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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1934

Page

9

Ruth’s North American tour and boxing notes in Midwest crowd

In a whetted recap of Ruth’s North American tour, reports describe a dramatic first night in Seattle attended by nearly 3,000 in rain as Ruth drew fans and newsreel lenses. The item also notes boxing chatter with Mickey the Toy Bulldog quitting and TM seeking a Paul Pir Cevelang bout at the Arena November 12.

Pmpress Japan Serg Coven Across Ruth Babe Ign Fenls Seattle Lefty Mick Delphia Mickey Tat Paul Pir- Cevelang Battler

Boyer Out With Bad Knee Tightens Ohio Kirk Lineup

Ohio University coach Don Peden faces a depleted lineup for the Cincinnati game after star tackle Boyer limped out in the West Virginia clash. With Boyer likely sidelined for the year, Peden searches for replacements as George DeStefano and others vie to fill the hole. Worries about depth come as Cincinnati’s 15-pound per man weight advantage looms and reserves must lift the pace for a full sixty minutes.

Don Peden Ohio University University of Cincinnati West Virginia Peden Donall Kim Boyer Art Ane Boyer Cincinnati Bobcats Don Hat Lewis George Smith Joe Guerra Harlan Nelson Jimmy Johnson George Johnson George George DeStefano Varsity Walt Phode Ohio DeStefano Miami Anton Bintic Sinth Paul Halleck Husky Woody Wills Wendell Dieh Marshall Diehl Bearcats Ohio Eleven P Ete Stephan

Ohio Wesleyan Quarter Is Still Leading Point Parade

Ohio Wesleyan star John Turley remains the top scorer in Ohio college football with 75 points after eight rushing TDs and 19 PATs plus four field goals. Strutt of Duquesne leads national scoring with Turley second. Denison’s Foster trails with 48 points. Ohio State and Denison each place multiple players in the season scoring list as teams prep for weekend games.

Ohio Wesleyan John Turley Strutt Duquesne Columbus Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Turley Oval Bishop Art Strutt Mingo Junction Duquesne University Pittsburgh Foster Denison Ohio State Xavier Wilberforce Jenkins Goldsmith Baldwin Wallace Heekin Buckeye

Boxing results from Newark Holyoke and Chicago cards

The Associated Press reports Patsy Perroni of Cleveland outpointed Hans Birkie of Oakland in Newark. Johnny Rossi of Worcester outpointed Charley Weire of Brooklyn in Holyoke with Dominick Nico and Charley Turco also featured. In Chicago Corn Griffin of Columbus defeated Adolph Waller of Green Bay as Dave Barry of Springfield beat Mickey Beal.

Associated Press Newark N. J Patsy Perroni Cleveland Hans Birkie Oakland Calif Holyoke Mass Johnny Rossi Worcester Charley Weire Brooklyn Dominick Kid) Nico New York Charley Turco Chicago Corn Griffin Columbus Adolph Waller Green Bay Wis Dave Barry Springfield Mickey Beal

Center Post Rehearsal Sets Stage for Holmquist Alternation

In Monday’s light practice the team focused on loosening up and signal drills as Ed Holmquist prepared to share center post duties with his teammate. Heavier work was scheduled to begin today.

Ed Holmquist

Undefeated Teams Reduce to 22 on AP List

Ten schools were dropped from the nation's undefeated and untied list this past week, leaving 22 programs still with perfect records. The Associated Press compiled list names the remaining schools and their records as of November 6.

New York Associated Press

Grid Naturals Missed Due To Sked Making

Alan Gould notes college football schedule planners miss key natural pairings due to long lead times. He cites Alabama vs Minnesota and Stanford vs Princeton as examples and calls for greater latitude in post season. Two games this week pair Rice with Arkansas and Stanford with Washington as top nonconference clashes.

Alan Gould New York Alabama Minnesota Stanford Princeton Rice Santa Clara Arkansas Washington Pacific Coast Syracuse Michigan State Tulane Colgate Red Raiders Yankee Stadium Navy Purdue Illinois Duke Washington and Lee Louisiana State Tide

St. Louis to Acquire Cincinnati National Pro Football Franchise

Cincinnati press reports that St. Louis interests will purchase the Cincinnati National Pro Football League franchise for about 20000 dollars. Joe F. Carr, league president, announced the transfer of players and franchise immediately. The St. Louis club, to be called the Gunners, will play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and keep the Cincinnati schedule.

