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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

9

Mitch's Missings on Football Rule Changes

The piece presents a joint Ohio view by R. W. Finisterwald and E. C. Kreiger on upcoming football rule changes. Three drastic edits are destaced: abolishing the flying tackle and block, halting play when any part of the ball carrier touches the ground, and banning head neck or face strikes by defenders. Additional changes cover kick-off formations, reentry rules, padding, fair catches, and substitution timing, with commentary on their impact on coaching and play.

KE. K. Hall

Bobcats and DePauw meet in final home game of season

Ohio University hosts DePauw at Ohio Gym in Athens in a clash that could seal the Buckeye Conference title for DePauw. The Bobcats eye a win to end the year above .400, with Vern Wolfe listed as a probable starter after a hip injury.

Mitch Epauw Buckeye Ohio University Ohio Gym Bobcats Ohio Cincinnati Queen City DePauw Athens Miami Hoosiers Greencastle Eubank Moffett Ohio Wesleyan Butch Grover Marietta Vern Wolfe Vern Trace Brown Lackey and Saunders

Dempsey Bounces Back in Chicago Exhibition Fight

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey loses a four round Chicago exhibition to King Levinsky before 23,322 fans setting an indoor record. Dempsey earns about $33,000. Levinsky about $11,000.apologize

Dempsey King Levinsky Chicago Chicago Stadium Levinsky United Press United Press Today Gene Tunney Willard Carpentier Meyer K. O. Christner Cleveland Jack Levinksy Tunney U.P

Substitution Rule During Stoppages for Incomplete Plays

The rule allows substitutions without a time-out when play is stopped for an incompleted pass out-of-bounds penalty or other stoppage. This preserves game flow by permitting fresh players to enter without consuming a time-out.

French Duo Reigns at World Figure Skating Championships

King of the world singles skaters and M. and Mme Pierre Brunet of France wore their newly won crown after the two day world championships at the Forum concluded last night.

Mme Pierre Brunet France Forum

Retain Crowns Montreal Queen and Austrian Suitor

Sonja Henie of Norway and Carl Schaeffer of Austria win top honors in a Montreal pageant. The pair, described as a blonde figure skater and a slender handsome companion, solidify their standing as leading figures in the event.

Montreal U.P Sonja Henie Norway Carl Schaeffer

Wittenberg seniors set for final home game versus Miami

Springfield Feb 19 The Wittenberg seniors Claire Eisele from Akron William Fenner from Herkimer NY Floyd Siewert from Toledo and Frank Long from Enon will graduate next June and play their last college basketball game against Miami on Feb 26.

Springfield U.P Wittenberg Miami Claire Eisele Akron William Fenner Herkimer N. Y Floyd Siewert Toledo Frank Long Enon

Tilden Challenged in Curley Cup Hoax Saga

A New York report recounts Big Bill Tilden challenging Jacques Curley in a staged claim to a "world's professional championship" with Curley showing a silver centipede trophy. The tale spans Boston Philadelphia and Madison Square Garden, highlighting Curley's billing and the Professional Lawn Tennis Association's objections.

Bill Tilden Monsieur Jacques Curley Tilden Tennis Tours, Inc Tilden Mons Curley York Jacques Curley Boston Philadelphia Swamp Root Minnesota Battle Creek Mich Indiana Kokomo Monsieur Curley William Tatem Madison Square Garden Hans Nusselein Jack Curley Professional Lawn Tennis Association

Wesleyan Stuns Cincinnati 60 28 In Buckeye Clash

Ohio Wesleyan edged Cincinnati 60 to 28 in a Buckeye Conference game. Wesleyan built a 23 to 1 halftime lead behind a fast-paced attack and strong center Clarence Hendricks who scored 20 points with eight field goals and four free throws. Ginaven added 12, Duncan 10.

