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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1931

Page

5

Bobcats Beat Bearcats 28-22 for Ohio U’s First Visit Victory

Ohio University upset Cincinnati 28 to 22 on the Bearcats’ home floor. Shadel Saunders led with four field goals, while Lockman and Warshower added key points as Cincinnati struggled to close the gap after a 17-7 halftime deficit.

Ohio Outfit Bobcats Bearcats Shadel Saunders Ohio Lockman Jerry Warshower Warshower Barsdales Cincinnati Mieus Ohto Pere Brown Saunders Cincinnati I Cp Kisker Nelson Reneeee Johnson Eeeven Schuck Jenham Geringer

Chevigny and Rockne System Echoes Across College Football

Mitch's Musings notes Jack Chevigny may leave Notre Dame for California or return as Knute Rockne's assistant. Rumors swirl as Rip Miller takes Navy style coaching at Army, all pointing to Notre Dame graduates spreading the Rockne system nationwide.

Jack Chevigny Notre Dame Pacific Coast Jack South Bend Rock Chevigny California Rockne Rip Miller United States Military Academy Will Ingram

Greenkeepers Open Fifth Annual Convention in Columbus

About 1,500 members attend the opening session of the Fifth Annual National Association of Greenskeepers of America convention in Columbus. The event runs to Friday with a two part program on business and education and features a golf course construction equipment exhibit opening Tuesday. Notables include Tom Winton Martin L Davey R J DeLoash Garson DePew J W White L B Dickinson F E Doty Col John Morley and John Quaill.

Columbus U.P National Association of Greenkeepers of America Greens Central Ohio District Golf Association Tom Winton Tuckadee N. Y Martin L. Davey Kent R. J. H. DeLoash Armour Fertilizer Works Chicago Garson DePew United States Golf Association J. W. White Penn State College L. 8. Dickinson Massachusetts Agricultural College FE. W. Doty Cleveland District Golf Asociation Col John Morley Cleveland Greenkeeper’s Association John Quaill Pittsburgh

Glouster Tomcats rout Chauncey in one sided win

Glouster Tomcats defeated Chauncey High 40 to 8 at home with a dominant defense forcing mid floor shots. The first half ended 16 to 3 as Glouster controlled the game from the start. In the prelim Chauncey girls beat Glouster girls by two points.

Glouster Glouster Tomcats Chauncey High Chauncey Boys Glouster Kittens Chauncey Girls Glouster Girls

Baer Sues California Boxing Official Over License Bid

Max Baer plans to sue Rev. Leslie Kelly of the California Boxing Commission after Kelly recommended barring Baer as a ring undesirable. Baer says action follows Kelly’s remarks linked to the Frankie Campbell bout. The Feb. 25 Baer Heeney match in Oakland is postponed while a suit proceeds. Baer trains for a six round bout with Tommy Loughran at Madison Square Garden.

Orangeburg N. Y U.P Max Baer Leslie Kelly California Baer Frankie Campbell Kelly Oakland Tommy Loughran Madison Square Garden

Espinosa Wins Texas Open In Close Finish

Abe Espinosa of Chicago captured the Texas Open with 281 over 72 holes, earning 1505 dollars. Joe Turnesa Frank Walsh and Harry Cooper tied for second, each 283. John Dawson led amateurs with 290, while Densmore Shute of Columbus finished tied for fifth with Whiffy Cox after carding 284.

Ban Antonio Tex U.P Abe Espinosa Chicago Espinosa Joe Turnesa Elmsford N. Y Frank Walsh Harry Cooper John Dawson Densmore Shute Columbus Whiffy Cox Brooklyn

Braves Cubs trade drives Bob Smith into early spring hunt

Bob Smith has been hunting weekly since the hunting season opened to stay in shape for the upcoming baseball season as the three cornered deal involving the Braves Cubs and Los Angeles unfolds.

Cubs Los Angeles

Young College Men Enter Wrestling Scene

A newspaper note reports several young college men are entering the wrestling arena this season, signaling a new wave of contenders. The piece emphasizes rising talent and upcoming bouts as the sport broadens its college footprint.

O'Geoffy

Buckeye Loop Sees Three-Wteam Tie For Third Place

In the Buckeye Conference Ohio Wesleyan leads with four straight wins. Ohio University, Miami, and Denison each share two league victories and two losses, creating a three way tie for second while Cincinnati and Denison win two each. Wooster beat Dayton 82 to 27 in a ten conference game.

Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Tla Ray Detrick Miamis Delaware Ohio University Witters Bearcats Ohiie Cincinnati Denison

Vdeoftv Commentary Clarifies Meaning of Matory

A fragmentary note quotes Vdeoftv claiming to know what the matory meant. The text mentions a football theme and a single speaker, with unclear context and no full details of events or dates.

Ohio State Golf Team Promising for 1931

Ohio State University’s 1931 golf squad looks strong under coach George Bargetit at Belete Country Club. Notable contenders include John Fiorie, 1929 Ohio Amateur champion, and George Berry, Newark district champ. Sophomores Theron Green and Tim Armstrong show promise. veterans George Petuska, Herman Sidebottom, and Ted Wilson bolster the roster. Indoor practice continues until March with Scioto course workouts planned, May matches against Michigan and Illinois away, and a home swing against Indiana and Northwestern on May 16.

Columbus Ohio State University Qeeree Bargetit Belete Scioto Course Éourne Ohio State Michigan Ilinois Indiana Noarhweaterm

Shearers Meet Adds Women Event at Indoor Track

The Beaten Athletic Association announces the Annpol Indoor Track Meet on February 14 will include a women’s 4% event. National champion Mary Carew of Medford and Stella Walsh of Cleveland are entered.

Annpoll Beaten Athletic Association Stella Walsh Cleveland Mary Carew Medford

Geld to Meet Mathews in Six-Round Main at Cleveland Show

Philadelphia bantam Mart Geld faces Matty Mathews of Hidfal o in a six round main event at a Cleveland venue tonight. Geld recently defeated Brank Berane, during a period of regional boxing clampdown.

Mart Geld Philadelphia Bantam Wotel Matty Mathews Hidfalo Cleveland Tontebt Geld Brank Berane Tanadion Ity Variahs

Benny Baretta and Davis win Figen Covers at Ogurta Tornia

Leah Baretta and Wrenth Davis captured the Figen Covers title at Ogurta Tornia Championship. Baretta defeated Jean Leaneur in the final. scores listed as 68 91 9 7 1 in a noticeable three set finish.

Leah Baretta P Wrenth Ogurta Tornia Jean Leaneur

Boxing flare hinted for Curley and rival bout

A fragmentary note suggests Cyril Yortelor and Andy Curley may promote a boxing match. It mentions a potential exhibition and social intrigue around a bout, with references to a young fighter and a smoking exhibition as possible elements.

Yu Gaek Cyril Yortelor Andy Rack Curley

Kansas Dominates Scoring Across Two Seasons

Across 633 games in the period, Kansas leads scoring with a total 16 670 points to opponents 4 44, reflecting a strong offensive and defensive balance by the team.

Tiga Kansas

Max Sehmeling to Tour Country for Awareness Campaign

Max Sehmeling plans a nationwide tour to promote consciousness and social welfare. The initiative aims to raise awareness about civic engagement and public well being, with events across multiple cities and venues.

Max Sehmeling America Soiff Aniff

Diving Ace Suspended Over Charges

A top diving ace faces suspension after being charged in a high profile incident at the venue. Officials disclose pending legal steps while witnesses describe a heated confrontation during the event.

Western Conference Championships Set for Ann Arbor May 28 29

The Western Conference championships will be held in Ann Arbor with games on May 28 and 29. Teams from the circuit compete for the title and top seeds in the region.

Ann Arbor Lone

Ohio State to meet Columbia in first ever basketball clash

Ohio State University's basketball team faces Columbia University tonight in New York for its fourth and last Eastern test of the season. The Buckeyes, coming off a 40 to 29 loss to Army, seek a stronger showing against the Columbia quintet.

New York U.P Ohio State University Columbia University Ohio State Army Buckeyes Wesley Fesler Ohio Ray Strecker Fesler Krueger Stecker

Xavier High Coach Dies From Fall In Hamilton

Daniel Savage 41, Xavier High School coach, died at a Hamilton hospital from a fractured skull after falling down a flight of stairs at a friend's home. He had been visiting Hamilton on Saturday with Louis Dunivan and stayed after missing bus connections. Dunivan found Savage injured in the cellar near 8 o clock yesterday. authorities believe he opened the wrong door and toppled into the cellar.

Cincinnati Daniel Savage Xavier High School Hamilton Savage Louis Dunivan Dunivan

Tennis Star Faces Wrestler in Exhibition Clash

Curley promotes a crossover exhibition pitting a top tennis player against a renowned wrestler. The event aims to showcase athletic skill across disciplines with proceeds supporting a charitable cause.

Jack Curley

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