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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1934

Page

9

Peden Demands Tough Work as Ohio U Bobcats Practice

Ohio University coach Don Peden pushes a rigorous first week of practice for the Bobcats. Tuesday’s scrimmage tested the squad with heavy hits and solid play from backfield leaders Rabbit Rapp Woody Wills Buck Peaspanen and Paul Halleck. The lineup included Johnston Irelan Burnison DeStefano Lewis Boyer Stephan with Schmidt Snyder May Dunn on the second team and Diehl Armbrust Huyes Kucingskis on the third.

Ohio University Don Peden Peden Rabbit” Rapp Woody Wills Buck Peaspanen Paul Halleck Wills Halleck Peaspanen Husky Ashtabula Johnny Johnston Dick Irelan Don

Youth Fling in U S Amateur Brings Surprises in Early Rounds

In Brookline mass the National Amateur golf championship opens with upsets as Francis Ouimet Johnny Goodman Johnny Fischer Johnny Florio exit. Bobby Jones era ends with Bobby Jacobsen age 16 from New Jersey advancing by beating Goodman while Al Andereggen edges Fischer in a 21-hole match. Defense champ Dunlap faces late drama as McCullough, Jr. provides tense moment.

Brookline Mass Francis Ouimet Johnny Goodman Johnny Fischer Johnny Florio Columbus Cincinnati Max Marston Jesse Guilford Davidson Herron Billy Howell Jack Munger Jacobson Goodman New Jersey Jacobsen Johnny Ross Somerville

Commentary on rule changes and running game in football era

In a recent interview coach Little discusses how removing a second pass penalty could boost the run and open space for the offense. He notes the secondary would face new pressure and cites examples from Vanderbilt and coaching figures, with references to teams, tournaments, and players of the period.

Mr. Low Little Rose Bowl Lions Woo Monte ’ Hurler Tigers Agua Caliente Ballyhooing Pidder Eddie Minnesota Nebraska McGugin Vanderbilt Cotton Nashville Bop Babe House of David

Dusek Sets Pace in City Swim Meet

Ernie Dusek and Len Macaluso post strong times in New York events with Dusek clocking 36 56 and Macaluso 36 56. Both athletes represent local clubs and finished among top contenders in the session.

Iated Press Ernie Dusek Len Macaluso N. Y

Allison to Face Perry in American Tennis Title Duel

Forest Hills N Y September 12 Fred Perry world champion faced Wilmer Allison in the American singles final with Perry hampered by a lame right ankle from yesterday's semifinal win over Vernon G Kirby. The veteran Texan Allison offered solid resistance as Perry sought a second straight title.

Forest Hills N. Y Fred Perry Wilmer Allison Perry Vernon G. Kirby Allison

Athens couple seeks rental suite amid summer return

The Messenger prompts Athens residents Mr and Mrs and others returning from summer homes to consider renting office, store, or home space. It highlights affordable ad costs and a Want Ad counter open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to quickly attract tenants.

Murray City Bows to Junction City in Brick Plant Nine

The Junction City nine defeated Murray City 5 to 3 in a tight match despite Murray City out-hitting the visitors. Brick Plant Nine seized the victory with clutch plays in the late innings.

Murray City Junction City Brick Plant Murray City Eagles Junction City Brick Plant Joyce Murray City Brh Kimble Byron Marshall Wrightey Grandy Mohney Jonna Blos

Yesterday's Heroes By The Associated Press

Hughie Critz Giants made three hits against the Pirates including a double in a winning rally. Jimmy Dykes White Sox pinch hit in eleventh drove in the run that beat the Senators. Bill Lee Cubs shut out Braves with six hits. Bing Miller Athletics three hits and two RBIs against Indians. John Moore Phillies six hits including a homer against St. Louis in the doubleheader. Red Rolfe Yankees led the attack on Browns with two doubles and three singles Emil Leonard Dodgers held Reds to four runs with no walks.

Associated Press Hughie Critz Giants Pirates Jimmy Dykes White Sox Senators Bill Lee Cubs Braves Bing Miller Athletics Indians John Moore Phillies St. Louis Homer Red Rolfe Yankees Browns Emil Leonard Dodgers Reds Ed Brandt Hal Trosky Cleveland Mel Harder Washington

Standings and Schedules From the National Association

Early league standings show Brooklyn five and Cincinnati two, New York three and Pittsburgh one, Philadelphia five and St. Louis zero. American section lists Philadelphia six and Cleveland four, plus multiple 11 inning entries and score notes. Tomorrow’s games include Cincinnati at Boston and Chicago at Brooklyn with several cross matchups across major cities.

