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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1933

Page

9

Bobcats retool lineup after Bliss game

Ohio University basketball coach Butch Grover reshuffles the squad after a rough defeat to Bliss, moving players into new positions. Bill Schmidt remains a starter and is shifted to forward, as Grover plans rapid changes with Wilmington looming next. The Quakers visit next Tuesday for the home clash.

Wilmington Grover Quakers Bill Schmidt Bobcat Schmidt Berens Bill

Ruth to Play for Yankees Next Season Says Ruppert

Babe Ruth will again join the New York Yankees next season though at a reduced salary from 1932. Col. Jacob Ruppert, owner, said Ruth believes he has one or two good seasons left and may become a future manager, with salary to be decided at February meeting.

Chicago U.P Babe Ruth New York Yankees Jacob Ruppert Yankees Ruth Col. Ruppert Cleto Len Harvey Len England Clete Francis Albertanti Horatius Rome Tony Albertanti

Gridders Dine at Ohio University Banquet

About one hundred varsity players freshmen coaches faculty and guests attended the Ohio University football banquet at the Men's Grill on Wednesday night. Athletic Director O C Bird acted as toastmaster and short talks were given by Coaches Don Peden Butch Grover and Bill Trautwein.

Ohio University O. C. Bird Don Peden Butch Grover Bill Trautwein

Kizer Speaks by Phone to Springfield Civic Dinner

Purdue coach Noble Kizer addressed about 100 people at a civic dinner honoring Springfield High School’s undefeated team. Delayed by travel, he spoke via long distance telephone connected to amplifiers. Other speakers were Ohio State coach Sam Willaman and Congressman L T Marshall.

Springfield U.P Noble Kizer Purdue University Kiser Richmond Ind Sam Willaman Ohio State L. T. Marshall Xenia Arthur Mansfield

Five Boys Try To Find Net As They Rebuild Team

Five boys who can net occasional goals, but Tuesday night exposed weak ball handling and erratic passing. The squad starts from scratch with a new sophomore having as much chance as veterans to make the team.

Connie Mack Nets $300,000 in A’s Baseball Selloff

Connie Mack smiles over the sale of key Athletics stars Grove Cochrane Walberg Earnshaw and Bishop for a reported $300,000. He is pictured with Lou Comiskey White Sox owner at the major leagues meeting in Chicago.

Mack Grove Cochrane Walberg Earnshaw Bishop Connie Mack Connie Lou Comiskey White Sox George Earnshaw Chicago

Ohio State to Host Saturday Basketball Clinic

Ohio coaches and officials from across the state will attend the annual clinic at Columbus sponsored by Ohio State University and the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Speakers include J B Crocker and Alex Munroe from Western Ontario on Canadian play, Floyd Stahl on Big Ten systems, and L W St John with H F R Townsend on rules. General chair is H G Olsen. Attendees will be guests at the Ohio State Western Ontario game that night.

Philadelphian Tops Cue Meet

Andrew Ponzi of Philadelphia led the work’s billiard championship with five wins and no defeats as the tournament runs to December 21. He beat Charles Seaback of Astoria 125 to 109 in 25 innings to extend his unbeaten run. William Mosconi of Philadelphia defeated James Caras of Wilmington to break a tie for first place. Rudolph of Cleveland stayed in contention by beating Frank Taberski as Kelly of Philadelphia matched him with four wins and one loss.

Chicago Andrew Ponzi Philadelphia Ponzi Charles Seaback Astoria Seaback Ted Bennie Allen Kansas City William Mosconi James Caras Wilmington Del Erwin Rudolph Cleveland Frank Taberski Schenectady N. Y George Kelly

Columbia Varsity Faces Stanford Ahead of Rose Bowl Test

Columbia University's varsity football squad trains for the Rose Bowl clash with Stanford. Today the team tests against Stanford’s lineup as a mix of grads coaches third stringers and freshmen. Stanford’s attack faced blue on Columbia's second team as the two prepare for travel to the bowl. The Columbia squad departs New York next Tuesday and returns January 5.

New York Columbia University Stanford Columbia

Ashland College Basketball Defeats Bliss 57 to 27

Ashland College thrashed Bliss College of Columbus 57 to 27 at home. Ralph Clelan led Ashland with 20 points, Earl Berry added 17, Deshler and Lynch each had 10 for Bliss. Bliss had beaten Ohio University Tuesday night.

