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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
11
A chaotic recap details a hard fought clash between Columbia and Navy with strategic missteps and key plays. The narrative notes coaching decisions, line changes, and standout moments including interceptions and tackles as both teams vie for dominance.
Ohio University dominating Bliss College in a season opener win 48 to 27. Reeves and Burt lead the scoring with 16 and 10 points as Reichley Burt and Berens support the balanced attack. Bobcats hustle on defense and foul shooting improves, signaling a promising Buckeye race start.
The gathering will begin with a dinner and proceed to business discussions and remarks. The session will run until 9 30 with the Ohio State broadcast tuned in for part of the proceedings.
St Louis Dec 6 The Dean Brothers pitching duo for the Cardinals has a 1935 encore secured for Dizzy with a contract signed. President Sam Breadon said Paul Dean will be next to sign, addressing lingering rumors of his possible trade. Dizzy projects a wage between 20000 and 26000 for next season.
Delegates to the Amateur Athletic Union convention in Miami will review plans for United States participation in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Avery Brundage, president of the A A U and the American Olympic Committee, is expected to report on Germany’s invitation and urge early fundraising and Olympic preparedness while addressing Jewish athlete criticisms.
Knox coach Lloyd Burdick quits after 1934 season with Knox to return to pro football likely with the Detroit Lions. He left Cincinnati Reds trade of 1933, leaving Knox with 27 players, few scoring. Burdick also aims to finish law studies at Detroit Law School.
Vic Christy of California defeated Boris Demetroff of St. Louis 43 11 at Reading. Demetroff unable to continue. Len Maluso of East Aurora New York threw Casey Kanzanjian of California 60 33 at Holyoke.
College football attendance rose across the United States this season, with 24 of 32 teams reporting gains over last year. The Middle West, East, and South posted notable increases, while the Far West dipped mainly due to Southern California. Notre Dame led in attendance with 367,000, followed by Army at 325,000 and Navy also posting strong crowds.
Mrs. August Heine of this city learns of the death in Columbus this morning of Ellsworth Jones aged 65, her brother in law. Mr. Jones had often visited this city.
Amos Alonzo Stagg, 72, says he expects to coach football at 80. He details his daily exercise routine at the College of the Pacific and discusses post season play in the Big Ten. He opposes a west coast boarding house plan and comments on the new lighter football.
A L Curtis 56 died at his Mt. Pleasant Michigan home after several months illness. Funeral party will travel to Albany Ohio Friday then to the Allen home. Services set Sunday at 2 PM at Albany M E B Church with burial at Hebberdsville. Survived by wife eight children. Mother in Salem West Virginia sister Arlen Albany. Two daughters married in Lancaster and Zanesville.
Ohio State's basketball team, led by Coach Harold Olsen, prepares for a season opener at the state fairgrounds Coliseum against Ohio University. The center spot is a concern with Augie George and Earl Thomas lacking ideal height, while veterans Whitlinger, Wilson, and Beitner lead a thin group of returnees.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lift suffered cuts to her leg Tuesday when she fell through a window at their home. Medical attention was required.
Mount Union College begins 1934 35 basketball prep with seven lettermen departed leaving six veterans and several sophomores to form a quintet for an 18 game schedule starting December 1 at Cleveland. Returning lettermen include Evan Schnitz Gordon Swope Harry Shadie and Eldon Rowland.
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