Bobcats Poised for Buckeye Title Push Despite Illnesses
Mitch reports the ELL Bobcats sit at 12 wins in 16 with one game left to claim the Buckeye title. Key scorers Lockman and Warshower are sidelined by influenza, threatening Denison clash. John Trace and Vern Wolfe spark play, but erratic passes risk setbacks. coach Grover aims to tighten defense and curb turnovers for a final bid.
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Bobcats
Buckeye
Denison
Goa Lockman
Mitch Hio
Muskingum
Jerry Warshower
George Lockman
Trial Dates for Olympiad Still Not Set
New York February 24 final track and field trials for the 1932 Olympic Games remain undecided as sponsors push two schedules. One calls for trials July 15-16 at Soldier Field Chicago, two weeks before Los Angeles opening. the other favors six weeks prior, ending July 30 in Los Angeles. Debate focuses on site fairness and peak performance, with California delegates arguing for central Chicago location while Pacific Coast representatives press back.
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U.R
United States
Ohe
Soldier Field
Chicago
Dan J. Ferris
Los Angeles
American Olympic Committee
New York Athletic Club
Pacific Coast
Avery A. Brundage
J. T. England
Baltimore
A. C. Gilbert
New Haven
California
St. Louis
Rich Banqueted Denison Coach Plans Spring Football
Rich George Rich, former University of Michigan athlete and new Denison University football coach, was due in Granville on February 24 to finalize spring practice preparations. He was honored at a banquet by the Denison Alumni Association in Cleveland the previous night.
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George Rich
University of Michigan
Denison University
Rich
Denison
Cleveland
New York
University of Illinois
Plato
Socrates
Madison Square Garden
James Londos
Athens
Greece
James McMillen
Urbana
Illinois
Londos
McMillen
Red Grange
Jim
Trace and Wolfe star as Muskie beat Muskingum 40 32
Ohio, led by John Trace and Vern Wolfe, defeated Muskingum 40 to 32 at home. Trace scored early baskets, Wolfe contributed 12 points, and Shadel Saunders and Harry Lackey anchored defense as Muskingum’s Vierebome faced tight coverage.
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Wolfe
Quint
Bickle
John Trace
Ohio
Vierebome
Russell
Muskies
Saunders
Brown
Lackey
Muskingum
Anderson
Zeyher
Wisconsin Beats Ohio State 28 24 in Madison
Wisconsin defeated Ohio State 28 to 24 in Madison as guards Nelson and Poser led with nine points each. Wickman played well before fouling out, while Russell and Mattison paced Ohio with five points apiece. Wisconsin edged ahead 23 to 9 in the second half before Ohio rallied, but Buckeyes fell short.
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U.P
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Badgers
Nelson
Poser
Wickman
Russell
Mattison
Ohio
Buckeye
Buckeyes
Robinson Beats Walsh In 100 Yard Dash At Illinois Meet
Betty Robinson of Chicago won the 100-yard dash in 11 1-10 seconds at the Illinois Military and Naval Athletic Association Games, beating Cleveland’s Stella Walsh who wore a bandaged left leg. Evelyn Hall and Ethel Harrington finished third and fourth for Chicago as Northwestern won the 360-yard shuttle relay over Notre Dame.
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U.P
Betty Robinson
Stella Walsh
Cleveland
Miss Walsh
Miss Robinson
Evelyn Hall
Ethel Harrington
Myrtle Cook
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Hall
Griffin Hanley
Tilden Extends Unbeaten Stretch In Pro Tour Bout
In Youngstown on February 24 Bill Tilden remained undefeated after beating Karel Kozeluh in straight sets 7-5 6-4. Tilden and Francis J. Hunter beat Kozeluh and Emmet Pare 7-5 6-4 in doubles, while Hunter defeated Pare 10-8 in singles. The Tilden Kozeluh troupe heads to Columbus tonight.
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Youngstown
U.P
Bill Tilden
Karel Kozeluh
Jack Curley
Kozeluh
Tilden
Francis J. Hunter
Emmet Pare
Hunter
Pare
Tilden-Kozelah
Columbus
Farr Defeats Berlier in Ten Round Clash in New Orleans
Johnny Farr of Cleveland shook off a 14 fight winning streak by Ervin Berlier in a 10 round decision at 152 pounds. The rugged light welterweight bout drew tense exchanges as Farr prevailed in New Orleans last night.
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Farr
New Orleans
U.R
Johnny Farr
Cleveland
Ervin Berlier
Berlier
Cleveland Indians Aiming For First Division Again
Manager Roger Peckinpaugh says the 1931 Cleveland Indians proved a first division club, rebounding from a midseason collapse to finish strong. He cites pitching, young prospects, and a solid defense led by an elite outfield as reasons Cleveland should remain among the top four and keep pennant hopes alive.
