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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1934
Page
5
A fragmented piece recalls Joseph McGraw’s era and the harsh ruthless style once used by managers. It reflects on figures like Stengel and McGraw, noting the hard edged tactics, rivalries, and colorful personalities shaping early baseball leadership.
Rome High School heads Athens County champions into a sectional Class B tilt at Gallipolis on Friday. Greens Run and Ames Bern draw byes and open Friday night with Greens Run facing the Chesapeake Chauncey winner and Ames Bern vs Glouster Bidwell winner.
Jack Ssiizggaver awaits third Yankees try as Giants clash with Dodgers and McGraw accuses Dodgers of throwing games. The uproar marked a stormy era, yet the Giants win the flag the next year with McGraw commanding the team as perhaps the greatest baseball manager.
Athens travels to Pomeroy for a final regular season game before the district tournament. The contest shifts from likely SE Ohio League title decider to a midweek clash after Wellston upset Athens. Pomeroy, fading from last year's champions, has beaten some foes but struggled against stronger teams while Nelsonville pushed the Panthers hard in a 22-17 Friday tilt.
The outcome hinges on warm clear weather for the Madison Square Garden bout as Primo Carnera defends the heavyweight title against Tommy Loughran. Col Kilpatrick said advance sales have been disappointing. Loughran moves preparations to Miami to boost interest with both fighters finalizing workouts.
Columbus February 26 Approximately 6,800 of 17,000 applicants for state liquor store jobs passed the written examination. Ralph Emmons, chairman of the Civil Service Commission, announced the result.
John J. McGraw, famed Giants manager called Little Napoleon, died at 60 from intestinal hemorrhage related to uremia and cancer. Funeral services set for St Patrick Cathedral with burial in Bonnie Brae Cemetery after a career that yielded 10 NL pennants and three World Series titles.
Union Furnace defeated Carbon Hill 31 to 21 to win the Hocking County basketball title. They reached the final after beating Gibisonville 28 to 25, with strong play from King and others. Murray City and Laurelville claimed girls division honors as trophies were awarded to winners and runners up.
Robert Schwartz of Greenville led the List Ohio State bowling tournament at Dayton with a 671 series including 211 236 224. Eddie Lots of Dayton was runner up. doubles leaders were Pete Mercurio and Pat Albris with 1275 pins. Albris top all events with 1 048. High three game total noted by Hill 288.
Columbus Feb 26 Ohio State University turnover rumors link Francis Schmidt Texas Christian University coach to the Buckeyes job Schmidt a Nebraska graduate with a strong record at TCU noted by Texas dispatches while OSU officials refuse comment amid a coaching search after Noble Kigers Purdue rejection.
Clevelander A R Hart won the Midwest Rifle Matches Championship at Fort Hayes Hotel in Columbus with 586. Dan Burr of Piqua took second with 585 and L A Wilkens of Norwood third with 583. Columbus Police Dept member Glen Boover won the pistol title with a 376 of 400. KR M. Mareh-
Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins earned 166 minutes in penalties during the 1928-20 season, setting an all time NHL record for penalty time. He was known as the team's abrasive star and endured a season marked by disciplinary actions.
The report notes Lima previously held the record at 3871. In metallic class Sam Day Goodhope of Ohio won with 265 points, Hart placed second with 23, and Reinesberger of Uhrichsville finished third with unclear score.
The first annual Ohio University Relays at Ohio Stadium May 5 drew inquiries from the Department of Athletics led by director O. C. Bird. Fifteen events are listed for the invitation meet with competition expected from high schools in Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky and Indiana. Invitations went to nearly 1000 prep schools.
Agua Caliente race track has instituted a fourth money book allowing bettors to wager on a horse to finish in that position. The new book expands wagering options and targets finish positions, broadening betting markets for patrons.
Sarazen travels by airplane to and from his Loskegolting dales as part of a tour. The notable golfer remains active in domestic circuits and aviation circles, keeping schedules flexible for appearances and training.
Purdue can clinch the Big Ten championship by beating Wisconsin at Lafayette in the feature game of a four game schedule. A loss would leave Purdue needing two wins and a Wisconsin stumble to claim the title with two games left.
A dense schedule lists college men basketball and other games from Feb 26 to March 3. Notable pairings include Miami at Cincinnati and Ohio State at Notre Dame with several cross-town and intra-conference contests across Akron Oberlin Wooster Baldwin Wallace Case and multiple Ohio venues.
About 20 high school teams start the state championship races with 32 sectional tournaments across the state. Winners advance to eight groups and then Buckhannon final for eight berths. Noting perfect seasons by Bikins and Trindelphia, with Charleston's record challenged by two defeats. Warren Pugh and W D Westfall named to officiate at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Sophomore Packary from Rockford High School clocks 96 seconds in the 100 yard dash, drawing attention to the standout sprinter at the Illinois program.
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