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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
7
The article recalls Barney Ross aiming to defend his welter title after a bout with Mel Larmine, with Canzoneri and McLarnin cited as peers. It notes Ross’s lengthy career, possible rematch talk, and the era’s tough fighters, hinting at a future pack of bouts and public interest.
Barney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden Bowl to add the world welterweight title to his lightweight crown. Referee Eddie Forbes awards the decision after judges disagree. gate receipts reach an all-time two year high at about 225000.
The page balances standings from the league with results like New York 13 St. Louis 11 and Chicago 11 Washington 7, plus a set of Wednesday games list including New York at Ken and Philadelphia at Boston. It also mentions Ross defeating Lew Tendler and Benny Leonard in boxing history with praise for the rival big men.
Jim Londos of St. Louis defeated Joe Dusek of Omaha 26 14 in Wilmington. Ed Strangler Lewis of Los Angeles beat Henri Delgane of Montreal two falls to one in Montreal. Joe Montana of Camden, listed at 179, defeated Pat McGuire of New Orleans two falls to one in Camden.
In Philadelphia with a late run in the eighth and the decisive hit in the tenth, the Phillies defeated Cleveland 6 to 5. Berry and Hayes delivered key plays, while Johnson added an error for the visitors as the winning run crossed in the tenth.
Indianapolis May 29 AP The 22nd Indianapolis 500 drew 100000 spectators as crews prepped the Speedway. Kelly Petillo starts on pole at 119.529 mph, with Louis Meyer in fifth row seeking a third win. Race rules cap fuel use to curb speed and accidents.
Boxing results list welterweight bouts with Barney Ross outpointing Jimmy McLarnin in New York and Davey Day outpointing Frankie Marchese. Also Frankie Fullam and Johnny Consigno won their bouts in New York while Tom Romano stopped Jimmy Phillips in Bernardsville. In Pittsburgh Anson Green defeated Johnny Pile. In Indianapolis Scotty Scotten lost to Jimmy Buckler and Charles Rodney knocked out Ray Drake.
Travis Jackson homered to lift the Giants past the Pirates in a double victory. Benny Frey scattered nine Dodgers hits to win 8-1 for Cincinnati. Jack Saltzgaver supplied a homer and three singles for the Yankees against the Browns. Earl Averill doubled in the tenth to drive in the winning run for Cleveland over the Athletics. Hank Greenberg drove in four for the Tigers with two homers against the Red Sox. Jim Elliott and Bob Smith combined to limit the Braves to six hits against the Cubs.
The St. Louis Cardinals moved into first place behind a 10-0 win over the Phillies as Wild Bill Hallahan pitched seven efficient innings. The Giants split two games with the Corsairs, Travis Jackson homered in both, and Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 8-1 while Chicago fell to Boston 5-3. In the American League, Cleveland beat Philadelphia 6-5 to keep pace with New York, and dominant sluggers Gehrig Ruth Lazzeri Saltzgaver powered a 13-9 Yankees win over St. Louis. Detroit crushed Boston 12-6 with Hank Greenberg homering twice, and Chicago gathered 11-7 over Washington.
Kaye Don, famed racer, survived a crash here after a sudden move in the houses race. His mechanic F. Taylor died from the accident while Don was shaken but unhurt.
Tourney Mike Heaney announced a medal play handicap event at Athens Country Club on Memorial Day Wednesday. More than $25 in merchandise will be awarded to the eight low scorers.
Joan Crawford leads a strong cast in Sadie McKee at the Majestic as drama unfolds for a small town girl in a big city. Supporting players Fran choc Tone Gene Raymond Edward Arnold Jean Dixon and Leo G Carroll elevate the production with polished performances and musical elements.
John Barrymore stars in the stage hit 20th Century a Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur comedy now at the Ohio Theater Columbia plans a film adaptation with Carole Lombard Roscoe Karns and Etienne Girardot among the cast from the original New York run Directors Howard Hawks and Columbia executives push the project as Barrymore’s first broad romantic comedy.
Buster Crabbe holder of the title role in Tarzan the Fearless at the Court Theater holds a three year Yale University law scholarship. He may use it after a year if box office success slows. Crabbe plans to pursue law if acting stalls, while continuing film work to build his career. Jacqueline Wells co stars opposite Crabbe in the serial.
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