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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1934
Page
7
Reports describe a fading welterweight era with McLarnin and rivals under heavy scrutiny as crowds of 25 000 gather for a title fight. Analysts doubt the champions stamina while prospects and coaches debate next moves and potential successors in a rapidly changing boxing scene.
The boxing title fight between Jimmy McLarnin and Barney Ross ends in a split decision with McLarnin reclaiming the welterweight title at Madison Square Garden. The bout, marked by brutal exchanges, leaves both men with injuries including McLarnin's swollen left eye and Ross's cut eye, as observers saw a closely contested duel lasting fifteen rounds before a referee and two judges sided with McLarnin.
The Associated Press reports Ohio colleges push into the second week of practice as opening games loom. At Ohio State, Francis Schmidt runs two hard sessions with no rest, while Case end Norman Heimerdinger breaks an arm. Akron, Berea, Baldwin Wallace face losses, ineligibilities, and health setbacks as Miami, Ohio, and Ohio Wesleyan begin full drills. George Wilson and Bill Turner practice at Ohio Wesleyan with Turner showing place kicking skill.
Baseball recap notes a decisive win over Cleveland with key players Averill Trosky and Knick contributing in late innings. The fragment hints at a strong seventh to ninth inning surge securing the victory.
Philadelphia and Chicago produced a pitchers duel with Philadelphia scoring nine runs in a late rally while Chicago managed four. McNair Conlan Radcliffe Cait bamer each contributed errors in a tense fielding sequence as clashes continued through nine innings.
Alvin Crowder and the Tigers shut out the Yankees on six hits. Pete Susko collected six from Indian pitching for a triple and a double with three singles. Eric McNair drove in six for the Athletics with two homers against the Whitesox. George Hokpette debuted for the Red Sox with two hits and five for Ross. The group shared in net receipts totaling about $125,000 at 40 percent for Ross and 25 percent for McLarnin.
Ohio University football drills enter second week as the Bobcats prepare to face Rio Grande Saturday. Coach Don Peden notes good physical form with several injuries minor. First string backfield includes Rabbit Rapp, Buck Peaspanen, Woody Wills, and Halleck. Guard spots contest for two positions as scrimmage continues. Zanesville Grays force seventh game in Mid-Atlantic playoff with a 6-5 win over Dayton.
Lakewood officials halted a softball game between the Favorite Knits and the Sugardales of Canton on the nuisance ordinance claim after 19 innings the night before and a scoreless tied game last night. The teams will try again Sunday to decide the title.
Endeaour, the British challenger for the Americas Cup, leads after a 30 mile race, beating defender Rainbow by over two minutes. Skipper Tom Sopwith reports confidence as the two contend in a planned triangle course today with forecast wind shifts and the hope of faster reaching performance.
Mike Heaney of Athens Country Club released the first round match play pairings for the Hagen Woods tournament. Upper bracket features E Whipple vs B Beckley and others with byes for Begg and Begg. Lower bracket includes Sanders vs Buell and McDaniel vs Grover among pairs.
Jim Browning of Verona Missouri weighed 220 pounds defeated Carl Pojelro of Tiungary at Montreuil in a one hour 18 minute 45 second match.
Cincinnati at New York and other rain games led to varied results. Detroit beat New York while Boston and Philadelphia also posted wins. Chicago and St. Louis had losses. Tomorrow's schedule features Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York among others.
Akron Open champion Al Espinosa defends his crown at Northmoor Club Dayton in a field of about 60 top pros and amateurs. The course par 72 has never been breached in competition, with Bob Keplar holding a 69 record in a practice round. Leading amateurs include Maurice McCarthy Johnny Florio Bob Servis and Johnny Fisher. Pros include Steve Zappe Bob Shea Ed Williams Bill Burke Jack Thompson Jack Collins and Leonard Schmutte. The 72-hole test opens with 6 holes Thursday and Friday.
In Minneapolis on September 4, veteran lefties Jumbo Jim Elliott of Columbus and Joe Shaute of Minneapolis were set as probable starters for game one of the American Association championship series. Columbus defends its title against the Millers who host three games before facing the Red Birds, with Joe Hauser sidelined. An over 5,000 crowd was expected for a 3 p.m. first pitch amid favorable weather.
Boston wins 3 to 0 over St. Louis in a game with late offense. Medley exits early for a pinch hit in the sixth, Wells pinch hit in the ninth, while Lary records the only error for the Cardinals.
Toronto reports Mrs. John Arends of Detroit and Mrs. M B Harbaugh of Willoughby Ohio moved into the first match play round. Arends, 02 in qualifying, drew medalist Ada McKenzie of Toronto. Harbaugh, 93 in qualifying, drew Margery Kirkham of Montreal as her opponent. Peggy Watties of Buffalo did not appear for qualifying.
Al Crowder out pitched Lefty Vernon Gomez as the Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 3 0 at Navin Field. Crowder allowed six hits and fanned Sammy Byrd in the sixth to escape danger, while Mickey Cochrane’s club widened its AL lead to six and a half games.
New York Sept 18 Columbia coach Lou Little says the 1934 football picture looks stronger for most teams but Columbia will be stung by graduation injuries and A W O L issues. He notes rule changes may aid the running game and pass play, while the Lions stick to their last year’s style despite a tougher field.
Jean Parker headlines Have a Heart at the Majestic in her first starring role as Sally the crippled doll maker opposite James Dunn in a tender romance. Also at the Ohio Theater Warner Bros’ Dames stars Joan Blondell Dick Powell Ruby Keeler with Busby Berkeley chorus numbers and a large cast. Virginia Bruce returns in Jane Eyre at Court Theater with Colin Clive in Rochester role under director Christy Cabanne.
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