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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1929

Page

10

Ohio University Falls to Ohio State in 7 1 Victory

Ohio University baseball opens 1929 season with a 7 to 1 loss to Ohio State. Buckeyes capitalize on two Koterba and two Hastings errors to seize the win as Schreiber drives in the lone Bobcat run. Ohio State pitcher Kermode and Buckeyes’ offense dominate, with Stull, Engh, and others contributing key hits. Ohio State to face Miami next, then West Virginia.

Olumbus Don Peden Ohio University Ohio State University Ohio State Gciana University Koterba Hastings Ohio Bobcats Chamond Crew Geys Schreiber Agostinelli State Roterba Brammer aGeorge Hastings Stull Betty Olio Engh Kermode Bucks Nicke Barrett Miami Bueckeys Ghia Morgantown West Virginia Bes

Chicago bowler leads singles in national pin meet

Ed Judy of Chicago opened with a 299 and added 211 for a 725 total to lead the singles, claiming first place in the American Bowling Congress Tournament standings. He moved into second in the all events after nine games, with Haendy's of Menasha, Wis., finishing tenth in the five man team. Rankin and Peterson of Chicago totaled 1268 for the best team score but failed to place.

Chicago U.P Ed Judy Judy Haendy Menasha iWis F. Rankin B. Peterson Cicago Ubirs Gratteh

Miss Collett Wins Another Golf Pennant

Glenna Collett of Providence, Rhode Island, reclaiming the title of National Women's Golf champion, defeated Virginia Van Wie of Chicago to win both the North and South tournament and the South ​land South tie. Collett surged after the turn, maintaining form to clinch the match on the fifteenth green.

Pindalirst NX. O Glenna Collett Providence Virginia van Wie Chicago Miss Collett Mise van Wie Rather Mrs. O Hill Kan

Kite Prize Contest Ends With Single Winner At Rufus Prinem School

Edward Stolin freed a large kite as the prize to the sole winner of the kite flying contest held Friday morning at Rufus Prinem School under playground supervisor Prahades. Two other prizes would have been awarded if more contestants appeared. Rufus Putman girls won a basketball pass from Central Girls 12 to 4. Central girls defeated the Favus Putman girls 14 to ? in a baseball game.

Edward Stolin Rufus Prinem Back Prhaades Nufus Putman Central Tairls Central Girls Favus Putman

Senators Show Fighting Spirit With Johnson

George Korkley reports on the Washington Senators in early spring, highlighting Walter Johnson as manager and Connie Mack’s continued influence. The club shows fighting spirit, aims for pennants, and features Goslin, Payes, and Gronich among others as Johnson shapes a strong lineup despite spring hurdles.

Cubs Leader Sees Greater Possibilities Than 1928

By Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs manager says the club has more hitting and speed, adds Rogers Hornsby strengthens the lineup. New reserves Johnny Moore and Dan Taylor boost depth while pitching should improve with a younger staff. he notes Ari Nehf and Hal Carlson's roles will shape the staff's strength. He believes any National League pennant winner will have to beat the Cubs.

Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Cubs Rogers Hornsby Johnny Moore Hart Webb Dan Taylor Cub Horneby Ari Nehf Hal Carlson

Fairfield to Open New Dog Race Track Near Xenia

Xenia April 11 A dog racing track will open in Fairfield Village near Xenia this summer. F L Johnson representing Fairfield Amusement Park Ltd says the council passed ordinances licensing the track and authorizing racing. Land was bought from the Miami Conservancy District. Construction will start soon. The track will seat about 3 800. meets 20 to 60 days long. Dog owners may invite whippets for cash prizes, claimed legal for betting in four states.

Xenia Fairfield F. L. Johnson Fairfeld Amusement Park, Ltd Fairfield Vilage Council Miami Conservancy District Conathelion Johnson Fts Supreme Courts

Perry County cancels annual track meet this year

April 6 hearing announced that many Perry County schools run eight months and pupils cannot spare time for prep, so the county track meet is canceled. Lea Kaeser, Portland third baseman, touted as best at his position in the league by the Paylift Coast League.

Lienington Pheysay Say Im Kaeser Portland

National Cage Tourney Goes To Final Round

National Interscholastic Basketball Tournament reaches its final game at the University of Chicago as four teams enter the semi finals Athens Jackson Mich Joos Coto and Classen High of Oklahoma City compete for the national title. Athens relies on endurance wearing down opponents as scoring often comes in the latter periods. Jackson is taller than the average and seeks advantage in the matchup.

Bert Dembye United Press Bartlet Chicago United Siateam University of Chicago Ion Athens Jackson Mich Joos Coto Classen High Oklahoma City

Coaches Favor National High School Tournament in Chicago

In Chicago on April 6 the National Association of Basketball Coaches backed continuing the annual high school tournament as a research and educational platform, despite the National Federation’s ban on state members. If approved by the Olympic Committee, basketball could debut at the 1933 Los Angeles Games.

Chicago National Association of Basketball Coaches University of Chicago National Federation of High School Athletic Association Forest C. Alton University of Kansas The Basketball Association Los Angeles

High Football Men Are Busy In Early Drill

Dallas reports spring football practice in progress as high school teams prepare for fall. Coaches push fundamentals, conditioning, and position battles among about sixty players, with emphasis on instilling core skills and athletic development for the next season.

JOM Nesschger Athens Pigakia Ingeld Kansas City Piay Dan Howley Flo Pondimentals Iankie Har Rourke Melktio Aliold L. Wise Rookle

Cubs Ride Crest Of Optimism In Houston Training

Houston spring notes say Cubs hitters. Cuyler Hornsby Wilson Stephenson power the scene. Charlie Reetz pitched well as Chicago beat Houston in a peak exhibition showing strong form ahead of home opener.

Ouston Tex U.8 Chicago Cubs Cuyler Hornsby Wilson Stephenson Charlie Reet Houston

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