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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1934
Page
2
The fragment chronicles deals and moves in sports figures and teams, noting Lennie Mack's sale of Grove and Cochrane for 225000 after nine years and three championships, with broader mentions of Andy Mellon, Notre Dame finances, and various historical sports moments. It references Brittish and American figures in baseball hockey and football, including Benny Friedman and Rogers Hornsby, along with humorous quips about umpires and tour promises.
Rio de Janeiro promoters announced a March heavyweight bout between Primo Carnera the Italian world champion and Jose Santa a Portuguese challenger. Carnera reportedly accepted after defending his title against Tommy Loughran in Miami on February 22.
Stanford, touted as Pacific coast’s best, faces Columbia in the New Year classic on a mudbound field in Pasadena. Rain threatens a sparse crowd as both coaches favor a dry surface but will play in any weather. Stanford remains the favorite though conditions narrow the gap.
The Portsmouth Spartans and the Oklahoma City Chiefs played to a 7 7 tie on Sunday in Oklahoma City.
Adena Jan 1 U P H Stanford brings seven sophomores to the Tournament of Roses intersectional with Bobby Grayson at fullback as a standout. Backfield mates Alustiza and Maentz also sophomores, while Hamilton anchors the defense. End Norgard and Moecrip star on the line, Corbus a veteran guard.
Henry McLemore reports that Ray Impellittiere失 failed to shine in a Madison Square Garden bout. Walter Neusel of Germany dominated the giant, boxing with aggression for 10 rounds while Impellittiere retreated. Neusel earned praise as a serious heavyweight contender, while Impellittiere drew boos.
Fred die Miller, Cincinnati southpaw and featherweight titleholder, puts his NBAs belt on the line today in a 10 round match with Young Jackie Sharkey of Minneapolis. Miller seeks a fifth title defense after winning the title from Tommy Paul in Chicago on January 18. He has defeated Dempsey, Dado, Arizmendi and Israel in recent title bouts and carries a 2 to 1 favorite status.
Frankie Parker of Milwaukee is the heavy favorite to win the National Junior Indoor Tennis championship after reaching the final at the Seventh Regiment Armory by defeating Gilbert Hunt of MIT. Parker, age eight, is the top seed and has dropped no sets en route to the final.
Sheriff A O Tracy said rumors of Meal G Bowman, an escapee from Lima Mate Mon petal for Criminal Insane, being in Meigs County are unfounded after investigations. Reports of sightings in Salem Center Pomeroy Rutland and a gas plant hideout were investigated but found untrue. memories of the Bowman brothers gang from 1980 fueled the rumors.
Middleport residents and relatives gathered for holidays across estates and towns. Betty Amos and sister Speed Pickens hosted relatives on Gravel Hill while Ralph Pickens improved after Charleston hospital. Local residents like John Rawson Arthur Boice and families visited kin in Orton Gassaway and Columbus. New Year celebrations continued with ball dances and private parties as 1934 approached.
Probate court entries include approval of sale of personal property for the James W. McKee estate with new bond of 4000 by Martha Ellen Taylor guardian of minors Charles J. and Esther M. Schuppert. Morris filed an added bond of 1100 for Richard Williamson estate. Exceptions to Webster estate inventory filed by Josephine Crow were noted, and Gorsuch executor Jennie M. Gorsuch sought a finding to declare Wilmer A. Gorasch estate exempt from inheritance taxes.
In a conflict of interest case the court determines John Lyle died February 9 1933 and Mary Lyle died February 12. The will state that no property or interest of John Lyle passes to Mary Lyle’s estate, and instead all assets go directly to John Lyle’s heirs.
The Degree staff and officers of Charity Council No. 245 Daughters of America were entertained Thursday at Delbert Becker home on South Fourth Avenue. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Livuise Roy Miss Lulu M Ashley and leren Ulsinger. The regular business session was held.
Jan L. A. Pomeroy, a member of the conservation, was pinned in a commercial area near Rocheprings on a Saturday night by police chief Dena Roush for presumed intoxication. He was released Sunday.
Pomeroy personals note Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Rowe of Roseville spent the weekend with relatives in Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Milo Stewart Harri sonville Road left Sunday for Columbus to visit their daughter Mrs Howard Hughes and family. Miss Helen Lochary of Columbus spent the weekend with her brother Patrick Lochary on Lincoln Hill. Miss Alice Louise Russell returned to Columbus to work after visiting her parents on Main Street. Mr and Mrs Edward Ebersbach returned from a holiday visit with Lieut and Mrs William Reifel at Annapolis.
The 1934 annual mas que ball of the Pomeroy Firemen's Association drew a large crowd with the K of P Hail venue filled from evening hours until early morning. Exhibits of clever costumes and prize distributions highlighted Saturday night festivities.
Meigs County tobacco growers will hear how to participate in the United States Government tobacco production control plan. Meetings run Wednesday morning in Salem Center, Wednesday afternoon in Rutland, and Thursday afternoon in Portland with county agent Kreiter explaining enrollment, acreage reduction, and possible 80 dollar per acre payments for idle land.
Miss Frances Persinger and Robert Pitchford, both of Gallipolis, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at the Meigs County Courthouse. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. O W Williams, pastor of the McArthur Christian Church.
New York January 1. The Columbia football team ahead of the Rose Bowl showdown with Stanford is rated stronger by its fans than the season record suggests. Standout quarterback Clifford Montgomery and end Tony Matal headline a reenergized lineup praised for improved late-season form.
WANT ACTION LOGAN, Jan. 1. Logan High players, on holiday break, held a brief session with their coach and expressed desire to begin the schedule soon. They hope to rack up several victories within the coming weeks.
At the NCAA convention in Chicago the nine rules committees for college athletics were announced including the national football rules panel. The football group will meet in February to set 1934 rules with major figures like Walter Oke son and A A Stagg among its members. The track and field and basketball panels were also listed with prominent coaches and officials. other committees covered ice hockey swimming wrestling and gymnastics.
New York ET Jan 1 1934 optimistic outlook as sports enter a potential Golden Decade with renewed public interest. Baseball focuses on Giants and Yankees while Red Sox and Athletics reshuffle leadership. Football eyes strong intercollegiate season and Notre Dame under Layden. Boxing anticipates big showdowns, track and field spotlighted by top runners, tennis and golf promise international competition and renewed U.S. teams.
Pasadena January 1 report lists Tournament of Roses football results since 1916. It shows winners and scores for games from 1916 Washington State 14 Brown 0 to 1982 Southern California 21 Tulsa 12, with notes that service teams played in 1918 and 1919.
Negotiations for a heavyweight bout between Max Schmeling and King Levinsky near completion in Chicago. Tentative agreement set for February 16 at the Chicago Stadium. Schmeling to sail from Germany January 1. Levinsky recently defeated Don McCorkindale and is among Primo Carnera’s leading challengers.
Neal Bowman, who fled Lima State Hospital for the Criminally Insane a week ago, was reported seen near Little Hocking late last week. Police were informed he stole a car after escaping and acquaintances say he may have been seen around Chesterhill, an area tied to his early life of crime.
Rain threatens the Shrine East vs West charity football classic as the West, led by stars like Mikulak and Sauer, is favored to overcome a slippery field. Coaches Lacey, Hollingberry, Handley, and Kerr rely on speed, strong line play, and standout backs to prevail in tough weather.
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