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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1935

Page

9

Cincinnati Reds face changes amid 1996 season buildup

The report outlines financial and personnel shifts around the Reds under owner Mack Phail and executive Powell Crosley Jr. It notes new players, lighting upgrades, and tax considerations shaping the club's future, including plans for attendance, expenses, and profit expectations as the 1996 season approaches.

Redleg Financial Cincinnati Reds Hese United States Pittsburgh Campbell Alexark Erickson Lewis Lew Riggs Tve Jammy Byrd Babe Eidint Peienati Club Tte Larry MacPhail Powell Crosley Jr

Millfield Starter Dilemma At Ohio U For Dayton Game

Ohio University coach Don Peden faces lineup questions for the Dayton Saturday game. Likely fullback is Bill Jurkovic with Bill Schmidt ready, and Joe Guerra edges Ed Holmquist at tackle. Bob Snyder may start tailback if Jurkovic shifts, while Bill Morgan could start at right end over Mel Platzke after strong play at Marshall. Police investigate a $3000 jewelry theft from Mr and Mrs Victor Sabin’s Tacoma car.

Don Peden Ohio University Dayton Peden Ohio DeStefano Dunn Joe Guerra Millfield Ed Holmquist Bill Jurkovice Bill Schmidt Schmidt Jurkovic Bob Snyder Snyder Bobcats Bill Morgan Mel Platzke Morgan Marshall Cleveland Victor Sabin Tacoma Wash

Charities to Receive Shares From Bears College game

Checks for 8313 will be paid Thursday to three Chicago charities as their share of proceeds from the Chicago Bears College All Star game at Soldier Field on August 20. After taxes and expenses, 24937.15 remained for division, with 94481.40 gate and 77450 attendance. The Bears won the game 5 to 0.

Chicago Chicago Bears Soldier Field The Chicago Tribune Bears

Scots Hope To Break Mounts' Victory String

Wooster College football aims to halt Mount Union's unbeaten streak as Coach L C Boles studies defensive schemes. Other teams prep for key games including Cincinnati, Ohio Wesleyan, Kenyon, Western Reserve, Ashland, Oberlin, and Miami with various lineup changes and injuries noted.

Associated Press Wooster College Mount Union L. C. Boles Russ Cohen Linus Haley Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Wittenberg Lambert Kenyon Paul Milliken Columbus Hobart Western Reserve Warren Red Cats Findlay Ashland Baldwin Wallace Lawrence Franks Cleveland Ray Ride Case Oberlin Ride Sherman Lyle Toledo Wally Cooper Robert Harrison Oxford Miami Alfred Holbrook College O'Connor Groomes Union College

Spurgeon Illini Counter To Simmons In Heavyweight Showdown

Illinois faces Iowa in a key Big Ten clash at Memorial Stadium as 154-pound sophomore Lowell Spurgeon steps up to challenge Iowa star Oze Simmons. Spurgeon has shown speed and versatility, while Iowa may miss injured backs Dick Bowlin, Lawrence Haltom, Joe Richards, and captain Dick Crayne.

Chicago Champaign Oze Simmons Iowa Lowell Spurgeon Illinois Memorial Stadium Filii Simmons Hawkeye Star Doug Mills Mills Tllmois Spurgeon Les Lindberg Ohio University Washington University of St. Louis Iilini Southern California Tsilinois Bob Zuppke Illini Hawkeyes Colgate Ossie Leem Dick Bowlin Lawrence Haltom Joe Richards Dick Crayne

Woman Professor Dies at Otterbein College Head of Fine Arts

Mrs. Is bel Scott, 68, longtime head of Otterbein College fine arts department, dies Monday in Westerville Ohio. Native of Tennessee, she led the department for 19 years and contributed to the college’s cultural program.

Westerville Mrsa Isbel Scott Otterbein College Tennessee

Farm Imports Rise Sharply in September Trade Figures

Commerce department statistics show farm products imports up significantly in September while exports remained weak. Major increases noted in agricultural commodities and related goods, signaling a shift in trade balance for farm products.

Washington Commerce Department

Garden Jacobs merger seals Louis Schmeling title path in 1936

New York reports the fifth merger between Madison Square Garden and Michael Strauss Jacobs clears the way for Joe Louis to fight Max Schmeling in June with a winner facing James J. Braddock in September. The potential Garden Jacobs deal aims to extend through the 1936 outdoor season, leveraging Louis under contract until 1940 and noting past grosses of Louis's New York and Chicago bouts.

