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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1934

Page

7

Four Tilts Bring Little Change In Standings

The Yankees and Tigers split the series with Detroit winning 6-5 to even the set at two games each and keep New York in first by four percentage points. Lou Gehrig extended his consecutive games streak despite a toe injury, while Cleveland and Washington stayed atop the chase with Boston signaling a challenge after sweeping the Browns.

Detroit Yankees Babe Ruth and Company Russ van Atta Burleigh Grimes Burleigh Pete Fox Mickey Cochrane Joyner White Fred (Firpo) Marberry Tigers Lou Gehrig

Opening of bass season draws anglers to Gum River region

Weekend fishing along Gum River sees Bert and Barnes lead with a legal bass record during a stay near Columbus West High. Williams and Harold Wise report 20 bass total, with wall-eyes and perch among catches. Traces of rain expected to boost angling, while local promoters and teams, including Bill Pickens and Cromwell, hint at upcoming sports events.

Bert Barnes Williams Harold Wise Columbus West George Ray Warner

Harry Cooper Wins Western Open Championship

Light horse Harry Cooper of Chicago wins the Western Open in Peoria after two 18 hole overtimes, defeating Ky Laffoon of Denver by three strokes. Cooper storms back with a 30 on the front nine and posts 67 66 to Laffoon 67 69 as 42 rounds better than 70. The win confirms the tour continues.

Peoria Harry Cooper Chicago Cooper Ky Laffoon Denver Laffoon Peoria Country Club

Moody Eyes Return To Tennis In 1935 After Back Injury

Helen Wills Moody, sailing for England, says her back injury is improving with treatment. She plans to play in local events this fall under her father Dr. Clarence A. Wills watching, with hopes to compete in major tournaments in 1935 and will attend Wimbledon as a spectator and commentator.

New York Helen Wills Moody England Clarence A. Wills Moody

Baseball and Association Schedules and Tonight's Matchups

The page lists multiple schedule items across leagues. Brooklyn at Cincinnati and New York at Pittsburgh show rain delays. Detroit 6 5 over New York with unclear context. Cleveland at Washington and Kansas City at Columbus also noted. Athens Eagles meet Mill Field at Rufus Putnam Diamond tonight at 6 30 with no admission.

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Detroit Aosmee Chicess Washington Associatlo Rien Louis Athens Eagles Millfield Rufus Putnam W. i Philadelphia Ny 51S Sccrcenseneses BF Philadelp Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul Columbus Kansas City Louisville Oledo

Dexter Victors Over Chester In 8-2 Baseball Win

Dexter defeats Chester 8-2 as Turner fans nine and yields no earned runs. Searls and Davis each collect three hits to pace Dexter’s offense while Chester musters five singles.

Turner Dexter Searls Davis Chester Rhoa H. Knight Meas B. Knight Moore Eiseisten Quillen Rhoa Beamis McCccceens Deihloe Yenings T Chester Spencer, Gaul G. Eiselsten Wells

Second Baer Carnera Go Looms as Next Mitt Show

New York report says talks begin on a Baer Carnera title bout with Ancil Hoffman and Jimmy Johnston to decide timing. Garden favors an elimination tourney, but Hoffman and Dempsey seek an October match, aiming to free Baer for faster promotion. Carnera may be favored despite concerns over overtraining and injuries.

Baer-Carera Ancil Hoffman Jimmy Johnston Madison Square Garden John R. Kilpatrick Garden Baer Hoffman Jack Dempsey Carnera Dempsey Primo

Stewart Juniors Defeat Torch Juniors 18-5 in Commonwealth Park

Stewart's Junior baseball team hammered Torch Juniors 18-5 on Saturday. Comer struck out 16, Barnes C Ogg and Hill each collected four hits for Stewart, while Russell led Torch with three safeties.

Stewart

Powell Shines in The Key at Ohio Theater

Bill Powell delivers a magnetic performance as a dashing army officer in The Key at the Ohio Theater. Edna Best stars opposite him in a volt affective love triangle set during the Irish revolt. The Majestic offers Hollywood Party and Disney Silly Symphony while Court screens Social Register with Colleen Moore under director Marshall Neilan.

William Powell Ohio Warner Bros Dublin Powell Edna Best London New York America Majestic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Majestic Theater Rodgers and Hart Jimmy Durante Neilan

Fight results by the Associated Press at Chicago and other towns

Boxing results list multiple bouts with scores and outcomes across cities including Chicago West Springfield Sioux City Quebec and Miami. Notable results include Leo Rodak outpointing Dave Berry and Tommy Corbett outpointing Mickey Joy in Chicago and other regional bouts.

Associated Press Chicago Leo Rodak Dave Berry Springfield Til Tommy Corbett Omaha Nebr Mickey Joy Johnny Liston Frankie Martin Aurora West Springfield Mass Clyde Chastain Dallas Tex Eddie Mader Cocoa Kid New Haven Conn Danny Devlin Allentown Sioux City Willie Kittrell Yonkers N. Y Sammy Mosco Bus Breese Manhattan Kan Johnny Datto Los Angeles

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