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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1934

Page

7

Bobcats Rally Falls Short in Cincinnati OT Loss

Cincinnati completes overtime win over Ohio University 33 30 as Bobcats suffer scoring drought in second half. Berens and Austing spark late surge but cannot overcome six of nine free throws in final stretch.

Chai- Ohio University Bob of Cincinnati Bobcats Huntington College Miami Ohio Marshall Tam Ian Serge Cincinnati Berens Hs Henry Austing Bearcat Stightmare Clark Ballard Seerfrst Wals Berens

Ohio State Football Dilemma Stages Comic Look at Coaching

Columbus reports a stage satire on Ohio State football hiring as Willaman quits, St. John and the Athletic Board propose coaches from Shaughnessy to Godfrey, while the press and alumni push for a national reputation coach. Willaman moves to Western Reserve as satire ends.

Ralph Teatsorth Columbus Ohio State L. W. St. John Ohio State University Sam Willaman Press Willaman St. John Ohio State Athletic Board Saint Athletic Board Clark Shaughnessy Ohio Shaughnessy University of Chicago Harry Stuhldreher Don Peden Peden Ernie Godfrey Godfrey Noble Kiser

Akron Wooster clash may crown 1934 Ohio Conference champion

Akron at Wooster faces crucial 1934 title decision as Akron holds 11–1 and Wooster 9–2, following Akron’s 38–2 rout of Baldwin Wallace. Verne Sir Louis led Akron with 16 points while Heidel berg and Ashland split scoring leaders at 15 each. Bowling Green beat Ohio 33–20, Mount Union beat Hiram 45–27, Dayton lost to Hartham 34–27 with Stan Corbett top Dayton scorer at 11.

Akron Baldwin- Wallace Verne Sir Louis Ashland Heidelberg Tiffin Blum Berry Bowling Green Ohio Mount Union Hiram Dayton University of Dayton Flyers Hartham College of Richmond Ind Stan Corbett

State High School Association suspends Buchtel cage team

The State High School Athletic Association suspended Buchtel’s basketball team until next September for using an ineligible player Richard Kimble who had already reached the permitted high school years. Buchtel must forfeit its opening game to Coolville by 2 to 0 and the Rome Hollister game now opens at 2 pm.

State High School Association Buchtel Ohio University O. C. Bird State High School Athletic Association Richard Kimble Coolville Bird

Winter Book Sucker List Grows Daily

Henry McLemore reports on the Kentucky Derby winter books and the lure of large odds. He notes suckers chase big payouts despite cautionary wisdom from figures like Tom Kearney, explaining horses carry many ailments and odds at times mislead. The piece compares betting perception to Barnum and Victorian claims.

New York U.R Hatteras Golden Gate Commission Tom Kearney St. Louis Charles Fisher Mata Mata Hari Churchill Downs Phineas T Barnum Queen Victoria

KiZER SAYS HE'LL STAY AT PURDUE

Purdue athletic director and football coach Noble Kizer denied any move to Ohio State. He said he had only discussed other coaches with Ohio officials and would be at Purdue next year unless dismissed.

Kizer Chicago U.P Noble Kizer Purdue University Ohio State University Ohio State Ohio Purdue

Seeded players win in net meet in New York

The second day of the women's national indoor tennis championship left six of eight seeds alive for the round of eight. No. 1 Mrs. Harry C. Brunie of New York fell to Helen Pedersen of Stamford 2 6 10 8 7 5, in a decisive upset. Other favored survivors include Norma Taubele Jane Sharp Mil Meent Hirsh Helen Grawn Florence Le Boutillier and Helen Germaine.

New York U.R Harry C. Brunie Helen Pedersen Stamford Conn Norma Taubele Jane Sharp Los Angeles Mil

McGraw Expected to Improve in Uremia Battle

John J. McGraw, former Giants manager, was expected to show further improvement today in his uremia battle. The New Rochelle Hospital bulletin said he had a comfortable day with improved kidney function and general condition. temperature 103, pulse 92, respiration 30.

New York John J. McGraw Giants New Rochelle Hospital

Wilmington College Clinches Northwest Conference Title

A.R Wilmington College defeated Bluffton College 41 to 30 to clinch the Northwest Conference basketball title. The Tigers led 18 to 12 at halftime and widened the gap in the second half after Bluffton guard Creel was sidelined with four fouls.

Blufeton A.R Wilmington College Bluffton College Wilmington Creel Bluffton

Three Way Tie in World Billiards Championship

In New York on February 21 three cushions world championship leaders are Wesker Cochran Jay Bozeman and Johnny Layton each with seven wins and two losses. Willie Hoppe remains a threat in the final match tonight as Bozeman defeats Layton 50 to 25 and Cochran dominates Bozeman 50 to 25.

New York Wesker Cochran Jay Bozeman Johnny Layton Willie Hoppe Cochran Hoppe Bozeman Vallejo Calif Layton Sedalia

Ohio Soft Ball Association To Meet Saturday

The Ohio Soft Ball Association plans a two day meeting in Columbus to affiliate with the National Softball Association and the Ohio Recreation Federation. Officials will adopt a constitution and discuss a new rules code with district representatives, forming eight statewide districts.

