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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1934

Page

9

Garden boxing trials and promoters seek return of big fights

The text discusses promoters and fans expecting renewed Garden fights amid rising prices and declining interest. Promoters question whether high purses can attract crowds while noting declines in boxing’s popularity and the risk of third rate bouts. Locatelli and Jack Kid Berg are mentioned among recent outcomes and potential matchups.

Johnston Garden Ker Baer Carnera Schm Levincky Carnera Y Loughran Locatelli Jack Berg New York Leach Willie Brich Madison Square Garden Cleto Locatelli Jackie Kid Berg

Lady Killer and Smoky At Local Theaters Feature Cagney and Laughton

Victor Jory stars in Lady Killer at Ohio Theater a witty satire on Hollywood fan mail and ex gangster rivals with Mae Clarke and Margaret Lindsay among a strong supporting cast. At Majestic and Court theaters Charlie Laughton in The Private Life of Henry VIII and Betsy Smoky screen a western drama. The Henry VIII epic showcases Vincent Korda sets and Georges Pernal effects. Smoky follows a wild horse with Victor Jory Irene Bentley and Eugene Forde delivering triumphant drama of man and animal.

Ohio Mae Clarke James Cagney Majestic Charles Laughton Henry Victor Jory Warner Bros Lady Killer Ohio Theater Cagney Jimmy Cagney Margaret Lindsay Flame Henry O'Neill Leslie Fenton Russell Hopton Raymond Hatton Douglas Dumbrille Marjorie Gateson George Blackwood Willard Robertson Robert Elliott William Davidson Douglas Cosgrove John Marston George Chandler Roy del Ruth Ben Markson Lillie Hayward Pagentty Henry VIII Charlies Laughton Hal Majestic Theater London Filme Lajos Biro Arthur Wimperi Alexander Korda Mr. Laughton Mary Elizabeth Prince Edward Edward VI Old Palace Vincent Korda Georges Pertnal United Artista Court Fox Film Court Theater West Man Beast Smoky Irene Bentley Jory Eugene Forde Frank Campeau Hank Mann Lelroy Mason Leonid Snecel

Island 1 Leads with Mixed College Scores

Readable fragments show Island 1 and George Washington facing Hampden Bidney 146 and N. Duke percent. St Olaf, ate Teachers, Cornell and others appear with varying scores like 34 32. The text suggests a collage of matchups and results without complete clarity.

Capital Hampden-Bidney N. Duke St. Olaf Ate Cornell

George May Back at One of Forwards

Miami University Redskins coached by Johnny Maurer visit the Bobcats seeking a Buckeye Conference win. The squad, once labeled weak, now threatens with Henry Anthony and Alston scoring, while George May and Don Fogelsong start at forwards and Beanie Berens centers.

George May Miami University Redskins Johnny Maurer Bobcats Buckeye Wittenberg Maurer Miami Ohio Wesleyan Vernotzy Mosteller Shook Henry Warren Ott Welland Anthony Alston Butch Grover Wvome Bobcat Grover Don Fogelsong Beanie Berens Perk Reichley Bob Herrick Berens Jineupe Obieved May Morty Mne VF Ae Fogelaong Aptheny

Purdue Indiana Friday Showdown In Big Ten Tilt

Purdue and Indiana meet in a pivotal Big Ten game that could claim first place as Iowa visits Minnesota and other Saturday matchups fill the schedule. Norman Collom and Willard Kehlert lead scoring for their schools as the intrastate rivals clash for the first time in two years.

Chicago Indiana Purdue Iowa Minnesota Illinoiss Northwestern Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Minneapolis Hawkeyes Bloomington Notre Dame Illinois Norman Collom Willard Kehlert

McKinley Brings Athens Varsity to Host Kenton Tonight

McKinley High School football? basketball? hosts Kenton in Athens gym as the Bulldogs seek to end a foul plagued season and keep the lineup intact. Junior High with Sherman Gilmore faces The Plains Reserves before the main game Sunday night.

