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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
13
Augie Kreckhofer, once blind in one eye, returns to win his 10th world three cushion title after three years of adjusting left handed. He overcomes illness and poor form to recapture the crown and resume a storied billiards career.
Cincinnati boxers claimed four titles in the American Legion Western Ohio tournament at Lima on February 11. Winners included Hacley Toledo heavyweight, Lamond Jubenville Exyan welter, and Ralph Hoeb Cincinnati feather, with other finals decided by knockout or decision.
In the Miami Women’s Golf Championship quarter finals on Wednesday, Ohio entrants fared poorly. Mrs E H Hoggarth of Lorain lost to Mrs Joseph Byddek of Buffalo, and 14 year old Cleveland participant Eliamae Williams fell to Miss Bea Gottlieb of New York, one up on 48 holes.
A montage of scattered college football scores lists Ohio Wesleyan over Ohio 37 35 Mt Union over Hiram 42 20 Western Reserve 60 Went State 23 Morris Harvey 56 Salem 53 Notre Dame 26 Syracuse 18 Wisconsin 28 Butler 1 St Louis U 31 Nebraska 28 and other varied matchups including Virginia Catholic U Maryland Washington Col No State Penn State Sunpiote Franklin Marshall Albright Dickinson Cornell Alfred Lafayette Muhlenberg Sawrence Wesleyan Providence Boston Univ Chattanooga Middle Tenn Monmouth Ripon Johns Hopkins Army Navy Springfield Mass St ate 30 Leuzh Rutgera and more, with many garbled names and unclear ties.
Harold Brown headlines a Cleveland Auditorium exhibition featuring Jack Dempsey facing Christner of Akron in a ten round bout. Promoter Joe Lewis expects a near capacity crowd and about thirty thousand dollars in receipts. Dempsey’s earnings and investments are noted, with continued demand for exhibitions across multiple continents.
A historic sled built by American engineers and raced by Marty Hominger and the Saranac Red Devil appears poised for success at the Olympic trials. The craft, tested on a mountain course, set speed marks and drew attention for secrecy and cutting edge design.
Ohio University fell 67 to 53 as Wesleyan College led by Harold Brown dominated the game. Brown scored 13 points, overpowering the Bobcats while Hendricks and Gimaven contributed key baskets for Wesleyan to hand the hosts a conference setback and dent their playoff hopes.
The Red Cats beat Kent State 22 to 25 in a first-half rally, then dominated the second half with a stifling defense. Churchile Reserve forward started strong with seven baskets and two free throws, while Bernardi added 10 points to lead Kent State scoring. left guard led the Kent cagers with three field goals.
Fragmentary OCR reports a crime tale mentioning a victim and a suspect in Memphis. The text references an assault, a hospital stay, and an investigation by local authorities with unclear details.
An obituary notes the death of L. J. Foster in Coshocton with sparse details of his residence. The notice mentions a Porter and a commission related to his final arrangements but provides few clear facts.
Fragmented text mentions Vine and climate summit, with postponement to June and references to national and international interest. Details about locations or organizers are unclear, but the item signals a delayed event tied to climate discussions and regional actors.
Detroit and Windsor played to a scoreless tie in Windsor as the International Hockey League action left Petrol in second and the Bulldogs in fourth. Cleveland Indians chase Windsor, arriving tonight after two strong showings and look to close the gap.
Oberlin College swimmers start their season in the Crane pool tonight facing Case Institute. Coach Lewis Keller lists the lineup: Harold Burns Allan Clapp Allen Bonnell Harold Dexter Kenneth McCloskey John Woodrull Roger Brown William Corre Wade Fisher and Wilhelm Murray.
Report describes a collision involving a taxi and a train near a bridge. Two men are injured and taken to the hospital. one occupant remains unidentified. Authorities say the incident disrupted traffic as responders tended to victims and cleared debris.
On the eighth day of the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid American crews led in four man bobsled with strong performances and record pace expected to continue. The article notes intense competition and mentions other events, including a sledding discipline and the overall pace of the Games.
West Virginia hosts annual indoor meet featuring hurdle and weight events. Notables include Leah Temphy from Michigan and Hawley Todo from Michigan as top entrants. Ohio State, Purdue, and Ohio schools compete. records and times highlighted by standout performers.
Fragmentary report describes Ooster injury during a Wasi game on February 2 as Mt was defeated in a close contest. The account mentions a knee issue and a late surge, with unclear surrounding details.
Tonight three college basketball games highlight a slate across the state. Prominent teams battle on the hardwood as players eye key conference standings and potential playoff momentum amid a packed schedule.
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