Delaware U.P Ohio Wesleyan University Cincinnati Buckeye Wesleyan Wittenberg Bishops Clarence Hendricks Ginaven Duncan

Intercollegiate Cage Scores From Various Matches

Ohio Wesleyan defeated Cincinnati 60 to 28 while Wooster beat Muskingum 46 to 27. Defiance 37, Findlay 29. Bowling Green 41, Bluffton 19. Hiram 27, Youngstown College 14. Wilmington 85, Olsen's Swedes 23. VPI 26, Fairmont 49. Bluefield 41, Davis Elkins 61. West Virginia Wesleyan 42, Salem Texas A & M 21. Southern Methodist 16. Franklin 81, Indiana State Teachers 29. Doane 80, Nebraska Wesleyan 17. Fordham 38, Penn State 37. Manhattan 32, Baltimore 19. Middlebury 32, Vermont 27. William & Mary 44, Washington & Lee 21. Geneva 26, Allegheny 20. West Texas Teachers 45, Texas Tech 35. Georgia 36, Florida 20. Rose Poly Tech 45, Anderson 22. Nebraska B 39, McCook Junior 34. Carleton 67, St. Olaf 18.

Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Wooster Muskingum Defiance Findlay Bowling Green Bluffton Hiram Youngstown College Wilmington Olsen's Swedes Vv. P. I Marshall Fairmont Bluefield Davis-Elkins Broaddus West Virginia Wesleyan Salem Texas A. & M Southern Methodist Franklin Indiana Doane Nebraska Wesleyan Fordham Penn State Manhattan Baltimore Middlebury Vermont William & Mary Washington & Lee Geneva Allegheny West Texas Texas Tech Georgia Florida Rose Poly Tech Anderson Nebraska B McCook Carleton St. Olaf

Bulldogs and Greyhounds clash in Athens Nelsonville showdown

Athens and Nelsonville meet on the floor tonight in a traditional rivalry game. Back with regulars after an influenza outbreak, Athens aims to rebound after three straight wins and a setback at Marietta. The Greyhounds, rebounding from losses, prepare for a high spirited battle with McKinley at the helm. The junior high opener features Athens Junior High versus Nelsonville Junior High at 7 o’clock.

Athens Nelsonville Bulldogs Marietta Greyhounds Gallipolia McKinleymen

Rome Sextet Upsets Dope With Victory

Rome girls upset Greens Run 22 to 19 to claim pride in a final-game win. Greens Run still tops standings with 10 wins, Stewart 9 1 1, Jacksonville Trimble 8 1 1. Rome boys also beat Greens Run 42 to 20 to clinch county title.

Greens Stewart Giria Jacksonville J-T Rome Quint Boya Beorge Lockman Rome

Romans Win Ends Battery B Streak At Armory Court

Stewart Romane led Romans to a 29 21 win over Battery B on Armory Court Wednesday night. The victory stops Battery B’s five game run and is the Romans second loss in seven starts.

Stewart Romane Battery B Soldiers Armory Court

Ohio grapplers prepare for Saturday match with state matmen

Ohio State’s wrestling team faces a close rival Saturday night at Ohio gym with Jim Stanley out due to a cold and Jack Karlin stepping in. H. L. Dickerson will umpire the match, praised for officiating. lineup changes include Rhoades at 26 pounds and Jon Mintic moving to heavyweight, with possible tweaks in 145 pounds.

Hor Olsen Ohio State Grapplers Ohio Gym Jim Stanley Buckeyes Jack Karlin Olgon Rhoades Hromshe Romehe Wells Ohio Jon Mintic Kermit Blosser

Three Athens Players Named to All Tournament Team

Athens junior high players Coury Kircher and Hardman led the local quintet to the Ohio Valley Junior High School tournament championship in Marietta. Coury Kircher Entwistle earned top forward and guard honors, with Hardman the high scorer at 38 points and Be named best forward.

HMREB Athens Marietta Coury Kircher Hardman Heveen Recotta Kircher Entwistle Joury Secktin Entwatie Pomeroy Junior High Vandy Ter

156 Pound Clash Opens Wrestling Match

Pound closes as Ruff or Breed White take the mat in the 156 pound clash. The opening bout of the match will get started promptly at 8 o'clock.

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