McKinley Athens Athens High School Kenton Sherman Gilmore Bulldogs Chrisman Glimore Neup Stauffer Littler Gibson Wilson Williams

Cardinals Release Estel Crabtree to Rochester Internationals

Rochester Mo January 12 The St Louis Cardinals freed outfielder Estel Crabtree who had been with Rochester on option during part of the 1933 season after being obtained from Cincinnati last year.

Tree Nornnati Rochester

Derby Winner This Year Will Get $50,000 Added

Louisville announces the Kentucky Derby purse will be 50 000 added for the May 5 race at Churchill Downs. Col Matt Winn cites policy alignment with other tracks and notes purse history shows earlier big totals and reductions across Derby Oaks Clark Handicap and Hashfora Manor Stakes.

Louisville Churchill Downs Matt Winn Reigh

Levinsky to fight Schmeling in 1 round at Chicago Stadium

Chicago heavyweight King Levinsky has signed to meet Max Schmeling in a one round bout at Chicago Stadium on February 16. Levinsky will receive 2 percent of net receipts as talks continue with Schmeling’s manager Joe Jacobs. Meanwhile a Schmeling vs Hamas bout is discussed for Philadelphia on February 14.

May Grover George Perk Reichley Chicago King Levinsky Max Schmeling Chicago Stadium Levinsky Joe Jacobs Schmeling Jacobs Steve Hamas Philadelphia

Wrestling results in New York feature international and regional wins

George Caiaa of Italy defeated Frank Bronches of New York. Tiny Roebuck of Oklahoma defeated Man Mountain Dean of Georgia. Tony Colesano of Massachusetts defeated Steve Vidam of New Jersey.

New York George Caiaa Italy Frank Bronches Tiny Roebuck Oklahoma Man Mountain Dean Georgia Tony Colesano Massachusetts Steve Vidam New Jersey

Henry McLemore Establishes Number of New Departments

Henry McLemore reports creation of new departments amid boxing and sports chatter. A disparate mix of quotes coversLocatelli Berg bout, Vines form, Tunney, Baer, Dempsey, Sarazen, and Yale football coach selection, reflecting broad sports commentary and institutional notes from New York.

Henry McLemore

O'Farrell Named Player Manager of Reds for Next Season

Cincinnati announces Bob O'Farrell will serve as player manager for two years after being acquired from St. Louis with pitcher Sylvester Johnson in exchange for Glenn Spencer and cash. The move adds a veteran manager as Cincinnati aims for improvement in the National League.

Cincinnati Reds Bob O'Farrell O'Farrell Larry MacPhail Reds O Farrell St. Louis Sylvester Johnson Glenn Spencer O'Parrell National League Frisch Wilson Phillies Terry Giants Grimm Cubs UO Farrel Donie Bush Redleg

Colorado Pro Tops Field in Golf Tourney

Johnny Rogers the Denver Colorado pro led the 4 000 nations match play open at Lake Merced with a 70 to top 207 entrants. Harold McSpaden shot 71 and a pack of ten others posted par 72s including Archie Hambrick from Zaneaville Ohio and Joe Kirkwood.

Ban Francisco Calif Johnny Rogers Denver Colo Lake Merced Colorado Harold McSpaden Kansas City Kan Rogers Archie Hambrick Zaneaville,c Joe Kirkwood

Golf qualifiers feature Ferrera Ran gen and Lampoon

The list includes Charlie Ferrera Paul Rangen Harold Lampoon Earle Frye Johnny Bettini and Ronnie Eapinona of the golfing Eepinosis. Two leading amateurs Lawson Little Stanford and Johnny Jaween Chicago were eliminated. Ernet Piefer San Jose led the amateurs. par 72 Craig Wood Deal NJ, defending champion, exempt from qualifying, meets Mill Jennifer Los Angeles in a marquee match.

Charlie Ferrera Paul Rangen Harold Lampoon Earle Frye Johony Bettini Ronnie Eapinona Eepinosis Lawson Little Stanford Johnny Jaween Chicago Ernet Piefer San Jose Craig Wood Deal Wil Mill Jennffee Los Angelica

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