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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

Page

9

Herd Seeks Revenge Against Marshall in Huntington

Butch Grover faces selection woes as Marshall College and Cincinnati tale loom. The Bobcats travel to Huntington to confront the Herd in a pivotal showdown with Don Humphreys sidelined by a sprain.

Herd Bobcats Cincinnati Butch Grover Marshall College Huntington Butch West Virginia Tom Candelet Marshal Don Humphreys Tte Candelet Ohio

Hounds Host To Panthers Friday Night

Nelsonville prepares for the final season game against Pomeroy after key players Calvin Lancaster Rex Dilcher and Dix Powell depart this spring. A win could clinch the Southeastern Ohio League title for New Boston with three Greyhounds set to graduate. The Scarlet Streaks and Pomeroy Purple Kittens contest second in the girls league, both teams having beaten Logan and Gallipolis and favored to perform well on their home floor.

Bob Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Pomeroy Panthers Greyhounds Greys Hounds New Boston Greyhound Calvin Lancaster Rex Dilcher Dix Powell Dilcher Nelsonville Scarlet Streaks Pomeroy Purple Kittens Logan Gallipolis W Wellston

Referee Decision Looms for Carnera Loughran Title Fight

Miami officials must choose a referee for the Primo Carnera Tommy Loughran title bout by tomorrow night after talks between managers and the Miami Boxing Commission ended without agreement. The commission had offered Leo Shea Charles Wheeler and Red McLaughlin as choices while Gunhout Smith was rejected for a license.

Miami Fia U.P Primo Carnera Tommy Loughran Miami Boxing Commission Loughran Joe Smith Carnera Bill Duffy Buddie Leo Shea Charles Wheeler Red McLaughlin Gunhout Smith New York

Nothing Wrong States Action Says Rightmire

Ohio State President George W. Rightmire defended OSU’s negotiations for Noble Kizer against Purdue alumni claims of un sportsmanlike conduct. He asked if they spoke to Kizer or Purdue’s president and questioned OSU’s procedure while athletic director L W St John had talked with Kizer who would consider the matter further.

Columbus Indianapolis Purdue University Ohio State University George W. Rightmire Ohio State Today Noble Kizer Purdue Rightmire Ohio State Kizer Clarence Laylin Ohio State Athletic Board L. W. St. John

Casey Stengel Ideal Man for Brooklyn Post

Henry McLemore argues Casey Stengel is the best choice for managing Brooklyn, highlighting his experience charisma and baseball insight as fits for the team. The piece analyzes his leadership style and potential impact on the Dodgers organization.

Casey Stengel Brooklyn Post

County Court Tourney Opens at Ohio University Gym

The Athens County high school basketball tournament starts Friday at Ohio University gym with only one of twelve original entrants. Rome and Hollister meet at 2 pm followed by Carbondale vs The Plains at 3 pm and Ames-Hern vs Albany at 5 pm amid ineligible suspensions and potential reschedulings.

Ohio University Gymnasium Rome Hollister Mollister Carbondale the Plains Ames-Hern Albany New Marshfield Carbondale-Plains Ames Hern-Albany Buchtel Rame- Hollister State High School Association Ames-Bern

Wellston Beats Athens for Southeast League Crown

Wellston Rockets upset Athens Bulldogs 27 to 22 on the Bluff court to seize the league title. Pisher led Wellston with a flurry of late baskets as Athens struggled with erratic shooting and turnovers. Preston and Tribe each scored seven for Athens, while Hardman managed three field goals. Marietta Junior High edged the Bulldog Pups 17 in the preliminary.

Athens High School Golden Rockets Wellston Bluff Court Bulldogs Athens Hardman EB. Ramsey Welleton Tribe Speiser Fisher Preston Rockets Pisher Wellston Pointer Marietta Cubs Bulldog Pister R. Raney Ramery Howell Mardman Whipple G O- Entwistle Ratory Ramsey Speer

Flatbush Fans Hopeful Stengel Takes Dodgers Chair

New York February 22. Flatbush fans anticipate Casey Stengel becoming Dodgers manager after Max Carey is fired. Stengel may accept the piloting job amid a $6000 annual coaching salary and Dodgers salary cuts, Carey claiming the firing breaks precedent and blames press scrutiny.

