1934 in Michigan

none 1934 1934 The following events occurred in Michigan in the year 1934. 3 Office holders State office holders right|thumb|140px|William Comstock Governor of Michigan: William Comstock (Democrat) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: Allen E. Stebbins (Democrat) Michigan Attorney General: Patrick H. O'Brien Michigan Secretary of State: Frank D. Fitzgerald/Clarke W. Brown Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: Martin R. Bradley Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: Nelson Sharpe Mayors of major cities right|thumb|140px|James Couzens Mayor of Detroit: Frank Couzens (Republican) Mayor of Grand Rapids: John D. Karel/William Timmers Mayor of Flint: Ray A. Brownell/Howard J. Clifford Mayor of Saginaw: Ben N. Mercer Mayor of Lansing: Max A. Templeton Mayor of Ann Arbor: Robert A. Campbell Federal office holders right|thumb|165px|Arthur Vandenberg U.S. Senator from Michigan: James J. Couzens (Republican) U.S. Senator from Michigan: Arthur Vandenberg (Republican) House District 1: George G. Sadowski (Democrat) House District 2: John C. Lehr (Democrat) House District 3: Joseph L. Hooper (Republican) House District 4: George Ernest Foulkes (Democrat) House District 5: Carl E. Mapes (Republican) House District 6: Claude E. Cady (Democrat) House District 7: Jesse P. Wolcott (Republican) House District 8: Michael J. Hart (Democrat) House District 9: Harry W. Musselwhite (Democrat) House District 10: Roy O. Woodruff (Republican) House District 11: Prentiss M. Brown (Democrat) House District 12: W. Frank James (Republican) House District 13: Clarence J. McLeod (Republican) House District 14: Carl M. Weideman (Democrat) House District 15: John D. Dingell Sr. (Democrat) House District 16: John Lesinski Sr. (Democrat) House District 17: George Anthony Dondero (Republican) Population Sports Baseball right|thumb|140px|Charlie Gehringer 1934 Detroit Tigers season – Under player-manager Mickey Cochrane, the Tigers compiled a 101-53 record, finished in first place in the American League, and lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1934 World Series. The team's statistical leaders included Charlie Gehringer with a .356 batting average, Hank Greenberg with 26 home runs and 139 RBIs, Schoolboy Rowe with 24 wins, and Elden Auker with a 3.42 earned run average.1934 Detroit Tigers Statistics Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com August 2, 2017 https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1934.shtml 1934 Michigan Wolverines baseball season - Under head coach Ray Fisher, the Wolverines compiled a 15–9 record.2012 University of Michigan Baseball Record Book University of Michigan 2012 August 9, 2017 22, 68 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf dead Avon Artz was the team captain.2012 Record Book, p. 13. American football 1934 Detroit Lions season – Under head coach Potsy Clark, the Lions compiled a 10–3 record and placed second in the NFL's Western Division. The team's statistical leaders included Dutch Clark with 383 passing yards, 763 rushing yards, and 73 points scored, and Harry Ebding with 264 receiving yards.1934 Detroit Lions Statistics & Players Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com August 2, 2017 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1934.htm 1934 Michigan State Spartans football team – Under head coach Charlie Bachman, the Spartans compiled an 8–1 record.1934 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 2, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1934-schedule.html 1934 Michigan Wolverines football team – Under head coach Harry Kipke, the Wolverines compiled a 1–7 record.https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1934fbt.htm 1934 Football Team Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan August 2, 2017 1934 Detroit Titans football team – The Titans compiled a 5–3–1 record under head coach Gus Dorais.1934 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 2, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1934-schedule.html 1934 Central State Bearcats football team - Under head coach Alex Yunevich the Bercats compiled a 5–3 record.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University August 2, 2017 100, 109 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead 1934 Western State Hilltoppers football team - Under head coach Mike Gary, the Hilltoppers compiled a 7–1 record.Football Records: Annual Results Western Michigan University August 2, 2017 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948424 1934 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team - Under head coach Elton Rynearson, the Hurons compiled a 5–2 record.2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide Eastern Michigan University Football August 2, 2017 162, 170 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2015/2015EMUFBGuide_072215small.pdf 1934 Wayne Tartars football team – The Tartars compiled a 7–1 record under head coach Joe Gembis.2016 Football Media Guide Wayne State University 111, 114 August 2, 2017 