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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1932

Page

9

Vern Wolfe Eligible and Will Start for First Time This Year

Grover will pit the Bobcats against Cincinnati Bearcats in Athens tonight at 8. Vern Wolfe returns to action after scholastic ineligibility and joins Trace Kepler Brown Wolfe Saunders in a tall, balanced lineup.

Vern Wolfe Mitch Utch Grover Buckeye Bearcats University of Cincinnati Ohio Athens Vern Bobcats Grover Wolfe Butch Grover Trace Kepler Brown Saunders Harold Brown

Sharkey’s rise and fall tied to New York boxing powers

The piece traces Sharkey’s career, aided by manager Johnny Buckley and the New York Boxing Commission, highlighting how commission favoritism revived his career, his looming title clash with Max Schmeling in June, and doubts over gate receipts and public interest amid rumors about the commission’s future.

New York Boxing Commission Farley-Muldoon- Phelan Combine Sharkey Johnny Buckley New York Commission Buckley Gotham Max Schmeling Maxie Dempsey Farley Muldoon Phelan New York Bob Wood Jack Bodely

Last Night's Fight Results From Paterson and Pontiac Bouts

Eddie Moore of Bridgeport defeated Joey Harrison in Paterson New Jersey. Mickey Biss of Garfield beat Frankie Turrano. Carl Cuba defeated Al Capone. Johnny Nardont of Detroit KO'd Cecil Sothery in Pontiac Michigan. Milton Albrecht stopped Billy Nagy.

Paterson N. J Eddie Moore Bridgeport Conn Joey Harrison Garfield Mickey Biss Frankie Turrano Freehold Carl Cuba al Capone Pontiac Mich Johnny Nardont Detroit Cecil Sothery Rome Milton Albrecht Utica Billy Nagy Davidson

Cage Results From United Press Scores Across College Matches

Wooster 44 Akron 29. Waynesburg 46 Bethany 22. Davis Elkins 50 Charleston 25. Fairmont 33 Marshall 32. New River 55 Bluefield 35. Indiana 30 Marquette 18. De Kalb 19 St. Viator 16. George Washington 37 William and Mary 35. Hampden Sydney 24 Lynchburg 22. Erskine 28 Davidson 27. Ottawa U 33 Kansas Wesleyan 18. Emory and Henry 16. Duke 30 Washington and Lee 27. West Texas Teachers 51 Sim mons U 34. Millsaps 36 Southwestern Institute 26. St Johns 39 Elon College 23. Princeton 46 Gettysburg 32. Wyoming Seminary 61 Mary Knoll College 7.

United Press Wooster Akron Waynesburg Bethany Davis-Elkins Charleston Fairmont Marshall New River Bluefield Indiana Marquette de Kalb St. Viator George Washington William and Mary Hampden Sydney Lynchburg Carson-Newman Emory and Henry Duke Washington and Lee West Texas Simmons U Millsaps Southwestern Institute St. Johns Elon College Princeton Gettysburg Wyoming Seminary Mary Knoll College

Athens Tigers and Red Men Clash in Doubleheader

In the Athens Armory a doubleheader pits the Athens Tigers against Nelsonville and the Athens Red Men against Logan. The Tigers beat Glouster Church of Christ 26 24 in Glouster Gym, grabbing a slim late lead.

Athens Armory Athens Tigers Nelsonville Athens Red Men Logan Glouster Church of Christ Glouster Gym Tigers

Buckeye and Ohio Conference Games Headline Friday Night

Wittenberg hosts Wabash at Springfield to boost fourth in the Buckeye. Ohio University meets Cincinnati in Athens with both teams in the second division. Ohio Northern plays Otterbein at Ada as Kent State battles Baldwin Wallace in Berea. Ohio State opens an eastern trip at Virginia in Charlottesville, with a Saturday game at Annapolis. Detroit visits Xavier in Cincinnati after winning the first meeting.

