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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1934

Page

9

Illini to Clash With Bobcats at Ohio Field Open Contest

Ohio University hosts Illinois in the open contest at Ohio Field as fans expect fair weather and a two game series. Don Peden plans police presence to ensure orderly play with Sam Galabow coordinating defensive duties if needed. Vern Wolfe and BY Schmidt are set to face Illinois in Saturday’s game as the series moves forward.

Ohio University Illinois Ohio Field Bobcats Athens Don Peden Sam Galabow Morrow Vern Wolfe Schmidt Ore Seturday

The Majestic and Court Theaters Show Two Star Studies

Fay Wray shines in Once to Every Woman at the Ohio with Ralph Bellamy Walter Byron and Mary Carlisle in a Cronin based tale marked by authentic settings and strong performances. Lee Tracy headlines Advice to the Lovelorn at the Majestic in a brisk column driven comedy. Tim McCoy stars in Speed Wings at the Court with aviation drama and a capable supporting cast.

Majestic Lee Tracy COURT Tim McCoy Evaly Ohio Fay Wray Ohio Theater Miss Wray A. J. Cronin Stephen Goosson Deservise Lambert Hillyer Ralph Bellamy Walter Byron Bellamy Byron Mary Carlisle Walter Connolly J. Farrell MacDonald Ben Alexander Mary Foy Kathrin Clare Ward Rebecca Wassam Joseph M. Schenck Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century Pictures Majestic Theater

Wesleyan Spring Football Scrimmage Highlights Red and White Teams

Wesleyan held a spring football scrimmage on Thursday with Red and White squads. The Red team scored a touchdown as Circleville sophomore ran through the line, while the White squad also played a strong game.

Ware U.P Wesleyan Circleville

Jimmy Wilson Sees Bright Phillies Prospect After Klein Loss

Winter Haven Florida March 30 1934 Jimmy Wilson new manager of the Philadelphia Phillies assesses a revamped roster aiming to rebound from a pennant drought He touts pitching depth naming Darrow Davis Kleinhans Grabowski and Jeffries among others and notes outfield uncertainty while predicting not finishing last with the new group

Jimmy Wilson Phillies Winter Haven Fla Phils Bill Braucher Cardinals Jim Noble Monicker Chuck Klein Wilson Philadelphia Collins Eliott Hansen Holley Moore Pearce George Darrow Galveston Jimmy Darrow Curt Davis San Francisco Reg Grabowski Reading Ted Kleinhans Cleveland Atlanta Chiozza Louis P. Jimmy Jeffries St. Paul Irving J Hopkins Meredith H Don Hurst Dick Bartell Fullis Schulmerich Boston Giants Harvey Hendrick Cubs Ethan Allen Caras Allen Dana Tahiti Bill Ruble Minneapolis Kieuter Klein Pinkey Whitney Louis Chiozza Memphry

Scholastic Cage Tourney Draws Higher Gate in Columbus

The Ohio scholastic basketball tournament at the Coliseum in Columbus attracted 10,891 paid admissions, up from 7,103 last year but down from 15,801 two years ago. Receipts totaled $5,076.75, with expenses $1,198.66, portions to competing teams $2,257.40, and $1,620.09 to the state association.

Columbus Ohio H. R. Townsend State High School Athletic Association

Pleare Wins 22nd North and South Open Title at Pinehurst

Pleare of Charleston, a former caddy now golf professor, captured the 22nd North and South Open with a score of 283, one under par for 72 holes. He earned $1,000 from the purse. Dunlap Jr., Horton Smith, and Harry Cooper tied for second at 286, while Wild Bill Melhorn led early before finishing with 288.

Pinehurst N. C Pleare Charleston Golf Profe George T. Dunlap Horton Smith Harry Cooper Wild Billi Meblhorn

Wrestling Results at New York and Kansas City

Lilo Nardi of Italy threw Johnny Car lin of Sweden in New York at Star Casino. In Kansas City Tiny Roebuck won the heavyweight bout over Rudy Laduzzi. Joe Devito defeated Whitey Grove and Bulldog Nelson defeated Ed Lewis after disqualification for roughness.

New York Star Casino Lilo Nardi Italy Johnny Carlin Sweden Kansas City Kaw Tiny Roebuck Rudy Laduzzi Joe Devito Whitey Grove Cleveland Bulldog Nelson San Antonio Ed Lewis Chicago

Glouster Briefs Note Local Visits And Travel

Local notes record Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Eddy returning home to Marengo after a visit with friends. Detroit visitor W. R. Yaw spent time with his parents in Glouster. Chute, Jr., and Beshara resume Ohio State University studies in Columbus. Several families report travels and visits including Albani, Trimble, Hollister, and Holister deaths.

