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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

9

Defeats Browns as Detroit Loses to Red Sox

Injuries hit teams as New York Yankees win 11 to 2 over St Louis aided by Lou Gehrig’s 29th homer. Giants, Cubs, and Dodgers show mixed results while Cleveland falters. Detroit drops, Red Sox extend lead in tight American League race.

Browns Detroit Red Sox Cubs Fullerton, JR Giants Deans New York Pat Freddy Fitzthe Hughey Leiber

O Farrell Out Tomorrow in Reds Manager Shuffle

Cincinnati report conflicts over Bob O Farrell and Charley Dressen as Reds executives weigh Dressen offered at 12500 by Fay Murray while Larry MacPhail denies any offer. Enquirer predicts an early decision and Dressen to take charge before the Cubs series as Cincinnati returns from Boston to open with Chicago tomorrow.

Cincinnati Bob O'Ferrell Charley “Chuck” Dressen Cincinnati Reds Nashville Tenn Dressen Vols Southern Association Fay Murray Reds Larry MacPhail Murray Cincinnati Enquirer Boston Chicago Cubs

Wrestling card notes from Detroit and Laramie

Jim Londos and Ernie Dusek defeated opponents in two straight falls with body slams noted. Dusek delivered a 20S signature move in Omaha while other results include 214 and 218 point actions.

Jim Londos Steu Ernie Dusek Mtwo Falls Dusek Duk Omaha Seth Carolina Kus John Pesek Tiny Gihoma Detroit Jay Laramie

Clevelanders Lead In Amateur Tourney

Cleveland showed strength in the state amateur golf championship as five Cleveland golfers remained in contention. Maurice McCarthy led the field of about 150 entrants three days ago and stayed in front as finals neared, with Akron’s Jack Deetjen and Dayton’s Bob Servis and Bob Kepler as the main challengers. Servis is the defending champion.

Cleveland

Baseball Scores Fragment From National League Card

Partial scores show multiple games with teams such as Cincinnati Boston St Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Chicago. Notable results include St Louis 8 Pittsburgh 0 and Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 0 with several rain or wet grounds notes and a schedule of upcoming matchups across cities including Detroit Chicago New York Boston and Washington.

Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia National Brooklyn Philadelpia Chicago Erican Detroit Cleveland Washington Vaughan L'strom Suhr Traynor Grace Breloa Dissell Bartell Ss Eneumatana Werber Morgan Chicago Brook J. Moors Allen Rjo Orsatt Boyle Ig Davis Solters Gr'berg Owen Klein Haalin Lary O Hack Ko'cke Phillips Collins aWalker New York Weaver Lopez Moore B. R Zachary Terry Pittsburgh L Cissell Gehringer Rogell O'Doul L’atrom Nencescanen Brooklyn Lagetto Hubbell Aing. CO Padden P. Dean Gill Rt Conran Manush Simons Bruege Bonura Philadelphia Bartell Cronin Appling Chiozza Travis Schulte Hopkins Moore A Reth'ck I Krees Jeskie Camilli Sewell Jones G Davis Todd Weaver C. Davis Cher McCollp Thevenow Louis

Sarazen Armour Defeated In Early P G A Matches

BUFFALO N Y July 27 AP Time is his own now for the roving Roman Gene Sarazen. He returns early to sabine farm and is defeated by Al Watrous 4 and 3 in the second round of the P G A championship. Watrous meets Craig Wood next. Runyan beats Ghezzik 2 and 1 while Metz upsets Armour 3 and 2. Shute defeats Laffon 3 and 2 and faces Houghton. Crowley faces Kunes after other matches.

Denny Shute al Houghton Bob Crowley Gene Kunes Norristown Buffalo N. Y Gene Sarazen Sarazen al Watrous Detroit Watrous Craig Wood Hollywood N. J Paul Runyan White Plains Dick Metz Chicago Runyan Victor Ghezzik Deal Metz Tommy Armour Philadelphia Ky Laffon Denver Washington, D. C Fay Coleman Culver City Calif Dedham Maas Ten Turner Clementon Johnny Revolta Milwaukee

Wood Perry In Big Match

Davis Cup play opens with United States versus England in London. Frank Shields faces Henry Austin in the first match while Sidney Wood meets Fred Perry in the second. Doubles pits Lott and Stoefen against Perry and Hughes with resumed times and a sold out crowd. The pundits rate Wood as the U S hopeful to topple Perry, while doubles look favorable to Lott and Stoefen.