Columbus U.R Buckeye Ohio Wittenberg College Wabash Springfield Athens Ohio University University of Cincinnati Ohio Northern Otterbein Ada Kent State Baldwin Wallace

Jack Shea Wins Thrilling Olympic Debut Race

Henry McLemore recounts Jack Shea’s dramatic victory in the opening Olympic winter games event, outrunning Bernt Elvenesen and 16 other nations. Shea describes the emotional moment of leading, the flag rising, and the pride of America as the crowd cheered the Star Spangled Banner.

Jack Shea Irving Jaffee Karananpykuu Bernt Evensen America Land of the Midnight Sun Canada Herbert Taylor Ray Murray Henry McLemore Placid N. Y U.R Mister Webster Bernt Elvensen Mamma Papa

Hoosiers Triumph in Big Ten Wrestling Meet

Indiana's Big Ten championship wrestling team defeated West Virginia University 9 0 in Bloomington. Indiana won three bouts by falls and the other five by decision, earning a decisive shutout victory.

Bloomington Ind U.R Indiana West Virginia University

Black's Huskers poised for Big Six title bid this winter

Charles T. Black leads a Nebraska team in a showcase of a left handed hook pass and sharp timing. The play features No. 1 passing to No. 4 in the foul circle while No. 2 moves the guard aside. No. 5 pivots and takes a hook pass for an under the basket shot.

Charles T. Black Black University of Nebraska No. 1 No. 4 No. 2 No. 5

U S L T A Holds New Orleans Meeting

Executives of the U S Lawn Tennis Association convene in New Orleans with President Louis W Carruthers advocating the Davis Cup team skipping Wimbledon events this year. Delegates from 13 sections tackle about ten key issues including selecting the top ten players and officer elections.

New Orleans U. S. Lawn Tennis Association Louis W. Carruthers U.S

Changes in Ohio country clubs shift pro staff

Ohio golf courses cut high salaried pros as economic strains bite. George Sargent departs to East Lake GA. Hermon Shute resigns at Brookside. Art Smith leaves Athens for Ft. Mitchell KY. Other pros reassigned or released. clubs look to curb revenues and dining services. new courses and reorganizations planned in Zanesville Toledo Cleveland area.

Ralph Teatwortholumbus U.R Hia Akill Ohio Culturebus Cluba George Sargent Boleto Country Club Columbia East Lake Country Club Athena Bobby Jones Sargent East Lake Seloto Hermon B. Shute Denamore Shute Brookside Country Club Art Smith Athens Country Club Ft. Mitchell Mike Heeney Helmont Hilla Club Belmont County Francia O'Donnell Mohawk Golf Club Tiffin Jock Collins Dayton Manefield Ted Davin Clarence Little Mangold Zanesville Mahoning Valley Poland Golf Club Youngstown Orchard Beach Cleveland

Fans Still Hooked Over No Contest Refunds Hit City

Cincinnati observers report Parkway Athletic Club is refunding ticket prices after the featherweight no contest affair between Bat Battalino and Freddy Miller. Officials found $5,200 refunded while $5,026 was taken in. some complimentary seats were cashed in.

Cincinnati Freddy Miller Parkway Athletic Club Athletic Club

Two Ties in Ice League Contests

In Cleveland on February 5 the International Hockey League saw two draws as Olympics, Pittsburgh, and Windsor were held to a 1 1 stalemate while Andon defeated Syracuse 4 2. Indiana opened the third period with a two goal burst, then Gray and William added key scores before Detroit replied late. London’s win narrowed the Detroit lead to one point.

Cleveland Olympics Pittsburgh Windsor Andon Syracuse Indiana William Gray Detro London Detroit

University agents cull 18 percent of cows in 1981

Agricultural agents tested 2020 cows for dairymen in 1981 and found about 18 percent culled for herd reduction. The study highlights culling rates among dairy herds and implications for herd management and productivity.

University of Cania Agricultural Agents Heroime

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