Oberlin College Cagers Look For Fair Season
Oberlin College begins a cautious basketball season, testing newcomers after holiday travel to Adrian College and Toledo YMCA events. Only Captain Herb Meinhold returns as a regular, with Joel Williams aiming to regain form, while Andy Lindsey and Frankie Locke vie for spots as two other hopeful substitutes.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Oberlin College
Adrian College
Adrian
Toledo Airways
Toledo Y. M. C. A
Obertn
Herb Mainhold
Schenectady
N.Y
Meinhold
Joel Williams
Oberlin High
Andy Lindsey
Struthers
Frankie Locke
Locke
Wisconsin Opens Big Ten Race with Win Over Illinois
Wisconsin grabbed an early lead and held on to defeat Illinois 12 to 9 in the 1931 Big Ten basketball season opener. Purdue and Michigan loom as contenders as Oberlin tunes up for its home schedule with Adrian and a string of upcoming games.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Badgers
Mim
Minois
Purdue
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Ohio State and Notre Dame Meet Tonite in South Bend
Ohio State basketball, unchanged lineup from the Cornell win, faces Notre Dame in South Bend. Coach Harold Olsen names Ervin and Lively as forwards, Russell at center, Fesler and Larkins at guards, with Wrigley Hinchman and Mattison possible. Buckeyes’ first road game precedes Western Conference opener at Columbus Saturday against Wisconsin.
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South Bend
Ind
Ohio State
Cornell
Notre Dame
Harold Olsen
Prexy Ervin
Bob Lively
Ralston Russell
Wes Fesler
Dick Larkins
Lowell Wrigley
Lew Hinchman
Howard Mattison
Buckeyes
Ohioans
Columbus
Wisconsin
Indian Icers Launch Drive On Second Place
Cleveland Indians in the International League start a push for second place with a three game weekend plan. They meet Detroit tonight, then play Windsor Friday and Syracuse Saturday in a tight travel schedule described in Cleveland notes.
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Indian Icers
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Indian Icers
Detroit
Windsor
Cleveland
Syracuse
Last Night's Results and Week's Schedule Summary
No games were played last night. The upcoming week features Cleveland at Detroit and Pittsburgh at Windsor tonight, Pittsburgh at London on Wednesday, and Cleveland at Windsor on Friday. Saturday includes Syracuse at Cleveland and Detroit at Buffalo with London at Pittsburgh, and Detroit at Syracuse on Sunday.
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Buffalo
Windsor
Cleveland
Detroit
London
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Suracuse
Syracus
Carideo To Assist Kizer At Purdue
Mount Vernon New York January report says Frank Carideo Notre Dame All American quarterback will be Noble Kiser Purdue head coach assistant near season. Carideo accepted the Purdue post at a welcome home ceremony with townsmen.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Frank Carideo
Notre Dame
Noble Kiser
Purdue
Carideo
Elyria Swimmers Face Heights In Lake Erie Clash
Elyria and Cleveland Heights swim teams prepare for Friday league meet at the Lake Erie venue. Other matches list Rocky River at Lorain and Lakewood at Shaw, shaping a busy afternoon for the circuit.
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Elyria
Waiyria Heh
Cleveland Heights
Lake Erie
Rocky River
Lorain
Lake Wood
Shaw
New York Boxing Commission Meet Over Heavyweight Issue
New York boxing officials gather to decide if Max Schmeling champion Joe Jacobs must answer to defend his title against Jack Shackey. Jacobs refuses to answer yes or no and contends the logical contender must be named 90 days before the signing, risking the title becoming vacant.
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New York
New York Bourne Commission
Joe Jacobs
Max Lehmeing
Champon
Onoa
Jack Shackey
Jacobs
United Press
Loyola To Stage Catholic Tourney
Loyola University will continue the National Catholic Interscholastic Basketball Tournament announced by Rev George F Kilmer J Loyola director of athletics. The dates are March 18 to 22 with the meet open to all Catholic prep schools.
