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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1931

Page

11

Notre Dame and Southern California Dominate 1931 All America

Notre Dame and Southern California each place two players on the United Press 1931 All-America football team. The selections honor top college stars as chosen by coaches officials and experts nationwide in collaboration with United Press.

Henry McElmore Gw York U.P Notre Dame Southern Caliornia United Press Walter Camp United States United Press All-America

Ohio Opponent Stuns Bobcats In Low-Scoring Opener

Bliss College of Columbus upset the Ohio Bobcats 32 to 30 in a tight opener. Ohio struggled with accuracy and ball handling late as Bliss seized a narrow lead and held on.

Mitch Nother Bobcat Bliss College of Columbus Ohio Bliss

Ohio Buckeyes Lose Streak to Bliss in Rough Game

Mitch's Musings notes Ohio Bobcats fall to Bliss ending a 10 game win streak. Grover must mold the team with Ohio State and Westminster next. Center position looks weak with Burcher out and Harold Brown replacing him. Saunders and Trace erratic on passes. shooters need timing as Grover shapes a winner.

Bobcats Ohio Quint University Bliss Butch Grover Ohio State Westminster Ohio Burcher Harold Brown Rover Brown Saunders Trace Evans Mills Butcher Iediaie Lackey Cone Woodward Sneak Deshler Price Plank Mileusnich Finsterwald Kreiger

Jacobs Prefers Coast for Schmeling Title Bout

Mickey Walker has been named as the next challenger for Max Schmeling. The bout could be held at Madison Square Garden in New York Miami or Los Angeles with Garden favored if possible. Jacobs delays Schmeling’s sailing and postpones his exhibition tour until after the new year.

New York Mickey Walker Max Sehmeling Madison Square Garden Miami Fla Olympic Stadium Los Angeles Calif Joe Jacobs Garden Jacobs California Max United States Schmeling Jack Sharkey Florida State Athletic Commission Christopher Bat) Battalino al Singer Battalino Kid Chocolate Sinser Chocolate Rogerio Mora Havana

Convention of Minor Leagues To End Today

The National Association of Professional Basketball Clubs neared its 30th annual convention’s end in Baden Indiana. Talks focused on Chicago White Sox reorganizations and minor league restructuring, with several trades already made and more expected at next week’s Chicago meeting. Frederick W. Howell of Dayton was named president and Harry Smith of Columbus secretary.

National Association of Professional Basketball Washington White Sox Bob Weiland Boston Red Sox Milton Gaston Chicago Mike Sexton National Association Warren Giles Rochester Joe Carr Columbus Alvin Gardner Dallas Sexton Committee of Five South Bend Ft. Wayne Dayton Canton Akron Erie Younstown Grand Rapids Battle Creek Frederick W. Howell Harry Smith

Yankees Owner Ruppert Buys Newark Club In Baseball Deals

Colonel Jacob Ruppert announced the purchase of the Newark International League Club and reappointed Al Mamaux as manager after a long selection process. The Indians bought catcher Frank Pytlak from Buffalo for cash and two players. Dallas's Texas League club acquired catcher Lena Styles from Cincinnati and shortstop Lou Brower from Detroit.

West Baden Ind U.P Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees Newark Frank Pytlak Buffalo Dallas Texas Lena Styles Cincinnati Lou Brower Detroit

Big Ten Officials Plan Winter Schedules at Meeting

Chicago December meeting of Western Conference officials and codenem leaders set to draft winter athletic schedules. City representatives attended and planned talks with athletic directors and Big Ten commissioner Major John L. Griffith.

Chicago U.R Big Ten Codenem Bacyity John L. Griffith

Rupe Named Honorary Captain Of Denison 1931 Team

Karl Rupe of Tippecanoe City Ohio was elected honorary captain of Denison University's 1931 football team at a meeting in Granville on December 4.

Rupe Granville Karl Rupe Tippecanoe City Denison University

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