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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
9
Grover's hapless Buckeye Conference basketball champions begin their title defense with a tough matchup against DePauw. The Tigers previously beat Cincinnati and Oberlin, while Indiana aims to rebound after a chaotic pre conference period and officials announce a adjusted schedule for the 1932 season.
Stewart Romans defeated Traveling Collegians 33 29 in a variable game that stretched through three overtimes. The score was 23 all after regulation, 25 25 after the first OT, and 27 27 after the second OT before the Romans pulled away in the third period to win. Next Tuesday the Romans host the Middleport Aces.
A college clash looms with the Bulldogs chasing a second win and the Jackets aiming to halt a skid. The piece notes tennis chatter, Appalachian athletes, and prep hoops opening in Athens with coach Kinley peppering lineup notes and a Middleport junior high showcase set for the night.
Chris Battalino of Hartford will defend his featherweight title in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden against Lew Feldman of New York. A weight cut to 126 pounds may force Battalino to relinquish the title, with a possible later move toward a lightweight showdown with Tony Canzoneri.
Akron Zippers defeated Kent State 21 to 18 in a slow game. Both teams showed inexperience and struggled with shooting throughout the affair.
In Los Angeles the $7,000 Los Angeles Open begins Saturday with top golfers practicing on most area courses. Notables including Cooper, MacDonald Smith, Shute, Daley, and others, with Hillcrest County Club closed for maintenance. The event offers a $2,000 first prize and runs through Monday.
Rumored near million dollar scheme to boost Linden Tree’s odds collapses after first Agua Caliente race. Bookmakers nationwide deny a shock scandal, with officials stating the true payoff was far below the rumored figures and that a market manipulation attempt was investigated.
The Big Ten starts its season with all teams in action tomorrow night. Purdue hosts Indiana, Michigan visits Wisconsin, Minnesota plays Chicago, Iowa meets Northwestern, and Michigan State faces Ohio State. Purdue Northwestern and Ohio State led after last Monday's results as league favorites.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on Thursday Wa bash College upset Ohio Werligan 29 to 20 after a slow start. Wa bash led 11 to 2 at halftime and Hinshaw sparked the visitors’ offense as the rally began late in the second half. Linden Tree from George Drumheller stable led betting as a favorite in most contests, with the odds distribution seen as potentially manipulated by bettors seeking higher returns.
Athens County basketball slate features Greene Ban versus Albany st Albany. Heilister meets Amea Bere in Ameaville with Troy facing Buchtet at Coel witte. Carbondale visits Stewart Vedive with Dackronville Trim wire at dackxowsille Trimble. Waterloo ci hosts She Fintua at The Pimins.
The Athens Tigers opened their basketball season Wednesday evening and lost 26 to 35 to Bethel College, with Chandler leading the Tigers in scoring and Hooper also contributing. The report notes a 22 to 20 half, and mentions upcoming games against Wells and Miami.
Red Men met Athens at the Athena Armory on Saturday night with gates opening at 8. The lineup included Serena Shaffer, Jad Sharp, Tom Winning, Hart Carmichael, Bob Winning, Walter Hews, George Van Meter, coached by Serena Shaffer.
Cleveland executives Alva Bradley and Billy Evans plan to take over Toledo Mud Hens management, joining a league alliance with St Louis, New York, and Chicago as mentors. The deal aims to benefit both cities while reshaping player development and market access.
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