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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1932

Page

9

Stewart and Veperoy set for tight county clash at Keme Town High

Mitch's Musings reports a highly anticipated showdown between Stewart’s Ath ens County champions and Veperoy in a return game at Keme Town High. The piece notes last month’s 11-7 Stewart win on Pomeroy’s floor, Stewart’s tough workouts under Coach George Acainen, and hopes for a title run aided by strong second-string play. It also reports on Miami game shooting woes for the Bobcats, Trace’s early misses, Mills’ return to form, and expectations Roy Mills will improve once fully back.

Stewart Down State Grand State PPU Steockhman Bobcats Miami Akote Millar Roy Mills

Greyhounds Edge Bulldogs in Two-Year Rivalry Tilt

In a tense two game series preview, Nelsonville High’s Greyhounds meet Athens High Bulldogs in tonight’s high school gym clash. Athens relies on fast breaks and a tough defense to counter Nelsonville’s stronger front line and outside shooting, with attendance expected to fill the arena.

Athens High School Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Bath Julian Kant Netssomite Cate McKinley Athens Nelsonville Ne'semlle Bulldogs Middleport Met Derso Nelsonville Oslex Athens Neleanville Nelsonville High Shoot Bolin Oxens Stacy Hallett Onley Devo Speleer RG Voicht Tribo le Hall

Deigel Opens Lead in Agua Caliente Open Golf

AGUA CALIENTE Jan 15 Deigel leads with 138 after 36 holes in the 72 hole Agua Caliente Open a $15000 event. Leo Diegel tied for second two strokes back at 140 Charles Guest Deal NJ 140 Gene Sarazen NY 142 Fred Morrison Culver City 144 Paul Rupyou White Plains NY Walter Hagen Chicago 144 Babe Ruth mentioned in distant reference to a saxophone joke not connected to the scores.

Agua Caliente Leo Diegel Dover Diegel Charles Guest Deal Gene Sarazen New York Fred Morrison Culver City Paul Rupyou White Plains N.Y Walter Hagen Chicago

Hounds Edge Bulldogs in Series Since 1920 at Athens and Nelsonville

Athens and Nelsonville meet on the basketball court with the Greyhounds holding a strong edge since 1920. The record shows multiple matchups since 2003 with the Greyhounds winning the bulk of games, while the Bulldogs trail in the overall series.

Hounds Athens Nelsonville Greyhounds Bulldogs

Wonder Horse Arrives Today in San Francisco

Phar Lap the Australian wonder horse arrives in San Francisco aboard the Monowal at quarantine to begin his American tour. Owner David J Davis plans a spring campaign starting with Agua Caliente Handicap, hoping to surpass Sun Beau as the all time money winner with purses and added money in multiple races.

San Francisco Pi— Phar Lap Australia Papyrus Epinard David J Davia Darsis Gukling California Eines Davis Sun Beau Phar Lap Darla

Romans Victors Rally Past Middleport in Hoops Clash

Stewart Roman3z extended their winning streak by defeating Middleport Acen 30 to 20. The Romans jumped to an early lead and held it throughout the game. They next face the Athens Red Men at Stewart on Wednesday January 20.

Stewart Roman3z Middleport Athens Red Men Stewart

Wrestling match ends in chaos as Algerian Giant jailed

Report describes a San Francisco bout between the Algerian Giant and Tom Jenkins that ended in violence. The large Algerian, wearing a jeweled turban, grabbed and injured Jenkins after several exchange attempts. Police freed the crowd, took the giant to jail on mayhem charges, and Jenkins was hospitalized with injuries.

San Francisco Australia Tom Jenkins Jenkins Bettar Wreatier Go Hough Cims Algeran Brien Oman Denkina

Akron and regional teams clash in scattered cage results

Akron posted a 3 percent showing while Oberlin led with 32 points in a mixed set of college basketball scores. Other results include Bowling Green 28, West Liberty 40, Rockhurst 10, Emporia State 25, Willamette 35, Ottawa 7A, Catholic University 35, St Josephs Philadelphia 35, Muhlenberg 24, Trinity 15, Bucknell unclear.

Akron Oberlin Achinnd Woostar Findlay Bowling Green West Liberty Clayaville Tatrmont Concord New River Alderson Haskell Rockhurrt Emporit Olchamo Aggies Westminater Willam Jewell Bothe Ottawa Universaley Catholic University St Josepha Philade'pilay Crescent AH Dutc di

Wabash Quint Ready for Buckeye Challenge Saturday Night

Grover’s Bobcats head to Ohio gym for the third Buckeye Conference game of the season. Wabash aims to rebound after a recent setback, with likely starting lineup featuring Aulip and Trace at forward, Harold Brown at center, Saunders and Gackes at guards as they face Wittenberg, Miami and Ohio Wesleyan competition.

Mitchutch Grover Bobcats Buckeye Wabash Little Giants Ohio Gym Paasen Wittenberg McPauw Ohio Wea- Jayan Wea Leven Miami Wetueh Grover x Outfit Sinat Thoga Indiana Wertryan Mip Teat Grover Aulip Trace Hareld Grown Esoter Saunders Gackes

Athens Tigera Request To Contact Sports Editor

The Athens Tigera basketball team manager asks the Messenger sports editor to contact him at 0246. The notice seeks direct communication for team coverage or related sports news.

Athens Tigera Sportg Messenger

Dempsey Tour Starts Feb 1 in Midwest Exhibitions

Chicago January 15 Jack Dempsey will begin his second exhibition tour about February 1 and make about 17 appearances in the Midwest. Manager Leonard Lacke says the tour ends around April 7 with a six week layoff, followed by training in May and a possible June comeback. Dempsey will fight any opponent chosen by promoters in the city of appearance, with names like Mayweather, Risko, and others discussed.

Chicago Jack Dampeey Middle-West Leonard Lacke Dampaey Perapsey Wll Dempaey Cheppens Dempsey Secka May Raer King Lestresky Johnny Risko Dave

Akron Subdues Oberlin In Tight Conference Duel

Akron University defeated Oberlin College 32 to 29 in a closer than expected basketball game at Akron. The Zips led 29 to 25 at halftime before Oberlin rallied late but could not overcome the early lead as aggressive defense dominated the final period.

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Promising Obtonge Heavyweight Faces Basque Veteran in Chicago

The event outlines a major boxing bout at the Chicago Stadium tonight between a rising Obtonge heavyweight, Paolino Uzcudun Chi co, and Basque veteran Paling Usoudun from the Byenees Mountains. Dempacy appears to be favored in matchups, with rules limiting gloves to 12 ounces and a possible two round or four round format depending on opponents. Dates mention Milwauken in February and several cities listed for future appearances.

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