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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1935

Page

13

Boxing Aims and Contenders Near Title Bout

Boxing headlines speak of top contenders like Braddock and Baer and a possible title clash. The piece discusses challengers Am bers Greb Canzoneri and Ross in a heavyweight pursuit with fights at venues including Washington and New York, noting commissions, appeals, and upcoming matches amid rumor and prepared lineups.

Ross McLarein Ambers Boxing Commission Melarnin Frankie Klick Washington

Champs Get Only 4 Hits Off Walters

Walters pitched a four hit, 2 to 1 victory over the world champion Cardinals as the Phillies’ home town hero Bucky Walters moved from third base to pitcher. Blanton suffered his first loss of the season, walking five and uncorking six strikeouts.

Associated Press Darrell Cy) Blanton Pittsburgh Giants Carl Hubbell William Bucky) Walters Phillies Cardinals Bucky Jimmy Wilson Walters George Watkins Virgil Davis Blanton Hubbell Arky Vaughan Indians Yankees Red Sox Chicago Wes Ferrell Rogers Hornsby Browns Athletics Dick Coffman

Par's STARS Desecrated Press Dodgers-Limited in Six Innings

A disrupted game saw Par's STARS defeat Dodgers-Limited in six innings with a five run margin. The Red Sox led early, while two doubles highlighted the Phillies contest. Winnir contributed key plays as the scoreboard swung.

Pari Mutuels to Be Checked at Ohio Race Tracks

The Ohio Racing Commission announced pari mutuels for every race will be checked by track inspectors. Ticket holders may verify wager returns with inspectors. Bahr starting gate gets official approval for Beulah Park opening. Ohio adopts NACRC claiming rule limiting starts after a claim.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Racing Commission Beulah Park National Association of Racing Commissioners

National American standings and matchups listed

National standings show St. Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at meventye, Pittsburgh at New York. American note has Boston at arena and Philadelphia at St. Louis, plus Washington at Detroit and New York at Cleveland. Association games include Columbus at Kansas City and Toledo at Milwaukee with Louisville at St. Paul and Indianapolis at Minneapolis.

National St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York American Boston Arena St. Louis Washington Detroit Cleveland Association Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Brooklyn Pittsbu L. Pet Ste Eesenneen Association Club Indianalis Lautetis Brook Ork Eerie Psisu C. It. Louis Columbus Urday

Leading Batters and Pitching Leaders From AP Baseball

The AP lists top 1934 season leaders with Vaughan Pirates Ott Giants Foxx Athletics Foxx and Johnson Athletics Ott Giants Camilli Phillies and Vaughan Pirates leading in batting and home runs. It also notes Stolen bases by Myers Reds and pitching leaders Parmelee Derringer Whitehead Hudlin with win totals.

Vaughan Pirates Ott Giants Taylor Dodgers Camilli Phillies Terry Herman Martin Cardinals Hafey Reds Bartell Leiber Collins J. Moore Myers Parmelee Derringer Foxx Athletics Finney Bonura White Sox Radcliffe Johnson Hayes Gehringer Tigers Washington Hemsley Browns Vosmik Hughes

Dexter Nine Opens Season at Home Sunday

Dexter Ohio begins 1935 baseball season at home against Vinton with several new players. Last year Dexter went 15 and 7. Vinton, fresh off a 1934 win over Silver Bridge and a 14 inning tie with CCC, travels to Dexter with Turner and McCann on the mound and Pickens Parfitt behind the plate. Teams wishing contests should write the Dexter manager. Ohio State and Michigan sports clash in Ann Arbor with baseball, tennis, and track events over the weekend.

Dexter Vinton Silver Bridge CCC Turner McCann Pickens Parfitt Ohio

Ambers and Canzoneri Meet for Lightweight Crown

New York AP reports a 15 round lightweight title bout at Madison Square Garden between Lou Ambers and Tony Canzoneri to crown a new champion after Barney Ross abdicated the 135 pound class. Ambers favored at 9 to 5, about 19 000 tickets expected and receipts near 50 000 dollars. Canzoneri, veteran of 125 fights, must seize the early lead to keep the crown as a former holder seeks to repeat.

New York Tony Canzoneri Lou Ambers Madison Square Garden Chicago Barney Ross Ambers Herkimer Canzoneri al Singer

Wrestling results in Camden and Portland

Paul Boesch of New York won on disqualification over Emil Dusek of Omaha at Camden. In Portland Maine Maurice Ducharme of France defeated Pat Schaeffer of California.

Camden N. Y Paul Boesch New York Emil Dusek Omaha Portland Maurice Ducharme France Pat Schaeffer California

Baseball: Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati in 14th Inning Thriller

In a 14 inning interleague game Brooklyn out slugged Cincinnati 7 runs to 6. Myers hit a homer for Brooklyn while Kampouris Byrd and Cuccinello added two base hits each. Babich took the loss with Johnson and MacPayden also pitching. Benge earned the win as Campbell, Pool, and Cuccinello drove in the decisive runs.

Prey Gelmann Bensep Hmann MacFayden Cincinnati Koenecke Myers MacPayden Campbell Pool Cucciniello Taylor Phelps Riggs Byrd Kampouris Cuccinello Brooklyn Babich Johnson Benge Mone Herrmann

Yankees Trade for Malone in Ruth Deal Shakeup

The Yankees paid 15000 to acquire pitcher Pat Malone from the National League, with NL club owners withholding details from managers. Casey Stengel pushed for Malone to bolster a pennant bid while Cubs balked at the waiver. Malone found relief role success with New York as Babe Ruth loomed center stage in a potential pennant run.

