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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
9
The writer rails against so called charity games that favor promoters far more than charities. He notes low attendances, large profits for organizers, and the failure of a New York meeting to curb point after touchdown rules, predicting more fan dissatisfaction.
MITCH HIO reports the University of Athens Bobcat cagers prepare for Cornell with two drills planned, hoping to field an improved lineup for Thursday. Coach Grover tests combinations in scrimmages, shifting Campbell Saunders and Lackey. center height remains a weakness amid Brown and Test.
Herman Rogovy, 14, Akron, dominates the second round of the National Miniature Golf championship in St. Petersburg, facing Bill Patterson of Cleveland. Rogovy shoots seven under par after 36 holes, while Patterson struggles with missed putts and rising crowd pressure at Hotel Vinoy Park.
Carroll University defeated Bliss College 39 to 28 here as Bliss led early and the teams traded baskets until a late surge by Carroll in the final five minutes gave them the margin.
Infield action last night saw the Mutherans edge Lehigh Bethlehem 25 to 18. Kreeger of Wittenster led with goals and two fouls while the team held a 14 to 18 lead at one point.
New York boxing officials debated where Max Schmeling would defend the heavyweight crown if he defeats Sharkey. They pressed for a June fight location and gave Schmeling’s manager Jacobs a five day window to respond. If no decision is reached, the title remains vacant.
New York dispatch reports William O Tilden II, seven time National tennis champion, has left amateur competition following Bobby Jones. Tilden will tour Hollywood for movie shorts with Metro Goldwyn Mayer, likely earning far less than Jones, and may play exhibition matches against American professionals.
President William Veeck of the Chicago Cubs and Clarence H. Rowland signed contracts for the purchase of the Reading International League club from the Cubs who had owned and operated it as an arm of the organization for several years.
In Pomeroy on December 31 the Purple Panthers lost 14 to 12 to Pt Pleasant on the Junior High Gym. Alumni teams split wins with Pt Pleasant Alumni 30 to 23, and Pomeroy girls routed Pt Pleasant 37 to 9 with Proctor scoring 21. Pt Pleasant boys edged Pomeroy 12 to 12 late, then Martin hit a final over head shot to seal victory as Pt Pleasant pulled ahead.
Alabama is a 2-1 favorite as Rose Bowl rivals Washington State and Alabama complete training for the game before 80,000 expected fans. Coaches Hollingbery and Wade declare their teams ready with light workouts planned and seating sold approaching a record.
Cornell University travels to Columbus to meet Ohio State in the last 1930 college contest for both schools. Ohio State, with three lineup replacements, will test coach Harold Olsen’s squad against Ithaca veterans led by Wesley Fesler and Harold Ervin. Russell of Pomeroy may be key at center as the Buckeyes seek a breakthrough.
New York December 31 The National Collegiate Athletic Association wraps up its convention with an open meeting expected to draw over 250 delegates. Key speakers include Yale's Dean Clarence Mendell and Carnegie Foundation expert Dr Howard Savage. The football rules report by FE K Hall will be read with no changes urged.
Ohio Wesleyan dented Goodyear 81 to 36 in Akron. Weslayan center Schubert led scoring with four baskets and four personal fouls as Goodyear suffered its first defeat.
Sixteen batters struck out in one game, a modern major league record. The feat is jointly held by Rube Waddell and Fred Glade, achieved while pitching for the St. Louis Browns.
Roscoe Shepherd star right handed pitcher for Memphis in the Southern Association buys by the New York Giants. The Giants also announce the release of infielder Andy Reese to Oakland of the Pacific Coast League.
Purdue dropped a 24 to 22 decision to Pittsburgh while Wisconsin fell 16 to 14 at Marquette and Chicago lost 88 to 25 to Brigham Young. Notre Dame beat Illinois Wesleyan 24 to 17 as Purdue’s Johnny Wooden sat out much of the contest.
Matches in Chicago last night saw Belgium’s Jerry De Bar bieux defeat Baxter Calmes of Wichita. Nate of South Bend beat Phil Tobias of Coney Island. Danny Delmont drew with Prince Saunders of Chicago. Paul Dazzo and Willie Pelligini drew in Chicago. Nick Clementi of Chicago defeated Peewee Gale of Three Oaks. Dick Sisk beat Johnny Rich of Cleveland and Billy Gladstone outpointed Jackie Davis of Springfield.
Pro baseball officials announce plans to test a new ball in spring training camps alongside the ongoing use of a new golf ball. A bold idea of a medicine ball for pee-wee golf is floated, inviting discussion on practice and play standards.
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