C. L. Eddy Marengo W. R. Yaw Detroit J. W. Yaw Andrew Chute, Jr Edmund Beshara Columbus Ohio State University M. H. Hunter Patricia Ann Albany N. Y Bert Robinson Roy Robinson Des Robinson Chris Bailey Elmer Maxwell Dayton E. E. Johnson Betty Trimble Clarence Brown Dorothy Akron

Crack Pinmen Shoot Tonight

Peoria Illinois hosts the annual American Bowling Congress tournament with top players from Verifine Ice Creams Milwaukee Schlitz Milwaukee Barbasols Indianapolis Polar Ice South Bend Reener Brewers Youngstown and others. Notable performances include a Fox De Lux Beer Chicago eighth place with 2,908.

Peoria U.P Verifine Ice Creams Milwaukee Gil Zunker Hank Marino Schlitz Team Frank Denkovic Zunker Charley Daw Daw Buffalo Benkovic Barbasols Indianapolis Jones Maley Jess Pritchett Polar Ice Minneapolis Fox de Lux Beer Chicago

Indians edge Pelicans as Brown shines in nine

Cleveland nipped New Orleans 5 to 4 in an exhibition in New Orleans. Clint Brown worked the complete nine innings and knocked in three runs for the Indians. Cleveland also acquired Eddie Moore from New Orleans for cash and future players.

New Orleans U.P Cleveland Clint Brown Indians Brown Cleveland Club Eddie Moore LeBlanc Cardeville Cumberland Autry Hell C. Brown Myatt Spencer

Kenyon Plans Golf Matches With Ohio State This Spring

Kenyon College resumes athletic relations with Ohio State University and will meet in two golf matches this spring. Veterans Edward Guinby of Wooster and Leonard Parnell of Chicago lead the squad, joined by sophomores Charles Lord Gambier Cornelius Barber Milford and Robert Mueller Arlington Heights Ill.

Reds See Frey and Hollingsworth Start Versus Red Wings

Manager Bob O'Farrell of the Cincinnati Reds plans to use pitchers Benny Frey and Al Hollingsworth against the Rochester Red Wings today. The Reds lead the Grapefruit League and had a day off yesterday with players golfing or fishing.

Bartow Fifa Bob O'Farrell Cincinnati Reds Benny Frey al Hollingsworth Rochester Red Wings Reds

Buckeye star Ted Rosequist signs Bears one-year deal

Columbus report states Ted Rosequist, OSU tackle for two football seasons and Buckeye guard and center this winter, signed a one year contract with the Chicago Bears. He plans to return to Ohio State after next season to finish his bachelor’s degree.

Columbus Ted Rosequist Ohio State University Chicago Bears Ohio State Buckeye

Giants Meet Volunteers In Florida Training Scrimmage

The world champion New York Giants faced the Nashville Volunteers in Dotham Alabama. Catcher Gus Mancuse, sidelined by illness, stayed behind to recover and may miss a month or six weeks before returning to behind the bat.

Dotham Ala New York Giants Florida Nashville Volunteers Gus Mancuse Shane

Cubs Beat Pirates 5-1 Behind Galan and Camilli Home Runs

Los Angeles notes Roy Joiner, Oakland rookie, pitched well and produced five hits in support as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1. Galan, rookie third baseman, and Camilli, substitute first baseman, hit home runs fueling the win.

Los Angeles Roy Joiner Oakland Chicago Cubs Galan Camilli Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates

Achauer Rolls Five Strikes in Tight Bowling Showing

Charles C. Achauer and his quintet displayed championship form on Wednesday as he toppled five pins for 114 in one game. After a second frame error he finished the match without a miss and ended with five consecutive strikes.

Logan Charles C. Achauer

Hollywood Fight Night Result Summary

Mickey Walker from Rumson won by decision over Tom Patrick of Los Angeles. Al Romero defeated Johnny Martinez in a technical decision. Joe Sanchez and Baby Palmer both lost by technical means to their opponents. Jimmy Wakefield defeated Domingo Lopez in a close decision.

Hollywood Mickey Walker Rumson N. J Tom Patrick Los Angeles al Romero Johnny Martinez Compton Calif Joe Sanchez Baby Palmore Venture Jimmy Wakefield Pasadena Domingo Lopez

Loughran Set for Neusel Bout in May at Madison Square Garden

Henry McLemore reports Loughran believes divine destiny guides a world heavyweight title shot after a Miami setback. Neusel, rising fast, must start strong to topple Loughran as Walter eyes a Garden win and a possible title opportunity.

New York U.R Carnera-Loughran Miami Tommy Primo Madison Square Garden Loughran Walter Neusel Mex Baer Carnera Garden Loughren Neasel Steve Hamasie Charley Harvey Steve Cultrazy Daffy Jimmy Bow-Ti" Bronson Tangey Neusel Max Schmeling Walter

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