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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

9

Jimmy Aiken Captures Canton School's Football Spotlight

The article profiles Jimmy Aiken, a standout high school football talent from Canton whose eloquence and on-field vision draw attention from coaches and fans. It notes his poised speech, fighter’s drive, and potential to become a college player as he continues to impress observers and influence regional gridiron discussions.

Jimmy Aiken Canton Ohio University Jimmy Aiken Ind Alken Efano Cootie Rich Bobca Matty Longley Logan

Ohio Bobcats Face Wilmington Quakers In Season Opener

Ohio University basketball aims for a third meeting of the season as they host Wilmington College at the Men's Gym tonight. Grover’s lineup features Beanie Berens at center and Bill Reeves at forward with Myron Burt stepping up to forward if available, while Reichley guards and Doll or Schmidt contend for guard duties.

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

Local Library Receives Additional Books for Glouster Unit

Mrs. Fred Brown, the librarian, reports new books for the county library system. Books are kept at her home 15 Braun Street and may be borrowed by those who call.

Glouster Fred Brown Braun Street

All Star Game Awarded to Cleveland for July Event

Cleveland will host the American League versus National League All Star Game at Municipal Stadium next July. Major league executives chose Cleveland after meeting in New York. Mayor Harry L Davies and Stadium Manager Walter Davis pushed for the venue, predicting about 80 000 in attendance. Proceeds benefit charity. this will be the third All Star Game.

Cleveland Municipal Stadium New York Harry L. Davis Walter Davis

Boeseke Predicts Polo To Shine Nationally Soon

Los Angeles sports profile of Elmer Boeseke Jr a 10 goal polo star and one of three 10 goal players in the U S. He argues polo will grow beyond its wealthy image as advancement spreads through universities and cities. He notes polo longevity and the pony as the sport’s “legs” and recalls Olympic era play in Paris 1924 and later clashes with Hitchcock and Smith.

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

Abe Coleman Wins Feature Bout in Minneapolis Match

Abe Coleman of New York pinned Roughhouse Joe Cox of Canton Ohio in 32 minutes and 37 seconds to take the night’s feature bout in Minneapolis. Cox was the local challenger, with the match drawing strong ringside interest as Coleman secured the decisive victory.

Minneapolis Abe Coleman New York Roughhouse Joe Cox Canton Ohio

Traynor Plans Drastic Changes In Bud Roster

Harold Traynor hustling Pirates manager pushes for major reshuffles after last season with talks involving Phillies Braves and Cubs. He aims to strike three or four deals before Friday leaving Waner safe while chasing Melillo Myer Burns and other targets. A separate wartime gas drill at the Armory involved Battery C of the 134th Field Artillery led by Lieut Hall with Linscott and Carmichael.

Harold Pie) Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Buccaneers Traynor Corsairs Pittsburgh Phillies Boston Braves Tom Yawkey Eddie Collins Oscar Melillo Brown Boston Red Sox Rogers Hornsby Casy the &T Lotis Old Fox Clark Griffith Washington Sox Melilia Buddy Myers Pirates Paul Waner Earl Grace al Todd Philly Babe Herman Braves Emil Fuchs Bill McKechnie Wallie Berger Fred Frankhouse Red Sox Melisla Burns Buddy Myer Kuhel Chicago Cubs Stanley Hack Kiki Cuyler Charlie Grimm 134Th Field Artillery Paul L. Hall H. O. Linscott E. E. Carmichael

Ruth Believes He'll Get Job In Baseball Rotation

Babe Ruth said he will not sign a player contract and would quit baseball if he does not obtain a manager’s job. He offered to sign as playing manager and said AL executives may arrange to keep him from switching to the National League. Ruth noted he does not care which club, while Connie Mack hinted a Ruth managerial berth had been arranged.

Manila Babe Ruth Ruth Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Manila Golf Club

Temple Eleven Working Light Ahead of Tulane Game

Temple University football under coach Glenn Warner held a light drill as they prep for the Sugar Bowl. Horace Mowrey is the sole absentee with a wrist fracture. the squad aims to depart 10 days before New Year’s Day game with Tulane.

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

Whitney Stable Ranks Second

The Whitney Eton Blue and Brown capped silks finish second in American money winnings for the year, overtaken by Brookmeade Stable led by Cavalcade which earned $111,235 and total $251,188 for the stable. C. V. Whitney and Equipoise had a lean year, while Greentree Stable surpassed $110,000.

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

Dutra Leads Miami-Biltmore After Halfway Round

Olin Dutra, current National Open champion, holds a two stroke lead at the Miami-Biltmore tournament with 54 holes to play. He carded a sub par 70 then a 74 in tough wind to stand in front of 137 golfers and race toward the $1,200 first prize as Abe Espinosa trails at 146 while Wille MacFarlane defends the half time title.

Miami Fla Olin Dutra California Bett Henry JL. Doherty Dutra Wille MacFarlane Tuckahoe N. Y Abe Espinosa Chicago

Wrestling bouts tally across cities with mixed outcomes

AP reports several matches across cities. Leo Wallick defeated Maurice La Chappelle in Albany. Ed Don George beat George Zarynoff in New York. Bull Martin and Bull Ko mar fought to a no contest in Worcester after mutual refusals. Leo Le febvre defeated Fred Caroni in Biddeford. Joe Maleczewicz defeated Pat Fraley in San Francisco while Jack Washburn defeated Jack Ganson, also in San Francisco at six minutes.

Associated Press New York Leo Wallick Germany Maurice la Chappelle France Albany N. Y Don George North Java George Zarynoff Ukratie Worcester Mass Bull Martin Gaston Bull Komar Biddeford Leo Lefebvre Canada Fred Caroni Lynn San Francisco Joe Malacewicz Utica Pat Fraley Boston Jack Washburn Jack Ganson San Fransisco

Raft Wong Majestic Engagement Promises Limehouse Features

Limehouse, famed London slum, is highlighted as a rich backdrop for mystery fiction by director Alexander Hall in Limehouse Blues. The Majestic Theater next Thursday offers George Raft Anna May Wong in a feature with supporting stars along with Evelyn Prentice and The St Louis Kid.

George Raft Anna May Wong Majestic London James Cagney Ohio St. Louis Limehouse Alexander Hall Hall Jean Parker Kent Taylor Majestic Theater Hail Thomas Burke H. M. Tomlinson Sax Rohmer Pett

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