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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1935
Page
9
The discussion centers on a proposed 5 point scoring plan and the need to boost local football support. Coaches debate whether to push for reforms while fans push for a definitive plan that increases points and excitement. Strong calls for financial clarity and fair handling of refunds appear in the mix.
Ohio University remains undefeated as Cincinnati Bearcats boast a strong 6-1 record through seven games. Cincinnati leads in points 227 to 141, averages 32 per game versus Ohio’s 23, with home-field dominance and a 29-0 win over Dayton cited along with common opponents. Athletic Director Bird notes tickets remain for the upcoming Cincinnati game as both teams push toward the matchup.
New York report cites coaches across the country blaming insufficient medical care and supervision for rising football fatalities. 29 of 85 deaths involve high school or sandlot play. college ranks show far fewer. Coaches criticize slow whistle, poor coaching in youth play, and missed practice while noting not all fatalities stem from the game itself.
Ohio University football will face Purdue in its 1936 season opener at Lafayette on October 3 under Athletic Director O C Bird. The schedule includes Kent State and five Buckeye Conference games with one potential November 21 contest under consideration.
In Pinehurst North Carolina Willie Klein and Jimmy Hines hold a three stroke edge in the Mid-South professional best ball as they posted a 65 seven under par on the remodeled No 2 course. Ralph Minor and Palmer Mapes sit second after a 68 while defending duo Armour Cruickshank and Kunes Metz also posted 60s for strong starts.
In London Tomy Loughran defeated Maurice Strickland on points, Roy Lazer beat Norman Baines on points in England, Lew Feldman bested Charlie Badami in New York, Alabama Kid won over Sammy Slaughter in Quincy, Hank Ininson knocked out Alfred Rogers in Los Angeles, Johnny Lucas defeated Vincent Reed in Reading. The report lists weights and locations for each bout.
In a tense moment at the 19 yard line a player was stretchered from the field after a tendon injury to his ankle. Shakespeare entered to replace Pitney and connected on a perfect forward pass to Millner for a score as decoys and line pulls by Mazziotti Ruetz Zenner and others set the play.
Glouster born Vloyd Blower son of the late Phil Blower and brother of John Blower shines for California. He earns all America timber as he breaks off a long spiral for two touchdowns aiding the Bears to a 14 to 0 victory over Washington.
Baldwin Wallace faces Findlay Saturday short two key players Bud Haert and Dick Van Aimen due to knee injuries. Coach Ray Watts pushes team hard in practice while Ohio rivals Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Kenyon and Western Reserve prepare for upcoming games amid injury concerns and lineup changes.
SMU coach Matty Bell worries for the Mustangs after Harry Shuford suffers a bad knee and may miss the rest of the season. Returning from a 21 to 0 win over UCLA, SMU eyes a stretch of key games including Arkansas and Texas Christian as Rose Bowl hopes deepen for the Pony Express in Dallas.
Gordon Richards, the leading English jockey for three seasons, rode his 20th winner of the year to again top the country’s riders.
Minnesota fur back Sheldon Beise has endured hard knocks in football to the point both of his teeth are loosened and will likely need removal.
Esky Clark, former Harvard center, will assume the athletic director role at Lafayette University in Easton Pa on January 1. The report confirms the appointment and outlines the new leadership for the university’s athletics program.
CHICAGO Welker Cochran of San Francisco holder of the 18.2 balk line title and Willie Hoppe of New York 18.1 title holder loom as possible winners of the world three cushion billiard championship Cochran has won four straight and tonight faces Augie Kieckhofer of Chicago a former champion Hoppe jumped into undisputed second place by defeating Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia Hoppe has won four of five starts Denton of Kansas City and Kinsey Matsuyama of Tokyo upset the leaders Tuesday Denton beat Layton and Matsuyama defeated Kieckhefer knocking the champions back in the standings
Dr. Hugh M. Parshall of Urbana Ohio purchased Tuesday the four year old filly Rapture 3 2 07 for 1100 dollars in an auction. Sep Palin raced the filly on the grand circuit last season.
The Associated Press reports match results with weight classes and outcomes. Hans Kampfer of Germany at 230 defeated Meyer of Chicago at 210 in Harrisburg by fall. Danno O’Mahoney at 219 from Ireland beat Biber McCoy 217 of Boston by fall in Milwaukee. Ed Don George 226 from New York defeated Charley Strack 228 from Colgate in Newark by fall.
Chicago AP report. Western Conference football coaches face a Herculean task selecting the 1935 all star team. With eight open spots, candidates include Berwanger Widseth and Wendt among many strong backs ends tackles guards and centers from Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Northwestern Ohio State Iowa Purdue Wisconsin and Town players.
Austin Whited of Millfield Ohio R D 2 is named Administrator of the Estate of Ebbie Patrick deceased in Athens County Ohio. Probate Judge 8 M Johnson dated November 5 1935. 11-6-300W
In the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division Guy D. Ridenour is declared bankrupt and files for discharge. A hearing is set for December 13 1935 at 10:00 AM in the United States Court Room Columbus Ohio. Creditors and interested persons may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Filed by Clerk H F Rabe with dates November 11 and 18.
Columbus report notes Judge Will P. Stephenson of West Union Adama County secured on Tuesday nominating petitions from the secretary of state to run again for the Supreme Court.
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