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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

7

Marshall Surprises in Buckeye Conference Open

Marshall College, under Tom Candelet, rides a 3–0 start into a battle with Ohio University. The Herd has defeated Wittenberg Cincinnati and Miami, while Ohio split two with Miami and Ohio Wesleyan. Candelet stresses halting Berens, a proven Ohio center, as crucial to a Marshall upset bid.

Buckeye Tom Candelet Marshall College Ohio Marshall Five Wittenberg Cincinnati Miami Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Marshall Herd Redskins Candelet Berens

Fatty, Cobb and boxing stories from old Detroit tales

An assortment of vintage reminiscences features Ty Cobb and Fatty Ergil with jokes about Fatty’s car caper in a New York hotel room. Other notes recall Kid Fredericks fighting Pat Bradley, and Joe’s quips about the Kid being ahead as rounds pass. Mickey Cochrane signs two year Detroit Tigers manager contract.

Xeels Bob Fatty” Ergill Detroit Tigers Sox Harry Tie Fatmann Detroit Cobb The Tigeas Fatty Hellmann Harry Ergil Patty New York Igill

Sock Market BearsHeavy Trading In New York

In New York on January 17 the stock market style scene drew heavy trading as investors anticipated reevaluation of gold teeth. Madison Square Garden pursued Dempsey Baer negotiations amid plans for a Carnera Loughran title bout in Miami February 22.

New York Sock Exchange Madison Square Garden Jack Dempsey Maxie Baer Primo Carnera Tommy Loughran Carnera Conte di Savoia Worcester Mass Bob Olin Max Schmeling Germany Chicago King Levinsky Lena Levy Charley Bidwell Nate Lewis Schmeling Levinsky Achmeling Joe Jacobs der Maxie Steve Hamas Philadelphia Spain Ancient Pauling Ascudin John Reed Kilpatrick the Garden Maxie Baers Neenl Hoffman Kilpatrick Dempsey Baer Ieer

Rome Quintet Beats Corning Park Drugs by Narrow Margin

Rome merchants came from behind Tuesday night to defeat the Park Drugs of Corning by a 22 to 31 count. Midway through the second half Corning led 29 to 20 before Davis Louis Ogg and Gorham guided a late run for the home club. Ogg and Davis each had four field goals for the winners while Hartup of Corning hit four of four.

Rome Park Drugs of Corning Davis Louis Ogg Gorham L. Ogg Hartup Hockman Winnehers Covesravemsuermat Berne

Cubs sign six of 14 for 1994 season

Chicago reports six of the 14 members of the 1933 Cubs have signed contracts for the 1994 season. Guy Bush, a right handed pitcher who won four games last season, is the latest to sign. Also listed as signed are Manager Charlie Grimm, Kiki Cuyler, Woody English, Gabby Hartnett and Bud Tinning.

Chicago Chicago Cubs William M. Walker Guy Bush Charlie Grimm Kiki Cuyler Woody English Gabby Hartnett Bud Tinning

J-T Five Triumphs in Twin Victory at Home

Jacksonville Trimble Merchants won a double header on their home floor defeating Murray City American Legion 30 23 and the Athens Red Men 28 21. Stephenson led scoring in the first game with five field goals while M Kutta added four field goals and two free throws in the second game.

Jacksonville Trimble Merchants Murray City American Legion Athens Red Men Stephenson M. Kutta

Blue Devils Ready After Strong Practice in Chauncey

Chauncey Tuesday practice shows the Blue Devils firm in form as they prepare to host Friday’s game against Coach Campbell's Luchter team. A tough alumni scrimmage emphasized the defense and scoring power, with Chauncey’s poised offense aiming to keep winning ways.

Chauncey Blue Devils Buechtel Campbell Luchter Chauncey Misees

Holbrook College Announces 194 Holbrook Football Schedule

Sreed Lebanon reports the 194 Holbrook College football schedule with four out of state opponents. The lineup includes West Liberty in West Virginia on Sept. 22, Harsham at Richmond Indiana on Sept. 20, Grove City in Pennsylvania on Oct. 6, Thiel at Greenville Pennsylvania on Oct. 18, and Rio Grande at Defiance on Nov. 3.

Lebanon Holbrook College West Liberty W. Va Harsham Richmond Ind Grove City Thiel Greenville Rio Grande Defiance

Ashland to Play Cincinnati on October 20

Ashland college will meet the University of Cincinnati here next October 20. Cincinnati’s schedule includes games with Kentucky on October 6 and Vanderbilt on October 13, with Miami on Thanksgiving Day. Dates for Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University and Marshall are not announced.

Cincinnati U.P Ashland College University of Cincinnati Otterbein Kentucky Vanderbilt Miami Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Marshall

Kenyon Guard Swan Out After Sprained Ankle

Joe Swan, guard for Kenyon College basketball, sidelined for at least two weeks after a sprained ankle suffered in a game with Wooster.

Gambier Joe Swan Kenyon College Beshkettal Wire Va Wooster

Giants to bank on pitching for 144th season

The New York Giants lineup released by manager Bill Terry centers on top pitchers Cerf Hubbell Mack Schumacher Freddy Fitzsimmons and Roy Parmelee to lead a staff while batting remains understrength. No new infielders join the core group as training begins March 1 at Miami Beach with ten infielders listed including George Grantham and Fresco Thompson.

