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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1934

Page

7

Barrymore Stars in Sparkling Chicago Blue Comedy at Ohio

John Barrymore delivers a dazzling performance as Oscar Jaffe in Columbia’s 20th Century at the Ohio Theater. The fast paced farce, aided by Mac Arthur and Hecht’s witty dialogue, pairs Barrymore with Lily Garland as they spark a riotous screen comedy with musical numbers and standout directing by Clarence Brown.

John Barrymore The Ohio Oscar Jaffe Columbia Ohio Theater Barrymore Charles MacArthur Ben Hecht

McLarnin Ross Title Bout Set for Long Island Showdown

Barney Ross and Jimmy McLarnin prepare for a 15 round welterweight title bout on Madison Square Garden bill in Long Island with about 60,000 fans projected. Ross argues edges in speed and youth give him the advantage. McLarnin bets on power and strategy.

Qualifying for 300 Mile Race Closes Today

Indianapolis May 2 AP A last minute scramble for spots in the starting field of the 500 mile speedway race was underway with ten to fifteen drivers bidding for the final four places in a 33 car field. Rex Mays led seven qualifiers with 113.639 mph while Fred Frame and Leon Duray awaited their chance in the last day of trials. The course closes tomorrow for brick washing and faster speeds will be required for remaining qualifiers. Earlier James O Patterson was killed in a Winchester dirt race as Weatherly escaped with minor injuries.

Indianapolis Speedway Course Fred Frame Leon Duray Los Angeles Rex Mays Riverside Calif Winchester Ind James O. Patterson Kansas City Mays al Thieson Dayton Patterson Clay Weatherly Chicago Weatherly

Mat Show at Buckeye Lake Opens Outdoor Wrestling Series

Big League wrestling begins at Buckeye Lake on Memorial Day with a three bout program at Crystal Pool. A 24 foot ring will float over the water for main event Silent Rattan of Houston versus Stacy Hall of Ohio State, with Father Lumpkin facing Dutch Heffner in the semi final and another pro bout to follow as part of a season through the outdoors.

Buckeye Lake Big League Wrestling Crystal Pool Rattan Houston Tex Stacy Hall Ohio State Lumpkin Georgia Tech University Heffner Giant Sherman

Ross Confident He Will Win Welterweight Title Fight

Lightweight champion Barney Ross states his belief that he will capture the welterweight title from Jimmy McLarnin in a highly anticipated bout. He notes his speed, stamina, and defense of the lightweight crown, insisting he can hold both titles simultaneously and plans to defend the lightweight title regardless of the outcome.

McLarnin Jimmy Ross New York Jimmy McLarnin Barney Ross

Standings and Tuesday Games in Early Baseball League

Standings list shows Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 0 Boston 5 Chicago 0 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 7 New York 3. AMERICAN Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 6 Detroit 9 Boston 2 Washington 9 Chicago 6 St Louis 16 New York 7. ASSOCIATION Columbus 4 St Paul 1. Scantavelle 11 Toledo 10 Anneapolis 11 Toledo 6 five in nings. Louisville 11 Kansas or 3. Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 4. Tuesday games New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland Boston at Philadelphia Columbus at Toledo Louisville at Indianapolis St Paul at Minneapolis Milwaukee at Kansas City.

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Cards Beat Phils bett in two minutes of the first round

The May 20 San Francisco bout between rival boxers ends early in the first round. Gross receipts near 250000 dollars, with the Milk Fund co promot ing along with the Garden. Fighters weigh in at noon, welterweight limit 147 pounds but McLarnin may weigh 145 or less to avoid a 10000 dollar forfeit.

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Arlett Stars For Millers In Doubleheader Victory

Buzz Arlett slugging rookie for Minneapolis boosts the Millers with key hits in both games. He drove in the winning run in the 11th inning of the opener and scored five runs overall, adding his fourth homer. Joe Hauser hit his 20th homer as Milwaukee, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Columbus scramble in the standings behind Minneapolis.

Chicago Buzz Arlett Minneapolis Millers Toledo Arnett Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Columbus St. Paul

St Louis Beats Philadelphia on Late Runs

In a nine inning game St Louis scored to edge Philadelphia 5 to 2. Whitehead and Frisch each made errors as totals show late scoring chances and substitutions batting for Durocher and Johnson in the ninth.

Durocher Johnson St. Louis Philadelphia Whitehead Frisch

Tribe Takes Early Lead With Slumping Yankees In AL Race

The New York Yankees slide from atop the American League standings continues as a 16 to 7 loss to the St. Louis Browns narrows their lead. Cleveland Indians rally past the A's 7 to 6 behind Sammy Hale and Hal Trosky. Detroit beats Boston 9 to 2 and Washington outslugs Chicago 9 to 6. In the NL, Dizzy Dean wins for the Cardinals in a 5 to 2 ten inning victory over the Phillies, dropping Chicago back, while the Dodgers blank the Reds 5 to 0.

New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Indians Yanks Buck Newsom St. Louis Browns Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean Phillies Chicago Cubs Huck Betts Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh al Smith Gus Suler Giants Red Lucas van Mungo Brooklyn Reds Dodgers

Grover Littler Win Best Ball at Athens Country Club

Butch Grover and Bob Littler captured the two man best ball title at Athens Country Club on Sunday with a score of 70. They posted nine of 35 and 3% for a 73 after a three handicap. Harry Beckley and John Swanson took second with 78 6 73. Fred McKay and H. J. Ong finished third at 17 74. George and R. Rutkoskie were 81 6 7h.

Butch Grover Bob Littler Athens Country Club Grover Littler Harry Beckley John Swanson Fred McKay H. J. Ong George R. Rutkoskie

Tarzan the Fearless thrills at Court Theater opening

Tarzan the Fearless opened at the Court Theater on Sunday to packed houses. Bitter Crabbe stars as Tarzan performing exceptional athletic feats including a dive into a crocodile infested pool and an underwater struggle with a monster reptile. Jacqueline Wells and Edward Woods lead supporting cast with strong performances.

Tarzan the Fearless Court Theater Bitter Crabbe Tarzan Crabbe Jacqueline Wells Lok At Edward Woods Matthew Betz Philo McCullough E. Alyn Warren Frank Lackteen

Joan Crawford Stars in Sadie McKee at Majestic Theater

Joan Crawford shines as Sadie McKee in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film at the Majestic. Franchot Tone, Gene Raymond, and Edward Arnold deliver strong supporting work as her three pivotal figures in life amid Vina Delmar's story of a humble girl striving for autonomy. Jean Dixon and Leo G. Carroll also appear in notable supporting roles.

Joan Crawford Sadie McKee Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Majestic Theater Clarence Brown Vina Delmar Joan Franchot Tone Michael Gene Raymond Tommy Edward Arnold Brennan Jean Dixon Leo G. Carroll New York

Central League Faces Break Up After Lima Withdrawal

The Central League, newly formed, faced possible disbandment after Lima Ohio withdrew. President Emerson W. Dickerson of Grand Rapids plans to relocate Lima to South Bend Terre Haute or Flint. Current lineup includes Grand Rapids Muskegon Fort Wayne Peoria and Springfield.

Chicago Lima Ohio Emerson W. Dickerson Grand Rapids Mich South Bend Terre Haute Ind Flint Grand Pids Muskegon Fort Wayne Peoria Springfield

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