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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1934

Page

7

Portsmouth Trojans Edge Chillicothe In Narrow Marathon

From game records across the season the Portsmouth Trojans show a slight edge over Chillicothe with a 71 to 5 score line in a late season matchup. Portsmouth secured key wins and realistic margins as they faced Columbus East and North teams, with several close results shaping their standings.

Pontsmout Coreg Fe Central Chillicothe Columbus Pomeroy Marietta Ironton Greenfield Mariette Pomeroy Golumbus West Central Westerville Delaware Newark Lancaster Trojans Bears Lima Central Portamouth UN Central Columbus Central East Portsmouth Tiffin Columbian Zanesville Tiffin Zanesville Spartans Carl Spears Bellevue Findlay Tiffinites Sandusky Columbian Columbus North Howard Wedebrook Bender

Sucker Sells No Talk as Indians Camp Salary Clash

Harley Boss arrives at Cleveland training camp but leaves quickly after salary dispute with General Manager Billy Evans. Johnny Burnett signs not yet. Monte Pearson injures ankle. Yankees manage daily workouts amid heavy autograph seekers for Babe Ruth in St. Petersburg. Frank Navin impressed by Tigers under Mickey Cochrane in Lakeland. Pinkey Higgins signs with Athletics for 1934 at about 6000 dollars. Giants beat Connig Mack’s Athletics 4-1 in Bradenton as Cardinals unsigned. Reds set first practice game in Tampa after weather delays.

New Orleans Harley Boss Cleveland Indians Cleveland Billy Evans Evans Ross California Johnny Burnett Monte Pearson ST. Petersburg Fla New York Yankees Babe Ruth Yanks Bradenton Connig Mack New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Frankie Frisch Medick Creatti Watkins

Cage clash to decide opener winner uncertain

The record shows an opening round foe may be beatable but the cage game outcome remains uncertain and open to surprise.

French net star Borotra eliminated in indoor title bid

At the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York on March 14 Jean Borotra, 35, disappears from the indoor singles title chase after a 2-6 10-8 6-3 loss to Frank Bowden. Merlin and other players advance as the quarterfinals proceed among eight seeds and mixed doubles play continues.

New York UR Jean Borotra Seventh Regiment Armory Frank Bowden Columbia University Bowden Andre Merlin Paul Feret Eugene McCauliff Christian Boussus George Lott Chicago Merlin Gregory Mangin Newark N. J Berkeley Bell Francis X. Shields Dr. McCauliff Lester Stoefen Los Angeles Sidney Blood

Shortship Circuit Adopts New Dash System for 1934

Columbus notices the Ohio Shortship Harness Circuit adopting a new dash and handicap format for 1934 replacing the old three heat race system. Heats become separate races at three distances and pari mutuel betting is approved as eight meetings span Urbana Columbus Berea Dayton Coshocton North Randall Toledo Fort Wayne open. Purses total about 175000 with officers elected and life memberships granted ahead of a March 26 planning meeting.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Racing Commission Urbana Berea Dayton Coshocton North Randall Toledo Ft. Wayne Ind

Glouster Teams Enter Ames Bern Tournament

Glouster clubs vie in the Ames Bern Basketball tourney at Amesville with two games set Thursday night. The F O K E squad led by Clinesmith McClelland Deem McCreanor Meredith Parker Cooper and Brown faces Vincent Thureday at 7. The Luckoff five with R Henry E Henry Kutta Marshall Hill Johnson Higgins Blosser meets McConnelaville at 10:20.

Glouster Ames- Bern Amesville F. O. KE Clinesmith McClelland Deem McCreanor Meredith Parker Cooper Brown Vincent Thureday Luckoff McConnelaville R. Henry E. Henry Kutta, Marshall Hill, Johnson, Higgins and Blosser

Wrestling Results in New York Coliseum

Sam Stein defeated Sam Cor dovano and Sandor Szabo drew with Scott MacDougall. Hans Kampfer and Jagat Singh drew with Mike Romano. George Manich defeated Marshall Blackstock. Other bouts included Emil Dusek throwing Jack Hurley and Bill Houlihan defeating Marshall Blackstock.

