Athens Greys Sweep Nelsonville In Cage Clash
Athens High defeated Nelsonville 27 to 10 in a hard fought home game. Hardman Speiser and Tribe paced the Bulldogs as Athens built a lead from the second period onward and coasted to the win.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
9
Athens High defeated Nelsonville 27 to 10 in a hard fought home game. Hardman Speiser and Tribe paced the Bulldogs as Athens built a lead from the second period onward and coasted to the win.
Clarence Hendricks of Findlay Bishops, star center, will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. He hurt the knee in the season opener vs Ohio State, a game the Bishops won. The knee flared in the Wittenberg match and Hendricks has sat out since.
Fred Miller featherweight champion defeated Petey Sarron in a ten round non title bout in Cincinnati. Miller floored Sarron in rounds six and kept pressure with body and head attacks to win on points while pursuing a shot at Canzoneri or Ross. Miller weighed 144½ pounds. Sarron 129.
Ohio State pole vault champion John Whitney Wonsowits withdraws from the coming season due to a leg injury. The junior from Gary Indiana plans rest this year and hopes to return next season after aiming for the M4 foot mark in his college career. Buckeye entries for the indoor meet with Indiana are listed.
Gallipolis Blue Devils travel to face the Panthers on Friday seeking a stronger performance to threaten the Panthers first place in the league standings.
Denison University suffered its first conference loss as Wooster College defeated the Big Red 42 to 26 on the home court. Fred Robbins led Denison with 14 points while Bob Sekerak added 12 for Wooster. Wooster led 21 to 18 at halftime.
The Buckeye Conference race sees Butch Grover's Ohio Bobcats falter after a Tuesday loss to Wittenberg. Don Fogelsong replaces Vern Wolfe in practice and may regain a starting role as the team targets a Wednesday or Saturday clash with Miami and Ohio Wesleyan, aiming for staying power and a potential Bishop showdown.
Hall and Bozeman head the field in the three cushion billiards club championship in New York. Allen Nasonal reports Hall with two wins is joined by J N Bozeman Jr of Vallejo California as they advance to round three while Bozeman sits idle. Other matches list An gie Kieckhofer Kinsey Matsuyamse Otto Reiselt Johnny Layton Willie Hoppe Len Kenney and Thurnblad in today's schedule.
National Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee gathers in Atlanta with coaches and officials from across the country arriving to discuss possible clarifications and potential rule changes for the sport. Changes considered include 15 yard out of bounds, pass into end zone rules, and blocking kick recoveries.
Yellow Jackets prepare for a crucial home game against Racine in Port, aiming to avenge a two point loss from the first meeting. Local fans expect a hot contest fueled by town rivalry and coach Wolfe’s push for a strong showing on home court.
Chicagoan Barney Ross defeats Petr Nebo in 12 rounds to keep his junior welterweight crown. Nebo displays a left that could trouble a lesser challenger, but Ross counters, opening a cut over Ross in round two and trading strong blows in the final round. Ross weighs 135 1/2 pounds. Nebo 129.
Mrs Hill of Kansas City, defending champion, led the field into the semifinal round of the Miami Biltmore Women’s Invitation at Miami with Mooreen Orcutt of White Beeches facing her. Helen Hicks met Marion Miley in the other semi final.
Henry McLemore recalls the recent national baseball league meeting in New York. Managers Jimmy Wilson Max Carey and Bob O Farrell pose for photographers at the Waldorf Astoria while Kaufman Crosley Jr and Larry MacPhail react to Brooklyn selling Hack Wilson. Bill Terry bets on 150 games and Babe Ruth memories surface as chatter ranges over trades and autographs.
George Gibson, Pirates manager, laments today’s players for their politeness on the field. He recalls, in his day, rivals would be heckled and challenged, while he says current players avoid confrontation during batting practice.
Chicago Feb 8 George Kirkley previews the 1930 season noting the Red Sox may field the strongest pitching staff in the American League with Lefty Grove Rube Walberg George Pipgras Henry Johnson and John Rhodes as the likely starters If several trades or performances pan out Boston could challenge for the pennant while Washington Cleveland and Detroit also boast strong rosters and veteran aces U.S. press coverage highlights staff depth and potential outcomes for the race.
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