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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1934

Page

7

Phillies Comeback Triumph Tops Dodgers In Extra Inning Thriller

Phillies rally from early deficit to beat the Dodgers 11 to 10 in nine innings as Bud Harrel sacked in with one on base for the winning run. Dodgers had opened strong with six runs but Philadelphia’s late rally erased the edge and Ethan Allen’s timely hit sealed the comeback amid a day of division moves and score swings across the league.

Dodgers Phils van Mungo Bud Ethan Allen

Toledo Doing Anl About Face

Chicago dispatch reports Toledo Mudhens sweep Louisville in two games 7 5 and 5 1 boosting win streak to six while Columbus drops to Indianapolis 4 1. Milwaukee Braxton dominates St Paul 16 1 to even series as Lin Storti drives in three with two homers. Minneapolis outlasts Kansas City 9 8 in ten innings.

Chicago Toledo Mudhens Hens Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Red Birds Milwaukee Garland Braxton St. Paul Braxton Saints Brewer Lin Storti Minneapolis Kansas City

Southeast Ohio golf meet at Gallia course

The Southeastern Ohio Golf Tournament will be held July 9 and 10 on redecorated greens in Gallipolis with players from Portsmouth Jackson Chillicothe Athens Cambridge New Lexington Coshocton Marietta Lancaster and Gallipolis. President Henry Cherrington and secretary C W Booth lead the event. On June 14 Jackson County Country Club golfers visit, and Portsmouth comes June 21.

Gallipolis Portsmouth Jackson Chillicothe Athens Cambridge New Lexington Coshocton Marietta Lancaster Henry Cherrington C. W. Booth Jackson County

Agile Baer Showcases Skipping Rope and Prime Camera Bout

Max Baer demonstrates rapid rope work as he trains for a title bid against Prime Camera. Jack Dempsey predicts Baer will weigh about 205 pounds in June and praises him as the ideal heavyweight challenger.

Max Baer Jack Dempsey Prime Camera

Standings and Thursday Games Across Leagues

standings show multiple city matchups across American and National Leagues with scores and 10 inning notes. key teams include St Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Pittsburgh and more with scheduled games in Boston New York Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit St Louis Chicago and other pairings.

St. Louis Chicago B.r.h.oa Clift Haas West Burns Bonura Simmons Pepper Appling Garms Melillo H'sley Boken Mjeskic Bejma S. Jones H'Der aC’m'beli Blacholder Bt. Louis Hemsley Bejlmna Boston New York BRHOA Brehoa Uro'skies Swson Jordan Jmoore Brooklyn Philadelphia Crit Lee Terry Bruoa Brehoa Bergercf Simons Boyle Bartell Melilio Clancy W'kins Ch'lain Wh'ney Ryan Taylor M'ncuse Leslie Biliott Kocke Jeffries al Tietle Galvan jaTm'son aUhalt Lopez Bjwilsor Heving Mungo Pickre Lucas Holle Herring Hansen Gallivan aChiozza i Louis Smythe P A Moore Moore Orita Jack Son Watkins cHurst Chamberlain Swanson Pullis A. Moore Broooklyn Holley B.r.hlo A. Bahoa Jorden Allen Prey L Wilson Jwilson Hassin Puyllis Cue'ello Berres Or'b ST Oe New York Ia Bos Fittaburgh Pittsburgh Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit Association Patinna Pane Columbua Louisville Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis City National Club Petie Doinacieatas Niin Newark Ee Ate Piutspopgr Enemacemen Acus American Clup Pet Tourine Seccemenenaeenaeons St. Louis RS Association Club Pet Mirnegadome Onnunene Pemwoauros Cnunus Comen Indianapolis Columbus Bonees Cry Cnn M—Nwon Panui Mn i

Boxing Card Results Across Cities

In Los Angeles Kid Aztec outpointed Peter Jackson in a 10 round lightweight clash. In Pittsburgh Teddy Yarosz stopped Pete Latzo after 4 rounds. Des Moines Freddy Thomkins drew with Jimmy Legrone in an 8 round welterweight affair. Portland Cecil Payne stopped Ernie Cavelli in 3 rounds. Houston George Gavadora stopped Midget Mexico while Dick McCauley outpointed Bert Smith in a separate card.

