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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
9
Boland plans to sue Bly P Hal Sims and the Bridge League for 200000 over a barred system at a bridge tour. The piece touches on sports figures, boxing names, racing plans, and football coaching choices, reflecting the era’s chaotic mix of athletics, law, and scandal.
Marietta College brings a veteran lineup to Ohio University for a Thursday night clash with the Bobcats in Athens. Three starters from last year’s win over Ohio State return, led by Fenton at center, with Hickie and Sommers also in the starting group.
In Ohio college basketball action Denison defeated Kenyon 27 to 22 in an Ohio Conference game. Wittenberg dropped to Westminster 42 to 23 after Westminster’s Bennett and Hunneke scored 22 points. Xavier beat Georgetown Kentucky 37 to 21 as Green led Georgetown with 13 points.
The Pomeroy Gun Club announced another Turkey Shoot to be held Thursday December 20 starting at noon. Prize turkeys and afternoon competitions will take place on State Route 31 grounds five miles from Pomeroy under Deputy Mines Inspector Val Brown and Meigs County Game Warden Dolph Joachim. About 100 turkeys will be awarded. many sportsmen from Southern Ohio and Northern West Virginia are expected.
Northwestern travels to South Bend to face Notre Dame in a renewed rivalry after three straight wins. Notre Dame adds football players Don Elser and Marty Peters for the matchup as the series shows tight margins in recent meetings. Purdue beats Wabash 37 25, Illinois B finishes 47 17 while Chicago loses 33 23 to Marquette in Milwaukee.
New York December 18 Charlie Harvey the fight manager announced that Steve Hamas the collegiate heavyweight will fight Max Schmeling in Hamburg Germany on March 10. The move disrupts Jimmy Johnston plans for a heavyweight elimination tournament at Madison Square Garden and jeopardizes a $150000 Miami gate.
Sacramento reports that Harry Truck Hannah, ex New York Yankee catcher, may take over the Sacramento Pacific Coast League club next year after a stint coaching the Los Angeles team.
New York December 18 The world champion St Louis Cardinals led by the Dean brothers won the Associated Press poll as the outstanding team of 1934 over Minnesota unbeaten football champions The Bears Giants Tigers and Yale also appear among top vote getters with Alabama Stanford and Cal earning recognition.
Chicago reports Max Baer plans to knock King Levinsky out in four rounds or less after extensive batting practice with Levinsky. The scheduled main bout at Chicago Stadium for December 2% features Baer who previously outpointed Levinsky in 10 and 20 round matches in New York and Reno.
Lawrence Kansas December 18 Glenn Cunningham the Midwest miler says he may compete in the opening of the eastern indoor season at the Knights of Columbus games in Brooklyn January 6. He has trained for indoor races but foot injuries limit speed. Bonthron-Brooklyn rivalries have produced world marks in recent years and their five 1934 meetings saw Bonthron win three.
Across New York Chicago Holyoke Louisville Genoa and New Haven boxing cards report multiple outcomes. Notables include Mick ey Paul, Jack Gibbons, Napolitano, Zezenah, and Ven turi securing wins or advances with decisions or stoppages. venues include New York Chicago Holyoke Louisville Genoa and New Haven.
The Father Brown character from Saturday Evening Post stories comes alive at the Majestic Theater in Paramounts Father Brown Detective with Walter Connolly. The plot centers on the Flying Star diamonds and jewel thief Flambeau as Brown outsmarts him, then hands him to police after compelling confession. A romance intertwines with the pursuit, while Love Time at the Ohio Theater features Paterson and Astier in a Schubert era romance. Ann Sothern bursts into stardom in Blind Date at the Court Theater, portraying Kitty Taylor in a tale of love, danger, and happiness.
University of Alabama coach Frank Thomas and his Crimson Tide hoped for better weather as they prepared for a New Year’s Day Rose Bowl trip. The field was heavy from rain but the squad practiced against a Stanford formation. only guard Bob Ed Morrow, nursing a broken nose, was sidelined. The team, described by a sub as driving like Satan, remained in strong form.
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