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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

8

Buckeye lead held as teams clash in college hoops

Miitelos Riusimes sits atop the Buckeye Conference loop as Ohio University Bobcats pursue the title with Granville, Denison, and Wessex in hot pursuit. Ohio defeats Cincinnati while Denison edges Weslayan. upcoming Feb. 27 at Granville looms large. Baseball notes cover Reds and Cubs spring plans, plus short notes on players and venues.

Buckeye Bobcats Cincinnati Denison Wessex Riday Ohio Granville Sselves Wwhar O "Io University

Lodi Fathers Organize Juvenile Basketball League

Lodi Township fathers form a league to coach their sons teams with four squads drafted. First games Saturday at 8 PM in Lodi High School gym feature matchups No 1 vs No 3 and No 2 vs No 4 with a foul shooting contest after.

Shade Dey Lodi Township Lodi Lodi High School Inter Wood Court A. H. Grim I. Burley Ray Bobo S&s Allen Fred Biehl Ross Ackley Jack King Donald Jeffers Robert Perry B. Swartz Sam Jeters Peck Wiliams Everett Bosworth Charley Martin Floyd Teffers Pearl Sapp Bud Harris Ray ‘Orpison Charley Bobo Clarence ‘Ries William Ackley Cecil Robinson John Jeffers Bun Wilson Cliff Kelley Page Pierce H. BB. Ruth George Grim B. Conrath Bob Ruth George Niggemeyer Fletcher King John Gowan Leonard Williams Karl Cowen Wilken Allen Paul Jeffers C. E. Colburn Harley Pierce Joo Greon Lee Williams

Bartels Removed as U S Attorney in Ohio

The Justice Department announced Bartels will be removed from the rolls as assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio effective February 21. The notice names William B. Bartels as the official subject of the action.

Bartels Washington Justice Department William B. Bartels United States Southern District Ohio

Bobcats Clinch First Buckeye Title With 32 14 Win

Ohio Wesleyan loses to Denison 29 2 9 in a key Buckeye Conference clash leaving the Bobcats sole or co championship contenders. Denison led most of the game led by Scott who scored 11. Ohio Wesleyan’s defense stifled Cincinnati 32 14 earlier as Trace and Warshower led OWU scoring efforts.

Bobcots Granville Denison Ohio Constan Wolfe Ray Scott Miami Weslayan Bobcats Buckeye Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Denison University Ohio Wesleyan Scott Et Wes Y Chiepman Awe Ek Myerley Bolton Dibke Rao HIO University Wesleyan Cincinnati Bearcats Green Kisker Nelson Schuck Weiner Ciney Barsdale Lackey Sbarsdale Harold Brown Warshower Saunders John Trace Trace Brown Brownie Cincy John Jerry Warshower

Johnson Sees Senators Pacing With Best Pitching in League

Washington manager predicts a strong year for the Senators with a balanced staff led by Liska Hadley Burke and Brown. He cites selective improvements from Crowder Marberry and Cronin while praising receivers Spencer Bolton and Hargrave and noting protection from Rice Manush and West.

Hadley Liska Burke Brown Crowder Jones Marberry Lefty Grove Charles Fischer Myer Judge Joe Kuhel Cronin Sluege Harry Rice Harris Manush Sam Rice Sam West Muddy Ruel

Athletics Likely to Win 1931 pennant in AL Rivalry Grow

In a roundup by Dixon Stewart, the 1931 American League teams loom similarly to 1930. The Athletics appear favored to claim the flag with Washington as a strong rival. New York faces pitching worries amid efforts to develop the mound staff and add players like Hoag Sewell and Werber.

Dixon Stewart New York J.p Philadelphia Washington Athletics Yankees Connie Mack Grové Walberg Joe Kuhel American Association Joe Judge Harry Rice Yankee West Senators Walter Johnson New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Myrle Hoag Werber Joe Sewell Cleveland Peckinpaugh Thomas Craghead Willie Kamm White Sox Detroit St. Louis Tigers Grabowski Chicago Boston

Tilden Triumphs Over Kozeluh In Indoor Showdown

In Baltimore the world indoor professional tennis championship moved to phase two after a stunning New York kickoff. Bill Tilden defeated Karel Kozeluh 6-4 6-2 6-4 before about 14 000 fans, earning receipts of 38000 as he dominated with a powerful serve and smart tactics.

New York Bill Tilden Karel Kozeluh Baltimore Tilden Kozeluh Europe Francis T. Hunter New Rochelle N. C Emmet Pare Dayton Ohio Hunter

Trades Scarce in Big Leagues

Major league trade activity remains light this off season with only two direct trades since 1930. Philadelphia sent O'Doul and Thompson to Brooklyn for Dudley Elliott and Lee plus cash, while The Philadelphia Club sent Willoughby and Thevenow to Pittsburgh for Bartel.

Chicago U.P Phillies Lefty O’doul Fresco Thompson Brooklyn Clise Dudley Jumbo Elliott Hal Lee Cash Phila Claude Willoughby Tommy Thevenow Pittsburgh Dick Bartel Chicago White Sox Willie Kamm Lew Fonseca Cleveland Eddie Morgan Chicago Cubs Jakie May Cincinnati Lester Sweetland Bob Smith Boston Braves

College Football Scores Snapshot Across Contests

Ohio University 32 beat Cincinnati 14. Ohio Wesleyan defeated Army 29 to 27. Carnegie Tech edged Navy and American University 26 to 25. Columbia routed Yale 82 to 36 and Pennsylvania won 22 to ? over Princeton. Georgia Tech 23 over Virginia Tech 19. Harvard lost 30 to 88 to Stanford. Drake 15. Washington 2a and Creighton 27 reflect scattered results.

Ohi University Cincinnati Dvera Ohio Wesleyan Army Carnegie Tech Navy & American University Columbia Yale Pennsylvania Princetosa Vicorgia Tech Alabama Starvard Clark Pulsa Drake Washington Creighton

Ban Johnson In Serious Condition At St Louis Hospital

Ban Johnson former president of the American Baseball League is reported in serious condition in a St. Louis hospital after two weeks stay. Doctors consider a blood transfusion as a possible treatment to restore his health.

ST Louis Ban Johnson American Baseball League Johnson

Pesek Sweeps Ladoux in Two Straight Falls

Columbus wrestling card saw Nebraska Tiger John Pesek defeat Gene Ladoux of Boston in two straight falls. Al Baffert and Regis Siki of Abyss fought to a draw in the semi final.

Columbus U.P John Pesek Nebraska Tigermar Gene Ladoux Boston al Baffert Treal Regis Siki Abys

Senate authorizes Hocking River survey through Athens County

The Senate session cleared its calendar with a long night of voting on minor bills. A key measure authorized a survey of the Hocking River as it flows through Athens County, Ohio.

Senate Hocking River Athens County Washington Ohio

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