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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1934

Page

9

Fieh and Bush Rivalry Intensifies Amid Baseball Feud

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs feud between Dizzy Dean of the Cardinals and Guy Bush of the Cubs heated after a radio jab. Bush, angered by Dean's taunts, pushed for a strong showing against Dean and Cubs, while Dean retaliatory remarks spurred a tense game. The clash culminated in a late surge by the Cardinals, aiding Bush’s team to win the season finale.

Bush St. Louis Chicago Guy Bush Dizzy” Dean Dean Cubs Er Charité Grimm Louis

Taste in Clothes Outshines Originality in Frontier Marshal

Hollywood star George O'Brien showcases versatility across genres from Western heroes to urbane roles in Frontier Marshal. Irene Bentley co stars with a strong supporting cast as director Lew Seiler guides the Fox drama based on Stuart N. Lake incidents. Barrymore weighs in on actor versatility.

George O’brien Hollywood O'Brien O’brien Fox Court Theater Old West Stuart N

Cubs Pitcher Grimm Embraces Screwball Swing

The Cubs pitcher Grimm discusses his pitching strategy influenced by Hubbell and his screwball. He practiced the screwball for two years, achieved late career effectiveness, and highlighted left-handed strength as a factor for teams.

Former Ohio Player Heads Visiting Nine in York

Ohio University baseball team prepared for a second Big Ten clash with Ohio State. Captain Steve Lewis leads Buckeyes, while Bobcats boast improved fielding and steady batting from Bill Schreiber, Bill Schmidt, Vic BarteL and Woody Wills. Pitching choice for the opener was expected to be Vern Wolfe.

Don Peden Ohio University Ohio State Jupe Plavius Bobcats Buckeyes Steve Lewis Ohio Steve Bucks Illinois State Peden Don Bill Schreiber Bill Schmidt Vic Bartel Woody Wills Vern Wolfe

We Can’t Predict Baseball Outcomes This Spring

Los Angeles April 6 Newspapers quote George Gibson Pirates manager saying spring results will not reveal midsummer standings. He notes uncertainty, cites possible injuries and slumps, and outlines Pirates players vying for regular jobs including infielders Suhr Vaughan Traynor and pitchers Lu cas Meine Swift Hoyt Harris Chagnon with rookies Birkoff Blanton Johnson and catcher Veltman among others.

Los Angeles

Jap Net Star Jiro Satoh Dies by Drowning at Sea

Tokyo reports mourn the loss of Jiro Satoh captain of Japan’s Davis Cup team. He leapt into the Strait of Malacca from the Hakone Maru en route to England for the second round against Australia. Satoh, 24, faced illness and a feared nervous breakdown, with Ryoshuke Nunoi as a core teammate.

Tokio Jiro Satoh Singapore Hakone Maru Satoh England Strait of Malacca Ryoshuke Nunoi Jiro Yamagishi Hideo Nishimura Jiro Fujikura Gatoh Henri Cochet

Training Camp Gossip From Multiple Spring Exhibitions

In Nashville the Giants and Indians exhibition drew attention as Manager Bill Terry battles his regulars’ hitting woes. Indians pitcher Joe Vosemik is pegged as a tough opponent after a 4 2 win by Cleveland. Bradenton reports Davey Vance’s strong comeback could aid Cincinnati in the season opener, while he allowed five hits over seven innings against Newark. In West Palm Beach the Browns head to Orlando for a four game set with Brooklyn as Roger Hornsby notes progress and Harland Clift shines at third base. Dick Coffman is slated to start the opener and could log the full distance.

Grimm Cubs Dean Bush Guy Hubbell Luke Brooklyn Pirates Larry French Heinie Meine Bill Swift Hal Smith Waite Hoyt Bill Harris Leon Chagnon Red Lucas Cincinnati Reda Ralph Birkofer Toronto Darrell Blanton St. Joseph Liloyd Johnson Gideon Nashville Tenn Giants Indians Bill Terry Terry New Orleans Joe Vosemik Bradenton Elia Davey Vance Cincinnati Newark Tampa Reds West Palm Beach Fla St. Louis Browns Orlando Roger Hornsby Brooklyn Dodgers Hornsby Harlang Clift Dick Coffman Dodgers

New Haven Contests Lou Brouiliard and Bob Olin

In New Haven Conn a bout features Lou Brouiliard of Worcester and Bob Olin of New York, with points listed but unclear results. A terse note records their weights 167 and 1714 though precise outcomes remain unspecified.

