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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1930

Page

5

Sport Shorts: League Draft Vote and Banquet Speaker

Eight Western League teams voted to accept the major league draft proposal with one abstaining. Wesley Foster will address Youngstown Hill at its annual grid banquet next Tuesday. Prof. D T Ewing claims in a 60 minute game the ball is in play about seven minutes using stop watch timing. Ervin B Brame and Margarite Welmig were married yesterday in Hopkinsville Kentucky.

Cardinal Wesley Foster Youngstown Hill D. T. Ewing Michigan State College Ervin B. Brame Pittsburgh Margarite Welmig Pittsburch Brame Hopkinsville

Ray Stecker to be guest of honor in Hazelton furlough

Army toting ace Ray Stecker will return to Hazelton Pennsylvania this week on a nine day furlough and serve as guest of honor at a series of local functions. He is noted for his sterling ball handling in service.

Ray Stecker Army Sterling Ball Hazelton

Alabama edges Washington State for Brown’s New Year wish

Mack Brown backed by motion picture star and former All American back at Alabama in 1926 hopes for a Crimson Tide victory over Washington State. Nap Lufty and Jimmy Mays from North Carolina University sign with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mack Brown Alabama Washington State Nap Lufty Jimmy Mays North Carolina University The St. Louis Cardinals

Utah Football Team Stricken by Sea Sickness in Honolulu

On Christmas Day the University of Utah arrived in Honolulu for a football game with St Louis College and suffered sea sickness en route. Officials of Georgia Tech abandoned the 1931 Tech Relays in Atlanta Ga citing lack of public interest and support.

University of Utah Honolulu St. Louis College Tech Atlanta Georgia Tech

Wisconsin Badgers Rout Missouri in Big Second-Half Onslaught

Madison game report shows Wisconsin defeating Missouri 387 to something as guards Paul and Chmielewski shut down the Tigers. Harry Griswold scored seven for Wisconsin, with notable offense from the Badgers in a dominant showing.

Madison U.R Wisconsin University University of Missouri Paul and Chmielewski Missouri Harry Griswold Badgers

Big Ten Officials Reject Butler Endowment Plan

Big Ten athletic directors and educational leaders criticized Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler for proposing an alumni endowment and gate receipt abolition to end over emphasis in college football. Chicago and Illinois officials rejected the idea as impractical and misguided.

Hicago Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University of New York University of Chicago William Rainey Harper Chicago Harper Doctor Harper A. A. Stagg George Huff University of Ilinois Doctor Butler Huff Butler

Washington State Underdogs Aim for Rose Bowl Win

Undefeated Washington State eyes the Tournament of Roses against Alabama on New Year’s Day. Coach Babe Hollingberry says the Cougars embrace the underdog role and will employ a versatile offense to outscore the favored Crimson Tide. Star players Buck Alley, Turk Edwards, Tuffy Mingsen, Elmer Schwartz, and Bill Tonkin lead a high‑profile roster.

Sadena U.P Washington State Far West Babe Hollingberry Cougars Alabama Pullman Wash Pasadena Tournament Park Bocca Cougar California Washington Villanova Kiollingberry Southern California Tournament of Bill Tonkin

Caliente Next Goal Of Golfers In West Coast Stopover

Golfers swarm to Agua Caliente California for warm weather prep with Leo Diegel set to host a $25 000 tournament next month. Qualifying runs Tuesday through Wednesday except for top players. Tony Manero wins Pasadena Open with balloon ball after 72 holes in 287.

Pasadena Calif Golf Old St. Nick Agua Caliente Leo Diegel Walter Hagen Diegel

Marquette Tops Brigham Young 35 31 in Milwaukee

Marquette University defeated Brigham Young University 35 to 31 in Milwaukee. The host team led the game from early on and surrendered the lead only twice throughout the contest.

Milwaukee U.R Marquette University Brigham Young University of

Coach pay sparks debate on football coaching ideals

A writer defends coaches with good motives while noting some are driven by high pay. He argues against broad indictments and suggests Butler address over-emphasis at home, in response to reports that Columbia pays its football coach significantly more than other Big Ten leaders.

Columbia Doctor Butler

Murder in Hamilton Sparks The Beggar's Opera Links

Detective Dundee delves into Nita Selim's murder case amid a web of suspects including maid Lydia Carr Flora Miles and Ralph Hammond. A blackmail plot tied to a stage project and Vernon Sprague's hotel room interrogation drum up tension as clues point toward a hidden partner and a dangerous killer.

Juanita Selima Bridge Lydia Carr Flora Miles Nita Dexter Sprague Ralph Hammond Flora Lydia Sprague Dundee Penny Crain Coctety Distict Forsyte Lois Dunlap Hamilton Nita Selim Judge Marshall Beau Brummel Lois

Papers Cost Wilce Job at Ohio State

Toledo reports John J. Fullen criticizes Columbus newspapers in a luncheon speech to Toledo Alumni of the University. He accuses four Columbus writers of vicious attacks on Ohio State athletic administration and claims papers tried to influence the coach selection and ousting of J. W. Wilce. He argues football should regain student body support.

Toledo U.P Columbus J. W. Wilee Ohio State University Sam Willaman John J. Fullen University Fullen Urbana Ohio State Wilce Willaman

Logan Team Topples Parkersburg Bowls in Logan

In Logan on Saturday Judy Grocery defeated Parkersburg 3094 to 2912. Hamilton led locals with a 689 total after games of 274 207 208. Pete Beshara added 642 with 238 224 while Howard Columber posted 211 228 206 for 645.

Logan Parkersburg Judy Grocery Hamilton Pete Beshara Howard Columber

Ingram May Get Position At California

Navy Bill Ingram, after a five year tenure at the U S Naval Academy, may succeed Nibs Price as coach at the University of California. He is reportedly on the West Coast conferring with university officials about the job. Earlier reports tied him to a position at Indiana University.

Baltimore Navy Bill Ingram U. S. Naval Academy At Annapolis Nibs” Price University of California Ingram University of Indiana

Coaches To Debate Point After Touchdown At New York Meet

The American Football Coaches Association gathers in New York to discuss the point after touchdown and potential abolition. Leaders like Georgia Tech's Bill Alexander and other coaches weigh the extra point's fairness and impact on game strategy.

New York U.F Nicholas Murray Butler Bill Alexander Georgia Tech American Football Coaches Association Alexander Ralph Gasees Notre Dame Lkely Sip Madigan St. Mary's California Chick Meehan Colgate Georgia

Bobby Jones to Broadcast Golf Lessons Series

Atlanta reports Bobby Jones will host 26 weekly radio golf lessons, discussing his amateur highlights and coaching beginners. The first program airs January 14 from 8 to 8 15 p m on the National Broadcasting Company network, with continued talks from Atlanta and sponsor Lambert Pharmaceutical.

Atlanta U.R Bobby Jones National Broadcasting Company Lambert Pharmaceutical Company Atanta Jones

Buckeye Conference committee outlines basketball rule standardisation

Militeh's Musings summarizes a Columbus meeting of Buckeye Conference and basketball officials on winter rules. The group decides on non foul plays for minor contact, charging calls, back court changes, fouls, jump ball rules, and enforcement to standardise play.

Buckeye Columbus

Logan High Seeks Basketball Game On New Year’s Eve

Logan High announces a basketball game set for New Year’s Eve with Carmichael High School providing the opponent. The team has toured the Hocking Valley during the holidays and has booked games with Nelsonville and Athena schools.

Logan Carmichael Hocking Valley Nelsonville Athena

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