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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

5

Playbook Analysis Spurs Valley Conference Tactics

The article reviews a Washington University of St. Louis play and scouting notes on Creighton and Meyer Saussele. It highlights Coach Don White’s Purdue roots and Marshall College’s Thundering Herd facing Ohio University in Athens with tall West Virginia-linked athletes and a mix of 6-footers.

Everett VS. Dean Indiana U Washington University of St. Louis Meyer Saussele Don White Washington Bears Purdue White St. Louis Creighton University Pittsburgh Washington A. A. Shabinger Creighton Svra Marshall College Huntington W. Va John T. Stuart Ohio State Ohio University Ohio Gymnasium West Virginia Sobcat Lair Athens Ohio Bobcats Marshall Thundering Herd Stuart Herd University of Kentucky Prairmount Glenville Ramey Hunter Len Priede Williamson James Patton Patton Proctorville-Rome Township Marvin Laird Marysville Bernard Rogers Richwood

Ancient Grunt-Groan Wrestlers Bring Madison Square Garden Show

In New York City heavy weight wrestling headlines two champions vie for top billing as James Londos faces James McMillen at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Jack Curley bets on Londos to protect his Boston match with Judy Dusek while other bouts draw crowds amid a looming near riot over ticket shortages.

New York Madison Square Garden James Londos James McMillen University of Illinois Londos Boston Judy Dusek Omaha McMillen Jack Curley Garden Theiong Curley

Mullins and Morgan Rumors Roil Indian Sox Trade Talks

DDie Morgan, Cleveland Indians slugging first baseman and 1920s promising rookie, retires to enter the lumber business. His departure disrupts Indians and White Sox trade plans as Fonseca eyes replacement and続 potential deals with Chicago. Meanwhile Francis Hunter and Vincent Richards push for an open professional tennis tourney, with Tilden Kozeluh and others joining for a possible 1932 start.

Ddie Morgan Cleveland Indians Middlewest Chicago White Sox Morgan Lou Fonseca Indians Willie Kamm White Sox Sox Donie Bush Francis W T. Hunter Vincent Richards Bill Tilden Hunter Richards Carl Kozeluh

Ohio Matmen Defeat Kent State 26 to 8 in opener

Ohio University wrestlers won six of eight bouts to defeat Kent State 26 to 8 in the season opener at the Ohio University gym. Notable wins came from Perren Steele 126, Busha 145, and Shaffer 155, with Dunlavey and Hendricks also contributing in a strong team effort.

Ohio Matmen Kent State Ohio University Joe Begala Kent State Tasslers Ohio Stijskal Kent Dewey Dunlavey Ravenna Art Hendricks Dunvey Kent States Thor Olsen Steel Busha Shaffer Perren Steele Prouds Scott Monoweth Baker Stanley Ober Byers

Red Cross Officials to Testify on Hunger Relief Sum

Chairman John Barton Payne and other Red Cross leaders are summoned before the House Appropriations Committee to justify the need for the Senate noted $26,000,000 hunger relief appropriation. The hearings aim to temper House demand for Senate amendments to the Interior Department bill, an administration policy stance.

Washington U.R John Barton Payne Red Cross House Appropriations Committee Senate House Interior Department Administration

Sullivan gets life sentence in Kansas murder case

Muriel Sullivan twenty year old waitress pleaded guilty to killing Mrs Maude Martin for eighty five dollars and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. The act was to stop Mrs Martin from testifying against Dr S A Brainard in the death of Mrs Martins sister.

Independence Kans U.P Muriel Sullivan Maude Martin Miss Sullivan

Syracuse captain Stevens injured in Colgate game ends football days

Physicians treating Warren Stevens, Syracuse football captain, say his skull fracture from the Colgate game ends his undergraduate sports career. Stevens remains active on the basketball team as the sole new member among a veteran quintet that has played together four seasons.

Warren Stevens Syracuse Colgate Noy Stevens

Hollister Hi Defeats Glouster Tomcats In Narrow Win

Hollister Hi edged Glouster Tomcats 85 to 81 on the Glouster floor. The game was rough with 24 fouls called. Henry scored 19 points for Glouster while Westfall led Hollister with 14 points.

Glouster Hollister Hi Glouster Tomcats Helliater Hollister Henry Gilouster Westfall

Boxing Tension Eases as Phil Scott Eyes Return

Phil Scott had threatened to sell his beauty shop and return home for several dives, but the situation appears calmer now and a possible comeback is hinted.

