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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1934
Page
5
The piece argues about the All Star Game and whether the National or American League is stronger. It notes fan bias, expected attendance, and the challenge of proving league superiority by exhibition results. It praises the event as entertainment rather than definitive proof.
AL and NL all star teams meet at the Polo Grounds tomorrow for a mid summer charity game. An estimated 53 000 fans will attend as gate receipts approach 60 000 dollars for the players benevolent fund. The 12 30 p m start will be aired on NBC and CBS networks.
Cubs and Giants pace the discussion as managers prepare to field near full rosters. Hubbell and Gomez are named starters but both face potent lineups led by Gehringer Ma nush Ruth Gehrig and backstops Cronin Dickey Hartnett. Cronin plans right handers for his mound corps and reserves to ensure every player sees action.
The Southeast Ohio Golf Tournament started in Gallipolis with six players from each of ten cities Portsmouth Cambridge Marietta Coshocton New Lexington Chillicothe Lancaster Athens Jackson and Gallipolis. Pro am winner last year Ted Tanner and Athens John Preston lead the field as Athens defends its 1933 team title.
Bryan Grant of Atlanta captured the National Clay Court championship for the second time since 1930 by defeating Donald Budge 6-2 8-6 6-3. The win marks his fourth straight title this season, following the Dixie Invitation and Southern and Western events. His next start is the Seabright Invitational.
Jimmie Foxx and Bob Johnson hit home runs as the Athletics lose two to Boston. Cubs win 12-3 over Pirates after an 11-4 loss. Dizzy Dean strikes out 10 as Cardinals take 6-1 in game one. Paul Dean shelled in game two 4-4. Phillies beat Braves 5-3. Ruth drives in four as Yankees top Senators 6-3 in Babe Ruth's 21st year. Indians take doubleheader 5-1 and 10-5 over White Sox. Giants shutout Dodgers 2-0 as pennant race tightens.
The talkie version of Sorrell and Son starring H. B. Warner opens a four day run at the Majestic Theatre. The cast includes Hugh Williams, Winifred Shotter, Margot Grahame, Donald Carthrop, Ruby Miller and Louis Hayward. A second feature, Affairs of A Gentleman, stars Paunt Lukas with Lena Hyams and six leading ladies.
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