New York New York Giants Darzying Giants Cer Hubbell Macchumacher Freddy Fitzsimmons Roy Parmelee Adolphe Luque Hi Bell OM Clark Portland Ore Bill Terry Hubbell Schumacher Fitzsimmons Parmelee Mrmith Gus Mancuso Paul Richards Harry Danning Frank Healey Moet Terry

Middleport Faces Racine in Friday High School Clash

Racine and Middleport meet Friday at the high school gym in Racine. Middleport has one loss this season and may pose a strong challenge if their powerful lineup performs well. Home-floor advantage for Racine is said to be mitigated by a similar court layout.

Racine Middleport Yellow Jackets Jackson Wentors Athens Five

Boxing results list from Portland and Cedar Rapids bouts

In Portland Ernie Cavell 144 from Walla Walla defeated Johnny Higgins 141 from Portland by decision, Eddie Spina 132 of Portland defeated Pastoor Calliope 137 of Manila by decision, in Cedar Rapids Henry Rothier 180 of Chicago defeated Iowa Joe Rivers 140 of Cedar Rapids by decision, while Joe Slater 155 of New Orleans and Jack Burns 153 of Lone Tree drew 6 to 6.

Portland Ernie Cavell Walla Walla Johnny Higgins Eddie Spina Pastoor Calliope Manila Cedar Rapids Henry Rothier Chicago Iowa Joe Rivers Joe Slater New Orleans Jack Burns Lone Tree Drew

Athens Hosts Jackson In Evening At West Side Bluff

Athens Bulldogs ready for Jackson quintet with Whipple Hardman Preston Spencer and Tribe in the starting five. Preston remains pivot as the team seeks better defense and scoring from the post while McKinney scouts potential replacements.

Athens Jackson West State Street McKinley Tts

Chicago Enters Grand Circuit in Harness Racing

Chicago joins the Grand Circuit while Cincinnati and Buffalo regain active status at a Harness Racing Stewards meeting in Cleveland. A temporary schedule is approved with dates across June to September, and offices are re elected including President Kerk Harriman and secretary-treasurer Will Gaident.

Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati Buffalo North Randall Toledo Salem N. H Goshen Springfield Syracuse Indianapolis Lexington Kerk Harriman New York Will Gaident Allan Wileen Boston AG. Pennock

Wrestling Results From Marshall Town and Minneapolis

In Marshall Town 1A.10 Sonnenberg Heston defeated George Keverly of Des Moines in four minutes. Sam Leathers of Chicago beat Pat McGill of Kansas City in one minute. At Minneapolis Pat Shock er of East Lake City defeated Abe Kasher of Warren in minutes. Ruckets Goldenberg of Madison Wis threw Allan Postace of Wakefield Kan in one minute. In San Francisco Jim Browning of Missouri faced Nick Lutze of California while Ole Anderson threw Ricardo of Santa and Ivan Mang anoff threw George Gueuell.

Marshall Town Sonnenberg Heston George Keverly Deg Moines Sam Leathers Chicago Pat McGill Kansas City Minneapolib Pat Shocker East Lake City Abe Kasher Warren Ruckets Goldenberg Madison Wis Allan Postace Wakefield Kan San Francisco Jim Browning Missouri Nick Lutze California Ole Anderson Ricardo Santa Ivan Manganoff George Gueuell

Akron Beats Wooster In Ohio Conference Tilt

Led by forward Dave Fins who scored, Akron beat Wooster 36 to ? to extend to four straight conference wins. Wooster led 9 to 1 early, then Akron pulled ahead 19 to 15 at halftime.

AKRON WPR Dave Fins University of Akron Wooster College Ohio Wooster

Local College Basketball Scores From Ohio Games

Akron over Wooster 36 to 30 and Marietta 33 over Muskingum Western Bowling Green 29 over Toledo Musk, Hiram 46 over Fenn 43. Kalamazoo Hikedaie 23 noted in game results.

Akron Wooster Marietta Muskingum W Bowling Green Toledo Hiram Fenn Hikedaie Kalamazools

State Association Rep to Address Trimble PTA Meeting

A representative from the state association will attend the Trimble Parent-Teacher Association meeting Thursday night. Good attendance is desired. The gathering starts at 7 30 o'clock at the grade school building.

Trimble State Association Parent-Teacher Association

Pioneers Top Muskingum In Ohio Conference Clash

Marietta College captured a 31 to 19 victory over Muskingum in New Concord, with Aston Ball of Marietta scoring 19 points to lead the win. Muskingum’s Barr topped the opponents with six points in a losing effort.

New Concord U.P Marietta College Ohio Muskingum Aston Ball Merietta Barr

Plan to unleash sea serpents sparks national recovery

Henry Mclemore argues New York should flood the country with sea-serpets to revive prosperity. He jokes Primo Camera should surface from a reservoir and frighten people into a sea-serpent boom, inspiring widespread sightings and jobs in a mock national effort.

Henry McLemore New York U.P Scotland Primo Central Park Apar

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