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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1934

Page

5

Kipke’s future at Michigan stirs Yale talk and big pay guesses

A Detroit newspaper column speculates Harry Kipke could jump to Yale or negotiate a larger Michigan contract. It notes Kipke’s value, Yale’s possible security, and Michigan’s potential to boost his pay through a three year offer, suggesting figures around twelve thousand dollars annually.

Harry Kipke Smilar Yale Kipke Ipke Michigan Fielding Haven Yost Mart Yales Han

Grover Plans To Use Zone Defense Too

Butch Grover leads the Bobcats in a Buckeye Conference showdown against Ohio Wesleyan on Wesleyan’s home floor. Grover switches to a zone defense and starts a tall lineup featuring Reichley Fogelsong Berens Herrick and Henry to challenge the Bishops tonight.

Grover Ohio Wesleyan Butch Grover Bobcat Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Butch Grove R Perk Reichley Don Fogelsong Beanie Berens Bob Herrick Bob Henry Reichley Henry Berens Fogelsong Herrick Ray Detrick Des Don

Baldwin Wallace Beats Kent State To Top Ohio Conference

Baldwin Wallace College tied Denison for the lead in the Ohio Conference after a 39 to 22 win over Kent State. Powell led the winners with 17 points while Kent State’s Widowski top-scored with seven.

Berea Baldwin- Wallace College Denison Kent State Powell Baldwin-Wallace Widowski

Logan To Play Pair of Games

Logan coach John Longley returns from vacation to prepare the squad for two weekend games. Friday hosts Nelsonville, then Jackson visits Saturday as Logan seeks revenge after football. Longley stresses confidence and the same aggressive play that carried them in the Stewart game to secure victories.

Logan Jan John Longley Nelsonville Jackson Longley Stewart

Reds Announce 1934 Training Schedule With 18 Games Against Majors

Cincinnati unveils 28 game training plan for 1934 listing six games versus Detroit Tigers and 18 against major league clubs. Pitchers and catchers start in Tampa February 7 with rest of squad reporting March 1.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Tampa Fla Cleveland Indians New York Yanks New York Giants Cuban All-Stars Philadelphia Nationale Boston Braves St. Petersburg Columbus Red Birds Brooklyn Dodgers House of David Boston Red Sox Winter Haven Philadelphi Athletics Fort Myers Red Sox Sarasoza

Amesville Teams Oppose J T Trimble At Home

Amesville girls seek undefeated season as they face Jacksonville Trimble in a 7:30 pm game at the local high school gym. The Amesville and Ames Bern teams, noted for strong play, aim to challenge the J T girls and showcase solid basketball on Friday night.

Trimble Ames-Bern Jacksonville

Boilermakers Top Big Ten Start Holds Lead

Purdue runs to a 36 21 win over Illinois to grab early conference lead as Iowa Indiana push atop standings after second league games. Indiana beat Ohio State 38 22 while Northwestern blanks Minnesota 38 26. Iowa crushes Wisconsin 32 26 before a record 11 000 in Iowa City as Michigan handles Chicago 34 18. Purdue +81 points over two games tops scoring, Iowa 7.

George Kirkley Chicago U.P Iowa Purdue Indiana Ohio State Iowa City Iow Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota Michigan Ann Arbor L. Pet

Mae Smith Wins Los Angeles Open by Five Strokes

Mae Smith captures the Los Angeles Open title in a five stroke victory at Philadelphia era finish. Runyan Dutra and Mehrhorn chase in final round as Von Elm and Willie Hunter hold for second.

Los Angeles Jan Beotch Philadelphia MacDonald Smith Paul Runyan White Plains Bill Mehrhorn Louieville Olin Dotra Santa Monica Calif Per Dutra Runyan Mehbihorn George von Elm Willie Hunter von Finn Hunter

Plans Completed for Mitt Program in Logan Area

Logan Jan 9 Arrangements have almost been finished for a boxing card to be offered next Tuesday after the Legion post meeting. Charles C Achauer and M F Weymaeler of the athletic committee with Jimmy Ringhiser are arranging fast matches. Camp Hocking boxers to box local talent in the event.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Charles C. Achauer M. F. Weymaeler Jimmy Ringhiser the Legion Camp Hocking

Hamden Defeats New Marshfield on Local Floor

Hamden led 24 to 2 at half and won 47 to something against New Marshfield on January 9. Coach Red Sprague’s squad dominated the game with fast breaks and strong defense while reserves played the second half. New Marshfield struggled to finish in scoring range.

Hamden Red’ Sprague New Marshfield New Marshfield Boys Royal

Hoosier Wins Miami Open in 71 Strokes

Ralph Stonehouse, 20 year old Indianapolis pro, won the Miami Open by four strokes over veteran Willie Dow. Stonehouse fired 36 35 71 at the Miami Springs course in an 18 hole playoff to take first money of $500 yesterday.

Miami Fila Ralph Stonehouse

Bulldogs Drill for Ironton Tilt After Holiday Break

Ath ens High School Bulldogs held a long practice after a painter’s hiatus, scrimmaging against ex stars. Claude Chrisman, former Ironton assistant, joins as McKinley prepares for Ironton while Sherman Gilmore returns to lead the Pup team. The Red and Black have 34 fouls in two games, and free throws cost a loss to New Boston.

Ken Dunn Pete McKinley Athens High School New Boston Bulldog Ironton Sherman Gilmore e@son Chrisman Gallipolis Brig

Buckeyes Bow To Indiana Five

Ohio State basketball split a Western Conference road trip, beating Chicago but losing to Indiana 22 to 3%. Indiana led early and extended the margin as Ted Rosequist and Porter fouled out. Jerry Fischer led Ohio with eight points, while Kehrt and Huffman scored eight for Indiana.

