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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
9
The article notes the start of six rounds in the amateur eliminations at the Armory with many bouts decided each week. It highlights the importance for entrants and the life-changing rewards of victory as they aim for the next Olympiad and Olympic boxing representation.
Ohio University Bobcats defeated Marshall 42 21 as they pulled away in the second half. Bernard Berens led scoring with 12 points, while Roy Mills and Ed Byham provided solid depth. Marshall showed defense struggles and relied on long shots to stay within reach.
Willie Gortlia Jones, the new National Boxing Association middleweight champion, may miss his next fight due to a troublesome tooth. He has postponed multiple dentist appointments as the tooth requires extraction. Jones’ manager Lucy Welch said the tooth must come out before a Cleveland bout expected later this month.
Dodgers send Dazzy Vance and Gordon Slade to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Owen Carroll and Jake Flowers. Charley Gelbert of the Cards was wounded in a hunting accident earlier, prompting the move. The deal centers on Vance, Carroll, and Flowers with Dodgers seeking more pitching power and Slade to solidify infield defense.
Nelsonville Greyhounds prepare for a Friday home clash with the Athens Bulldogs after three scrimmages. Coaches warn against complacency as Nelsonville seeks a seventh win in eight against Athens. Lineups include Shater and Galvin at guards, Minner at center, Stalter and Voight forward for Nelsonville.
United Press scores show Army 37 Lehigh 30 and Bluffton 32 Defiance 6. Other games include Baldwin Wallace 26 Kent State 24 Cornell 30 Alfred 24 Detroit U 31 Ontario 18 Maryland 35 Washington Col 27 Navy 47 Virginia 38 NYU 44 West Virginia 0 Ohio U 42 Marshall 21 Penn State 45 Lafayette 25 Pittsburgh 27 Western Reserve 22 Providence 46 Massachusetts State 40 Rutgers 28 Fordham 18 South Carolina 57 Citadel 36 St Johns Md 28 Johns Hopkins 24 Texas U 33 Baylor 28.
That’s Running Ear! Wramyer, sensational sophomore sprint star of the University of Maryland, won 18 of 19 dashes last season.
The United States Golf Association lists 1,189 golf clubs across the nation as registered members. The tally reflects widespread participation in the national body.
Dayton Beach story recalls Sir Malcolm Campbell discussing reaction limits at extreme speed. He explains speed tests and the instant actions required to keep Bluebird on course as it nears 260 miles per hour. He notes a possible human reaction limit and recalls a near-miss that would have doomed the run.
One of the lightest players in professional hockey is Aurel Josi, left wing of the Canadiens. He weighs only 135 pounds.
Brooklyn third baseman Joe Stripp played his first professional game for the Danville club in Virginia and earned 1.85 dollars for his services.
A bold newcomer with an entourage of aircraft arrives in town stirring chatter. A sparkling comic strip heroine vows to uncover the man’s identity and what he conceals, promising an eager reveal in the next installment.
Clark Daniel Shaughnessy, Loyola New Orleans mentor, chosen to succeed Amos Alonzo Stagg as University of Chicago football coach. Announcement by athletic director Thomas Metcalf confirms appointment, with spring practice set to begin April 1. Shaughnessy, a Minnesota graduate, previously led Tulane 1915–1926 and Loyola, compiling a combined 6–11–43 in wins, ties, and losses.
Springfield Feb 9 Wittenberg College the Buckeye Conference leader aims to extend its winning streak to eight as it hosts DePauw University Green Castle Ind Star scorer Elwood Pitger has 93 points in 12 games with Gene Jones 89 and Larry McAfee 79.
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