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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

13

Grover reports on basketball coaching clash and baseball hopefuls

Mitch Grover, at the National Association of Basketball Coaches meeting in Chicago, predicts major talks on removing stalling from basketball and cites proposed rules affecting possession. Ohio baseball candidates drill on the Peden field, left-handed hitters show promise, while pitchers and fielders work lightly.

Ltch Grover Chicago National Association of Basketball Coaches Butch Ohio Peden Iball Butch Grover

Heath's two run homer lifts Reds to 10 9 win

In a slugfest at Bunnell Field the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Athletics 10 to 9. Mickey Heath delivered a ninth inning two run homer to seal the victory after Jimmy Foxx had tied it with a two four-bagger for the Athletics.

Mickey Homer REDS Jimmy Foxx Athletic Athletics Savannah Boston Red Sox

Lott and Vines Fall in Houston Tournament Upset

In the Houston Invitational Tennis event only three top players remain after three rounds. Ellsworth Vines, the national singles champion, fell in the first match while George Lott Jr. was defeated by Karl Kamrath 6-4 7-5. Martin Buaxley also exited after a 6-8 6-0 loss to Jimmy Quick.

Gilbert Hall East Orange N. J Wilmer Allison Austin Junior Coen Kansas City Bill Tilden Ellsworth Vines George Lott, Jr Chicago Lott Karl Kamrath Texas University

Oregon Puts Doe Spears On the Pan

Oregon officials criticized for negotiating with Dr. Clarence W. Spears while his contract at Oregon still had three years to run. Spears left his $11 500 post to take an $10 000 Wisconsin professorship with full charge of Badger football policies.

Bradenton Fla U.P McKechnie Boston Braves Tribe Florida Cardinals R. H. E. Boston St. Louis Cunningham McAfee Betts, Mangum Oregon Clarence W. Spears Wisconsin University of Oregon Eugene Ore U.R Spears Athletic Council Regents Robert Neyland Tennessee Clark Shaughnessy Loyola New Orleans Fritz Crisier Princeton Ray Morrison Southern Methodist University J. J. Ryan J. R. Richards George Little Little Thistiethwaite Northwestern Irwin Uterity Michigan Badgers

Londos Defends World Crown in Cleveland Title Win

Jim Londos the Greek world heavyweight champion retained the title by defeating Jim Clinstock in Public Hall Cleveland before 6317 fans. Londos used his flying move to end the match in 37 minutes and escaped two body scissors holds after Clinstock pressed the action with his legs and pins.

Cleveland U.P Jim Londos Jim Clinstock Londos Clinstock

Schmeling Sails for U S Tour Start in Toronto

Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling sails from Hamburg aboard the New York to begin an exhibition tour on June 14 with Jack Sharkey. The plan includes a Toronto start and stops in 15 North American cities.

Hamburg Max Schmeling United States New York Jack Sharkey Schmeling Toronto Canada

Cubs Top Tigers 9 to 5 in Detroit Test

Chicago defeated Detroit 9 to 5 after trailing early as Bridges Whitehill Uhlie and Susce supported by Ruel Root and Hemsley provided the Chicago victory. In another game Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 in 11 innings.

Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers R, H. BE Detroit Chicago Bridges Whitehill Uhlie Susce Ruel, Root and Hemsley Santa Barbara Calif U.P Pittsburgh

Ping Pong Wizard Sparks Comeback Tale at Waldorf Astoria

Henry McLemore narrates the rise of a frail, unathletic man who, after trying many sports and enduring failures, masters ping pong. He advances from makeshift tables to a national tournament invitation at the Waldorf Astoria, signaling a dramatic triumph.

Feld Mattewan Charlie Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom

National Basketball Coaches Association Considers Rule Changes

In Chicago the National Basketball Coaches Association discusses radical rule proposals for college basketball. Dr. Walter Meanwell suggests ending all free throws at half time and using cancellation to reward teams with more made free throws. Other ideas include a five second held ball in back court and a one bounce dribble limit. Mayor Griffith opens the meetings with a trends talk. About 200 coaches attend.

Chicago National Basketball Coaches Association Walter Meanwell Wisconsin John L. Griffith Big Ten A. A. Schabinger Creighton University Association

Crabbe Sets New 1500 Meter National Record

In New Haven Buster Crabbe of the Los Angeles A. C. clipped 19 minutes 45.6 seconds to break his own national senior AAU record in Carnegie pool. James Cristy of the University of Michigan was runner up with 19 minutes 54.4 seconds.

New Haven Conn U.P Buster Crabbe Los Angeles A. C Crabbe Carnegie Pool James Cristy University of Michigan

Fight Fund Diversion Good Roads Federation Petition

Columbus March 31 The Ohio Good Roads Federation memorialized the General Assembly against a relief program proposal that would permit political subdivisions to divert their highway funds to relief. The federation says cities plan large street programs and use relief lists to fund jobs for unemployed workers and their families.

Good Road Federation General Assembly Columbus U.R Ohio Good Roads Federation

Stagg to Speak at Celina High School Banquet

A. Stagg head football coach of the University of Chicago will speak Friday night at the Celina High School athletic banquet. He is noted as one of the oldest active coaches in the country.

Eddie Montague Frank Pytiak Ralph Winegarner Belve Bean Pytlak Winegardner Indians Luke Sewell Glenn Myatt Winegarner Bibl Falk Toledo Mud Hens Montague Bean Mud Hens Stagg University of Chicago Celina High School

Fifth annual Columbus diocesan basketball tourney set

The fifth annual Columbus diocesan basketball tournament for Catholic high schools will be held here on March 10 and 14, 1993, announced today.

Columbus

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