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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
7
A reader notes confusion over Ohio University football prospects against Indiana, doubting the team’s parity with Big Ten rivals. He cites shaky eyesight and recent results, warning against overconfidence despite occasional positive signs from the Bobcats.
Ohio University freshmen, the 1934 “Boys in Red,” held a lengthy scrimmage with the varsity Monday night, pushing the Bobcats on end runs passes and defense. Schmidt and Starrett caught scoring passes while Snyder returned to action after an early injury.
A collection of articles from leading authorities covers safe handling and aiming techniques for responsible gun use. It discusses dry firing with an unloaded weapon, mounting and aiming practice, and precautions to prevent accidents across seasons.
Princeton coach Fritz Crisler, upbeat after a 1933 undefeated season, warns his Tigers must be 20 percent stronger for three reasons. Opponents are stronger, rivals will press Princeton for last year’s success, and overconfidence is a risk.
Detroit manager Mickey Cochrane says the Tigers have earned a shot at the world series and will be ready to face either the Giants or Cardinals. He plans lighter duties for regulars and late-inning play for Herman Clifton Heinie Schuble Gerald Walker and Frank Dolsack in the final games.
As the 1934 season opens, Pacific Coast Conference teams face a wide contest for the Rose Bowl. Stanford, led by Bobby Grayson, is favored to repeat, while California and Southern California are strong. Washington, Oregon, and Oregon State pose threats with standout backs and solid lines.
Michigan suffers a blow as star quarterback Bill Renner breaks a small ankle bone, sidelining him for most of the Big Ten season. Coach Kipke reshuffles backfield with Russ Oliver likely to start, while Howard Tripphorn or Vincent Aug share ball carrying duties as other teams hold their drills and scrimmages.
The Dexter baseball team beat Leon 4-1 on two hits and three stolen or forced errors in the first inning. Dexter will meet Obetz Junction next week as the season continues.
Donie Bush leads the Minneapolis Millers with Jess Petty as starter as they hold a 3 2 lead in the series over Columbus. The Birds try Ed Heusser tonight to force a seventh game and keep hope of meeting Toronto in the world series alive. The Millers crushed two Columbus pitchers for nine runs in four innings aided by three homers and eight singles. If Columbus wins, a seventh game will decide the pennant race.
Bert Van Klaveren the Dutch welterweight has been matched to box Ceferino Garciafi of the Philippines in a 10 round bout to be staged in Los Angeles on Sept. 28. The day’s results show scattered playoff and scheduled games across multiple leagues with American teams Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn St Louis Chicago and Washington all posting various scores.
Detroit clinched the American League flag when the Yankees were shut out 5-0 by Boston rookie John Morena. The Giants, idle, lost no ground as St. Louis beat Chicago 3-1 and moved within two games of the lead with six games left, two with Pittsburgh and four with Cincinnati at home.
The Ohio Theater presents British Agent from the novel by Lockhart blending danger romance and political intrigue as Stephen Locke fights to stop a Soviet Germany peace plot while Elena a Soviet loyalist challenges love and duty. At the Majestic Theater Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adapts The Barretts of Wimpole Street with Browning and Barrett romance using floor plans and a letter from 1843 to recreate the poetess home. Universal’s Embarrassing Moments at the Court Theater showcases modern white enamel furnishings including a black bar with silver bands and red leather seating in a penthouse style setting.
Steve Banas a former Notre Dame football star signed with the Chicago Bears as announced on September 25.
STATE COLLEGE Pa Sept 25 Swimming becomes a part of the physical education program at Pennsylvania State College this year.
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