http://www.wsuathletics.com/documents/2016/9/13//2016%20FB%20MG%20p92-123.pdf?id=2924 Basketball right|thumb|130px|Benjamin Van Alstyne 1933–34 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team – Under head coach Benjamin Van Alstyne, the Spartans compiled a 12–5 record.1933-34 Michigan State Spartans Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB August 2, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan-state/1934.html 1933–34 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team – Under head coach Buck Read, the Broncos compiled a 12–5 record.1933-34 Western Michigan Broncos Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB August 2, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/western-michigan/1934.html 1933–34 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team – Under head coach Franklin Cappon, the Wolverines compiled a 6–14 record.1933-34 Michigan Wolverines Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB August 2, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/1934.html 1933–34 Detroit Titans men's basketball team – Under head coach Lloyd Brazil, the Titans compiled a 7–8 record.1933-34 Detroit Mercy Titans Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB August 2, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/detroit-mercy/1934.html 1933–34 Wayne Tartars men's basketball team – Under coach Newman Ertell, Wayne compiled a 9–8 record.2015-16 Men's Basketball Media Guide Wayne State University August 2, 2017 48 http://www.wsuathletics.com/news/2015/11/10/MBB_1110153938.aspx Ice hockey 1933–34 Detroit Red Wings season – Under coach Jack Adams, the Red Wings compiled a 24–14–4 record, finished in first place in the National Hockey League (NHL), and lost the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1934 Stanley Cup Finals. The team's statistical leaders included John Sorrell with 21 goals, Larry Aurie and Cooney Weiland with 19 assists each, and Aurie with 35 points. Wilf Cude and John Ross Roach were the team's goaltenders.1933-34 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics Sports Reference LLC Hockey-Reference.com August 2, 2017 https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1934.html 1933–34 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Ed Lowrey, the Wolverines compiled a 10–6 record.College Hockey News August 2, 2017 Michigan Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan/31 1933–34 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Bert Noblet, the Huskies compiled a 12–9–1 record.College Hockey News August 2, 2017 Michigan Tech Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan-Tech/33 Other right|thumb|130px|Joe Louis Joe Louis - Detroit's Joe Louis made his professional boxing debut on July 7 with a knockout against Jack Kracken. He had 12 professional bouts in the last six months of the year, all victories and 10 by knockout or technical knockout. Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race – Michigan Open - Jake Fassezke won the tournament on July 10 at the Saginaw Country Club.Jake Fassezke Beats Belfore by Stroke to Win State Open Detroit Free Press July 11, 1934 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12822765/jake_fassezke_beats_belfore_by_stroke/ Newspapers.com Chronology of events January February March April April 10 - The Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings, 1-0, in double overtime of Game 4 of the 1934 Stanley Cup Finals, securing the Cup by three games to one. Mush March scored the game-winning goal while Detroit's Ebbie Goodfellow was in the penalty box.March's Goal in Overtime Wins Stanley Cup for Chicago Detroit Free Press April 11, 1934 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12823903/marchs_goal_in_overtime_wins_stanley/ Newspapers.com May June July August September October October 9 - The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers, 10-0, in Game 7 of the 1934 World Series. Dizzy Dean shut out the Tigers, but the game is most remembered for a near riot by Detroit fans. In the sixth inning, Joe Medwick slid hard into Marv Owen, the Tigers' third baseman, after hitting a triple. They tangled briefly, and when Medwick returned to his position in left field, the Detroit fans threw fruit, vegetables, bottles, cushions, etc., at Medwick. Commissioner Landis ordered Medwick benched to end the protest.17,000 Pelt Medwick Until He Is Benched Detroit Free Press October 10, 1934 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4717480/17000_pelt_medwick_until_he_is_benched/ Newspapers.com November right|thumb|135px|Frank Fitzgerald November 6 Republican Frank Fitzgerald defeated Democrat Arthur J. Lacy in the gubernatorial election by a margin of 634,390 to 560,657.Atwood's Lead Reaches 7,506 Lansing State Journal November 9, 1934 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12823343/atwoods_lead_reaches_7506/ Newspapers.com Republican U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg was reelected, defeating Democrat Frank Albert Picard by a margin of 597,960 to 552,783. The U.S. House of Representatives elections resulted in a gain of