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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1933

Page

9

Boxing Edict and World Match Ups Stir State Officials

The report describes a chaotic boxing scene with references to the State Boxing Commission and a heavyweight title bout. Tensions rise as officials consider classifications and contracts while promoters push for matches. The piece mentions a Seaman Watson and veteran Charley Har with disputed arrangements and potential jury involvement.

Ork State Boxing Com Uel Seaman Watteatherweght Amerelnd Watson Mana Charley Har Jon

Bulldogs Set For Nelsonville Showdown In Open Series

Athens faces Nelsonville in a classic I-ley rival clash as McKinley’s five, led by Bolin Speiser and Whipple, seeks revenge after last season’s three Greyhound defeats. Fine-tuned by coach McKinley, the Bulldogs aim to capitalize on a sharper shooting attack while Nelsonville expects steady floor play from Minner and Voight. The twin bill starts at 7 with the junior game and the main contest following an hour later.

Athens Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds McKinley Gallipolis Nelsonville Bulldogs Greyhounds Yantis Athens Dick Whipple Frank Bolin Wade Hatch Ed Fields Lou Speiser Bolin Frank Whipple Speiser Hatch Fields Minner Greyhound Voight Shafer Galvin CaptainSatler Nelson Pete McKinley

Lefty Gomez No-Show Highlights 1983 Yankees Raise Dispute

Yankees ace Vernon Gomez balks at a $2,000 raise proposal, calling it insulting after a standout season with 24 wins and seven losses. Barrow explains the raise compares to Babe Ruth’s cut, while Gomez’s romance with 19 year old performer June O'Dea adds local intrigue amid the holdout.

Jack Cuddy New York U.R Vernon Lefty Gomez Goofy Castillian Yankees Mr. X Fido el Gomez Caballero California Big City Jake Ruppert Yanks Pride of Rodeo Cal Castillian Ed Barrow Barrow Babe Ruth Senor Gomez Philadelphia Athletics Lonnie Warneke Chicago Cubs June O'Dea June

Marshall Wins Over Bearcats

Marshall College beat Cincinnati 41 to 27 in Huntington moving into second in the Buckeye Conference. Ramey Hunter led the rally with 10 field goals before foul trouble ended his night, while Gill and Donohue added 10 points apiece and Julius Schuck led Cincinnati with three baskets.

Huntington W. Va U.P Marshall College Buckeye Cincinnati Marshall Ramey Hunter Hunter Gill Donohue Julius Schuck

Umpire McLaughlin Signed for 1933 American Association

Edward J. McLaughlin has been signed to umpire in the American Association for 1933. T J Hickey, league president, announced the agreement. McLaughlin has umpired the Pacific Coast circuit for the past three seasons.

Chicago U.R Edward J. McLaughlin T. J. Hickey McLaughlin

Gallia Academy to host Cadmus after Jackson game

Gallia Academy Blue Devils set to play Jackson in Jackson Friday and Cadmus at home Saturday. No girls game at Jackson. Wellston lost to Gallipolis but beat Jackson recently.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils Jackson Cadmus Wellston Galpolis

Bobcats Third In Buckeye Conference Race

In Buckeye Conference basketball Ohio Wesleyan leads with four straight wins and a game and a half edge over the field. Marshall College sits second with two wins and one loss while Ohio University and Wittenberg are tied for third with one win and one defeat. Cincinnati and Miami occupy the lower spots as Ohio University faces Cincinnati on Saturday.

Columbus Jan U.R Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Wittenberg Springfield Marshall College

Legion to Back Jones Slaughter bout in Cleveland

U P C L Small, Cuyahoga County commander of the American Legion, said the organization will financially back the Gorilla Jones Sammy Slaughter middleweight bout set for January 30 at Public Hall in Cleveland. The National Boxing Association agreed to sanction it as a championship affair. Marcel Thil of France remains middleweight champion. Ben Jeby, NY Boxing Commission middleweight champion, will meet Paul Pirrone in a 12 round bout on the same card.

Cleveland U.p—C

Londos to defend world wrestling title against Stecher

Jim Londos of Greece will concede weight and height as he defends his claim to the world wrestling championship against veteran Joe Stecher of Nebraska at the Coliseum tonight. Stecher weighs 235 pounds and stands 6 feet 4 inches, giving him an edge of 35 pounds and eight and a half inches.

Chicago U.R Jim Londos Greece Joe Stecher Nebraska Stecher Londos

Notre Dame awards 1932 gridiron monograms

James Harris of Bellaire Ohio and Joe Sheeketski from Shadyside were among Notre Dame’s 30 football players to receive monograms for the 1932 season as announced by the athletic board yesterday.

South Bend Ind James Harris Bellaire Joe Sheeketski Shadyside Notre Dame Notre Dame Athlltic Board

Coaching Play Warns Against Batting Off Backboard

Nat Holman discusses a basketball drill where players pivot around No. 6 and No. 3 passes to No. 4 who may receive the return pass. The guide warns that bouncing the ball off the backboard to escape pressure is dangerous and often costs a game.