Columbus St. Louis Joe F. Carr Cincinnati Carr Pittsburgh Pirates Gunners

Cochrane Seeks Lefty Hurler and Outfield Help

Mickey Cochrane aims to add a strong southpaw pitcher and one or two outfielders to the Detroit Tigers roster as they prepare to defend their league title next season. He notes a single lefty could have altered the World Series outcome. Cochrane travels with wife Mia and teammates Al Simmons and Cy Perkins to Honolulu for a vacation.

Phoenix Ariz Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers Cardinals Tiger Pilot Mia. Cochrane al Simmons Cy Perkins Honolulu

Minimum Energy For Pass Attack Boosts Avetal Football Popularity

In a Dallas report SMU and other teams increasingly rely on the forward pass as it costs less energy than a running attack. The piece highlights the strategy, receiver skills, and protection schemes, noting Jerry Mann of SMU as a standout passer in the Southwest Conference era.

Dallas Southern Methodist University Mustangs

Duquesne Ace Leads Scorers

Art Strutt, Duquesne fullback, tops national scoring lists compiled by The Associated Press across major college groups. The AP report notes Strutt leads the East conference and the country in individual scoring as the season progresses.

Associated Press Art Strutt Duquesne

National Horse Show Opens in Madison Square Garden

The seven day event in New York starts with military jumping teams from five nations headlining. Army officers from Canada Chile France Irish Free State and Canada will compete each night in military events. The climax is Monday with country teams vying for the international team trophy and the final night features individual honors.

New York Madison Square Garden United States Canada Atlantic Chile France Irish Free State

Wrocthovski Brothers Play Football in Irish-Pitt Ties

Vic Wojel hovski of Notre Dame shares a brother Louis who plays for Pitt. Both boys were born in Romania.

Worcthovski Notre Dame Ind Vic Wojelhovski Louis Pitt Rumania

Alice Kaye Comedy Romance Opens at Ohio Theater Wednesday

Alice Kaye stars in a Fox comedy romance She Learned About Sailors at the Ohio Theater this Wednesday. Lew Ayres, Harry Green, Frank Mitchell, and Jack Durant co star with colorful Dance sequences choreographed by Albertina Rasch and a large MGM production with ballet and musical numbers highlighted by a 100 dancer cast.

Alice Kaye Ohio Fox Ohio Theater Alice Faye Asiatic Oriental Lew Ayres U. S. Navy Faye Harry Green Jane Rubenstein South America Frank Mitchell Jack Durant America Lew Frank McHugh Dick Powell Frank Frank Whs Powell Albertina Rasch Maurice Chevalier Jeanette MacDonaldé Ernst Lubitach Majestic Theater Mins MacDonald Mme. Rasch Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Frans Lehar Edward Everett Hoerten Una Merkel Minna Gombell Sterling Holloway George Darbler Uth Channing Herman Ying Walta M-G-M

Wrestling Results From Buffalo and New York Card

Jim Browning of 236 defeated Count Zarynoff of Russia in Buffalo, one fall. Everett Marshall of 218 from La Junta California defeated Gino Garibaldi of Italy in New York, one fall.

Associated Press Buffalo Jim Browning Count Zarynoff Russia New York Everett Marshall la Junta Cal Gino Garibaldi Italy

Wiley College Routs Wilberforce 6 2 in Dayton Grid Clash

A fast shifty Wiley College eleven from Texas defeated Wilberforce University in Dayton last night 6 to 2. Patterson, Wiley quarter, returned a Wilberforce punt 65 yards for the lone score, and a blocked Wiley punt recovered behind the goal line produced the Texans' touchdown.

Dayton Wiley College Texas Wiberforce University Patterson Wiley Wilberforce Texans Ohio

Dizzy Dean to discuss 1935 contract with Cardinals

Dizzy Dean and brother Paul met with Sam Breadon in St. Louis to discuss a new deal. Dizzy aims for at least 25000 for 1935 or a three year 100000 package, while Paul seeks around 15000. The Deans led the pitching in the World Series against Detroit.

Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Paul Brendon Ball Florida Cardinals Detroit

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