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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
5
Milleh’s Musings notes Goodman Von Elm and Johnny Dawson exit amateur ranks prompting debate over what defines an amateur in golf. If Walker Cup results favor England, calls for rule revisions will intensify as costs of amateur participation are cited.
Michigan defeated Ohio State 40 to 22 as Eyeland led a 32 point burst with Daniels Altenof and Eyeland providing the bulk of scoring after a tight first half. Ohio State's Lively Hinchman and Wrigley fought hard but Michigan pulled away in the second half.
Freddie Miller of Cincinnati stopped Phil Zwick of Cleveland in the third round of a scheduled ten round featherweight bout in Wheeling. Miller weighed 125 pounds and Zwick 126. a low blow protest by Zwick was disallowed by the referee.
In a bold remark, Rye argues that his .867 mark was the best on the roster and questions earning more than peers next season. He states he wants the honor money tied to that record as justification for higher pay.
John Carroll University officials awaited a reply from Western Maryland University to meet in football on Thanksgiving Day in Cleveland. Western Maryland defeated Carroll last year.
Mortie Dutra and Tony Manero join Captain Hagen’s Ryder Cup squad as promising rookies. Dutra recently placed well in the National Open at Interlochen, while Manero has surged among America's top pros. The pair strengthens a reshaped team amid ongoing speculation on additional players and the evolving professional era.
A white owl about two feet tall with a four foot wingspan was captured alive in Racine by John Burmeister Frankaville. He stunned the bird with a gunshot and turned it over to the city zoo.
Ginger Tolliver conceives a secret Junior Country Club to keep youths occupied. She buys Mill Rush farm and, with Phil Van Doorn, brings in artist Bard Holloc Conger to paint portraits and decorate the clubhouse. Bard stays, plans to earn money painting families and doing murals as Ginger envisions success.
Ginger and Phil oversee a rapid rehab of Mill Rush aided by abundant free labor. Bard Hollway and Mrs Tolliver discuss decor and propriety while volunteers replace windows repair porches and clear grounds. Animals and gardens flourish as work accelerates.
Interior of the house is nearly ready for occupancy with chairs tables and a grand dining room. Ginger notes pay for what you get first while Hard studies the fire room layout and panel scenes proposing Puritan, danseuse, pirate and pilgrim motifs blending into a harmonious backdrop. To Be Continued.
Tony Canzoneri the light weight world champion will defend his title in Chicago Stadium on February 4 in a 16 round bout against Goldie Hess. Canzoneri will weigh between 125 and 137 pounds and aims to avenge prior losses while continuing his Chicago appearance prominence.
A federal grand jury in Lincoln Nebraska indicted Victor Seymour former manager of the Republican senatorial campaign headquarters and George W Norris a Broken Bow grocery clerk on perjury charges tied to last summer's senatorial campaign. The indictment alleges Seymour persuaded Norris to run in the primary against Senator George W Norris.
Johnny Risko and Mickey Walker will meet in Miami on February 24 as Primo Carnera and Jimmy Maloney prep for their sun drenched showdown. Promoter Pa Stribling bills a far larger event with W J Schmeling and Young Stribling making appearances. Schmeling to spar, time and site for the bout to be announced.
SAN ANTONIO Jan. 27 Amateur and professional stars travel here for the Texas Open which opens tomorrow. Amateur qualifying is Wednesday and play ends Sunday with past champions Walter Hagen Joe Kirkwood Joe Turnesa MacDonald Smith in Friday match play. Notables Ralph Guldahl Al Eapinosa Horton Smith Harry Cooper Melhorn Johnny Golden also listed.
A garbled segment lists Big Ten teams including Northwestern and Minnesota with scattered letters and partial words. The fragment hints at standings or placements among universities such as Chicago, Michigan, Purdue, and Ohio State, but provides no clear results or figures.
Northwestern leads the Sie Ven standings with Captain Kiel and a 26 point game by a sophomore as Purdue, Michigan, Purdue, and Indiana contest the tight race. Minnesota Minnesota and Chicago show strong play, while Ohio Wisconsin and Iowa remain in contention with key players like Yates Fish Miller and Altenhof.
Boxers from Chicago Detroit and New Haven compete in multiple bouts across cities. Results include knockouts, decisions and draws with fighters such as Baxter Calmens Otto Atterson Benny Goldblatt Harry Dublins ky and Tony Cannoner among others.
In Oklahoma City Tommy Freeman earned an easy decision over Ridhie Murdock despite a weight advantage. Grogan from Omaha also won his bout on the same card.
The meet closes with Ot to Kebelt Dolnay Lays ton Allen Hall and Arthur Thorn setting multiple records in foug wits while unbeaten. Hive Artett, outfielder for the ante Pacific Coast League club, is reportedly sold to a National League club in Philadelphia. John Bulls van'a announces a new contract for six weeks, a broadcast news item.
A. A. U. plans to establish a department focusing on dinner check fans and related bling. The note describes this as one of the few purely amateur indoor sports remaining, highlighting its nostalgic appeal.
A fragment hints at a bold plan by Yocofty market figures aiming to disrupt local finance. It mentions a “gi gnt” concept and a reference to New York and Cortt in connection with a scheme to boost a “sion wave.” The wording is unclear and wanders without concrete actions.
The text notes a rough season for teams from Thchenen and Cornell, with the Fuckeyes and Uitnels underperforming. It suggests Tie Ton basketball followers see renewed balance this term, after a competitive year with more evenly matched terms.
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