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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

9

Bobcats Struggle Against Weslyan Bishops in Tuesday Night Game

The Bobcats fought hard but fell to the Weslyan Bishops in a 30-21 finish after key plays. Don Sharp and Marty Lackey impressed in their standout performances, while Harold Brown and Shadel Saunders contributed strong efforts on both offense and defense.

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Let Us Test Outs With 3 On Hand

A fragmented line suggests a sports or game note, referencing outs and a three count. Readable terms indicate a brief update on a team’s outs strategy or count during play. No clear names or dates are present.

Cleveland Indians Upset Windsor Bulldogs 5-2

The Cleveland Indians upset the Windsor Bulldogs 5 to 2 in Windsor, snapping a skid with a strong second period where Indiana, Brophy, and Doraty contributed goals. Buffalo Bisons remain the only team to beat Windsor this season.

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Regents approve Uteritz as Wisconsin athletics chief

Madison Wis Jan 21 The board of regents approves Irwin C Uteritz as director of intercollegiate athletics for one year at the University of Wisconsin. At the same meeting the board accepted the resignations of George Little and Glenn Thistlethwaite as athletic director and head football coach respectively. A resolution to retain Little as athletic director was offered in the state assembly but the board did not consider a successor to Thistlethwaite.

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Ohio State Bobcats Face Lutherans In Friday Night Grudge Match

Ohio University awaits a pivotal conference game with Wittenberg after a rough stretch including losses to Delaware and Miami. Coach Butch Grover reshuffles lineups, with Don Sharp set for the starting five as Bill Glacken adapts to the pivot.

Mitch Ohio University Wittenberg Springfield Stobbs Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Oxford Miami Bobcats Ohio Butch Grover Chin Wesleyan Ray Brown Saunderson Grover Bill Glacken Glacken Don Sharp

Bearcats Fall to Denison in Tight Buckeye clash

Denison University edged Cincinnati 25 to 24 in Granville as both teams lock defenses. Smith of Cincinnati led with 12 points, while Scott of Denison added 10, leaving Denison tied for second in the Buckeye Conference with Miami after each squad had three wins and one loss.

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The Shift in Boxing Roots and Donovan McClellan Duel

A look at the shirt punch attributed to uD Bob Fitzsimmons, refined by Professor Mike Donovan in a San Francisco bout with McClellan. The match featured a loamless floor, a drawn 93rd round, Donovan’s shift technique, and his later role as a New York Athletic Club instructor.

Bob Fitzsimmons Mike Donovan McClellan San Francisco Donovan Professor Donovan New York McCtellan East Old New York Athletic Club Tom Sharkey Staten Island

Game Postponed By Illness Of House Of David Members

The House of David team postponed its Thursday night clash with the Athens Tigers due to illness among three players. Officials expect the game to be rescheduled for early February.

Ilness House of David Athens Tigers

Association Teams May Use Airplanes

The American Association weighs travel options for the 1932 season. President T. J. Hickey says over 100000 dollars was spent on railroad passes last year and teams need lower rates, or planes may be used. Columbus Club proves air travel can be cost effective and fast. The league adopted a 168 game schedule opening April 12 and closing September 25 with initial matchups listed.

Chicago American Association Spen T. J. Hickey Columbus Club Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbia St. Paul Louisville Minneapelia Indianapolis

Frankenstein at Columbia Theatre Next Week

Columbia Theatre announces Frankenstein will be shown next week. Manager Cornwell clarifies the legend noting Frankenstein created the monster, Mary Shelley wrote the story, and the cast includes Coll Clive as Frankenstein Boris Karloff as the monster Mae Clarke as the fiancée and John Boles as the other man.

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Boxing Rivalry Reshapes Heavyweight Title Picture

Heavyweight scene shifts as the National Boxing Association plans to strip Schmeling, clearing room for a new champion. A Schmeling Sharkey bout is eyed with the winner to gain recognition. Dempsey's next tour could clarify the standings by June.

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Schmeling Sharkey Contest Would Need Big Gate Says McLemore

In New York on January 21, McLemore says the Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight bout would require a strong gate to be viable. Rumors circulated about a Miami match that never happened as lack of money and interest doomed the plan.

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Leaders Win In Cue Meet

CHICAGO Jan 21 Arthur Yhurnblad of Chicago defending champion leads a three cornered title race with Johnny Layton of Sedalia Mo and Frank Scoville of Buffalo at the end of three days in the world championship three cushion billiard tournament. They have won two and lost none. Schacter Rotfash and Kieck heter close behind with one win and none lost. Schacter to meet Hen ney tonight, Felsint vs Westhus, Beoville vs Bozeman as action continues with Layton to rest today.

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Banaski Wins Columbus Wrestling Clash

Jos Banaski of Oklahoma City defeated Paddy Mack of Oraahs in a one fall match in Columbus. Garna Ostopo, a 100 pound Polish wrestler, pinned Sailor Arnold of Norfolk in minutes in the convincing acm final.

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