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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
11
Louisville race scene buzzes as Nellie Flag, Man O War's granddaughter and top filly of 1934, returns to contend against a strong field in the 1935 Kentucky Derby suited for a grueling mile and a quarter at Churchill Downs.
A fragmented account describes Derby week with fans, money, and tense moments. It mentions attendance ahead of time, weather, and clashes among fans, with references to Cubs Pirates and notable figures amid onlookers and a festive but unsettled atmosphere.
Details of the sixty first Derby for three year olds at a mile and a quarter with 840000 added and 6000 to second 3000 to third 1000 to fourth. Probable starters include Nellie Flag Today Omaha Commonwealth Psychic Bid Sun Fairplay Boxthorn Whopper Roman Soldier Whisko Morpluck J Bernard McCarthy Blackbirder Bluebeard. Nellie Flag favored at 5 to 1 with Today a rival. Weather heavy rain and mud expected. Derby record 2 014.5 set by Twenty Grand in 1981.
In Oakland California Maxie Rosenbloom born 1941 2 from New York fought Homer Brandis from San Francisco at the arena The bout ended with Rosenbloom securing a points victory over Brandis The result adds another win to Rosenbloom s boxing record while Brandis suffers a loss on the scorecards
Barry Grayson profiles Johnny Whitehead, a Texas farm boy turned pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, and Vernon Washington as key figures in a hopeful White Sox revival. The piece notes Whitehead’s rapid rise, sidearm delivery, and potential to anchor the rotation for years, alongside Simmons’ praise and Dykes’ expectations.
Young players dominate early season as White Sox and Reds rely on rookies. Vernon Washington Ray Radcliff and John Whitehead lead Sox with strong starts while Reds rookie trio Riggs Myers Kampouris push veteran return. Standouts include Darrell Blanton Beau Bell Almada and several pitchers amid rainouts.
Emil Dusek of Omaha defeated Garigaldi of Italy in Camden. In Cincinnati Chariley Fischer of Wisconsin beat Fred Curry of Hartford while Ivan Rasputin of Russia beat Turp Grimes of Dayton and Gil La Cross of France defeated Babe Kasaboski of Toronto.
Hiram senior Jimmy Kelker aims to break the Ohio Conference pole vault record of 12 feet 0 inches. He cleared 12 feet 4 inches last week and will attempt the record at a dual meet with Baldwin Wallace in Hiram on Saturday.
The Rev. Abram W. Sparks aged 48, secretary of home missions for the General Convention of the Christian Church, died there Thursday. The obituary notes his long service and leadership within the denomination.
The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association will stage 11 matches at the Dayton Rifle and Revolver Club range on May 25 and 26. Champions from 1934 are expected to participate, with state titles to be decided for 22 caliber and 38 caliber or larger pistols.
Athens Motorcycle Club met Thursday night to discuss plans for the coming season and a merit system for attendance. The group announced a wiener roast next Thursday at the clubhouse on U 8 50 N near Sugar Creek, urging members to bring their own food for themselves and their wives as the clubhouse was completed remodeled.
National league matchups list Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Brooklyn while American games set St Louis in wet conditions and Detroit and Cleveland host Philadelphia. Association fixtures include Toledo at Minneapolis and Columbus at St Paul with Louisville at Kansas City and Indianapolis at Milwaukee.
Chicago reports Thomas Jefferson Hickey and Donte Bush clash over player conduct. Hickey defends aggression as key to wins while opposing friendliness fears compromise. Bush cites Kansas City protest over interference. rain postpones two key matchups among St Paul Milwaukee and Minneapolis Kansas City.
The 1985 baseball season starts Sunday at Radcliff Baseball Park as the Capital City Monarchs of Columbus meet the Vinton County All Stars. Judge W J Jones will deliver the first pitch at 2 00 p m. The Monarchs feature top local and regional colored players from last year’s Columbus Stars Yellow Jackets Travelers and Blacksox with Van Meater and Phillips returning as pitcher and catcher. The All Stars roster includes Atkinson King Swaim the Honey Sprague twins Beanie Radcliff Barnes McGhee Mollihan Cunningham Pauley Collins and Jack Mollihan.
The Ohio University Relays, Ohio Stadium on May 4, will draw near 500 entrants from top Ohio and West Virginia high schools. Sandusky and Toledo Devilbiss loom as early favorites with strong showings expected from Fast Bank Huntington and Follanshee. Eight relay plaques will be awarded, five to Class A and three to Class B, plus chances for individual honors especially from smaller schools. An open 120 yard low hurdles features both classes.
Ohio State University launches a spring athletic carnival featuring football baseball track polo tennis golf archery and a symphony concert. Friday includes Buckeye vs Alabama polo and a football scrimmage plus later events. Saturday covers basketball baseball polo track dancing and an archery golf classic final with 100 entrants.
Malcolm T. Hill, former national ranking tennis star from Baton, officiates the first National Preparatory School Tennis Tournament at Kenyon College. Nine schools from seven states entered as the event runs through Saturday.
Ohio University's baseball team heads to Huntington to face Marshall College while the track squad visits Oxford to meet Miami University. Marshall seeks a repeat Buckeye title as Ohio aims to avenge a single early loss. The Miami track roster features standout Amaden Oliver challenging Bobcats.
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