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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

11

Sophomore lineup aims to lift Bobcats past Wilmington

The Bobcats clash with Wilmington College in Ohio as Coach Grover tests lineups after a rough opener. Sophomores Schmidt May Herrick anchor the first quintet with Reichley at center, while Byham hot in the second group boosts scoring as Grover seeks a consistent attack.

Butch Grover Bliss College Bill Schmidt George May Beannie Berens Perk Reichley Bob Herrick Schmidt May Herrick Bob Berens

Enters for Lead in Dec 19 Playoff Quest

Murky OCR notes James ington Del and Andrew Ponzi in a race for first in the hip pocket bil with a runner-up finish in a defeated Ponzi 125 ss. One more game to the tournament stands, with Cleveland main behind the record of five games. The best effort for first place comes in the regular schedule as play includes a defending champion.

James Ington Del Andrew Ponzi Cleveland

Kentucky Derby Purse Increases To Twenty Five Thousand Dollars

A splintered report notes capital stock adjustments in a Kentucky association, mentions a 3.00 added purse and a 25 000 dollar main stake. It references Church Latonia and locations Latonia Park and Lincoln with upcoming meetings and racing events planned for late June into July in Toronto Syracuse and Cincinnati.

U.P of Capital Stock In Association Yes Church Latonia Kentucky Park Lincoln Cos.t Tiny Horse Club Toronto Syracuse Cin

Bailey In Critical Condition After Boston Fight Accident

Irvin Ace Bailey, Toronto hockey star, remained in extreme danger after a game with the Boston Bruins. A sudden choking episode last night nearly killed him, with doctors at Boston City Hospital noting his life hung by a thread despite extraordinary care. NHL officials planned a meeting in Montreal to review responsibility for the incident.

Boston U.P Irvin Ace) Bailey Toronto Boston Bruins Boston City Hospital National Hockey League Montreal

Boxing results from multiple UPI bouts in four cities

In Grand Rapids Wesley Ramey and Georgie Quackenbush won on points over Johnny Stroppa and Eddie Anderson respectively. In Toledo George Nichols drew with Harry English. Bill Nichy beat Eddie Jarvis. Mike Flaherty drew with Louie Haines. Carl Fasnaught defeated K O Miller. Kayo Morgan beat Frankie Jarr. In Hollywood Art Lasky stopped Andy Mitchell. Midget Martinez drew with Kid Jurado. Star Frisco stopped Judy Zuniga. In Newark Harry Jacobs outpointed Gene Campbell. Joe Biondi beat Johnny O Keefe. Rocky Stone defeated Kid Sixt.

Grand Rapids Mich Wesley Ramey Johnny Stroppa Winnipeg Can Georgie Quackenbush Eddie Anderson Detroit Stanley Kranenberg Harry Fine Toledo George Nichols Buffalo Harry English Bill Nichy Eddie Jarvis Mike Flaherty Louie Haines Carl Fasnaught K. O. Miller Temperance Kayo Morgan Frankie Jarr Terre Haute Ind Hollywood Art Lasky Minneapolis Andy Mitchell Long Beach Cal Midget Martinez Drew Kid Jurado Star Frisco Johnny O'Keefe Garfield N. J Rocky Stone Montclair Kid Sixt Boundbrook

Dayton Gridders Elect Quarterback for 1934 Captain

Elmer Zang of Columbus was chosen captain of the University of Dayton football team for 1934 at a testimonial dinner. He also was voted most valuable player after appearing in 550 of 600 minutes in his first full season. Twenty-eight Dayton players received monograms as the 1934 schedule was announced.

Dayton U.P Elmer Zang Columbus University of Dayton Zang

Athens Cagers in Long Scrimmage Ahead of New Boston

Athens High basketball coach Pete McKinley drilled the Bulldogs two hours in a scrimmage with Stewart High yesterday. All players scored, the starting five looked strong, and depth in the squad impressed observers as Athens eyes a successful season. Junior High showed promise, with Claude Chrisman guiding Gallipolis rivals.

Pete” McKinley Athens High Boston Stewart High School Bulldog Gallipolis Bulldogs Athens Claude Chrisman Stauffer Littler Chrisman

Ruth Leads American League In Bases on Balls

Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees drew 114 bases on balls to top the league. Mickey Cochrane and Max Bishop tied for second with 106. Jimmy Foxx led in runs batted in with 163 and also led in strikeouts with 93. The Yankees had the most walks at 700 as Philadelphia struck out most, 618.