Garden Jacobs Louis Max Schmeling New York Madison Square Garden Michael Strauss Jacobs Joe Louis James J. Braddock Long Island City Bowl Detroit Chicago Louis-Schmeling Paulino Brown Carnera Levinsky Baer Braddock-Baer

Winning Plays of 1935 Navy vs Army Highlight

The report details a 1935 service game where Kim Whitehead feigned a reception, drew defenders, and left end runs by Al Hessberg produced a long leftward score. Hessberg avoided Navy tacklers Robertshaw Pratt and Schmidt to finish the play.

Kim Whitehead Frank al Hessberg Whitehead Robertshaw Navy Pratt Schmidt

Boxing Roundup of Champion Fights Across Cities

Freddie Miller retained the world featherweight title with a points win over Vernon Cormier in Boston. Tony Falco defeated Teddy Loder in New York, while Tommy Freeman stopped Billy Hood in Miami Beach. Retzlaff, Wise man, Legrone, Cronin, Dugan, and Zorrita had victories in St Paul Des Moines Los Angeles and Brooklyn with several bouts ending by points or stoppage.

Associated Press Boston Freddie Miller Vernon Cormier Worcester Mass Honey Mellody Tommy Rawson, Jr New York Tony Falco Philadelphia Teddy Loder Miami Beach Fla Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Ark Billy Hood Orlando Paul—Charley Retzlaff Leonard N. D Ford Smith Kalispell Mont Petit Farrare Des Moines Iowa Lew Thomas Indianapolis Paul Lee Mickey Walker Davenport Drew Hymie Wiseman Frank Wolfram Canada Jimmy Legrone Jess Ackerman Steve Cronin Jimmy Constance Jackie Dugan Waterloo George Keener Los Angeles Leon Zorrita Nick Pastore Brooklyn Tucson Ariz Henk Bath Fort Morgan Co O Terry O’brien Tacoma Wash

Ishell and Drake Replace Carter Purvis As Touchdown Twins

Purdue University gains fresh fame with Johnny Drake fullback and Col IShell as new touchdown partners replacing Carter and Purvis. The Febrile season has Purdue rising in the Western Conference as Ishell and Drake recover from early injuries and threaten national attention amid tight standings with Purdue Ohio State and Minnesota in chase for the conference crown.

Ishell Drake Carter Purvis Touchdown Twins Boilermakers University of Minnesota Minneapolis Purdue University Duane Purvis Jim Carter Johnny Drake Purdue Fordham Lafayette Ohio State Minnesota Isbell Mid-West

Jews barred from German Olympic prep under Nazi-era policies

Berlin reports outline two answers to Jewish participation in the 1996 Olympics. The German Olympic Committee claims autonomy to bar Jews, while Jews insist training access is blocked by SA and secret police, denying pools, halls, and fields and forcing disbandment in Meiningen.

Germany Berlin S. A Meiningen

Big Midwestern contest set with Iowa and Illinois at Urbana

The article previews a tight clash between Iowa and Illinois in Urbana as a marquee middle western contest. Notre Dame appears strong for subsequent games while Navy is not expected to challenge. Michigan visits the East to face Columbia with Renner guiding passing plays. Indiana may challenge Ohio State, while Michigan State faces Washington University and Marquette meets Mississippi.

ADC Ptre Saueee Ohio State Heekin Willams Dye Notre Dame Shakespeare Layden Carideo Purdue Bell Drake Nebraska LaNoue Cardwell Michigan Renner Marquette Buivid Guepe Minnesota Roscoe Levoir Glen Seide Illinois Lindberg Henry Chicago Jay Berwanger Middle West Purdue Irish Buckeyes Columbus Minneapolis Iowa Illinoia Urbana Navy Columbia Wolverines Indiana Michigan State Washington University Mississippi

Armour and Revolta Face Decisive Title Bout in 1980s Spotlight

In Oklahoma City AP reports Tommy Armour and Johnny Revolta meeting for the crown after Revolta's rise with the 1983 Miami Open win. Armour, dominant in majors, faces Revolta who vows to play to par. Armour advances over Al Watrous earlier, 2 and 1.

Oklahoma City Tommy Armour Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Armour Revolta al Zimmerman Portland Ore al Watrous

Wrestling Results From Three Cities

In Peoria Illinois Bad Strangler Lewis 240 of Los Angeles defeated Olaf Olson 225 of Sweden in one fall. In New Haven Joe Savoldi 200 of Three Oaks Michigan defeated Kari Schultz 210 of Germany but Schultz was disqualified for roughness. In Omaha Danno O Mahoney 219 of Ireland defeated Kre Nie Dusek 235 of Omaha in two falls.

Peoria Bad Strangler) Lewis Los Angeles Olaf Olson Sweden New Haven Conn Joe Sa Vold Three Oaks Mich Kari Schultz Germany Schultz Omaha Nebr Danno O' Mahoney Ireland Krenie Dusek

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