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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

9

Bobcats Edge Marshall 42 to 38 In Offensive Duel

Ohio University Bobcats edged Huntington's Marshall College 42 to 38 in a tight defensive battle. George Lockman led with 17 points, Warshower 12 and Lackey 11 as the trio accounted for 40 of Ohio's 42. Hunter paced Marshall with 15 points, Stark eight and Wilson seven.

Ohio Marshall Outfit Marshall Crew Bobcats West Virginians Hunter Phode Stark George Lockman Harry Lackey Lockman Warshower Lackey George Jerry Warshower Leckey Wilson Marshall Gill Priode Seere Ene Norris Togers Laird Frank Lane

Texas high school and Southwest conference rise in basketball play

The article notes Texas schools like Athens High competing nationally and the Southwest Conference season featuring a shift to man to man defense to counter delayed offenses. It highlights Indiana UC coach Everett S. Dean and the rising respect for Lone Star State interscholastic basketball. Arkansas is cited as five time Southwest champions using a specific play diagram.

Everette S. Dean Indiana Texas Lone Star State Athens High Chicago Athens Southwest Conference Southern Methodist Baylor Texas Christian Texas A Rice Arkansas University of Arkansas Deans

Bobcats Rally to Grip Marshall in Offensive Show

Grover's basketball team improved to a three game win streak led by a 42 point show from star guard Marshall. George Jackman shone in late scoring bursts as Ohio’s squad moved the ball quickly and found more shots under the basket. Beanie Trace made a strong mound showing in spring baseball. Joe Dunn shifts Springfield to Bloomington in the Three-Eye loop.

Mitch Ith Ohio Ohio Five Grover Miami Muskingum Marshall Bobcats George Jackman George QryKus Anhlesh Fox Olivo IGW Oo Butcha Beanie Joe Dunn Springfield Bloomington

Ohio Matmen Tackle Freshmen Saturday

Ohio State wrestlers meet a squad of freshmen Saturday at 10 30 a m with no admission charged. Varsity lineup includes Moran Green Stanley Kleiger Hunter Breed Shafer Bennet Hendricks Rupp Muradies Laskin Kling Kassler and others listed for the event against the freshmen team.

Wittenberg Thor Olson Varsity Wright Fresh Moran Eccee 21S Seceee Green Stanley Il Eccecccs i Cassis Aceiewen Kleiger Stafford Miaete Cet Olle Cisisiataisieiciece Aiareren Sieletel Eters Cacein Shafer Bennet Penoto Aaacigian Senne Cancer Hendricks Rupp Phillips Alata Ate Aaesainie Oietiela Ace Muradies Laskin Kling Heavy Kassler

Conger Wins Newark Indoor 1000 Yard Feature Race

Ray Conger of the Illinois Athletic Club won the Newark Athletic Club indoor 1000 yard feature with a time of 2 minutes 17 9 10 seconds. He surged from third in the final lap to beat Nordell of NYU unattached by three yards as Dr. Paul Martin Swiss Olympic champion finished third. Ira Singer swept the sprint events taking 50 yards in 5 8 1 0 seconds, 60 yards in 6 6 10, and 70 yards in 7 5 10.

Newark N. J U.P Ray Conger Illinois Athletic Club Newark Athletic Club Conger Nordell New York University Paul Martin Ira Singer Ohio State

Wilmington College Beats Urbana JC in 51 to 10 Victory

Wilmington College remains undefeated with an eighth straight win after defeating Urbana Junior College 51 to 10. Grover Alexander is set to pitch for the House of David this year, while Aleck’s stay amid the bewhiskered brothers is uncertain due to his frequent close games.

Wilmington Urbana U.R Wilmington College Urbana Junior College Grover Alexander House of David Tfow Long Aleck Alex

Western front of football stirs midwestern colleges

Chicago January 29. A wave of turmoil rolls through major midwestern universities over football. Indiana University faces a contract dispute with former coach H Q Page and potential legal action for 16750. Iowa faces a conference investigation amid alleged slush funds and a state legislature inquiry. Marquette reports Army scouts pressed fullback Francis Deig for West Point appointment. Wisconsin defends coach Glen Thistlethwaite while alumni push back. Ohio State coach Sam Willaman is attacked by a student publication accusing him of prioritizing wins over character.

Chicago U.P Indiana University H. Q Pat) Page Athletic Board of Control Page Indiana Iowa Hawkeye Cedar Rapids Gazette Walter Jessup Marquette University Frank J. Murray United States Military Academy West Point Marquette Murray Francis Deig Wisconsin Ohio State Glen Thistlethwaite Sam Willaman Ohio The Free Voice Willaman

Cage Results Across Ohio and Nearby Colleges

Scores listed show Ohio University 43 over Marshall 35 and Wilmington 651 to Urbana 109. Bliss 32 defeats Cedarville 22 while Army 381 tops Georgetown 30. Navy 45 defeats Penn State 88. Springfield 17 edges Mass Aggies 12. West Virginia 35 beats Geneva 25.

Ohio U Marshall Wilmington Urbana Bliss Cedarville Army Georgetown Navy Penn State Springfield Mass Aggies West Virginia Geneva

Denny Shute Defends Texas Open Title Amid Muddy Fairways

San Antonio January 23 Denny Shute of Columbus will defend his Texas Open title as professionals and amateurs began the $6000 event at Willow Springs. Jack Speer led preliminaries with 73 while others like John Cawaon Bill Humes L Davis Gus Moreland and Bub McKinley trailed. 72 holes run Friday to Sunday at Brackenridge Park.

San Antonio Tex U.P Jack Speer Willow Springs Speer John Cawaon Chicago Bill Humes del Rio L. Davis Fort Worth Gus Moreland Dallas

Former Rice stars to run in indoor championships

New York January 29. Claude Bracey and Nelson Greer two former Rice Institute stars will compete in the American indoor track and field championships at Madison Square Garden February 25. Bracey was credited with a 9.5 second 100 yard dash at Rice while Greer won the National AAU half mile title in 1 minute 55.9 seconds at Denver in 1929.

New York Claude Bracey Nelson Greer Rice Institute Madison Square Garden Bracey Rice Greer Denver

European Amateurs Arrive Unmet by Managers at Docks

Twelve fighters from Europe arrived recently as amateurs and found no crowd of prospective managers waiting to greet them at the docks.

Europe

Curly wolves to Curley elephants sparks sports chatter

A playful quip questions renaming wrestlers as Curley elephants, reflecting renewed interest in the sport and lingering nickname debates among fans.

O'Geoffy

No Team For Springfield In Central League Bid

Springfield business men refuse to finance a city baseball club for the Central League season. Officials meet in Cleveland Monday to address the issue as Richmond withdraws. Remaining members Dayton Canton Fort Wayne and Erie may shift, with Fort Wayne or Erie pursuing other leagues if the six club circuit dissolves.

Ddie Morgan Indians New Orleans Eddie Cleveland Springfield U.R Richmond Ind Dayton Canton Fort Wayne Rie Erie

Frazer Named Manager of Peoria Three-Eye Club

Former Major League pitcher and Pirates scout Charles C. Frazer has accepted a contract to manage Peoria in the Three-Eye League. The club serves as a farm team for Cincinnati's National League affiliate.

Cincinnati Charles C Chick” Frazer Pittsburgh Pirates Peoria Poria

Bliss College Narrowly Tops Cedarsville 22 to 22

Bliss College defeated Cedarsville 22 to 22 in a tied game last night. Bliss guard Stammler led with 14 points as the teams were even at halftime nine to nine.

Cedarville Lre Bliss College Cedarsville Stammler Bliss

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