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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1930

Page

13

Amateur status roils golf tourney scene at Pinehurst

A Chicago golfer named Dawson faces disbarment from South and North amateur championships after questions about his amateur status. United States Golf Association officials discuss his eligibility as he works toward a professional career. The dispute centers on his recent work with Bern and rising skill level, prompting debate over whether he should be barred from further competition.

Sporting Bern Buch H. H. Yw U. S Tournal Dawson Lion Mt Pinehurst Wes, Jr Fownes Ad Lawson Bush Organization Johnny United United States Golf Associa Les Dan

Logan Track Team Builds for Seasonal Meet Circuit

Logan High School prepares for an interclass field meet on Friday to shape the lineup for a dual with Chillicothe High April 18. Coach Ted Sawyer aims to form a strong squad through early meets including Lancaster April 25 and the Ohio Relays May 2 and 8, with district and state meets later in May. Harold Shepard from Weeater, high school record holder at Wooster, is highlighted as a major addition along with Pearl Shaw and Thorne. The roster features diverse event specialists such as Zanner in field events, Jones in high jump and hurdles, Roberts in pole vault, Brashares in the mile, and Eugene Bray in pole vault and high jump, among many others.

Logan Logan High School Chillicothe High School Ted Sawyer Sawyer Lancaster High Athens Columbus Harold Shepard Logan High Weeater Wooster Pearl Shaw Irenton Thorne Central High Zanner Jones Roberts Brashares R. Allen Walter Bray Eugéne Bray John Mock Kréebe Phelps John Rohrer Herry Goodlive Kerwood Durant Charles Neteatoné Kenneth Sheets Harley Gooding Carl Blosser Wellington Zeigler Glendon Bright Joe Gabriel John Moore Charley Pettit

National Boxing Champs Crown New Aces at A. A. U. Tourney

At Boston Arena on April 10 New York led with two titles as National A A U champions were crowned. Alex Sanc of New York defeated George Parker of Iowa in the 135 pound class in a controversial decision. Charlie Kelley of Massachusetts won the 147 pound division amid boos after besting Joe Bernal of San Francisco. Miller of Los Angeles took the 118 pound title by outpointing Kenny Wallace of Cleveland.

New York Laskies Cleveland San Francise Alex Sans George Parker Charlie Kelley New Mass Joe Bernal San Fran Co Miller Los Angeles kKie Wallace

Notre Dame to get new plays Rockne thinks

Knute Rockne Notre Dame football coach says he is feeling fine and already mapping out plays for next year He will keep some old formations but will introduce a new offense after recovering from an illness He plans to return to South Bend by April 24 to supervise spring practice at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota

Rochester Minn Knute Rockne Notre Dame _ feoterball Florida Rockne Mayo Clinic South Bend

Carpenter Defeated. Kallio Retains World Middleweight Title

Gus Kallio of Finland defeated Ray Carpenter of Lancaster Ohio two falls to one to retain the world middleweight championship in Columbus. Kallio won the first fall in 46 minutes and 38 seconds and the third in 11 minutes 38 seconds with a double Nelson and arm lock, while the challenger took the second fall in 21 minutes 44 seconds on a slam hold. Preliminaries saw Steve Savage of Baltimore win a referee's decision over John Evko of Chicago.

Columbus Gus Kallio Finland Ray Carpenter Lancaster Kallto Steve Save Age Baltimore John Evko Chicago Jack Rogers Billings Mont Giant Tom Draak Holland

Moody to defend English and French tennis crowns

Mrs Helen Wills Moody will defend her English and French championships this year and will represent America in the Wightman Cup ties against Great Britain in June. She sails for England on the Berengaria, with Glenna Collett and the U S women’s golf team also set to travel on April 22 for an international clash.

New York U.F Helen Wills Moody America Great Britain Glenna Collett Gail Berengaria

Grimes' stay with Braves to be short

Burleigh Grimes veteran pitcher joined the Boston Braves after being traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates for Percy Lee Jones and cash. Reports say a three way deal could move Grimes to another NL club if an infielder and catcher are added, with Cubs Reds and Cardinals among interested teams. Grimes had demanded $22,000 salary or a two year $40,000 contract and refused Pittsburgh's offer of $17,500.

