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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1928

Page

8

Tex Rickard chooses Tom Heeney for Tunney fight

Tex Rickard announced Heeney of New Zealand as Gene Tunney's potential July heavyweight challenger. The tentative bout would be in New York with dates July 12 and 28 at Madison Square Garden.

Miami Beach Fla Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Tom Heeney Heeney Rickid Charlie Narvey Rickard Tunney New York Association Tam London Jelo Grounds Yankees Yanksey Hins Tie Pelicament Keener Hickard Lely Jonett Heeney Welalit Heaney Johnny Risko Jtexs MegMation Pont Charlie Harvey Miami Merch Force Tiehkard Harvey Tuske Weeney Jack Sharkey Madison Square Garden Sharkey Jack Delaney Siarden Counde Fro Delaney Maey England United States New York Ihp Mi Lieneh Tex Mickard Stampion New Zealand John Chapman Mivkard Chapman Tula Chapmen UPI Boston Jack Dewey Bridgeport Con Jess McMahon Madison Square Carden Johny Huck! Sharkey Mane “Ager Joe Jacobs Delaney Toronto Frankle Genaro Billy McCain Francisco Tony Mangot Worrester Mass Feathers Mike O'Pond sColumbus York Danny Danny Johnny Riako Scieveland Rinko Fineney Calander Joy

Sport Page Spotlight Untangles Boxing and Tennis Headlines

The column surveys Gene Tunney clashing with William Muldoon over championship strategy and Tunney’s perceived neglect of duties. It notes Ick Hyland aiding Adela Rogers St John in new ventures, Hyland’s divorce, and custody details.

Gene Fyter William Muldoon New Boxing Commission Gene Tunney Saton Milllionaire Society Muldoon Tunney Hst Grup Wedl Ick Hyland Stanford Adela Rogers St. John Santa Barbara Igraine Willian Ivan

Tilden Triumphs Over Young Coen in Five-Set Duel

William T. Tilden captained the United States Davis Cup team to a dramatic win over 11 year-old Junior Coen in Mexico City. Final scores: 4-6 1-6 8-6 6-3 6-2. Also, reports say Fernja Nev may quit baseball after the season and may join Stanford as an assistant football coach.

Kansas City Thendar Pal MHL Tilden Mexico City Coen George Lott m Augusta Rill Johnston William T. Tilden United States Junior Coen May ST. Louis Browns Fernja Nev Stanford Aeason IK. Lous Browns

Gage Season for AHS Ends with Class Tourney

Athens high school basketball ends its season with an inter class tournament to be played in the first four days of the week. Varsity players are eligible in each class with three players from the first and three from the reserve squads. The winning team faces the faculty quintet Thursday afternoon.

Homer Peterson Athens High School Windsor Inn Alfred Hughes John Patterson WV Eh.walshman Harold Wise Athenian Courtmmen Joe Coury Russell Hall Ross Sams Chester Border Raymond Carmichael Vernette Wolfe Virgil Cross Richard Hughes Keant Guy Wanless Rupel Perkins Flarry Istricks Patterson Ramus

Veterans Together on One Club Amid Busy Friday Scores

Three legendary players Speaker Collings and Cobb join the Philadelphia Athletics for the first time this season as scores from cities like Chattanooga West Palm Beach Kansas City Birmingham Fort Worth Greensboro New Orleans Jacksonville and Los Angeles indicate a busy schedule and weather interrupted games including a rain cancelled Cardinalis vs Jacksonville contest.

Chattanooga Giants West Palm Beach-Robins Braves Kansas City Browns Birmingham Senators Fort’ Worth Tigers Fort Worth Greensboro N. C Athletics New Orleans New Orleana Cleveland Jacksonville Cardinalis Los Angeles Cubs I. Pirates Speaker Collings Cobb Seasion Philadelpha Athi

Cambridge Wins Over Oxford Oarsmen By Ten Lengths

Cambridge defeated Oxford in the annual boat race on the Thames at Putney by ten lengths. The Cantabs displayed superior form, finishing the four mile course ahead as Oxford tired. Conditions were cool with light showers and a smaller crowd than in past years.

Putney England Cambridge Oxford Thames Agray Dukeshead Harrods

Palma Nome Marathon Leads and Coaching Change Noted

Finn leads Palma. A five hour time lead marks the Palma to Moriarty race with Souminen finishing second in 6 21 30. Darby left Santa Rosa for Palma 49 miles distant while other finishers include Pollard Garner Godlupra Gavuzai Pasnac and Pasnac. Ott Romney resigns after seven years at Montana State to head athletics at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah.

Palma Mareh Slauby Rhe Opouminen Vetrott Los Angeles New York Darby Santa Rosa Souminen Leonora Moriarty Palma Boy Dat DeMarr Secand James Pollard Reno Nev Ed Garner Seattle Norman Godlupra Pasadena Calif Peter Gavuzai Southampton Eng Andrew Pasnac Claremore Okla Ott Romney EW Jo Montana State Brigham Young Univny Provo Utah

Observe These Rules on Course Golf Etiquette Tips

A series noting proper conduct on the golf course by Art Brmitha. The rules cover staying quiet during partners drives, not teeing out of turn, removing ground debris, marking scores off the green promptly, signaling to play through, courteous treatment of caddies, not crowding the cup, and avoiding complaints or obstruction during play.

Athens Country Club Art Brmitha Art Seth Gorse Golters Mayers

Washington and Jefferson players seek early graduation

Reports from Washington and Jefferson note three regular players will complete their four year college courses in three years earning diplomas this year. Coach Arnold Horween discusses advanced algebra signals and plans for practice with half hour sessions. Alumni traveling to New York train crowds highlight college football debates and new eligibility rules. Coach Andy Kerr awaits hospital returns as student mass meetings debate football independence.

Miy Wash.ington and Jefferson Cambiedge Mass Arnold Horween Howe Ashengtor Andy Kerr Washington Hospital

Prince of Wales Thrown From Horses in Race

Prince of Wales suffers three falls in two point to point races at Wor cester meet riding Lady Doon and De Gomme. He remounts after each spill, finishing the day mud covered but uninjured amid treacherous ground and a thronged crowd praising his sportsmanship.

Chaddesset Corbett Worcestershire England U.ri Herkaway Club Prince of Wales Lady Doon Prince de Gomme George Wrensham Miss Muffitt Prince Jo Klekfy ‘i Donene

Lomski Dominates Sekyra in Dayton Boxing Showdown

In Dayton, Lomski defeats Sekyra in a middleweight bout as part of boxing card. The Aberdeen boxer pressures with powerful rights and body shots, while Sekyra fights back but falls short. The match follows earlier bouts featuring Lomski's iron defense and improved stance, with crowd watching eagerly for the next challenge.

Nisy York Sehyra Dayton Iue Ie James Lee Louski Aberdeen Dowyvwell Lomski Priday Madisqn Ohio Shiio Moet Rls Leninski Loughran Lomgki

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