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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
7
Analysts debate the likely outcome of a heavyweight bout between Primo Carnera and Max Schmeling. Press readers discuss training, form, and mental stamina as June 14 approaches, noting opinions that promoters and broadcasts may influence the clash and attendance expectations.
Fragmentary notes describe a boss regarded as effective and harsh, with rival scribes' opinions deeming him dangerous yet successful. The text hints at skepticism toward De Preem and jokes about strength, portraying a formidable figure who commands attention.
MGM drama Lazy River begins Wednesday at the Majestic Theater featuring Robert Young and Jean Parker as young lovers in a tale of prison escapes smuggling piracy and murder. The cast includes C Henry Gordon Irene Franklin Ted Healy Nat Pendleton Ruth Channing Maude Eburne Raymond Hatton and Joseph Cawthorn with Katharine Hepburn in Spitfire at the Majestic cited as a concurrent feature.
Lefty Robert Moses Grove, the so called Lonaconing Lightning, regains form for the Boston Red Sox in a spring exhibition against Chicago. Grove relieved in a bases loaded, one out situation and allowed three hits in 6 2 3 innings as Earnshaw and the White Sox won 8 to 2. Len Warneke earns his fifth victory as the Cubs beat the Giants 3 to 2 in 10 innings. Vic Sorrell blanks the Senators 5 to 0 on two hits.
The Athens Recreation Baseball League starts Wednesday at Rufus Putnam Park with Beckley facing the new C O team. Six teams compete and a first round schedule is listed from May 16 to June 7 with matchups including Beckleys Union Printing Gasco Hotel Berry Clover Farmers and C O. In boxing news Baer travels the circuit while Carl Carnera is billed for a highly anticipated clash.
Chicago defies rain to top New York 3 2 in ten innings while most other games were postponed. Other results include Chicago 8 Boston 2 and Detroit 5 Washington 0 in seven innings. Several matches were rained out.
Frank Shields George Lott Joan Van Ryn and Lester Stoefen will represent the United States against Canada in the first round at Wilmington Country Club May 24 25 and 26. Shields and Stoefen likely will play singles with Lott and Van Ryn in doubles. Wood and Allison were not selected due to form and an ankle sprain respectively. The U S winner meets Mexico in Baltimore May 30 31 and June 2 for the American Zone final.
Minneapolis finished the eastern swing with a 6 5 record and a three game lead in the American Association. The Red Birds swept Columbus and narrowed the field as Indianapolis Louisville Columbus and Toledo prepare to visit Minneapolis and St Paul in a western invasion.
AP wires report mixed results from several cities including Falco and McMahon drawing in New York. Miler stops Rivers in Milwaukee. Misko outpoints Grace in Saginaw. Everett outpoints Kimrey in Miami. Bailey outpoints Ravage in Atlanta. Breese stops Dodge in Sioux City. Goeders defeats Robinson in Manhattan. Smallwood outpoints Monetti in Williamsport.
The Cubs beat the Giants as Chuck Klein drove in the winning run in the tenth inning, with George Earnshaw noted. Vic Sorrell and the Tigers combined for two hits against the Senators in a six inning game, while the White Sox had four hits.
Boston Braves second baseman Walter J. Rabbit Maranville entered General Hospital in Rochester for a tuning up ahead of an operation on a fractured leg. X rays showed the small bone fracture had separated slightly, possibly requiring wiring, while the large bone heals well. He hoped to return in July, but the delay likely ends his season. Dr. Ralph Fitch planned the operation for Thursday.
Bass fishermen often fish too quickly and miss lazy fish that would bite if teased. When bass are full fed they resist strikes and must be angered to rise. The article notes repeated observations of this behavior on lakes and rivers.
A writer describes imitation mice and baby pike lures that surface or travel underwater, noting 20 minute waits on a productive lake stretch. It advises starting with surface plugs to awaken bass, then trying underwater wobblers or spinner feathers if no bites appear, emphasizing patience and varied casting.
In the National Open sectional trials at Cleveland and Dayton, Thomas Philip Perkins led the district and national field with 138 total after two 69s. Billy Burke and Clarence Ehresman followed at 140, while Art Smith, a Summit Hills Cincinnati pro, qualified for the Open for the fourth time with 148 in Dayton.
The Boston Red Sox cut to 23 players by releasing Joe Judge, longtime first baseman who began with the team in 193? and had stints with Lewiston, Buffalo International, and Washington before later joining Brooklyn briefly and returning to Boston.
Strangler Lewis of Los Angeles at 245 pounds threw Ray Steele of Glendale in 11 07 in New York. Dick Raines of Dallas defeated Andy Rascher of Brown Point two falls to one in Wilmington Delaware. Paddy Mack of Philadelphia defeated John Jovanna of Quincy two falls to one in Portland Maine. Jagat Singh of Indiana threw George Zaharias of Pueblo 26 29 in Chicago. Gus Bonnenberg of Boston defeated Bibber McCoy of Cambridge two falls to one in Montreal.
John Jacob Astor explains breaking his engagement to Miss Hileen Gillispie after a world tour and returning to New York his parents interfering led him to "put his foot down" and end the match.
Desert setting comedy follows Araminta Tootle and nephew Gladwyn as they arrive at El Mirage Rancho to find civilization absent. Henry Whipple from Ohio also arrives with his own plans, leading to a series of laughable misadventures with gold seekers a burlesque troupe and chorus girls. Directed by William Belter with a supporting cast including Burton Christy Enfield and Eburne.
Screen star Madge Evans accepts the title of Typical American Girl with modesty. The Fox star, featured in Stand Up and Cheer!, recalls a long show business career from Fairy Soap ads at age two to starring with John Barrymore in Peter Ibbetson. She prefers not to glamourize her status and aims for steady progress. The Ohio Theater show stands as her current project.
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