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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1935

Page

5

Multiple colleges eyed as strong conference rivals

A scattered discussion lists Duke North Carolina and several others as potential strong intercollegiate contenders. The piece notes teams like Syracuse Fordham Pitt Temple Carnegie Tech and Indiana as possible rivals with emphasis on football and basketball talent. It hints at strategic alignments across regions and names several universities involved in the debate.

Corea Columbia Fordham Syrah U Pitt Temple Yesne Carnegie Midhwan State Detroit Ohio State Ohio

Bobcats Face Dayton in Home Debut at Ohio Stadium

Ohio University 1935 squad, fresh from three wins, gears to host Dayton Flyers in Ohio Stadium. Dayton, paced by Vince McDonough, arrives off a tough loss to DePaul with a bruising line and fast backfield. Ohio will be without Ducky Dunn and George DeStefano, reshuffling Holmquist Morris Jurkovic Snyder to fill gaps.

Ohio University Bobcats Rio Grande Wilmington Don Peden Ohio Stadium University of Dayton Buckeye Flyers Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Marshall College Dayton DePaul Chicago Northwestern Wildcat Ohio Vince McDonough McDonough Illinois John Carroll Marshall Ducky Dunn George DeStefano Ed Holmquist DeStefano Bill Morris Bill Jurkovic Bob Snyder

What's On The Air Tuesday Program On WLW CBS

A jam packed schedule lists Terband fect Armstrong aging Lacy Orphan Annie and various orchestras and guest stars across WLW CBS and other stations. Highlights include Heinrich Ros and Myrt and Marge along with Pennsylvanians March of Time and Kohler music bands.

Terband Armstrong Lacy Annie Thomas Fu Andy Uae Tunesen Abner Mery Crane Duchin Beder Messner Jack Armstro Tito Buck Rogers Benny Venus Myrt Marge Kate Smith Boake Carter Frank Munn

Hartnett Named National League MVP for 1935

Gabby Hartnett, Chicago Cubs catcher, won the 1935 National League MVP with 75 points from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Dizzy Dean finished second with 66, Wally Berger tied for sixth with 20, and Arky Vaughan was third with 45 points as Hartnett’s bat and defense aided a late Cubs title drive.

Philadelphia Charles Gabby) Hartnett Chicago Cubs Baseball Writers’ Association of America James C. Isaminger Philadelphia Inquirer Hartnett Cubs Worcester Mass Bruins Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Dean Wally Berger Boston Braves Arky Vaughan Pittsburgh Billy Herman Gabby

Xavier Back Rocks Scoring Race With Four TDs

Xavier Musketeers junior Roarin John Koprowski rose to second in Ohio college football scoring after four touchdowns against the Haskell Indians. Koprowski boosted his season total to 49, 18 behind Ray Zeh of Western Reserve, with runs of 76 65 46 and 34 yards.

Roarin John’ Koprowski Xavier Musketeers Haskell Indians John Ray Zeh Western Reserve Koprowski Cleveland Xavier Clem Crowe Husky Transylvania Zeh Baldwin-Wallace Joe Williams Ohio State Northwestern Adams Robison Ohio Northern Polar Bears Bowling Green

Intricate football spinners demand timing and teamwork

The article stresses that successful offense hinges on precise timing and strict adherence to assignments. It warns that passes misthrown by the center disrupt plays and that blocking backs must move quickly to clear paths, while overtiming leads to fumbles as players guess the ball’s trajectory.

Regional Wrestling Results From Multiple Venues

In Wilmington Joe Savoldi 200 of Three Oaks Mich defeated Dick Raines 230 Dallas Tex one fall. In Camden Ernie Heffner 228 Kansas City defeated Casey Berger 215 Shultz Creek Ky two falls of three. Portland Cement O Neil 115 Deering Me defeated Meisheka 175 Arabia two falls of three. In Chicago Ireland 219 defeated Chief Little Wolf 215 Trinidad Col. In Monta Yvon Robert 213 Montreal defeated Charlie Strack 228 Pittsburgh two falls out of three.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Joe Savoldi Chica Ireland Chief Little Wolf Trinidad Colorado Monta

Jews See Olympian Path Blocked by Boycotts in Germany

In Berlin, Jewish athletes face widespread discrimination as Nazi officials pressure Aryan clubs and restrict access to facilities. Jewish leagues report many clubs losing support while officials promise no hindrance to Olympic participation, complicating training ahead of the 1936 Games.

Germany A. D. Stefpferud Berlin Athletic Society National League For Exercise International Olympic Committee Garmisch-Partenkirchen Nationa Union of Jewish Front

Truscon Co Bought by Republic Steel Corp

The Republic Steel Corp. announced Monday it has acquired the controlling interest in the Truscon Steel Co. terms and specifics were not disclosed leaving the transaction to corporate announcements and market implications.

Truscon CO Youngstown Republic, Steel Corp Truscon Steel Co

Louis' Trainer Free on Bond in Chicago Shooting

Jack Blackburn, Louis' long time trainer, is out on $5,000 bond after a Sunday night pistol exchange that injured bystander Enoch Houser. Blackburn faces a hearing November 19 on an assault with intent to kill charge. Louis blames Blackburn for his rise to heavyweight prominence amid the chaotic incident.

