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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1931

Page

5

Local county basketball at midpoint with split leaders

The county boys and girls leagues reach the halfway mark after six weeks. In boys standings The Plains and Rome lead with six wins each while a trio vies for second place including Troy Hollister and Jacksonville Trimble with five wins. Girls leader Hollister has six wins undefeated with Greens Run close behind at five.

Plains Rome Troy Hollister Jacksonville- Trimble Lodi Greens Run Jacksonville-Trimble

Plains High Defeats Chauncey Dover Boys 26 12

The Plains High boys beat Chauncey Dover 26 to 12 on Saturday night at The Plains. Chauncey forward Thomas scored 20 points for Chauncey in the girls game Chauncey defeated The Plains 32 to 18 marking a second straight loss for The Plains girls.

the Plains The Plains High Chauncey-Dover Plains Chauncey Girls Thomas Chauncey Oid Clark Cunningham Lisa Chauncey Ee Thomas Jocke Newman Smith Rivers Moore Cowen Darnell Gou

Cincinnati to Get Tourney

Cincinnati was chosen as the 1931 ornament city for the Municipal Baseball Championship at the close session of the Municipal Baseball Association of the United States. Louisville was selected as the 1932 convention city. Officers were re-elected: Judge Frederick L. Hoffman of Cincinnati as president, Reuben W. Tapperson of St. Louis as first vice-president, J. K. Coberly of Columbus as second vice-president, Hk. Ray Head of Louisville as third vice-president, C. O. Brown of Cincinnati as secretary and treasurer.

ST. Louis Cinnnati Municipal Baseball Association of the United States Louisville Frederick L. Hoffman Cincinnati Reuben W. Tapperson J. K. Coberly Columbus Hk. Ray

Big Ten Race Still Wide Open As Northwestern Leads

Northwestern and Chicago lead the 1931 Big Ten race as two teams stay undefeated through midseason. Ohio State and Michigan remain contenders with Chicago showing notable improvement. key results include Chicago over Minnesota by one point and Indiana beating Illinois. Northwest ern, Indiana, and Wisconsin expected to win tonight against Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota.

United Press Northwestern Chicano Wildcats Maroons Illnois Ohio State Michigan Wolverines Ohio Chicago Indiana Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Iowa L. Pet

John Golden Wins Agua Caliente Open First Prize

John Golden, Slavic pro from Wee Burn Club Conn, claims top prize of 10 000 at Agua Caliente Open after ending 72 holes tied with George Von Elm and winning playoff. Von Elm second, Horton Smith third. Final scores: Golden 293, Von Elm 293, Smith 295.

Agua Caliente Mex U.P John Golden Wee Burn Club Noroton Conn George von Elm Los Angeles Golden von Elm von Film Horton Smith Cragston N. Y Ed Dudley Wilmington Del Clarence Clark Dutra Brothers Olin and Mortle California

Hack Wilson Seeks $40,000 Salary From Cubs

Chicago January report states Hack Wilson, the National League home run leader, will seek a $40,000 salary for the 1981 season. Wilson earned $22,500 in 1930 when he set a world RBI record and NL HR mark of 56. Cubs president William Veeck, in California, expected back in February for salary talks as Chicago reportedly offers $30,000.

Chicago R—Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs Wilson Babe Ruth William Veeck Cubs California

Brooklyn Visitations Triumph Over Rochester 27–15

The Brooklyn Visitations defeated Rochester 27 to 15 in an American Professional Basketball League game at Brooklyn Sunday night.

Brooklyn Visitations Rochester Brooklyn

Reynolds Wins Miami Biltmore Invitation in 86-Hole Showdown

Jack Reynolds of Cooperstown New York defeated T F Price of Miami seven and six in an 86 hole final to capture the Miami Biltmore invitation golf tournament on Sunday.