New York Coliseruim Sammy Stein Sam Cordovano Sandor Szabo Hungary Scott MacDougall Scotland Hans Kampfer Germany Mike Romano Italy Jagat Singh India George Manich New Jersey Emil Dusek Omaha Jack Hurley Ireland Bill Houlihan Marshall Blackstock Tennessee

Fight results at Dallas boxing card report

Tracy Cox KOed Eddie Ran in Dallas while Frankie Graham defeated Mike Wolsey by decision. Charlie Light stopped Sailor Seaman in Indianapolis. Johnny Page drew with Sal Garcia in Dallas. results list several lightweight bouts across New York Phoenix Pittsburgh and San Antonio venues.

Dallas Tracy Cox Indianapolis Eddie Ran New York Frankie Graham Muskogee Mike Woolsey Phoenix Charlie Light Sailor Seaman Pittsburgh Johnny Page Sal Garcia San Antonio

Finds Job for Slightly Worn Tennis Stars

Henry McLemore reports on a fanciful idea that veteran tennis players should seek work as pro substitutes. He recounts Berkeley Bell’s tale of clubs needing a player to prevent a rival from winning a trophy and notes how even top veterans like Gregory Mangin could block the cup if available.

Bell Beil New Jersey Gregory Mangin Mangin Ft. Wayne

Americans Target Grand National and Ascot Gold Cup

American-owned stables push for major English races with Mate seen as a leading threat in the Ascot Gold Cup. Grand National on March 23 lists 73 entrants, including 10 American-owned horses among the field of 73. A Hunt writer notes six of the top 20 horses may be American, with odds about one to four for an American win.

Ascot Milton Bronner London United States Crake Gee-Gees Lttle Island Mate A. C. Bostwick

Fielder Jones 1906 White Sox figure dies in Oregon

Funeral plans announced for Allison Jones known as Fielder Jones a Chicago White Sox Hitless Wonders manager and inside baseball pro who died at Good Samaritan Hospital Portland Ore from a heart ailment Born in Shinglehouse Pa he began in Oregon State League in 1893 and later played for Corning N C Springfield Mass and Brooklyn before joining the American League Chicago club.

Portland Ore Allison Jones Chicago White Sox Good Samaritan Hospital Shinglehouse Jones Corning N. C Springfield Mass Brooklyn Chicago

Walker Cup team named by Royal and Ancient committee

The 1934 Walker Cup entries announced by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club committee in St Andrews include captain Michael Scott and players Harry Bentley Eric Fid dian Samuel McKinley Jack McLean Cyril Tolley J Torrence and Roger Wethered. Two places to be filled later.

ST. Andrews Scotland U.P Royal and Ancient Golf Club Championship Committee United States Michael Scott Harry G. Bentley Eric W. Fiddian Samuel L. McKinley Jack McLean Cyril Tolley J. A. Torrence Roger H. Wethered

Trojans Best Defensive Quintet in State Tourney

In Ohio Class A championship previews, Roosevelt tops defensive marks with opponents holding to 16.4 PPG, while Toledo Central leads offensively at 31.18 PPG. Roosevelt and Central meet in the opening Class A game as Akron West eyes its fourth straight finals appearance.

Trojans Columbus U.P Ohio Dayton Roosevelt Portsmouth Toledo Central Roosevelt Middletown Hamilton Central Toledoans Dayton Akron West Dick Boughner Bill Collier Bill Sturgeon

Carnera Baer Title Talks Continue At Madison Square Garden

Negotiations for a summer heavyweight title bout between Primo Carnera and Joe Baer were set to continue today. Col. John Reed Kilpatrick of Madison Square Garden failed to reach a definite agreement yesterday with Louis Soresi and Andy Hoffman, managers of Carnera and Baer.

New York U.2 Primo Carnera Jaxie John Reed Kilpatrick Madison Square Garden Louis Soresi Andy Hoffman Baer

Handball Tourney Set for Columbus This Weekend

Columbus hosts the first state wide handball tournament sponsored by the Obie AAU next Saturday and Sunday. Organizers expect a large field of entrants.

Columbus U.P Obie Aau

Mud Hens Acquire Bull Perrin From New Orleans

Toledo reports the Toledo Mud Hens traded for left handed pitcher Bull Perrin who played with New Orleans last season, bringing new arm depth to the Cleveland affiliate lineup.

Toledo U.P Toledo Mud Hens Bull Perrin New Orleans

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