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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

9

Ohio Buckeye hoop hopes rise as Buckeye rivals vary

The Athens Messenger notes Ohio's basketball outlook, with six games played and a split record. It citesBuckeye Conference standings, highlighting Ohio Wesleyan's 2–0 in conference play and Bishop strength. The piece also mentions boxing notes about Sekura and Schmeling era chatter.

Ohio Buckeye Fair Valley Bliss Cornell DePauw Broaddus Marietta Ohio Wesleyan

Bobcats Favored To Cop In Buckeye Contests

Grover's Bobcats enter two Buckeye contests as betting favorites. At Columbus they face Denison, aiming for first Buckeye win after a strong start. Key players include Scott Walker and Himes for Denison. Ohio State relies on Test Larkins and Fesler in a shifting rotation led by captain Fesler.

Columbus Ohio State Michigan Pittsburgh Ohio Buckeyes Cornell Wisconsin Notre Dame Indiana Harold Olsen Sopho Buckeye Olsen Badgers Wolves Lew Hinchman Bobby Lively Howard Mattison Mitchutch Grover Bobcats Denison Bliss College of Columbus Columbus Quint Capital City Boys The Baptists Granville Scott Otto Walker Himes Ray Scott Grover Butch Grover Wesleyan Ben Test Cleveland Jerry Warshower Shadel Saunders John ‘Trace

Basie Pl and Blayeds Basie Pl and Blayeds

Jim Strickland former Indiana player now with the New York Athletic Club shows good form for the chest shot Relaxation and concentration are key in shooting He notes near rim medium arc natural English and full follow through as essential The chest shot is faster and harder to reach than the underhand approach Debate continues among coaches on the best long shot method Training should emphasize proper shooting and close supervision to prevent bad habits Acute shooting is crucial to a player's success Coaches should foster strong practice through competitive drills

Jim Strickland Indiana New York Athletic Club Meyer Prac

Neffield club withdraws from Central League

Iayton January 16 The Neffield baseball club withdraws from the Central League at a meeting in Iayton. Spring drops from the league so Joe Dunn owner and manager can take a franchise at Wilmington HL as a member of the Three Eye circuit. A second league meeting may be called within two weeks to consider riders. Portsmouth reportedly seeks membership.

Iayton Nefield Baseball Club Joe Dunn Mana Mington Hother Fider Portsmouth Oyr Memlip

Fire Chief George A Wallace resigns from Cleveland force

George Alexander Wallace 2, longtime dean of the world's fire chiefs, today submitted his resignation as commander of Cleveland's firefighters to Safety Director Edwin D Barry ending an illustrious career.

Cleveland George Alexander Wallace Edwin D. Barry

Tire makers cut prices by nine percent across brands

New York reports U R Goodyear Tire and Rubber U R Rubber Co and Kelly Springfield Tire Co join Firestone and Goodrich in announcing price reductions averaging nine percent across their tire lines. The moves align with other major manufacturers in the industry.

New York U.r.goodyear Tire and Rubber U. R. Rubber Co Kelly-Springfield Tire Co Firestone Tire and Rubber Co B. Ff. Goodrich Co

Lindbergh Plan to Convert Boyhood Farm into State Park

State Senator Chris Rosenemier announced that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his mother have approved a plan to convert Lindbergh's 90 acre boyhood farm near Little Falls into a state park. The announcement comes from St. Baul Minnesota.

Lindy ST. Baul Minn U.P Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Little Falls Chris. Rosenemier

Golden Still Leads Stars At Caliente Open

John Golden three strokes ahead of Ed Dudley after 36 holes in the Agua Caliente Open. The 62 players left include Mack Donald Smith Mortie Dutra tied for third with 146. Sarazen and others lurking as Armour falters with an 80 in a field reduced to 62 for the final rounds.

Agua Caliente Mex John Golden Noroten Conn Ed Dudley Wilmington Del Golden Dudley Mack Donald Smith Great Neck L. Lb Mortie Dutra Long Beach Cal Dutra Gene Sarazen Fresh Meadows N. Y Sarazen Ralph Guildahl Dallas Tex Willard Hutchinson Chicago Horton Smith Cragston George van Elm Los Angeles Tommy Armour Tony Manero Elmsford N. C Willie Hunter Montebello Armour Boca Raton Fla

Heidelberg Beats Bliss College In Narrow Late Rally

Heidelberg College edged Bliss College 40 to 37 in a tight contest with the lead trading hands multiple times. Heidelberg pulled away in the final two minutes to seal the win at Columbus gym.

