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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1934

Page

7

AITC H Musings On Cardinals World Series Odds

The column favoring the St Louis Cardinals argues they edge Detroit Tigers in pitching and hitting, led by Dizzy Dean and Pepper Martin, with strong batting from Martin Rothrock and Durocher. It notes Detroit’s young core and Tigers’ hitting as a counter, predicting a series outcome of four to six games in the Cardinals’ favor.

St. Cardinals Detroit Tigers Washington Tiger Cardinals Cardinal Frankie Frisch Bill Hal Pepper Martin Dizzy Dean Dizzy New York Giants Tigers Giants Schoolboy Rowe Dean Bill Hallahan Tommy Bridges Crowder Tex Carleton Walker Fiden Alker Elon Hogsett Sorrell Owen

Curtain rises on baseball drama in World Series clash

Detroit hosts St Louis in the 1934 World Series opener as the Tigers defend their title against the Cardinals. Managers Mickey Cochrane and Frankie Frisch weigh pitching decisions with Dizzy Dean favored by St Louis and Schoolboy Rowe backing Detroit’s hopes in the best of seven.

Northwestern vs Iowa set for Saturday clash in Big Ten

Northwestern aims to rebound after last year’s 7–0 upset by Iowa and previews a tougher test as Iowa appears stronger. Ohio State’s win over Indiana noted while Minnesota Nebraska and Illinois drill, with Purdue shaping for Rice Institute opener. Major league details mention Hank Greenberg and teammates in a separate note.

Chicago Northwestern Wildcats Iowa Dick Hanley Hawkeyes South Dakota Ohio State Indiana Francis Schmidt Hoosiers Ettore Antonini Bo McMillin Minnesota Nebraska Gates Illinois Bob Zuppke John Regeczi Howard Triplehorn Michigan Harry Kipke Michigan State Regeczi Purdue Noble Kizer Rice Institute Wisconsin Clarence W. Spears

Georgia Tech Looms as Biggest Threat in South Grid Circles

Georgia Tech looms as a major threat to southern grid rivals, with Duke and Georgia also shaping the conference scene. Duke’s backfield and Cornelius standouts draw attention, while Tennessee, North Carolina State, and Mississippi schools are noted for rising strength as the season approaches.

Georgia Tech South Mississippi Bob Neyland Tennessee Tulane Hank Anderson North Carolina State Carl Snavely North Carolina Georgia Alabama Louisiana

Poor Dizzy Earns Big Bucks From Baseball To Vaudeville

Jerome Herman Dizzy Dean is projected to earn about 30 000 to 35 000 this year with 7 500 from the Cardinals 1 000 for signing 34 000 to 5 000 from World Series cut 3 000 from radio advertising 2 000 in exhibitions and 12 000 to 20 000 in vaudeville plus a possible movie offer

Detroit Jerome Herman Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals

Feud Between Van Wie and Ware Heads for Rematch

Virginia Van Wie and Glenna Collett Ware appear set for a renewal of their golf feud in the Women's National Championship with a semi final clash slated for Friday. The rivalry spans four prior finals with Ware leading 3 to 1 after victories in 1928 1930 and 1931 while Van Wie won in 1932 to hold the title.

Virginia van Wie Glenna Collett Ware Glenna Miss van Wie Mrs. Ware Virginia

Wrestling Results From New Haven Spokane and San Francisco

Associated Press wresting results show Gino Garibaldi defeating Floyd Marshall in New Haven Italy 225 over 214 in straight falls. In Spokane Jim Leon dos beat Maicewicz after 7 minutes 11 seconds of the third round. In San Francisco Joe Savo di defeated Abe Japlan while Man Mountain Dean beat Jerry Monahan and Pat Fraley defeated Harry Johnson in various bouts.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Gino Garibaldi Italy Floyd Marshall Phoenix Ariz Spokane Waah Jim Leondos St. Louis For Maicewicz Utica N. Y San Francisco Joe Savodi Iron Mountain Mich Abe Japlan New York Man Mountain Dean Georgia Jerry Monahan Stockton Calif Pat Fraley Boston Harry Johnson Sweden

Marshall Kashdan to contest national chess crown

Frank J Marshall and Isaac I Kashdan signed to begin play in January for the national chess championship won by Marshall for 25 years.

