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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1930

Page

9

Star Sparkie Wade Steals Spotlight In National Tourney

Sparkie Wade of Jena High School Louisiana led the action at the national interscholastic tournament, dazzling crowds with long shots and dribble work as Jena beat Clovis 49 to 21. Other results included Chinook over Fort Wayne Catholic 35 to 12 and Linsly School defeating Reagan 33 to 20. Jena advances with high hopes after last year’s quarterfinal finish.

Bartlett Chicago U.R Sparkie Wade Jena Louisiana “Dark Horse Sparkie Stollen Concensus Wade Arthur Shires Clovis N. Mex Chinook Mont Denton Tex Athens Wakeland Fla Fort Wayne Catholic High Linsly Wheeling W. Va Reagan Houston Spartansburg S. C Lankin N. D W Kavanaugh

Jones Captures Southeastern Open as Jones Wins by Thirteen

Bobby Jones, National Open champion, wins the Southeastern Open at Forest Hills with a total 284 after rounds of 72 72 69 71. Horton Smith finishes second with 297 earning 1000 dollars. Ed Dudley takes third with 298. Dudley, who also set a course record with 68, pockets 750 dollars.

Augusta Gal U.P Bobby Jones Horton Smith Cragston N. Y Jones Smith Boston Ed Dudley Wilmington Del Whiffy Brooklyn Joe Turnesa Chicago Harry Cooper Ony Maneéro Wilmsford N. Ya Billy Burke Greenwich Conn Yar Forest Licker Club Kid Dudley

Angels Aim to Tie Series With Chicago

Los Angeles report notes three exhibition games left with the Chicago Cubs. The Angels, seeking at least two wins to equal the series, won yesterday's slow contest 13 to 12, giving Chicago four games to Los Angeles five to date.

Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Club Angels Chicago

One Out of Every 66 Arrested in Year

Senator Millard Tydings presented a statistical analysis to the Senate showing about 2,390,000 arrests nationwide last year for drunkenness, roughly one in 66 people, with figures indicating a rise since 1929 but below the worst pre prohibition years.

Washington Millard Tydings Maryland Senate Tydings

Schmeling to Face Sharkey for World Heavyweight Title

Max Schmeling sails from Germany to New York to meet Jack Sharkey on June 12 for the world heavyweight championship. After a year of inactivity tied to movie work and beer halls, Schmeling earns a title bout once seen as unlikely by promoters and New York officials.

New New York State Schmeling Biergarten Sharkey Gene Tunney Max Phil Scott Vittorio Paolino Uzcudun Basquains Johnny Risko Scott New York State Athletic Commission Commission Luis Angel Firpo Jack Dempsey Tom Heeney W. F. Carey Jove Jacobs Madison Square Garden Carey Jacobs Sharkey-Schmeling Yankee Stadium

Women Battle For Right to Golf's Title

The Big Four of women's golf enter round two of the 28th North and South championship in Pinehurst. Maureen Orcutt of White Beech, N J faces Mrs O B Hill of Kansas City in a key second round pairing, while Glenna Collett, Helen Hicks, and Virginia Van Wie advance or prepare for matches against Edith Quier and others as the event narrows to the final rounds.

Pinehurst N. C Maureen Orcutt White Beeches N. J

Griffith Sees Goslin Arrival For Salary Talks

Washington outfielder Goose Goslin travels to Chattanooga as President Clark Griffith waits for the salary conference. The holdout star heads to discuss terms with team officials, aiming to finalize his contract.

Chattanooga Tenn U.P Clark Griffith Goose Goslin Washington

Braves May Face Third Base Shakeup Over Moore Threat

Macon Ga April 2 U R Red Rollings a former Boston Red Sox player now with Hollywood PC L Club is threatening to oust Randolph Moore from third base for the Boston Braves.

Macon U.R Red Rollings Boston Red Sox Hollywood Pc. L Randolph Moore Boston Braves

Phillies Leader Shotton Critical Of Team In Transit

Shotton unhappy after Phillies depart for Philadelphia at noon. Manager Burt Shotton expresses displeasure with the club's showing in Florida during spring results and heads home with the squad.

Shotton Winter Haven Fla A.R Phillies Philadelphia Burt Shotton

Cards Play Juniors In Florida Exhibition Tilt

Bradenton Florida April 2 The St. Louis Cardinals and Rochester Red Wings International League champions were to continue their S game series today amid a sunny spring setting announcing the matchup for fans and local press coverage.

Bradenton Fla St. Louis Cardinals Rochester Red Wings

Mostil Eyes Giants Opening Center Spot

Johnny Mostil, formerly with the Chicago White Sox, has been recalled from the minors by the New York Giants and is threatening to start the season in center field for New York.

