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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

9

East Faces Charity Football Power Showdown

Ohio meets Bliss tonight as four eastern charity games aim to outpace the Big Ten’s $154000 fundraising mark. Yankee Stadium hosts three New York benefits with Army versus Navy at Yankee Stadium promising strong ticket sales.

Dixon Stewart GSW York U.P East Tennessee Yankee Stadium Yale Dartmouth Holy Cross Brown Yale Bowl Princeton Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Army Navy Owen B. Young Relief Committee Big Ten Philadelphia Fenway Park Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees New York

Bobcat Bucketeers Open 1931–32 with Bliss College Fight

Bobcat Bucketeers debut the 1931–32 season against Bliss College of Columbus in a tough schedule opener. Coach Butch Grover plans heavy roster rotation as the squad rebuilds with many freshmen and sophomores expected to see action.

Bliss Ohio State Butch Grover Bobcats Ohio Grover Butcher Trace Lackey and Saunders Tom Evans Harold Brown Brown Roy Mills Wnman Virgil Cross Athens High Mills Cross Don Sharp Bill Glacken Howard Kreiger

Miami U Faces Calls for New Football Coach Amid Plummet

Mitch's Musings prints a reader letter arguing Miami University must replace Coach Chester Pittser due to a string of losses despite strong player talent. The writer faults poor coaching strategy and questions Pittser's leadership while praising Miami's roster. The column also notes Ohio State and Bliss College basketball openers, and covers a boxing bout at Public Hall deemed mismanaged by critics.

2U Smith Cincinnati Miami University Chester Pittser Lou Ohio Id Redskins Sport Sparks Miami Universy Mami Materia Ayer Miami Jami Pittser Ohio University Bobcats

Waynesburg to Host Muskingum in September Football Meet

Waynesburg College schedules a football game with Muskingum College at New Concord on September 24, 1932, marking a fall clash between the two schools.

Waynesburg U.R Waynesburg College Muskingum College New Concord

Michigan State names captains for 1938 football team

Robert C. Monnett of Bucyrus and Abe Eliowitz of Detroit were elected co captains of the 1938 Michigan State College football squad. The announcement came from Lansing on December 3.

EASY

Northwestern Chief Defends Gridiron Ethics in Address

Walter Dill Scott president of Northwestern University rebutted charges that college football is mercenary and harms education. He cited Big Ten stars as top student performers and noted no fatalities or serious injuries among thousands of players across four decades. He highlighted faculty who once played college football as evidence of positive impact on scholarship.

Chicago Walter Dill Scott Northwester University Chicago Association of Commerce Scott Northwestern Collrge

Reds catcher Sukeforth leaves hospital after eye injury

Clyde Sukeforth, catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, was released from Jewish Hospital today after being shot in the right eye during a hunt on November 16. Doctors reported his eye greatly improved and he is no longer confined.

Cincinnati U.P Clyde Sukeforth Cincinnati Reds Jewish Hospital

Savoldi Defeats Santen in One-Fall Wrestling Match

Joe Savoldi former Notre Dame back field star outlasted Charlie Santen of St. Louis in 15 minutes for a one fall victory in Columbus. Savoldi weighed 211 pounds to Santen 220 and secured the win with three flying tackles.

Columbus Joe Savoldi Notre Dame Charlie Santen St. Louis Savoldi Santen

Carrollton Ky Baseball Marathon Sets Record in 1868

The longest baseball game on record began at 10 a.m. in Carrollton Kentucky in 1868 and was finally called at dusk after seven innings due to darkness.

Carrollton

Back with Former Tutor at Portland Pitching Role

Jack Kileen, 87, began his professional career 18 years ago under Manager Spencer Abbott. They reunited last season in Portland where Kileen pitched and Abbott managed the club.

Jack Kileen Spencer Abbott Portland Kileen Abbott

Niagaras Rout Columbias for Record 209 Runs in Game

The Niagara team from Buffalo defeated the Columbias 209 to 10 in a regular game, setting the record for the highest runs scored. Indiana is famed for basketball while Northwestern hopes to rival the state’s legacy.

Niagaras Buffalo Columbias Indiana Northwestern

McLemore Airs His Views on Various Topics

Columnist Henry McLemore comments on Tulane football weathering competition and returning players while noting boxing price scales in Transvaal and baseball management moves. Mentions Dynasties, and Pirates signing George Gibson, with remarks on Uncle Robbie Robinson.

McLemore Cccicuniicina America Maxie Slapste Rosenbloom Professor Einstein Pancho Villa Pittsburgh George Gibson Pirates Wilbert Robinson Robbie

Oberlin Defeats Ohio State Soccer 1-0 in Season Finale

Oberlin College defeats Ohio State 1 to 0 to close its season, marking the second victory over the Buckeyes this season. The match took place in Columbus as Oberlin secured the win.

