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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

5

Rose Bowl prospects mix Trojans Tulane in 1951 clash

Mitch notes Southern California and Tulane bring undefeated Rose Bowl ambitions to a coast battle. The piece surveys past Rose appearances, names Notre Dame and Alabama, and previews USC’s and Tulane’s chances amid national title chatter and historical outcomes.

Fasadena Bors Trojans Southern California Tulane Alabama Georgia Tech Stanford Iin Fenn State Pitsburgh Notre Dame Tulans United States Little St. Mary's Southern Georgia-Trojan Wash Wash. State 14; Brown 0. 1917—Orezon 14; Pann 0. 1918—Mare Island Marines Canp Lewis Great Lakes Mare Island Marines Harvard Oregon California Ohio Pitt Southern Cal

Washington and Jefferson to Name Grid Coach Soon

Wheeling, December report says the Washington and Jefferson athletic council will decide the football coaching position within days. Rumors push for removing Coach Bill Amon with William T. Stobbs of Wittenberg named as a possible successor. Stobbs and council members discussed the issue in Washington Pa and last week with Morrow Tibbens Hughes and Dickey, all signaling an imminent change.

Wheeling W. Va Washington and Jefferson College Athletic Council Bill Amon William T. Stobbs Wittenberg College Robert Stobbs Wittenberg William Athletic Council of Washington and Jefferson Washington Stobbs Dave Morrow Clyde Tibbens Howard Hughes M. A. Dickey

Jones Piazza bout moved to January in Milwaukee

The final middleweight championship bout between Gorilla Jones of Akron and Oddone Piazza of Italy is rescheduled to January 1 in Milwaukee. The date change from January 28 was announced by the National Boxing Association, with the winner to be recognized as the new 160 pound champion.

Chicago Gorilla Jones Akron Oddone Piazza Italy Milwaukee National Boxing Association N. B. AL

Grid Meetings Like Those Of Politicians

SIDNEY B WHIPELE reports on athletic governance and antics as coaches and officials debate rules to curb violence while contrasting with party conventions. Dean Christian Gauss says Princeton will withdraw from the Big Three next year, waivers sought for five linemen and six backs. Courage, lads. Only a week to Col. McLemore's return.

Sidney B. Whipele York Brotherhoods of Bingie Dean Christian Gauss Princeton Tigers Princeton I’s. Ganes Lou Browillard Petrolle Townsend Col. McLemore

Tecumsehs Climb IHL Standings With Syracuse Win

The London Tecumsehs defeated Syracuse 2 to 1 to move into a two way tie for second with Detroit after a 21 0 win over Cleveland. Cleveland drops to fifth after its Saturday defeat. teams were idle tonight.

Cleveland U.P London Tecumsehs International Hockey League Syracuse Tecumsehs Detroit Indians

Man seriously injured in attempted shooting in Warren

In Warren six people were wounded when Samuel West, 32, attempted to shoot Ats Wife. West was in custody and Ats Wife remained in serious condition in a local hospital today.

Warren Sammuel West Ats

National League pitching marks show lowest ERA in years

Official National League averages released show four pitchers under a 3.00 ERA and two under 4.00 as 1931 stats reflect raised stitching and heavier cover. Bill Walker led with 2.26, Hubbel second, Brandt third, Melme fourth, Johnson fifth. Derringer and Hallahan led in win percentage. Olds named American member of Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.

Yew York Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Walker Hubbell Giants Malone Cubs Lefty Grove Athletics Lefty Goming Yankees Bill Walker Ozsy Vance Carl Hubbell Wander Ed Brandt Boston Heinie Melme Pittsburgh Wasourth Sylvester Johnson St. Louis Paul Derringer Bill Hallahan St. Louis Stars Hallahan Eliott Philadelphia Eas Cincinnati Elliott Meine Eliiott Quinn Benton Law

British economist foresees era of prosperity ahead

Falan, noted British economist, predicts the greatest era of prosperity in history if governments act now but warns international economic and credit fabric could crumble within two months if current policies continue. He calls for rehabilitation measures bank guaranty acts and revision of German reparations.

Falan

Notable Ryder Cup Thriller At Rye England

The report recounts a dramatic 8 Scotch foursome match at Rye England where Americans Frank Ouimet and Jossa Ogden challenged Britons Ke gad Sweetser R H de Montmorency and Cyril Tottey. Ouimet executed a remarkable third shot from a bunker to within two yards of the flag, securing a crucial hole victory as his niblick cut the ball cleanly, delivering a high arch and spin.

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Chicago Cage Team Faces Stark Odds In Conference Opener

The Chicago University basketball squad, noted for its lack of height and star power, begins conference play January 1 with a new home. Coach Nelsony Norghen relies on five letter men including Keith Parsons Davenport and Capt Harry Ashley to spark a breakaway offense. Preseason results include a win over Bragiey Polytech and a loss to Western State Teachers as May reveal potential against Minnesota.

Ry John B Miller Hicago Cago University Big New Hovwse Minnqwota Nelsony Norghen Minnesota Indiana Nally Peoria Western State Teachers Kalamazoo Mich

Old Soldier Now Leads Model Life in Walpole

John P. Dalton a retired Walpole elder merchant and former Civil War era fighter under General Custer is pictured by painters as biblical figures. Dalton has long served as a model for artists depicting religious subjects.

John P. Dalton Walpole Masa General Custer John the Hapitat Sineon Thief Dalton

Protection of players dominates DePauw football meetings

In New York on December 26, delegates from Eastern football bodies convened to unify rules on player safety. Proposals include eliminating the wedge on kickoffs and restricting contact after a ball carrier is down, with final guidelines to the National Rules Committee by February.

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Schmeling Maxim matchup eyed for Miami title defense plan

Reports from New York indicate a tentative plan to feature German champion Max Schmeling against Mick Walker in Miami late February with possible second bout in New York. Joe Jacobs, Schmeling’s manager, confirmed terms for Walker and noted joint promotion with Garden and promoters in a bid to stage two or three defenses and outdoor fights in New York.

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WONT QUIT STATE Denies Duke Rumors

Dayton Ohio reports a denial of rumors that a Buckeye basketball player considered transferring to Duke University or another school. The article describes the sophomore’s case as he prepares for the winter quarter and confirms his commitment to Ohio State.

Dayton Der Duke University

Apparent arson suspect identified in Oklahoma woods

In a brief report the authorities name A B Morgan Jr and Cents Ohl as persons of interest after a fire in a wooded area near Miami Oklahoma. The incident occurred on a Sunday yielding few details on motives or weaponry.

Miami A. B. Morgan Jr

Virginia University Faces Bath Street Rival in Tight Showdown

In a closely watched matchup, Pine Ohana meets the University of Virginia at Charidiuyote, Van. on Bath Street. The result hinges on late offense and solid defense as both sides seek a critical win.

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