New York U.P Burleigh Grimes Boston Braves Grimes Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Percy Lee Jones Bill McKechnie Chicago Cubs St. Louis

Christner Wins Segura Match In Akron Ring

Akron heavyweight K. O. Christner outpointed Dayton's Joe Sekyra in ten rounds. Christner won every round but both fighters were suspended by the State Boxing Commission for failing to fill a date in Dayton.

Akron UPR K. O. Christner Joe Sekyra Dayton Christner Sekyra State Boxing Commission

Nelsonville Hounds Open 1930 Baseball Season

Nelsonville High School starts its 1930 baseball schedule with a Friday game against Gallipolis High. The team, led by returning players, shows new gray uniforms with scarlet trim and a grayhound emblem. Schedule includes Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy and The Plains with potential additional games.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Gallipolis High Marshallmen Ohio Cincinnati Norwood Mac Bartlett Frank Betts Gene Jewett Shay Hickman Davis Hatch Scott Howe Hall Kuhn Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy the Plains

Close matches headline at Ohio University pool tourney second night

In the second round at the Men's Union tournament Paul Keller edged Robert Loch 50-49 in the tightest game. John Fisher beat Anthony Grande 50-48 while Joe Shanahan defeated Joe Heatherman 60-45. Frank Dean routed Edgar Dilla 60-7 and R Leonard defeated Darsel Riebel 50-16. Chuck Koterba forfeited against George Bright.

Ohio University Paul Keller Robert Loch John Fisher Anthony Grande Joe Shanahan Joe Heatherman Frank Dean Edgar Dilla R. Leonard Darsel Riebel Chuck Koterba George Bright

Topeka Beats Browns in Tulsa Tilt

Topeka defeated the St. Louis Browns 14 to 8 in Tulsa ending the Browns’ bid to beat the hometown club. The previous day Topeka halted the Browns with a 14 to 8 victory.

Topeka Tulsa Okla U.P St. Louis Browns Browns

Three Washington hurlers to start final exhibition game

Richmond Virginia April 10. Pitchers Brown Jones and Braxton will work for Washington today in the final exhibition game with the Boston Braves.

Richmond U.P Brown Jones Braxton Washington Boston Braves

Reds in Action in Louisville Historic Three-Game Finish

Cincinnati Reds meet the Louisville Colonels in the deciding game of a three game series played in Louisville. The outcome will decide the series winner.

REDS Louisville Cincinnati Reds Louisville Colonels

Athletics and Phillies Play Fourth City Series Game

Philadelphia April 10. The Athletics and Phillies meet in the fourth game of their annual city series today.

Philadelphia U.P Athletics Phillies

Robins Welcome Red Sox In Home Two-Game Set

Brooklyn Robins return home to open a two game series with the Boston Red Sox. This April clash marks the start of a twin bill as both teams seek wins on the home field.

Sprints and Hurdles Set to Spark Comics Track Carnivals

Chicago April 16 Star sprinters and hurdlers loom large as the Comics track carnivals approach. George Simpson headlines the sprint field with 9.4 seconds for 100 and 20.6 for 220, while rivals Braecey Wi and Cy Leland threaten. Rockaway leads the hurdles, aiming to outpace nationals and defend last year’s world record in the 220-yard hurdles.

Chicago U.R George Simpson Ohio State Eddie Claude Braecey Kark Wi Cy Leland Tolan Ithe Pegre Simpson Rockaway City State

Chicago Cable Opens West Series With Kansas City Blues

The Chicago Cable returned from California spring training and starts a four game set in Kansas City against the Blues.

Kansas City Chicago Cnlbe Middle West California Kangan City Blues

Footless Pitcher Wins Opener 8 to 3

New York April 10 A footless pitcher from Brooklyn, Dollard, led his team to an 8 to 3 opening win yesterday. Injured in a prior accident his legs were crushed under a train wheel and he underwent operations. He returned to school three years later, joining the scrub squad and later the varsity to pitch again. He is 20 years old and plans to continue baseball in college.

NPW YORK Dotwis Dollard Brooklyn Mawel Tollants Ova Fayette

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