Yankees Ruth Babe Joe Big Pat Malone Cubs Malone Brooklyn Gowanus Canal Casey Stengel Casey Dodgers Powers That Be Pittsburgh Cy Blanton Jim Weaver Guy Bush Charley Grimm Pat Big Pat Yanks McCarthy

Kin der shoots five straight birdies then eagle at Pinehurst

Asbury Park pro Johnny Kinder delivers a rare five birdies in a row at Pinehurst during the 1952 North and South Open. He explains how an eagle on the 10th hole surprised him and shares technical notes on mashioniblick use and stance for the shot.

Johnny Kinder Asbury Park N. J Kinder Pinehurst

Marietta College Beats Ohio University 6 1 in Tennis

Marietta College defeated Ohio University 6 to 1 on the Ohio courts Thursday in a tennis match.

Marietta College Ohio University Ohio Courts

Baer Eases Back After Studio Accident

Heavyweight champion Max Baer sustained a powder burn on his chest and a tetanus shot after a radio skit accident in Asbury Park New Jersey. He said the scare won’t keep him down and expects to be back in a day or two to train for Guy Braddock.

Asbury Park N. J Max Baer Baer Braddock

Omaha Aids Favored To Win Preakness At Pimlico

Omaha the Gallant Fox offspring is pegged as the betting favorite for the 45th Preakness at Pimlico. Twelve entries include Nellie Flag and challengers from Psychic Bid to Commonwealth, with 35,000 fans expected and officials from Washington visiting as Gov. Nice eyes Omaha's bid for a Derby-Preakness double.

Baltimore Pimlico Churchill Downs Nellie Flag Omaha Gallant Fox William Woodward Belar Stud John Nance Garner Joseph E. Byrne Harry W. Nice Maryland Warren Wright Downs Sir Barton Burgeo King Black Helen Boxthorn Bill Hurley Commonwealth Walter M. Jeffords Fireborn W. A. Jones Furfiber Dewitt Page Mantagna Mrs Bromiey Brannon Breckinridge Long Legume

Muskingum College Edges Marietta In Pitchers’ Duel

Muskingum College defeated Marietta 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel on Thursday. Maw Hinney allowed only four hits for the winners.

NEW Concord Muskingum College Marietta Mawhinney

23 Schools To Take Part In S E District Track Meet

The Southeastern District Track and Field Meet at Ohio Stadium Saturday will include eight Class A and fifteen Class B schools. About 210 boys are entered. the first three in each event advance to the May 24 25 State meet at Ohio State. Chillicothe and Wheelersburg are favored to win. Stewart is a strong Class B contender. Final rounds occur Saturday afternoon after morning finals. Ohio University athletes assist officiating and scoring. O C Bird is meet manager.

Ohio Stadium Ohio State William Herbert Ohio Chillicothe Wheelersburg Stewart Athens Ohio University Ohio University Physical Education Department C. Bird Washington D. H Jackson Ironton Marietta Gallipolis Portsmouth Wellston the Plains Lynchburg Cadmus Rio Grande Minford Waverly Bain

Silver Bridge 9 To Meet Chester In Sunday Baseball Clash

Chester plays Silver Bridge in the third game of the season after opening with a 6 1 win over Syracuse and a 7 0 win over Winton. Chester fields Knight Knights Knight Nesselroad Gaul and Quilien and Beegie Eiselstein in the lineup while Silver Bridge starts Brothers Hager Grimm Bradshaw Esque Grimm Valentine Grinston Hardway and Story with Hardway owning by the St Louis Nationals.

Chester Silver Bridge Syracuse Winton E Knight H. Knight D. Knight Nesselroad Gaul N Knight D. Beegie B. Eiselstein Quilien Brothers Hager C. Grimm Bradshaw Esque J. Grimm Valentine Grinston Hardwey Harry Grimm Story Hardway St. Louis Nationals Huntington

Birds' Box Score Kansas City Nana RHOA ABRHOA Atmens 1233

Columbus defeats Kansas City 9 to 1 in nine innings. Nunes, Fellis, George, Ankenman, and Gutteridge lead offense with multiple hits. Klinger and Stiles split pitching duties with Stiles allowing three runs in 3 innings.

Kansas City Schulte Klinger Bullen Smith aValent Totele eRan Alexander Columbus Keneas City Errora Kreevich Mascott Nunes Fallis George Ankenman Gutteridge Cullop Pullis Padgett Sulik Bacrifice Sehulte French Stiles

Ohio high school crowns chase for state honors

District meets across Ohio set this weekend in track baseball golf and tennis as teams vie for state titles in Columbus. Southeastern district events led by Dr O O Bird of Ohio University run Friday and Saturday at Athens with other districts staging May 17 and 18.

Columbus Ohio Martins Ferry McDonald Cleveland Collinwood Wooster Tiffin Defiance Athens Cincinnati Bird U. Mred O. O. Bird Ohio University Toledo Scott Delta Cincinnati Withrow Mayfield Heights Dayton Fairview Milt Bilberman Cleveland Shaw Paul Graebner Carroll Barthelmy Lakewood

Badminton Aids Netters For Davis Cup Conditioning

Sidney Byle may join the United States Davis Cup team this year as he trains here in badminton. Woods says the game is an excellent conditioning method for tennis players and strengthens reflexes and stamina.

Netters Hollywood Sidney B. Myle United States Woods

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