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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
9
Ohio University announces a winter intramural sports program featuring bowling wrestling handball track volley swimming for over 2,000 students. The schedule promises intersquad wrestling and swimming, with potential intercollegiate coaches, while wartime football receipts prompt limits on nonself-supporting minor sports.
Johnny defeated Baldwin Wallace 28 to 25 for its first basketball victory, in a Wednesday night game at home.
Ohio University coach Butch Grover may start a taller lineup for the Buckeye Conference opener at Ohio Gym. A four-man six foot plus group, including new forward Al Banko, could raise the height and pivot options, while Marty Lackey regains shot range from the foul line vicinity.
NAT HOLMAN outlines a 4 drill Friday routine for a Saturday game. Drills include signals, foul shooting, held-ball and out-of-bounds plays pivot play and penetrating the zone defense. Short sessions involve the entire squad with about five minutes per drill except foul shooting.
Stammler, Ohio Wesleyan guard, leads Buckeye Conference scoring through three early games with 22 points. Hendricks sits second with 17, while Wernotsey Kolb and Gill each have 14. Ohio Wesleyan has played two games, with Miami and Marshall upcoming.
Middleport Monarchs defeated Oak Hill Whippets 51 to 20 at the Middleport High School gym. The win set a new season high for the Monarchs, a respected independent squad composed of former local stars in southeastern Ohio.
Ray Mangrum, 22, from Waco, shot a 69 to lead the Agua Caliente Open after the second round despite high winds that scattered pre-tournament favorites. Archie Hambrick followed at 70 with Horton Smith and John Rogers close behind.
Nelsonville Jan 12 Coach Julian Yantis threatens a shakeup in the Greyhounds starting lineup after a ragged practice against an independent five. He notes defensive lapses and hints several second-unit players may start versus Logan as Nelsonville aims for the Southeast Ohio League title race. The girls and boys teams from Nelsonville face Logan with girls at 7 30 and boys to follow at 8 30. Logan women’s squad is unreported.
Jan 12 report previews Middleport Yellow Jackets at Pomeroy Panthers in a high stakes clash after recent wins over Nelsonville and Gallipolis. Coach Farnham drills new tips while ticket prices drop for students. 3-game weekend with Rutland Redmen and upcoming schedule listed.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association stewards meet amid reports of strained budgets and possible withdrawals from Washington Wisconsin Cornell and California. Board leaders hope Cornell California may enter varsity shells through private funds while Columbia Navy show strong entry intent keeping the June Hudson River classic alive.
Former Giant Frankie Frisch, 35, predicts the 1933 National League race will be a three way scramble among the Cardinals Pirates and Cubs. He cites Hornsby potential move and Pepper Martins decline while praising Chuck Klein and Dizzy Dean as top talents. Frisch comments on salaries and managerial questions, stressing unpredictability in the season.
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