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Chicago
Lorola University
George F. Kiler
J. Lorola
Lorola
University of Chicago
Loyola
New French Heavy Is Sensation in Paris Boxing
Paris reports rising French heavyweight Herzo Hertzovitz, a 235 pound blue-eyed former rugby idol, who dominates opponents in under one round. He claims blood sickens him and plans include matches with French and European heavies, with promoter Jeff Dickson eyeing a possible bout with Carneta or Paolino.
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Paris
Herzo
Hertzovitz
Hlertzovitz
Jeff Dickson
Wil
Carneta
Paolino
Hard Luck Bruder Weds Evanston Girl
Evanston January 6 Northwestern halfback Henry Bruder known as Hard Luck Hank wed Miss Omega Gilbert of Evanston in a quiet ceremony. The bride, 19 or 20, daughter of James Gilbert of Mattoon Illinois, has lived in Evanston two years. Bruder earned national fame for gridiron exploits and persistent injuries.
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Evanston
Jil
Henry
Hank
Bruder
Northwestern
Omega Gilbert
James A. Uillert
Mattoon
Ill
Basketball results update from Ohio to Wisconsin early scores
United Press reports Ohio Wesleyan beat DePauw 35 to 31 while Denison topped Cincinnati Y 54 to 37 and Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 12 to 9. Nebraska edged Brigham Young 55 to 44 and Iowa led Drake 21 to 20. Oklahoma A&M 23 routed Grinnell 16 with many other games listed for tonight in Ohio and nearby towns.
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United Press
Ohio Wesleyan
DePauw
Denison
Cincinnati
Wisconsin
Minois
Brigham Young
Nebraska
Iowa
Drake
Oklahoma
Bethany
Oklahoma Aggies
Grinner
Ashland
Muskingum
New Concord
Dayton
Heidelberg
Tiffin
Kent
Mt. Union
Alliance
Ohio State
Notre Dame
South Bend
Franklin
Wabash
Jud
Purdue
Michigan
Chicago
Marquette
Amherst Study Club Holds Annual Meeting in Amherst
The Amherst Study Club met at Mrs. John H Ludwig’s home with assistant hostesses. Officers were elected: President Mrs A J Rice, Vice President Mrs E FE Foster, Secretary Mrs Fred Powers, Treasurer Mrs J A Wesbecher. Members shared sayings from Poor Richard’s Almanac.
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Amherst
Amherst Study Club
John H Ludwig
Lidge
W. G Nord
FE. E Foster
A J Rice
E FE Foster
Fred Powers
J. A. Wesbecher
W G Neid
Milo Kendleigh
J. Y. Ludwig
Richard
J Beach
Mayme Blum
Jay Gillette
J. T. Gillman
F. Hubbard
Milo Kendeigh
Harry Leuszier
James Nicholl
George Parker
Ada Purcell
F. R Powers
Hi. W. Powers
A. J Rice
J. A. Weshecher
L. Stough Park Avenue
Attends Funeral of Edmund Roth in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs A G Menz attended the funeral of Edmund Roth held in Cleveland on Monday. Caroline Kelch Crerard Dolan and Mrs Withiam Schable also attended the service in Avon.
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A. G. Menz
Caroline Kelch
Crerard Dolan
Withiam Schable
Avon
Edmund: Roth
Cleveland
Knights of Pythians Install Officers at KW hall
The Knights of Pythians held a regular meeting at the KW of P hall last evening. Officers for the coming year were installed by H. A. Monger as installing officer, including Chancellor Commander A. C. Berg and Vice Chancellor Commander Fred Coverdale. A social hour and refreshments followed the business session.
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Knights of Pythians
KW. of P
H. A. Monger
A. C. Berg
Fred Coverdale
L. J. Hewes
Conrad Mulder
Carl Kolbe
R. R. Wasem
Oliver Kolbe
Bachequer
William Ehrman
Edward Moebius
William Weller
J. N. Frederick
al Heller
Franklin Moebius
Federation Meeting of Lorain County Evangelical Women
The Lorain County Federation of Evangelical Women's Unions will convene all day Thursday at a local venue to discuss union activities, schedule, and future events. Representatives from member groups are expected to attend.
