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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1932

Page

27

Bishops Down Ohio Wesleyan 37 33 In Buckeye Clash

Harold Brown stars for Ohio, scoring 18 of the Bobcats 33 as Wesleyan rallies to defeat Ohio University 37 to 33. Bishops trail at halftime 20 11 but surge in the second half while Brown’s heroics keep Ohio competitive.

Harold Brown Wesleyan Downs Ohio Quintet HIO University Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Ohio Delaware Pepper Martin Brownie

Four Man Bobsledding Featured on Eighth Day of Winter Olympics

The eighth day of the Winter Olympics spotlighted four-man bobsledding and ski jumping. American crews led by Billy Fiske and Hank Hamburger aim to surpass foreign rivals as Stevens brothers set ward records in two-man. The Nordic combination event sees Grottumsbraaten favored after a 15 kilometer run, with Utterstrom winning the 12.5 kilometer. Round Robin hockey could extend to Sunday with the United States and Canada in the title hunt.

America Stevens Brothers Hubert Curtis Ward United States Billy Fiske Henry Hank’ Hamburger Fiske Homburger Homburgers Wiske Hana Kilian Germany John Grottumsbraaten Norway

Comeback King Augie Kieckhofer Wins 10th World Title

Mitch's Musings highlights Augie Kieckhofer, famed cue artist, who after losing sight in 1927 taught himself to shoot left handed and reclaim the three cushion billiards world crown. The note credits resilience and a marked comeback in a storied career.

Augie Kieckbefer Kieckhofer Augie

Cincinnati boxers win four crowns in legion tourney

In Lima Ohio on February 11 the American Legion Western Ohio boxing tournament crowned champions from Cincinnati Toledo Van Wert and Bryan. Winners in each weight class advance to the Akron state meet February 17. Ed Hackley Toledo heavyweight defeated Morris Paul Dayton. Joe Muchorowski Cincinnati stopped Eddie Nasser Toledo in the third. Billy Louis Cincinnati stopped John Curry Lima in the third. Lamond Jubienville Bryan edged Ralph Lusk Piqua. H Woerner Cincinnati edged Finish Brown Toledo. Ralph Hoeb Cincinnati won by default as Harry Graham Piqua could not return after breaking a rib. Ack Worthington Van Wert defeated Bobby Doherty Cincinnati. Richard Gerrard Toledo defeated Von Hamon Lima by TKO in the second.

Lima U.P Cincinnati Toledo van Wert Bryan American Legion Akron Ed Hackley Morris Paul Dayton Joe Muchorowski Ack Worthington Bobby Doherty Richard Gerrard von Hamon

Ohioans Drop Out In Miami Women's Golf Tourney

In the Miami Women s Golf Championship quarter finals two Ohio players were eliminated. Lorain s Mrs H B Hoggarth fell to Buffalo s Mrs Joseph Buddle y 8 and 7 while 14 year old Clevelander Ellamae Williams lost to New York s Miss Bea Gottlieb one up after 19 holes. Chicago s Mrs William Zech beat Miss Kathryn Bragg 2 and 1 and Pittsburgh s Mrs L G Riley defeated Miss Lucille Parsons 4 and 2.

Miami Fila U.P HB. H. Hoggarth Lorain Joseph Byddlek Buffalo N. Y Ellamae Williams Cleveland Bea Gottlieb New York William Zech Chicago Kathryn Bragg West Orange N. J L. G. Riley Pittsburgh Lucille Parsons

College Basketball Scores From Various Matches

A collage of early season results shows Ohio Wesleyan 37 over Ohio 33, Mt. Union 42 over Hiram 50, Kent State 23 over Morris Harvey 56 to 53, Notre Dame 26 over Syracuse 18, Wisconsin 28 over art tiller 17, St. Louis U 31 over Nebraska 28, William & Mary 38 tied Bridgewater 38, Loyola Baltimore 27 over semis 31 Catholic U 32, and multiple other quick results including Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins and Army in action with various scores.

Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Mt. A Hiram Gettysburg J. Dickinson Cornell Red Tatette Muhlenberg Wrence Wesleyan Eee Wieree U Clark Chattanooga Middle Tenn Monmouth College Ripon Ovest. Gobns Annapolis Johns Hopkins Army Virginia Navy Verford Mass. State Ppriaedald Lehigh Rutgers

Mystery Sled Built by Yanks Favored Today

In Placid New York on February 11 the mystery American sled made two secret upgrades to its runners in Peru. A 1:47.4 trial on Mount Van Hoevenberg sets a record for the 1.5 mile course. The sled belongs to Harry Homburger and his Saranac Red Devils.

Placid N. Y Mount van Hoevenberg Peru Harry Homburger Saranac Red Devils

Red Cats crush Kent State 50 to 23 for sixth win

Western Reserve Red Cats swept past Kent State 50 to 23 in Cleveland. Leading 25 to 15 at the half, Reserve forward Chamillo netted seven baskets and two free throws, Bernardic added 10 points, while Rich led Kent with three field goals.

Cleveland O.R Western Reserve Red Cats Kent State Cats Kent Chamillo Bernardic Rich Kent Cagers

Ohio University Notes Narrow Gap In Standings

Ohio University shows a .600 record at 187 175 while Cincinnati trails at .125 with 17,203 243. Wabash players post 1 7 .125 and 185 244 in the same summary, reflecting a tight midseason stat snapshot across teams.

