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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
9
Reports from across the college football world reflect widespread pessimism about teams like Kansas State, Texas A and M, Pitt, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Coaches and players face injuries, weak lines, and long train travel as critics predict a tough stretch ahead.
The Giants hold a slim lead over the Cardinals as Carl Hubbell stars in a 3 2 win over Pittsburgh while Dazzy Vance hits a homer and D Dean surrenders late runs. Cubs beat Braves 5 2 behind Lonnie Warneke for his 21st win. Tigers slip as Red Sox win 1 0 and Indians top Athletics 3 2. Dodgers rally past Reds 8 7 in ten innings.
In Brookline Massachusetts British contender Tony Torrance stands as a major threat in the U S Amateur Golf Championship as 16 players survive to the fifth round. Torrance faces Eddie Driggs next while other top hopefuls include W Lawson Little Jr and Willie Turnesa amid tough weather and brisk play.
Fred Perry defeated Wilmer Allison in five sets 6 4 6 3 3 6 1 6 8 6 to claim the United States singles championship. Perry tied Rene La Coste with two consecutive titles and will defend his record for a third straight win next year.
Zanesville and Dayton square off in tonight's third game of a seven game series for the league title at Zanesville on the Miami River. The Ducks won game two yesterday by 6 to 2.
Ohio University coach Don Peden stressed passing in a long practice as backs and ends worked on receiving under a broiling sun. Ends Johnson Starrett and Morgan loom large for aerial work while backs Peaspanen Snyder Wills Hughes and Halleck vie for roles in the versatile attack.
In Chicago on September 13, Columbus clinched the Eastern Division title while Minneapolis stood one game from the Western crown. The Millers defeated St. Paul 8-7. Chicago topped Cleveland 6-3. If Minneapolis wins once more, a Columbus series is planned with a Minneapolis start next Tuesday at home.
Nelsonville High School coach Steve Yantis predicts a stronger team with a full slate of lettermen. The Greyhounds aim for a tougher line around 170 pounds and backs near 150 as Horton and Lash anchor the defense to replace last year’s star Rex Dilcher.
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