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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1934

Page

7

Ohio Bobcats Rally With Wills And Stephan Return

Ohio University football practice focused on preparing for West Virginia at Parkersburg as Woody Wills and Pete Stephan returned to uniforms amid knee injuries. If both play Saturday, Bobcats regain full strength with Diehl and DeStefano cleared, while emphasis remains on stopping WVU backs Ben Thomas and Eck Allen and neutralizing the pass game.

Ohio University Bobcats West Virginia Parkersburg Woody Wills Pete Stephan Buckeye Wills Ohio Miami Stephan Indiana Wendell Diehl George DeStefano Peden Mountaineers Bob Snyder Buck Peaspanen Ben Thomas Eck Allen Bobcat

Ruth's Major League Future Remains Uncertain Amid Coaching Speculation

The bylined chatter centers on Babe Ruth and possible managerial openings as 1984 looms, with talk linking Ruth to Philadelphia and the Yankees while denials from clubs persist. Other notes mention Frankie Frisch’s city reception, Dean’s trophy room, and assorted college football and baseball happenings.

Twenty Grand to Try for Comeback on West Coast

New York reports Twenty Grand, one of the era’s greatest thoroughbreds, plans a comeback campaign toward the $100,000 West Coast Special at Anita Track near Los Angeles. Despite retirement rumors, the 10 year old resumes training under Payne Whitney’s Greentree, with entries closing Dec. 1. Cavalcade and Discovery also considered for the race.

York Amer New Anita Track Los Angeles Nto Payne Whitney Greentree Lexington

Royston Tex. Ralph Sikes Wins On Columbus Race

The Associated Press reports Ralph Sikes of Antonio won from Chief 1 in Oklahoma City aboard a Columbus. Peter Batuy of Cincinnati defeated Ed-1 of Muncie Ind. in a 10 point bout. A Los Angeles carrier outpointed Rep Van Mi of Holland 10. Checks for 5.00 were awarded by the Motor Vehicles hospitals for care of highway accident victims on Oct 31.

The Associated Press Royston Tex Ralph Sikes Antonio Chief Oklahoma City Columbus Peter Ba T Uy Cincinnati Muncie Ind Los Angeles van Mi Holland U of Motor Vehicles Hospitals

Star of Illini Attack Shines in Cadets Clash

The Army faces Illinois on Saturday with Lindberg as the standout. He handles punting passing place-kicking drop-kicking catching lines and running with the ball, and performs them all well as the Cadets seek to keep their perfect record.

Army Illinois The Illini

Perfect Team Lions Dominate Early NFL Leaders

Detroit fans hail the Lions as the perfect eleven after a string of shutouts and decisive wins. The team, formerly Portsmouth Spartans, ties Chicago Bears atop the NFL, with Patsy Clark guiding a powerful offense and stout defense that has not allowed a point this season. The Packers and Dodgers briefly threatened, but Detroit’s 38 to 0 win over Cincinnati sealed another decisive victory.

Detroit Detroit Lions Portsmouth Spartans Chicago Bears Lions Patsy Clark New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Packers Green Bay Philadelphia Eagles Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Portsmouth Ohio Brooklyn Dodgers

Army Meets Illinois in Key Champaign Showdown

New York dispatch notes two undefeated programs Army and Illinois face off in Champaign, a clash likely to shape the 1934 national title picture. Army’s lone test was a 20-12 win over Yale while Illinois beat Ohio State and Michigan by one point. Other top games include Navy versus Washington and Lee and Pittsburgh against Notre Dame in a weekend slate.

Yale Ohio State Michigan Army Illinois Navy Washington and Lee Pittsburgh Minnesota Notre Dame

Southern Contenders Still Face Difficult Roads to Championship

University of Georgia coach Harry Mehree assesses a brutal SEC season with Alabama as a key threat. He predicts tough tests ahead for Kentucky Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Tulane and others as teams chase the conference crown and eye future showdowns.

Santa Claus Alabama Crimson Giants Kentucky Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Kentuckians Tech Frank Thomas Commodores Jane Greenies Huey Long

13-Year-Old Sue Woolley Wins 14 Mile Bike Race

Sue Woolley age 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Woolley of North Congress Street dominates a 14 mile girls race in Athens Ohio finishing in 57 minutes. Ruth Lewis 14 secures second with 64 minutes and Wanda DeToffel places third in 70 minutes. prize money totals 15, 10, and 5 dollars.