Jack Reynolds Cooperstown N. Y Miami

Berg Defends Title Against Hess in Chicago Friday Night

Jan. 19 USA Jack Berge the world junior welterweight champion faces Goldie Hess in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Bat Battalino meets Eddie Shea in a 10 round non title bout as Chicago's card headliner. Shea beat Fidel La Barba and Andy Martin to rise in ranks while Battalino seeks to prove himself as a top champion.

Ack Kid” Berg Goldie Hess Chicago USA Jack Kid) Berge England Bat Battalino Hartford Conn Chicago Stadium Battalino Eddie Shea National Basins Association Berge California Berg-Hess

Logan Women Win Bowling Match Sunday

Local girl bowlers defeated Columbus visitors by 2 207 to 2 061 in a three game series. Helen Columber led locals with 660 total pins, including 179 and 161 in the first two games and 320 in sum. Roesner of Columbus posted 190 in the second game for the visitors' best mark.

Quartet of Misses Compete in Local Event

Four contestants Miss Margaret Columber Miss Mary Patton Miss Edna Besthara and Miss Letha Lou Burgess took part in the community competition showcasing poise and talent with audience applause.

Margaret Columber Mary Patton Edna Besthara Letha Lou Burgess

Zwick to Fight Freddy Miller in Wheeling bout

Cleveland featherweight A R Phil Zwick will meet Freddy Miller January 26 in Wheeling West Virginia in a ten round bout. Miller recently defeated Johnny Farr, per manager Tom McGinty.

Cleveland A.R Phil Zwick Freddy Miller Wheeling W. Va Tom McGinty Miller Johnny Farr

Bulldogs Tackle Marietta Quint On Friday Night

Athens High prepares for a Friday night basketball clash with Marietta after the game with Middleport was postponed due to an illness outbreak. Two key Marietta players pace the offense while Amesville upset Marietta the prior Friday, signaling a competitive rivalry in the region.

Bulldogs Marietta Quint Athens Yellow Jackets Smallpot Middleport Pomeroy Jackets Marietta Athens High Gymnasium Greyhounds

Glouster Wins Cage Game In High School Action

Glouster Yomeate defeated New Leasington 24 to 20 in a tough basketball clash on Glouster floor. Colburn led visiting scoring with five baskets while Henry and Cy John contributed for the locals. A league game with New Concord is set for Monday with Kytta and Ander joining the team after a non residency ruling.

Qlouster Glouster Leasington Wvt Colburn Thena Nemeater de Cay

Quint Boasts Wing Triumph Over Top Teams

A quint displays strong form boasting wing play as it tops several reputable squads in lidline seenver. The team vies for class B title after back-to-back regional success years ago, highlighting continued dominance and intent for another championship run.

Quint

Coach Harrison Sees Big Westminster Roster Ahead

Westminster College coach Lawrence Pops Harrison praises a 13 man basketball squad with 11 over six feet. In bowling news, 54 teams to start the Ohio State Women's Bowling Association tourney in Toledo. Cy Williams leaves the Phillies to return to Three Lakes Wisconsin as a farmer and bank director, eyeing a managing post next season.

Lawrence “Pops” Harrison Westminster College New Wilmington, Pa Ohio State Cy Williams Phillies Three Lakes Wis

Boxer Jack Sharkey Offered Sparring with Young Stribling

Johnny Buckley, manager, says no bout if Sharkey trains Stribling during training for the Max Schmeling fight. Pa Stribling offered Sharkey a contract to serve as sparring partner this past week, Buckley states.

Jack Sharkey Johnny Buckley Jack Stribling Buckley

Robert Lee's Men’s Shop Defeats Dayton Kelly’s Sunday

Robert Lee’s Men’s Shop beat Dayton Kelly’s 44 to 88 Sunday in Columbus. The game was loosely played and became a scoring meter.

Robert Lee Men's Dayton Kelly Columbus

Ineligible for One Semester Under Residence Rule

Partial OCR notes describe a rule denying eligibility for a semester when a boy changes schools without a matching change in his patients residence. the fragment hints at a policy linking school transfer to residence status.

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