Pittsburgh Teddy Yarosz Pete Latzo Scranton N. J Mose Butch U. S. Chocolate Detroit Jimmy Belmont Braddock Max Elling Charlies Burns Johnstown Dario Marino Des Moines Freddy Thomkins Magon City Jimmy Legrone Carroll Heath Dick Netbur Newton Portland Ore Cecil Payne Louieville Ernie Cavelli Walla Walla Wash Houston Tex

Wrestling Results From Chicago Biddeford and New York

AP reports wrestling results in three cities. In Chicago Jim Laondos of St. Louis defeated Jagot Singh of India in 26 minutes 20 seconds. In Biddeford Henri Degiane of Montreal defeated Stanley Stockoski of Philadelphia by fall. In New York Hans Steinke of Germany defeated Frank Bronowicz of Poland in 27 minutes 43 seconds.

Associated Press Chicago Jim Laondos St. Louis Jagot Singh India Biddeford Henri Degiane Montreal Stanley Stckoski Philadelphia New York Hans Steinke Germany Frank Bronowics Poland

Stars of Links Prepared for Open Tourney

Philadelphia June 6 The field for the 398th national open at Merion features defending champion Johnny Goodman facing a wide array of challengers including Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Tommy Armour Bill Burke Paul Runyan Denny Shute Ky Laftone Olin Dutra Willy Cox and Walker Cup mates W Lawson Little Jr Gus Moreland plus many others. Nine days by ship and train since the Walker Cup win have left Goodman well rested and ready to defend his title on a 6694 yard par 70 course with vast scoring possibilities and a potential dark horse upset.

Philadelphia Merion Johnny Goodman Goodman Uncle Sam Great Britain England Johnny Chicago Boston

Manhattan Melodrama at Majestic shines with Gable Loy

Clark Gable and Myrna Loy lead in Manhattan Melodrama at the Majestic Theater opening Thursday. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature pairs Gable with Loy and Powell, marking Gable’s comeback and Loy’s rise while reuniting Gable and Loy after Men in White. The film follows a powerful gambler amid New York drama, with romantic tension as a district attorney and old friend confront violence. Also featured are Hamilton, Weissmuller, and O'Sullivan in Tarzan and His Mate, praised as wholesome family entertainment with a mix of thrill and humor.

New York Manhattan Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer Majestic Theater Clark Gable William Powell Myrna Loy Gable Powell Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Miss Loy Men In White Misa Loy Wnh Neil Hamilton Tarzan Ape Man

Yesterday's Heroes Shine in Double Bill Opener

Sam Jones of the White Sox and Bam West of the Browns powered the opener with a hitting mix and pitching display. West collected six hits and five runs in the double bill while Hughey Critz and the Giants scored three runs with two RBIs against Paul Dean. The Cardinals limited the Cubs to seven hits as Charley Gehringer and the Tigers faced an incomplete recap.

Associated Press Sam Jones White Sox Bam West Browns

Half a Sinner delights at Ohio Theater comedy cast

The comedy drama Half a Sinner screens at the Ohio Theater with Berton Churchill Joe McCrea and Salty Blane in principal roles. Churchill known on Broadway and screen headlines a lively adaptation while McCrea and Blane support with polished performances in a humorous portrayal noted as among the year's successes.

Ohio Theater Berton Churchill Joe McCrea Saltie Blane

Nats and A's Split Bill in Knickerbocker clash

Indians and Red Box sparred as National and American league rivals split a doubleheader. Indians' Knickerbocker batted in six runs in June in the first game, while A's Ferrer knocked in winning tallies in the second. Yankees were limited to two hits in 6 2/8 innings of relief pitching.

Bill Knickerbocker Indians Wesley Ferrer Yankees

Kennel Murder Case shown at Court Theater with Powell and Astor

William Powell returns as Philo Vance in The Kennel Murder Case at Court Theater. Mary Astor stars opposite Powell though not as lovers, with a tangled love motive driving this mystery. Supporting cast includes Pallette Vinson La Rue O Neal McWade, directed by Michael Curtiz.

William Powell Mary Astor Hollywood Warner Bros Fach Misa Astor Powell van Dine Philo Vance Missa Astor Paul Cavanaugh Bruce MacDonald Ralph Morgan Robert Barrat van Hine Eugene Pallette Helen Vinson Jack la Rue Arthur Hohl Henry O'Neil Robert McWade Michael Curtin

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