London United States England Frank Shields Henry Bunny) Austin Sidney B. Wood Fred Perry Ace Wimbledon George Lott Lester Stoeffen America Perry George Patrick Hughes Shields New York Jack Crawford Australia Wood Lester Stoefen Bunnny) Austin Austin

Challenge For Softball Nines From Parkersburg

Parkersburg and Athens softball teams are invited to arrange games or a home and home series. Games could be in either city, with Parkersburg hosting under lights at the Sports Center where a new field with 18 flood lights awaits. A West Virginia state tournament is planned for Labor Day. interested teams should contact Clarence Gustke, manager of the Sports Center, Twenty-ninth Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Parkersburg Athens West Virginia Clarence Gustke Twenty-ninth Street W. Va

Allison Beaten by Bell in Seabright Final

Seabright July 27 Wilmer Allison, once the world’s No. 2, watched as Berkeley Bell defeated him in the final rounds of the Seabright tournament. Bell won 6-4 6-0 2-6 7-5, with Grant defeating Prusoff 3-6 6-2 8-6 6-3 for the other semifinal results.

Seabright Wilmer Allison Dick Williams George Lott Lester Stoefen Allison Berkeley Bell Bryan Pitsy) Grant Atlanta Bell Grant Henry Prusoff Seattle

Pirates Split With Giants Hints At Hitter Year

Lefty O'Doul of the Giants expressed a desire to play regularly and predicted a hitter’s year with easier base hits. His early season pace supports that outlook.

New York Lefty O'Doul Giants Lefty

Eder Heads for U S Title Rooms Invasion

Gustav Eder, reigning German welterweight to light heavyweight titles, travels to America to challenge for US crowns. Northwestern vs Notre Dame on November 17 features Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as a Wildcat end against William Shakespeare the Irish halfback in a quirky collegiate clash.

Chicago Northwestern University Notre Dame Henry Wadsworth Longfellow William Shakespeare

California Sends 28 to National Public Tourney in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh hosts the National Public Tourney opening Monday with 28 California representatives amid a boost to the event. The week long championship adds to California’s athletic laurels in the free-links golf meet.

Pittsburgh California

Browns Lead AL In Bats Carried, Club Secretary Reports

St. Louis Browns officials state the club carries more bats than any other American League team, according to the secretary’s figures.

ST Louis St. Louis Browns

State's Best Golfers Here Monday for Prize Tourney

Local golfers show strong interest as Athens Country Club hosts an amateur pro tournament next Monday at 1 p.m. The Ohio Professional Golfers Association sponsors the event with top state players and several notable pros and amateurs from Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, and beyond. Notable entrants include Art Smith, John ny Fisher, Mike Heaney, B. T. Grover, Dr A K Buell, Maury ite, Charlie Lorms, Al Marchi, Herb Christopher, Maury White.

Athens Country Club Ohio Professional Golfers’ Association Art Smith Johnny Fisher United States Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton Mike Heaney B. T. Grover Dr. A. K. Buell Athens Maury Ite Columbus Charlies Lorms al Marchi Herb Christopher Maury White Jules Blanton Parkersburg Joe Blanton Chillicothe Johnny Beiser Max Devol Marietta Jim Noble Tommy Bryant Harold Jordan Gene Marchi George Berry Bob Berry Newark

Mixed Foursomes Bring Tight Scores at Athens Country Club

Eight teams competed in mixed foursomes at Athens Country Club last evening. Miss Virginia Hoover stood out with a par 4 on No 9 using the men's tee. George Rutkoskie and Mrs. M. M. Kerr posted the low net of 76 from 101 for nine holes with a 25 handicap. Dr. T R Biddle and Miss Hoover claimed second low net with 79. J B Roberts and Mrs. F M Hutchine won low gross with 44 and 47 respectively.

Athens Country Club Virginia Hoover George Rutkoskie M. M. Kerr T. R. Biddle Miss Hoover J. B. Roberts F. M. Hutchineon Roberts

Stars of Cavalcade Reunite in Majestic Film Let’s Try Again

Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook headline the Mahestic feature It’s Try Again a romantic drama about a weary marriage and a young lover with a twist ending The cast includes Bette Davis Donald Woods Margaret Lindsay and others in a packed Ohio Theater program highlighting new releases from RKO and First National The piece also notes Bob Steele in Young Blood at the Court Theater with supporting players including Helen Foster Charles King Neama Judge and Harry Somels

Diana Wynyard Clive Brook Majestic Theater Vincent Lawrence Jack Overton Alice Paul Jack Marge Worthington Miner Theater Guild Vienna Bette Davis Jimmy Donald Woods Margaret Lindsay Woods Lindsay Bob Steele Court Theater Monogram

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