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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

35

Warshower and Lockman Among Leading Scorers

Ohio high school basketball eliminations begin this week across 16 class A and 0 class B schools, with district and state tournaments set for March 20 and 21. Buckeye Conference leaders Denison and Ohio University vie atop the standings as Otto Walker and Eric Gandrup pace scoring.

Columbus Ohio High Ohio Stivers High School Dayton Clam A St. Mary's High School Lancaster H. R. Townsend ON High School Athletic Association Cleveland Toledo Findlay Kandusky Defiance Bucyrus Association Ohio University Saemcetecesees Denison Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Eee Miami FG. FT. TP O. Walker Mycky Warshower Dickerson Nelson Cincinnati Lockman Ered Jarrett Miami Se Barrett

Wesleyan Bowed in Buckeye Title Bid as Denison and Ohio Rally

Wesleyan stumbled in the Buckeye Conference race with a 29 28 overtime loss to Miami, and a 28 20 defeat by Ohio after an earlier round. Denison then beat Wesleyan 52 29, keeping the title chase alive for a split if Denison borrows further wins. Ohio’s Bobcats and Denison still factor in the crown as Columbus baseball eyes TV expansion and farm system moves under Branch Rickey.

Wesleyan Buckeye Miami Ohio Denison

Ohio State Bowling Tournament Weekends Schedule

Columbus hosts the third weekend of Ohio State Bowling Tournament action beginning tonight with Delaware, Cleveland and Columbus teams. Saturday features Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton North Canton Toledo and Sunday brings New Philadelphia Troy Lockland Cincinnati Columbus Martins Ferry Mount Vernon Canton Cleveland and Marion teams.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Delaware Cleveland Cincinnati Cleveand Deyton North Canton Toedo New Philadelphia Troy Lockand Martins Perry Mt. Vernon Canton Marion

Jones Defeats Sekyra in Eight in Philadelphia Bout

Feb 20 report from Philadelphia says Billy Jones, a Black light heavyweight, won an easy eight round decision against Joe Sekyra of Dayton. In another fight Willard Dix of New York stopped Richard Romano of Philadelphia in the second round.

Street Car Service To End In Marietta Soon

At a Wednesday conference of the Marietta City Council and Monongahela West Penn Public Service Corp officials, street car operations in Marietta were pictured as operating at a sustained loss with the margin worsening each month, signaling an early abandonment. The report also mentions unrelated notes about Primo Camera and Jimmy Maloney.

Marietta Mariett Monongahela West Penn Public Service Corporation

Stronger Cubs pitching in 1991 pennant push says Hornsby

Rogers Hornsby argues the Cubs will win the pennant in 1991 with a stronger pitching staff. He cites additions Bob Smith Jake May and Sweetland plus established arms Root Malone Bush and Blake. He praises hitters Mack Wilson Kiki Cuyler Gabby Hartnett Riggs Stephenson and notes youngster Johnny Moore and infielders Lat Weedy Bruen and Lester Bell as key contributors.

Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Cubs Bob Smith Boston Bob Smith Jake May Reds Sweetland Phillies Jess Petty Root Malone Bush Blake Young Teachout Mack Wilson Kiki Cuyler Gabby Hartnett Riggs Stephenson Hilly Expwet Blair Hornsby Johnny Moore Los Angeles O. K Denny Taylor Lester Bell Weedy Bruen St. Lewis New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago

Big Leaguers Start South for Training Camp

Major League clubs began southward travel to start spring training. Giants, Yankees, and Braves left New York for camps in Florida and Texas with rosters and coaches noted. Cubs and Pirates already in California.

New York South Giants Frank Hogan St. Louis San Antonio Tex Yankees St. Petersburg Flo Joe McCarthy Art Fletcher Brooklyn Peece Clearwater Boston Braves Fla Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates California

Ginger Tolliver and the Red Thrush Club Mystery

Ginger Tolliver in Red Thrush Iowa organizes a youthful country club. Bard Yolloway and Italian singers join, schemes unfold, and Ginger vanishes. Phil Tolliver mobilizes detectives, ransom plot forms, while friends hunt by river and old mill with suspense over her fate.

