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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1937

Page

11

Ohio Cagers Deliver 46 21 Win Over Miami

Ohio University buries Miami 46 to 21 for a 10th straight win and the Buckeye Conference lead. Lalich Malokas and Rinta combine for 33 points as Ohio dominates the Miami offense and strengthens its playoff posture with three conference games remaining. Athletic director announces Ohio will play Marshall at Huntington on Feb 27 in a makeup from flood postponement.

Ohio University Miami Butch Grover Lads Buckeye BAA Bobcats Redskins Indians C. C. Bird Marshall College Huntington West Virginia Athens Nick Lalich Johnny Malokas Gene Rinta Lalich Malokas Rinta George Hood

Louis Knocks Out Natie Brown in Fourth Round

In Kansas City Joe Louis the Brown Bomber defeats Natie Brown in 42 seconds of the fourth round. Brown showed little resistance as Louis unleashed power punches and the 10 222 crowd watched an expected ending. The bout grossed 24669 with Louis earning 8826 and Brown 3310.

Kansas City Joe Louis Detroit Natie Brown Louis Brown Chicago Jim Braddock Walter Bates Bates

Lightweight Title Bout Approved For Madison Square Garden

The New York State Athletic Commission approved a lightweight championship fight between Lou Ambers and Tony Canzoneri set for April 2 at Madison Square Garden despite protests from Pedro Montanez and Enrico Venturi who meet in the Garden on March 15 in a lightweight elimination bout. The commission also discussed the Jack Torrance case, with Mushky Jackson exonerated temporarily over ties to Earl Phillips, whom Jackson had managed since 1922.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Lou Ambers Tony Canzoneri Madison Square Garden Pedro Montanez Puerto Rico Enrico Venturi Italy Earl Phillips Torrance Jackson Phillips

Braddock to Sign Friday for Louis Title Fight at Comiskey Park

Louis Braddock will sign Friday for his first title bout in two years against Joe Louis at Comiskey Park on June 22. Promoters settled on the venue after rejecting Soldier Field due to rent demands, with Gould and Foley confirming the signing and a likely 17 1/2 percent net share for Louis.

Chicago U.P Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Comiskey Park Soldier Field Braddock Joe Gould Louis Joe Foley Kansas City Natie Brown White Sox Foley Chicago Park Board Mike Jacobs New York Sporting Club of Illinois Gould Sox Park Bob Jacobs Julian Black Sporting Club of Illinois Sheldon Clark Joe Triner Illinois Athletic Commission Triner

First Things First Hat in Sports and Stars

Henry McLemore notes Harry Kelley of the Philadelphia Athletics, a 30-year-old rookie who added relief work to flood relief efforts, despite an appendectomy. The piece surveys sports figures including Mildred Burke, Patty Berg, Pepper Martin, Earl Sande, Charley Kurtsinger, and Baron Gottfried Von Cramm, with a note on tennis prospects for 1937.

Daytona Beach Fla U.P Harry Kelley Philadelphia Athletics Kelley Mildred Burke Kansas City Herman Berg Patty Papa Berg Harry (Lighthorse) Cooper Jimmy Wilson Phillies Pepper Martin Wild Horse St. Louis Martins Leo Durocher Cardinals Earle Sande Hialeah Earl Charley Kurtsinger Kurtsinger United States Gottfried von Cramm Germany United Press

Milky Way Farm Colt Is Favored in Santa Anita Derby

Milky Way Farms colt Case Ace captured a trial race at Santa Anita, carrying 115 pounds to victory by two lengths over Sky Wind and Honda. Derby contenders include Gerald and Sir Oracle, with as many as 30 horses entered for the $50,000 prize as the race distance and weights are adjusted for the season.

Arcadia Cal U.P Case Ace Milky Way Farms Sky Wind Honda Gerald Sir Oracle

Safecrackers Called After Safes Left Unlocked in Oregon

In Bend Oregon two new safes were installed in the county clerk and treasurer offices while officials were away for the weekend. The base company workers forgot to leave the combination necessitating an emergency call for safecrackers to open them.

Bend Ore U.P

Perry Edges Vines In California Tennis Showdown

Fred Perry defeated Ellsworth Vines in Pasadena 8-10 6-3 1-5 after Vines won in Hollywood. The touring match series moved to San Francisco with Vines leading 11 matches to nine.

Pasadena Calif U.P Fred Perry Ellsworth Vines Vines Perry Hollywood Perry-Vines San Francisco

Ohio Buckeye quintet leads Buckeye race with 46 21 win

Ohio University rode a seven game Buckeye Conference win streak after beating Miami 46 to 21 in Athens. Marshall College eyes a deadlock by facing Ohio Wesleyan at Huntington. Other results include Wittenberg 46 Denison 25 and Otterbein 39 Kenyon 26 with Xavier 54 alumni, Defiance 31 Bluffton, and more matchups listed for tonight across state teams.

Columbus U.R Ohio University Buckeye Miami Athens Ohio Marshall College Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Huntington W. Va

Waner Eliminates Tewksbury in Sarasota City Golf

Paul Waner the National League batting champion defeated Baird Tewksbury of Cleveland 3 and 2 in a second round match. Waner led four up after nine holes and closed out the match on the 16th green. Tewksbury was the defending city champion who beat Wen Ferrell last year in the finals.

Sarasota Fla Paul Waner Baird Tewksbury Cleveland Waner Tewksbury Wen Ferrell Boston Red Sox

Doanville Society Hosts Valentine Party For Members

Doanville Young People's Society enjoyed a Valentine gathering at Miss McDowell's home with 42 guests. Lunch was served by Mrs. Fred Thompson, Mrs. Clarence Hall, and Mrs. Jenny Kenney.

Presbyterian Church Dorcas Society Greens Run Chistian T. J Thomas Fred Thompson Fred Nixon Columbus Charles Deweese Edward Kovalaski

Apostoli Beats Krieger In Close 10 Round Battle

San Francisco light heavyweight Fred Apostoli defeated Sally Krieger in a ten round bout in New York. Apostoli controlled early rounds, Krieger surged in rounds eight and nine, but Apostoli finished strong in the tenth, signaling a potential rematch with Ken Overlin or a bout with Yarosz.

New York U.P San Francisco Fred Apostoli Freddie Steele Ken Overlin Richmond Apostoli Sally Krieger Brooklyn Steele Krieger Butcher Boy Overlin Yarosz Babe Risko

O. U. Matmen Set Home Match With Case School

Ohio University wrestling hosts Case School of Applied Science at home Saturday night with first bell at 7 30. Bobcats carry 0-2 mark after losses to Kent State and Ohio State. Michigan State clash postponed by flood. Team lineups list Case weights and Ohio entries for a key early season meet.

Ohio University Case School of Applied Science Bobcat Kent State Ohio State Michigan State Case Wgt OHIO Diminez Carpenter Jamieson Porozynski Shultz Neville Detverk Vaughn Bijak Subahn Sepetowski Nason Olson Zentgraf Adameryck

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