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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1934

Page

7

Willaman Resigns as Ohio State Coach Storms for Western Reserve

Samuel S. Willaman resigns as Ohio State head football coach amid criticism over recent seasons. Reports say he will accept a three year, $10,000 per year offer to lead Western Reserve University. Western Reserve faces financial strains with receipts down to about $11,000 per year and a proposed 12,000 seat stadium to be funded by CWA money.

Columbus U.P Samuel S. Willaman Ohio State University Willaman Cleveland Western Reserve University Tom Keady Western Reserve United Press Ohio State Assisant Iowa State College Cleveland East Technical and Alliance Ohio Keady Greater Cleveland Jimmy Aiken Canton MecKinney High School Toledo Scott and Findlay Orf Fintrock Case CWA Finfrock Cleveland Stadium

Willaman resigns as Ohio State basketball coach

The article notes Willaman resigns as Ohio State basketball coach amid factions and pressure. It mentions Michigan’s strong play, Wisconsin and other Big Ten dynamics, and Ohio Wesleyan’s 40-28 win over Wit Saturday night as a separate note in the same page.

Ohio Wesleyan

Friedman Named Head Coach at City College of New York

Ben Friedman, former All-America quarterback and recent pro football star, will be head football coach at the College of the City of New York this year. He succeeds Dr. Harold J. Parker, who led the program for 10 years and will stay on as baseball coach.

New York Benny Friedman College of the City of New York Harold J. Parker Parker

Lutherans in Fourth Place After Big Buckeye Win

Wittenberg College moved from sixth to fourth in the Buckeye Conference by beating Miami University 47 to 2 at Springfield. Miami dropped to last. Ohio Wesleyan and Denison near schedule with two remaining conference games. Johnny Anthony led Miami with 11 points. Roy James fed Wittenberg 12. Elwood Pitzer added 10 as Wittenberg led from start to finish.

Wittenberg College Buckeye Miami University Springfield Miami Ohio Wesleyan Denison Delaware Ohio Elwood Pitzer Wittenberg Shook Nous Oe Bremty

Stagg Sees No Coast Big Ten Gap In Football

Alonzo A. Stagg, veteran coach, said Chicago that there is little difference between Big Ten and coast football and that the Big Ten is not easier. He noted his time at the University of Chicago and later at the College of the Pacific in California.

Pere Sam Chicago Alonzo A. Stagg University of Chicago College of the Pacific California Stagg

Miller Favored To Beat Covelli In 10 Round Clash

Fred Miller of Cincinnati is a 9 to 5 favorite to beat Frankie Covelli of Brooklyn in a 10 round featherweight bout at the Broadway Arena. Miller does not risk his N B A title in this non title fight.

New York Freddy Miller Cincinnati Frankie (Kid) Covelli Brooklyn Broadway Arena Miller

Agua Caliente Open Starts With 174 Players In 57,000 Purse

The Agua Caliente Open begins in Agua Caliente Mex today as part of the Pacific winter tournament swing. Nineteen fifty is the first annual event with 174 entrants chasing a 57,000 purse. Favorites include Paul Runyan Macdonald Smith Leo Diegel and Tom Creavy among others.

Agua Caliente Mex U.P Paul Runyan White Plaina Macdonald Smith Nashville Leo Diegel Diegel Philadelphia Tom Creavy Albany WN. Y George von Elm Los Angeles Harry Cooper Chicago Wild Bill Mehrhorn Louisville Olin Dutra Mortie Dutra Detroit Horton Smith Oak Park Denny Shute Miami Caliente Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Sarazen

Wage Fight on Firearms Bill in Congress

New York January 31 U S A concerted campaign led by the National Rifle Association aims to defeat the Copeland Federal Firearms Bill. Sportsmen say the bill would restrict transportation of firearms and ammunition across state lines and hinder legitimate use of pistols rifles and hunting guns. They warn thefts could rise as shipments would require packages to be described on the outside.

