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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1933

Page

9

Bobcats Seek Buckeye Crown In Big Midweek Tilt

The Bobcats aim to clinch a share of the Buckeye title as they face Luther College at Huntington tonight. A win would force a tie with Wesleyan and Ohio Wesleyan, with remaining matches shaping the league race. McAfee and Lineood ground Lutherans’ scoring, while Wittenberg leaders pace the Lutherans.

Quinte Bobcats Buckeye Lsue Ohio Weeberg Lutherone Arly Ohio Wesleyan Huntington Ohio Wesleyan McAfee Lineood Wittenberg Pitzer Ohio Gym Denison Ohio Quint

Ohio Must Beat Lutherans To Remain in Title Chase

Mitch Butch Grover and his Bobcats lingered in anticipation of the whistle as they faced Lutherans in a crucial title chase decisive game awaits.

Ohio Butch Grover Bobcats

Wittenberg Ohio clash for Buckeye lead in Columbus

In Columbus OH Feb 17 Wittenberg leads Buckeye standings after beating Ohio Wesleyan earlier and facing Ohio University in Athens tonight The game shapes a title race with Marshall and Cincinnati also in play Bernard Berens Ohio U leads Buckeye scoring with 116 points while Clarence Hendricks Ohio Wesleyan trails with 79 An Ohio Wittenberg bout and Bobcats efforts at Marietta cited as key factors in weekend schedule

Wittenberg Ohio University Athens Buckeye Ohio Springfield Marshall Cincinnati Miami Oxford Bernard Berens Ohio University Center Oe Berens Ohio U Hendricks Ohio Wesleyan Hunter BA Prech Pitzer James Mostelier Summerville Saunders A Jones Duncan

Campbell Plans 1933 Land Speed Attempt At Daytona

Sir Malcolm Campbell will attempt to set a new land speed record Monday at Daytona Beach Florida after a Sunday test in his Bluebird. He aims to surpass his world mark of 253.968 mph as adjustments on the car shift its nine mile beach course toward faster pickup while he battles a cold.

Daytona Beach Fla Malcolm Campbell Malcolm White Coral Sands

Athens Junior High Seeks Second Title in Southeast Ohio Tourney

Athens Junior High School under Coach Sherman Gilmore travels to Marietta to defend the Southeast Ohio championship they won last year. The team, with 11 challengers, drew a bye in the first round and will face the Marietta or Middleport winner at 7 30 p m. By advancing they reach the semifinals as others like Middleport Marietta Beverly Belpre Pennsboro Lowell and Dexter City Pomeroy Parkersburg Williamstown and New Matamoras also advance with byes.

Sherman Gilmore Athens Marietta Pomeroy Parkersburg Williamstown New Matamoras

Central Loop Meets Sunday to formalize league plans

Dayton February 17 Eight cities from Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Pennsylvania will attend the Central Baseball League organizational meeting in Dayton and Youngstown joining the four 1932 members Terre Haute Evansville and Wheeling and others. Frederick Howell says 1923 eight club lineup nearly assured.

Dayton U.R Ohio Indiana West Virginia Pennsylvania Youngstown Fort Wayne Ind Erie Terre Haute Evansville Wheeling W. Va Canton Zanesville Frederick W. Howell Grand Rapids Mich Peoria Quincy Bloomington Springfield, Jr Joseph F. Carr Columbus

Staggs Electric Car to Enter Chicago Museum

The old electric automobile once owned by Amo Alonzo Stagg will be placed in the science and industry museum in Jackson Park. Chicago University officials requested the transfer as Stagg heads to California to coach at the College of the Pacific. The car, bought in 1919 to aid his sciatica, followed the team during scrimmages.

Chicago Amo Alonzo Stagg Chicago University Stagg California College of the Pacific Science and Industry Museum Jackson Park

Cleveland A A U Champions Face Buffalo Invaders Tonight

Four Cleveland A A U champions who have boxed successfully in recent shows meet seven Buffalo invaders at the Cleveland Athletic Club tonight. Ted Kara Tommy Hudson Leo Ambrose and Joe Nalinky hold A A U titles. Seven inter city bouts are on the card.