Phil Scott

Boxing Commission Reconsiders MSG Authority over Carera

The New York Boxing Commission ruled it lacked power to bar Primo Carera from Madison Square Garden. The decision mirrors concerns about crowd control and venue authority impacting events.

New York Boxing Commission Primo Carera Madison Square Garden

Marietta Tigers Run Past Athens Bulldogs 30 to 10

In Arriet a Jan 26 report the Marietta Tigers overpower the Athens High Bulldogs 30-10 after a tight first half 9-8. Marietta's defense dominates and Britton leads scoring with 9 points as the taller second team beats Athens Junior High 16-8.

Marietta Quintet Bulldogs Arietta Athens High Marietta Tigers Big Tiger Little Bulldogs Marietta Athens Britton Curtis Kenogle Immel Sheppard

Northwestern Seeks Big 10 Title as Unbeaten Five Favored

Northwestern stands undefeated with four conference wins and is viewed as a near lock for the Big 10 crown. Indiana looms as the main challenger with three wins and one loss, while Michigan Wisconsin Purdue and Ohio State trail but may still rise.

Wildcats Httle Northwestern Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Purdue Ohio State Minnie Chicabo Michiwghis Winconath Ohio

Hayes named new Indians University football coach in 1924

FLC Hayes, longtime track and freshman football coach at Indians University since 1924, was chosen to replace Pat Page as varsity mentor. Page resigned his Hoosier berth earlier, and Hayes was selected Saturday night at a Faculty Athletic Commission meeting.

FLC Hayes Indians University Pat Page Page University Faculty Athletic Commission

Canzoneri Defends Lightweight Title in New Orleans Fight

Tony Canzoneri defends his lightweight title in New Orleans in a 10 round bout against Farr. Farr, Clevelandback, will face the champion as referee leveland officiates with Canzoneri the betting favorite to win.

Tony Canzoneri New Orleans Farr Leveland

Manero Drops Open Golf Tourney Lead To Guldehl

Tony Manero of Elmaford New York forfeited a $5,000 open golf tournament in Texas to Ralph Guldehl. Guldehl led by one stroke Saturday morning and won the afternoon session to clinch victory.

Tony Manero Elmaford N.Y Motion Picture Industries Suns Ralph Guldehl Texas Manero

Billiard Tour Sparks Underdog Upsets in Chicago

Otto Retsely of Philadelphia remained the sole undefeated entrant in the World three cushion billiards tournament in Chicago. Arthur Thurnblad, who had tied Retsely, was upset yesterday. Three matches remain and a deadlock appears likely.

Otto Retsely Philadelphia Cteaaman Chicago Amd Arthur Thurnblad Reely

Speed veteran Malcolm Campbell eyes skyward speed record

The 46yearold speed veteran Malcolm Campbell believes no course on earth can currently support a land speed record beyond 280 to 300 miles per hour. He asserts the limits of land speed testing remain tied to course and propulsion capabilities.

Malcom Campbell

Berg to Fight Perlick at Madison Square Garden This Week

English boxer Jack Kid Berg arrives in New York for a third meeting with Herman Perlick at Madison Square Garden this week as both fighters seek advancement.

Jack Kid) Berg England Madison Square Garden Herman Perlick Kalamasoyg

Kent Wrestler Pins Ohio Grappler in 3 55

AKent heavyweight Stijskal dominated his bout with Art Phillips but could not overcome Shelly Kent 175 pounder. Kent pinned Ohio grappler in 3 55 to seal the win ending with a three minute margin.

Shelly Kent Stijskal Art Phillips Ducky Kent Heavy Ohio

Rope climbing champions named in U S report

Leonard Stern of the Los Angeles A C is the rope climbing world champion. Alfred Jochim of the Swiss Turnverein of New Jersey is the long horse champion and Frank Haubold of New Jersey is the side horse champion. The big horse champion is not named but likely Carnera.

Leonard Stern Los Angeles A. C O’geoffy United States Alfred Jochim Swiss Turnverein New Jersey Frank Haubold Carnera

Pirates Clean House Removes Ton Sils From Players

Twelve Pirates players have had their ton sils removed to improve fielding on ground balls. The team aims to reduce misplays and boost infield stability during the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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