BLISS Columbus Heidelberg College Bliss College Heidelberg

One-Eye Connolly Featured Longtime Film Figure

Bill Tilden and Bobby Jones aren’t the only simon pures in the movies. One-Eye Connolly has been in the films for years.

Bill Tilden Bobby Jones Simon Pures One-Eye Connolly

Grid Mentor At Marshall Resigns From Post

Huntington W Va January 12 UP John Maulbetsch head football coach at Marshall College for two years resigned reported to Dr M P Shawkey president He declined to give a reason saying he had other plans Maulbetsch previously coached at Oklahoma A M and his teams won two Missouri Valley Conference championships His 1930 squad tied West Virginia Wesleyan on Thanksgiving Day

Huntington W. Va John Maulbetsch Marshall College M. P. Shawkey Maulbetsch Oklahoma A & M Marshall West Virginia Wesleyan

Hayes placed as potential successor to Pat Page at IU

Bloomington Indiana January 16 Indiana University officials discussed A. Hayes a track coach and freshman football coach as a possible successor to Pat Page who resigned as head football coach. Faculty athletic board planned to vote to accept Page's resignation though the chairman was absent.

Bloomington Ind AALP E. C. Hayes Indiana University Pat Page W. J. Moenkhaus Page Athletica G. Clevenger Athletic

Inter-class basketball opener for Athens High Juniors

The Athens High School inter-class tournament opened Thursday with the Junior team defeating the Sophomores 21 to 8. In the first half the teams were even at 8 to 6 before the Juniors pulled away in the second period with key baskets from Miss Thompson and Hoover and Chandler contributing 12 points.

Athens High School Lassies Miss Thomipson Hoover Chandler

O'Geoffy Praises Big League Hockey Contested Game

O'Geoffy reviews the casu alty list of a major league hockey contest and deems it a perfectly ripping game.

O'Geoffy

Bulldogs Postpone Athens Middleport Basketball Tilt

An epidemic in Meiga County forces Athens High to postpone the game against Middleport High as vaccination rules delay the match. The junior game with Middleport Re serves is also canceled and a new date is not set until conditions improve. Next week Athens plans to face Marietta in Pione er City as both teams brace for a tight series.

Meiga County Athens High School Middleport Focal Athletic Meady Bulldogs Marietta

College Scores and Baseball Signing News

Akron beat Oberlin 345 to 28 while Heidelberg led 46 to 7 over Biles. John Carroll and Wilmington posted 4 and 26 points as Cincinnati 24 and Fordham 14 trailed. Fresco Thompson, an early baseball contract signee for the Robins, departs from the Phillies after long service.

Akron Oberlin Hiebdelberg Biles Fenn John Carroll Wilmington Cincinnati Pittebureh Fordham Maryland Duke Fresco Thompson The Robins Phils

Rockne Antidote Joke Sparks Unlikely Debate

A quirky headline riffs on famed coach Rockne and the idea of an overemphasis antidote. The playful item notes reactions from sports fans and editors, reflecting a lighthearted moment in university athletics coverage.

Baer Set for Second Test Against Heeney at Madison Square Garden

New York dispatch notes Max Baer the rising heavyweight star faces Tom Heeney of New Zealand in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Baer’s speed and punching power are emphasized while Heeney’s stout heart and risk of a sixth round stoppage are explored. Jack Dempsey will referee one of the bouts, likely the main event.

New York Max Adelbert Baer Madison Square Garden Tom Heaney New Zealand Heeney Baer Heerey Haer

Sports Shorts roundup features fighters politicking and comebacks

Rene LaCoste aims to return to ring wars amid talk of a Boston title bid. Han Johnson leaves Sir Luke's Hospital to recover in Hot Springs. An offer of 100000 dollars tops a Dempsey bout plan. Young Winfield Day Jr. rises in Minami Biltmore tourney by defeating Ed Doyle. William Tiden risks omission from 1931 rankings after movie foray. Whittey’s four year old wins Miami Handican. Florida tracks eyed for continued betting. Dempsey last refereed NY bout prior to Von Porat confirmation.

Young Winfield Day, Jr Ed, Doyce

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