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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1931

Page

5

Grover Faces Forward Shuffle After Lockman Injury

Butch Grover must reshape his lineup as star forward Lockman is sidelined with an ankle injury. Options include Jerry Warshower John Trace and Harold Brown, with Roy Mills and Harry Lackey also considered for the forward spots. The Cincinnati game looms large for Buckeye title hopes.

Mitch Ith George Lockman Miami Butch Grover Cincinnati Butch Lockman Jerry Warshower Jerry Wesleyan John Trace Harold Brown Harry Lackey Roy Mills Youngstown Marietta Lackey Roy Denison Ohio Cincy Bishops Buckeye Bobcats Grover Wolfe Shadel Saunders Warshower

Bobcats Stumble As Key Player Injures In Loss To Miami

Ohio University basketball suffers a setback as star George Lockman sprains an ankle late in the first half, ruling him out against Cincinnati and Denison. His absence could hurt the Bobcats as Miami extends its win streak and Ohio's title hopes waver.

Bobcats Miami Big Red George Lockman George Cincinnati Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Weiner S 'Taiang Bishops Denison Bearcats Athens

Northwestern Eyes Unbeaten Season After Illinois Clash

Northwestern aims for 13th straight win as they face Illinois at Vanston tonight after a 12 game streak. Other Big 10 clashes include Wisconsin at Town, Chicago at Ohio State, Purdue at Minnesota, plus Ohio State prepares for Chicago with Fesler Irvin Mattison Hoffer Larekins in lineup.

Chicago U.P Northwestern Wildcats Illinois Vanston Iowa Minnesota Ohio State Minneapolis Wisconsin- Town Town City Columbus Purdue-Minnesota W. Il Michigan Tadiane Cemranenenweecees Purdue A Wisconsin Winnie Nomenon Ohio Ate University University of Chicago Harold Olsen Wesley Fesler Harold Irvin Howard Mattison Joe Hoffer Dick Larekins Lew Hinchman Columbia Northe Western

Pomeroy Tops Letart in Boys and Girls Games

Pomeroy high schools basketball teams defeated Letart on February 16. The Panthers won 38 to 12 in the boys game while the girls edged 19 to 15. Lineups were listed following the scores.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Letart Panthers BOYS Segueatpuestiaucuraremsen RaUsGh Cacusencenssvaseres

Revival of Big Three Grid Competition Foreseen

New Yale schedule policy will place Harvard and Princeton on Yale’s closing date in alternate years. The plan, effective next fall, ends a 1900s tradition of Yale Harvard closing the season together. Harvard consent suggests potential revival of the Big Three series with Princeton on the year Yale meets them after Thanksgiving.

America Frank Hunter Sidney Wood Boston Red Sox Braves Abe Espinosa YALE New York U.P Harvard Princeton Harvard-Princeton Tigers Bingham Crimson

Rich Importer Tries Suicide Amid Separation Talks

Mrs. DeCourcey Brown visited her estranged husband in his hotel suite with an attorney seeking a separation agreement. The wealthy importer swallowed five poison tablets and was reported in critical condition in a New York hospital.

DeCourcey Browne New York

Buckeye Basketball Schedule for 31-32 Set by Ohio University

The Buckeye Conference schedule for 31-32 is announced by B I A C athletic directors meeting in Dayton. Ohio University will play Marietta Muskingum Wittenberg and others with a full Buckeye slate. Denison and Ohio football plans noted as optional drops per year.

Recen Buckeye Ohio University Dayton O. C. Bird Buckeye Marietta Muskingum Wittenberg Ohio Springfield Wabash DePauw Lodiana B. T. Grover Bobcats Miami Ohfio Joan Wesleyan Cincinnati Ohto Denison

Red Men Edge Brooklyn in Narrow ABL Win

Toledo Red Men upset first place Brooklyn club 26 to 25 as rookie guard Lou Spindel injured his knee in the opening period and left the game. The win keeps Toledo in the hunt for top standing.

RED Men Toledo Toledo Red Men Brooklyn Lou Spindel

Open Tournament Backed by Tennis Body in New York

The United States Lawn Tennis Association voted to favor an open championship allowing both professionals and amateurs. Samuel Colom proposed seeking a meeting, while Louis Carruthers urged a committee review. the group approved pursuing an open event if feasible without offending foreign nations. The issue goes to the executive committee for the International Federation meeting in March.

New York U.R United States Lawn Tennis Association Samuel H. Collom Philadelphia U.S.S.T.A Louis Carruthers Collom Wiliam T. Tilden Louis Dailey Tilden Watson Washburn Star International Federation

Ohio State bowling leads with 3010 score in Toledo

The Burt's Foundry quintet of Toledo tops the Ohio State bowling tournament with a 3010 total. Cincinnati pair W Witagall and W Stothfang lead doubles at 1173. Akron's M Kilgore tops singles with 650 as boxing and track events loom for weekend.

Burt's Foundry Toledo W. Witagall W. Stothfang Cincinnati Ping M. Kilgore Akron

Yale Names Coaching Staff for 1991 Football Season

Yale announces its 1991 football coaching lineup led by Head Coach Marvin Stevens. Line coach Adam Watahy, backfield coach Benny Friedman, end coach Charles Comerford, varsity assistants Ducky Pond Firpo Greene Johnny Godman Fay Vincent Bob Hail. freshman coach Paul Osborne and assistants Reg Root Stew Scott Bucky O’Conor. Board approval followed a deadlock over staff selection.

New Haven Conn Notre Dame Yale Seagent Marvin Mal) Stevens Adam Watahy Benny Friedman Charles Comerford Fats Ducky Pond Firpo Greene Johnny Godman Fay Vincent Bob Hail Paul Osborne

Lodi Defeats Chauncey Dover 26 20 In County Classic

Lodi's county league basketball team defeated Chauncey Dover by 26 to 20 here Saturday night. The Chauncey-Dover ladies fell 18 to 9 in the preliminary game.

Chauncey

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