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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

5

Ohio State hoops near runner-up in Buckeye race amid crabby schedules

Ohio Wesleyan holds a tight spot behind Wesleyan with four conference games left, while Denison and Cincinnati chase second place. Denison on the road at Granville shapes as a tough test for OHies squad. In boxing, Jackie Berg defends his lightweight title style as rival Herman Perlick suffers a brutal late-round onslaught.

Utch Grover Buckeye Denison Cincinnati Wesleyan Ohio Miami Ohie Beet Wesleyan Granville Big Red Harry Greb Pittsburgh Greb Berg Herman Perlick Kalamazoo Perlick Perrick Berge

Gophers Take Second in Big Ten Standings

The University of Minnesota basketball team moved to second in the Western Conference after a 36 to 14 win over Iowa. Minnesota stretched its conference winning streak to four games as Iowa's scoring was dominated by free throws rather than field goals.

Gophers Minneapolis U.R University of Minnesota Towa the Gophers Mitch Xaminations Ohio University Marietta Butch Grover Bobcats Grover

King Tut Stops Petrolle in 24 Seconds in St. Paul

King Tut, the Minneapolis heavyweight, knocked out Billy Petrolle in 24 seconds in St. Paul to rise as a leading contender for the lightweight title. The surprised crowd of 10,000 paid over 38,000 dollars as Tut flashed his famed early rush and combined punches to end the bout quickly. Tut’s win boosts prospects for a title match with Tony Cantonert.

ST. Paul G.r—King Rut Minneapolis Minn Wonewoc Wis Billy Petrole Parre Enpress Tut Jimmy MacLarain Repesa Petrolie Petrelle King Tut Tony Cantonert

Moody aims comeback to reclaim National title

Mrs Helen Wills Moody the world tennis champion plans a return to the national title chase at Forest Hills this year. She may skip defending her Wimbledon British title if travel proves impractical, noting a trip abroad would take four or five months. Final Wimbledon entry decision could come only at the last minute in April.

San Francisco U.P Helen Wills Moody Forest Hills

Italy and Hungary Confirm 1932 Winter Games Participation

Italy will send 12 skaters and three group leaders plus a hockey team five bobsled racers one man and one woman figure skater one skating couple and two leaders for the latter groups Hungary will have two group leaders two skaters two or three skating pairs and one man figure skater as delegates to Lake Placid Olympic events.

Lake Placid U.P Italy Hungary Bjorn Blix Europe

Central Loop Seeks Pairs of Ball Clubs

The Central Baseball League in Cleveland plans to add teams from Akron and Munele Indiana as negotiations begin. The league, reduced to four clubs, may stay at four if new teams are not found. Portsmouth Firle Fort Wayne Canton Dayton Springfield Richmond left the league, with Feb 15 as the franchise deadline for 1981.

Cleveland U.R Akron Munele Ind Central Baseball League Portsmouth Firle Ft. Wayne Canton Dayton Springfield Richmond

Rome Beats St. Marys in Narrow 19 17 Defeat

Rome high school lost its season opener to St. Marys 19 to 17. St. Marys, last year’s state champions with four returnees, built an 18 to 6 halftime lead before Rome rallied for 11 points in the second half but fell short.

Rome St. Marys St. Mary's

Baer Aims Temple Blow In Ring Against Loughran

New York boxing scene focuses on Max Baer who plans to replicate Sharkey temple blow against Tommy Loughran in a ten round Madison Square Garden bout. Baer trains at Orangeburg using helmeted sparring to practice the punch while Loughran’s fading speed looms as the key factor.

York Arn Kner California Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Loughran Tommy Baer Sable Sharkey Orangeburg Max Garden

Columbia Wins From Buckeyes in Big Victory

New York Feb 3. A last second field goal by Lou Bender gave Columbia an 80 to 20 basketball win over Ohio State. Mareth Ervin and Jean Hinchman led the Buckeyes with 15 and 16 points before Hinchman left injured in the second half. McCoy and Jones each scored eight for Columbia as Foster anchored Ohio defense in the first half.

