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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

9

Buckeye Track Meet Opens at Delaware Selby Field

Twenty one Ohio track stars head to Selby Field at Delaware to defend last year’s Buckeye Conference title. The meet features a strong half mile with Cole of Miami aiming to dethrone Jimmy Gilmore, plus tight finishes expected in the 100 yard dash and 440, pole vault promising a six way race, and favored weight events hinting at an Ohio win.

Ohio Warriors Selby Field Delaware Miami Cole Jimmy Gilmore Gilmore Elliot Cincinnati Kelly Waffin Ohio Robinson Broxon Newcome Panker Coleman Oliver Wellinzik Westervelt Black Kimple Leonard Ohio Wesleyan Armbrust Lykins Marshall

English Channel note sparks debate over training and records

A historical clipping discusses England related remarks by a person named Lowry and a reply from Miss Lowry about training and eligibility. The Channel Association questions genuineness while a future goal mentions Lake Ontario Marathon.

England Frank Sunny” Lowry Miss Lowry Channel Association

Baseball notes hint Ruppert to Plain Dealer suggestion

Fragmentary line references Jacob Ruppert and a suggested item for The Plain Dealer. The text hints at reviving a group or idea with the phrase back alive and bleakly suggests a newspaper connection. Limited readable context prevents full event details.

Jacob Ruppert Plain Dealer

Batting Leaders From The Associated Press

National and American batting leaders with top averages and stats from yesterday's games. Key figures include Hendrick and Hemsley leading in averages, Vaughan and Morgan driving runs, Reynolds and Gehrig among RBI and hits leaders, and notable pitching marks by Bush and Gomez.

Associated Press

Szabo Tosses Coleman in Camden Match

At Camden New Jersey Sandor Szabo 212 Hungary hurled Abe Coleman 210 Chicago for a 32 21 time in a wrestling bout.

Associated Press Camden N. J Sandor Szabo Hungary Abe Coleman Chicago

McLarnin Confident He'll Stow Ross In Ring Monday

Atlantic City May 25 Jimmy McLarnin the light welterweight contender says he will KO Barney Ross in Monday's bout. He must make 145 pounds by noon Monday or forfeit $10, and expects to weigh around 148 to 149 for the 15 round title fight before about 70 000 fans and a near $300 000 gate.

Atlantic City N. J Foster Jimmy McLarnin Jimmy Barney Ross James Archibald Rosas Tony Canzoneri McLarnin Monnday

Four Clubs in National Race Are Blanked

The National League race tightens with Pittsburgh leading by a half game after a 7 3 win over the Boston Braves and New York beating the Cubs. The Cardinals trounced Brooklyn 7 3 to sit a game behind, while the Giants gain ground with a 1 game deficit. Curt Davis blanks Reds as Phillies win 5 0. In the American League, St Louis Browns beat Washington 6 5 as Ray Pepper homers with Harland Grift on base, Detroit tops Philadelphia 6 3, and the Yankees win 2 1 over Chicago White Sox. Cleveland and Boston rain out.

Pittsburgh Owe Style Chicago Newark Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Icago Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Ae Owen Ee Kansas City Louisville Cecesde Wwang Ne Milwaukee Toledo Philadel St. Lonerin Boston New York Chica Ric St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadel Paul Liulevine Sy Cincinnatia Pittsbur American Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louie Boston Braves Cubs Giants Hamer Harry Cookie) Lavagetto Carl Hubbell Cardinals Bud Tinning Jim Weaver Cardinal Dutch Leonard Tex Carlton Curt Davis Phillies Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Browns Ray Pepper Harland Grift Browns Athletics Tigers Johnny Marcum Yankees Chicago White Sox Lefty Gomez

U S Cuppers Face Canada in crucial doubles clash

In Wilmington on May 25 the United States aims to seal a first round Cup victory by defeating Canada in the doubles match. George M. Lott Jr. and John Van Ryn play Walter Martin and Marcel Rainville as Francis X. Shields and Lester R. Stoefen had earlier beaten Martin and Rainville. The victors advance to Baltimore to face Mexico then move on to inter zone action.

Wilmington Del United States Zane Lester R. Stoefen Los Angeles Rainville Baltimore

Yesterday's Heroes Lead Buoyant MLB Card

Curt Davis pitched the Phillies to a first shutout victory allowing three hits and six strikeouts. Ben Chapman drove in both Yankees runs in a 2-1 win over the White Sox with a double. Bill Swift outpitched Ed Brandt and drove in two in a 7-3 Pirates win over the Braves. Ray Pepper drove in three, including the deciding tallies, for the Browns past the Senators. Joe Medwick led the Cardinals with three hits and two runs versus the Dodgers. Fred Marberry pitched steadily to beat the Athletics for the Tigers. George Watkins hit a Viz triple and two singles driving in two for the Giants.

Associated Press Curt Davis Phillies Reds Ben Chapman Yankees White Sox Bill Swift Pirates Ed Brandt Braves Ray Pepper Browns Senators Joe Medwick Cardinals Dodgers Fred Marberry Tigere Athletics George Watkins Giants Out

Perfect Crime Film Prompts Secret Service Talk

Ex Secret Service expert Captain Don Wilkie questions if a crime can be truly perfect. He notes unsolved cases may stem from politics faulty detective work or criminal cleverness. The Crime Doctor features Otto Kruger Karen Morley and Nils Aasther with John Robertson directing and John Wayne star billing.

Don Wilkie United States Secret Service Wilkie Rko-Radio Picture Majestic Theater Otto Kruger Karen Morley Nils Aasther Kruger Misa Morley

The Lucky Texan at Court Theater Starring John Wayne

The Lone Star Production The Lucky Texan stars John Wayne at the Court Theater. Jerry Mason and Jake Benson face murder and attempted murder charges but prove their innocence amid fast paced action and a tense hand to hand clash with the sheriff’s son.

John Wayne Jerry Mason George Hayes Jake Benson Betty Barbara Sheldon Yakima Canutt Lloyd Whitlock Earl Dwire John Ince R. N. Bradbury Court Theater Jake Jerry

Smarty at Ohio Theater Sparks Marital Sparks Dialogue

The film Smarty at the Ohio Theater explores a modern marriage that teeters on the edge of divorce. Claire Dodd argues a wife’s behavior can erode respect and love, while Joan Blondell and Warren William play a couple whose volatile dynamic drives their split.

Claire Dodd Warner Bros Ohio Theater Warren William Joan Blondell F. Hugh Herbert Mr. Herbert Carl Erickson Edward Everett Horeton Frank McHugh Joan Wheeler Virginia Sale Leonard Carey Miss Dodd Robert Florey

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