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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

Page

9

Veterans May Be Lost To Bobcats In Opener Saturday

Ohio college football previews note several new and veteran coaches and players. Don Peden at Ohio University confronts injuries and lineup questions as Bobcats prepare for Indiana in Bloomington with key linemen sidelined but potential returns ahead.

Bobcats Mitch Ith Ohio University Bobcats Indiana Bloomington Don Peden Buckeye Don Hoosier State

Rising sports stars mirror sudden rise to top

Mitch notes a year of rapid ascent by young athletes across sports. Ellsworth Vines, Billy Burke, Tom Creavy, Joe Sekura, and W L Stribling all reached prominence seemingly overnight after long efforts. RS. Russell Davis, sister of W B Drake, also earns club championship notice at Yorkmere CC in Columbus.

Yee Ellsworth Vines Tilden Billy Burke Billy Columbus Toledo Tom Creavy Albany Creavy Joe Sekura Dayton Bearcat Charlie Retzlaff Duluth Tommy Loughran King Levinsky W. L Stribling RS. Russell Davis W. B. Drake Athens Mrs. Davis Deng Yorkmere Country Club FK. Davis Oniversity

Loughran to Fight Sekura in Queensboro Stadium Showdown

New York September 22 U P Tom Loughran of Philadelphia meets Joe Sekura of Dayton in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Queensboro Stadium. Loughran seeks a metropolitan rebound after cutting challenger Max Schmel while Sekura rides a 12 fight win streak and recently defeated Arley Retzlaff.

New York U.P Tom_ Loughran Philadelphia Max Schmel Joe Sekura Dayton Queensboro Stadium Loughran Alugh Sekyra Rley Retzlaff

Williams Is Champ Cleveland P G Championship Winner

Ed Williams a 43 year old Westwood Country Club pro won the Cleveland District P G title tying the longest job title by winning with a 143 score over 36 holes at Canterbury Club. He defeated defending champ Lloyd Hickson.

Cleveland U.rp Ede Williams Westwoodountry Club

Iowa Star McClain Released by Portsmouth Spartans

A R Mayes McClain, former University of Iowa football player, has been released by Portsmouth Spartans coach Patsy Clark to be sold or traded.

Portsmouth A.R Mayes McClain University of Iowa Patsy Clark Portsmouth Spartans

Brooklyn and St Louis race to ten as hits overwhelm defense

In a pitching heavy double header, Brooklyn pounded St Louis 10 to 11 in a slugfest while other NL games showed Philadelphia and Pittsburgh trading blows. The American leagues featured Cleveland and New York splitting, Chicago edging Washington, and Milwaukee sustaining a high scoring affair with Minneapolis.

Ohio State to Practice Early and by Flood Lights

Coach Sam Willaman said the Ohio State football squad would hold two daily sessions starting at six in the morning and again under flood lights if the heat persists. Monday’s practice was canceled due to high temperatures with light kicking passive drills and instruction in new plays emphasized.

Columbus Sam Willaman Ohio State Willaman Buckeyes

Dundee Set to Meet Tough Boy in Thursday Bout

Athens lightweight fighter Dundee prepares for a tough challenge this Thursday at the Fairgrounds facing Kid Edwards of Louisville. Promoter Mark Jenkinson chose Edwards after seeing him in Columbus, predicting a competitive headline bout. Dundee has two prior wins here and plans a measured, body-focused strategy before a potential late rally. The program also includes three six-round bouts and a four-rounder.

Athens Fairgrounds Kid Edwards Louisville Mark Jenkinson Edwards Columbus Dundee Jenk Cowboy Martin Jack Ladd Ladd Martin Martin Dundee A L. Dundee Mans

Sarazen Leads New England Open in Second Qualifying Round

Gene Sarazen of Great Neck L I held a two stroke edge in the New England Open at Quincy Mass after the second 18 hole qualifying round. Sarazen shot 71 with six birdies on the local course as four others tied for second at 73 while Bill Mehthorn and Johnny Farrell stood at 74.

Quincy Mass Gene Sarazen Great Neck L. I Sarazen Charley McAndrew Dave Hackney Vesper Larry Rowe Portland

Van Wie Lake Tilt Highlights Women's National Tourney

In Williamsville New York on September 22 the first round of the National Women's Golf Tournament featured Miss Virginia Van Wie of Chicago facing Mrs Marion Turple Lake of Flushing Long Island. The pairing drew attention by sidetracking defending champion Mrs Glenna Collett Vare who faced a flat round match with Miss Armstrong of Chicago.

