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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1934

Page

9

Ohio University Wildcats face Miami in revamped attack at Oxford

Ohio University known for a three year conference hold suffered a 16-0 defeat at Miami in Oxford two years ago. Coach Don Peden has rebuilt the offense shifting from a double wingback to a varied attack of runs power plays and passes from three formations. The Bobcats, bolstered by returning players and a retooled line, aim to avenge the prior setback and clash with Miami in a pivotal matchup Saturday.

Ohio University Buckeye Miami Big Red Oxford Bobcats Navy Ohio Redskins Miami Eleven Frank Wilton Carnegie Tech Bobcat John Dann Walt Phode Pete Stephan Biden Armbrust Phode Dann Sephan Joe Colvin Armbrust Middies Don Peden Oody Wills Bill Schmidt Wills Rio Grande Schmidt Indiana Windy Kucinskis Claire Dunn Paul Halleck Michigan Georgi Tech Ann Arbor Fordham St. Mary's Gaels Oakland Cal Nevada Boston College Ohio State Illinois Buckeyes Andy Kerr Colgate

Rumors Fly Over Dizzy Dean Trade Talks and Baseball Shifts

The piece surveys trade chatter around Dizzy Dean and Dizzy facing a busy season with the Cardinals. It notes possible deals involving Carl Hubbell or Daffy and reflects on midseason moves, while touching on shifts in football formations and college coaches. It mentions Pop Warner defenses and potential coaching changes, with scattered references to Birney, Gibbons, and other sports figures of the era.

Deans Cardinal Daffy Reds Carl Hubbell St. Louis Eith Dizzy Terry Hubbell Damon-Pythias Memphis

Fight Results From Associated Press Report

In Kansas City the results show Joey Alcanter of Minneapolis and Jackie outpointer from Minneapolis, facing lightweights with Davey Abad stopping Johnny Skywood of California in two rounds. Farely delivers blows in a wraca au.

Ge Associated Press NSAS Joey Alcanter City Jackie Minneapolis Atle Davey Abad Johnny Skywood Calif Farely

Miami '11' in First Class Shape for Bobcat Contest

Oxford reports no injuries as Miami University prepares to meet Ohio University. Coach Frank Wilton touts full squad readiness and light practice to avoid injuries. Large crowds expected at Miami Stadium for the major Saturday clash amid good weather and rising ticket sales.

Miami Oxford Ohio University Bobcats Frank Wilton Wilton Hanover College Miami Stadium

Perry to stay amateur as Davis Cup defense nears

Leighton Crawford of the British selection committee says Freda Perry will remain in England's Davis Cup lineup next summer. Crawford noted Perry discussed plans to turn professional this year, but no change in her amateur status is expected for the defense.

New York John Bull Freda Perry England Leighton Crawford Perry Crawford

Pitt Minnesota clash may decide national title

New York Oct 17 Pitt and Minnesota face a crucial early season showdown with both teams riding solid campaigns. Pitt has beaten Washington, Jefferson, West Virginia and Southern California while Minnesota earned Big Ten praise after easy wins over North Dakota State and Nebraska.

Pitt Minnesota New York Pittsburgh Golden Panthers Washington and Jefferson West Virginia California North Dakota State Nebraska Henry Welsenbaugh Iszy Weinstock Pug” Lund Gopher

Dizzy Dean Named National League Most Valuable Player

Jerome Herman Dean, called Dizzy, is hailed as the National League MVP for 1934. He won 30 games with 7 losses, led NL in strikeouts (198) and pitched 311 innings for the St. Louis Cardinals, narrowly beating Paul Waner in votes.

St. Louis Jerome Herman Dean Jerome Dinny Dizzy Dizey Dean St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Writers’ Association of America Carl Hubbell Giant Melvin Ott Giants James Collins Bill Terry Curt Davis Philadelphia Paul Dean Hal Schumacher New York

Baltimore to honor Babe Ruth with bust in memorial plan

Baltimore prepares a memorial bust for Babe Ruth, honoring the home run slugger who began his career in the city. Paul Burke of the Maryland Amateur Athletic Association announced fundraising, noting the site will be chosen by Mayor Howard W. Jackson after a meeting. Ruth was discovered by Jack Dunn at S J Mary's Industrial School, with Dunn later running the Orioles.

Baltimore Babe Ruth Paul BE. Burke Maryland Amateur Athletic Association Ruth Jack Dunn S J. Mary's Industrial School Dunn

Sophomore Class Party At Carbon Hill High School

In Carbonade, Carbon Hill high school sophomore class held a Friday night party in the gym on October 12. Games were played and refreshments served to a long list of students and guests including Helen Robey Oleta Dane Florence Shaw Less Sorrel Betty Smith Wannetta Winingman Mary Maye Hubert Rutherford Mont Johnson Wavelyn Johnson Mary Frances McQuaid Garnet Pixon Lester Beal Hazel Christian Victor Reider Gerald Horn Adrian Devol Ore Patton Janet Galentine Reuben Lowes Paul Evans Grace Rutherford Harold Winingman Billie Brooker William Powell Ralph Devol Louise Rice Joan Rider Charlotte Parry Lora Jane Lowes Mr and Mrs Carl C Byers and Miss Ben Ross.

Carbondale Carbon Hill High School Helen Robey Oleta Dane Florence Shaw Less Sorrel Betty Smith Wannetta Winingman Mary Maye Hubert Rutherford Mont Johnson Wavelyn Johnson Mary Frances McQuaid Garnet Pixon Lester Beal Hazel Christian Victor Reider Gerald Horn Adrian Dev

How to Shoot How to Shoot Wing Shooting Principles

The article argues wingshooting requires target concentration over gun focus. It contrasts rifle shooting with shotgun practice, warning against aiming aids that overemphasize the gun. It explains a wingshot should keep eyes on the moving target, using the front bead sparingly.

Shaping Mental Attitude a Coachs Big Job in Football

Head Coach at University of Georgia in Athens discusses the crucial task of molding a football team's mental attitude. He cites methods to curb senioritis, build confidence, and study opponents to instill respect, noting the human element drives football’s excitement and unpredictability.

Mehre University of Georgia Athens

Hollywood Trio in Ohio Film Run The Kansas City Princess and Hat Coat and Glove.

Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell lead The Kansas City Princess a comedy of love misadventures through Kansas City New York and Paris with a cast including Huck Herbert Robert Armstrong Hobart Cavanaugh and T Roy Barnes. Hat Coat and Glove follows with Ricardo Cortez Barbara Robbins and John Beal in a courtroom romance centered on a murder plot and a lawyer hero. Girl in Danger stars Shirley Grey with Ralph Bellamy and a strong supporting cast in a jewel heist adventure where danger and thrills drive the chase ending with justice.

The Ohio Today Sy Bartlett Manuel Seff Kansas City New York Paris Joan Blondel Grenda Farrel Huck Herbert Robert Armstrong Love Hobart Cavanaugh T Roy Barnes Majestic Theater RKO Radio Pictures Ricardo Cortez Barbara Robbins John Beal Miss Robbins Cortez Beal Dorothy Burgess Murray Kinnell David Durand Margaret Hamilton Sara Haden Samuel Hinds Francis Edwards Faragoh Wilhelm Speyer Shirley Grey Ralph Bellamy Columbia Court Misa Grey Inspector Trent Screen Fame

Attorney Defends Man Accused in Murder Case

Defense attorney argues the man is not guilty of murder while claiming he stole the woman he loved. The unnamed defendant seeks to prove his innocence against the charges.

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