Bulldogs Hold First Place in Cage Standing

GALLIPOLIS, Jan. 19. Athens and Pomeroy lead the Southeastern Ohio Basketball League standings. Athens is undefeated at 3–0, with wins over Gallipolis and Wellston. Pomeroy has one league win, over Middleport. Welliston and Pomeroy girls lead their division with two and one wins respectively.

Gallipolis Athens Pomeroy Wellston Middleport Welliston Girls Pomeroy Girls

Layton's Play Highlight of Billiard Meet

Two of four undefeated players return for second matches in the world three cushion billiard championship in Chicago. Clarence Jackson leads with two wins while Johnny Layton aims to extend his single victory as Welker Cochran faces Arthur Thurnblad tonight. Layton’s strong form followed his 5 8 victory over Frank Scoville as Augie Kieckhefer and others sit idle today.

Chicago A.R Clarence Jackson Detroit Johnny Layton Sedalia Welker Cochran Balkline Star Hollywood Cal Arthur Thurnblad Cochran Thurnbiad Jay N. Bozeman, Jr Vallejo Otto Reiselt Philadelphia Bozeman Reiselt Frank Scoville Buffalo Tiff Denton Kansas City Layton Augie Kieckhefer Scoville Kieckhefer Denton Jackson Thurnbred Kieckhofer Allen Hall

College Basketball Scores From United Press Recap

Alabama 35 Mississippi 26 Crane 20 Valparaiso 25 Denison 24 Ohio U 23 Marshall 41 Cincinnati 27 Johns Hopkins 37 Maryland 7 27 Louisiana State 37 Mississippi State 33 Navy 49 Lafayette 28 North Carolina 32 N Carolina State 23 Oklahoma 39 Kansas State 36 Pittsburgh 0 Carnegie Tech 24 Syracuse 34 Cornell 31 Texas 39 S Methodist 33 Vanderbilt 38 Georgia Tech 27 Virginia M 26 Virginia 25 Washburn 29 Baker 13 Wittenberg 35 Miami 32

United Press Alabama Mississippi Crane Valparaiso Denison Ohio U Marshall Cincinnati Johns Hopkins Maryland Louisiana State Mississippi State Navy Lafayette North Carolina N. Carolina State Oklahoma Kansas State Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Syracuse Cornel Texas S. Methodist Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Virginia M Virginia Washburn Baker Wittenberg Miami

Bobcats Fall to Denison in Narrow 24-23 Loss

Granville Ohio January 19 Ohio University fell to Denison 24 to 23 after a makeshift lineup and late rally. Regulars Reichley Brown Lackey entered late as Denison led 14-10 at halftime and held on despite a Baptist push.

Granville Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Denison Bobcats Pearl Reichley Harold Brown Harry Lackey Baptists Gao Eaninnts Wegeoneteses Westaseanmes Brown Berena Saunders Sowenvindawense Accuesscense Ilocaien Peo Walker Sequential Iink Jes BT Klunder Cipal Oun McConnell Cantulptaaioe TL Sobwassendate Harrington Schwab

Flying Finns Defeat Plains at Greens Run High

The Flying Finns beat The Plains 33 to 27 at Greens Run High School gym in Jacksonville on Tuesday night. It was Plains first loss of the season. the game was ragged with many fouls, and Hill's flashy floorwork kept the Finns ahead, including a 2-9 half-time margin.

Jacksonville Plains Quintet Greens Run Hill Red Men Athens Jaekeonyirinble Acerencuntatas Ec McCollister T. Thompson

300 Miles an Hour Sought By Malcolm Campbell Over Daytona Beach

Sir Malcolm Campbell aims to set a new land speed record at Daytona Beach next month in the Bluebird car. The 1924 veteran racer has upgraded to a 2500 horsepower Roll-Royce engine and tuned ballast to handle 300 mph, with weight and design changes to improve stability and performance.

Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach Henry McLemore New York U.P Atlantic Bluebird Malcolm Daytona Sir Malcolm Campbell Air Ministry

Logan Crippled for Jacket Fray

Logan High faces Middleport Friday as two regular guards are sidelined. Brandt is out with an ankle injury and Carpenter has influenza, leaving the guard positions thin for coach John Longley.

LOGAN Tillness Logan High Middleport John Longley Brandt Carpenter

Pesek Beats McGuire In Columbus Wrestling Match

John Pesek of Nebraska defeated Chief McGuire of Wichita with a back slam in fourteen minutes in Columbus. Pesek weighed 199 pounds to 210 for McGuire. In other bouts George McCloud pinned Charlie Fox and Karl Davis defeated Jim Nelson.

Columbus John Pesek Nebraska Chief McGuire Wichita Kans Pesek McGuire George McCloud Ohio Chariie Fox Wyclid Karl Davis Jim Nelson Detroit

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