Dempsey Faces Christner in Cleveland Exhibition Bout

Jacks Dempsey, still a major boxing draw more than five years after losing the title, headlines at Cleveland Auditorium tonight against Meyer Christner of Akron in a 4 round bout. Promoter Joe Lewin expects a 11 225 crowd and about $30 000 receipts with Dempsey guaranteed $15 000.

Cleveland Jacks Dempsey Fistiana Dempsey Leonard Sacks Sacks Meyer Christner Akron Cleveland Auditorium Joe Lewin Schmeling

Heuser Manley Bout to Open Dempsey Ner Sensation Card

In Cleveland Public Hall tonight a 10 round light heavyweight bout tests Auolf Heuser of Germany against George Manley of Akron as the undercard to the Jack Dempsey Kaye Christner exhibition. Preliminary bouts include Bill Wallace versus Eddie Wolfe eight rounds Babe Triscaro versus Jackie Powers six Frank Goosby versus Jimmy Taylor six and Harold Krill versus Louis Sponz four.

Cleveland APKA Auolf Heuser George Manley Akron Jack Dempsey Kaye Christner Public Hall Bill Wallace Eddie Wolfe Memphis Babe Triscaro Jackie Powers Frank Goosby Jimmy Taylor Harold Krill Louis Sponz

Detroit Windsor in Even Contest in IHL Tie

Detroit and Windsor battled to a scoreless tie in the International Hockey League last night at Windsor. The result leaves Detroit in second place and the Bulldogs in fourth as Cleveland eyes a possible leap to within one point of Windsor with a win over Pittsburgh.

Cleveland U.P Detroit Windsor Bulldogs Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Indians Pirates

Oberlin Opens Swim Season Against Case Tankmen

Oberlin College swimmers start their season at Crane Pool in Oberlin tonight facing Case. The Oberlin lineup includes Harold Burns Allan Clapp Allen Bonnell Harold Dexter Kenneth McCloskey John Woodruff Roger Brown William Correll Wade Fisher and William Murray.

Oberlin U.P Oberlin College Crane Case Tankmen Lewis Keller Harold Burns Allan Clapp Allen Bonnell Harold Dexter Kenneth McCloskey John Woodruff Roger Brown William Correll Wade Fisher William Murray

Treats Victim, Now He Sleeps

Dr. J. W. Cooper of Memphis Tennessee treats Joe Huggins a Memphis boy who has slept for over 100 days after he began treating the boy. Cooper gradually lapsed into unconsciousness following his patient’s illness.

J. W. Cooper Memphis Tenn Joe Huggins Cooper

Mt Union routs Hiram as Curtis scores 19 in win

Mt Union improved to a ninth straight Ohio Conference basketball win defeating Hiram 42 to 20 Wednesday night. Dawson Curtis led with 19 points as the champions controlled the game from the start.

L. J. Foster Dies Known Harness Racing Figure

L. J. Foster, 70, prominent in harness racing, died of uremic poisoning at his Coshocton home. He served on the Coshocton County Agricultural Society board of directors.

Coshocton U.P L. J. Foster

Vines to Wed Pasadena Tennis Star and Classmate

Ellsworth Vines Jr national tennis champion and Miss Verle Low former Pasadena Junior College classmate will marry in June in Pasadena California announced today.

Pasadena Calif Ellsworth Vines, Jr Verle Low Pasadena Junior College

Taxicab thieves die as loot overturns

In Columbus two robbing youths and their 17 year old female companion were killed or seriously injured when the stolen taxicab they fled police in crashed after a 16 mile chase. Howard Cooley 18 and Joseph Lepley 19 died from injuries. Dorothy Neff 17 was injured critically. cab driver Harley Spangler reported the heist of five dollars.

Columbus U.R Howard Bud) Cooley Joseph Lepley Dorothy Neff Harley Earl Spangler

Indoor Games At W. Va. U. On Saturday

Morgantown WV February 11. West Virginia University hosts its fourth annual indoor games drawing top college sprinters and hurdlers from Ohio Wesleyan Princeton Michigan Michigan State Georgetown Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Temple Villanova and WVU. Twenty three events include new and relay races with several records at risk.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Ohio Wesleyan Princeton Michigan Michigan State Georgetown Pittsburgh Capnegie Tech Temple Villanova West Virginia Penn State al Kelly Hawley Egleston Spencer Geneva Chamberlain Tom Coulter Carnegie Tech Canada Gordon Fraser Weat Virginia Kline Ohio State Bowen O'Neil Detroit Waggoner Fraser Fyleston Furth New York University Rockaway and Crooks

Wooster College Adjusts Lineup After Talbot Injury

Wooster College planned changes to beat Mt. Union next Saturday were upended by news of Pat Talbot's torn left knee cartilage. Bob Bekarak moves to center while Jim Courtney remains sidelined with a dislocated shoulder.

Wooster Wooster College Mt. Union Pat Talbot Bob Bekerak Jim Courtney

Three Cage Games In State Tonight

Ohio college hoops night features two Ohio Conference games and one Northwest Conference tilt. Case seeks its sixth Ohio Conference win at Oberlin. Muskingum visits Akron for a league clash. Findlay can tie Bluffton for Northwest leadership by beating Defiance on its home court.

Columbus U.P Ohio Case Oberlin Muskingum Akron Findlany Bluffton Northwest Findlay

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