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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

5

Ten coaching job eyed by Big Ten teams amid Ohio State links

A discussion on who should take the Ohio State coaching post surfaces in college circles. Don is repeatedly mentioned as a strong candidate given his Ohio State record, while other names like Kip and Ray are floated. The piece notes the allure of the Buckeyes job and the risk of a high-pressure coach failing to satisfy expectations.

Footes Ted Ohio Ohio State Fay Don Popon State Peden Kip Wesleyan Ray Detrick Ray Buckeye

Ohio Mentor One of Four Sounded Out

At the American Association of football coaches convention in Chicago Ohio State officials sounded out several coaches for possible hiring. Names mentioned include D O McLaughry Red Blaik Gus Dorais and Don Peden. The meeting also discussed stricter firing rules with Dana Bible empowered to appoint committees to review unjust dismissals and ensure publicized findings.

Ohio Chicago U.P Ohio State D. O Tuss Dana X. Bible Nebraska Coaches’ Association George Kirkley

Rose Bowl tilt next Monday is most unusual

Los Angeles December 28 The Rose Bowl at Pasadena on New Year’s Day promises to be the most unusual in the series as both Stanford and Columbia carry losses. The West leads the series eight wins to five with three ties and the latest preview notes strong teams, stakes, and historic matchups.

Los Angeles Pasadena Alabama Washington State University of Washington Oregon University California Stanford University of Southern California Trojans Brown University of Pennsylvania Harvard Ohio State Washington and Jefferson Penn State Navy Notre Dame Georgia Tech Tulane Pittsburgh Pitt Thundering Herd Michigan U. S. Marine Corps Mare Ieland Calif Camp Lewis Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ilinois Mare Island Marines LE Gant Ellsworth Mines

Salica and Bass Earn Boxing Wins Across Cities

United Press report from New York Philadelphia and Indianapolis details several six and ten round decisions. Lou Salica of Brooklyn outpoints Pete De Grasse in New York while Teddy Loder defeats A Gan tora in Brooklyn. Benny Bass of Philadelphia wins the Pennsylvania lightweight title with a ten round decision over Eddie Cool. Al Ettore also scores a decision over Pepper Btopper in Philadelphia. Young Gene of Chicago bests Scotty Sco tt en in Indianapolis, and Meyer Grace of Philadelphia beats Jackie Purvis in Indianapolis. Honey Boy Brown of Louisville defeats Nate Goldberg in Indianapolis.

New York Lou Salica Brooklyn Pete de Grasse Teddy Loder A Gantora Philadelphia Benny Bass Pennsylvania Eddie Cool al Ettore Pepper Btopper Lieperville Indianapolis Young Gene Chicago Scotty Secotten Meyer Grace Jackie Purvis Honey Boy Brown Louisville Nate Goldberg

Wrestling Results From New York Newark and Cedar Rapids

In New York Sherry of Ohio defeated Boesch of New York while Zelezniak of Russia pinned Vakturoff and Gyurceak of Hungary pinned Smirnoff. In Newark Manish of New Jersey beat Brunowicz of Poland and Grubmeier of Iowa drew with Hagen of Brooklyn. In Cedar Rapids Sonnenberg of 207 defeated Hackenschmidt of Chicago in 5 46 and 23 17 with Zarynoff of 207 and Soldat of 214 drawing after 30 minutes.

New York Jack Sherry Ohio Paul Boesch Yanka Zelezniak Russia Ivan Vakturoff Louis Gyurceak Hungary Serge Smirnoff Newark George Manish New Jersey Frank Brunowicz Poland Fred Grubmeier Iowa George Hagen Brooklyn Hans Steinke Germany Jim Henry Oklahoma Chdar Rapids Gus Sonnenberg Jack Hackenschmidt Chicago George Zarynoff Vic Soldat

Snowstorm Spurs New York Pillar Dodging Heat

In heavy snowfall Tuesday between 6:30 and 11:30 a.m. New York City streets became a chaotic pillar dodging course. Cab driver Herman Katz of the Bronx, driving cab No. 3378, 98674, dominates the spectacle on Third Avenue with record speed and reckless maneuvers as crowds cheer the risky sport.

New York New York City Manhattan Third Avenue Broadway Bowery Brooklyn Herman Katz Bronx Herman

Hauser Tops Association in Runs Batted In

Chicago reports Joe Hauser of Minneapolis led the American Association with 182 RBIs, 30 more than Nick Cullop of Columbus. Seven players drove in 100 or more runs, with Hauser also drawing 138 walks, while Ed Taylor was hit by pitches 10 times and Jim Cronin struck out 15 times.

