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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1930

Page

9

Bobcats trample Bliss 36 20 opens season in gym win

Ohio University defeated Bliss College 36 to 20 in the season opener at the Ohio gym. John Trace led the Bobcats with 16 points while Jerry Warshower added seven and Bliss’ Cohen scored seven. Ohio used two squads, with five minutes of slow start before pullaway in the second half.

G. E. Mitchell HIO University Ohio Gym Bliss College of Columbus Bobcats Bliss Plank of Bliss Butch Grover Ohio John ‘Trace Trace Jerry Warshower Cohen Kep Warshower Brown Woodward Stammiler Grover Lockman Evans Newell Collins Lackey Heres Lee Campbell Repler Kryans

Wittenberg Plans Clean Athletic House Rules

Springfield report on Wittenberg College prohibiting direct or indirect aid to athletes after a meeting with officials and business leaders. The action follows probes into promised room and board scholarships to players and the removal of 16 freshmen after readmittance to the Buckeye Athletic Association.

Springfield U.R Wittenberg College R. E. Tulloss John Sutter Robert Bader Cleveland Wittenberg Buckeye Athletic Association Sutter-Bader D. L. Keyser Keyser

Bucketeers Beat Bliss 36 to 20 in Season Opener

Mitch's Musings notes Bucketeers piled up 36 points against Bliss College last night, a 36 to 20 season opener. The column praises team potential despite rough play, cites improvement under coach Butch Grover, and hints at a tougher game against Cornell New Year’s night. It also discusses Wittenberg’s athletic department shakeup and Lutherans’ removal from the Buckeye Conference, signaling broader athletic reforms and scrutiny.

Bucketeers Bliss College Green Butch Grover Bobcat T Hey Butch Cornell Buckeye Wittenlore

Athens Bulldogs Prep For Hard Hitting Season Opener

Athens High School basketball drills show improving form as Coach McKinley shapes a fast, accurate shooting team. Clarence Fields is expected to lead scoring with Merchant Wilson Woods and Woodard among the key players, as several spots remain unsettled before Saturday's Gallipolis game.

Athens High McKinley Gallipolis Athens Clarence Fields Merchant Wilson Woods Woodard Eli

Half Million Cash Offer for Schmeling Stribling Fight

Joe Jacobs, Schmeling's manager, circles the idea of a half million dollar title bout with W I Stribling in Chicago. Milk Fund officials balk at Chicago plan while Jacobs seizes on New York Commission's Sharkey decree to push a Chicago venue.

New York Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Jacobs Nate Lewis Cabezo Stadium Schmeling Lewis W. I Young Chicago Sbiadium Milk Fund Lewis Sales St. Louis St. Paul Milwaukee Cincinnati Stribling Otto von Porat Tuffy Griffiths New York Commission Jack Sharkey Schmeling and Sharkey

Big Ten hopes center on Northwestern Michigan and Purdue

Northwestern Michigan and Purdue lead the 1930 Western Conference race as Big Ten basketball promises to sharpen, with Northwestern favored, Michigan relying on sophomores, and Purdue rebuilding after losses. Indiana. Minnesota Chicago Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Ohio State and Minnesota show mixed strength as teams prepare.

Chicago U.P Northwestern Michigan Purdue Dutch Lonhory Jon Reiff Reiff Notre Dame Murphy Veenker Weverines Stretch Murphy Glenn Harreson Herman Boots Indiana Branch McCracken Minnesota Wisconsin Iilinoia Walter BE. Meanwell Craig Ruby Ohio State Towa Ohio Harold Olsen

Football attendance slips nationwide in 1980 survey

New York report shows college football attendance in 1980 declined from 1929 levels. Six Middle West schools all lost patrons, the Pacific Coast gained, the East dropped, and the South edged up slightly. The broad business downturn likely affected fan interest across regions.

New York United Press Middle West Pacific Coast

Rockne Goes to Hospital for Leg Ailment

Rockne, Notre Dame football coach, left for Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester to undergo treatment for a leg ailment that kept him in bed for much of the 1929 season. His 1920 activities contributed to a partial renewal of the ailment.

South Bend Knute Rockne Notre Dame Mayo Brothers’ Hospital Rochester Rockne

North Carolina College Weighs Notre Dame Backfield Star as Coach

Raleigh report says North Carolina State College may hire Deon Miller a Notre Dame four horsemen star now Ohio State backfield coach as head football coach. Dr Arthur J Wilson faculty athletics committee chair announced today.

Raleigh N. C U.P North Carolina State College Deon Miller Four Horsemen Notre Dame Ohio State University Arthur J. Wilson

Braves Schedule 24 Ex Games Against Major Leagues

The Boston Braves set a 24 game exhibition schedule for next season all against major league clubs. Emil Fuchs announced the plan. Marietta College opened its basketball season with a 96 28 win over Fairmont State College at the Pioneer City venue.

Boston Braves Emil Fuchs Marietta College Fairmont W. Va Pioneer City

Braddock Signs to Fight LaVinsky in Chicago Stadium

New York heavyweight Jimmy Braddock signed to meet King Lavinsky for a 106 round bout at Chicago Stadium on December 29. Chicago matchmaker Nate Lewis arranged the heavyweight showdown.

Jimmy Braddock New York King Lavinsky Chicago Stadium Nate Lewis Chicago

All Star Baseball Team Plans Cuba Havana Tour

An all star baseball team selected by sports writers and university coaches has arranged to play two games in Havana and possibly one in the Canal Zone.

Havana Canal Zone

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