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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1931

Page

4

Bobcats Open Final Week With Muskingum Home Tilt

Mitch's Musings notes the Ohio University Bobcats host Muskingum in their final home game before a Friday trip to Denison as the 1981 season nears its close. The piece highlights the expected defensive challenge against high scoring Muskingum and the must-win vibe of the Buckeye Conference finale.

Bobcats Muskingum Granville Denison Buckeye Mitch Hio Muskingum College Muskies

Wisconsin Track Team Favored After Quad Meet Win

Wisconsin emerged as the favorite for the Big 10 indoor title after beating Ohio State Chicago and Northwestern in Evanston. The Badgers totaled 46 points, Ohio State 42, Chicago 22, Northwestern 20, with Wisconsin winning all events except the two hurdles. The league meet is set for Madison March 6 and 7.

Chicago Wisconsin Ohio State Northwestern Evanston Madison Wis

Fauitless Cleaners Finish Second in Ohio Bowling Meet

In Columbus the Fauitless Cleaners of Marion placed second with a 2991 pin total led by L Schuler’s 249 196 and 151. Hudson Essex of Troy placed fourth with 2959 while Burt Foundry To ledo led at 3010. Seibert and Rantz of Toledo won doubles 1240. Sanders of Dayton second 1231. Sanders also led all events with 1938.

Columbus U.P Fauitless Cleaners Marion Ohio State L. Schuler Hudson-Essex Troy R. Saul Burt Foundry Toledo Seibert and Rantz Tommy Zavakos Sanders Dayton W. Glass Steubenville Simmerle J. Lanahan Cincinnati J. Barsonte En Philadelphia

Tilden Extends Lead With Win Over Kozeluh in Cincinnati

William Tilden defeated Karel Kozeluh 8 6, 6 3 in Cincinnati, extending his hold on the professional tennis world. The match drew the largest crowd ever to attend a Cincinnati tennis event.

Cincinnati U.R William T. Tilden Karel Kozeluh Tilden Kozeluh

Bobcats Meet Muskies Tonight Home Season for 1931

Athens High fell to Portsmouth 42 12 as Cropper and Bricker led the Bulldogs’ quick attack in Portsmouth. The Buckeye era ends with a Muskingum visit. Jerry Warshower’s local finale and Grover’s lineup prepare to defend an eight game win streak.

Portsmouth Southern Ohio Bulldogs Athens High School Portsmouth High School Cropper Bricker Woodard Bulldog Wood C. Fields Jerry Warshower Jerry Bobcats Vlerehome Muskingum Grover Cincinnati F. T Grim Adwnicnemmias Moore Doll Horr Noel Dale Athens BE. Fields Wilton

Big 10 Title At Stake In Tilt Tonight

Northwestern leads the Big 10 race by one game awaiting a showdown with Minnesota in Minneapolis. A Northwestern win virtually clinches the title. Minnesota win would keep the race tied at eight wins and two losses.

Tilt Chicago U.P Northwestern Minnesota Minneapolis Wildcats Gophers

Willaman Approached by Western Reserve for Coach Post

Offered post in Cleveland Feb 23. Sam Willaman, Ohio State mentor and former high school coach here a decade ago, has been approached by Western Reserve University about filling its vacant football coaching position. Gordon Locke, Reserve athletic director, said they would talk if Willaman is interested.

Cleveland U.P Sam Willaman Ohio State University Western Reserve University Ito Willaman Gordon Locke Reserve

Wage cuts seen as hindrance to recovery says bank

Foreman State National Bank warns wage reductions would harm recovery by delaying price stabilization and delaying normal business. Alaska offers 65 000 square miles of farm land for homesteading, with over 360 acres already cultivated.

Foreman State National Bank Chicago Alaska

Brooklyn Robins Stronger Than Last Year Says Manager

Manager Wilbert Robinson predicts Brooklyn Robins will finish 1 2 3 in 1931, claiming a stronger club than 1930 with improved left field and second base. He notes new additions Lefty O’Doul Fresco Thompson Ernest Lombardi and Jack Quinn plus returning stars Babe Herman and Rube Bressler.

Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Robins Brooklyn Atring Johnny Frederick Rube Bressler Rube York Lefty O'Doul Fresco Thompson Ernest Lombardi al Lopes Luque Pea Ridge’ Day Kansas City Bissonnette Moore Finn Nowers Thompson Wright Slade Gilbert Warner Babe Herman Frederick O'Doul the Boone Max Rosenfeld Toledo Bissonette

Equipoise Heads 180 Derby Entries From 8 Owners

New York report notes A R C Whitney's Equipoise leads a field of 180 horses through eight owners vying for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 16. Poised with six to one futures odds, Equipoise won eight races and $156,835 last year. Belair Stud and Greentree Stable join Sagamore in nominating multiple contenders, while last year's juvenile crown contenders mostly return. Jamestown is absent. Only four fillies named: Sunny Lassie, Anne Arundel, Martha Jones, and Astrakhan.

New York A.r—C. V. Whitney Churchill Downs I.poise Belair Stud Gallant Fox Greentree W. J. Zeigler Sunny Lassie Sylvester la Anne Arundel Martha Jones Looney & Jones A. J. Richardeson Astrakhan

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