Ohio Soft Ball Association Columbus National Softball Association Ohio Recreation Federation H. Ross Bunce National Rules Committee Association

Fight Results From Seattle Boxing Card

Kid Moro from Manila won a decision over Ah Wing Lee of Portland by 6 rounds. Al Lewis of Seattle defeated Jim Hill of Los Angeles by technical knockout in the 2nd round. Chalky Wright of Los Angeles knocked out Augie Soliz of Los Angeles in the fifth round.

Seattle Wash Kid Moro Manila Ah Wing Lee Portland Ore al Lewis Jim Hill Los Angeles Chalky Wright Augie Soliz

Bulldogs Battle Wellston In Key Southeast League Clash

Athens Red and Black men host Wellston tonight in a Southeastern League showdown that could drop Athens a notch in the standings. The core seniors Hardman Spelser Whipple Tribe Henry end their high school careers as the Bulldogs seek to stay in a first place tie with Pomeroy while Wellston arrives fresh from a 90 16 win over Middleport.

Athens Wellston Gilmore Marietta New Boston Bulldogs Athens Five Pomeroy Middleport Hardman Hhs Bulldog Spelser Whipple Tribe Henry

Rutland Court Tourney Opens With High School and Independent Teams

Rutland hosts the county basketball tournament at the high school gym this Thursday through Saturday. High school teams battle for county title and a spot in the Sectional Close B tournament, with top contenders Toppers Plaine and Racine likely meeting in the final. Independent squads, including the Civilian conservation camp five, also compete in opening rounds.

Rutland Chester Racine Harrisonville Civilian Conservation Camp Rutland Independents

Ex-Giant Hurler Spencer Sent to Columbus Bees

Pitcher Glenn Edward Spencer, once with the New York Giants, was optioned today to the Columbus club of the American Association. The 2 year old right hander has moved through Cincinnati St. Louis and Pittsburgh systems since beginning in 1926 with Binghamton.

Columbus Glenn Edward Spencer New York Giants Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Columbus Club American Association Spencer Cincinnati Bob O'Farre Reds Binghamton Columbia Southern Association Pittsburgh Wichita

Basketball Scores From Various Games Across The Nation

Cincinnati edged Ohio University in overtime 33 to 38. Ohio Wesleyan defeated Miami. Akron led Baldwin Wallace 38 to 20. Ashland 39 Heidleberg 23. Bowling Green 33 Ohio Northern. Mount Union 45 Hiram 27. Earlham 27 Dayton 27 Wilmington 41 Bluffton W. Duquesne 40 Temple 26. Georgetown 3. Canisius 27 Georgia Tech 43 Sewanee 27. Geneva 49 Carnegie Tech 18. Mississippi 36 Miss State 35 Rice 46 Texas A and M 35 South Carolina 28 Duke 23. St Thomas 52 Buckner 27 Texas A and M 35 Arkansas 2 Texas Christian 30 Baylor 4. Hope 37 Albion 3 Kalamazoo 26 Manchester 23 Oregon 28 Idaho 27.

Cincinnati Ohio U Ohio Wesleyan Miami Akron Baldwin-Wallace Ashland Heidleberg Bowling Green Ohio Northern Mount Union Hiram Earlham Dayton Wilmington Bluffton W. Duquesne Temple Georgetown Canisius Georgia Tech Sewanee Geneva Carnegie Tech Mississippi Miss. State Rice Texas A South Carolina Duke St. Thomas Buckner Texas A. & M Arkansas Texas Christian Baylor Hope Albion Kalamazoo Manchester Oregon Idaho

Midshipman Jack and Hi Nellie at Majestic and Ohio

The Majestic shows Bruce Cabot in Midshipman Jack with Navy approval and careful censorship. Paul Muni stars in Hi Nellie at the Ohio with Glenda Farrell and James Donlan.

Majestic Bruce Cabot Ohio Paul Muni Nellie COURT Rod LaRocque Navy Department RKO Radio Pictures United States Naval Academy Annapolia Maryland Navy Academy Hays Organization Thedustry Rko-Radio Pictures Frank Wead F. McGrew Willis Christy Cabanne Jack Jack Austin Cabot Betty Furness Frank Albertson John Darrow Margaret Seddon Purnell Pratt Arthur Florence Lake Oulo Warner Bros Ohio Theater Glenda Farrell Ned Sparke Muni James Donlan Sing Sing Jimmy Delan Big News George Chandler

Daniel Haynes Understudy Turned Leading Man in The Green Pastures

Daniel L. Haynes, a singing screen star, rises from understudy to star in The Green Pastures, portraying Adam and Hezdrel. From Brooklyn printer to Broadway understudy with Show Boat and Hallelujah, he gained fame for Ol Man River and The End of the Road, now headlining at Memorial Auditorium on Monday February 26.

Daniel L. Haynes Adam Hezdrel Haynes Charlies Gilpin Gilpin Brooklyn Prea Ver Ziegfeld Jules Bledsoe New York King Victor Zeke

Kline Injured Delayed Arrival For Phillies Spring Training

Columbus pitcher Rab Kline, a right handed thrower for the Philadelphia Nationals, will miss the start of spring training after fracturing his left elbow in a fall on an icy sidewalk at home. Doctors expect about six weeks before he can play.

Columbus Rab Kline Philadelphia Nationals

Unclear dramatic episode influences film story in Mollywood

A fragment discusses a scene crafted for a Mollywood production where an onlookers camera captures the moment and the episode is woven into the tale of "S. O. B Toe there" in an unexpected way.

Mollywood

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