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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

23

County Basketball Plains Five Tournament Here

The Plains defeated Troy 35 to 16 in a county basketball tournament at Ohio University gym with 23 games scheduled over Friday and Saturday. Key players included Richarg and Naghy who led scoring as Green Run and Rome-Carbondale matchups highlighted the round.

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Ohio State Drops Hard Fought Mount Minnesota Game

Ohio State basketball struggles in Western Conference tilt asMinnesota rally shifts momentum late in the second half. Key moments include a critical foul on Janine Ferry and a late Ohio State stretch stymied by Gopher defense. Wesley Kesler leads OSU scoring as Minnesota pulls away.

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Yankees Face Pitching Gaps and Infield Upgrades

The Yankees aim to compete in a tough American League, focusing on adding top pitchers and two infielders. The defense and double play efficiency are under review, with veterans Sewell Gehrig Lazzeri Tory Chapman and Besse plus Arris Werber Atlanta? All eyes on spring auditions as rookies and minor leaguers are evaluated for potential roles.

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Wes Ferrell Back in Ford in Cleveland Pivot

Cleveland hoped Ferrell would ease front office worries as he signed a 1931 contract and rejoined the team in New Orleans while holdouts for higher salaries linger among Evers Hodapp and Morgan. The advance Indtions quartet joined officials for the spring camp ahead of March 3 reporting.

Cleveland Billy Cvans Ma Clevelaand Indens Wesley Ferrel Ade Xance New Orleans Ferrell Greenabom Ferrall Ewl Averill Johnny Hodapp Evens Alva Bradley Loubiane Héde Morgan Morgen Biy Kemper Louisiana Box& Lumber Company Clint Brown Mel Hardler Welter Miller Anburn Shoffner Roger Peckinpaugh

Rufus Putnam Playground Opens Season Basketball Tourney

Rufus Putnam Playground opened Saturday with a city elementary schools basketball tournament. Central East Side and Mechanicsburg compete as teams from area schools, with finals set for next Saturday. Activities this semester include basketball volleyball and several indoor games supervised by Ohio University students.

Boufie Putnam Ruftur Putnam Central East Sida Mechanicsburg Physical Educatin Department Ohio University East Rufus Fuinam Mechanicaburg Bis Mechanicsburg Team Two Rufus Putnam Mechanicsburg Girl

rookie year prospects cited in stray league notes

A garbled draft cites optimism for rookies and a plan to study Yonkers for clarity. The speaker recalls joining the Cubs and managing across leagues, mentioning former big league figures and coaches with unclear roles amid scrambled phrasing.

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Buchtel and Hollister Win over Carbondale in tight games

Waterloo boys edged Carbondale 34 18 as Buchtel and Hollister stars led scoring. Luchtey and Stevens paced the Waterloo attack while White brothers shared high honors for Carbondale. In the girls game Waterloo's Shingter and Baughnan led the way as Carbondale fell 43 12.

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Greens Run Girls Rome Boys Champs

Greens Run girls and Rome boys earned championships with Rome securing its sixth straight win while Greens Run fought hard until the final whistle. Key players Banko and Beagley led Greens Run’s offense as Rome’s lineup, led by Tinton and Duedy, dominated in the interior.

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Bobcats Face Muskingum as Buckeye Title Hopes Highlight Home Stretch

Ohio University basketball eyes a ninth straight home game win against Muskingum Monday, aiming to secure first in the Buckeye Conference. Key players like George Backman and Butch Grover may miss action, while Jerry Warshower anchors the lineup.

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Kid Francis Defeats Shea in One Round Victory

New York boxing notes Italy’s Kid Francis defends light heavyweight title by unanimous decision over Eddie Shea of Chicago in a one round bout. Shea was favored at 2 to 1. Francis led in rounds four to three with three even, showing harder, direct punches.

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Shade Favor Raps High Benool in Scoring Clash

A fragmented report shows Shade and Albany teams contending at the Oh Tout te Unstry Hall venue. The game features Nichols as Albany’s sole standout, with Dabo leading a five-flag play. Two lineups were used.

Biaht Sapp Ladi Albany Nichols Dabo Joer Eae Slakhtg

Purple Panthers win eighth straight in rough win

Pomeroy High School’s Purple Panthers upset Gallipolis Blue Devils 16 to 7 at halftime and 30 to 13 in the final. Key players Dye and Gallipoli featured with 15 and 10 points while Cohen added 11 for Pomeroy.

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Glouster Clinches League Title With Final Win

Glouster defeats McConnelsville 23 to 19 at home on Friday night to clinch the league title. New Concord finishes second. Glouster holds sole lead as the season ends.

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