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Cleveland
Peckinpaugh
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Morgan Declares Retirement From Baseball
NEW ORLEANS Feb 24 Eddie Morgan of the Cleveland Indians says he is retired after a 26 homer season that set a team record His father J P Morgan jokes about him never playing again unless stopped Neighbors wonder if love of the game might lure him back for less pay while the Indians prepare for camp with Ferrell still absent and other pitchers arriving including Hudlin Harder and Shoffner
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Cleveland Indians
Eddie Morgan
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Cleveland Clan
Eddie
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Morgan Box Company
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Indians
Cleveland
Wesley Ferrell
Tribe
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Mel Harder
Clint Brown
Pete Jablonowski
Belve Bean
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Thomas
Craghead
Hildebrand
Joe Sprinz
Luke Sewell
Glenn Myatt
Akron Arms Arena hosts 10 round bout Christner vs Rocco
Akron heavyweight K. O. Christner faces Emmet Rocco of Youngstown in a ten round match at the Akron Armory tonight. Both fighters finished training Monday with workouts.
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Akron
U.P
Christner
Emmet Rocco
Youngstown
Arkon Armory
Charity Begins at Home Says Knute Rockne Elks Clash
Knute Rockne argues charity starts at home not in Los Angeles amid Elks discussions. A Scottish 17th century tale recalls a caddie hanged for stealing a golf ball. A golf anecdote claims a player’s best streak was three deuces in a row, likely told in the locker room. Report notes Reds cut Horace Ford pay by 4500 dollars, which would leave him owing.
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Knute Rockne
Los Angeles
Scotland
Reds
Horace Ford
Horace
Notre Dame Team Includes Kaplan Bri Lulata and O'Brien
Notre Dame fielded a squad led by Kaplan Bri Lulata and O'Brien. The roster lists these players among others as part of the team lineup, reflecting a period when the program showcased emerging talent and depth.
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Rails
Notre Dame
Kaplan, Bri
Lulata
O'Brien
Walker Favored To Beat Johnny Risko In Miami Bout
In Miami at Madison Square Garden arena promoter Pa Stribling projects a 30 000 crowd and about 75000 gate for a 10 round feature. Mickey Walker rated 6 to 5 favorite over Johnny Risko with Max Schmeling and Young Stribling boxing three round exhibitions as added attractions. Walker weighs around 166, Risko lighter by 25 to 30 pounds. both fighters boastful before the bout.
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Fifa
Mickey Walker
Johnny Risko
Miami Madison Square Garden Arena
Pa Stribling
Max Schmeling
W. L. “Young
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Walker
New York Boxing Commission
National Boxing Association
Cleveland
Risko
Detroit
Jack Sharkey
Bulldogs Tackle Logan for Second Time on Thursday
Ath ens High School Bulldogs travel to Logan for a Thursday night rematch with Logan High. In February, Ath ens lost 29-15 at home but led early in the first half. Coach Pete McKinley relies on Gooding Oberle St Clair and Gompf to challenge Logan, aiming for a tougher, closer contest.
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Logan
Norm Lefler
Athens High School
Logan High School
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Logan Basketeers
Athens
Pete McKinley
Loganites
Gooding
Oberle
St. Clair
Gompf
Early college football scores from Ohio University to Wisconsin
A sequence of game results lists Ohio University 4 Muskingum 32. Wisconsin 38 Ohio State 4. Yale 22 Princeton 20. Dartmouth M Brown 26. Columbia 45 Cornell 28. Duke 65 Sewanee 22. Providence 41 Worcester Tech 2. Kansas 27 Iowa State 16. Northwestern 45 Minnesota 23. Columbia 48 Cornell 28. Illinois 39 Indiana 25. Purdue 30 Michigan 21.
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Ohio University
Muskingum
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Yale
Princeton
Dartmouth
M. Brown
Columbia
Cornell
Duke
Sewanee
Providence
Worcester Tech
Kansas
Iowa State
Northwestern
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Purdue
Michigan
Wildcats Clinch Tie With 45 23 Victory Over Minnesota
Northwestern secured at least a share of the Big 10 title after a 45 to 23 win over Minnesota. With two games left, a single win or a Minnesota loss secures the championship in front of 13 182 spectators. Northwestern delivered one of its most decisive performances of the season.
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Cleveland
Ferrell
Hudlin
Miller
Walter Miller
Indians
Billy Evans
Crachead
Thomas
Hildebrand
Lee
Brown
Harder
Chicago
Northwestern
Minnesota
Swedish King Gustave wins mixed tennis title in Beaulieu
Beaulieu France Feb 24 King Gustave of Sweden and Betty Nuthall of England won the mixed doubles championship here defeating Miss Pon France and J T B Leader Jr England in the final round. The 70 year old Swedish king showed steady play and many difficult returns on the court.
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