New Haven Lou Brouiliard Worcester Bob Olin New York

Midwest Amateurs Feature National Program

St Louis April 6 The forty fifth annual National A A U boxing championships stage two days of action with seven knockouts ten technical knockouts four judges decisions and three delays. Sixty fights tallying toward a field of eight national champions from all regions as Midwest Leads with nineteen semi final appearances. Hawaiian group eliminated early while East and South trail. Crowds of about 3,400 per show and gross receipts around 4381.40.

ST. Louis Simon Middle West Fatest

Local Visits Move Through Columbus and Zanesville

New Straitsville residents Mr and Mrs A C Bachbacher and daughter Audrey traveled to Columbus Tuesday to see their son Paul who began a new job in Newark. Guy Tedrow visited grandparents Mr and Mrs P C Clark here Sunday. Mrs Theodore Newman visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ward here Tuesday. The Priscilla Class of the MF will host the Junior reception at the church on Thursday April 19. Mrs RW McCannon and daughter and Mr and Mrs A Bachbacher and daughter were in Zanesville Saturday. Mrs Neil Shuttleworth Mrs Leonard White and Mrs Charles Hazon were in Logan Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clyde Drayton and Mrs William Drayton of Greendale visited Mr and Mrs KE Adidron Wednesday.

Guy Tedrow P. C. Clark Theodore Newman Ward Priscilla RW. McCannon A. ©. Bechbacher Zanesville Neil Shuttleworth Leonard White Charles Hazeton Logan Clyde Drayton William Drayton Greendale KE. A. Dasidron

Records Fall On First Day At Swim Meet

World indoor records tumbled as the AAU senior championships at Ohio State University pool commenced in Columbus. YOUTH SETS MARK Albert Vande Weghe won the 150 yard backstroke in 1 36.98. Leonard Spence defends his breaststroke world record while Medica set a 400 yard freestyle world best of 4 16. Spence and Degener led New York A C and Michigan in a tight team race with New York A C 11 points and Michigan 11. Newark A C 5, Northwestern 3, Chicago Lake Shore 3, Providence 1, Nautilus Club Miami 1. Andy Fein of Ohio State withdrew ill from the backstroke.

Ralph Teatsorth Columbus U.P Ohio State University Jack Medica University of Washington Walter Spence Rutgers New York A. C Leonard Spence University of Michigan Mark Albert Vande Weghe Newark A. C George Kojac Taylor Drysdale Clarence ‘‘Bunter" Crabbe Drysdale Medica Ralph Flanagan Dick Degener Spence Newark A. C Northwestern University Chicago Lake Shore A. C Providence R. J Boys’ Club Nautilus Club of Miami Fila Andy Fein

Defending champions to shoot in A B C tournament

Peoria Ill April 6 A A The defending champions and several top teams clash in the American Bowling Congress tourney leaders Chicago Detroit present strong challenges. The Covington team that won the Worlds title at Columbus last year heads a group of contenders. Fort Wayne Ind Frank Huth Tool and Machine Works breaks into eighth with a 2 994 last night.

Peoria Ill A.A Ers Chicago Detroit Fiaig Optielana Covington Columbus Frank Huth Tool and Machine Works Fort Wayne Ind

Blackhawks Take 2-Game Lead In World Series

Chicago Blackhawks beat Detroit 4 1 to grab a two game edge in the Blainey cup playoffs and plan to move home for the third title game. They need one more victory to clinch the cup with upcoming games in Chicago Sunday and Tuesday and possibly Detroit Thursday.

Detroit Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings Hawks Chicago

Old-Time Melodrama Advocates Revival by Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore urges a revival of old time melodramas to restore versatility in actors. He stars as the turbulent head of a family in This Side of Heaven, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s domestic tragedy comedy at the Majestic Theater. He cites burlesque as proof versatility, recalling Ophelia and a comic song, and laments loss of the old stage training schools for actors.

Lionel Barrymore Heaven Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Majestic Theater Barrymore Hollywood Ophelia

Star of Ohio Offering Gives Fashion Opinion on Exclusiveness

Sally Eilers, Fox Film star, argues exclusive models aren’t essential for good taste. For her role in 3 On A Honeymoon at the Ohio Theater she selects a white yachting frock inspired by Claire Trevor in Hold That Girl. Her blue variant features a naval flag fringe for a patriotic nautical touch.

Sally Eilers Fox Ohio Theater Claire Trevor Rover Styliss Misa Filere Miss Bilera

Hoppe advances in cue tourney in Chicago

Willie Hoppe of New York defeated Welker Cochran of San Francisco 400 to NS in 10 innings to tighten his hold on the 182 championship. He sits near the top of the 18.2 Bakline International Championship as Eric Hagemanlacher leads and Cochran awaits a rematch tomorrow night for a potential second place shift.

Chicago U.P Willie Hoppe New York Welker Cochran San Francisco Eric Hmagenlacher Cochran

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