourth. Phillies Braves rained out.

Detroit Tigers Mickey Cochrane Bengals St. Louis Browns Tigers Detroit Goose Goslin Crowder Browns Philadelphia Athletics YANKS New York Yankees Washington Senators Bill Dickey Bob Rolfe New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Bill Clark Giants Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Roy Henshaw Ralph Birkofer Gene Schott St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds

Fragmented sports notices mix in noisy game chatter

A jumble of names and sports references appears, mentioning players like Hayworth, Clift, Cochrane, Stripp, and Stripp rivals, plus teams and locations in a disorderly parade of notes. The text alludes to baseball, football, and golf topics with scattered anecdotes and unnamed events.

Bill Aimed at Track Bookies Nears Passage in Ohio

A House Judiciary Committee backed bill would legalize bookmakers under state racing commission oversight. It sets $1000 permit fees, $200 per clerk, limits one bookie per 5000 residents, bans bets at tracks, and imposes fines up to 10000 or a year in jail for unpermitted activity.

Columbus House Judiciary Committee State Racing Commission Rose R. Summit

Tuesday’s Stars

Jimmy Bucher of the Dodgers Rap ped Giant pitched three singles and drove in two runs while scoring twice. Bill Dickey of the Yankees homered and had a winning ninth inning single plus two other hits. Roy Henshaw of the Cubs shut out the Pirates 3 0 with eight hits. Gene Schott of Retis delivered a five hit pitching performance to stop the Cardinals.

Associated Press Jimmy Bucher Dodgers Bill Dickey Yankees Senators Roy Henshaw Cubs Pirates Gene Schott Retis Cardinals

Cubs Pirates Fistfight at Second Base In 5th Inning

A melee erupted at second base when Pittsburgh second baseman Cookie Lavagetto and Cubs shortstop Billy Jurges exchanged punches after Lavagetto doubled. Pirates pitcher Guy Bush joined in, swinging at Cub hurler Key Joiner as the brawl carried from second to third before teammates and umpire Hill Kiem broke it up.

Pittsburgh Cookie Lavagetto Billy Jurges Cubs Guy Bush Pirate Bucs Key Cub Hill Kiem

Open Trials Set for May 13 in National Open

New York reports sectional qualifying for the 1935 National Open at Oakmont Pa. May 14 determines most entrants as exemptions cover about 10 percent. Entry totals climb to 1 127 with 1 087 golfers competing for 122 places on 25 fronts. Chicago leads with 135 entrants for 14 spots, New York 130 for 15, Pittsburgh 111 for 11.

New York United States Golf Association Oakmont Wiliam Lawson Little, Jr England Chicago Pittsburgh

St Louis Reds Rally In Loss To Cincinnati

Sloppy fielding and a late rally squander a St Louis lead as Cincinnati bombards with 12 runs. Key players include Collins Davis Myers Bottomley Kampouris and Hafey driving in runs while Haines Harrell and Schott handle pitching duties. Final line shows Cincinnati 12 St Louis 2 with 7 errors and multiple RBIs.

Reds Cincinnati Briloa Brhoa Myersos Ro'rock Rf Riggeddle Prisch Gdmann M'wickli Com'skyr Colling Botley Davis Hatey Creatuicf Pool If Du'chers Byrdit Hainesp K'pouris aDilancey Ericsone Balhan Schottp bWinsett Harrellp Haines Hallahan Louis Priseh Collins Erickson Myers Comorosky Bottomley Hafey Kampouris St. Louis Cincinnati Harrell Schott

Bobcats Fall as Ohio State Beats Ohio U 4-1

Ohio University’s five game winning streak ended in Columbus as Ohio State defeated the Bobcats 4-1. Marty Londrigan allowed six hits with no walks, while Marvin Ulrich fanned 13 on five hits for State. All scoring happened in two innings, with Bobcat defensive errors in the sixth sparking three unearned runs.

Columbus Ohio University Ohio State Bobcats Bucks Marty Londrigan Marvin Ulrich State Ohio Hal Gruber Bill Schmidt Londrigan Bobcat Gruber Rapp D. Burnison Nelson Lassman Mosier Lew Vittorella Ulrich Mosjer Ohlo ‘Gruber Enantesndisoe Vittorella Ohio State Abrie Owen Rich Schmidt Prosenak Bhases Wickel Clowson Ulrich Londrigan

Wrestling card results from city matches

At Minneapolis Jim Londos of St. Louis threw Ray Steele of Glendale after one hour and thirty seven minutes. At San Diego Ernie Dusek of Nebraska defeated Vic Christy of Sunland in two falls to one in a three fall match.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Jim Londos St. Louis Ray Steele Glendale Calif San Diego Ernie Dusek Nebraska Vic Christy Sunland

Matthews defeats Baker in ten round bout at Quincy

In Quincy Illinois Allen Matthews 158 St Louis outpoints Rosy Kid Baker 159 Indianapolis over ten rounds the match ends with Matthews earning the decision as Baker succumbs to attrition and speed advantage.

Associated Press Quincy Ill Allen Matthews St. Louis Rosy Kid) Baker Indianapolis

State To Hold Sport Carnival On Week End

Ohio State University hosts a weekend sport carnival at the stadium with a football game among Schmidt's squad, a track dual meet against Notre Dame, a Buckeyes baseball game, and an archery golf state championship. Owens leads record bid in the 30 yard dash for coeds, and the freshman team stages a steeplechase. The Clevelandster, a standout, runs the 100 and 220.