Sue Woolley John J. Woolley North Congress Street Athens Sue F. L. Woodworth Ohio Theater Ruth Lewis Sue's Athens High School Wanda DeToffel Ohio University

Fish distribution by state official in Athens County

B F Swartz state game protector along with Izaak Walton League members Guy Graham and Vance Andrews released a thousand small mouth bass into various streams in Athens County Monday night. The fish were shipped from the state hatcheries in Cincinnati to the area.

Athens County B. F. Swartz Izaak Walton

Ohio Northern Eleven Boasts Finest Record

Ohio Northern leads as the only undefeated team in the state with four straight wins and an uncrossed goal line. Denison Western Reserve Muskingum follow with four victories and one tie, while Ohio Wesleyan Xavier and others trail in scoring and defense among Ohio colleges.

Ohio Northern Eleven Ohio Northern Polar Bears Ada Northern Ohio Ithaca Panzer Dartmouth DePauw Tufts Denison Western Reserve Muskingum Baldwin- Wallace Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Wilberforce Xavier Wittenberg John Turley Cincinnati Dayton Baldwin-Walla Rio Grande Ashland Otterbein Holbrook Kenyon Heidelberg Capital

Concord notables share Sunday visits and upcoming services

Concord residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs William Currens and Mr. and Mrs William Russell. Alice Sayre visited the Sayres. Rev. C P Smith of Gloucester preached and will lead Friday services. Several families from Logan Athens Murray City and Jacksonville were guests. The November meeting of local groups will be at the Antles.

W. N. Russell William Currens Blanche Russell Athens Henry King Buckingham William Russell Concord Alice Sayre Ed Sayre C. P. Smith Glouster Concord Church Floyd Earl Mason Logan Grace Annetta Sayers Chicago Julia Tryon Joe Stone Murray City Cecil Antle Jackie Wilbur Antle Shirley Anne Jonetta Ridge Jacksonville John Antle Edna Victor Sayre George Chapman

Ruth's managerial chances in American League appear slim

New York Oct 31 AP report says Babe Ruth unlikely to land an MLB managerial spot in 1935 as AL clubs doubt his ability to discipline and patience a second division club would require. Possible NL paths include Boston or Brooklyn, but no solid moves materialize.

Day Y & Day Joe McCarthy Yankees Gox Ruth Philadelphia Connie Mack Chicago Sox Johnson Cleveland St. Louis Qurse Either New York Babe Ruth Boston Washington Babe Detroit Mickey Cochrane Tigers Aee Clark Griffith Washington Senators Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Red Sox Cronin Boston Braves Col. Tillinghast L. Huseton Brooklyn Huston

Gift of Gab stars Lowe and radio legends at Olow Theater

Universal presents Gift of Gab a musical comedy at the Olow Theater on Thursday starring Edmund Lowe with a cast of radio stage and screen stars Ruth String Phil Baker Gene Austin Ethel Waters Guy Arnold and others The film blends drama and music in a play within a play about a radio broadcaster rising from auctioneer to top reporter The Lemon Drop Kid at Majestic stars Lee Tracy Helen Mack and others in a humorous romance at the Court Theater Columbia shows Ti Fix It a political romance with Mr Holt in a leading role

Universal Edmund Lowe Olow Theater Hollywood Lowe America Ruth String Phil Baker Gene Austin Ethel Waters Guy Arnheim Beale Street Boys June Knight Downey Sisters Iave Miss Marker Damon Runyon Majestic Theater Lee Tracy Helen Mack William Frawley Minna Gambell Sup Paramount Afteen Kijdt Himmself Rewuke Tracy Bill Grimes Dack Holt Columbia Court Theater Mr. Holt Romence Mons Hurrie Jimmy Butler Winnie Lightner Nedda Harrigan Edward Brophy Roy Willam Nett Leonard Spigelenee

Frank Shields Signs MGM Contract As Amateur Rules Hold

Frank Shields announced a seven year MGM movie contract approved by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. He may not be advertised as a tennis player or have his tennis reputation used, nor play tennis in the pictures. The contract allows him to continue competing in tennis.

New York Frank Shields Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer United States Lawn Tennis Association Walter Merrill Hall

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