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Lorain County
Federation of Evangelical Women's Unions
Altar Rosary Society Chooses Officers at St Joseph's
The annual meeting of the Altar Rosary Society of St Joseph's Catholic church was held in the school hall last evening. Officers elected for the new year include President Mrs John Strohmier Vice President Mrs Peter Wohleyer Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Henry Bodman A social hour followed with luncheon served by past officers to 25 members. A separate note: Mrs A Lauer East Martin hosted Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters for a social evening with Cootie as main diversion awarding first to Mrs Elizabeth Baus and second to Mrs Olive Mulder. Plans were made to meet Monday February 2 with Mrs Ida Mischka Cleveland Avenue. Mrs Ida Henry Lorain attended as out of town guest.
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Richard Krutch
Altar Rosary Society
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
John Strohmier
Peter Wohleyer
Henry Bodman
A. Lauer
East Martin Avenue
Pythian Sisters
Elizabeth Baus
Olive Mulder
Ida Mischka
Cleveland Avenue
Ida Henry
Lorain
Former Head of Galion Bank Sentenced
CLEVELAND Ohio January report states James E Casey former president of Citizens Savings and Trust Co Galion Ohio was sentenced to nine years in a federal prison and fined 16000 for pleading guilty to four of 32 counts in three indictments Federal Judge Samuel H West imposed the sentence and Casey awaited transfer to the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
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Cleveland
James E. Casey
Citizens Savings & Trust Company
Galion
Ohio
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Casey
Samuel H. West
Denison Wins 54-37 In Newark Contest
Denison University's basketball team defeated Newark in a 54 to 37 game. The victory extends Denison's winning run as they travel on the road.
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Denison
Newark, O
Denison University
Grand Circuit Draws Up 1931 Race Schedule
The Grand Circuit draws up the 1931 harness racing calendar without Toledo for the first time in 15 years. North Randall opens June 29 to July 11 with two weeks of racing, followed by Kalamazoo, Toronto, Hartford, Goshen, and other venues through September and October.
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Cleveland
Toledo
Fort Miami
Syracuse
N. Y
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
North Randall Track
North Randall
Joseph McGraw
Washington
E. Roland Harriman
New York
William P. Engleman
Kalamazoo
Mich
Lawrence B. Shepard
Hanover
Will Gahagan
Goshen
Toronto
Ont
Hartford
Conn
Springfield
Ill
London
Lexington
Ohio State Tankers Add Three Matches
Ohio State University tank team schedules three more meets this season. The Buckeyes meet Western Reserve in Cleveland on January 16, Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware on February 6, and Cincinnati in Cincinnati on February 27. This is OSU’s inaugural swimming season.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Buckeyes
Western Reserve
Cleveland
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
Cincinnati
Ohio State
Price Accepts New Title With California Basketball
Berkhely Cal Jan 6 UP Clarence L Nibs Price who resigned as California football coach last fall, takes over this season's basketball team. Price has coached the California basketball team nine years, a conference record, and during that time has won five conference championships.
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Berkheley
Cal
Clarence L ‘Nibs
Price
California
Wesleyan Bears Depauw In Conference Tilt
Ohio Wesleyan defeated Depauw University 51 to 5 in a Buckeye Conference game played at Delaware. Wesleyan led 14 to 13 at halftime as Eubank of Depauw and Grandrup of Wesleyan starred, with Grandrup scoring 11 points to pace the winners.
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Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Depauw University
Buckeye
Wesleyan
Eubank
Depauw
Grandrup
Ohioans
Penns Kullman Selected All American Short Star
Charles Kullman, captain elect of the University of Pennsylvania soccer team, is described as one of the shortest intercollegiate players at 5 feet 4 inches and under 120 pounds, yet chosen by every coach in the Soccer Association as an All American.
