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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1929
Page
7
Ohio State baseball under Coach Don Peden readies for a 1929 17 game season with a strengthing training camp. The Bobcats meet Ohio State in Columbus Saturday as Coach Dutch Trautwein’s freshmen face the varsity.
CC Pyle directs his 1929 cross country race troupe from Philadelphia to Wilmington amid mutiny threats and limited crowds. Runners include Troy Trimble of Bakersfield Herbert Hedeman of New York and Guisto Umek of Italy. Chorus girls complain of exhaustion and scant meals after New York departure.
In Pinehurst on April 3 Edith Quier of Reading Pennsylvania advanced in the Women’s North and South tournament after toppling defending champion Mrs O S Hill of Kansas City two and one. Other leading players flowed through the first round including Louise Fordyce of Youngstown who beat Peggy Wattles of Buffalo four and three.
Everett Scott, long time baseball veteran with 26 years in the sport, now with the Reading Internationals, states he will move to third base when he becomes too slow for shortstop. He cites durability as a factor and plans to adjust as needed.
Two 1928 season underperformers Bob Reeves of the Red Sox and Willis Hudlin of the Indians built improvised tools in winter to correct faults. Hudlin used a self aimed target to improve control while Reeves devised a feeding machine to adjust his swing. Both report benefits and await the new season to test results.
Two veteran figures depart the American League after long careers Ty Cobb retires after 24 seasons and Tris Speaker eyes a managerial return with the Newark club. The piece notes other long-time players nearing the end of their MLB runs including Max Carey Dave Bancroft Carl Mays Urban Faber Wally Gerber and Sam Rice as young talent rises.
The Cleveland Sportsmen's Enterprises announces a June bout at Dunn Field between Johnny Risko of Cleveland and Myers K. O. Christner of Akron. The new group plans similar to Madison Square Garden, including hockey league entry and a hockey rink at existing sport centers.
In the American Bowling Congress tournament in Chicago on April 3, the Nierman Kallis Bootery topped five man event with a 2972 total (928 1041 1003). Gross Point Inns stood second at 2938 and Sundstrand McGuires 2912. Denver’s W Secord posted 700 in the singles notes, while E Ritchell and H Swing tied 1250 in doubles with J and I Caruana of Buffalo taking second at 1232.
Logan high school girls will enter the Hocking Valley league formed last week in Lancaster. Athletic director T. D. Sawyer says four teams will comprise the organization. The team will participate in:
In Chicago the South led 10 of 12 opening National High School Basketball championship games. Salt Lake City beat Brockton 29 25 while Naugatuck eliminated St. Paul 35 31. Ashland and Athens posted wins as Southern teams dominated the first round.
Brandon T. Butch Grover head basketball coach at Ohio University leaves Athens for Chicago to attend the National Basketball Coaches Association meeting at the Windemere Hotel. He will be Ohio’s sole representative as coaches discuss rule changes including center tip-off and out-of-bounds play with over 500 coaches present. Dr. Phog Allen of Kansas is president and new officers will be elected during the final session.
The plan calls for teams from Nelsonville Lancaster Circleville and Logan to enter the new basketball arrangement. The organizers aim to spark keen rivalries through the added competition.
Because of his great interest in wrestling, Coach Sheridan at Le High was recently feted by the team and given a set of gold cuff links.
Detroit was routed by Chicago 10 to 2 as Bucky Harris moved to third base for six innings to rally his club. Hack Wilson led the Cubs with three hits and four RBIs, while Harry Hellmann homered for Detroit.
In Athens and Pomeroy this week more than 100 women received initiatory badges from sororities. Named participants include Charles Martin and Eleanore Garrett of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Kathryn Lutz of Chi Omega in Athens and Pomeroy respectively.
Evangelist Billy Sunday played for the Chicago White Sox for four seasons from 1884 to 1887 inclusive, appearing as a key figure in early professional baseball before his preaching career.
Judge Worstell told Athena Rotary that no substitute exists for the jury system though reforms may improve it. He contrasted federal practice with Ohio and urged citizen participation, noting farmers make principled jurors and bias must be kept out of verdicts. Also announced next season’s Ohio University events and year club officers.
Edward Houck miner sues William H. Brown district superintendent of Ohio Col vettes Co for 400 dollars for auto collision near Chauncey on August 12 1928. Trial with seven witnesses, jury recessed at noon after failing to reach verdict.
Burr Oak residents shared Sunday visits with relatives from Zanesville including Mr and Mrs Wic ford and baby Cecil and Margerete. Grace Ivers traveled to Heme lock for work. Clint Wilson called on Eva Ivers. Arthur Coffman visited Glouster. Grant Post and John Post attended church at Pleasant Ridge.
Governor Myers Y. Cooper yesterday refused to support the state constabulary bill. He told advocates the administration cannot provide funding for the proposal, and General Assembly members expect its defeat. The financing aspect was a key hurdle discussed with supporters.
Brown files cross petition charging Houck caused a collision. He seeks damages of 394 dollars as the jury expected to render a verdict this afternoon.
The Plains area reports Easter visits and social ties as residents travel to see relatives in Chillicothe Jackson Wellston Nelsonville Columbus and Athens. A death and funeral notices mark the week with neighbors sharing news of births marriages and illnesses.
George Eddy, accused of assaulting 65 year old Clem Young during a March 23 fight at Young's home, was arraigned in McArthur and released on bond. Attorneys Willis and Gillen accompanied Eddy. Young died four days later from injuries after the drinking party incident.
Mrs Lacy Dickinson Mrs Henry Dickinson and Betty Jean Williams share a weekend with Mr and Mrs Adams of Belpre. Philip Lias Williard visit John Croston and Mr and Mrs Dethert. The Crostons return from Zachesville where they stayed with Kiza Croston. Lucy Dickinson recuperates at E M Adams Belpre. R T Williams ill but active. Elizabeth Ramsey performs at Warren Kenn. Evelyn Ralphhee visits son and family Monday evening.
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