New York Lou Bender Columbia Ohio State Mareth Ervin Jean Hinchman Ohio Wesley Foster Lions Foster Ervin Buckeyes Hinchman Hinchhman McCoy Jones

Baer trains for brain-scrambler after chin blows

The report notes Baer focusing on his right hand and defense as he prepares for a bout. May and others react to Cerebellima news, while Baer delays a notable attack until after prior blows have tested his chin.

May Baer

Basketball Scores From Various College Games

Summary of scattered 1930s college basketball results with mixed teams and scores. Notable close result Columbia 30 Ohio State 29 and Michigan City College wins echoed by Minnesota, Nebraska, Grinnell, and Centenary performances amid uneven matchups.

Columbia Ohio State W. Reserve Munkingum Detroit City Col Cincinnati Minnesota Town Nebraska Butler Marqueéite Detroit Grinnell Joe Ko. Methodist Texas China Sincie Wes Centenary

Schmeling in Bedlam Over Process Server Clash

Max Schmeling heavyweight champion allegedly attacked a process server or aided a man to confront two Hotel Commodore doormen. The injured man James Rahl, 19, alleges concussion and fractures. Schmeling’s camp denies the beating, claiming a confrontation with a caped assailant who lunged at Schmeling. Civil suits expected.

York U.P Max Schmeling Max Tares Pasper Fehmeling Maehon Cone Yte Machon Bchingling 42Nd Street Maxie

French runners arrive to compete in seven meets this month

Seraphin Martin and Paul Keller, renowned French runners, arrived aboard the Le De France in New York to take part in seven scheduled meets this month. Martin holds the world record for the 40 meter dash while Keller is the French champion for that distance.

New York Seraphin Martin Paul Keller Hoth Martin Keller

Detroit City College Hands Cincinnati a Lopsided Loss

Detroit City College defeated Cincinnati University 87 to 0 in a basketball game. Cincinnati led briefly early, then trailed behind Detroit at halftime by 17 to 10 and never threatened again.

CINCY Cincinnati Detroit City College Fay Cincinnati Univeral Detroit

Ryder Cup team selection set for June trial matches

Thirteen professionals will play a 72 hole match on June 22 and 28 in Columbus to choose the two Ryder Cup retainers and two alternates. George Sargent and Charles Lorma Celun oversee the event as officials confirm no changes to the plan and deny additions to the selection. A Los Angeles report had credited Walter Hagen with nominating two players.

Mare Chicago Bargent Los Angeles Walter Hagen Sargent

Ambiguous fragment hints at unnamed figures and events

Fragmentary text references individuals and actions in unclear context with rumors and potential orders, but lacks concrete details, dates, places, or outcomes to form a coherent news item.

Checker match by mail in Wiseranein ends in 17 days

The report notes a distant checker match concluded after 17 days with referee O Gheet observing gates at a grocery that endured longer, highlighting the unusual postal contest.

Wiseranein Gates

Delayed Arrests Highlight Court Timeline

A garbled OCR note references a delayed arrest decision linked to a peace case. It mentions a 29 day window and a 17 day lead time before action, implying scheduling or deliberation related to a Mate peace matter.

Bharkey and Jack Engage in Mail-Back Conversation

The text shows two individuals named Bharkey and Jack involved in a dispute or exchange about mail. They appear to be arguing while carrying or lugging at each other, with unclear context and possible typographical errors.

Jack Bharkey Jack

Washington Team Adds New Aces Under Coach Wheat

Washington strengthens lineup as Rice reverts to defense and two A players step into key roles under coach Lach Wheat amid onfield adjustments and rising expectations.

Washington Lach Wheat

Golfers Named For Event With Hagen And Sarazen

Walter Hagen Captain Lea Diegel Johany Parrell Florton Smith listed among players eligible for the event at Kiepinows with Gene Sarazen. Other names include Al Watrous Olin Dutra Charles Hitsvite dorf Henry Cuiel Joe Pornemay Hitt Kien Crate Wood ff Cox and Frank Walsh.

Walter Hagen Lea Diegel Johany Parrell Florton Smith Kiepinows Gene Saragen al Watrous Kati John Gotten Mhl Barke Pe Bhute Olin Dutra Charles Hitsvitedorf Henry Cuiel Joe Pornemay Hitt Kien Crate Wood Ff Cox Frank Walsh

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