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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1932

Page

9

Locals Edge Wellston In Preview Of Athens Bulldogs Clash

Athens High School hosts Wellston in a Friday night matchup as the Bulldogs seek to improve to two wins and three losses and close the season with four road games. Coach McKinley may field the same lineup used against Pomeroy with Severson Bolin at forwards Stacy at center Speiser Fields guards. A junior high game precedes at 7.00 p.m. with The Plains.

OCAL Pete McKinley Bulldogs Wellston Pnd Middleport Marietta Nelsonville Logan Athens Jackets McKinley Wellstons Wellstonians Severson Bolin Stacy Speiser Fields Athens Junior High the Plains Athens Wellston Severson F. Gettles F. Richards Stacy CC. Miser G. Ward Fields G. Reed

Boxing scandal and Denison coach on basketball evolution

The column questions a Cincinnati boxing bout with Battalino and Miller amid betting concerns and an alleged fixation on outcomes. It also features Livingston of Denison University, criticizing modern basketball blocking, praising mixed defense, and recalling early games and his coaching success.

Romans Triumph Over Spartans to Run Season Record

The Stewart Romans improved to eight wins in as many starts by defeating the Athens Spartans 30 to 19. The Romans led 14 to 7 at halftime with George Lockman scoring five field goals to star the effort.

Stewart Romans Athens Spartans Romans George Lockman

College grid scores from various matches listed

Michigan Norman 36 Alba 31 Hope 41 Hillsdale 22 Omaha results show Michigan 38 Ohio State 26 and New River State 365 in an unspecified contest. Other scores include Ball State Teachers 88 Danville 25 and Westminster 20 Missouri Valley 16.

Michigan Ohio State Oakland City Anderson Ball State Teachers Danville Normal Manchester Valparaiso Colorado College Western State Westminster Missouri Valley Emporia Normal Washburn Phillips University Oklahoma Baptist University Ottawa Baker West Liberty W. Va Cedarville Glenville Morris-Harvey Bluefield New River State Salem Broaddus Norma Alma Hope Hillsdale

Muskingum Muskies Open Buckeye A A Clash at Athens

Muskingum college basketball resumes after a one week layoff to face Ohio University in Athens in a Buckeye A A game. Ten players travel with Lange guiding a versatile lineup led by Marin er the standout scorer and Zeyher Leonard Himes and McClain among starters.

New Concord Muskingum College Ohio University Bobcats Athens Buckeye A. A.ohio Muskies Capital Ashland Marietta Heidelberg Washington-Jefferson Kent State Muskingum Mariner Dribblers

Tecumsehs Tie Up Third With 4-0 Win Over Indians

The London Tecumsehs moved into undisputed third place in the International Hockey League by defeating the Cleveland Indians 4 to 0. The victory dropped Cleveland into a lower tier as the Redskins challenged in the standings.

Cleveland U.R London Tecumsehs Cleveland Indians Redskins

Wolverines Hand Ohio State 38 25 In Big Ten Clash

Michigan defeated Ohio State 38 to 25 before 8735 fans. Norm Daniels led Michigan with 10 points, Ivan Williamson added nine, while Captain Joe Hoffer paced Ohio with eight. The Buckeyes tied for fifth place with Wisconsin as Syracuse and Pittsburgh edged closer in earlier action.

Columbus Ohio State Illinois Michigan Ohio Buckeyes Howard Mattison Joe Hoffer Norm Daniels

Pivot play reshapes offense with Dehnert's quick breaks

Dutch Dehnert of the Rosenblum Celtics crafts a pivot driven system emphasizing fast breaks and precise ball handling. The No 1 pivot posts at the free throw line while Nos 2 3 4 5 move across the floor, pass and sprint for baskets, creating rapid, unpredictable attacks.

Jackie Fields Reclaims Welterweight Title in Chicago Bout

Jackie Fields of Los Angeles regained the welterweight crown by defeating Lou Brouillard of Worcester in Chicago Stadium. The 12 round bout drew about 11,000 spectators as Fields delivered a sustained body attack and a decisive sixth round rally to claim the title. Brouillard, who had held the belt since defeating Jack Thompson, vowed a return match and praised Fields as a worthy challenger.

Jackie Fields Los Angeles Lou Brouillard Worcester Mass Chicago Fields Jacob Finkelstein Jock Thompson Joe Dundee Detroit Thompeon Brouillard Jack Thompson Fielda

Battaline Fined Five Thousand In Cincinnati Boxing Scandal

Christopher Battalino, former featherweight champ, fined 5000 dollars and suspended after a skit at Music Hall mocked Freddy Miller. Miller cleared. Reilley said he acted as booking agent. Battalino failed to make 126 pounds for the title fight and forfeited a 1000 dollar guarantee.

Cincinnati Bat Battalino Freddy Miller Cincy Battalino Miller Pete Reilly Commission Queen City Lew Feldman Bat New York Tony Canzoneri Incinnati Christopher ‘“Bat’’ Battaline Music Hall Bauman Cher Pete Reilley Both

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Bitar Daria Atheng, Ohio Mitch Alter Livingston Denison United Press Livy Walter J. Livingston Denison University Livingston Buckeye Zeyher Leonard Himes McClain Sims Spencer Kirby Conaway Zeyver Forward Sums Guard Arclaiy Dickie Moore Marilyn Knowlden Vivienne Osborne Clive Brook Charlie Ruggles Juliette Compton Harry Bannister Harry “Freckles Star Reporter Sew Cody Blane Wallace Ford Kohler Mary Nolanente Kettron Lee Wolves Trim State Windsor Bulldogs Syracuse Pittsburgh Pitenburgh Gellar Buffalo Bisons Rosenblum Celtics Virginia Theatre Ohio Vs. Muskingum Reserve Logan’s Cline’s George Kirkley Cincinnati Boxing Com Batt Iit Columbia Andy Shuford
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