New York Flatbush Casey Washington Casey Stengel Dodgers Ebbets Field Carey Max Carey Max

Meigs County Cage Meet Opens Tonight

Rutland hosts the Meigs County basketball tournament opening games with Tuppers Plains favored to beat Chester. Harrisonville seeks a tough test against Racine while CCC meets Butland Independents in a toss up. A capacity crowd is expected.

Rutland Meigs County Basketba

Wrestling results show varied throws across cities and partners

In New York Ridgewood Grove Joe Savoldi faced Manie Zeller and others trading throws. Chicago saw many bouts with body scissors. Des Moines featured a draw between Rudy Laditizi and Joe Devito with international throwers present. Kansas City and Dallas events listed multiple pairings and outcomes under referees.

New York Ridgewood Grove Joe Savoldi Michigan Manie Zeller Germany Ernie Dusek Orgaha Sid Nabors Memphis George Calza Italy Jagat Singh India Charlie Webb Brooklyn Benny Ginsberg Chicago Sammy Stein New Jersey Yanka Zelezniak Aussie Des Moines Rudy Laditizi Joe Devito St. Louis Jack Patterson Australia George Keverly Hollywood Cal Mike Markof Milwaukee Rio

Zippers Near Court Crown Zippers Near Court Crown In 'Crucial' Game

University of Akron beat Wooster 82 36 to strengthen its claim to the Ohio Conference title. Missing star Russ Estey, Akron trailed at times but Verne Sir Louis led with 14 points while Bob Sekerak and Ed Willet starred for Wooster. Case defeated John Carroll 29 28 to stay in the tight conference race.

United Press University of Akron Ohio Wooster Akron Russ Estey Bob Sekerak Ed Willet Verne Sir Louis Heidelberg Oberlin Case Cleveland John Carroll Hiram

Billiard Meet Narrows To Cochran Layton Title Showdown

The world three cushion billiard championship narrows to a Cochran versus Layton final after Layton eliminated Bozeman and Cochran defeated Hoppe. Both players have one win and one loss, while Hoppe and Bozeman end with mixed results as the event concludes.

New York Welker Cochran San Francisco Johnny Layton Sedalia Layton Jay Bozeman Cochran Willie Hoppe Hoppe Bozeman Allen Hall Chicago Cochran-Layton

Invitations Mailed for National Intercollegiate Meet

Ohio State University Natatorium will host the national intercollegiate swimming meet on March 30 and 31 with entry blanks sent to more than three schools and over 100 swimmers expected. The following week the National AAU championships will run April 4 to 6 featuring Dick Degener Jim Cristy Jim Githula Jack Medica and Andy Fela among entrants. The AAU meet marks the first time it is held outside Chicago.

Columbus New Concord Steubenville Akron Youngstown Ada Defiance Sandusky Toledo Cincinnati Dayton Westerville Dover Caldwell Kent Lorain McDonald, Wooster Carey Leipsic Lima Norwalk Gallipolis Waverly Bellefontaine Wilmington U.2 Ohio State University Dick Degener Jim Cristy Michigan Jim Githula Southern California Jack Medica University of Washington Andy Fela Ohio State Chicago

Renner Recovering From Appendicitis in Youngstown

Youngstown backfield star Bill Renner of the University of Michigan youth team is recuperating after an appendectomy performed yesterday in Youngstown. Doctors say he is progressing and should return to action soon.

Youngstown Bill Renner University of Michigan Yooth

Reds crack under contract talks as key players protest

Cincinnati news reports that three regulars Chick Hafey Jim Bottomley and Ernie Lombardi have voiced dissatisfaction with their contract offers while Tony Piet has signed a deal as a new second baseman.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Chick Hafey Jim Bottomley Ernie Lombardi Tony Piet

Columbus Red Birds Trade Neal Caldwell for Two Pitchers

The Columbus Red Birds traded first baseman Neal Caldwell to El Mira for pitchers Ken Ash and DeJane Wetherell.

Columbus U.P Columbus Red Birds Neal Caldwell Elmira Ken Ash Dejane Wetherell

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