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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1934

Page

7

Mitch's Musings on Ohio State Coach Schmidt

Mitch notes that an upfront start is vital in ventures and praises Sub Francis Schmidt, the tall Texan coaching Ohio State. He recounts Schmidt inviting reporters to practice, urging focus on players, and argues Schmidt’s openness boosts publicity and team morale. He predicts OSU success tied to Schmidt, while noting public interest hinges on weekly practice access.

Francis Schmidt Hall Ohio State Columbus Schmidt

Butch Hails Dutch Littler as East Youngstown Fixit Coach

Dutch Littler, a former University athlete now coaching at Youngstown East, has stabilized the program and staged the sectional basketball tourney. He secured finances, reduced debts, and eyes a stadium for high school games while continuing to build winning teams across sports.

In General Youngstown Articular Athens Wey Dutch Littler Youngstown East School Mr. Fixit Hasery Itis Reed Ken Dutch Owever State Commission Warren Ea High

Detroit Pilot Is Main Hope Of His Club

Detroit pilot Mickey Cochrane, manager and catcher, is central to the Tigers as doctors weigh appendicitis or other causes of abdominal pain. His condition could decide Detroit’s strength in the 1934 season, with Cochrane aiming to catch 125 games and boost the batting from .245 last year. Hayworth remains as assistant.

Detroit Cochrane Tigers Frank J. Navin Mickey Connie Mack Bucky Harris Detroits Ray Hayworth Hayworth

Champ on Mitt Card in Vincennes Opens Week of Boxing

New York April 2. Fred Miller the NBA featherweight champion fights Moon Mullins in Vincennes Ind in a non title ten rounder tomorrow night. The national boxing schedule lists ten round bouts in Philadelphia New Orleans New York Albany Detroit Oakland New Haven San Diego Kansas City Hollywood Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with contenders Locatelli Perrin Belloise Brouillard Yarosz Ketchell and more.

New York Freddie Miller Moon Mullins Vincennes Ind Philadelphia Cleto Locatelli Eddie Cool New Orleans Jimmy Perrin Los Angeles Ralph Morey Nebraska Detroit Ernie Maurer Detroit Feather Orville Drouillard Windsor Ont Oakland Cal Hans Birkie Jack van Noy New Haven Conn Lou Brouillard Boston Beb. Olin Billy Ketchell Milleville N. J Ken Overlin Norfolk

White Sox spring camp optimism at Brookside Park

Pasadena April 2 The White Sox trainer Fonseca voices optimism as 38 players gather at Brookside Park. He highlights new signees Bonura and Earnshaw and expects a pennant race with strong veterans Appling Dykes Hayes and Kress, plus rookie contenders Snyder Flippen Chamblin. Al Simmons vows a 49 homer season.

Pasadena Lew California Chicago White Sox Fonseca Bonura Luke Appling Jimmy Dykes Minter Hayes Ralph Kress Conrad Flippen Arizona University Joe Chamberlin Waterloo Earnshaw Ed Durham Milton Gaston Joe Heving Sam Jones Ted Lyons Lee Stine San Francisco Phil Gallivan The Pale Hose John Pomorski Montreal Red Sox Tigers Browns White Sox al Simmons

Bottoms Up opens at Ohio Theater in Hollywood comedy

Hollywood satire on film industry bluff and bluster unfolds as three rogues and a movie-ambition girl crash the studios. Buddy DeSylva produced a romatic comedy with songs including Waiting at the Gate on Katy and Turn on the Moon. Cast features Paterson, John Boles, Spencer Tracy, Franchot Tone and Boswell Sisters with strong supporting turns by Thelma Todd and Russ Colombo.