Columbus Jan Ohio State University Ohio Chicago Indiana Northwestern Buckeye Cagerers Ted Rosequist Porter Jerry Fischer Rosequist Kehrt Huffman Hoosiers

Shields Conquers Initial Opponent in Miami Tennis Rally

New York’s Fran ce X. Shields, top seed and national free ranking star, advances to the third round of the Miami Biltmore tennis championship after a two set win over Larry Larsen. Other featured matches include Ricardo Morales vs Eugene McCauliff and Marcel Rainville vs Hudson Harm as foreign entrants seek strong showings.

Miami, Fla France X. Shields New York Philip B. Hawk Forest Hills N. Y Shields Larry Larsen Ithaca Ricardo Morales Cuba Davis Capace Eugene McCauliff Marcel Rainville Montreal Hudson Harm Fort Lauderdale Florida

Gill and Henry Top Buckeye Scoring Leaders

Captain Lawrence Gill of Marshall College and Willard Henry of Miami University lead the Buckeye Conference scorers with 15 points each. University of Cincinnati sophomore Carl Austing is second with 32 points. Ohio University defends co champion against Ohio Wesleyan tonight at Delaware in the first conference game.

Columbus Lawrence Gill Marshall Willard Henry Miami University Buckeye Carl Austing University of Cincinnati Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Delaware

Eastern schools seek midwest coach talent for new grid era

Eastern universities including Yale Dartmouth and Dartmouth explore midwest coaching options as they plan for upcoming seasons. Yale has hired Michigan 1932 captain Ivan Williamson to coach its 1934 freshman squad while Dartmouth prepares to announce a successor to Jackson Cannell with names such as Ossie Solem Bernie Bierman Earl Blaik among those considered. Benny Friedman is slated to become head coach at the College of the City of New York on Feb 1.

Tion Jim Crowley Fordham Crowley Elmer Layden Duquesne Yale Michigan Elis Ivan Williamson Dartmouth Jackson C. Cannell Ossie Solem Bernie Bierman Earl Blaik Army The College of the City of New York Harold Parker

Plains Rovers Triumph 44 35 Over Monarchs

The Plains Rovers defeated the Monarchs of Middleport 44 to 35 Saturday night. Notable for The Monarchs were Adderson Gallager and Allensworth, while The Rover lineup displayed strong team play. A preliminary kept crowds energized with three boxing matches, headlined by Jackie Coon versus Chuck Lingscott.

the Plains Plains Rovers Monarch Middleport Adderson Gallager Allensworth Rover Jackie Coon Chuck Lingscott Don Nelson Rovers Ter Sammemnnis Savere

Radio Program Schedule Highlights WEAF 1915 Lineup

WEAF shows a dense 1915 era program list with flat details of hourly acts and performers. Names include Madame Alda Jan Pearce John Kennedy Rudy Vallee Paul Whiteman Nat Shillerit and Edgar Guest among many others with varied music comedy and drama segments.

Madame Bylvin John B. Kennedy Paul Whiteman Rudy Vallee

Tomorrow's Radio Schedule Listings and Acts

The page lists a dense, era style radio program with times and performers including Washington Talk, Pierce tenor, Mary Small, Billy Bachelor, Shirley Howard, the Goldbergs, Jack Pearl, the Troubadours, Pred Allen, Barnyard Music, Radio Forum, Exidie Bikina, Phil Harris, Crime Chief, Red Davis, Warden Lawes, John McCormack, Tony Cabooeh, String Symphony, Pickens Sisters, Harmony Trio, Dr. Sopelend, Neuman and Orewter, Betly and Hob, Bandra Roberts, Rob Albright, Helen Janke, Hart, Tenor, Show Joys, Little Orphan Aands, Jack Armstrong, Joe Emetron, Bob Newhall, Lowell Thomas, Amos 'wir' Andy, Detectives, Sam and Abe, Crime Club, Here Hour, Here Hour, and orchestras and dances listed by time.

School of the Air Ma Perkins Dr. Copeland Chuckle Laugh Betty and Bot Johanna Grosse Bob Albright Joe Emerson Don Hart Jack Armstrong Rob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amoson Andy Sam and Abner Washington Jan Pierce Mary Small Billy Bachelor Shirley Howard Goldbergs Jack Pearl Troubadours Drame Red Davis Warden Lawes John McCormack Tony Cabooeh Pickens Sisters Fion Hart Joe Emetron Bob Newhall Amos ‘Wir Andy Abe Hed Devise Crime Club Joe Trowhedours Hink and Dea Joheny Muldowe Ose Lome

Athens Futures Seek Games for New Season

Athens Futures, winners of last year’s amateur basketball tournament at Amesville, reorganize and seek games with any amateur five. For scheduling, contact Harry Hodson at 21 Second Street, Athens.

Athens Amesville Harry Hodson Second Street

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By Mitch Ellsworth Vines Bill Tilden Vines Tilden J-T Boilermakers Ilinois Bloomington Minneapolis Illinois Mae Smith Bags Hoosier Bulldogs McKinley Claude Chrisman Buckeyes Gill and Mid-West Columbia Lions New Haven Hanover Benny Friedman WEAF Madame Alda Jan Pearce Phil Duey Mary Alcott Dr. Buntesen Ben Bernie Ed Wynn Seth Parker Variety Fiarmony Trio, Ltd Bernie Cummune Annie and Radio In Education Phil Morrie Dr. Bundensen Nat Shillerit Edgar Guest Poet Prince Dr. Sopelend Neuman and Orewter Harmony Trio Business News Betly and Hob Bandra Roberts Rob Albright Helen Janke Sohio George Olsen Frances Langford Sisters OF the Skillet Joe Morrison
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