Williamsville N. Y Virginia van Wie Chicago Marion Turple Lake Flushing L. I Glenna Collett Vare

Night of Boxing Results Across Several Cities

Argentine Vic Polo KO'd Humberto Torrano in New York while England's Charles Wapner beat Steve Hayden on points. In Maryland Billy Landers and Frank De Angelo drew. Sailor McKenna and Micky Morley had KOs and other bouts produced multiple decisions across Madison and Milwaukee.

New York Victorio Campolo Humberto Torrano Ilony Kaplan Connecticut Gus Warman England Charles Wapner Steve Hayden Bridgeport Conn Fort Washington

Light Athens Eleven Open Season With New Lex On Saturday

Athens High School begins its football season with an undersized squad facing New Lexington. Coach Pete McKinley plans a lean line and a light backfield led by Atkins and E Fields, with several contenders battling for key positions and two night games scheduled at Lancaster and Middleport.

LIGHT Athens New Lex Athens High School New Lexington High Pete McKinley Atkins E. Fields Corwin Goodfellow Fields Olson Lancaster Middleport New Lexington Welleton Logan Nelsonville New Boston Gallipolis

Senators and Yankees Tied for Second in AL Race

Washington boosted to a tie for second after edging Chicago 8 to 3 behind Madley and Marberry. Walter Johnson’s club halted New York’s 10 game win streak as Wes Ferrell beat Cleveland 7 to 4. Boston moved to fifth with a pair over St Louis, while St. Louis defeated Brooklyn 11 to 10 in ten innings and New York routed Chicago 18 to 7. Philadelphia widened its lead over Boston with a 6 to 4 win over Pittsburgh.

Sw York E- Walter Johnson Washington Senators New York Yankees Senators New York Madley Marberry Washington Chicago Hadley Wes Ferrell Cleveland Ferrell Hipston Red Sox St. Louis Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Sto . St. Loui Iona Brooklyn New York Giants Cuba Boston Braves Pittsburgh Beaton Cincinnati

Indianaapolis Eyes Second in AA Race After Wins

Columbus Sept 22 Indianaapolis trails Kanata City by one game for second in the American Association. Indiana plays Toledo while Kansas City faces J Paul. Logan rookie improves Indiana with a 6 to 1 win over Toledo. Milwaukee defeats Minneapolis in 8 16. Pat Crawford hits his 27th homer with two on and Delancey hits a bases loaded shot as Columbus wins 13 to 8 over Louisville.

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Wittenberg Faces Tough Season Guide Under Coach Stobbs

Springfield reports Wittenberg College football under coach W. Stobbs Jr faces a light backfield averaging under 160 pounds with veteran talents Colin Lanning Price Masalhon Stan Plummer Doug Smith Click Peterson and Wright. Line heftier but lacking kickers as five night games loom and season opens at Georgetown Ky. with Miami at Oxford in Buckeye Conference action.

Springfield W. Stobbs, Jr Wittenberg College Ike Trubey Phil Schneider Walton Kan Douds Wittents Trubey Robert Blunt Wittenberg Buckeye Miami Oxford Georgetown John Carroll Central Kentucky Xevier Kerm Marehall Dayton

Hoosiers Scrimmage Bloomington Preseason Rivalry

Hoosiers report a closed scrimmage in Bloomington as they prepare for the season opener at Ohio University. The team seeks to extend an 18 game unbeaten streak.

Bloomington Ind BE. CC. Hayes Ohio University

Notre Dame Shifts Melinkovich to Fullback Spot

George Melinkovich, Notre Dame back who starred last year, moves from left halfback to fullback to replace injured Nick Lukats in the backfield after Saturday's game.

South Bend Ind George Melinkovich Notre Dame Nick Lukats

Punter Evanston Hopes for all star spot

A readable fragment notes Hil Hil Oliver Olson and a punter from Evanston in early football remarks. It mentions a coach named Manley praising a kicker and hints at prospects for a Western all star selection in a first year.

Evanston Hil Oliver Olson A Weatern Aelia Manley

Heston Sparks Ann Arbor Football Yet Again

Heston Stine and Westover emerged as top backfield candidates after Michigan defeated a rival 6 to 2 yesterday. Heston, son of Willie Heston, returned a kickoff 63 yards and combined in a scoring pass to Westover for the lone touchdown.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Jack Heston Harry Stinespring Louis Westover Michigan Heston Westover Willie Heston

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