Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1931

Page

11

Ohio State Buckeyes Edge Ohio University In Buckeye Clash

Ohio State remains a contender in the Big Ten after a tight midweek clash with Ohio University. State relied on a starting lineup deep into the second half as substitutes saw limited action while Ohio showed improved floor play and faster passes but inconsistent ball handling.

HIO University State Ohio Mosker Conrad Mattison Hoffer Ison Hosket Buckeye

Cornell Huskies favored as football round robin returns

Cornell's Huskies, after beating Pennsylvania and Columbia, were to face new pairings at Yankee Stadium in a charity football event expected to draw about 30,000 fans and raise around 465000 for the unemployed.

New York Pennsylvania Columbia Cornell Huskies Ithaca Yankee Stadium New Haven Yale Princeton Gil Dobie Dartmouth Ithacans Bart Viviano Joe Ferraro Penny

Essay prize awarded for farm work in Marietta area

John Mitchiel, an agriculture student at Galem Liberty High School, won first prize in the eighth annual vocational agriculture Field Day essay contest held Sept. 30 at the Washington County Experiment Farm. Fitch of Pennsville won $3 as second prize, Doyle of Lower Salem led and won $2, five others received $1. Honorable mention went to Lawrence White of Stockport. Judges included A. H. Smith, E. C. Siegfried of Marietta High School, and C. Hartman of Athens.

Marietta John Mitche Galem-Liberty High School Marietta High School Washington County Fitch Pennsville Mor- County BE. Doyle Lower Salem Ralph Sawyer McConnelsville William Dixon Coolville Harold Pitch Carl McAfee Barry George Bryner Lawrence White Stockport A. H. Smith E. C.egfried Marietta High

Navy Stops Army Passes in Scrimmage Drills at Annapolis

Navy drills focus on defense against Army passing game with Captain Mal Tuttle disrupting short and long passes. Moncure positions at signal post as possible starter if Bert Davis remains unavailable. Navy braces for Rye New York charity game with final workout ahead of Thursday departure.

Annapolis Navy Army Scrubs Rip Miller Mal Tuttle Bert Davis Miller New York Moncure Penn Davis Rye N. Y Ray Stecker Soupy Campbell Tom Hurley

Mickey Walker Exhibits in Canton Exhibition Bout

Canton December show lists Mickey Walker, challenger to the heavyweight title, preparing for a four round exhibition bout. Walker, noted for his past title challenges, headlines the event with fans awaiting his return to form.

Canton Legion card to feature Walker headlining two bout exhibition

Exhibition rounds headline by Walker on Monday night sponsored by the Canton Post American Legion. Walker will box two two round bouts. Al Fay of the same stable matches against him. Alex Simms of Canton meets Mickey De Palma of Malvern in a six round supporting bout.

Canton Post American Legion Walker al Fay Alex Simms Canton Mickey de Palma Malvern

Writer Predicts Paddock Comeback Will Fail

Henry McLemore surveys the trend of aging champions like Charley Paddock planning another sprint run. He argues most comebacks end in failure, noting Paddock’s self assessment and comparing with boxers Benny Leonard and Jack Dempsey driven by cash, fame, and desire for action.

Paddock Charley Paddock Charley Benny Leonard Dempsey Jack

Hanley Names Seven Players to Eastern Shrine Squad

Northwestern coach Dick Hanley selected seven of 11 Midwest players for the Eastern team for the Shrine Game in San Francisco. Named are Russell and Marvis of Northwestern Miller and Purvis of Purdue Haubrich of Ohio State Teeter of Minnesota Hewitt of Michigan. The Midwest squad will train with an Eastern squad at Dyche Stadium on December 19.

Evanston U.R Dick Hanley Northwestern University Middlewest San Francisco Hanley Andy Kerr Colgate Russell Marvis Northwestern Miller Purvis Purdue Haubrich Ohio State Teeter Minnesota Hewitt Michigan Kerr Dyche Stadium

San Francisco Tourney Opens With Star-Studded Field

More than 200 amateurs and pros practiced in Frisco for the 86 hole qualifying test of the second annual $7,500 San Francisco Tournament. Billy Burke and Leo Diegel headline a star list including Hagen Espinosa Boomer Creavy Smith Sarazen von Elm Wood Cox Cooper Golden Runyan and the Dutras as top contenders for the $1,500 top prize.

San Francisco Billy Burke Leo Diegel Agua Caliente Mex Burke Diege Walter Hagen al Espinosa Aubrey Boomer England Tom Creavy Albany N. Y Golfers’ Association Horton Smith Gene Sarazen George von Elm Craig Wood Wiffly Cox Harry Cooper John Golden Paul Runyan Dutra Olin Mortie

Al Singer Favored Over Battalino In Madison Square Garden

Featherweight contender Battalino meets Al Singer of New York in a 10 round feature at Madison Square Garden for the Christmas Fund show. No title is at stake but the winner earns an early shot at Tony Canzoneri's light weight crown. Singer is the strong favorite.

