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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1934

Page

7

Vou Sings Back at Billy Petrolle in Fargo Ring

The bout features Johnny Curtain challenging Billy Petrolle for the lightweight crown in Fargo. Petrolle trains hard while Curtain shows rising form, with fans crowding the arena as both fighters exchange steady but limited blows and胃 Curtain seeks a late surge.

Billy Petroile Fargo Express Barney Ross McLarnin Johnny Curtain Dayton Billy Pe Petrolle

Ross Petrolle Fight Weighs In For Five-Pound Edge

New York January 24 Barney Ross the lightweight champion meets Billy Petrolle in a ten round bout at the Coliseum with Petrolle weighing about 142 and Ross about 137. A capacity 12000 crowd is expected. Odds list Ross as a 2 to 1 favorite though Petrolle carries the weight advantage and youth.

New York U.P Barney Ross Billy Petrolle Coliseum Ross Fargo Express Chicago Billy Duluth Petrolle Old Billy Barney Willum Petrolie

Comeback Notes Amid Rough Bout Schedule Mentioned

Fragmentary report hints at Woille planning further bouts as part of a comeback. The text appears to reference a sequence of fights and a concluding scene with a pictured moment.

Woille

Columbus to Have Baseball School

Major league players will coach at a public baseball school at the Columbus Y M C A starting January 30. Instructors include Gordon Hinkle Bob Kline Jack Rothrock Nick Cullop and Jack McAllister. Sessions will also be held February 6 13 and 27.

Columbus Columbus Y. M. C. A Gordon Hinkle Boston Red Sox Bob Kline Philadelphia Athletic Jack Rothrock St. Louis Cardinal Nick Cullop Columbus Red Bird Jack McAllister

Quakers win Wilmington game in Northwest Conference

Wilmington College, the defending Northwest Conference champion, earned its fourth straight league win by defeating Cedarville College 34 to 20 last night in Wilmington.

Wilmington Wilmington College Cedarville College

Sinclair Denies Bank Probe Charge in Tulsa Trust Case

Harry F. Sinclair, accused with 24 directors of misusing Exchange Trust Co. funds in Tulsa Oklahoma, vehemently denies the embezzlement charge raised by special investigator A M Springer as part of the defunct bank affair.

A. M. Springer Exchange Trust Co Tulsa Okla Harry F. Sinclair Magnate

Logan Tackles Purple Friday

POMEROY Jan 24 Logan High cagers face Panth ers on the local floor Friday night. Logan beat Jackson Wellston Stewart and Nelsonville but forfeited a game and lost to St Mary's and New Boston. Coach Farnham says the Panthers must go undefeated in league play. New Boston is a strong contender. The Logan girls also play Friday night.

Pomeroy Logan High Panthers Logan St. Mary's New Boston Nelsonville Jackson Wellston Stewart Ray Farnham Logan Girls

Herman Cubs First Holdout Shocks Chicago

Babe Herman Cubs outfielder refused to sign his contract in Glendale California demanding fair pay. He objected to salary reductions while noting his past holds outs since 1930 with Brooklyn. Last season he batted .282 and earned about $20000 after negotiations.

Chicago Jan. M Floyd Babe Herman Chicago Cubs Chuck Klein Cub Cubs Glendale Calif Brooklyn

Urge Passing of Duck Stamp Bill in New York

The American Game Conference urged Congress to pass the Duck Stamp Bill at its closing session in New York. It would raise about $1,000,000 yearly for waterfowl conservation and restoration. If enacted, every waterfowl hunter would must buy a $1 stamp with their hunting license.

New York U.P American Game Conference Congress House of Representatives

Akron Edges Kent State In Close Ohio Conference Tilt

Akron University basketball team overcame a deadlock at halftime to defeat Kent State College 40 to 20. Center Preusse scored 6 points to spark Akron’s rally while Flanders added 11 for Kent, as Akron logged its sixth win without a loss.

Kent Akron University Kent State College Kent State Kent Cagers Preusse Akron Flanders Hagerdon

Pirates reduce roster to 30 with two releases

The Pittsburgh Pirates released pitcher John Connolly to Springfield and catcher Walter Van Grofski to Little Rock under option. Connolly from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, was purchased from Tulsa last spring.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates John Connolly Springfield Walter van Grofski Little Rock Connolly Duquesne Tulsa, Okla

Wrestling Results From Kansas City and New York

Henry Graber of Germany defeated A Schuler of Cleveland. Mike Brender of Newark defeated Mike Nazarian of Boston. Jack Hader of Kansas City drew Abe Kashey of New York. In New York Rudy Dusek of Ohio defeated Matros Kirilenko of Russia. Dick Shikat of Philadelphia defeated Tiny Roebuck of Oklahoma. Sam Cordovano of New York drew George Zaharias of Greece. Man Mountain Dean of Georgia defeated John Wilcox of Oklahoma.

Kansas City Kan Henry Graber Germany A! Schuler Cleveland Mike Brender Newark Mike Nazarian Boston Jack Hader Drew Abe Kashey New York Rudy Dusek Ohaha Matros Kirilenko Russia Dick Shikat Philadelphia Tiny Roebuck Oklahoma Sam Cordovano George Zaharias Greece Man Mountain Dean Georgia John Wilcox

Loyola to Host 11th National Catholic Scholastic Tourney

The 11th Annual National Catholic scholastic basketball tournament will be held in Chicago by Loyola University in March. Cathedral High of Indianapolis is the defending champion. Teams from Iowa Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Oklahoma New York and others will compete.

