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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

11

Ohio college hoop scene opens with Kepler lead in first-string quintet

Ohio University basketball practice reveals a developing lineup led by Russ Kepler at forward with John Trace at guard and Harold Brown at center. Mitch Hio reports hopes for a strong season as DePauw and Miami vie for early grid in Ohio Conference.

Olumbus Mye Ohio Indiana Rover Depaniversity Greencastle Ind Lark Horse T. Grover Uni Jerry Waroner Bobcats DePauw Hms Mitch Hio Butch Grover John Trace Ongreguer Russ Kepler Jerry Warshower Shadel Saunders Harold Brown John Trace Russ Saunders Warshower George Lockman Tom Adams Clyde Newell Harry Lackey George Collins Williams Shea

CENTER LEADS AGGIES In basketball and other notes

Center leads the Aggies basketball team with C Hoke as captain and all conference honor winner. Spitball pitching noted in baseball history with Elmer Strickland as early pioneer. Sims Kelly earns 50 yard runs for Iowa while Paul Meden shines as Aggies punter with 90 yard boot against TCU.

Elmer Strickland Ooklyn Nationals Paul Meden Texas Aggies Texas Christian

Three University of Washington grid coaches to play on All-Star team

Three Washington grid coaches Pest Welch Cotton Wilcox and Bill Woerner will join Jimmy Phelan s All Star western team to meet an eleven of Notre Dame stars in Los Angeles on December 27 Trinity College drops basketball to economize says President Rev Walter Tredzin Ralph Greenleaf defeats Patsy Natalie 1125 51 to lead billiards tourney New York Onofrio Lauri Edwin Rudolph tied for second Arthur Woods predicts Army Navy outcome on WABC Columbia network Willie Hoppe wins second block of balk line match 200 to 88 in nine innings Chicago Cochran wins afternoon match 200 to 15

University of Washington Grid Pest” Welch Cotton Wilcox Bill Woerner Jimmy Phelans Notre Dame Los Angeles Ralph Greenleaf Patsy Natalie Chicago New York Arthur Woods Onofrio Lauri Edwin Rudolph Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Cochran

Boxing Night Promises Dual Atlantic and Midwest Finals

A featherweight title fight between Kid Chocolate and Bat Battalino at Madison Square Garden will be aired at 10 o clock on the WEAF network. A second bout featuring Young Stribling and Tuffy Griffiths goes on the air at 9 o clock via WJZ and several stations. Patsy Burke, longtime Leichhardt stadium matchmaker, has yearly trips to recruit fighters in Australia. The St Louis Cardinals begin spring cleaning as the Athletics eye next pennant.

New York Chicago Kid Chocolate Bat Battalino Madison Square Garden WEAF

Heath Joins Cincinnati as New Pacific Coast Leagu­er Find

Dan Howley signs new first baseman Mickey Heath for Cincinnati from the Pacific Coast League. The move marks a fall for the young player as he adapts to major league life.

Dan Howley Cincinnati Mickey Heath

Athletics and Cardinals Face Spring Training Clash

Early next March Connie Mack's Athletics and Gabby Street's St Louis Cardinals will resume their baseball rivalry at the Fort Myers Florida training camp after a brief stoppage in October of the previous season.

Connie Mack Gabby Street St. Louis Cardinals Fort Myers Fla

Stribling Favorite In Heavyweight Title Bout

Chicago December 13 Stribling the 10 to 1 favorite to defend his rank atop the heavyweight class faces Tuffy Griffiths in a 10 round or less charity fight at Chicago Stadium. The winner may be recognized as world champion by the N B A if Schmeling declines to defend.

Chicago W. L. “Young Stribling Tuffy Griffiths Chicago Stadium Griffiths Illinois State Unemployment Commission Ma&ax Schameling Jack Sharkey National Boxing Association Schmeling Otto von Porat Phil Scott Griffiths, Youngest of the Ranking Heavies Lowan Tuffy

Major League Convention Closes in New York

Delegates from the annual Major League baseball clubs convened in New York and adjourned, with the 1930 meeting resembling 1929. Proposals abounded but little was accomplished, the draft issue remaining unsolved and limits on home runs staying only talk.

New York U.rr

Plains Clash With Carbondale Tonight

The Plains High School basketball team will host Carbondale High on The Plains floor. Last week The Plains swept both the boys and girls games against Amesville, signaling strong form ahead of the matchup.

the Plains Plains High Carbondale High Plains Amesville

Feathers Meet in Title Fight at Madison Square Garden

New York December 12. Kid Chocolate faces Battalino in a 15 round featherweight world title bout at Madison Square Garden. Opinion splits on whether Chocolate is finished or capable of dethroning Battalino as fans await the decisive display tonight.

New York Kid Chocolate Bat Rattalino Madison Square Garden Kid Berg Fidel la Barba Battalino Chocolate Battalina Palooka Jack Berg Fidel LaBarba Reed

Service Teams Renew Rivalry On Saturday

New York reports Navy and Army football renew their rivalry at Yankee Stadium. About 70,000 spectators are expected to fill the stands with only 10 to 12 thousand tickets still available as game day approaches. A capacity crowd of 80,000 could watch if sales continue to surge.

New York U.P Navy Army Yankee Stadium Hawks

Penn State Coach Obtains Magazine Copy From Relative

Bob Higgins, Penn State football coach, wrote an article for a football magazine in the fall and obtained his copy from a relative on the magazine's publishing staff after his local newsdealer ran out on the first day.

Bob Higgins Penn State

Buckeye 5 Percent Certificates Offer Investor Protection

The Buckeye Building and Savings Association promotes 5 shading percent certificates with interest from issue, payable semiannually or compounded. Funds secured by first mortgages on real estate at 6 percent, backed by reserves and surities totaling over 5.9 million. Non negotiable, replaceable if lost, insured against forgery or theft. available by registered mail or money order. The Buckeye claims over 92 thousand customers.

Buckeye Bankeye Sascanens Ohio

Army and Navy renew annual gridiron rivalry at Yankee Stadium

Mitch's Musings notes the 80 year dormant Army versus Navy football rivalry to resume at Yankee Stadium for charity. Army is favored by season form, yet the outcome remains uncertain amid strong tradition and recent contests. A reference recalls December 6 and Palo Alto as context for the long storied match.

Naval and Military Academia of Annapolis Weat Point Army Navy Yankee Stadium Palo Alto Midshipmen

Notre Dame President Defends Football at Banquet

Notre Dame University won permanent possession of the Risaman Trophy as national football champions. President Charles L. O’Donnell defended college football against reformers while praising its role in shaping student character and school spirit.

Notre Dame Prexy Oath Bend U.P Notre Dame University Frank Dickinson Titinoise University Notre Dame Knute Rockne Alonzo A. Bragg Chicago University Charlea L. O'Donnell John L. Griffith Kenneth L. Wilson Northwestern O'Donnell

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