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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1931

Page

5

Bobcats Begin Prep for Michigan State Game

NSEs Ohio University basketball squad under Coach Butch Grover held a two hour practice Monday after regaining form from a layoff. Ten players listed but nine may stay with the team. Mills and Saunders show notable shifts as lineup predictions form for the Michigan State clash in East Lansing and a three game trip to Toledo and Wilmington.

NSE Ohio Univer Ne ‘3 Michigan State East Lan Jar Michigan Butch Grover Butch Oy Mille Youngstown Bobcats Foruna John ‘Trace Ost Re Lovkeap van East Lansing Toledo Toledo University Bobcata Wilmington

Derby Date Set May 7 at Churchill Downs

May 7, 1932, Derby at Churchill Downs, a week before the Preakness, first time in years the Derby precedes the Preakness. Churchill Downs spring meeting runs Apr 30 to May 21. Latonia and Lexington did not request dates. Chances are added money for state races remains unchanged. Col. Matt J. Winn expects a successful meeting.

Eeetor the Downs

Thistlethwaite Resigns Post At Wisconsin

Glenn F. Thistlethwaite resigns after five seasons as Wisconsin football coach amid rising criticism and a state legislature inquiry into athletics. He told the athletic council the move allows full action by the council in university reorganization. He had joined from Northwestern in 1927 after success at Dale Park High School.

University of Winvoneia Glenn F. Thistlethwaite Thistlethwaite University Athletic Council George Little Wisconsin Little Athletic Council Wisconsin Athletics State Jegislature Northwestern University Dale Park Ut. T Beeses Wis Dec U.P

Ohio harness racing stewards meet to schedule 1932

Officials will convene in Urbana on January 20 to finalize the 1932 harness racing schedule and review requests for additional meets at Springfield, Troy, Zanesville, Van Wert and Lebanon. The season is expected to start in the last week of May with members including Elyria, Mansfield, Urbana, Marion, Greenville, North Randall of Cleveland, and Toledo.

Urbana U,re-Ohio Springfield Troy Zanesville van Wert Lebanon Elyria Mansfield Marion Greenville North Randall Cleveland Toledo

First hole in one by G M Barton at Sunningdale Golf

G M Barton achieved the first hole in one of December with a tee shot on the 11th at Sunningdale Golf Course. Unseasonably warm weather has made winter golf possible in Toledo.

Toledo G. M. Barton Suwithis Sunningdale

Last Night’s Fight Results Across Cities

Boxing results from Chicago New Lenox Sporting Club and Jamaica Arena show Buck Everett defeating Jack Roper while Dick Aish beats Billy Morgan by decision. Other bouts include Sammy Levine, Al Suttle, and Joe Novello securing wins, with several knockouts and stoppages noted across New York and surrounding venues.

Chicago Buck Everett Gary Ind Jack Roper Louisiana Dick Aish Billy Morgan Loulaville Billy Freeman Billy Gladstone Young Scuickley Hewanee Leo Bruce Sammy Levine Joey Bosak Roseland al Suttle Kid Stanley New Lenox Sporting Club New York Jackie Goldfarb Vic Morosco Bobby Lattimore Baltimore Paul Schaffara Joe Ga Joe Novello Rudy Sanchez Cuba

Refuses to Agree to Mickey Max Fight in Miami

Promoter Jack Kearns blocks negotiations for the Schmeling Walker heavyweight title bout proposed for Miami in February. He demands Chicago or Los Angeles as sites and a proper guarantee and percentage for Walker. Nassau and the National Boxing Association warn Schmeling’s title would be forfeited if the fight occurs in Florida. Indications point to Chicago hosting the bout later, likely at the Chicago Stadium in March.

George Kirkley Hicago U.P Jack Kearns Max Schmeling Mickey Walker New Jersey Miami Fla Kearns Walker Chicago Los Angeles Madison Square Garden Corporation Florida Ballyhoen Rowan Schmeling National Boxing Association New York Commission John V. Cunnin

High School Board Members Selected in Ohio Election

The Ohio High School Athletic Association board election results by district were announced. Evan L. Mxhaffey of Columbus won a two year term in the Central District, A. A. Burskey of McDonald captured a three year term for the Eastern District, and other district winners included W. G. Banner of Cleveland for two years, C. H. Carson of Ironton for three years, J. E. Bohn of Ashland re-elected for three years, A. M. Callon of Lebanon for three years, and Frank W. McGuire of Toronto elected to fill the Eastern District vacancy after Samuel Shimp of Chrichaville failed to be re-elected.

