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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

5

Buckeye Conference Rules Change Spark Debate

Miteh's Musings notes Ohio University and Buckeye opponents in 1952 schedule changes. The transfer rule is abandoned allowing yearlong eligibility after one year, with Wittenberg slated to visit Athens Feb 16 and Denison dropped from football. Football Rules Committee tweaks point after touchdown penalties. Sidney Weil faces financial strain at Reds and eyeing farm teams, reflecting caution about club expansion.

Buckeye Ohio University Wittenberg Athens Bird Bobcats Denison

Size will help against Bearcat quintet in tight lineup

Chicago White Sox plans hinge on finding an infielder who can hit as Donie Bush tests trades for 1931. Probable infield includes Radcliffe, Mulleavy, Appleby, and Cissell with Kerr contesting for utility roles amid a crowded, veteran pitching staff led by Lyons and Thomas.

New York Chicago White Sox Donie Bush Henry P. Edwards American League Service Bureau Radcliffe Gregory Mulleavy Luke Appleby Atlanta Bill Cissell Ptamm John Mean Holy Cross Irving Jeffries Toledo Goff Willingham Dallas Johnny Kerr Sox Cissell Kamm Bush Kerr Benny Tate Frank Grube Fuffalo Moe Berg Walter Henline Jim Moore Little Rock Frazier Bob Weiland Ed Walsh

Cardinals set for strong stretch run with Bottomley key

Gabby Street predicts a resilient St. Louis Cardinals lineup led by Jim Bottomley in top form. He notes injuries hampered 1990 but expects a repeat strong finish with a reinforced pitching staff including Derringer, Dean, Kaufmann, and Stout and a deep lineup featuring Frisch Gelbert Haley Orsatti and Gonzales.

St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Cubs Giants Brooklyns Frisch Gelbert Bottomley Hafey Orsatti Wilson Tom Sure Burleigh Grimes Hallahan Haines Sylvester Johnson al Grabowski Flint Rhein Paul Derringer Rochester Dizzy Dean Tony Kaufmann Allyn Stout Houston Eddie Delker Haley Douthit Watkins Orsatti Blades Pepper Martin Martin Mike Gonzales Jimmy Wilson Gus Mancuso Mike Jim Gus

Ginger Ellan Tolliver and the Red Thrush Club

Ginger Ellan Tolliver forms a Junior Country Club in Red Thrush Iowa to entertain the town’s youth. Bard Holloway, an artist, stays to paint and plans to leave after courting Ginger. A tangle of suitors, mischief, and a kidnapping plot unfolds amid romantic rivalries and social intrigue.

Ginger Ellan Tolliver Phil van Doorn Red Thrush Iowa Bard Holloway Hed Thrush Ginger Jose de Vivre Chicago Nicolo Calleno Nicole Angelo Pietro Benito Bard Phil Siny Bart Speed Oney Patty Sears Speed Patty Eudy Jackson Eddy Berd Cansom Cotton Bard Ginger

Ginger Missing After Forest Walk In Mild Dread

In a forest retreat, Ginger vanishes after an afternoon with Cotton Speed and Eddy. Bard finishes a painting of Ginger’s corner while anxious companions search the woods, fearing a deeper sadness. To be continued.

Inger Eddy Patty Ginger Cotton Bard Benito’s New York Eddy Jackson Speed Pat Benito Lotton Washington Square Hke Ginger

19 Year Old Doan Coan Beats Conger In Mile Race

19 year old Doan Coan narrowly misses the world record with a 4:12 near time to triumph over Ray Conger in the New York A C mile. Conger led early but faded on the final lap as Gene Venzke and Coan surged ahead. Coan trained under Lawson Robertson at the University of Pennsylvania and impressed Olympic prospects.

