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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
7
Local column titled Miteh's Musings discusses team leadership amid controversy as the Reds confront internal changes. The piece notes coaching shifts, player reactions, and fan sentiment, outlining potential impacts on future games and club morale.
After six losses in seven away from home Ohio University braces for Marshall College. Marshall notes Bob Herrick is likely out with a knee injury, with Bill Behumidt stepping in. Xavier beat Ohio 22 to 21 as Berens led with five points while Wiethe added seven before fouling out.
Gill, Marshall College captain and standout guard, tops the Buckeye Conference scoring with 94 points in league play. Wittenberg’s Roy Jamies follows with 25 points, while Bernard Berens of Ohio University and John Anthony of Miami each tally 24, highlighting a tight race among Marshall and nearby rivals.
Purdue maintained leadership in the Western Conference by defeating Wisconsin 26 to 7. Iowa beat Minnesota 27 to 9 to claim second place as Illinois and Northwestern pursued standings. Monard Mount led Iowa with a pair of 4s and many points, while Purdue held on atop the table amid a tight race.
Fomery. Jan 16 third league game of the season will be played by the Panthers at Wellston on Saturday night. The Pomeroy and Wellston game is expected to be hotly contested after Wellston won the last four years ago by one point in a last seconds finish. Local fans recall Wellston has not defeated Pomeroy since that or similar defeats.
Fights in St Paul Wheeling and Flint feature mixed outcomes with several knockouts and decisions. In St Paul Babe Daniels won by technical knockout over Prince Saunders. Shard Kena knocked out En Stiegel. At Wheeling Johnoy Jerry defeated Pass Oger, Mike Mitchell stopped Jap Galbreth, and Steve Rocco knocked out Tommy Watson. In Flint Freddie Miller and two cars wrecked near Morgan County after a nearby crash.
A note states the daughter of Mrs. William F Kenny of New York and Palm Beach Fin is highlighted. Mangia fend bis flancee appear in the accompanying scene.
Logan High faces two tough games this weekend as Wellston visits Friday and New Boston travels to Logan Saturday for league contests. With Swaim and Gustin ineligible and Carpenter active after exams, Logan counts on Brandt at center and improving Tot Ralston to bolster the lineup.
Xavier defeats Ohio Valley 38 to 2 with Adrian scoring 25 and Battle Creek 21. Florida beats House of David 80 to 2. Georgia edges Presbyterian 21 to 17. Town 38 over Illinois 14. Kansas Bate 2 over Nebraska Millsaps 82 with Layola South contributing score.
Cincinnati January 16 1936 ex Reds owner filed for Chapter bankruptcy in federal court listing debts of 941432.42 with 901861.78 secured and 35300 unsecured. Assets include 250 in furniture and 943119 in something.
Local boxing fans are promised Friday night action at Athens Armory as county eliminations for the Golden Gloves tournament begin. W. F. Burke announces Friday tryouts to trim entrants, with winners advancing to county and district finals leading to state competition in Columbus March 3-4. Full divisions include Flyweight to Heavyweight with weight limits listed. entries must be submitted via the page printed blank and returned to The Messenger sports department or T. Cromsen Post No. 21.
In Dallas and other venues wrestlers from California Nebraska Kansas Texas and Italy competed. Helwig of California threw Billy Howards. Glenn Ware of Nebraska threw Bob Savage. Jack Lease Han Antonio defeated Pat McKee. Roy Reynolds of Dallas drew with Jack Cade. In Topeka and Kansas City Pete Mebrineer Harold Metheny Jimmy Metner Sherman Texas and Tony Felice of Italy had bouts with various opponents, with one draw and several throws recorded.
A strong Albany program features a two out of three falls semi final wrestling bout between Abe Goldstein of New York and Jack Hart of Columbus, with a two hour limit. The event also includes six rounds of boxing, beginning at 5 30 PM, under card with top contenders.
Athens cagers grappled with rough games so far and held a lunch hour practice as they prepare for a Wednesday night clash with Jackson. Athens has one win and five losses, while Jackson aims to rebalance after recent struggles. Logan played hurt last Friday, two stars sidelined, leaving others to step up in the upcoming four day stretch.
New York January report says Garden directors aim to push toward a Carnera versus Baer title bout possibly under Garden promotion. Talks involve Primo Carnera and Max Baer with Dempsey and Memes split on Baer’s participation. Key obstacle is Baer’s signed agreement and Dempsey’s refusal to let Baer sign a standalone contract. A joint Garden-Dempsey promo could evade the obstacle.
Akron Goodyear basketball led by Johnny Miner former Ohio State All American meets Koonie Bakery in New Lexington on Friday night. Berghot Beers of Columbus faces Jonathan City in preliminary.
Tom Creavy of Albany defeated Simm Thomann of Long Beach, California, 2 up on the 36 hole final to capture the National Match Play Championship at Lake Merced. Creavy, a former PCAA holder, sealed the triumph in challenging conditions.
New York January 16 UP There is chatter about the boxing scene as Barney Rowe and Billy Petrotie prepare to box for the milk fund at the Coliseum on January 2. The piece reviews Rowe versus Cantoneri and praises Willard “Willie” Pep, noting Will’s enduring punch and Will Loughran’s power, with a call to attend the benefit and observe the fighters’ form and grit.
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