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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1934

Page

9

Bobcats Drill For Dayton Scrimmage In Cold Practice

Ohio University captured a vigorous scrimmage against its freshman squad and a reserve unit, with standout runs by Rabbit Rapp and Elden Armbrust as Bob Snyder demonstrated improved passing. Dayton’s versatile attack led by Elmer Zang, Vince McDonough, and Mike Usas poses a strong challenge for the Bobcats as they study ways to contain the Flyers.

Rabbit Rapp Bob Snyder Bill Schmidt Elden Armbrust Bobcats Snyder Flyers Ohio Harry Baujan University of Dayton Notre Dame Dayton Rockne Annapolis Purdue Georgetown Canisius Elmer Zang Columbus Vince McDonough Mike Usas Flyer Jackie Svellinger Pandelly Kamtchy

Bearcats struggle against tough defenses in tense tie

Itches musings notes Cincinnati’s 0–0 standoff as the Bearcats fail to punch through a stout defense. He surveys the team’s offense and defense, praises the quarterback play and play selection, and cites the lack of earned touchdowns against major opponents.

Piher Anti Enquirer Pewalle Queen City Mane Bob Sestom Rnversity Achens Cincinnati Buckeye Cis Stuboes Bearcats

Butler University Player Works Grave Digging to Pay Tuition

Indianapolis reports Dave Mears for Butler University juggles football with grave digging in a local cemetery to cover school costs. He balances practice with night shifts, relying on steady work to fund his education.

Indianapolis Dave Mears Butler University

Grange Praises Ohio State Backs After 33-0 Rout

Ohio State fields eight fine backs as it crushed Chicago 33-0, boosting talk of a powerful backfield. The piece notes injuries and standout plays by Lind and Lindberg, hints at Illinois and Purdue matchups, and mentions Duane Purvis of Purdue shining against Iowa with two TD passes and key runs.

Buckeyes Chicago Maroons Jay Berwanger Minnesota Freddie Lind Northwestern

Baer Brothers Trade Training Support Amid Rising Prospect

Buddy Baer, now starting his own boxing career, receives coaching from his brother Max Baer who helped train for the title bout with Prime Camera. A recent west coast knockout win shows Buddy at 6 feet 6 inches, 199 pounds, with a reach two inches longer than Carnera.

Max Baer Prime Camera Buddy Max West Coast Baer Carnera

Ohio Northern Shares Undisputed Ohio Football Lead

Ohio Northern remains undefeated atop Ohio college football after a scoreless tie with Bowling Green. Ohio Wesleyan, Ohio State, Findlay and Alfred Holbrook post high scoring totals while defensives are led by Wittenberg with 203 points allowed in six games.

Columbus Ohio Northern Bowling Green Polar Bears Ohio Penn Military Academy Northern Keystone Staters Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Buckeyes Francis A. Schmidt Wesleyan Findlay Alfred Holbrook Wittenberg

Stark Co Teams Hold Best Marks In Ohio Sights

Canton McKinley leads with 414 points in nine straight wins, just ahead of Massillon High which has eight consecutive victories and a spotless defense. Sandusky Martin Ferry Middletown also undefeated in Class A. Urbana Cincinnati Withrow Logan Bremen New Philadelphia Miamisburg have not yet tasted defeat. Canton and Massillon loom to cap seasons with a climactic showdown.

Columbus Ohio Canton McKinley Massillon High Stark County Clase Sandusky Martine Ferry Middletown Urbana Cincinnati Withrow Logan Bremen New Philadelphia Miamisburg Canton Maneilian

Oklahoma Oilman to Buy Cardinal Baseball Club

Ponca City oilman Lew Wentz reportedly negotiating to purchase the St. Louis Cardinals from Sam Breadon. If the deal closes Wentz would control the major league club and several farm teams with Branch Rickey likely to become president of the organization.

ST. Louis Nev Louis Haines Lew" Wentz Ponca City Okla St. Louis Cardinals Sam Breadon Breadon Cardinals Wentz Wenta Wents

Boxing results roundup from Harlingen to Seattle

The Associated Press reports boxing outcomes across multiple cities. Tuffy Dial outpointed George Brown in Harlingen, Harold Matthews KOed Hymie Spelgal in Lincoln, Henry Aguirre stopped Chief Hinman, Tuffy Rohrig defeated Bill Blake, Jacob Buddy Baer stopped Gene Garner in Los Angeles, Hank Hankinson stopped Chester Maran, Bus Breese outpointed Neil Grubbs in Kansas City, Steve Halaske KOed Eddie Dempsey in Syracuse, Richie Fontaine outpointed Leroy Gibao in Seattle, with Eddie Schneider and Rudy Hardin fighting to a draw.