Hollywood Fox Film Ohio Theater Buddy DeSylva Katy Harold Adamson Burton Lane Richard A. Whiting Gus Kahn Pat” Paterson John Boles Spencer Tracy Herbert Mundin Sid Silvers Harry Green Thelma Todd Robert Emmett O'Connor Dell Henderson Suzanne Kasten Douglas Wood

Yankees Beat Baltimore After St. Petersburg Stop

Jacksonville report says the Yankees began their homeward trek from St. Petersburg with a win over Baltimore in an exhibition game. They previously defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9 to 3, improving to 8 wins in 18 starts.

Jacksonville Fifia St. Petersburg Yankees Baltimore Yanks St. Louis Cardinals

Reds release Rice and Crouch to Toronto in IL deal

In Tampa, the Cincinnati Reds outright released outfielder Harry Rice and catcher Frank Crouch to Toronto of the International League. The moves free the Reds to claim a player from Toronto next fall, with Pug Bach moving north to fill Rice's spot on the Reds' second squad.

Tampa Fila Cincinnati Reds Harry Rice Frank Crouch Toronto Pug Bach Rice Reds

Giants and Indians Open Barnstorming Tour in Baton Rouge

The New York Giants and Cleveland Indians began their long barnstorming tour in Baton Rouge with a two game schedule, pausing for a two day intermission before meeting again in Cleveland on April 14 and 15. A recent get-away game at the Indians camp in New Orleans ended with a 2 0 Giants win.

Baton Rouge New York Giants Cleveland Indians Cleveland Indians New Orleans Giants

White Sox Pirates Leave Coast for East Exhibition Tour

The Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates ended coast training and departed for the East. The clubs plan a string of exhibition games en route, with the first game this afternoon in San Bernardino.

Pasadena Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Sox San Bernardino

Cubs Return Home After Spring Training Defeat

The Chicago Cubs ended their spring stay in Los Angeles with a loss. Grace homered for the Pittsburgh Pirates to win 1 0 this inning, giving the Bucs an even split in an eight game series.

Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Har! Grace Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Bucs

Cooper sets new course record in Cavalier open

Virginia Beach April 2. Harry Cooper of Chicago led the Cavalier Country Club open after 36 holes with a par smashing 135, the new course record. Paul Runyan shot 68 to take second, Ky Laffoon third with 188, and Bobby Cruickshank tied for fourth with Wild Bill Mehrhorn at 142, Horton Smith and Tommy Armour sharing fifth after a 72.

Virginia Beach U.P Harry Cooper Chicago Cooper Paul Runyan Ky Laffoon Denver Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Wild Bill Mehrhorn Louisville Horton Smith Tommy Armour

Big Shots of Ten Pin Game Roll Tonight

More than 30 cities send teams to the American Bowling Congress tourney with Milwaukee Kansas City and Pittsburgh squads leading. Record holder Rudy Reipel of Arcades and Franklin Ice Cream show strong form as teams chase the Big Ten team event. Devito tops a 653 series while Chicago Detroit and Madison clubs post high scores and totals around 2,800 to 3,000.

Peoria Iil U.R Milwaukee Kansas City Pittsburgh Plankington Miller's High Life Wilkie Dairy Franklin Ice Cream Schuman Waggoner Fort Pitt Brewing Company George Antic, Jr Smoky City Rudy Reipel Arcades Congress Charlie Reinke Franklins Funeral Directors Columbus Pabst Blue Ribbons Chicago Idle Hour Recreation Devito P. J. Webster J. Sumeracki Detroit Mill George's Madison

Taxi Dancer Talks Sports and Columbia Nightclub Sketch

Henry McLemore reports on Joe Belford's Roseland Dime A Dance Palace introducing a card index to match dancers with customers by knowledge. The piece centers on Chickie Toff and a conversation about Connie Mack's A's and Columbia versus Yale, highlighting club talk and flirtation.

New York U.P Joe Belford Roseland-Dime-A-Dance Palace Broadway Beiford Chickie Toff Yales Columbia Lou Little Ducky Pond

Marion wins Ohio playground basketball title over Kenton

Marion's team captured the Ohio playground basketball tournament in Bowling Green with a 24 to 22 final victory over Kenton. In the semifinals Marion defeated New Philadelphia 27 to 17 while Kenton beat Bowling Green 24 to 23. It was Marion's third title.