New York Baber’ Ruth New York Yankees Ruth Mickey Cochrane Philadelphia Detroit Max Bishop Athletics Boston Jimmy Foxx Lou Gehrig al Simmons Chicago White Sox Foxx Joe Sewell Jimmy Dykes Chicago Washington Yankees

Wrestler Kilonis Triggers Brawl in Christmas Fund Bout

In Columbus the Greek wrestler Gent le John Kilonis from Dayton sparked a melee against Chief Chewchki of Oklahoma. Kilonis attacked with a metal stool then used scissors to cut Chewchki’s hair and a sack over the head. Referee was knocked out and Chewchki won by default after Kilonis fled.

Columbus U.2 John Kilonis Dayton Kilonis Chewchki Leo Alexander Chenchki

Columbia Leaves for Coast Today

New York December 19. Columbia's football squad the first Rose Bowl delegation from New York departs at 3 40 p m for its clash with Stanford. The party includes 30 players five coaches two trainers alumni and newspapermen. The squad rests in Tucson for a week of practice before Pasadena with stopovers at St Louis Dallas and El Paso to ease muscle kinks Lou Little says the team is in mid season form and can win if good enough.

New York U.P Columbia Stanford Tucson Arizona Pasadena St. Louis Dallas el Paso Lou Little

Georgetown to Host List of College Football Games this Fall

A schedule lists Ohio Wesleyan on October 12 plus games at Georgetown, Miami, Marshall, Canisius at Buffalo, John Carroll, Ohio U and Wittenberg with dates from October to November. The outline shows opponents across several regions and key matchups.

Georgetown Ohio Wesleyan Miami Marshall Canisius Buffalo John Carroll Ohio U Wittenberg

George Nichols Draws With Harry English In Toledo Boxing Show

In Toledo on December 19 George Nichols former light heavyweight champion from Buffalo fought to a ten round draw with Harry English of Toledo. Referee George Lewis awarded the draw amid fan discontent as Nichols received the greater ovation. An eight round semi final saw Kayo Morgan of Toledo extend his win streak to 57 by defeating Frankie Jarr of Terre Haute. Other results include Billy Nichy of Buffalo KOing Eddie Jarvis of Detroit in one round and Carl Fasnaught of Toledo beating K O Miller of Temperance Michigan in four rounds.

Toledo George Nichols Sandusky Buffalo N. Y Harry English Christmas Fund George Lewis Nichols English Kayo Morgan Frankie Jarr Terre Haute Ind Billy Nichy Eddie Jarvis Detroit Carl Fasnaught K. O. Miller Temperance Mich

Albany Ring Show Promises Two Wrestling Matches and Boxing Bout

Promoters at Albany announced a Thursday night card at the Albany Opera House with two wrestling matches and a six round boxing bout. Jack Featherston of Stewart will face Chuck Pyle of Athens in a long anticipated clash. The main event features Jack Domar of Huntington against Pete Zbyszko of Newark in a two hour wrestling match. Gypsy Joe Cnyder of Columbus meets Ray Dixon of Zanesville in a welterweight bout.

Albany Matt Mat Albany Opera House Jack Featherston Stewart Chuck Pyle Athens Neck of the Woods Domarin Jack Domar Huntington

Basketball Scores From Weekend Matches

Bucknell 31 Susquehanna 25 Evansville 50 Wittenberg 25 Maryland 29 Michigan 25 Princeton 37 Rutgers 26 Buffalo 34 Hobart 30 Butler 85 Pittsburgh 4 Carleton 29 Drake 24 Kansas State 24 Colorado 22 Syracuse 49 Toronto U 22.

Bucknell Susquehanna Evansville Wittenberg Maryland Michigan Princeton Rutgers Buffalo Hobart Butler Pittsburgh Carleton Drake Kansas State Colorado Syracuse Toronto U

Wrestling Results From Phoenix Columbus and New York

In Phoenix Jimmy Corrigan of Oakland beat Scotty Dawkins and Jack Hoynson defeated Rube Wright while in Columbus John Pesek drew with Hans Kampfer and Chief Chewecki won by default from John Kilonis and Eddie Belsah beat Jack Domar with Bobby Peares drawing Stacy Hall. In New York Don George drew with Jim Browning Vic Christie threw Pinto and Ernie Dusek beat Dean while Sonny Sennenberg wrestled a draw with Strangler Lewis and Rudy Dusek drew with Sam Cordovano.

Phoenix Ariz Jimmy Corrigan Oakland Scotty Dawkins Louisiana Jack Hoynson Salt Lake City Rube Wright Hollywood Columbus John Pesek Ravenna Neb Hans Kampfer Germany Chief Chewecki Oklahoma John Kilonis Dayton Eddie Belshaw Indiana Jack Domar New York Don George Buffalo Jim Browning Missouri Vic Christie California Stanley Pinto Nebraska Ernie Dusek Omaha

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