New York National Rifle Association Rifle Association

Panthers and Jackets Meet Again Friday in Pomeroy

Panters and Middleport high school basketball teams renew rivalry Friday night at the Junior High Gym in Pomeroy after Pomeroy’s Jan 12 win. The Jackets, unbeaten since, adjust lineup with Riley out at center while Panthers keep their starting five. Girls from both schools had a fast first meeting and face strong chances in the rematch.

Pomeroy Middleport Pomeroy Panthers Yellow Jackets Rutland Racine Wellston Gallipolli Jackets Riley

College Basketball Scores From A Fragment

Wittenberg led Miami 47 to 2 in a partial tally while Tarkio posted 34 against Missouri Valley 2 and Mt Union 4. Hirami Bliss scored 3 and Dayton 2 and Sanford and the University of San Francisco are mentioned in incomplete form.

Wittenberg Miami Tarkio Missouri Valley Mt Union Hirami Bliss Dayton Sanford M University of San Francisco Is

Greyhounds Aim to Top Gallipolis in Tight league race

Nelsonville's Greyhounds seek a third league win as they host Gallipolis Blue Devils. Gallipolis has yet to win a league game and faces Athens Pomeroy Middleport and Jackson in upcoming weeks. Coach Yantis may deploy Butte at center with Stal ter and Powell at forwards while Morrison and Roeser are available but not guaranteed.

Nelsonville Sarring Nelsonvill Greyhounds Licely Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Pomeroy Middleport Jackson Greyhounds Logan New Boston Fighting Welchmen Yantis Jud Morrison

Indians Name 16 Pitchers for Spring Training Camp

The Cleveland Indians roster lists 16 pitchers for spring training beginning March 1 in New Orleans. Notable hurlers include Monte Pearson Willie Muldrow Wesley Ferrell Mel Harder Oral Hildebrand and Clint Brown with several new players joining from Toledo New Orleans and a Boston trade. Catchers in the lineup are Roy Spencer Glenn Myatt Frank Putiak and Bob Garberk.

Lee Twogeod Perrin Roy Spencer Glenn Myatt Frank Putiak Bob Garberk William Kamm Harley Ross Johnny Burnett Bill Knickerbocker Odel Hale Louis Berger Kari Averi Dick Porter Joe Voemik Milt Galataer Julian Johnson Bob Holland

Bartenders School Class Teaches Sidecar Chemistry

A reporter in New York attends the Bartenders School where Professor FitzGerald demos cocktails in a 106 foot mahogany bar. A freshman skip leads to chaos as a sidecar mishap spirals into a comic lesson on ice, liquor costs, and proper mixing.

New York Jack Fits Gerald Bartenders School Georgia B. G FitzGerald Fitz Gerald Grand Central Station

Vines Wins Again In Pasadena Tennis Showdown

Bilsworth Vines, former national singles champion, defeated his barnstorming partner Bill Tilden 6-2 4-6 7-5 in his first local appearance, giving Vines eight victories to four for Tilden on their trans continental tour.

Pasadena Calif U.R Bilsworth Vines Tilden

Schmeling Baer Bout Canceled. Schmeling to Face Uzcudun

New York January 31. Max Schmeling's manager Joe Jacobs announced no return bout with Max Baer in Los Angeles in March. Negotiations terminated and Schmeling agreed to face Paulino Uzcudun in Barcelona on April 5, with a $40,000 guarantee.

New York U.P Max Schmeling Maxie Baer Los Angeles Schmeling Joe Jacobs Jacobs Baer Paulino Uzcudun Barcelona Spain Uzcudun Yankee Stadium

Mary Astor Leads Star Studded Ohio Theater Run

Mary Astor appears in multiple 1930s films at the Ohio Theater including Convention City and Hedwise with an all star cast featuring Joan Blondell Adolphe Menjou Dick Powell and Ruth Donnelly. Other features include Little Women Blood Money and Straightaway with racing drama and courtroom energy.

Ohio Joan Blondell Mary Astor Convention City Ohio Theater Miss Astor Joan Blondett Adolphe Menjou Dick Powell Guy Kibbee Frank McHugh Patricia Ellis Ruth Donnelly Peter Milne Archie Mayo Robert Lord Guy Kisser

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