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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1934

Page

9

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.

Athens High Athens Auditorium Nelsonville Snir Greyhounds Speiser Seworet Snto Bulldogs Bulls Stage Tribe Hardman Preston Powell Hounds Greys

Hendricks Injury Ends Buckeye Title Hopes

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.

Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Clarence Hendricks Findlay Bishops Hendricks Ohio State Wittenberg Hendrick

Miller Wins Non Title Fight In Cincinnati

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.

Cincinnati U.R Freddie Miller National Boxing Association Tony Canzoneri Barney Ross Miller Barron Siath Sarron Jackie Sharkey Roger Bernard Frankie “Kid” Covelli

Buck Track Ace Out For Season

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.

Columbus John “Whitney Wonsowits Ohio State Gary Ind Indiana Bloomington Larry Snyder Buckeye Walter Stapf Merlin Willey James Madison Don Cook Karl Slabaugh Arnold Bill Bloor Cliff Smith Dominic Renda John Moore

Panthers Aim to Maintain Lead as Blue Devils Visit

Gallipolis Blue Devils travel to face the Panthers on Friday seeking a stronger performance to threaten the Panthers first place in the league standings.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Blue Devils To Panthers Panthers

Denison Falls to Wooster in Ohio Conference Clash

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.

Granville Denison University Ohio Big Red Wooster College Denison Fred Robbins Denison Bob Sekerak Wooster Wooster

Don Fogelsong Leads Buckeye Contenders Decline for Bobcats

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.

Butch Grover Bobcats Buckeye Wittenberg Grover Ohio Wesleyan Miami Oxford Redskins Athens Vern Wolfe Don Pogelsong Don Wolfe

Hall and Bozeman Lead Club Tourney in New York

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.

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Football Rules Meeting Opens In Atlanta for National Session

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.

Atlanta U.P National Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee Coaches Advisory Committee Walter KR Okeson Lehigh University William A. Alexander Georgia Tech Okeson New York Tona

Yellow Jackets to Meet Racine in Home Showdown

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.

Middleport Yellow Jackets Racine Racine Ca Ere Jackets

Barney Ross Retains Junior Welterweight Title in Kosty Nebo Bout

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.

Kansas City Barney Ross Petr Nebo Rose Nebo Leoser Rowe Ross

Hill Leads Miami Women’s Invitation Semifinals

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.

Miami Hill Kansas City Miami Biltmore Meureen Orcutt White Beeches N. J Helen Hicks Hewlett, N Marion Miley Lexington

Random Notes by McLemore On National Baseball Meet

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.

McLemore New York National Baseball League Jimmy Wilson Max Carey Bob O'Farrell Phillies Dodgers Reds Waldorf-Astoria Peacock Alley Powel Crosley, Jr Cincinnatis Washington Babe Ruth Babe Bill Terry Giants Max Carsey Memphis Bill Carey Brooklyn Hack Wilson Babe Herman Bob Quinn

Pirates Manager Grumbles Over Modern Players Courtesy

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.

George Gibson Pirates George

Red Sox Mound Staff May Be Best in Junior Loop

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.

Red Sox Chicago U.P Washington Senators Joe Cronin General Crowder Earl Whitehill Walter Stewart Monte Weaver Benatore Boston Red Sox Lefty Grove Rube Walberg George Pipgras Henry Johnson John Rhodes Bob Weiland Herb Pennock Johnny Welch Frits Ostermutler Bet Wear Marke

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