Columbus Ohio High School Athletic Association Central Evan L. Mxhaffey Seastern A. A. Burskey McDonald BE. L. Bailey Blyth W. G. Banner Cleveland C. EH. Carson Ironton Wayne Lutz Gallipolis H. L. Holter Wellston J. E. Bohn Ashland A. M. Callon Lebanon C. M. Sims Piqua Samuel Shimp Chrichaville Frank W. McGuire Toronto

Tigers Open Jan 7 Versus Battery E

The Athens Tigers begin their basketball schedule January 7 at the Athena Armory against Battery E. The tentative slate includes McArthur Amesville Chauncey Nelson Memoriam of Columbus Cherry Loafers Corsing Western Cubs Columbus and the Friendly Five of Logan. The team seeks additional games with Cooleville Stewart Murray City Nelsonville and Giouster in southern Ohio, with forged contact details provided.

Athens Tigers Battery E Athena Armory Tigers McArthur Amesville Chauncey Nelson Memoriam Columbus Cherry Loafers Corsing Western Cubs Friendly Logan Cooleville Stewart Murray City Nelsonville Giouster Ohio Forgates

Meanwell Builds Taller Badger Line for New Season

Wisconsin basketball faces a tall Meanwell era with a mix of veterans and sophomores. Captain Marvin Steen and guards Charing Steinmersdz and Doug Nelson return, while center prospects include Roy Oakes and four sophomores. Wisconsin defeated BYU in a preliminary game and beat Pittsburgh 30 to 29 before starting conference play against Northwestern at Fryanston on January 4.

John B. Miller Toago 1Rb-Universes of Wisconsin Walter B. Meanwell Little Doctor Egfect Madger Chicago Glanta Alow Meanwell Apason Badgers Jeltermen Marvin Steen Bowlling Green Bobby Poser Columbus Russ Tor‘nowske Patch Grove Doug Nelson Madison Charing Steinmers Dz Milwaukee Roy Oakes Aurora IHL Chat Suing Eil Bloning Tulsa Ray Wiehman Barrington Dit Ken Rychman Waukegan Gerald Bt. Peter New Richmond Bert Smith Richland Center Richard Heaussman Waupun Brigham Young University Rocky Mountain Pittsburgh Marquette University Maryland Northwestern Fryanston

Boston Girl Triumphs at National Figure Skating Championship

Boston skater Maribal Y. Vinson won the national figure skating title at Madison Square Garden. Roger F. Turner of Boston captured the men’s championship, while Beatrix Loughran and Sherwin O. Badger of New York took doubles honors. The Olympic committee noted Turner’s pending U.S. team inclusion and listed other top finishers and likely team members.

New York Boston Maribal Y. Vinnon Madison Square Garden Roger F. Turner Flea Beatrix Loughran Sherwin O. Badger Olympic Committee Turner United States Louise Waixel Buffalo Frederick Secord Jemea L. Madden Gail Borden Walter Langer

Cage Results From United Press A Mixed College Meet

Geneva defeated St Thomas 40 to 18. John Marehall top score with 40 in a meet including Columbus K C ap Utah Aggies 32 USSA 20 and California 38 Athens Club Oakland 28 Oregon State 28 SF Olympic Club 26 Santa Clara 22 Chicago State 17.

United Press Geneva St.Thomas John Marehall Columbus K. C Utah Aggies University of Calif Athens Club Oakland Oregon State San Francisco Olympic Club Santa Clara University Chicago State

Ohio Checker Stars Convene At Columbus

Ohio checker champions gather in Columbus for preliminaries of the state championship. Notables include Dad Ogievee of Cumberland and several top players from Oberlin, Cambridge, and Columbus as they select eight finalists for the title with the event running through Thursday. Ohio State Checker Association officers were elected in Columbus with plans for next year’s meeting in Sandusky.

Ralth Tratsorth Columbus Deo Ohio Checkers Sonia Thomas Ingat Prt Teo Rev. G. A. Lawrence Oberlin H. T. Walters Cambridge Guy H. Garwood Columbia Station Henderson Opgreves Cumberland Guy Shaffar Astland H. W. Huteneason Dexter City Harry BR. Bell Fred &Simaon Tec Edmondson H. c. Groat Ira GM RB. BR

Games Wanted for Chillicothe Tigers at Athens

The Chillicothe Tigers seek opponents for games at their home floor in Athens. Contact Raymond C. England at 269 Main Street, Chillicothe, to arrange bookings.

Chillicothe Tigers At Ground Athens Raymond C England H. Main Chillcothé

Sports editing now demands more than runs and touchdowns

A column mocks the evolving demands on sports editors, noting editors once tracked standard stats and scores but now juggle a wider world of games. It riffs on coverage duties, program details, and the challenge of interpreting diverse activities from chess to yachting, with playful references to editors and figures.

Sporting Hla Henry McLemore Sporting Editors Aporin Wty Averipa New York

Cash Offered for Name of Movie Actress

A sensational notice offers $750 in cash for the name of a movie actress. Read like a vintage publicity stunt, it invites submissions of suitable names with a quick deadline and promises a prize to the winner. The piece imitates a promotional blitz, referencing Hollywood and industry names amid a chaotic OCR fragment.

Hollywood Matis Saya Aher

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