Ashland Ashland College Bliss College of Columbus Ralph Clelan Earl Berry Deshler Lynch Bliss Ohio University

Tappaniers Sweep Rexites in Gasco Bowling Night

The Tappaniers won all three games in their series against the Rexites as Blaker led the winners with 263 in three games and Cook topped the Rexites with 239. Moores led the night with 727 pins, while Mansfield fired 276 as Jani trols struggled early. Ridenour posted 279 for the Electroluxers as Horn totaled 312 for the losers in a high scoring night.

Tappaniers Gasco Rexite Blaker Cook Moores Barr Mansfield Electroluxers Humphries Ridenour Horn

Pro Net Stars Get Dual National Tennis Rankings

The Lawn Tennis Association revealed two ranking lists for professionals. The first ranks players by results in two outdoor events the Westchester Club national championship and the Florida championship with Vincent Richards top. The second uses committee opinion with William T. Tilden leading. Other listed pros include Francis Hunter Robert Murray Paul Heston and more.

New York U.R Professional Lawn Tennis Association Westchester Club Rye Florida Vincent Richards William T. Tilden Francis T. Hunter Robert Murray Paul L, Heston Charles M. Wood J Basil Maguire Ted Rericha Herman Peterson John Cardegna Tom Iannicell Opinion Vincent Richards Bruce Barnes J. Emmett Pare Harvey B, Snodgrass Howard O. Kinsey Francis T. Hunter Paul L. Heston Charles M. Wood

Columbus signs ex big leaguer Gooch as coach

Johnny Gooch the veteran catcher released by the Boston Red Sox was signed today by George M. Trautman president of the Columbus club of the American Association as coach and relief catcher. Gooch will replace Mike Gonzales who was sold to the St. Louis Cardinals. Gooch 35 from Nashville Tenn is a switch hitter who has played for several major league teams.

Chicago Johnny Gooch Boston Red Sox George M. Trautman Columbus Club American Association Gooch Mike Gonenes Columbus Gonzales St. Louis Cardinals Nashville Tenn Carl Reynolds Ivy Andrews Smead Jolly St. Louis Browns Andrews Jolley Jim Levey Wallace Herbert Hollywood Pacific Coast Chicago Cubs Phillies Klein

Foreign Hope Next Test for Tony's Wallop

New York warily eyeing Tony Canzoneri as he unveils a new punch to back his bid at glory. He faces Cleto Locatelli in Madison Square Garden, with Cleto described as European champion and a tough test amid talk of a rematch with Barney Ross.

Tony Henry McLemore New York U.R Tony Canzoneri Eligio Sardinas Cecil Payne Cecil Cleveland Law of Averages Cleto Locatelli Madison Square Garden Jackie Kid Berg Locatelli Barney Ross Canzoneri Champ Ross

Adoption of uniform baseball eyed by major leagues

Major league magnates closed winter meetings with a plan for a standard baseball ball and a permanent inter league all star game to be hosted in different cities. Trades reshaped the American League and Charles Klein joined the Chicago Cubs, while Cincinnati Reds faced ownership hurdles and possible lineup changes.

Chicago U.P Palmer House Comiskey Park New York Cleveland Dale Alexander Boston Red Sox Kansas City American Association Red Sox Curtis Fullerton Harry Stumpf Mel Alameda Alexander Kansas City Roger Peckinpaugh Cincinnati Reds

College Basketball Scores From Roundup Action

Heidelberg edged Findlay 25 23 in a close game while Ashland led Bliss 57 27 and Dartmouth topped Vermont 33 22. Fordham defeated St Peter's 52 20 Harvard beat Boston U 33 24 and Notre Dame won 43 22 over Fall Teachers. Penn and LaSalle both lost 22 and 22 with Princeton 48 Georgetown 22 Syracuse 41 Clarkson 23 Temple 34 Johns Hopkins 1% shows a chalked closing line.

Heidelberg Findlay Miami Bluffton Columbia Cathedral Ashland Bliss Dartmouth Vermont Fordham St. Peter's Harvard Boston U Notre Dame Penn Lasalle Princeton Georgetown Syracuse Clarkson Temple Johns Hopkins

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