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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
11
A sports column explains that rumors of Don taking a coaching berth at Indiana University were unfounded. The writer cites conversations with Indiana athletics official G Clevenger and a university board member, noting no progress beyond casual talks and urging patience.
Columbus reports the Red Birds have landed Sheriff Blake a right handed pitcher and outfielder Robert 8 min from Springfield Illinois in exchange for Harry Kimberlin and a costumed minor leaguer. Kimberlin from Springfield joins Rochester while Blake returns to Columbus where he played in 1932 and 1933.
Ohio Wesleyan held a lead throughout and beat Ohio 29 to 17, securing at least a tie for the Buckeye Conference title while Ohio’s Bobcats dropped to fifth behind Cincinnati’s win over Wittenberg 38 to 34. The first half featured wild, off balance shooting as both teams struggled from the floor.
Max Schmeling declares he will regain the world heavyweight title from Jack Sharkey after a recent defeat to Steve Hamas. He sails for Barcelona with Paulino Uzcudun on April 8 and cites his late starts and past defenses as proof he needs time to fire.
The Athens Junior High School team plans to compete in the Ohio Valley Junior High Basketball Tournament at Marietta on February 16 and 17. Team members and coaches gear up for the two day event.
Athens awaits Friday trip to Chillicothe as Coach McKinley faces depleted bench with Entwistle ill and three substitutes out. Despite injuries the team shows progress with improved play since earlier games, including decisive wins over Gallipolis and Nel sonville and a potential upset chance against Pomeroy in the Southeastern Ohio League.
Henry McLemore reports 16 500 track fans will pack Madison Square Garden for a mile showdown among Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke and Bill Bonthron at the New York Athletic Club games. Venzke is pace setter. Cunningham and Bonthron duel indoors with potential record fall.
Katherine Way has logged 350000 miles in the air as a stewardess on a trans continental line. The article notes she has traveled more than 560000 miles by plane in the course of her work and appears in her San Francisco uniform.
Mail includes colorful rosters listing players names home towns and batting averages for all clubs before spring training. Highlights note Yankee outfield with Chapman Byrd and Walker Birmingham native, Red Sox pitching depth, White Sox with 17 right handers, Indians rookie Twogood and first baseman Trosky, and other tidbits on signatures designs and notable players across the leagues.
Army 33 Lehigh 26 Ohio Wesleyan 20 Ohio U 17 Co C N 81 Rutgers 21 Cincinnati 88 Wittenberg 34 Manhattan 16 Fordham 1 Navy 31 VM L 18 West Virginia 44 W&J 19.
Midget Wolgast outpointed Lou Salica in New York. Henry Wolfe drew with Dominick Nicco in Philadelphia and New Orleans hosted a closer draw at 129 1 2 to 124 3 4 in Brooklyn.
J N Bozeman Jr. remains undefeated with five wins in the national three-cushion billiard tournament as Will Hoppe loses his first match 50 to 4 in innings. Cochran Layton Denton and Hach trio vie for second place with remaining schedule tonight.
In Los Angeles Kay Steele a Glendale wrestler defeated Nick Latze Venice and Paul Jones Texas toppled Leo Numa Seattle while Dr. Fred Meyer Chicago defeated Rube Wright Texas. In Kansas City E4 Lewis defeated Red Devil and Charlie Fisher Butternut beat Dutch Hefner. In New York Jim Browning Miscuri won by disqualification over Hans Kampfer while Jugg Singh pinned Eli Fischer. In Newark Sammy Stein beat Casey Colombo and Pat McKay defeated Bi Lewis.
Nelsonville High School's revamped Greyhounds travel to Jackson to face the Fighting Welchmen. The team has adjusted offense and passing in practice aiming to end a string of close losses, though poor shooting remains a concern as they seek an upset on Jackson's home floor.
City Commissioner Frank Kreba will roll the first ball to start the Ohio State Bowling Association List annual tournament in Dayton. A 12 team shift of Dayton booster teams opens the event with matches on Friday evening. Saturday brings teams from Cincinnati Covington Cleveland Chevoit and Dayton with doubles and singles events starting.
Chauncey faces a tough weekend with scrimmages against an alumni team in preparation. The Chauncey boys, led by Nickleson and Rankin, aim to rebound after a 1-16 loss to Buchtel. Chauncey girls are favored to win both contests.
On Sunday bowlers from Cleveland Cincinnati Hamilton Youngstown Zanesville Bellefontaine and Cheviot take part in the tournament. Entries will be accepted until midnight tonight.
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