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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1934

Page

7

Mack's optimistic outlook for Athletics spring camp

Manager Mack intends to rebuild the Oakland lineup in Florida with star power from Ruth era and new recruits. He pins hopes on Lefty Grove, Mickey Cochrane, Max Bishop, and Foxx while noting Doc Cramer and Bob Johnson support a versatile batting order. He warns it will be a hard fight to replace Grove but expects breakout talent from the new pitching staff.

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West Coast golf ties spark $1000 prize clash

West and East links competition at Beach Country Club on January 22 produced a 7 1/2 to 4 1/2 score in favor of the East team. Notable results included Beet taking three points for the East, and Dreary and Morrison contributing in doubles and singles across Scotch formats.

Beach Calif Weet Fellers Beet I'S Wingle Woadrock Denver Johnny Milwaukee

Cincinnati Is Only Foe on Week's Card

Ohio University coach Mitch Butch Grover faces a critical week to regroup after a loss to Wittenberg. The Bobcats must rebound in time for Saturday's game at Cincinnati, with scoring woes and lineup changes likely to shape the approaching Buckeye title race. Strengths center around Beanie Berens and Perk Reichley while Pogelsong struggles to click.

Cincinnati Butch Grover Ohio University Wittenberg Bobcats Buckeye Beanie Berens Bobcat Grover Wings Perk Reichley Outfit Bill Schmidt Bob Herrick

Greens Run Tops Carbondale In 12-10 Low Scoring Contest

Greens Run defeated Carbondale 12-10 in a low scoring game. Greens Run led 5-3 at halftime with Say leading the locals with six points and Crow totaling three for the visitors. Herbst of Greens Run is injured with two broken ribs and out weeks. In girls action Greens Run beat Glouster 24-22 as Welch scored 14 for Greens Run. Murray City visits Greens Run Saturday night.

Greens Greens Run Carbondale Say Crow Herbst Glouster Mackey Welch Hoffman Murray City High

Logan Beaten At New Boston

Logan Christians lost to New Boston 31 to 2 in a league game. Johnson led Logan with eight points while Krumlauf scored six as the locals struggled against a fast River City quintet. Next games include Pomeroy away Friday and East High at home Saturday. Logan girls also travel to Pomeroy.

Logan Logan Christians New Boston Basketeers River City Brandt Bob Terrell Johnson Krumlauf Pomeroy East High Columbus Logan Girls

Northwestern and Ohio State duel for Big Ten third place

Northwestern faces Ohio State in Evanston to break the three way tie for third in the Big Ten. Purdue leads with four wins, Illinois and Ohio State each have three. Illinois beat Northwestern 34 20 last weekend while Chicago beat Michigan 35 22 and Ohio State defeated Minnesota. This week’s schedule includes Ohio State at Northwestern Friday at Ann Arbor and Northwestern at Minneapolis Saturday.

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Wellston Added to Panther List in Pomeroy Showdown

January 22 report notes the Pomeroy Panthers beat Wellston 3 to 22 after a 20 14 win over Chillicothe. Red Jenkins shone with shooting two games in a row, while Pomeroy girls lost to Wellston 12 to 10, leaving the Panthers as a strong regional team.

Pomeroy Chillicothe Pomeroy Panthers Wellston Red Jenkins Pomeroy Girls Panthers

Mickey Cochrane Sees Pro Football Rival to Baseball

Baseball star Mickey Cochrane predicts pro football will rival baseball for national honors in a few years. He liked football at Boston College, though coaches steered him to baseball. The piece also notes other sports trivia and colorful tidbits from the era.

Mickey Cochrane New York U.R Mickey Boston College Red Faber Richard Crooks

Poll of Boxing Bouts Headlines Week in New York

New York shows anchor the boxing week with welter and lightweight title shots. Barney Ross faces Billy Petrolle in a non-title 10 rounder as the winner eyes Jimmy McLarnin. Tony Canzoneri meets Cleto Locatelli in a return 12 rounds for a possible title crack. Multiple sparring cards listed through Friday.

Fargo Express Billy Petrolle Billy Barney Ross New York Chicago Weiter The Coliseum Duluth Tony Canzoneri King of the Lighties Cleto Locatelli Italy Madison Square Garden Los Angeles Baby Arismendi Mark Dias Philippines West Palm Beach Fla Eddie Houghton Philadelphia Cowboy Edgren Wyoming Seattie—Clever Sisson Andy Brandy Portland Ore Billy Petrolie Mina Baltimore Pete Nebo Florida Lou Raymond Oakland Billy Wallace Cleveland Ray Stice Bep van Klaveren

Three College Quintets Still Without Loss

Akron Xavier and Ohio Wesleyan remain undefeated in early season play. Ohio Wesleyan meets Wittenberg next Saturday. Akron can lead the Ohio Conference by beating Kent State Tuesday. Xavier has no game scheduled. Ohio State wins and prepares for Northwestern while Otterbein and Marietta rebound in Ohio Conference action.

Marshall Grid Schedule In West Virginia Nonconference Week

Marshall plays Fairmont State in nonconference action on Thursday in Fairmont West Virginia. Friday features Marshall versus Davis and Elkins in Buckhannon and Saturday slate includes Wittenberg against Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware Ohio and Marshall versus West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon plus Cincinnati U contest in Ohio.

Marshall Fairmount W. Va Davis-Bikins Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Ohio U Cincinnati West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon

Rufus Putnam Teams Split Games Saturday Night

Rufus Putnam girls beat the Junior High School girls 19 to 18. A Rufus Putnam boys team fell 30 to 0 to the Junior High boys.

Rufus Putnam

Northwestern’s Fisher Tops Big Ten Scorers

Lyle Fisher of Northwestern becomes the Big Ten leading scorer with 47 points after two games last week, surpassing Purdue forward Norman Cottom who has 42 points in four games. Howard Moffitt of Iowa follows with 41 points in four games as the top six scorers are listed.

Chicago U.P Lyle Fisher Northwestern Norman Cottom Purdue Fisher Cottom Howard Moffitt

Bulldogs Set for Return Game With Gallipolis This Week

Athens seeks revenge on Gallipolis after a Friday win over Nelsonville to improve their Southeastern Ohio League record to 3 1. Dick Whipple's ankle injury sidelined him with crutches but Athens shows heart and offense late in the game.

Bulldogs Gallipolis Nelsonville Athens New Boston Jackson

Gallia Academy basketball loses to Gallipolis rivals

In a conference game at Ironton Gallia Academy connected on less than a quarter of its free throws and fell to Trenton 31 to 16. Athens High School arrived with one win against Gallia this season and will visit Friday night, with a preliminary between reserves.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Trenton Ironton Athens High School

Reds Hire Burt Shotten as Head Coach for Next Season

Cincinnati announces Burt Shotten will replace Bob O’Farrell as manager and head coach this season. Shotten, formerly with the Philadelphia Nationals, accepted MacPhail’s terms from Winter Haven and will report to Tampa Feb. 26.

Cincinnati Burt Shotten Philadelphia Nationals Cincinnati Reds Larry MacPhail Reds Shotton MacPhail Winterhaven Fila Bob O'Farrell Tampa O'Farrell

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