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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
7
The 1984 Battleground three day classic begins with top players from the nation sharpening practice on the tricky East layout. It notes a favorite from New York and several returning stars including Lawson and MacDonald Smith arriving for practice as efforts focus on mastering the course traps and early rounds.
MGM presents Tarzan and His Mate at the Majestic starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O Sullivan. The film features a sensational sequence with beasts and a primal love story as Tarzan defends Jane against threats, with Cedric Gibbons praised for direction and a strong supporting cast.
In a long running event, Margaret Scriven set a historic solo title in women’s singles at the court championships while Sarah Palfrey and Helen States competed for the runner up. The French duo Borotra and Quiet of Australia faced stiff challenge in the men’s doubles alongside partners Crawford and Ka.
Aamer posted the best 18 hole total while Dr John R led the match play event, continuing his strong form in the ongoing competition.
Three major league clubs chase the NL lead with a tight pack as Pittsburgh defeats St Louis while New York and Chicago tie atop the circuit. In the AL, New York tops Philadelphia 5 3 with Ruth Gehrig Foxx homers fueling the win. Detroit blasts Chicago 11 2 to move second. Browns topple Indians 12 8 as Boston beats Washington 7 2.
A jumble of standings shows Chicago with 7 wins and 2 losses, Cincinnati 1, Pittsburgh 4, and others including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cleveland, Detroit, and Milwaukee across American and National associations. Tuesday schedule lists Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Chicago at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, plus American and Association matchups like Philadelphia at Washington and Indianapolis at Columbus.
Frank Frisch of the Cardinals appeared in his 2 000th major league game against the Pirates. Debs Garms of the Browns drove in three runs with a single double and triple. Fritz Ostermueller of the Red Sox yielded eight hits in a 7 2 victory for the Senators. Irvine Jeffries of the Phillies hit two homers driving in three as they beat the Giants. Tommy Bridges of the Tigers fanned seven in a win over the White Sox for his sixth victory.
The summary lists top players in batting runs and runs batted in for multiple teams including Dodgers Phillies Pirates Cardinals Giants Braves Cubs Senators Red Sox White Sox Yankees Indians Tigers Athletics and others. It cites stars such as Leslie BATTING and Hartnett and Klein for home runs along with pitchers P Dean and Garaie Hudlin among leaders with notable win loss records and strikeout metrics.
Cavalcade the Brookmeade Stable three year old star will run in the $25,000 Detroit Derby on June 16 after a record Washington Park victory. He and stablemate Anarchy left for New York, with High Quest to race in the Belmont Stakes before Cavalcade heads to Detroit and later Arlington Park for the July 4 Classic Stakes. If form holds he could approach $100,000 in earnings this season.
Paris reports suggest the Davis Cup race remains open with United States Australia Japan in contention to topple Great Britain. Eyeing Frank Shields as a potential dark horse, experts note America likely to win two singles plus one doubles. British collapse at the French championships signals uncertain prospects.
Milwaukee's Brewers won the first game 6 to 2 behind Lee Atine but lost the second in 12 innings as Minneapolis rallied 11 to 6. Miller manager Donnie Bush was suspended by umpire F J McLaughlin after an on field incident. St Paul fell 5 to 4 to Kansas City in ten innings. Toledo swept Indianaapolis 8 to 4 and 4 to 3. Columbus beat Louisville 14 to 6 but lost 3 to 0 in the nightcap.
R M Slutz captured the alumni handicap title at Athens Country Club with a net 88 and a 22 stroke handicap. He posted an 18 hole gross 8 under par. Charles O Blencos finished second with a 79, while Grover Mille and Whipple tied at 72. Louise Field won the women's division.
A lively review notes the Broadway hit Springtime For Henry kept audiences laughing for eight months. The Ohio Theater yesterday offered the Fox film version, expected to spark nationwide laughter, with Otto Kruger delivering a noted performance.
James Dunn and Claire Trevor star in Fox Film Hold That Girl at the Court Theater. A brisk romantic comedy follows a young Irish detective and a girl reporter as they clash over assignments, uncover a jewel robbery, and foil a mob lead by her lover.
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