New York U.P Carl Coan University of Pennsylvania Ray Conger United States New York A. C Coan Conger Paavo Nurmi Jose Ray Doan Gene Venzke A. C. Coan Lawson Robertson U. S Robertson Russell Chapman Star Bates Seraphin Martin France Phil Edwards Canada Paul Martin Switzerland Martin Edwards Dr. Martin Chapman Percy Bread Alabama Poly Tra Singer Ohio State

Schaff Stops Daniels in One Round in Minneapolis

Ernie Schaff the Boston heavyweight trained by Jack Sharkey knocked out Dick Daniels of Minneapolis in the first round. The bout featured sustained trading with Schaff flooring Daniels on a short right, Daniels rising after two counted knockdowns before the referee stopped the fight 62 seconds in.

Minneapolis Ernie Schaff Boston Jack Sharkey Sharkey Dick Daniels Daniela Schaff Daniels

Bass records seven rounds for two round knockout

Benny Bass world junior light weight champion claimed a unique record by fighting seven rounds to a two round knockout against Bud Taylor in a 10 round bout. The referee ruled a foul after Taylor fell, leading to an exhibition continuation for fans. Bass failed to repeat the knockout in the extra five rounds. The article also notes the Athletics roster adding two 200 pound rookie pitchers Lahti and McDonald.

Philadelphia U.P Benny Bass Bass Bud Taylor Terre Haute Taylor Frank Weiner Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Athletics Lahti McDonald

Portsmouth Quint Hosts Bulldogs Saturday Night

Athens High School Bulldogs travel to Portsmouth Friday to face the Portsmouth High School five in a tough week of practice for a season noted by setbacks. Coach Pete McKinley keeps progress under wraps as a rejuvenated squad works to improve defense and offense after recent close losses and penalties.

Yill Bulldogs Athens High School Portsmouth Portsmouth High School Pete McKinley Ironton Ironton Basketeers Fields and Woods Pielda

Chicago Beats State 26 25 In Narrow Thriller

Chicago Maroons defeat Ohio State 26 to 25 in Columbus. Ashley drills the decisive field goal and free throw after a late Ohio State foul. Hoffer and Yates stood out for the Buckeyes and Chicago's Freeman Fish led the defense.

Chicago STATE

Illini Upset Northwestern in Big 10 Clash for First Loss

Illinois rode a strong first half to down Northwestern 28 at Evanston, ending the Wildcats 12 game conference win streak. Joe Reiff led Northwestern with 15 points while Eddie Kamp added 16 for Illinois in a pivotal midseason race shakeup.

Ohio teams contest West lo Championship in Akron region

Twenty teams from Ohio will compete in the West lo Championship on March 4 5 6 and 7. The winner will represent the West in the National Championship playoffs in New York next April. Mickey Cohen beat Phil Tiff in six matches last night to a chorus of boos from the crowd. Western Reserve University begins coach selection steps at this week's athletic committee meeting chaired by Gordon Locke. Cleveland Indians report four holdouts after signed contracts. others remain unsigned. Eppa Rixey's contract with Cincinnati Reds remains with the league veteran. Union College basketball defeated Akron University 75 46 in an Ohio Conference game, boosting its conference winning streak to 11. Town were second in the Western Conference standings after a close finish in a ball game with Wisconsin 19 17. Minnesota outlasted Purdue 74 68 in a Western Conference clash as Minnesota built a fast break lead. Vince Dundee, middleweight boxer, hospitalized in New Jersey for internal abdominal injuries after victory over Len Harvey at Madison Square Garden.

Columbus Ohio State Chicago Ohio Ashley Chicaro Maroons Wesley Foxleer Vrogelve Haster Joe Hoffer Buckeyes Yates Fish Minnesota University of Town Wisconsin Consin Charles Williamson Town

Screen Start Delay After Abdominal Operation

Hollywood star Louis Wolheim, chosen for a role in a film version of The Front Page, underwent a serious abdominal operation during a holiday. Doctors found trouble in the appendix region, cutting short his weight-reduction efforts. Adolph Menjou was later named to take the part.

Hollywood Louis Wolheim Wolheim Ben Hecht Charles McArthur Adolph Menjou

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