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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

9

New York Solons Vacate Title in Heavyweight Class

New York boxing officials move to suspend Max Schmeling tightening the heavyweight field. Jack Sharkey could be named champion by the New York Boxing Commission if Schmeling and Stribling are sidelined. Sharkey’s mixed luck keeps him in the running for world title. Jacobs, Schmeling’s manager, seeks talks with Chicago officials for a possible title bout.

NEW York Solons York Jack Sharkey Boston New York Boxing Commission Max Schmeling Sharkey Schmeling Stribling Death Valley Jack Dempsey Jack Kayo Tunney Heeney Minois N. RB. A Chicago Joe Jacobs United Press Jacobs

Notre Dame Basketball Record Highlights Eight Year Span

Notre Dame under Dean and coach George Keegan posted 121 wins and 46 losses over eight seasons for a .725 winning percentage. The article notes guards Smith and Donovan as pivotal, a deliberate offense using a diagrammed play, and lists stars Nyikos Conley Dabman Smith Donovan Colerick and the Crowes as notable players.

Notre Dame George Keegan Smith and Donavan Nyikos Conley Dabman Smith Donavan Colerick The Crowes

Evans Holds Inside Edge For Guard Spot In Bishops Matchup

Ohio Wesleyan coach Utch Grover faces lineup shuffles as John Trace’s ankle injury narrows guard options. Tom Evans likely joins Rue nell Kepler and Shadel Saunders in a new forward mix with Warshower at guard for Tuesday’s Delaware game and two other contests this week.

Utch Grover Ohio Wesleyan Delaware John Trace Broaddus Marietta DePauw Trace George Lockman Ruenell Kepler sShadel Saunders Tom Evans Jerry Warshower Saunders Warshower Tom Ohio Butch Wesleyan

Ohio Buckeye schedule shifts as DePauw opponents excluded

In Dayton the Buckeye Conference allows DePauw and Wabash to count only four conference games this season, delaying Ohio University basketball season until next Tuesday when they face Ohio Wesleyan. Coach Grover tests lineups after tough Cornell and DePauw games with aims of a stable combo by next week.

C. C.rd Chip DePauw Buckeye Theuckeye Dayton DeDauw Wabash Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Delaware Cornell Ohio Quinter Broaddus Marietta Butch Grover

Princes Win TIFFIN Basketball Rout Dayton 89 to 29

Heidelberg College defeated the University of Dayton 89 to 29 in a dominant game. Haley Yourist and Sputher each tallied five field goals for Heidelberg as the squad pulled away in the second half after a 20 to 20 halftime tie.

Tiffin Heidelhere College University of Dayton Haley Yourist Sputher Dayton

Muskingum College Beats Ashland 49 to 34 in Conference Win

Muskingum College won its first Ohio Conference basketball game of the season defeating Ashland 49 to 34 in New Concord. Ashland led 17 to 11 at halftime before Muskingum tightened the defense in the final period led by Wike who scored 10 points for Ashland.

Muskies New Concord U.P Muskingum College Ashland Wike Tigh

Frank Carideo Honored by New York City

Notre Dame quarterback Frank Carideo was hailed as a city hall hero in New York City. Mayor James J. Walker presented him with the Albert Russell Erskine award at City Hall, as Knute Rockne and Carideo attended a Mt. Vernon dinner where he received a $1,000 check for his parents.

New York Frank Carideo Notre Dame James J. Walker Mt. Vernon Frank Carideo Walker Albert Russel Erskine Erskine South Bend Knute Rockne Berg

College football scores from various games

Notre Dame defeated Ohio State 27 to 24 while Heidelberg beat Dayton 39 to 24. Mt Union prevailed 37 to 23 over Kent State. Muskingum routed Ashland 84 to 3 and Michigan beat Purdue 29 to 22. Chicago won 28 to 2 against Marquette and California edged Montana 37 to 35.

Notre Dame Ohio State Heidelberg Dayton Mt. Union Kent State Muskingum Ashland Michigan Purdue Chicago Marquette California Montana

Sluggers Top Card Tonight At Athens Armory

Sluggers present a full boxing program at Athens Armory with six bouts tonight. Main event features K C Lowery of Athens versus Bill Holderman of Lancaster in a likely slugfest. Also on the card Battling Bishop of Nelsonville fights Jock Williams of Lancaster in an eight rounder.

Athens Armory Bill K. C. Lowery Athens Bill Holderman Lancaster Battling Bishop Nelsonville Jock Williams Young Green Albany Nid Green Speedy Tucker

Notre Dame Defeats Ohio State In Tight Basketball Match

In South Bend last night 4500 fans watched Notre Dame edge Ohio State 27 to 24 as W Newbold sparked a late run with three straight field goals. Lew Hinchman had a 12 to 11 halftime lead for Ohio State, while Bob Lively led Ohio State with eight points and Newbold added six for Notre Dame. Ohio State opens its Western Conference slate versus Wisconsin on Saturday.

Wolverines Purdue Michigan Northwestern Ray Altenhof Johnny Wooden Wooden Altenhof Wisconsin Illinois South Bend U.R Irish Notre Dame Ohio State Toe Wnewhold Indiana Lew Hinchman Ohio Bob Lively Dayton Hinchman Newbold Columbus

Mt Union tops Kent State in Ohio Conference game

Mt Union defeated Kent State 37 to 23 in an Ohio Conference basketball game at Alliance. The Mounts held a sizable height advantage and led 18 to 7 at halftime.

Athens Form Improves In Alumni Tilt

Athens High basketball shows a better brand in the Alumni game as Owens and Howe lead Lodi grads against the Hulidogs. Athens relies on sharpshooters Merchant Woodard and Melda while Grayhounds Owen and Fields pace Northern county teams toward a competitive Friday night showdown.

Athena High Baskheteers Ternis Tuemiay Lodi Cagers Nelsonvilla Riday Grayhound Middleport Owens Howe Ruard Athens Merchant Woodard Melda White Woods Eddie Fields Greyhounda

Spor t Shorts Big names in coaching and schedules teased

Dean Armstrong and Hank Bruder discussions hint at Northwestern ties while Henry Prieduan and the Giants loom in coaching chatter. Tim Moynthan tied to Notre Dame secret marriage. Victor Campolo to fight Christner in Buenos Aires. American Basketball League limits new teams. Brooklyn Dodgers, indoor teams in Ohio and Cleveland set sparring dates.

Henry Prieduan New York Giants California Promsylam Victor Campolo K. C. Christner Akron Ohio Buenos Aires

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