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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1931

Page

5

Ohio at Marietta Tonight Buckeye Colorful Lineup Changes

Ohio University travels to Marietta for a men’s basketball clash aiming for a fifth straight victory. Grover’s Bobcats may insert Roy Mills and Vernett Wolfe in key roles while lineup questions persist at guard with Saunders and Lackey both in contention.

Mitchutch Grover Bobcat Bucketeers Marietta Bobcats Pioneers Buckeye Bobcat Roy Mills Ry Lackey Youngstown George Lockman Jerry Warshower Saunders Lackey Ohio Marietta Erie Mera Ana Ward Mockman Scecce Garde Wolfe Evece Kennedy Warshower Burley Saunders Or Lackey Polonus

Bobcats look to extend season by facing Marietta and Michigan State

Mitchs Musings notes the Bobcats improving after a four game win streak and rising to tougher tests. Roy Mills and Vernett Wolfe step in at forward and center as Ohio hosts Marietta in River City and travels to Lansing to meet Michigan State. Cline makes first appearance with Olson’s wrestlers.

Bobcats Ohio University Marietta Roy Mills Youngstown John Trace Mills Vernett Wolfe Athens Wolfe Bobcat Lansing Mich Michigan State Ohio Grapplers Stanley Shaver Steele Busha She Byers Hendricks Cline Te Olson

Judge Landis Authority Questioned In Suit By Browns And Brewers

In Chicago federal court the legality of baseball commissioner Landis's power is challenged in a suit by the St. Louis Browns and Milwaukee Brewers over an outfielder transfer. Landis ordered Bennett to return to St Louis, arguing transfers violate the constitution. he did not attend the session.

Chicago America Kenesaw Mountain Landis St. Louis Browne Milwaukee Brewers Landis Fred Bennett Missioner Milwaukee Bennett St. Louis United Press

Millrose A A Games Star at Madison Square Garden

Athletes from across the nation and international stars Secraphin Martin from France and Paul Martin of Switzerland travel to New York for the Millrose A A games at Madison Square Garden. The Wanamaker Mile headlines the program with top rivalries in the 600 and two mile events featuring Ray Conger Leo Lermond and Bernie McCafferty among others.

New York U.R Madison Square Garden Secraphin Martin Frrench Paul Martin Switzerland France Martin Russell Chapman Chapman Boston Ray Conger Iowa Wanamaker Leo Lermond George Wvenzke Conger Coachack Ryder Boston A. A Lermond Leo Ryder Tra Singer New York University Leigh Miller Claude Bracey Texas Don Bennett Ohio State Karl Wildermuth John MacDonald Bracey Eddie Roll Newark A. C Phil Edwards Hamilton Trub Alex Wilson Notre Dame Bernie McCafferty Holy Cross

Portuguese giants and boxers summoned to explain alleged dives

In Chicago on February 6 the state athletic commission ordered Jose Santo Knute Hansen Larry Johnson and Marty Gallagher to appear to account for alleged dives during Wednesday's Nights with the four boxers.

Chicago U.R Jose Santo Knute Hansen Larry Johnson Marty Gallagher Washington State Athletic Commission Hansen Gallagher

Schmeling Arrested in New York Assault Case

German heavyweight champion Max Schmeling was arrested in Elizabeth New Jersey on charges of assaulting James Rahl a 19 year old process server Rahl says Schmeling dragged him down 15 stairs at the Hotel Commodore New York and later allegedly struck him in the hotel melee bail posted by George Ward Rahl seeks 25000 in damages and father 10609 more. Schmeling denies the charges

Commodore New York Schmeling James Rahl Summit Golf Club George Ward Cranford Rahl Schmeline Samuel Witte Broadway Charles Rose Joe Jacobs Sehmeling Jacob Philadelphia Philly

Baer Versus Loughran Headlines Madison Square Garden Bout

Maxie Baer, a California youngster, was the 6 to 5 favorite to beat former light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran in a 19 round feature tonight at Madison Square Garden. The bout could be Baer’s last Garden appearance unless he scores a knockout. Loughran seeks a return to first class status and expects to outbox Baer despite age and recent defeats.

New York U.P Maxie Baer California Tommy Loughran Madison Square Garden Loughran Garden Kayo Ernie Schaaf Tom Heeney Tommy Jack Sharkey Jack Gross Dick Daniels Baer Gross Daniels King Wevinaky Caer

Cleveland eyed as site for Ling vs Schmeling fight

Cleveland will be studied as a possible venue for a Young Stribling versus Max Schmeling bout next summer. Promoter Damon Runyon, in Miami, told stadium head George H Bender he will discuss plans with Runyon by phone and may visit Cleveland soon.

Cleveland U.R Cleveland Stadium Stribling Max Schmeling Mer Damon Runyon New York Milk Fund Stadium George H. Bender Bender Runyon Miami Fla

Stella Walsh to Compete at Millrose Games

Stella Walsh, America's leading woman track star last year, leaves Cleveland for the Millrose Games opening Saturday at Madison Square Garden. She is accompanied by trainer Dr. Dan F. Griffin and Mrs. Griffin. Walsh also plans to compete at Meadowbrook A C games in New York on Feb 13, Boston AA meets on Feb 15, and Illinois Military and Naval Association indoor games in Chicago on Feb 22.

Cleveland U.P Stella Walsh America Madison Square Garden New York Dan F. Griffin Griffin Miss Walsh Boston A. A Illinois Military and Naval Association Chicago

Sophomore Eirs Beat Freshmen In Tight Jacksonville Trimble Match

In the inter class contests at Jacksonville Trimble High School the Sophomore team defeated the Freshmen in a close 16 to 15 game. Skinner led the Juniors with total points while Schoefan top scored for the Freshmen with eight points.

Eirs Jacksonville-Trimble High School Skinner Schoefan

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