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Philadelphia
Charles Kullman
University of Pennsylvania
Kullman
Akron seeks recall of Mayor G. Lloyd Weil
Petitions circulated today to remove Mayor G. Lloyd Weil on charges of neglect and improper performance of duty. The move follows irregularities reported in Akron municipal government with alleged graft by police and city officials. The city council and Akron Bar Association conduct separate investigations into lax conditions.
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Akron
G. Lloyd Weil
Akron Bar Association
Local Charity Game Ends With Big Win for Cincinnati Y M C A
A Cincinnati YMCA basketball team defeated an opposing squad 54 to 37 last night before a crowd of about 2500 spectators. The charity event drew strong attendance and showcased local support for the cause.
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Cincinnati Y. M. C. A
Smith High Varsity Cagers Clash With Shaw And Lakewood
Elyria High varsity cagers with six straight wins face Shaw Friday in Cleveland and Lakewood Saturday as part of Lake Erie league week end tilts. Coach Ross’s squad aims to stay unbeaten. Lakewood and Shaw are strong contenders, with Lorain and Heights also looming tough. The piece notes midseason form and graduation continuity as potential edge for Elyria.
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Bert Laird
Ashtabula
Loomie Laird
Bonnie Spangler
Bryan
Ohio
Joe Smith
Carlile
Oberlin
J. R Brown
Cleveland Heights
Bob Kilmer
Carl Bricle
R. B. Fitzgerald
Lawrenceville
P. A. McLeod
Cleveland
Hugh W. Ransom
Dallas
W. E Barker
Aliddietown
L. E. Bohrer
Oberlin Highstar
Frank Barry
Adrian Foy
Toledo
Butler
Obeéerln
Adrian
Warner Gym
Builer
Akron
Hiram
Chern
Case
Michigan State
Muskingum
Hobart
Geneva
Rochester
N. Y
Denison
Wooster
Varsities
Mt. Union
Alliance
Western Reserve
Lakewood
Shaw
Lake Erie
Oachaln
Smiths Elyria High
Lakewond
Smithmen
Lake Ene
Kirk Jumorigh
Jerry Ross
Oberlin High
Flash
Shaw Wich
Smaithmen
Collinwood
Lorain
Ross
Grossman and
Liffiton
Port City
Norwalk High
Norwalk
Church League Opens With Ten Teams Tonight
The Y M C A Church League starts with five games tonight after St Marys joined, bringing total teams to ten. The 7 30 kickoff features St Pauls versus St Agnes, followed by 7 45 Church of Christ against Methodists, 8 15 Hungarian Reformed versus Pilgrim, 8 45 Baptists versus St Johns, and 9 15 Bnai Brith versus St Marys.
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Y M.C. A
St. Mary's
St. Paul's
St. Agnes
Church of Christ
Methodists
Pilgrim
Baptists
St John’s
Bnai Brith
St. Marys
Armentrout Chosen 1931 Carnegie Grid Captain
Pittsburgh native Murray Giles Armentrout is named Carnegie Tech football captain for 1931. The 190 pound halfback, sidelined by injuries and an appendicitis operation in 1930, was chosen by Judge Walter P. Steffen and ratified by the athletic council. Armentrout is the second captain in Carnegie history and the first Pittsburger since Jimmy Robertson in 1923.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie
John Dreshar
Armentrout
Indiana Wrestlers Begin Road Trip After Local Meet
Indiana's wrestling team will finish practice Friday with a meet against the Cincinnati YMCA. Afterward the Hoosiers depart for the east to face West Virginia on January 14 and Pennsylvania on January 17.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Cincinnati Y. M.C. A
Hoosiers
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Lenlen Requests 50 000 Francs for Berlin Tennis Appearance
Suzanne Lenglen, the famed French tennis star, asked 50 000 francs for a single day of play in Berlin. She was invited to a series of matches with other professionals, but negotiations were abandoned as receipts likely would not cover her fee even under best conditions.
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Suzanne
Berlin
Suzanne Lenglen
Mlle Lenglen
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