Ginger Ella Tolliver Phil van Doorn Huntor Red ‘Hrosh Iowa Crom Bee Bard Yolloway Hed Thrust Ginger Jolie de Vivre Speed Rose Pat Ry Scams Speed Wally Eddy Jackson Ging Eddy Wiaser Diddy Patty Dard Beniie Cileage Bixter Cotton Colton Plaid Segge Jenky Brooks Phil Bard Malcolm Reynolds Chicago S Bard Mr. Tolliver Woornbee Phll Mill Rush Jenky Pietro Eddy Jack Jose de Vivre

Tilden Beats Kozelu h in Indoor Championship Match

In Baltimore on February 201, Tilden defeated Kovelah in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their world indoor professional championship series. Curley’s salaried players moved to Boston for a third appearance as Kovelah blamed poor lighting for his lingering form.

Baltimore Bul Tilden Karel Koxeluh Jack Curley Boston Tilden New York Kovelah

Sked Changes for Dayton Football 1981 Schedule

University of Dayton shifts 1981 football games after North Dakota cancels Nov 14 contest. John Carroll game moved to Nov 14 from Oct 16. WM Broaddus College gains Oct 16 date in Dayton. Athletic Director Harry C Baujan announces the revisions as the schedule adapts to the cancellation.

SKED Dayton U.P University of Dayton North Dakota Harry C. Baujan John Carroll WM. Broaddus College Philippi W. Va

Market Chief from Ohio Named at Washington County Farm

Chosen market chief A Fleming of Orchard Knob west of Muckingum near Lowell takes charge of the Bureau of Markets for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Appointed by Director F I Guthrey, Fleming will oversee shipping point inspections, marketing analysis, and state fair agricultural duties, with Columbus first on his inspection list.

Marietta A. Fleming Washington County Orchard Knob Muckingum Lowell Bureau of Markets Ohio Department of Agriculture F. I. Guthrey Fleming Ohio Columbus

Bulldogs Aim For Portsmouth Fray On Saturday Night

Athens High School Bulldogs travel to Portsmouth for a pivotal game against Portsmouth High School Saturday night. Coach Edward Sharpe predicts a tough test after earlier season setbacks and emphasizes disciplined defense to counter Portsmouth’s elusive forwards. Local junior high results show improving effort as teams prepare for upcoming county and regional showdowns.

Bulldogs Athens High School Portsmouth Portsmouth High School Portemouth Waneaville Red Tornado Portamouth Athens Tilgh Beto Woodard Wilson Marchant Fields Geach Vete McKinley Croy Balen Shannon C. Fielda Trenton Vainiy Reme High School Reme St. Mary’s Five Ohio University Jacksonville Chesterbill Rome Logan Marietta High School Edward Sharpe Marietta Chillicothe

Basketball scores from Mount Union and peers

Mount Union defeated Muskingum 47 to 44 while Wooster beat Chertin 70 to 44. Other listed results include Cedarville 17 over Georgia Bl 18, Tennessee 18 over St. Louis 26, Kansas Aggies 15 over Davidson 35, and South Carolina 26.

Mount Union Muskingum Wooster Chertin Lies Cedarville Georgia Tennessee St. Louie Kansas Aggies Davidson South Carolina

Toledo Beats Brooklyn In League Basketball Match

Toledo defeated Brooklyn 32 to 40 in a fast American League basketball game last night. Brooklyn guard Cooney led scorers with six field goals while Toledo held a half time edge 17 to M.

Toledo U.P Brooklyn Cooney

Shea and Francia Feathers Clash In New York Title Bout

New York hosts a featherweight title fight returning Shea from a six year exile to face Francia. Francia is praised as the division’s best technician while Shea, a hard puncher with 72 knockouts, seeks the world crown in a bout billed as a pivotal showdown with high stakes and strong exhibition of power versus skill.

New York UPR Roivey Francia Shea LaBarhda Shea Ated Rotts Hattalino Charley Phili Rosenberge Rosenberg

Sport Shorts: Boat St Goddard Leads Derby Contenders

Report highlights St Goddard of Manitoba winning a long drive to command a lead in the Quebec Derby route as Dog Derby season progresses. Mentions Notre Dame star Kell, Ohio State’s swimming and basketball teams, and Mt Union’s basketball title pursuit with strong showings against Wooster and Cedarville.

Boat St. Goddard Manitoba Peter Goddard Quebec

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