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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

7

Notable Lutherans Face Classy Cage Clash This Spring

The piece previews the Lutherans of at Wesleyan as they field seasoned veterans and hopeful sophomores for an upcoming basketball season. Key players include St James center Hamilton and guards Coom and Mayer, with coach Raymond Tay guiding a squad built around four veterans in the backcourt and strong forwards such as Carl Flash and Gill.

St. James Center Hamilton Prech Forjer Coom Talos Raymond “Tay Grandle Carl Flash Ramey Hunter Gill Kincaid Mayer Mitam Gandings Yernotzy Alston

Ohio Opens Cage Season Tonight Against Bliss College

Ohio Bobcats, led by coach Butch Grover, launch the 1933 84 season against Bliss College in Columbus. Berens returns after a 22 point debut, with guard partners Schmidt and Reichley likely to start. forward choices include Byham Fogelsong Seigel Bergel and Seigel as Grover weighs options.

Bliss Bliss College Bobcats Columbus Ohio Beanie Berens Berens Brown Saunders Lackey Mills Perk Kreichley Bill Schmidt Schmidt Ed Byham Don Fogelsong Sammy Bergel Fogelsong Seigel Grover Byham May Roy George Jim Russell Stewart al Merendino Clarksburg W. Va Bob Henry

Boxing Results From Chicago Pico Portland Cards

United Press reports mixed bouts with Johnny Long defeating Jack King on points in Chicago while Frank Misko stopped Johnny Liston. In Pico California Freddy Zivic stopped Nick Raya and Glassy Mitchell drew Patsy Severo. In Portland Maine Johnny Rossi stopped Elmer Bizani and Flash Dutil outpointed Eddie Milson with Labbe knocking out Gabby Paulin.

Chicago Johnny Long Gary Ind Jack King Hot Springs Ark Tommy Corbett Omaha Neb George Engle South Bend Drew Frank Misko Johnny Liston Pico Calif Freddy Zivic Pittsburgh Nick Raya Fresno Glassy Mitchell Los Angeles Patsy Severo Cleveland Portland Johnny Rossi Worcester Mass Elmer Bizani Flash Dutil Lewiston Eddie Milson Milson Auburn Labbe Gabby Paulin Augusta

Mellon Jr Takes Over Father’s Desk In Pittsburgh

Richard King Mellon, stepping into his father’s position, faces a formidable challenge in the Mellon banking legacy. He inherits from R. B. Mellon and Judge Thomas Mellon, with the guidance of Andrew W. Mellon, as he assumes control of a storied firm.

Richard King Mellon Pitsburgh R. B. Melon Thomas Mellon Great Banking House Andrew w.Mellon

Major Loops Open Meeting In Windy City

The major leagues open a three day winter meeting in Chicago with Connie Mack at center stage. Trades loom for the Athletics including Earnshaw to Chicago White Sox and Cochrane to Detroit, while Boston Red Sox may obtain Grove or Walberg and Bishop for two players.

Windy City Chicago U.P Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Palmer House George Earnshaw Chicago White Sox Charlie Berry Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers Lefty Grove Kube Walberg Max Bishop Boston Red Sox Rabbit Warstler Ed Kline Cash Cochrane Tigers White Sox Earnshaw Jimmy Dykes St. Louis Browns Chauncey Yockey Louis Nahin Milwaukee Allan Sotheron Browns Frank O'Rourke Chicago Cubs Chick Hafey Cincinnati Boston Braves Hafey Grimm Cubs William E. Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Steve Swetenic Tommy Padden Phillies Flint Rhem John Heydsler William Harridge John Heydler

Bantam Grid Org Expands Toward National Bantam League

Columbus reports a committee will draft a national bantamweight football constitution for submission to several states at a January meeting. Joe Donnelly heads the Ohio Bantamweight Football Association with J. E. Smith and James Schiemmer on the drafting panel. A national league meeting likely late January in Columbus or Mansfield aims to mirror Ohio rules.

Columbus Ohio Bantamweight Football Association Joe Donnelly J. E. Smith Cuyahoga Falls James Schiemmer Akron Donnelly Mansfield Ohio Association California Virginia Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois Georgia Cleveland Ohio

Kalbaugh Chosen Captain Of Princeton 1934 Tigers

Elwood Mose Kalbaugh of Bel igire Ohio will lead Princeton's undefeated 1934 football team as captain. The selection was announced at the annual football dinner after a unanimous vote by 96 lettermen who played against Yale, succeeding Arthur Lane.

Princeton N. J U.P Elwood Mose) Kalbaugh Beligire Tiger Kalbaugh Yele Arthur Lane

Mussolini Power for One Day Sums Boxing Frustrations

New York December 12 Jim Johnston, longtime boxing impresario, imagines dictator-like powers to force matchups among heavyweights and lighter fighters. He rails against managers who protect clients with rigid match lists and notes Canzoneri as a rare stand-up fighter.

New York U.R Jimmy Johnston America Wheelhorse Madison Square Garden Mr. Johnston Tony Canzoneri Tony Brother Johnston Canzoneri

Baer Primo bout may be signed soon

Heavyweight champion Primo Carnera plans a June title defense in New York against Maxie Baer as negotiations proceed. Col Kilpatrick of Madison Square Garden pushes a non joint promotion while Dempsey may serve as adviser to secure a lucrative deal.