Joe Louis Jack Blackburn Blackburn Enoch Houser Blackburn Louis

Wildcats to See Gophers in Homecoming Sellout

Minneapolis report says Minnesota will host Northwestern with a near capacity crowd. Five thousand sideline seats were sold for fans seeking a front row view as officials expected about 50 to 58 thousand in attendance.

Gophers Wildcats Minneapolis Minnesota Northwestern

Gridders Donate Blood to Player at Albany College

Albany Ore The Albany College football squad of 11 regulars and substitutes offered blood for gravely ill teammate Gravely hospitalized center Joe Tercheria. Blood donated by John Nichol and five others tested, with all players volunteering regardless of the Pacific University game.

Albany Ore Joe Tercheria Pacific University John Nichol Tercheria

Nebraska trainer Doc McLean buried today

Lincoln Neb the University of Nebraska athletic trainer Martin J Doc McLean who died last Sunday will be buried today His services extended beyond football as he rushed to Chicago before the 1935 World Series to treat Gabby Hartnett’s arm He endured three nights of sleep loss but spoke of the event only to close friends

Lincoln Neb Martin J Doc’ McLean University of Nebraska Uni McLean Chicago Gabby Hartnett

PGA Tourney Semis Carded as Youth Faces Experience

In Oklahoma City semi finals pit four players, youth Al Zimmermann of Portland and Johnny Revolta of Milwaukee against veterans Tommy Armour and Al Watrous. Revolta eliminated Walter Hagen, Zimmerman ousted Paul Runyan, Armour edged Ed Dudley in extra holes, Watrous defeated Horton Smith as birdie runs closed the match. Watrous’ clutch putting carried him to the win.

al Zimmerman Johnny Revolta Tommy Armour al Watrous Portland Ore Milwaukee Revolta Runyan Zimmerman PGA Paul Runyan Walter Hagen Eddie Schultz Troy Armour Ed Dudley Horton Smith Watrous Smith

Bidwill questions timekeeping after Pittsburgh loss

Chicago Cardinals owner Charles Bidwill said he will contact Joe Carr to press closer attention to officiating clocks. He argued the team faced a short count against Pittsburgh Pirates when 2 minutes 17 seconds remained after a late Cardinals drive.

Chicago Charles Bidwill Chicago Cardinals Joe FE Carr National Professional Football League Bidwill Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinals Earl Cavanaugh Lou Gordon

Dexter Church Revival Ends at Old Dexter

A ten day revival led by Rev Leah Weatherby ends in Dexter with seven new church members. Local moves include Nellie and Callie Nelson visiting Ashville and Colum bus, Everett Michael relocating to Parker Run, and Mr Cartwright moving to the Winn farm. Households in Huntington and Gallipolis visit graves of Smiths and Martins. Violets bloom in Dexter and Eliza Turner recovers from an appendix operation. The smallest known star is about the size of the earth.

Danville Winn Ernest Martin Everett Peoples Huntington W. Va Mamie Smith Charles Switzer Gallipolis M. C. Smith Hugg C. M. Martin Hebbardsville Bessie Phillips Baltimore William McMorrow C. Cook Phillips Rutland Garnet Dunfee David Walker Starr Halil Millie Hager William Davis J. F. Bowles Harley Musser Myra Musser Cora Penny Wolfpen Heil French Harrisonville Dexter Dora Romines Laura McCann Eliza Turner Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens William Gillogly Albany Blanche Devis

Indiana Hoosiers Face Ohio State After Tough Setbacks

Indiana coach Bo McMillin debates improving ground to touchdown efficiency as the Hoosiers prepare for Ohio State. Injury woes hit Ohio State with Merle Wendt broken nose and Jim Karcher shoulder, while Minnesota and Iowa squads drill and Wisconsin and Purdue sit out heavy work.

Chicago Indiana Hoosiers Alvin “Bo McMillin Ohio State Michigan Cincinnati McMillin Buckeyes Merle Wendt Northwestern Jim Karcher Frank Fisch Stan Pincura Charley Hamrick Ernie Roush George Brungerd Inwood Smith Bill Boston Minnesota Lynn Waldorf Gopher Gophers Les Lindberg Illinois Towa Hawkeyes Reguilara Wisconsin Purdue

Perry Funeral Rites in Success Church for Charles Perry

A large crowd attended the funeral of Charles Perry at the Success Christian Church on Wednesday. He died Monday from a broken neck suffered seven weeks earlier when struck by a passing truck while walking near his home. Police report in Marion state Chief William Marks arrested Floyd Sayers and George B. Beachum on 35 burglary charges across multiple counties.

Long Bottom Charles Perry Success Christian Church Fred 8. Caldwell Gladys Oliver Winchester Ind Tucker Indianapolis Bertha Reed Pt. Pleasant Rec Cent L. R. Cottle William Coleman Liverpool D. L. Pigott Liberty Mae DeWitt Parkersburg Lewie Arnold J. B. Shumaker Rochester Standard of Co M. W. Stewart Stewart Hughes O. E. German Sidney Stewart Kanaugs Riggs Marion William Marks Floyd Sayers George B. Beachum Co Llumbus Kenton Bucyrus Mansfield Gallon

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