New York Frank J Marshall Isaac I. Kashdan

Adams County bus inspection finds few unsafe buses

Columbus report states that in Adams County only two of sixty four school buses were unsafe per state highway patrol results. Eleven drivers were found without chauffeurs licenses.

Columbus Adams County State Highway Patrol

How to Shoot How to Shoot

Practical advice for year round wingshooting practice focusing on dry shooting indoors. Emphasizes safe handling, mounting, stance, two eyed vision, chin position, and smooth, synchronized movements to improve form and accuracy.

Boxing results from Los Angeles Portland shows

In Los Angeles Hank Hankson of Akron knocked out Ed Mosebar of Los Angeles in two rounds. In Portland Tiger Fox of Terre Haute stopped Al Marino of San Francisco in four. Leroy Gibson of Wichita drew with Fontaine of Montana at 122.

Associated Press Los Angeles Hank Hankasom Akron Ed Mosebar Portland Ore Tiger Fox Terre Haute Ind al Marino San Francisco Leroy Gibson Wichita Kan Fontaine Montana

Major league teams begin rebuilding for next year

October 3 report on the first draft activity of eight minor leaguers. Cincinnati Reds with first pick chose Leroy Herrmann of the San Francisco Seals, 26 wins 12 losses. St. Louis Browns grabbed Fay Thomas, 26–4. Reds also drafted Henry Erickson, .264 in minors. Cubs selected Ed Ciboki and Fabian Kowalik from the International League. Athletics claimed Charney Lieber. Boston Braves took W H Lewis. White Sox picked Bob Fenner. Vernon George Washington and Chester Morgan face eligibility questions to be resolved by Commissioner Landis.

Cincinnati Reds Leroy Herrmann San Francisco Seals Herrmann St. Louis Browns Fay Boston Braves W. H. Lewis Rochester White Sox Bob Fenner St. Paul Vernon George Washington Indianapolis K. M. Landis Sox Texas Landis Chester Morgan Beaumont Phillies

Birds Come Home With 3-1 Margin

The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the little world series after a 4 0 defeat to Columbus. Ed Heusser pitched five strong innings and Mickey Heath led the offense with a two run homer as Columbus took a 3 0 lead in the series. Bear Tracks Greer is slated to start Friday against Don Brennan likely opponent.

Leafs Columbus Red Birds Ed Heusser Slinger Mickey Heath Toronto Heusser Stan Lucas Nick Cullop Heath Lucas Cullop Gene Moore Greer Don Brennan

Ty Cobb Bets on Cards in World Series Share

Ty Cobb at his California ranch says the St Louis Cardinals hold a psychological edge for the World Series. He notes the Tigers are favorites to win but credits Cardinals momentum and their pitching pair Dizzy and Paul Dean, while rating Schoolboy Rowe as the Tigers’ best pitcher.

Herron Neb W. A. Alexander Georgia Tech el Dorado Ark Joe Medwick Jack Rothrock Ernie Orsatti Jim Collins Leo Durocher Bill DeLancey Virgil Davis Dazzy Vance Jess Haines Cochrane Goose Goslin Crowder Palo Alto Calif Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Cobb Cardinals Mickey Cochrane Tigers Mickey's Dizzy Paul Dean Rowe

Comedy Thriller Heads Majestic Theaters This Week

The Majestic Theatre opens Thursday with Their Big Moment featuring Zasu Pitts and Slim Summerville as a comedic duo in a poison plot whodunit. Supporting cast includes Kay Johnson Julie Haydon and Ralph Morgan.

Slim Summerville Zasu Pitts Judge Priest Majestic Theater Kay Johnson Julie Haydon Ralph Morgan William Gaxton Bruce Cabot Tamara Geva J. Huntley Gordon Edward Brady

Great Artists In Civic Series In Columbus Concerts

The Columbus Civic Concerts lineup features William E. Hast and A. Herman Amend as managers. Appearances include Rachmaninoff on Oct 19, Kreisler on Nov 19, Duselina Giannini on Jan 25, Poldi Mildner on Feb 15, Monte Carlo Ballet Russe on Mar 13, and Russian Symphonic Choir on Apr 9 led by Basi Kibaichich.

Columbus William E. Hast A. Herman Amend Rachmaninoff Fritz Kreisler Duselina Giannini Europe America Australia New Zealand Poldi Mildner Monte Carlo

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