Chicago Loyola University Cathedral High Indianapolis Iowa Pennsylvania Oliioie Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Oklahoma New York

Maine Beaver Runs Amuck at New York Boat Show

A Maine beaver named Pershing escaped his exhibit at the national motorboat show in New York, drawing a crowd as guards hunted the animal. Keeper Mr Edwards warned visitors over a loudspeaker while officials planned tricks to lure the restless beaver back to his enclosure.

New York Jan M U.P Maine Edwards Mr. Edwards le Bourget Field Lexington Avenue Pershing Beaver

Rowing Classic to Be Revived

The Poughkeepsie Regatta is set to return after a one year lapse as the Intercollegiate Rowing Association stewards meet. They planned to place the four mile classic back on the program for late June or early July following a low mood last year.

New York U.P Poughkeepsie Intercollegiate Rowing Association

Simon Pures Tangle Again On Thursday

The American Legion Golden Gloves tournament resumes with more than 10 bouts planned and possibly many more. W F Burke, sectional chairman, reports 21 Athens County hopefuls signed for Thursday eliminations, with 7 or 8 more expected. Entries close at noon Thursday as eight weight divisions move toward next week’s sectional bout winners. Teams from Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Glouster, The Plains, Chauncey, Millfield, Ohio University and Mineral Reforestation Camp are listed, with Gallia Hocking and Meigs counties set for sectional rounds. Last week's action was energetic and Thursday’s card is expected to top it.

American Legion W. F. Burke Brake Athens County Gallia Hocking Meigs County Athens Nelsonville Albany Glouster the Plaine Chauncey Millfield Ohio University Mineral

Max Schmeling to Fight Maxie Baer in April Return

Former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling signed to meet Maxie Baer of California in a 12 round return bout set for April in Los Angeles. Schmeling trained at Pompton Lakes New Jersey while promoter Louw Daro sought Baer who was performing in a vaudeville show in Baltimore. Schmeling’s manager Joe Jacobe hopes the fight ends the previous technical knockout loss at Yankee Stadium.

New York U.P Max Schmeling Maxie Baer California Los Angeles Schmeling Pompton Lagos N. J Louw Daro Baer Baltimore Joe Jacobe Yankee Stadium

Matsuyama Wins Billiard Crown in New York

Matsuyama of New York captured the national three cushion billiard championship title, defeating 71 year old Alfredo De Oro of New York 50 to 31 in 42 innings. He earned the diamond medal and $460 and secured one of two qualifying spots for the world championship in New York next month.

Philadelphia Jan A.phinney Matsuyama New York Matsuyama Alfredo de Oro

Basketball scores from several college games

Carnegie Tech 38, W J. 2. Drexel 37, F M 4. Indiana Central 2. Ball State Teachers 2%. Waynesburg 45, Glenville 44. Western Maryland 35, Mt. St Marys Wear. Kentucky 26, Murray Teachers 20, Yale 35, Pennsylvania 2 Akron 26, Kent State 20 Wilmington 38, Cedarville 29.

Carnegie Tech Drexel Indiana Central Ball State Waynesburg Glenville West Maryland Mt. St. Mary's

Bulldogs Hope to Cure Passing Lumbles in Week Opener

Athens basketball team meets Gallipolis Blue Devils on the road after a scrimmage with the Just Us Club. The Bulldogs show improved scoring, but errant passes and injuries hinder lineup choices as Coury Entwistle battle for starting guard duties and McKinley aims to curb overconfidence after a season opener win.

Athens Gallipolis Blue Devils Just Us Entwetle Coury McKinley Bulldogs Blue Devilas

Rockbridge to Meet Logan High Reserves in Preliminary Game

Rockbridge of the Hocking County Basketball League will visit Logan Saturday for a preliminary game against the Logan High Reserves. The 8:15 p.m. tipoff precedes the main East High clash, scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m. to allow local business attendance.

Logan Jan M.—Rockbridge Hocking County Basketball League Logan High East High

Butch Stops Grier In Eighth Round In Canton Bout

Mose Butch of Pittsburgh knocked out Thier Grier of Massillon in the eighth round of their 10 round affair in Canton last night.

Canton U.P Mose Butch Pittsburgh Thier Grier Massillon

New Bobcat Combination Hits Freshmen In Scrimmage

Butch Grover unveils a six man Bobcat lineup in a Tuesday scrimmage against freshmen. Berens and Henry man pivot roles while Reichley Seigal and Byham contribute several field goals. Ahead of Saturday’s anticipated test versus Cincinnati Bearcats, guards show solid passing and handling as Grover plans another Frosh matchup.

Butch Grover Bobcat Bobcats Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Bearcats Berens Henry Groever Quint Reichley Seigal Byham

Vulcan Expands Portsmouth Operations

The Vulcan Golf Company of Portsmouth announced it has purchased the manufacturing rights to productions formerly made by the Great Lakes Golf Company of Milwaukee and The Beckley Ralston Company of Chicago.

Portsmouth Vulcan Golf Company Great Lakes Golf Company Milwaukee Beckley Ralston Company Chicago

Jackets Face pair of home games in bid for wins

Middleport reports optimism after a win over Racine as the Yellow Jackets prepare two home games against Wellston on Friday and Gallipolis on Saturday at the focal gym. Riley heads to retirement with Frank Wilson likely to step in at center after a strong Racine showing.

Middleport Yellow Jackets Racine Jackets Wellston Gallipolis Focal Gymnasium Riley Frank Wilson Wilson

Vines Beats Tilden in Pro Tour Victory

Ellsworth Vines defeated Bill Tilden before a large crowd in Denver last night 42 16 12 10 as the professional tennis troupe prepares to travel to the west coast. The win keeps Vines and the tour even after eight matches.

Denver Colo Jan. H Tilden Ellsworth Vines West Coast Vines

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