Mostil New Orleans Johnny Mostil Chicago White Sox New York Giants Giants

Cuccinello Contends for Cincinnati Infield Spot

Atlanta April 2 Tony Cuccinello’s batting power keeps the little Italian in the race for a regular Cincinnati infield berth.

Rocrete Atlanta Tony Cuccinello Cincinnati

Buffalo Sets New Mark in Bowling Meet

In Cleveland on April 2, the Dee Veso Brothers of Buffalo led the American Bowling Congress team standings with a 1056 final game and total, edging Hartford and New York clubs by 17 pins. Sid ney Baker of Peru scored a 299 in singles but missed the top ten. Buffalo doubles boosted ninth-place totals, while Quales faltered in the last game.

Cleveland U.rhbecause Dee Veso Frank Caruana Buffalo Schwartz Ballrooms Hartford Wis Spartans New York Quale Garages Quales Devos Sidney Baker Peru Ind Baker Billy Knox Philadelphia Charley Reichke Racine Austin Flinn Frank Grippe Migabeth N. J Clark Farlywine Henry Guagniert Ashtabula Barlywine Guarnieri

Three Contests Finalized in OHIO University Pool Tourney

Last night three matches were played and three were forfeited in the Ohio University pool tournament at the Men's Union. Remaining first round games to be completed Thursday and six more Friday. Results show Collins 50 McKee 35 Wildblood 50 Burnette 29 Mack 50 Eddie Rogers 31 Lawrence won by forfeit over Friedman Swigart won by forfeit over Marcey Lewis did not appear for Archer match.

Ohio University George Collins Ed McKee Jim Wildblood C. Burnette Frank Mack Eddie,Rogers John Lawrence Sid Freidman Harold Swigart Harvey Marcey Ted Lewis Harold Archer

Battling Bishops To Play In Twelve Baseball Games

Ohio Wesleyan University Bishop baseball team prepares for a heavy early schedule with two workouts daily. Opening game is April 7 at Columbus against Ohio State as Coach Fritz Mackty builds a pitching staff of five, led by Roy Wilke. Schedule lists multiple Ohio rivals with tentative dates through late May.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio State Columbus Fritz Mackty Roy Wilke Lakewood Lasteeason James Vezie Frederickstown Don Smith Wooster Mass Evan James Girard Frank Rice Akron Elmer Reger New Philadelphia Eugene Dawson Randall Levehon Potter Shaw Moyersdale Rice Shaw Donald Malone Harry King Cleveland Russell Frantz Adrian Mich James Dolbey Cincinnati Lidgar Westfall Dayton Charles Elkins South Paw Frances Thomas Mavenna James Mcklhaney Portamouth Musee Spoonamore Ard J. Phelps Hand Washington I. C Charlies Werte Toledo Lowell VanDe Ohio University Denison Kentucky Wesleyan Cinecinnnati Ohio Miami

Nets Confiscated Along Ohio River Under State Law

Syracuse reports fish and game protectors confiscate nets found along the Ohio River. Activists say a number have been taken, including a man who reportedly lost nine nets.

Syracuse Fish and Game Protectors Ohio River

Big Grapplers Suspended by Boxing Group

Cincinnati report notes the National Boxing Association suspended all heavyweight wrestlers declaring matches mere exhibitions. The action follows the Illinois Athletic Commission which halted permits for heavyweight events, with NBA authority across 32 states.

Big Grapplers Cincinnati National Boxing Association Yestersday Niat N. RB. A Ihlinoto Athletic Commission N. WA. Hea

Ohio University Gridiron Practice to Continue

Spring football at Ohio University will extend into this week or next as Coach Don C. Peden signals ongoing sessions. New candidates lag behind expectations with backfield players needing special attention while veterans like Rék Bucky Paulding and Kermit Blonper help steady drills.

Ohio University Don C. Peden Peden Atill Eeave Hills Onda Rék Bucky Paulding Kermit Blonper Lowellton Marshall

Ohio Coaches Hunt Pitchers for Opening Game

Ohio University coaches focus on developing several pitchers to replace Beany Trace and Wea Barfoot as the Bobcats prep for the season opener at Ohio Field. Moody, a speed ball pitcher, remains the sole veteran option in drills on the outdoor diamond.

Ohio University Ohio Field Bobcats Beany Trace Wea Barfoot Moody

Lopez Drives For 4-Back Robins Against Bard

Alfonso rookie catcher Lopez powered the Brooklyn Robins with a home run triple and two singles in five at bats at Bard as the team prepared in Macon Georgia on April 23.

Macon Alfonso Brooklyn Robins Lopes

YANES ON TOUR IN WACO FOR EXHIBITION

The New York Yankees arrived in Waco Texas for an exhibition game against the local Texas League club on April 3. The visit marks a rare appearance of the major league team in the city as fans gather to watch the star lineup.

Waco Texas New York Yankees

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