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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1932

Page

5

Wittenberg DePauw Show Strong Buckeye Conference Tone

Ohio college basketball opens with Wittenberg at Wabash and DePauw vs Cincinnati in a schedule mixing Buckeye and Northwest Conference play. The piece notes Wittenberg DePauw Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati and Denison as contenders with Ohio State awaiting Illinois and Iowa clashes, plus December results and upcoming interconference games.

Ralph Teatworth Ohio Buckeye Northwest Ghisons Ohio State Illinois Urbana Cincinnati Wittenberg Otto University DePauw Denison Miami Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Wabish Ashland Vanderbilt Toledo University Mt. Union Case Heidelberg Hiram Marietta Xavier Mt. Union Case John Carrol Findlay Toledo Bowling Green Defiance Bluffton Western Reserve Wilmington Monmouth College of Illnois Wooster

Bobcats Face Wilmington as Buckeye Schedule Nears Start

Mitch's Musings reports the Ohio Bobcats ending a tough road trip with a game against Wilmington College after losses to Michigan State and Toledo. The piece notes their season record at one win four losses, cites shooting struggles, and previews three upcoming games including a Buckeye Conference opener vs DePauw. Roy Mills is sidelined with a wrist sprain, with hopes for return before the DePauw game.

Bobcats Michigan State Toledo Wimington Wilmington College FCU Ohin Westminster Coltege Buckeye Wilmington Marlette DePaww Greencastle Tndiana DePauw Roy Mills Lneup Mills Grover

Gibbons and Kane Noted In Notable Ring Psychology

The piece recalls Sammy Gibbons and Eddie Kane forcing champion Jack Dempsey to endure a sunlit 10 minute wait in a hostile arena at Sheloy Bront nine years ago. Dempsey faded, while Johnson and Burns in 1908 staged a psychology play in Australia with Johnson eventually winning.

Ommy Gibbons Eddie Kane Wre Jock Dempsey Sheloy Bront Gibbons Dempsey Jack Johnson Tommy Burns Australia Johnson Tommy Jack Burns

Burns and Jack Clash as Police Intervene in Ring

In a tense bout, Burns fumed and roared as the tables turned. Jack later recalled his own struggle, saying he could have stopped Burns in a round but pressed on until the police intervened and saved him from further trouble.

Burns Jack

Walker Schmeling Bout Nearing Signature Day

Contracts for a 15 round heavyweight title bout between Germany’s Max Schmeling and American Mickey Walker will be signed Wednesday. The fight reportedly could be held in Miami on February 25 under the Madison Square Garden Corporation of Illinois. Schmeling to take 40 percent of gate receipts. Walker’s purse details not disclosed.

New York Stax Hiadle Gan John Clinnin Joe Jacobd Chicago Mickey Walker Madison Square Garden Fiorida

Tunney Names Prime Heavyweights in One Class

Gene Tunney places Sehmeling Sharkey Carnera in one heavyweight bracket while noting Dempsey would likely miss the group. He cites Greb as his toughest fight and praises Dempsey's courage, comparing him to a wounded lioness. The lecture drew 500 Welfare Island inmates.

New York U.P Sehmeling Sharkey Carnera James J Gene) Tunney Jack Dempsey Tunney Welfare Island Penitentary Harry Greb Greb Firpo Dempsey Hieh

Southern California Wins Roses Game In Charity Showdown

Southern California defeated the previously undefeated Tur Iane eleven 21 to 12 in the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena California. Trojan quarterback Shaver led a strong first half drive as Broto showed sharp form in local fanfare.

Southern California Tur Iane Pasndena Calif Broto Shaver Trojan Fang

Cookie Cunningham Signs with Ros enblum Celtics

Har eld Cookie Cunningham, former Onlutate University center, signed by the Ros enblum Celtics. He previously played for the Chicago Bruins and is listed as a center.

Cleveland Hareld Cookie Cunningham Onlutate University Rosenblum Celtics Chicago Bruins Cunningham

Multi-sport hopes amid high school to college transitions

The piece notes Northwestern High School denied Johnny Hackett football to pursue diving, later making the team and leading to his Detroit University captaincy. It also mentions Davidson aiming to become a five-sport athlete at Capait University and Athens Georgia Athletic events netting $188,703 for the University of Georgia from 1930 to 1932, led by football receipts of $177,000.

Detrot Jan UB Atlntic Northwestern High Jonnny Hackett Hackett Renelica University of Detroit Columbus, San Pe Davidson Capaiet University Sonogl Davidson Vatelty Fetter Athens University of Georgia Ted

Willard's Son Shines for Glendale High School

Willard Jr., 17, son of the former heavyweight champion, stars as a 6 foot 2 guard for Glendale High School football. He stands tall and strong, showing promise on the gridiron while eschewing boxing.

Willard Glendale Cal Dan Cess Willard, Jr

Polo season under way in Southern California without Bill Rogers

The Southern California polo season opens with no presence by Bill Rogers, the film comedian and noted polo player, as others ride each Sunday. Rogers stays away, reportedly covering the Manchurian war.

Los Angeles Southern California Bill Rogers Rogers

Salvation Army Sets Up a String Band in West Union Street

The Alz pleca string band formed from Salvation Army members will practice Thursday night under Bernard Stone and, after weeks of rehearsal, perform at Salvation Army meetings on West Union Street. The group includes ning guitars two dikuleles and a banjo.

Alz-pleca Merabera Salvation Army Irs Bernard Stone Ning Balgation Army West Union Street

Boxing Tournaments Enter Scramble For World Titles

Boxing authorities face a growing scramble as Madison Square Garden and the National Boxing Association move to crown champions across weight classes. Promoters plan title tours while claims to the middleweight light heavyweight and heavyweight belts collide with European and regional claims.

Indians Fall in Navy Contest Dropping Near Bottom

In a navy contested match at the Trystan Windsor Gulltoga defeated the Indians 4 to 0 as Syracuse Stara closed in to within four points of Cleveland. Gloveland sank further down the standings after Detroit Grymmpion handed them a loss, marking the Indians fourth straight defeat.

Cleveland UFA Cleveland Indians Syracuse Stara Syragusa Windsor Gulltoga Detroit

Big Ten Cage Teams Open Sked Tonight

The Big Ten basketball season opens tonight with six teams in action across multiple arenas. Purdue hosts Wisconsin while Ohio State visits Minnesota and other key matchups highlight the opening slate as Northwestern, Michigan, and Illinois target early momentum. Captains and veterans brace for pivotal early games amid high expectations.

Gthieten Ahorte Avapaten Madieck Urtena Burdue Porpla Waite Northwestern Gawea Cane Tfonmene Wisconsin Northweaters Purdue Ohio State Kas Michigans Wisconsa Minnesota Chicago Northocetera Iowa Chio State Ted Uniengo

Golf Thrillers Highlight Intrigue Over Prize Money

Fragmented report describes a convoluted golf deal in Atlanta involving Art Krenz, Golden, Cruickshank, and others. References partnerships, repudiations, and prize disputes with sums around $12,000 and $4,000 amid winter events.

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Cleveland Wins Cleveland Soccer Clash Delivers Narrow Loss

National Challenge Soccer race action today saw Cleveland and San Rocomblama in a tense match where Pittsburgh led Morgen A with a 3 43 to 2 scoreline. Fans awaited decisive plays as teams jockeyed for position in a surprising turnaround.

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