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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1932

Page

9

Dempsey to Fight Nine Rounds Tour in US Preps

Los Angeles January 6 Jack Dempsey announced a nine fight tour across the United States starting in February. Bouts will be four rounds with eight ounce gloves. Manager Leonard Sacks left for Chicago to arrange the schedule. Opponents include King Levinsky Johnny Risko Tommy Loughran and Max Baer among others. total engagements reportedly netted $247 000.

Los Angeles Jack Dempsey United States Reno Leonard Sacks Chicago Dampsey King Levinsy Johnny Risko Cleveland Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Christner Detroit

Dempsey Plans Nine Bout Comeback Tour This Year

Dempsey will fight nine heavyweights over four rounds in barnstorming bouts to earn money and stay sharp. He would skip Schmeling or Sharkey for easier foes while eyeing tougher challengers if he remains in shape. The light heavyweight tournament at the Chicago Stadium has 32 entrants, with Billy Jones and George Nichols among the finalists. Jones defeated Garry Johnson to emerge as favorite.

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Rowland Denies Bid for Toledo Baseball Franchise

Rowland, president of the Reading club, denied any intention to bid to start the Toledo baseball franchise. Despite the denial, observers believed Rowland remained interested in the Toledo venture after conferring with other baseball men here.

Toledo Jen U.r.clerenci Rowland Reading International Seameee Toledo Baseball Club

Major League rosters cut to slimmed down 1932 season

CHICAGO Jan 6 Major League clubs will travel with leaner rosters for 1932. Washington Detroit and the Chicago White Sox began economy measures ahead of spring training. The New York Yankees remain the largest with 41 players, likely to shed several. Washington reduced to 26, Detroit to 33, and Chicago White Sox to 31 including manager Lew Fonseca.

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Bishops Fall to Evansville in Hoops Opener

Evansville College topped Ohio Wesleyan 37 to 27 in the first of a three game Buckeye Conference series. Captain Hartke sparked the victors while Hendricks and Duncan starred for Ohio Wesleyan. Ohio Wesleyan plays DePauw tonight and Wabash Thursday.

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Pioneers Here Tonight Face Marietta College Opponent

Marietta College basketball hosts Ohio at the Ohio Gym tonight. Ernie Gazia stands out as a versatile forward center from Taylor, Pennsylvania. Chet Claypool, a first year standout from Sharon, Pennsylvania, aims to make his mark this three year stretch. Rus Polonus, in his second season from Sharon, Pennsylvania, provides pivot depth. Walt Markby, a Marietta veteran from last year, is finishing his final season and also plays Plonesey football. Jimmie Clark, from Pomeroy High, brings guard speed and scoring, with three collegiate seasons remaining. Five outstanding mavens lead the Blue and White lineup.

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Cleveland Indians Upset Loop Leaders in IHL Action

The International Hockey League saw Windsor Bulldogs gain ground on the loop leader as Cleveland notched its first win in five starts. Mitt Halliday led Cleveland with two goals in a 6 to 1 upset of Buffalo. Windsor beat Pittsburgh 6 to 0, tying Pirates for fifth with Cleveland. London edged Byzacene 3 to 2 after extra time.

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Notre Dame Tops St Thomas College In Slow Basketball

Notre Dame defeated St Thomas College of St Paul 34 to 19 in South Bend. North Crowe led Notre Dame with 10 points and Leo Crowe added seven as the Irish won a sluggish early season game.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame St.thomas College St. Paul North Leo Crowe

Toledo University Tops St. John's 31 to 28 in Series Opener

In Toledo on Tuesday night, Toledo University defeated St. John's College 31 to 28 to take the first game of the Toledo collegiate series, marking the team’s fourth win in five outings.

Toledo Toledo University St. John's

Colburn Tops Bucks Scoring in Early Intercollegiate Games

Bob Colburn leads the Dayton Buckeyes in scoring with 16 points against Yale and 11 versus Vanderbilt after a debut with 16 points. Teammate Jon Hoffer adds 23 points as Ohio State's lineup features Hasket and Hosket, while Colburn rebounded from ineligibility to energize the team.

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Boxing match chaos and knockouts near Chicago ring

A chaotic boxing evening near Chicago featured a fight where Walterweight contender Siler scored knockouts, Bartley was knocked down, and a police-guarded finish left the arena calm after heavy betting and crowd disturbances. Officials faced challenges with timekeeping and eligibility questions as Seaire’s 40 second count proved impossible.

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