four seats for the Republican Party in the Michigan delegation. Incumbents were reelected in 9 of Michigan's 17 districts. Republican challengers defeated Democratic incumbents in five districts: Earl C. Michener defeated John C. Lehr in District 2; Clare E. Hoffman defeated George Ernest Foulkes in District 4; William W. Blackney defeated Claude E. Cady in District 6; Fred L. Crawford defeated Michael J. Hart in District 8; and Albert J. Engel defeated Harry W. Musselwhite in District 9. One Democratic challenger defeated a Republican incumbent: Frank Eugene Hook over W. Frank James in District 12. In District 3, Republican Henry M. Kimball was elected, replacing Joseph L. Hooper who died in office. In District 14, Louis C. Rabaut defeated incumbent Carl M. Weideman for the Democratic nomination and then won the general election. December right|thumb|165px|Kerns Hotel December 11 - The Kerns Hotel fire in Lansing, Michigan, killed 34 persons, including seven members of the Michigan Legislature.Recover Five Charred Bodies From Wreckage Lansing State Journal December 12, 1934 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12824362/recover_five_charred_bodies_from/ Newspapers.com Births May 17 - Earl Morrall, NFL quarterback (1956–1976), in Muskegon, Michigan June 9 - Jackie Wilson, soul singer-songwriter ("Lonely Teardrops", "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher") inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Detroit June 28 - Carl Levin, U.S. Senator (1979-2015), in Detroit July 16 - George Perles, head football coach at Michigan State (1983-1994), in Detroit November 5 - Nick Smith, U.S. Congressman (1983-2005), in Addison, Michigan December 30 - Del Shannon, singer-songwriter ("Runaway"), in Grand Rapids, Michigan Gallery of 1934 births Deaths February 22 - Joseph L. Hooper, Congressman (1925-1934), at age 56 in Washington, D.C.Congressman Hooper Stricken After Defense of Lindbergh Battle Creek Enquirer February 23, 1934 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12824613/congressman_hooper_stricken_after/ Newspapers.com April 4 - Dick Johnston, Major League Baseball player (1884-1891), at age 70 in DetroitDick Johnston, Old-Time Big League Player, Dies Here Detroit Free Press April 5, 1934 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12827337/dick_johnston_oldtime_big_league/ Newspapers.com May 10 - Ed Willett, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1906–1913), at age 50 in Wellington, KansasEdgar Willett, Former Tiger, Dies in Kansas Detroit Free Press May 11, 1934 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5069571/edgar_willett_former_tiger_dies_in/ Newspapers.com May 13 - Albert Sleeper, Governor of Michigan (1917-1921), at age 71 in Lexington, MichiganAlbert E. Sleeper, War-Time Governor Dies at Age of 71 Battle Creek Enquirer May 14, 1934 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12824546/albert_e_sleeper_wartime_governor/ Newspapers.com July 15 - Bert Karnatz, dirt track auto racer and employee of Chrysler Corporation, at age 29 after a crash at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Speedway in DetroitBert Karnatz Fatally Hurt In Crash At Auto Race Detroit Free Press July 16, 1934 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12827194/bert_karnatz_fatally_hurt_in_crash_at/ August 21 - Carl Lundgren, Major League Baseball pitcher (1902-1909) and University of Michigan baseball coach (1914-1921), at age 54 in Marengo, IllinoisLundgren, Illini Baseball Coach, Dies Suddenly The Decatur Review August 22, 1934 24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12824743/lundgren_illini_baseball_coach_dies/ Newspapers.com October 23 - Gerrit Beneker, painter and illustrator best known for his paintings of industrial scenes and for his poster work in World War I, at age 52 in Truro, MassachusettsArtist of Liberty Loan Poster Dies; Beneker Was Born in Grand Rapids Detroit Free Press October 24, 1934 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12827720/artist_of_liberty_loan_poster_dies/ Newspapers.com November 6 - William L. Clements, collector of historical works, founder, and donor to the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, at age 74 in Bay City, MichiganClements, U. of M. Benefactor, Dead Detroit Free Press November 7, 1934 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12824123/clements_u_of_m_benefactor_dead/ Newspapers.com November 7 - Warren A. Cartier, businessman who helped develop Ludington, Michigan, at age 68 in ChicagoDeath Claims Warren A. Cartier The Ludington Daily News November 8, 1934 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12824876/death_claims_warren_a_cartier/ Newspapers.com December 11 - Don E. Sias, Vern Voorhees, D. Knox Hanna, John Leidlein, John W. Goodwine, Charles Parker, and T. Henry Howlett, members of the Michigan Legislature, in the Kerns Hotel fire in Lansing, Michigan December 29 - Tenny Blount, the Detroit Stars of the Negro National League, at age 63 in Detroit Gallery of 1934 deaths See also History of Michigan History of Detroit References 30em