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Bomeen Merican Philadelphis Cleveland Etc Louis Washington Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City Minneapolis Kansas St. Paul Milwaukee Boston Detroit Association

Grid Practices In Full Sway Amid 1934 Season Hopes

Ohio college coaches kept players on the move as they tune up for the 1934 season. Kent reports Myron Harrington injury while Mount Union shows strong intent with 40 players and 18 lettermen. Akron, Wittenberg, Ohio Wesleyan, Bluffton, and six lettermen on 16 candidates take to the field in scrimmages and workouts across several campuses.

St. Vitus Ohio College Kent Myron Harrington Red Blair Akron University Mount Union Harry Geltz al- Mance Ohio University Athens Ralph Alloway Willis Baughman Springfield Wittenberg College Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Gauthier Bluffton College Ashland College

Yarosz Wins Middleweight Title In Pittsburgh Bout

In Pittsburgh Teddy Yarosz outpointed Vince Dundee to claim the middleweight title. Paul Pirrone and Al Diamond drew in a separate fight. A later card in New York featured Bobby Pacho stopping Eddie Ran and Kenny La Salle beating Steve Halasko. In Washington Kid Covelli halted Baby Joe Guzman and Bill Bullock outpointed Bobby Britton.

Pittsburgh Teddy Yarosz Vince Dundee Newark N. J Paul Pirrone Cleveland al Diamond Paterson Drew Young Stubley Kewanee Ill A! Salbano Syracuse N. Y New York Bobby Pacho California Eddie Ran Poland Kenny la Salle Steve Halasko Auburn Carlos Salomon Cali- Seca Jimmy Murray Washington Kid Covelli Brooklyn Baby Joe Guzman Miami Carl Gugginio Young Fitzpatrick Orlando Bill Bullock Bobby Britton

Yanks Slice Half Tilt Off Bengal Lead

Yankees cut four games off Detroit’s AL pennant lead by dividing a doubleheader with the Browns as Detroit lost to Boston 4 3 in 11 innings. New York won 7 4 at St Louis then fell 7 3. Cubs beat Braves 2 0 and Giants won 8 1 to boost NY lead to 4 1/2 games. Hal Trosky hit a Cleveland record 33rd homer as Athletics beat Harder 6 4. White Sox beat Washington 8 2 in 11th.

Browns Detroit Red Sox Yanks Tigers St. Louis Cleveland

Split Totals Page Recap with Errors

In the game summary the line shows Cards total 8 runs and 8 hits while Phillies 4 runs 7 hits with errors. The notation notes substitutions A Moore F Moore Bartell and an error credited to Abien.

A. Moore F. Moore Bartell St. Louis Tibes Philadelphia Ameneunee Abien

Bulldogs Move to One Practice Daily as Season Opens

Athens High School's football squad trims two-a-day drills to one a day under Coach Pete McKinley. New players Bing and Bill Noble show potential, while Tom Kircher and guard pair Leckard and Coury compete for spots. Injuries limited so far, but team aims to be ready for Zanesville on September 22.

Athens High Pete McKinley Tom Kircher McKinley Leckard Coury Parker Zanesville Smail

Millers Near Spot in Playoff Drive Edges KC Duo

Donte Bush's Minneapolis Millers sit two wins from the American Association championship after splitting a doubleheader with Kansas City. Harry Hochette edged Tiny Chaplin and Joe Shaute 1 0 in the opener. Buck Marrow’s homer keyed a 2 0 second game win as Marrow held the Blues to five hits. Johnny Gill also hit a seventh inning homer as St Paul beat Milwaukee 6 5. Columbus swept a doubleheader from Indianapolis with a 7 2 afternoon win and an 11 10 night comeback. Louisville defeated Toledo 11 2 to finish the 1934 season.

Minneapolis Harry Hochette Kansas City Indianapolls Columbus Louisville Toledo Colonels

Hideout at Majestic Showcases Family Friendly Drama

The MGM film Hide-Out opens at the Majestic Theater featuring Robert Montgomery as Lucky Wilson a reformed racketeer who finds life and love with a farmer's family. Maureen O'Sullivan and Whitford Kane star with supporting turns by Elizabeth Patterson Mickey Rooney and others in a village setting.

Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Majestic Theater Robert Montgomery Wilson New York Maureen O'Sullivan Pauline Whitford Kane London Farmer Miller Greta Garbo Elizabeth Patterson Maureen Mickey Rooney

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