Columbus Ohio State University Francis A. Schmidt Ohio State Owens Notre Dame Bucks Middlewest Schmidt Ernie Godfrey Cleveland Ster

Toledo area softball league forms with six teams

The new Ohio Michigan softball league opens a week starting May 12 with two Detroit teams and one each from Fremont Findlay Canton and Toledo. Ed Cennon of Toledo was elected league president Tuesday night.

Toledo

Flatbush Fandom Roars At Dodgers Giants Skirmish

Brooklyn fans greet the Dodgers 1 1/2 to 1 0 with booming cannon crackers and a hostile reception for Casey Stengel as Terry and his Dodgers pose for photos. The clash reopens old feuds while stoking New York baseball fervor and busy turnstiles.

Brooklyn Giants Brooklyn Bridge Gowanus Canal Terry Flatbushers Chicago Cubs Dodgers

Standings and Thursday Games Across Leagues

American standings show New York nine to Washington eight and St Louis three with Columbus at Toledo in cold weather and Chicago at Cleveland in cold weather. Paul eleven leads Milwaukee three while Kansas City ten and Minneapolis four. National slate lists New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at St Louis and Minneapolis at Kansas City.

American New York Washington Trait St. Louis Ston Philadelphia Cicago Cleveland Columbus Toledo Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis New York Brooklyn Boston Detroit National SOR Wiusnepsonen Wmigiedatio MIS aces van @ Son Pittsburgh Dav Isa Acan Club Ouro Nc Enenunnemedis Chic Ences BOR Nncn Ercecenes Indianapolis Cencassee Weeenetensee Toniavilie Sanndebane Cincinnati St. Louis & Cage Klgn Areladelphia

Ex Tiger Dale Alexander Sparks Big Day in A A Action

Dale Alexander former Detroit and Boston first baseman hit four for four with a huge 400 plus foot homer for Kansas City against Minneapolis driving in three and scoring once as his team totaled 15 hits to win two straight over the Millers. St Paul beat Milwaukee 11 3. Indianapolis widened its lead by routing Louisville 21 10 while Columbus and Toledo were rained out.

Detroit Boston Red Sox Kansas City Big Dale Minneapolis Alexander Strauss St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo

Mayor McCloskey Suspended as Boxing Commission Head

Gov. Earle suspends Johnstown mayor Eddie McCloskey from the State Boxing Commission for one month over undignified conduct. McCloskey allegedly charged three newspaper sports writers with being on a promoter’s payroll.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Boxing Commission Ita Picturesque Eddie McCloskey Johnstown George H. Earle McCloskey Chester L. Smith Pittsburgh Press Lawrence McCorley Philadelphia Daily News Nobe Frank Harrisburg Telegraph

Illinois Retains Baseball Lead in Big Ten Race

The Illini hold a full game lead over Michigan in the Big Ten baseball standings after a 7 to 3 win over Purdue in Champaign to move to four wins and one loss. Michigan stands at two and one, with a key series at Ann Arbor looming this Saturday.

Chicago Ulinois Michigan Ann Arbor Illini Purdue Champaign Minnesota Northwestern Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Minneapolis Illinois Notre Dame Ohio State

Chance Sun Scratched From Derby Hopeful Run at Churchill

Joseph E. Widener's Chance Sun will not start in the Kentucky Derby after disappointing in the Preparation Purse at Churchill Downs. Whiskole won the mile event as Chance Sun heads to Idle Hour Farm for treatment, possibly out until late year. Other Derby contenders such as Headley and Weston showed limited form, while Boxthorn remains Bradley's tentative Derby hope.

Louisville Joseph E. Widener Chance Sun Churchill Downs Milky Way Farm Whiskole Widener Lexington Ky Warren Wright Nettie Flag Chance Sin Imendorf Col BE R. Bradley Idle Hour Hal Price Headley Whopper Tearout Breadalbane Weston An Bluebeard Churchill Downes Mra Isabelle Dodge Sloane W. M. Sefford Commonwealth Brandon Stable Tutticurio Bradley Boxthorn Whitney

Archery Golf Meet Planned in Columbus Buckeye State Championship

More than 100 experts will compete in a two day archery golf tournament in Columbus. The event titled the Buckeye State archery golf championship is described as one of the largest of its kind. Harland Metentl chairs the tournament committee. The 36 forest affair features 16 targets per course and distinct par values.

Columbus Sherwood Forest Robin Hood Buckeye Harland Metentl Mntarget Appatin Metcalfend

Ohio Relays Draw 165 Athletes From Regions

The Ohio University Relays set for May 4 at Ohio Stadium will feature 1650 athletes from West Virginia and Ohio in Class A and B events. Class A includes 252 entrants from major high schools. Class B adds 213 Ohio competitors. Relay plaques honor 12 relays with 8 individual medals for top finishes, and the meet emphasizes team scoring to give smaller schools a chance at awards.

Ohio University Ohio Stadium West Virginia Ohio Pollanebee Moundaville Charleston Meet Bank Oak Hill Huntington Parkersburg Borinefield Toledo Devitbies Marietta Chillicothe Stewart New Marshfield Iroveport Fairview Rutland Mainbridge the Plains Lebanon Lewinville Lynchburg Milford Powell Belore Kilbourne Upeper Artington H E. B. Bryan Athens Chamber of Commerce

Reds Reassign Veteran Infielder Morrissey to Minor Leagues

Cincinnati Reds release veteran infielder Joe Morrissey who heads to the minors. Under terms of the deal he may be recalled anytime to reinforce the current Reds infield.

Cincinnati Joe Morrissey Cincinnati Reds Eption Red Infeld

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