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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1934

Page

10

Indiana five man backfield stirs Big Ten division talk

Indiana faces a looming Big Ten dispute over the five man backfield used by Bo McMillin. Michigan's Fielding Yost has issued an ultimatum against its use this week and possible future matches. The controversy centers on the legality of Indiana's offense and the interpretation of the word ordinarily in the rule book.

Bo McMillin University of Indiana Fielding Yost Michigan Hoosiers Ohlo State Ohio University Yost Bloomington Hoosier Indiana Ohio Bobcats Big Ten McMilin McMilln McMillin Veller Davis Burton Ilegal Buren

Paul Dean Set to Face Bridges as World Series Rivals Clash

In St Louis the Cardinals prepare for Game 3 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers with Paul Dean anticipated to start. Detroit asahi or Tommy Bridges will oppose Wild Bill Hallahan in a pivotal matchup that could tilt the series. The Tigers already tied the series with a 3–2 12 inning win sparked by Goose Goslin and strong work from Rowe.

ST. Louis Rudyard Kipling St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Paul Gunga Dean Rowe Dean Brothers Big Diz Detroit Mickey Cochrane Tigers Hallahan Goose Goslin

Opal Hill Aims to Break Semi Final Jinx in Golf Meet

In Philadelphia on October 5 Opal Hill Kansas City veteran faces Dorothy Traung in a semi final while Glenna Collett Ware meets Virginia Van Wie. Hill would reach the 36 hole final with a win, challenging Van Wie or Vare. The outcome depended on the late match.

Philadelphia Opal Hill Kansas City Virginia van Wie Virginia Glenna Collett Ware Miss van Wie Mrs. Hill Mrs. Vare

Rowe Stuns Tigers In Extra Inning Pitching Duel

Rowe delivered seven strikeouts and no walks as he shut down St. Louis while Pepper Martin doubled in the eleventh. Gerald Walker batted for Jo Jo White and later drove in Fox to tie the game, but Detroit survived with timely hits and base running.

Rowe Gerald Walker Jo Jo White Jim Collins Bill DeLancey Hallahan Walker Fox Bill Walker St. Louis Pepper Martin Charlie Gehringer Hank Greenberg Pennock Pittsburgh Pirates Yankee South

Errors-Martin Frisch and Hallahan In Box Score Memo

Box score details list runs batted in for Orsatti Menwick Fox G Walker and Goslin. St. Louis errors noted, Detroit errors listed. Walks issued by Hallahan and G Walker with eight by Walkers. strikeouts by Hallahan Walker and Rowe. Losing pitcher W Walker. Umpires and game time recorded.

Martin Frisch Hallahan Orsatti Menwick Fox G. Walker Goslin St. Louis Detroit Rogell Gehringer Rothrock Rowe Cochrane Greenberg Owen W. Walker Medwick Collins DeLancey Walker Kiem N. L Geisel A. L Reardon N.L Secon Owens A.L

Bulldogs At Logan Aim For Third Straight Victory

Athens High School Bulldogs seek their third straight win as they face Logan High at Logan this afternoon. Earlier losses came against Zanesville and New Boston. last year’s game with Logan was a scoreless tie. Expected lineup includes Preston and Higgins ends, Lockard and Bing tackles, Coury and Moran guards, Jones center, Webb fullback, Frost and Pierce halfbacks, Kircher quarterback.

Athens High School Bulldogs Logan High Logan Zanesville New Boston McKinley Preston Higgins Lockard Bing Coury Moran Jones Webb Frost Pierce Kircher

Wrestling Results From Halifax Camden and Toronto Meet

Ed Don George 215 from North Java New York defeated Harry Lundin 218 New York by straight falls in Halifax. Vic Christy 210 from California defeated Rudy Dusek 215 Omaha by straight falls in Camden. Jim Browning 238 from Verona Missouri defeated Hans Steinke 243 Germany two falls to one in Toronto.

Halifax N. S Ed Don George North Java N. Y Harry Lundin New York Camden N.Y Vic Christy California Rudy Dusek Omaha Toronto Jim Browning Verona Hans Steinke Germany

Quaker minister to speak at Salvation Army service

The Rev. Fred Lee a Quaker minister from Alexandria Ind en route to North Carolina to do evangelistic work stops with Adjt and Mrs W W Hinshaw at the Salvation Army today and will speak at the service tonight.

Fred Lee Alexandria Ind North Carolina Adjt W. W. Hinshaw Salvation Army

Opening Big Ten clash rouses Ohio State Indiana grid clash

About 50 000 fans expect a high drama Big Ten opener as Ohio State and Indiana stage unorthodox offenses. Bo McMillin shifts to a five man backfield with deep passing while Francis Schmidt lines up a versatile veteran backfield ready to pass or run. Key starters listed include Rees Wendt Yards Hamrick Monahan Smith Jones Schilawski Antonini Sprau Kelso Davis Walker Fox and others.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Stadium Buckeyes Hoosiers Bo McMillin Indiana Supreme Court Ohio Rees Wendt Yards Hamrick Monahan Smith Jones Kabealo Heekin Pincura Schilawski Antonini Dal Sasso Vercuski

Red Birds Meet Maple Leafs In fifth Little World Series game

Columbus aims to clinch as Ed Greer returns to start for the Red Birds against Toronto in Game five. After three straight wins to take a 3-1 series lead, Ed Heusser held Toronto to two singles in Game four. Don Brennan or Al Hollingsworth are expected Toronto starters as Sunday’s game looms with possible extended play next week if needed.

Columbus Columbus Red Birds Maple Leafs Toronto the Birds Ed Heusser Ray Blades

Center and Quarterback Have Biggest Jobs on Team

Mead Coach Bill Spaulding argues the center and quarterback are the two most crucial football positions. The center handles all snaps under heavy punishment, must be precise, and directs defense and offense. The quarterback leads drives, reads weaknesses, and communicates coaches' plans under pressure.

Spaulding Bill Spauding Mead Los Angeles

Rowe Matches World Series Pitching Giants in Debut

Lynwood Schoolboy Rowe star as a 22-year-old from El Dorado Ark shuts out the Cardinals on 1 hit over 12 innings in his World Series debut. He faces 28 batters, walks none, and joins a roll call of famed pitchers for a legendary mound feat.

Deans el Dorado Ark Wild Bill Hallahan Dean St. Louis Lynwood Cardinals Rowe Chicago Cubs Herb Pennock New York Yankees George Earnshaw Athletics Chris $Sy Mathewson Coombs Babe Adams Mo Brown Babe Ruth Waite Grove Cleveland Alexander Leigh Grimes Walter Jo Court Theater Col Tim McCoy Hollywood Wyoming McCoy Owl Creek Big Horn River

Pitts-Summerville Team in No Comedy Thriller at Majes

ZaSu Pitts in Their Big Moment at Majestic Theater combines psychic seance thrills with a murder twist. The cast includes Slim Summerville as an assistant to The Great La Salle, with a plot turning dramatic when Pitts enters a trance and reveals a husband’s murder.

Pitts Summerville Majes Comedienne ZaSu Pitts Rko-Radio Pictures Majestic Theater Slim Summerville Great la Salle Miss Pitts ZaSu

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