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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1927

Page

11

Macklin dominates in practice track meet for varsity

Macklin won four events in a practice meet as the varsity track team outpaced the freshmen by a final score of 81 to 44. He claimed wins in the 100 yard dash, high jump, shot put, and long jump with strong showings from Schnedeker Turven and others in multiple events. Weather and field conditions cancelled tennis against Cincinnati and the Ohio Stars baseball game.

Macklin Ghart Carrick and Rees Patterson Smith Berger Mackin Hull Tipton Varsity Yiudson Cowan Cordet Schnedeker Tipton Varsity Wiegand Varsity Percette Mosher Shaw Smith Barr Turven Gandhes Marlow Rarelty Sicox Pfaff Hudson Thomas Cincinnati Vanity Old Ohio Stars

Locke Loses in Berkeley Exhibition Race

At Berkeley oval Phil Barber defeated Roland Locke in a 106 yard exhibition race as part of the California vs Nebraska meet. California led early events with wins by Johnson and Ewing and a 46 foot 6 3 4 inch shot put by Gerkin. Judge Charles H Kyle, 70, Greene County former common pleas judge and state clemency board member, died.

Berkeley Cali Phil Barber Universy of California Roland Locke Berkeley Oval California University of Nebraska- California Johnson Schwebeda Carter Tune Ewing Witt Nebraska van Gilder Reizau Ekrause Nebraska Hampton Gerkin Phillips Ashburn Xmenia Charles H Kyle Common Pleas Greene County Kyle State Board of Clemency

Louisville Favored To Repeat Win In A Lively Pennant Race

The 1900s era note states Louisville Colonels are favored to win the American Association pennant, with Indianapolis Indians Milwaukee Brewers and Toledo Mud Hens also ranked high by editors. St Paul Saints Kansas City Blues Minneapolis Millers and Columbus Senators vie for spots as strong contenders.

Clark B. Keeley Chicago American Association Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Indians Milwaukee Brewers Toledo Mudhens St. Paul Saints Kansas City Blues Minneapolis Millers Columbus Senators Colonels Columbus Ivy Wingo

Ohio track meet dates announced by athletic commissioner

The Central district meet moves to May 14 at Delaware due to a college event on May 2. Northeastern and Northwestern districts schedule May 21 in Lakewood and Toledo respectively, with Southern districts split by class on May 21 and Southeastern at Tren ton and Piketon. A survey lists team moves and player transfers across major league clubs impacting rosters.

Columbus Ohio H. H. Townsend Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Lakewood Merssillon Eastern Muskingum College Northwestern Toledo Trenton Piketon Miaral

Breadon to Buy Rogers Stock Ends Long Baseball Row

New York April 4 National League president John A. Heydler announced the Rogers Corns stock dispute is settled. Sam Breadon will buy Hornsby’s 1,187 shares with Giants and Cardinals concessions. Hornsby to remain in the Giants lineup. price not disclosed but likely under 105 a share.

New York John A. Heydler National League Rogers Kornsby Hornsby Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals Bornsby New York Giants Cardinals Heydler Giants Philadelpha New York Club Wm. Fahey OB O'Farrell Louis Sam John McGraw NEW Yfork Jack Hendricks Cincinnati Rhee Donie Bush Pittsburgh Pirates Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Dave Bancroft Boston SKS Braves Stdong Iniahad Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers

South Teams Dominate Chicago Cage Tourney

April national basketball tourney at the University of Chicago saw Morton high of Cicero win the event while southern squads Batesville Arkansas Florence Mississippi and others claimed top places. Athens Texas Gilbert Arizona and Burham North Carolina led the consolation flight with four southerners chosen for the all-star quintet.

Chicago University of Chicago Morton High Cicero Batesville Ark Florence Miss Athens Tex Gilbert Ariz Burhaum N. C Quintet

Russian Army Moves to Siberia and China

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports four Russian infantry divisions have been sent to Siberia along with three cavalry brigades. It also notes that the entire first army unit has been sent to China as part of the mobilization.

London Siberia Copenhagen China

Leaps to Fame and Fades in Boxing Sparks

The account chronicles Eddie Roberts, a Washington welterweight who rose after knocking out Joe Dundee in 1926 and briefly gained fame. A quick loss to Dundee followed by a second knockout by Al Mello in 1927 ended his sudden stardom and left his reputation fading as fast as it rose.

Ate Eddie Roberts State of Washington Joe Dundee Mickey Walker Pete Latvo Dundee Dundes Jos Dundee al Mello Boston Mello Hwa

Idle Hour Stable Leads in Spring Race Purses

Colonel E H Bradley's Idle Hour stable tops purse winnings with $21 826 at the Jefferson Park spring meet while Governor Coolidge era talk swirls around a possible bid. The Greentree stable of Miss Harry Fayne Whitney posts just over $5 000 in earnings.

New Orleans E. H Bradley Begg Sandusky Ohio Jefferson Park Colonel Bradley Coolidge Bradley White House Greentree Harry Fayne Whitney

Illinois A C Wins Indoor Swim Title

Illinois Athletic Club dominates the National AAU Men’s indoor meet in Chicago earning both indoor swimming and water polo titles. I A C totalled 42 points vs Chicago Athletic Association 22 and Brooklyn Central Y M C A. New York A C finished third as Boys Club of New York tied for fifth with Ambassador Club of Los Angeles. Water polo final 9 2 over CA 4.

Chicago Wiinois Athletic Club America Chicago Athletic Association Brooklyn Central Y. M. C New York A. C Boys' Club of New York Ambassador Club Los Angeles C. A Brooklin Central

California Crew Triumphs Over Washington Huskies

In Oakland California on April 9 the Golden Bears defeated the Washington Huskies by three lengths in the annual crew race on the Local Estuary. California claimed the win as the current national champions.

California Washington Oakland Calif Golden Bear of Washington , Huskies Califoria Ostamen

Voight Wins North-South Amateur Golf Crown

Voight of Washington D C captured the North-South amateur golf championship by defeating Eugene Homans of Woodmere New Jersey 4 up and 2 to play. The match ended early due to rain after 18 holes.

Hartz Harry Hartz Eagle- Chicago Jwood N. J Jim Mullion Jack Kearns Mickey Hetes Walker Mickey Dave Rhade California Michigan

Eastern grid star Wilt Hally eyed Army clash

Wilt Hally, famed Titan quarterback, expected to pace the Army eleven next fall. Kalix, a alternate choice, did not receive the Went Point appointment.

Fang Bill” Hally MoTitana Pace Army Kalix

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