New York U.P Bat Battalino al Singer Madison Square Garden Tony Canzoneri Singer

Indiana Beats Miami In Season Opener

Indiana University opened its basketball season with a 24 to 18 win over Miami University in Bloomington. The Hoosiers trailed 1 to 6 early, fought hard in the first half, and pulled away late as Hodson, Dicky, Zeller, and Sudduth contributed field goals amid a rough shooting night for both teams.

Miami University Indiana Big Ten Hodson Dickey Zeller Suddithh

Cincinnati Miami Game Nets $19000 for Charity

The Thanksgiving Day football game between Cincinnati and Miami raised about $19,000 for charitable purposes, out of total receipts of $23,000, announced today.

Cincinnati

Bell accepts all-star Negro game invitation in Los Angeles

Ohio State tackle Bill Bell has accepted an invitation to participate in an all-star Negro collegiate football game to be held in Los Angeles on December 20.

Columbus U.P Bill Bell Ohio State Los Angeles

Ohio State Opens Season With Narrow Victory Over Ohio University

Dee Columbus reports the Buckeyes edged the Bobcats 54 to 46 as Wilmer Hosket led OSU with solid center play. Sophomores and newcomers showed potential amid uneven team scoring while guards Hoffer and Mattison provided pace and defense in the season opener.

Ohio State Wilmer RM Hoaket Hooker

Hack Wilson Slated to Go to Cards as Harris Signed Again

Hack Wilson, former NL home run king, was slated to join the St. Louis Cardinals next season amid multiple offers. The Cubs reportedly offered Wilson for outfielders George Watkins or Ernie Orsatti, with alternative trades discussed involving Burleigh Grimes or other players. Other clubs, including the Boston Braves and Cincinnati Reds, also courted Wilson, while trade talks for various players continued across the league.

Hack Wilson Harris Tigers George Kirkley Hicago St. Louis Cardinals Vic Chicago Cube Wilson Cardinals Cube George Watkine Ernie Orsatti Cach Cuba Watking Opsetti Burleigh Grimes Coa

Brouillard predicts quick KO of Pirrone in Cleveland News clash

Welterweight Louis Brouillard says he will stop Paul Pirrone within five rounds in their non-title main event at the Cleveland News chips contest. Pirrone, a Worcester, Massachusetts native, seeks a career defining win after recent setbacks. Also on the card Brate Schaaf vs Franklin Siting and Adolph Heuser makes his American debut against Patay Perresi in an eight round bout.

Worcester, Mans Jackie Thompson Pmrrene Pirrone Brouisard Gene Glenn Cleveland Battler Brate Schaaf Adoph Heuser Germany Patay Perresi

Majors Move to Restrict Radio Broadcasts Blocked

The plan to ban radio contracts for 1983 stalled as clubs signed deals for next season. Stanley Parris returns to manage Detroit on a one year pact. Jewel Fins, longtime Pittsburgh manager, joins Detroit as coach.

Stanley Fiueky) Parris Detroit Jewel Fins Pittsburgh

Also Mentioned on This Page

CEN Bert Ited Grover Bliss Ver Eam Olsen Ie State Fisher Con Ralston Russell Hio State Mitch Ohio University Bobcats Fairgrounds Coliseum Buckeyes Botcats Howard Mattison Bucks Bill Hasket Paul Butcher Trace Hasker Mills John Trace Butcher Brown Hasket Traul Hoffer Hasket H. Brown Cuvendecen Saunders Lackey Dian Cenamiahe PR Wennene Eee Een Nati Rees Berea Ineinof Panaee Mickey Walker Mikkey Walker Ione Tendery William Farnum Thomas Lantsch In Henry McLemore York Battalino Majestic Lupe Velez Ernest Torrence Karen Morley Jimmy Durante Miami Hoosiers Bloomington Ind U.p-Indiana University Bell Westminster Cline’s By Ralph Teatsorth Dee bSow Fuckeye Basketeers Obie University Murphy Joe Reiff Dayton Stivers Joe Hoffer Honard Mattison Fred Conrad Jerome Fisher Harry Lackey Shade Saunders Posten Braves Cubs Cincinnati Reda Rogert Hornaby Hie Bon New York Yankees Charge Blachelder St. Louis Washington Browns Cleveland Dick Porter Eddie Morgan Leute Apa Wart Averill Indians Averill Saunders Hoaket Member Federal Reserve System Welter Cham Lames Cagney Blondell Noel Francis LY Mill
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication