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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

9

7 Pin 'tars To Roll Tra Til April 5

Teams Cleveland and Fort Wayne expected to star in the annual Amer owling Congress tournament. Bodis leads with top averages, while Mercurio Koepp Bodis Steiner Jr. and others post strong scores as night action unfolds with limited standings change anticipated.

Tra U.P Cleveland Fort Wayne Aldorf Lagers Ndt Shang Mercurio Eddie Koepp Joe Bodis Kris Bodis Wooster Sam- St. Louis Ekers Pittsburgh Johnson Bob Allen Mich Lho

Ohio University hosts Ohio State in Big Ten tilt at Ohio Field

Ohio University's baseball team prepares to host Ohio State at Ohio Field Saturday in their second Big Ten game in a week. Vern Wolfe is favored to start on the mound after a solid season debut against Illinois, with Peden likely sticking to a similar lineup as against Indiana. The lineup features Schreiber, Siegel, Lassman, and Rapp in the infield, while Don Nelson, Bill Schmidt, and Barter headline a sharpening outfield trio. Woody Wills strengthens the battery behind the plate as the team aims for improved hitting and defense to counter the Buckeyes stronger club.

Ohio University Ohio State Ohio Field Bobcats Illinois Vern Wolfe Peden Wolfe Buckeyes Iindla Bill Schreiber Sammy Siegel Rabbit Rapp Herb Lassman Lassman Rapp Don Nelson Bill Schmidt Barter Nelson Schmidt Woody Wills

Grappler Finds Jack Still Packs A Hefty Wallop

In Alexandria on April 5, former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey acted as referee in a wrestling bout. Johnny Plummer of Salt Lake City argued with Dempsey over rulings and was ruled off the mat for slugging Bruce Noland of Phoenix Aziz. Plummer attacked Dempsey, who countered with two body shots and a right to the chin, leaving Plummer unconscious for several minutes.

Alexandria U.P Jack Dempsey Johnny Plummer Salt Lake City Dempsey Bruce Noland Phoenix Aziz Plummer Manassa Mauler

Aquatic Meet Opens Today in Columbus

The 1934 AAU senior indoor championships begin at Ohio State natatorium with New York Athletic Club and University of Michigan teams favored to excel. Notable names include Medica Degener Zehr and the Spence brothers. 150 yard backstroke, 100 yard freestyle, diving, and medley on opening day.

Columbus New York Athletic Club University of Michigan Ohio State University Natatorium Michigan New York A. C Walter Spence John Howland Peter Fick Leonard Spence Spence Brothers Walter Leonard Walace British Guiana Jack Medica Seattle Wash Dick Degener Dan Zehr Fort Wayne Ind Medica

German player Hagenlachér clings to lead after win over Hoppe

In Chicago on April 19 Eric Hagenlachér of Germany defeated Willie Hoppe to stay in first place. In New York the world balkline billiard championship saw a 401 to 283 score in six innings.

Chicago U.P Eric Hagenlachér Germany Willie Hoppe New York

Birds Lose Final Game to Rochester in Fray

Avon Park Florida April 5 The Columbus Red Birds spent a holiday day indoors after losing the final game of a Rochester series 9 to 6 Glenn Spencer started on the mound but poor defense doomed him as Rochester raced to a lead, final score 9 to 6 in nine innings Berry Harrell and Florence joined Spencer Sims and O'Dea in the lineup with Rochester collecting 12 hits to Columbus 14.

Avon Park Fla Columbus Red Birds Rochester Glenn Spencer Birds Wings Berry Harrell Florence Spencer Sims O'Dea

Indians and Giants Heavy on Barking Tour Stop

Montgomery Alabama reports the Indians and New York Giants meeting in a barnstorming game. Joe Voemik of the Indians notable for sharp comebacks and Travis Jackson of the Giants delivering strong fielding and powerful hitting. The pair are drawing praise for timely rallies and clutch at bats in a lively, well attended contest.

Yankees Visit Birmingham for Exhibition With Barons

In Birmingham the Yankees played an exhibition against the Birmingham Barons. Most players recalled yesterday’s Atlanta golf match where Bobby Jones defeated Babe Ruth and Sam Byrd on a nine hole course. Jones scored 36, Sammy Byrd 37, Ruth 40.

Birmingham Ala Yankees Birmingham Barons Atlanta Bobby Jones Babe Ruth Sammy Byrd Bobby Sammy Babe

Every Section of Country Has Strong Derby Entrant

United Press reports from Chicago on April 5 that the upcoming Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will feature strong entrants from all regions. Notable contenders include Riskulus from the West, Christiaw Singing Wood Cavalcade Time Clock from the East, Bazaar and Sir Thomas from Kentucky, and Maga Mari from the Midwest, with betting odds around 10 to 1 to 20 to 1.

United Press Chicago America Picturesque Churchill Downs Louisville Far West Norman W Church Riskulus Gallant Sir East George D. Widener Christiaw John Hay Whitney Singing Wood Tom Kearney St. Louis Mata Hari Sir Thomas Christian Bazaar

Hornsby to Stay at Third as Browns Prep for Brooklyn Series

West Palm Beach Fla Disappointed with the St Louis Browns hitting in their last exhibition game with Buffalo Rogers Hornsby drilled the batters again and said Clifton will remain at third base in coming games with Brooklyn Rajah will not play in the series himself.

West Palm Beach Fla St. Louis Browns Buffalo Rogers Hornsby Hornsby Clifton Brooklyn Rajah

Collins Heads to St Louis for Minor Operation

Bradenton dispatch reports Cardinals first baseman Rip Collins left for St Louis today for a minor operation and is expected to be ready when the season opens Charley Gebert, the shortstop, who recovered from a gunshot wound in the leg after the 1932 season, is working out and says he will be able to play by July 4

Bradenton Fra James “Ripper’ Collins St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Charley Gebert

Chauncey Nine Promising State High School Baseball Team

Chauncey Dover high opens spring practice with 21 players reporting for baseball. Strong pitching staff led by Bill Kollister and Patton plus Daugherty Simpson show depth. Catching options include Mason Tracey Rankin. Schedule features two planned games with The Plains and tentative dates with Pomeroy amid financial constraints. first game at The Plains on April 10.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High Bill Kollister Patton Daveherty Simpson Kollister Daugherty Rankin Sweeney Buz Kolliste Nicholson Earich Mason Tracey Ross Carter Palmer Beebe Locke Pyle Bridgewater Pennergrass Border MacQuade the Plains Pomeroy Track Financia the Plaine

Wrestling duel reports with international competitors

Italian Gino Gari idi and German Hans Steinke headline a chaotic New York event with multiple international wrestlers pairing with local or national opponents. The Newark segment lists Rudy Dusé and Jim McMillen among others in a sparsely legible collection of match results across regions.

New York Ridgewoo Grove Hans Steinke Hans Kampfer Germany Coleman California Sidbors Tennessee Casey Colum Bill Middleka Florida Dick Shikat Philadelph Drew Gino Gari «Idi Italy Newark N. J Rudy Duse

Browning and Dexaine Fight Draw in Rochester Bout

In Rochester N I Ju Browning of Missouri and Henry Dex aine of Montreal fought to a draw in a heavyweight championship bout. Both fighters pressed for the decisive blow but could not end the contest.

Rochester Browning Missouri Henry Dex ‘Ane Montreal

Boxing Bout Reports Narrow Wins in New York and Montreal

At Montreal Al Roth stopped Pete Degras in the 5th round after 124 5' seconds, while Salvatore Paschetto from Italy defeated Barney Baker in Brooklyn by decision. Paschetto halted Baker in the 1st round with a 203 1-2 mark.

Montreal al Roth New York Pete Degras Brooklyn Salvatore Paschetto Italy Barney Baker

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