Columbus Ohio State Oberlin Buckeyes

New Orleans Brothers See Bright Ring Promise

Eddie Fivnon national welterweight champion and reigning champion of his class, and Dennis Flynn runner up in his division, are believed to have a younger brother Roger who shows greater ring potential.

Eddie Fivnon New Orleans Dennis Flynn Roger Bowen New City

Fate of Mike Sexton to be decided at baseball meeting

Baden Ind Dec 3 WUPK The plan to retire Mike Sexton president of the National Association for 22 years and form a new governing body for minor league baseball was to be acted on today after a night of talks. The ruling body would include five officers and set changes to boost attendance, centralize purchasing, and study rules.

Mike Sexton Baseball Eat Baden Ind WUPK National Association Warren Giles Rochester Homer H. Hatmead San Antonio Charles Graham San Francisco Mitt C. Anferger Denver W. G. Braham Durham N. C R. ©. Rusell Nebraska State League

Doeg Tops Eastern Tennis Rankings as Newark Pro Leads

John Hope Doeg of Newark New Jersey 1930 national champion heads the 1931 annual rankings of the Eastern Lawn Tennis Association with Frank X Schmel ds and Sidney B Wood of New York Davis Cup players in order. Other top ten include Berkeley Bell J Gilbert Hall Richard T Murphy David N Jones Julius Seligron and Jerome Lang Miss Dorothy Andrus of Stamford Connecticut leads women's singles followed by Maud Levi Agnes Lamme Alice Francis Norma Taubele. Berkeley Bell Gregory Mangin top men's doubles with Shielda and Wood second.

New York John Hope Doeg Newark N. J Berkeley Hell J. Gibert Hall Richard T. Murphy David N. Jones Julius Seligron Jerome Lang Dorothy Andrus Stamford, Conn Maud Levi Agnes &. Lamme Misa Alice Francis Misa Norma Taubele Berkeley Bell Gregory Mangin Shielda Wood

Wolverines Unveil Five Big Ten Tests and Princeton Tilt

Michigan announces a 1082 football schedule featuring five Big Ten games and a crossover with Princeton at Ann Arbor. The double header opener on Oct 1 awaits final carding with Central State Teachers' College as a likely opponent. Other games include Michigan State, Ohio State, Illinois, Indiana, Chicago, Minnesota, and a Chicago contest at Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor. Mich Dec Princeton Ann Arbor University of Michigan Central State Teachers’ College Haan Michigan State Ohio State Columbus Linda Indiana Bloomington Chicago Minnesota Minneapolia

Central League Eyes Expansion Under President Howell

The Central League formed with president Fred W. Howell met to consider adding two clubs to reach eight. Current member cities include South Bend Fort Wayne Erie Akron Canton and Dayton.

Joan Association Central League Fred W. Howell Sooth Bend Ft. Wayne Erie Akron Canton Dayton

Garden Has a Title Bout But No Site for It

New York March 4 reports difficulty staging the Sehmeling Walker heavyweight title bout. Garden officials cannot name a site agreeable to both sides and Florida boxing officials reject 15 round limits. Indoor venues in New York or Boston emerge as prospects for the bout.

Boxing Commission Garden York Dee Square Garden Max Sehmeling Mickey Walker Tha Garden Miami Fla Louis KK Thutiba Wiorida Machenolda Los Angeles lHroit A Vaa Square Garden New York Bagston

Reds Get High Cincinnati 1919 Player Moves

Cincinnati Reds announce release of Andy Hight from the Cardinals infielder and sale of Nick Cullop to Columbus Reds Bigsd a Cardinal farm. Clyde Beck released and Harry Streleck to St Paul of the association.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reda Baseball Club Andy Hight Soula Cardinal Nick Cullop Columbus Red Cardinal Weat Baden Neds Clyde Beck Hd Streleckd Ptt St. Paul Club Can Association

Sharkey Set to Referee Schaaf Bout in Boston

Lorte Sharkey, American heavyweight claimant, will act as chief referee for Ernie Schaaf in a 10 round bout against Frankie Sirmae at Publican here on December 1. Sharkey will also referee two preliminary bouts.

Cleveland Lorte Sharkey Ernie Schaaf Boston Frankie Sirmae Publicia Sharkey

Old Turf Event at Ascot Gold Cup Race Mention

The Ascot Gold Cup remains a premier classic in Briliatt turf history, inaugurated in 1808 as a landmark long distance contest. The field highlights the season's endurance tests and enduring prestige of Ascot racing.

Fragmentary musings hint at New City and New Orleans

Uneven text hints at beliefs without sight and mentions New City and New Orleans in a reflective, incomplete manner. No clear events or identities emerge. the fragment reads as stray thoughts rather than a focal news item.

Tramp Athlete Headlines Football Scene With Players

A stray headline hints at a football event focusing on players and a crowded field. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the note centers on a sports moment involving teams and spectators.

Hoxera

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