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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
9
Eyres notes a national cross country shift as eastern and western teams clash in today's feature games. Giants face Pirates and Yankees take on Washington as pennant races heat up with several key results shaping the standings across both leagues.
Dayton sophomore A. R. Amsden will join Miami University track after tendon injury. Oliver set early season hurdle records and Buckeye Conference favorites, but a severe setback at Delaware in May threatens his career as Rider noted.
In Louisville on May 3, crowds gather for the Kentucky Derby with record attendance expected. Governor Ruby Laffoon will present the trophy. Cavalcade leads a field of 19 for the $30,000 added classic, with odds shifting on Peace Chance, Spy Hill, and Sir Thomas among early favorites.
National league games listed include St. Louis defeating Cincinnati 4 to 1 and New York topping Brooklyn 6 to 5. American league results show St. Louis beating Detroit 5 to 2 and Philadelphia prevailing over Boston 12 to 11. Associations note Columbus and Toledo 4 with Toledo Louisville no game. others not scheduled after a double-header.
The schedule lists Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Silvage at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at New York, and St. Louis at Boston.
Toledo DeVilbiss expected to lead Class A in the Ohio Relays as over 20 schools enter at Ohio Stadium. At Delaware last week DeVilbiss set meet records in the 880 yard relay and two mile relay, Meyers broke the pole vault mark, Muheey of Terrace Park set a Class B shot put record. Central Strong and officials listed with E. B. Bryan presiding.
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