Bowling Green U.P Marion Kenton New Philadelphia Merion

Buckeye Spring Sports Open With Ohio University Meet

Ohio State opens its spring sports schedule by facing Ohio University at Athens next Saturday. Coach Floyd Stahl’s infield likely features John McAfee, Alex Clawson, Harrison Wicke, and captain Steve Lewis. Wicke is a former Cornelis player. Outfield candidates include Marty Vidis and John Prosenjak. Keyser, Dolch, and Lester Cook contend for the remaining outfield spot. Battery options include Red Moser or Bob Reilly, with Ken Williams and Ansel Estell as top moundsmen. Veteran Bob Blue is sidelined by pneumonia and Marvin Ulrich by a twisted ankle.

Columbus U.S Ohio State Buckeye Ohio University Athens Floyd Stahl John McAfee Alex Clawson Harrison Wicke Steve Lewis Wicke Cornelis Marty Vidis John Prosenjak Ralph Keyser Walter Dolch Lester Cook Red Moser Bob Reilly Ken Williams Ansel Estell Bob Blue Marvin Ulrich

US Davis Cup squad announced for May practice

The United States Lawn Tennis Association unveiled a five player squad to begin practice on May 14 for Davis Cup international competition in 1984. The quintet to report to captain FR Norris Williams includes Lester R. Stoefen of Los Angeles Francis X Shields of New York Wmer L. Alison of Austin George M. Iwit Jr of Chicago and Sidney F. Wood Jr of New York.

New York U.P United States Lawn Tennis Association FR. Norr Williams Merian Cricket Club Hareford Lester R. Stoefen Los Angeles Francis X Shields Wmer Ll. Alison Austin, Tex George M.iwit, Jr Chicago Sidney F .Wood, Jr

Medica Sets Pace as A A U Meet Opens

Jack Medica, 18, University of Washington, headlines the 1934 senior A A U championships in Columbus. Washington A C star aims for more world marks after NCAA heroics, including a 440 yard freestyle world record and NCAA records in 1600 and 3200 meter events. The top college and club swimmers gather as Michigan dominates NCAA and Southern California earns runner up.

Columbus Ohio State University Michigan Southern California Jack Medica University of Washington Washie A Seattle Jimmy Gilhula Ray Daughters Was A. C Medica Washington

Contract Offered to Gallipolis Pitcher by Springfield

Davis, a local baseball pitcher, receives a contract offer from Springfield in the Mid Atlantic League. He previously played for Peoria in the Three-Eye League that year.

Gallipolis Wib Davis Springfield Peoria

Moulin Rouge Opens at Majestic with Bennett in Dual Role

Constance Bennett debuts in a two part performance in Moulin Rouge at the Majestic Theatre marking her first Twentieth Century production. She performs Coffee in the Morning and Kisses in the Night and Boulevard of Broken Dreams, with a surprising singing voice. The film, a Schenck Zanuck presentation released through United Artists, follows a wife seeking to renew her theatrical career against her husband’s resistance.

Majestic Theatre Constance Bennett Constance Joseph M. Schenck Darryl F. Zanuck United Artists

Beggars In Ermine Stuns Court Theater With Atwill Portrayal

Lionel Atwill delivers a powerful John Dawson in Beggars In Ermine at the Court Theater, a tale of ruin and revenge. After losing his mill and family, Dawson rallies a beggar society to reclaim his fortune, rebuild ties with his daughter, and restore his life, supported by a strong supporting cast and Phil Rosen's direction.

Lionel Atwill John Dawson Dawson Betty Furness Jamieson Thomas H. B. Walthall George Hays James Bush Stephen Grose Astrid Allwyn Phil Rosen Tristram Tupper William T. Lackey

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