Harlingen Tex Tuffy Dial Sioux City George Brown Houston Lincoln Nebr Harold Matthews Hymie Spelgal Omaha Henry Aguirre Chief Hinman Tulsa Tuffy Rohrig Bill Blake Chicago Los Angeles Jacob Buddy) Baer Livermore Calif Gene Garner San Pedro Hank Hankinson Akron Chester Maran New York Kansas City

Singer Twins Hold Syracuse Team Image in Every Game

The Singer twins Milt and Walt have appeared in every Syracuse game over the last three seasons, delivering consistent performances that keep the team in contention. Their durability anchors Syracuse’s efforts across the slate of contests.

Syracuse Milt and Walt

Homecoming game draws 68 000 to Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium braces for a 68 000 crowd to watch Ohio State host Michigan in Homecoming weather permitting. Temporary bleachers will add 1 500 seats while coach Francis Schmidt contends his aerial attack must improve after a 86 0 defeat to Michigan. Cedric Sweet reportedly out with a leg injury as Michigan practices at Ann Arbor.

Columbus Ohio Stadium Michigan Queen Mary Alma Oppenheim Francis A. Schmidt Chicago Maroons Wolverine Maize and Blue Buckeyes Wolverines Ohio State Ann Arbor Cedric Sweet Steve Remias John Regeczi

Texas Stablery Takes Honors At National Horse Show

New York November 4 The nation’s top thoroughbreds exited Madison Square Garden after a seven day national show with 75000 fans. Spindletop Stable Beaumont Texas led by Mrs M F Yount captured major awards while Lone Star Stable placed 11 wins including two championships. Military jumping crown went to French army team and Irish Free State. US Ft Riley led by Capt W B Bradford finished second.

New York Madison Square Garden M. F. Yount Beaumont Tex

Pick Gophers As Country's Best Eleven

The Associated Press poll ranks Minnesota first in the nation with 314 top votes from 41 ballots. Alabama, Stanford, Pittsburgh, Princeton, Colgate, Illinois, Navy, Ohio State, and Syracuse follow in the top ten with varying first-place support.

Alan Gould New York University of Minnesota Gophers Associated Press Minnesota Alabama Stanford Pittsburgh Princeton Colgate Iliness Navy Chio State Syracuse Crimson Tide Rice Santa Clara Louisiana State

Knox and Hobart Vie for Cellar in Postseason Meeting

In Galesburg Iowa on November 4, a spare enthusiast proposed Koox and Hobart face off after the season to decide the cellar championship. Koox hailed a national loss record with a fifth straight defeat to Coe, while Hobart posted 27 consecutive losses.

Galesburg UMV Koox Hobart Coe Hobart Hicterians

Sacramento Club Seeks Bottomley for 1935 Solons

Sacramento California November 14 Jim Bottomley veteran major league first baseman will be sought to bolster the 1935 edition of the Sacramento baseball team Earl McNeely president of the Solons said tonight as he left for the mid winter meeting of the Pacific Coast League at Los Angeles McNeely said the Cincinnati Reds whom Bottomley is a member owe the Solons two players in the deal which sent Alex Kampouris to the majors to play second base He said he might ask Cincinnati to release Bottomley instead of two players

Sacramento Calif Jim Bottomley Earl McNeeley The Solons Los Angeles McNeely Cincinnati Reds Bottomley Alex Kampouris Cincinnati

Harris returns as Senate manager after Aberdeen stint

Washington announces Stanley Harris, known as Bucky, will manage the Senators on a one year contract after being replaced by Joe Cronin with the Red Sox. Griff says Harris is the best man for the job and Harris expresses optimism about the team and potential changes.

Sh Vines Gene Don Budge Jack Weatrope Garner Isabel Joanes Brooksmeade Pferson Washington State Abama Arkansis Paul al Har Dick Wetern Maryland Mansy Tek Minnesota the Gophers Tenner Rice George University Mtive India Turban Detroit Stan Kost Frank Larson Mt Guard Bill Bevanet Tulane Louisiana Aubema New Orleans New Chicago Stew Ohio State Regis Mona Lou Gehrig Mandeig Manag Joey Ly Cele Slapcock Army Princeton Carideo Mig- Buvano Penn State Ranite Monu Cottonwood Hamilton A & Station Aigies Nats Stanley Bucky) Harris Washington Senators Joe Cronin Beston Red Sox Bucky Clark Griffith Cronin Harris Boston

A Girl of the Limberlost Opens at the Ohio Theatre

The Ohio Theatre brings Gene Stratton Porter’s best selling work to screen in A Girl of the Limberlost opening Thursday. The film draws on a widely read story and marks a high local anticipation for the adaptation.

The Ohio Gene Stratton Porter Marian Maresh Wallace Ford

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