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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

9

Pat Page quits as Indiana grid coach

Mitch's Musings discusses New York boxing commission costs and misallocation of gate receipts to Philadelphia and Chicago. It cites Joe Jacobs, Max Schmeling, and Stribling potential sites, and notes Chicago's strong position due to the commission's decisions. The column also covers Babe Herman's contract dispute with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Robin Hood’s roster tensions affecting the Cubs.

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Agua Caliente Open Opens With Golden Leading Field

The Agua Caliente Open begins with John Golden leading after a 70 first round at 6,868 yards. Bo Dudley and Mortie Dutra sit one stroke back tied for second among 107 players, as the event seeks a $10,000 first prize amid light rain and cooler winds.

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Kent Wins Central Clash at Hiram 26 to 24

Kent College edged Hiram 26 to 24 in a tight game. Hall led Kent with 12 points as the score hovered with multiple ties and an 11 to 8 edge early in the second half.

KENT U.P Hiram Hall Tier

Indiana University coach Pat Page resigns in surprise

H O Pat Page resigns as Indiana University football coach, announced in Chicago. The move, prompted by an invitation from President William Lowe Bryan three weeks earlier, leaves the Big Ten with its first likely vacancy for 1931 and names no successor. Page says he has no new position in view.

Hicago U.P H. O Pat) Page Indiana University Big Ten Page Chicago Indiana William Lowe Bryan

Indiana Coach Page faces upheaval as plans spark debate

The piece analyzes center jump rules and strategic plays, with biographical notes on Page, his career at Chicago Butler Indiana and speculation on future coaching positions including Penn and Navy. Page recalls disputes with Indiana faculty and his blunt approach.

Judge Defends Man Before Him in Liquor Case

Federal Judge Benson W. Hough defended Charles Murphy in a liquor charge after Murphy lacked funds for counsel. Two government witnesses testified Murphy and his brother were found with liquor in a car. Murphy said he did not know the liquor was there and his brother took responsibility. the case was dismissed.

Columbus Benson W. Hough Charles Murphy William Bartels Murphy Hough

Cage Results From Carnegie Tech Meet and Others

Dense list of college cage results shows varied scores against teams including Muskingum Princeton Lehigh and Army. Notable high score by Princeton 84 over Lehigh 19 and Navy 36 over Virginia 21 among others.

Carnegie Tech Western Reserve Denison Miami Capital Otterbein Muskingum Cincinnati Kent State Hiram Princeton Lehigh Lafayette Penn State Columbia Navy Virginia Temple Villanova Army Penn

New York State Athletic Commission Fails To Clear Heavyweight Mess

The New York State athletic commission met and adjourned without resolving the heavyweight muddle involving Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Young Stribling and Primo Carnera. Hartley Hank Anderson will return to Notre Dame next fall as first assistant to Knute Rockne. Jimmy Matoney asks for postponement of his bout with Johnny Risko. Cleveland heavyweight Portamouth may take the Richmond Central League franchise. Yankees invite Hayden Fouts to spring training in St Petersburg Florida.

New York State Athletic Commission Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Young Stribling Primo Carhnera Hartley Hank” Anderson Trish Jimmy Matoney Boston Primo Carera Johnny Risko Cleveland Portamouth Richmond Indiana Dayton New York Yankees Hayden Fouts Findlay College St. Petersburg Fla

Notre Dame Names Tommy Yarr 1981 Team Captain

Tommy Yarr of Cinacum Washington will captain Notre Dame's 1981 football team. Yarr, a junior, played center on the 1980 squad and was an outstanding onesman.

Tommy Yarr Cinacum Wash Notre Dame Yarr

Denison edges Miami for first Buckeye win

In Granville on January 15 Denison claimed its first Buckeye Conference basketball victory, defeating Miami 28 to 26. Miami led 16 to 9 at halftime and held the advantage into part of the second half.

Granville Denison Buckeye Miami

Muskingum Defeats Cincinnati 30 to 29 in Buckeye Battle

Muskingum's basketball team outplayed Cincinnati here last night and won 30 to 29. Cincinnati led briefly in the second period. Forward Clerehome scored 19 points for the victors.

New Concord U.P Muskingum Cincinnati Buckeye Clerehome

Bulldogs Easing Up in Drills Ahead of Middleport Clash

Athens High School basketball drills show the Bulldogs regaining form as they prepare for a Saturday night game on Middleport’s floor. A one hour signal drill and scrimmage left the squad looking sharper after a rough week, with Middleport’s season noted for irregular play and a recent 26-19 Nelsonville win.

Athens High School Basketeers Middleport

Dempsey Seeks Serious Sharkey Challenge For Charity

Jack Dempsey warned Jack Sharkey to repeat his charity bout challenge in good faith or risk no reply. Dempsey criticized Sharkey as insincere, citing a weeks clause. The exchange centers on a boxing match to raise funds, with Dempsey demanding a genuine offer before he responds.

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Reserve Beats Pittsburgh in 38-16 Basketball Victory

Carnegie Tech defeated Western Reserve 38 to 16 in Pittsburgh last night for its second win of the season. Smith lead Carnegie with 12 points, Bernald added seven for Reserve.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Western Reserve Tech Red Cats Smith Carnegie Bernald

Capital U Wins Big Over Otterbein in Ohio Conference

In Columbus on January 16 Capital University defeated Otterbein 47 to 7. Gene Mechlina scored 17 and Brndeweser 18 for Capital, while Andrews led Otterbein with the top tally.

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