Cleveland Simon Pyres Invaders From Buffalo Cleveland Athletic Club Ted Kara Tommy Hudson Leo Ambrose Joe Nalinky

Indians Seek Boost With Key IL Games

Cleveland trails in the International League cellar with six of ten games left at Elysium. Only four points separate Cleveland from fifth place Detroit. A win at Buffalo on Saturday and at London on Sunday could move the Tribe up.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Detroit Olympics Buffalo London

Athens District Boys Win Three Amateur Mitt Titles

The Athens District team captured three amateur mitt titles led by competitive showings across a slate of games. Notable results include Ohio U. 32, Marietta 29 and Clemson 36, Georgia 29, highlighting a strong district performance in early season play.

Athens Ohio U Marietta Boston St. Michael's Chattanooga Centre Clemson Georgia Davis & Elkins Salem Maryland St. Johns Loyola Chicago North Carolina Davidson Okla A. & M Tulsa South Carolina Furman Wooster Akron

Three district boys reach State Amateur Boxing Tourney field

Three Athens district youths Robert Hutcheson Robert Hannell and Aaron Kelton earned spots in the State Amateur Boxing Tournament at Columbus next Saturday by winning intersectional eliminations at the Armory. Kelton scored a decisive kayo over Nelsonville's James Johnston in light heavyweight while Hannell and Hutcheson benefited from timely victories and a forfeit.

Columbus Armory Robert Hutcheson Athens Robert Hannell Pomeroy Aaron Kelton Gallipolis Hutcheson Hunnel Kelton

Carnera Receives Sympathy Note Amid Tragic Death

Primo Carnera, the Italian heavyweight, received a telegram from Ernie Schaaf's mother Lucy Schaaf expressing no blame and gratitude for sympathy. Carnera, moved, declined further comment and weighs sailing to Italy, awaiting DA permission and Dr Norris findings on the death.

New York U.P Primo Carnera Lucy Schaaf Ernie Carnera Wrentham Mass Ernie Schaaf Italy District Attorney Schaaf Charlies W. Norris

Logan Tackles Nelsonville In Central Ohio Doubleheader

Nelsonville High brings two teams to Logan for a two game set in a Southeastern Chico League clash. Logan seeks revenge after two previous losses to Nelsonville as both squads aim for better floor play and a higher league position. The girls team, improving in recent games, also eyes a win despite a prior setback.

Logan Neilsonville Nelsonville

Bachman to Coach at Michigan State

Lansing reports Charles W. Bachman aged 40, recently head coach at Florida, named football mentor at Michigan State. Bachman, Notre Dame graduate with past roles at DePaul Northwestern Kanes State and Florida, will earn between 6000 and 7000 dollars with no contract. Crowley resigned to lead Fordham.

Lansing Mich Charles W. Bachman University of Florida Jimmy Crowley Michigan State Bachman Notre Dame DePaul Northwestern Kaness State Florida Sy! Bachman Crowley Fordham

Wooster Triumphs Over Akron In Ohio Conference Tilt

Wooster's basketball team kept in the chase for the Ohio Conference title by beating Akron on Thursday night. Row 36.

Akron U.S Wooster's Fighting Ohio

Tuppers Plains Independents Rout Athens Quint 43 to 20

In Tuppers Plains on February 17 the Independents led 24 points at halftime and finished 43 to 20 over Company L. Green starred with 21 points for the winners while Athens Quint managed only five in the first half.

Tuppers Plains Tuppers Plains Independents Company L Athens Boys Green

Corbett Shows Remarkable Stamina Amid Illness

Former heavyweight champion James J. Corbett remains seriously ill with a heart ailment in Bay Side New York. A watcher says his condition is unchanged but he yesterday left bed to walk about the room and smoke a cigar, demonstrating notable endurance.

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