Hauser Nick Cullop Columbus Minneapolis Mae Sigafoos Indianapolis Norman Louisville S. Harris Todt St. Paul Jeffries Cane Ed Taylor Kansas City Jim Cronin

Bears and Giants Place Three Each On Pro Eleven

The Chicago Bears and New York Giants each had three players named to the All Pro football team chosen by NFL coaches. Bill Hewitt of Chicago earned a unanimous selection. other listed stars include Badgro, Hubbard, Edwards, Hickman, Kopcha, Hein, Newman, Battles, Presnell, and Nagurski.

Bears Giants New York Chicago Bears New York Giants Bill Hewitt Michigan The Hubbard Green Bay Edwards Boston Hickman Brooklyn Kopcha Chicago Hein Newman Giaats Battles Presnell Portsmouth Nagurski

SAY O FARR ELL TO MANAGE REDLEGS

Cincinnati report says Bob O Farrell veteran NL catcher to manage the Reds in 1934. Larry MacPhail declines comment, noting O Farrell is property of the St Louis Cardinals and the remark ties his hands.

Cincinnati U.R Cincinnati Post Bob O'Farrell Cincinnati Reds Larry MacPhail Reds MacPhail O'Farrell T. Louis Cardinals

Red Grange Opens Night Club as Host at 77

Chicago report says Red Grange starts as host of the night club 77 on the north side tonight. It notes his ninth pro season is finished and records his repeated retirement announcements. It adds he may move into coaching if a good opportunity arises.

Chicago Dec Grange

J T Merchants seek games with strong teams

GLOUSTER December 28 The J T Merchants basketball team will host a Plains team Saturday night at 8 o'clock in the J T gym. The local squad, described as among the fastest in the state section, seeks additional games with other competitive teams. Contact G F Morrison Glouster Route 5.

Glouster J.-T. Merchants Plains J.-T G. FE. Morrison

Six seeded stars remain in National Junior Indoor title race

The National Junior Indoor Tennis Championships moved to the fourth round as six of the original eight seeds still competed. Cornell’s W J Simpson, ranked sixth, fell to Edward J Milberg of New York A 7 5 6 4, and Harvard’s Sommer Rodman, No 8, lost in the second round. Frankie Parker, seed No 1, faced Barclay Kingman of Phillips Academy in today’s action.

New York U.P Wkh W. J. Simpson Cornell Edward J. Milberg Sumner Rodman Harvard Frankie Parker Barclay Kingman Phillips Academy Today

Willard Bond Forfeited After Missed Court Appeal

Glendale Cal December 28 A $100 bond posted by Jess Willard pending appeal from a conviction on assault charges was forfeited today after the former heavyweight boxing champion failed to return to court. Willard was convicted of beating Joe Segrego a truck driver after their machines collided.

Glendale Cal Jess Willard Willard Joe Segrego

Longer Odds On Cardinals Ok'd by Lou

Pasadena reports Stanford will be at full strength for the New Year’s Day game against Columbia. Lou Little, Columbia coach, says Stanford appears strong and ready to face a confident Lion squad with preparations ongoing in Pasadena.

Stanford Washington State Columbia Princeton Lou Little Cardinals Lou Tucson Ariz Dec Pasadena Lion Little Calif U.P Clumbia Cardinal

Yankees Open Spring Training March 4 in St Petersburg

The New York Yankees set their spring training start for March 4 in St Petersburg. A second squad, comprising non pitchers, begins March 1. The Giants announce a 35 game spring schedule starting March, opening against the Athletics and ending with Army at West Point on April 16.

New York New York Yankees St. Petersburg Giants Athletics Army West Point

Ohio State Coach Ernie Godfrey Undergoes Minor Operation

Ohio State football line coach Ernie R. Godfrey, visiting relatives for holidays, underwent a minor operation Wednesday in Dover.

Dover Ernie R. Godfrey Ohio State University

College Basketball Scores From Mansfield and Nearby

Pittsburgh 28 Minnesota 23. Mansfield 21 Cleveland Greno 29. Norwalk 27. Norwalk St. Paul 15. Newark St. Francis 20. Coshocton wed Heart 14. Bridgeport 28 Springfield Catiolu.

Pittsburgh Minnesota Scholastic Mansfield Cleveland Greno Norwalk Norwalk St. Paul Newark St. Francis Coshocton Wed Heart Bridgeport Springfield Catiolu

Coaches Low Little Named Chairman Of NYC Committee

High school and prep school coaches Low Little was named chairman of a committee that will meet in New York next month to discuss upcoming events.

Low Little New York

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