Baer-Primo New York U.R Primo Carnera Conte de John R. Kilpatrick The Garden Corporation Dempsey Ancil Hoffman Bauer Garden Carnera Baer Hoffman Louis Soresi Beer Col. Kilpatrick Manassa Mauler Primo Waita Messrs. Carnera Soresi Trst

Vanderbilt Coach to Speak at Cincinnati Banquet

Dan McGugin head football coach of Vanderbilt University will speak Friday night at a civic banquet honoring the University of Cincinnati football team, co champion of the Buckeye Conference. It has been reported Cincinnati and Vanderbilt will open football relations in 1964 or 1936.

Cincinnati Dan McGugin Vanderbilt University University of Cincinnati Vanderbilt

Greenleaf Faces Taberski in Midway Championship Round

Chicago December twelfth report shows Ralph Greenleaf of New York battling Frank Taberski of Schenectady at the midway stage of the world pocket billiard championship. Greenleaf has two wins and two losses while Andrew Ponzi of Philadelphia and James Caras of Wilmington hold the top undefeated marks with Ponzi four wins and Caras three. George Kelly of Philadelphia is also in the field as the tournament progresses.

Chicago Ralph Greenleaf New York Frank Taberski Schenectady N. Y Greenleaf Andrew Ponzi Philadelphia James Caras Wilmington Bel Ponzi Caras George Kelly

Monahan Chosen Ohio State Football Captain for 1934

John Regis Monahan of Lorain will captain the Ohio State football team in 1934. He played tackle as a sophomore and shifted to guard this season. The 5 foot 11 inch, 210 pound letter winner list includes Carl Bompeind Fred Conrad Carl Cramer Peter Delich Sam Drakulich Frank Fisch Joe Gailus Sid Gillman Dick Heekin Earl Johnson John Kabealo John McAfee Marshall Oliphant Max Padlow Stanley Pincura Trevor Rees Ted Rosequist Jack Smith Wilfred Thies Joe Thomas Mike Vuchinich Damon Wetzel Don Wilson Ludwig Yards and Monahan. Also named were honorable mention players and freshmen sweater recipients.

Prospect John Kabealo Youngstown John McAfee Ironton Marshall Oliphant Cleveland Max Padlow Dayton Stanley Pincura Lorain Trevor Rees Dover Ted Rosequist Jack Smith Hamilton Wilfred Thies Norwood Joe Thomas Columbus Mike Vuchinich Southwest Damon Wetzel Don Wilson Garfield Heights Ludwig Yards Gary Ind Monahan

Chicago-Named Players Meet in Pivotal Cellar Clash

Pasquale Natalie of Chicago and Bennie Allen of Kansas City face Charles Seaback of Astoria N Y in a game that may decide the basement position. Allen holds one win and five losses while Seaback has dropped five in a row.

Pasquale Natalie Chicago Bennie Allen Kansas City Charles Seaback Astoria N. Y Allen Seaback

Wooster College Captain Hospitalized After Appendicitis

Robert Sekerak of Wooster College, captain of the Wooster team, was hospitalized in Wooster after an appendicitis attack. Cleveland born player is receiving medical care as team members await his return to action.

Wooster U.R Robert Sekerak Cleveland

Bulldogs Scramble for Starters Before Opener With Gallipolis Looming

Athens Bulldogs Bora into shape as three days remain before the season opener. Coach McKinley faces a large split for center guard and forward positions with several contenders. Gallipolis coach Harvid Brown warns Athens to tighten passing and shooting after a rough practice showing.

Gallipolis Athens Bulldogs McKinley Tan Allatis Bidwell Harvid Brown Athens Court

Wrestling results from Phoenix Kansas City and New York shows

In Phoenix Carl Miche loff 208 from Los Angeles defeated Scotty Dawkins 207 from Louisiana Lefty Moffard 195 from Phoenix defeated Jack Morgan 185 from Dallas. In Kansas City Fred Peterson Holt Mo defeated Bill Evans Drumright Okla Jimmy Hefner Sherman Texas defeated Jack Ryan Juneau Alaska Dan McShain Vancouver B C defeated Tony Sandino Newark N J. In New York Yanka Zelesniak Russia defeated Dick Raines Texas Jack Humberto Mexico defeated Dick Lever Tennessee Hans Steinke Germany defeated Hans Bauer Holland Fred Grubmeier Towa defeated Sid Westrich Hungary, with Floyd Marshall Arizona defeating Sid Westrich.

Phoenix Ariz Carl Micheloff Los Angeles Scotty Dawkins Louisiana Lefty Moffard Jack Morgan Dallas Texas Kansas City Fred Peterson Holt Bill Evans Drumright Okla Jimmy Hefner Sherman Jack Ryan Juneau Alaska Dan McShain Vancouver B. C Tony Sandino Newark N. J New Yourh Yanka Zelesniak Russia Dick Raines Jack Humberto Mexico Dick Lever Tennessee Hans Steinke Germany Hans Bauer Holland Fred Grubmeier Towa Frank Judson Massachusetts Floyd Marshall Arizona Sid Westrich Hungary

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