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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1932

Page

9

Bobcats Edge Muskingum 24 to 20 in Ohio Conference clash

Ohio University bobcats outlast Muskingum 24 20 as Lachey and Brown spark late scoring. Mariner and Brown top scorers for Muskies with strong fouling defense by Ohio. Slow start gives way to a tense finish, preserving Ohio's conference win.

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Indians Sign Key Players as Cleveland Rumors Fly

Cleveland baseball announces four Redskins contracts for the coming season, headlined by Derl Averill and Joe Vosmik. Billy Evans says Hodapp Belve Bean also agreed, as infield positions open with several rookies competing.

Cleveland Derl Averill Joe Vosmii Billy Evans Johnny Hodapp End Belve Bean Snis Redskins Tribe Averill Vosmik Earl Iis Vosmule Wile Kamm Joe Sewell Yankees Joe Haley Athletics Boley United Press Montague Hale Detore Burnett Ond Boley Hodapp Boby Hodapp Bruce Connatser Eddie Morgan Hob Seeda Dick Portar

Bulldogs Dominate Wellston 40-20 In Regional Tilt

Athens Bulldogs routed Wellston 40 to 20 as Severson and Whipple led scoring in a game noted for tight defense and consistent second half pressure. Ward and Raich captained Wellston’s efforts while Reed and Covell contributed under the boards for the losing side.

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Bat Battalino Fines Paid After Cincinnati Bout Fell Short

The Cincinnati Boxing Commission received 4009 of the fine on Christepher Bat Battalino of Hartford for not giving his best against Freddy Miller in Cincinnati. Pete Reilly handled 3000 plus 1000 installments from Chicago and Hertford. The 1000 forfeited for featherweight weight will go to city welfare. The bout would have made Siler champion if he had won. Also, Jimmy Reed, ex Lehigh wrestling captain, tutors grapplers at Princeton as Pop Fos’s assistant.

Miller Breddie Battailino Lew Feldman Miler Mier Bat Cincinnati Battaline Cincinnati Boxing Helly Battalio Rely Miter Retlis Tony Canzaneri Battalino-Petrolie Zcrap Battalino Reilly Noessir Max Schmelng Stribling Maxie Cleveland Billy Petrolle Fargo Express Freddie Miller Feathers Jackie Fields Tou Broaillard Patrolio Jimmy McLarnin Fields McLarnin Detroit New York Jack Thompson Thompson Cincinnati Boxing Commission Christepher Bat Battalino Hertford Conn Freddy Milles Pete Reilly Battelino Muller Chicago Boxing Commission National Boxing Association Siler Lemigh Princeton Jimmy Reed Lehigh Princeton University Pop Fostar Mull Evans Breken Joe Vowardr Hetton Alan Bert Miters Iowa San Strathsay Martha Warak Bern Wella Josoncalniy Sahin Joe

Mike Heeney OLAS joins Athens Country Club as new pro

Athens Country Club announces the hiring of Mike Heener as the new professional. The longtime golfer with roots in Potsdam and Syracuse has competed across New York and the South, earning a reputation as a skilled teacher and player. Club officials praise his career and expect members to benefit from his instruction and experience.

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Hagen Beats Diegel To Win Olympia Fields Championship

In the third round at Olympia Fields the match between Hagen and Diegel halved after 26 holes. Hagen won the pivotal holes with precise shots and a decisive concession, then defeated Diegel to claim the championship.

Art Kpini Hagen Lea Wviomet Thatis Chaimpionshep Olympic Fields Aleo Olympia Fields Calla Bhegel Hell Walter Leo Diegel Hegen

Turf purse decline hits New Zealand tracks this year

TurF purses show a sharp drop with total value expected to be about half of last season. Southern California attempted two field goals in 1931. June Smith scored against Oregon State and Johnny Baker’s place kick beat No. 1 Notre Dame in the nine minute.

New Zealand Southern California Jnne Smith Oregon State Johnny Baker Blck Notra Dame

Five Buckeye Games Carded for Week Scheduling

Ohio callese basketball teams prepare for two hearted matches as Mt. Union fights to lead the Ohio Conference. Ohio State enjoys a holiday from Big Ten battles while Learlet and Gray tour the East facing Virginia and Navy. Wabash meets Wittenberg and Ohio Wesleyan. Cincinnati faces Ohio University. Miami plays DePauw. Mt. Union halves Muskingum and John Carroll. Wooster visits Akron and hosts Ashland. Detroit and Oberlin loom large in other showdowns. Captain Spaugy named honorary Idaho football captain for 1921 season.

Ohio Callese Mt. Union Ohio Buckeye Northwest Ohio State Learlet and Gray University of Virginia Charlottesville Navy Annapolis Ohio Wesleyan-seaison Delaware Wabash Wittenberg Springfield Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Ohio University Athens Miami DePauw Greencastle Ind

Pomeroy Stomps Hounds In 28 15 Victory Spotlighted

Pomeroy Panthers overpower Nelsonville Hounds 28 to 15 at home Friday night. Center led scoring with four baskets and four free throws as the defense stifled Nelsonville’s attack.

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Boxing and politics entwined in early American legends

Barbour the new New Jersey senator earned fame as an amateur boxer known as the Raleighsire Kid and debated turning pro against Jack Johnson. The piece traces Britten, Morris, and Morrissey from amateur ranks to notable bouts and demands, listing fights, purses, and a later political career for Morrissey after defeating Heenan and Heenan’s era.

Barbour Axl Larbour United States Britten Illinois John Morrissey Princeton White Worl Rathour Jack Johnson Parhour Jim Corbett San Franchiso Olympic Club Fred Britten Brome i Lutten Fenstrancisco Colerage Chicago Iis San Francisco George Thompson Morrissey John Heenan Beneda M Morrissey Congress

Shaver and Mohler Lead Trojans in 1931 Scoring

Southern California varsity co quarterbacks Gus Shaver and Ory Mohler scored 190 points doubling most teammates in 1931 season. Shaver netted 16 touchdowns and four conversions as part of the Trojans’ strong scoring output.

Shaver Southern California Gus Shaver Ory Mohler Trojan

Joe Vosmik’s Remarkable First Major League Year

Joe Vosmik’s rookie season with Cleveland is highlighted by a high batting average of around .500 early, 19 hits, 5 runs, and 6 home runs. He quickly rose as a standout outfielder in a strong 1930s lineup, drawing praise for his power and speed.

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Hocking County Court League Scores and Matchups

The Hocking County Court League results show teams such as Carbon, Gibisonville, Laurelville, Haydenville, Union, Murray City and others. Girls and boys standings are listed with scores like Carbon 21 Gibisonville 41 and Murray City 3, with upcoming matchups Lanamia at Carbon Gibbenville at Murray City Haydenville at Union and Purnare.

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