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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
5
Edwin C. Alabama Pitts, famed inmate at Sing Sing, is released and plans to make a living via a talent developed in prison. The former star athlete aims to launch a professional baseball career after his release.
Italian wrestler Gino Garibaldi defeated Jim Henry of Tulsa Oklahoma in a Toronto match, winning both falls to claim victory in straight sets.
Wanted Poultry offers cash for all flocks and surplus by Radekin and Carr at West End Produce Co. Free culling service and purchase available. Contact 6161. Classified ad dated 2-9-11. Also trade notice for a double house in Columbus for Logan area. Phone reference 156 a fo Logan, 0. 16-3w. Health ad promotes Udga stomach relief with free sample at Risch Pharmacy. 6-6-5w.
For Rent three furnished rooms for light housekeeping centrally located at 37 E Hunter St Logan call 3452. Also another listing for two rooms furnished for light housekeeping Hunter St Logan with no money no taxes. George Estep of Logan Route 1 was a business visitor in Logan today.
Jack Gibbons of St. Paul outpointed Jimmy Belmont of North Braddock Pennsylvania while Billy Nichy of Charter Oak Pennsylvania outpointed Joe Kirkwood of Washington DC.
The article contrasts boxing’s decline with rising wrestling profits led by promoter Jim Curley. It highlights Ed Don George as a Curley protege likely to dethrone Jim Londos, depicting boxing’s colorful, lucrative venue yet inviting debate on rules. It also notes Johnny Murray joining the St. Louis Cardinals and other local sports observations.
Pop Foster, the manager, mentored a freckled faced young fighter in early A. C. bouts. Under his care the boxer developed into a welterweight champion, ensuring a life of financial security.
Allen and Landis powered the Maytags to a 4-2 win over the Nelsonville Independents at the athletic field. Landis fanned many southern hitters with a sharp airplane ball while Maytags capitalized on timely hits including Fickle and Allen. Gene Young made a notable infield catch as the Maytags built leads in the first, second, fifth, and sixth innings.
Five of Ohio's 15 entries in the national open remained in contention at Oakmont. Al Espinosa led with 75, followed by Phil Perkins, Billy Burke, and O M Transue on 77 to 79. Transue’s amateur status kept him near the front, while Bil Roach of Madeira faltered with 85.
A class of fifteen beginners began under Lancaster pro Phil Silver at the Hocking Valley club greens. The first lesson covered fundamentals including grip and swing principles. Silver will return Sunday for more instruction and again the following Thursday by appointment.
Edwin C Alabama Pitts the Sing Sing Prison star athlete faced a ban from the International League for wearing a label ex convict. Fans and players nationwide protested, aided by figures from Dizzy Dean to everyday supporters who paid 50 cents for bleacher seats.
James Herbert Allen, 1%, father of two, was sentenced by Judge William C. Coleman to 12 years in the federal reformatory at Chillicothe Ohio on a charge of extortion. The sentencing occurred yesterday in Baltimore Maryland.
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