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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1935
Page
9
The piece recalls a boxing era with McLarnin and Ross, highlighting a pivotal welterweight clash and the crowd’s roar at a major event. It notes fatal risks in the sport and the guards protecting fighters, amid long histories of fierce bouts and rising champions.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Braves 13 4 as Flint Rhem and Ben Cantwell fell to a barrage of 18 hits. Kampouris, Riggs, and Lombardi powered the offense while Cincinnati climbs to 6 16 16 on the season. Pirates edge Phillies 3 1. Tigers and Athletics win in AL action.
A Tuesday sports snippet highlights Home Run X Parade and its road to glory with a $55,000 prize. The Associated Press frames the event as a notable baseball showcase and career milestone.
The Indianapolis speedway prepares for the annual 500 mile race with 38 drivers, a near silent track after oil cleanups, and gates closed to the public. Sixteen men vied for 16 spots, amid cross winds. race set for 10 am CST with $100,000 in prize money. Newcomers include Floyd Roberts and George Connor among eight debutants.
Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees featured in a game where Hank Greenberg and Bill Rogell drove in all runs with two homers each. Reds outfielder Kampouris connected on two doubles and a triple against the Braves. Browns shortstop Solters delivered a ninth inning single for the winning run and added a double and single. Indians pitcher Harder limited the Senators to 12 hits. Athletics Pinky Higgins homered and drove in three against the White Sox. Pirates Jim Weaver held the Phillies to six hits with seven strikeouts. Additional items note various players and officials from California to New Jersey. Speedway veterans like Moyer, Cummings, Gulotta and Hepburn are expected to push a new speed record, with a prior mark of 104,863 mph set by Cummings in 1934. Crowds formed early for parking in the infield of the 2 1/2 mile course as the speedway drew a growing audience.
In Chicago the Kansas City Blues beat Columbus 6 to 5 after Hobo Carson tore a three-run shot in the 11th inning. Nick Cullop starred for Columbus with a homer and two doubles as St. Paul and Minneapolis prepare for Memorial Day doubleheaders.
National Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York American New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Association Columbus at Toledo Louisville at Indianapolis Kansas City at Milwaukee St Paul at Minneapolis
Dan O Mahoney of Ireland defeated Emil Dusek of Nebraska in straight falls in Providence Rhode Island. George Zaharias of Pueblo Colorado beat Ray Steele of Glendale California in two of three falls in Indianapolis. Gino Garibaldi of Italy defeated Frank Brunowies of Utica New York one fall then beat Eli Fisher of Rutgers in straight falls in New Haven. Ernie Dusek of Omaha defeated Ted Christy of Sunland California in straight falls in San Diego. Hans Steinke of Germany defeated Pat Fraley of Boston in eight minutes six seconds.
Barney Ross defeated Jimmy McLarnin by unanimous decision at the Polo Grounds in 18 hard rounds to reclaim the welterweight title. Referee Jack Dempsey drew controversy from McLarnin’s camp, while Ross absorbed blows and fought on the front foot to win on all score totals. The bout drew 31,000 fans and produced $115,804.21 net on receipts.
Boyer of Muskingum limited Oberlin to three hits as Muskingum defeated Oberlin 5 to 1 in an Ohio Conference baseball game Tuesday in New Concord.
A fragmented note references Matt Hinkel and a choice linked to Fidelity Bridge, suggesting a local decision or endorsement context. The garbled line leaves key details unclear but centers on Hinkel and a decision point involving a Fidelity Bridge project.
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