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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

7

Banquet Highlights Canton High Star Jimmy Aiken Talk

At the annual Ohio University banquet, Canton High School football standout Jimmy Aiken spoke on his journey and the team’s potential. Report notes his engaging delivery and the audience’s belief he could become a college player, with mentions of mentors and local rivals in the crowd.

Jimmy Aiken Canton High School Ohio University Jimmy Waches McKinley Aiken Pierano ‘ le Rich Longley

Ohio Uni Faces Wilmington Quakers In Home Opener

Ohio University basketball coach Mitch Grover plans a running mate for Beanie Berens as the Bobcats host Wilmington College tonight at the Men's Gym. Guard Reichley and forward Reeves are key for Ohio with Burt, Doll, and Schmidt contesting the forward spot as Grover experiments in the early season.

Butch” Grover Ohio University Wilmington College Quakers Bobcats Jacoby Irvin Nichols Ohio Bullen Will Houck Beanie Berens Quakers Berens Rod White Grover Il Reeves Butch Myron Burt Burt George Doll Bill Schmidt Doll Schmidt Perk Reichley Bill Reeves Reeves Reichley

Local Library Receives Additional Books

Mrs. Fred Brown, librarian, reports new books for the county library unit. Books are kept at 15 Braun Street and may be called for by interested readers.

Glouster Fred Brown Braun Street

All Star Game Awarded to Cleveland for Next Year

The major league owners announced Cleveland Municipal Stadium will host the All Star Game between American and National League stars in July next year. Mayor Harry L. Davis and Stadium Manager Walter Davis urged the bid, predicting an 80 000 capacity crowd. Proceeds go to charity. this will be the third All Star game staged in Cleveland.

Cleveland Municipal Stadium New York Harry L. Davis Walter Davis

Boeseke Sees Polo Headlining U S Sports Scene

Los Angeles analyst Elmer Boeseke Jr a 10 goal polo star predicts polo will become a national sport. He cites growth in universities and city clubs, affordability for players of modest means, and the pony as the sport’s key factor. Boeseke discusses pro exposure and notes eastern ponies outclass western mounts in a recent all star series.

Los Angeles United States Elmer Boescke Boeseke Boescke Santa Barbara Calif California Paris England Cecil Smith Big Bo Smith Tommy Hitchcock Long Island

Abe Coleman Wins Pro Bout in Minneapolis Night Match

Abe Coleman of New York pinned Roughhouse Joe Cox of Canton Ohio in 32 minutes 37 seconds to win the feature bout in Minneapolis. The victory highlighted a crowded boxing card with local and regional fighters.

Minneapolis Abe Coleman New York Roughhouse Joe Cox Canton Ohio

Traynor Plans Drastic Changes in Bud Roster

Harold Traynor the Pirates manager pushes for major shakeups to his roster before Friday. He negotiates with multiple clubs including the Phillies and the Braves while eyeing trades for players like Babe Herman and Al Todd.

Traynor Bud New York Harold Pie) Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Buccaneers Corsairs Pittsburgh Phillies Boston Braves Tom Yawkey Eddie Collins Oscar Melillo Brown Boston Red Sox Rogers Hornsby Casy St Louis Americans Fox Clark Griffith Washington Sox Melilia Buddy Myers Pirates Paul Waner Earl Grace al Todd Philly Babe Herman Braves

Ruth Believes He'll Get Job

Babe Ruth, optimistic about becoming a pilot for an American League club, says he will quit baseball if he does not land a manager's job. He is willing to sign as playing manager, and expects AL executives to keep him from moving to the National League. Ruth plays a round at Manila Golf Club and sails for Java, eager to enjoy the trip with barnstorming teammates.

Manila Babe Ruth Ruth Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Huth Manila Golf Club Java Japan China Philippines Vancouver B. C President Polk Suez Canal

Warner preps Temple for Tulane with light drills

Temple University coach Glenn Warner directs a light workout on December 12 as the team aims to be in top shape for the Tulane game. Horace Mowrey is the only listed absentee due to a wrist injury while Lloyd Wise is expected to return at left end. The squad plans to travel to New Orleans 10 days before the Sugar Bowl, with a mid route practice site yet to be chosen.

Philadelphia Tulane Glenn Pop) Warner Temple University Warner New Orleans New Orleana South Horace Mowrey Temple Mowrey

Whitney Stable Ranks Second in Money-Winning 1935 Turf Scroll

The Whitney Eton Blue and Brown silks fail to top the money list for the third time in eleven years. Brookmeade Stable of Mrs. Dodge Sloane, led by Cavalcade, won $251,138 total and Cavalcade earned $111,235 as the year’s leading horse. C. V. Whitney’s Equipoise missed most of the season, earning $168,520, while J. E. Widener took $160,125 with Chance Sun and Peace Chance. Greentree Stable exceeded six figures with $110,835.

New York Whitney Bob Smith C. V. Whitney J. E. Widener Chance Sun Peace Chance Harry Payne Whitney Harry F. Sinclair Rancocas

Dutra Tops Miami Biltmore Field At Half Way Mark

Olin Dutra, the National Open champion, led the Miami Biltmore tournament after 36 holes with a 1 under par 143 as Abe Kupinoga pressed from Chicago with 146 in pursuit. The event carries a $12,500 purse and features 137 golfers plus amateurs in contention for the Doherty Trophy.

Miami Fla Olin Dutra California Bett Dutra Willie MacFarlane Tuckahoe N. Y Abe Kupinoga Chicago

Wrestling bouts in New York Worcester and San Francisco

In New York Leo Wallick 176 beat Maurice La Chappelle 178 in 96 33. In Worcester Bull Martin 280 and Pull Ko niar 235 declared no contest after one fall each. In Biddeford Leo Le feboure 201 defeated Fred Caroni 199 two of three falls. In San Francisco Joe Malciewicz Utica N Y tossed Pat Fraley 225 Boston two of three falls and Jack Washburn 245 Boston threw Jack Ganson 220 in 6 00.

Associated Press New York Leo Wallick Germany Maurice la Chappelle France Almany Don George North Java George Zaryneff Ukrannia Worcester Mass Bull Martin Boston Pull Koniar Biddeford Leo Lefeboure Canada Fred Caroni Lynn Mase San Francisco Joe Malcewicz Utica N. Y Pat Fraley Jack Washburn Jack Ganson

Major Film Schedule Highlights At Majestic And Ohio Theaters

George Raft and Anna May Wong star in Limehouse Blues at the Majestic. Myrna Loy and Evelyn Prentice at Majestic. James Cagney headlines The St Louis Kid at Ohio with its milk war plot and jailbreaks. Flirtation Walk with Powell and O Brien at Ohio. Ray Walker rises in Monogram line with Skyway back in the air.

George Raft Anna May Wong Majestic London James Cagney Ohio St. Louis Limehouse Lim Alexander Hall Hall Thomas Burke H. M. Tomlinson Sax Rohmer Pett Ridge Myrna Loy William Powell Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Evelyn Prentice Majestic Theater Ohio Theater Warner Bros Ruby Keeler Dick Powell Pat O Brien Frank Rburgage Ray Walker Stor Monogram Happy Landing Court Theater Walker Hollywood Simnost

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