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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
7
O Bird announces Ohio University 1930 football slate. Ohio State declines to schedule, citing surprise as October 4 date remained open at state’s suggestion.
Ohio University releases a 1930 grid slate with two dates to fill. Highlighted games include Western Reserve at Cleveland, Miami at Oxford, and Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware all set away from Athens. A Buckeyes clash is not on the card as Ohio State has withdrawn from meeting the Bobcats next year.
Ohio University veteran tackle George Hastings from Malden Mass loses eligibility for another year because he played one season at Des Moines University which then ceased to exist. His teammate George Brown from Malden also faces remaining eligibility questions as his third year with the Bobcats awaits.
The schedule lists West Liberty West Virginia and Western Reserve as opponents in Athens and Cleveland. Ohio foes include Miami Oxford Denison and Muskingum with decisive past results. The year ends with Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware and a strong 1930 outlook for the Bobcats.
The Michigan Wolverines basketball team defeated Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware 28 to 16 in Ann Arbor Michigan last night. Ohio Wesleyan showed stout defense but errant passing by the Bishops kept them from contesting the result.
Northwestern University beat Cornell College of Mt Vernon Iowa 59 to 18 last night with high field goals and a free throw by captain Rut Walter The Purple played 14 players during the game in Evanston Illinois.
Otto Von Porat of Norway lost a chance at the heavyweight crown when a low blow in the second round disqualified him against Phil Scott of England before a Madison Square Garden crowd. Referee Jack Dempsey, citing the foul, halted the match as Scott claimed victory by unfair means. Porat led after a decisive first round before the controversial blow ended the bout.
Orval Martin captain of Purdue University cross country won the conference cross country race at Columbus. He holds Big Ten indoor records in the 880 and the mile. He won both events in the outdoor meet at the Northwestern last spring and has never trailed a rival to the tape in Big Ten title meets.
Athens High selects a smaller squad led by forward Hughes guard Coury and guard Pteards with Burroughs at center. Coach McKinney splits to two units as Slughes and Burroughs recover. team aims to face Westerville on December 19 in a key matchup.
A 1927 sale saw Reigh Count go for 12 500 to Mrs Hertz, with Kilmer resisting Wagoneer’s million dollar bid. Kilmer’s Sun Edwin fetched 75 000 from Harriman, while Wagoneer’s offer highlighted the era’s record horse prices and the risk of valuing champions.
Mrs. Lucia Johnson Bing of Athens, Ohio, head of charities in the state department of public welfare, spoke to the Civitan Club at the Wakefield Hotel on Monday about social problems and the need to unify welfare work across counties. She noted duplication of efforts in many counties and urged creation of county welfare departments under county directors of welfare.
Ohio's famed Civil War twins James A. Skillman and Stephen Skillman are separated by the death of James after an automobile strike. The news notes James Skillman died Monday in Middletown. Admiral Paul Coundouriotis resigns as president of the Republic of Greece.
Ohio State Reserves defeated Capital University 38 to 10 in a practice session in Columbus. The score reflects a clear win by the Buckeyes' reserves over Capital's squad.
A brief note describes a room as dingy and old fashioned or possibly vivacious and fresh depending on perspective. The concise fragment focuses on atmosphere and tonal ambiguity without detailing occupants or events.
The Chicago White Sox bought Smead Jolley, a right batting star from San Francisco, after long interest from major league clubs. Donte Bush, new manager, pushed for the Coast League standout who posted impressive averages in his four-year career. Jolley is noted as a fine thrower but his large 6 three inch height and 220 pounds limit his outfield range.
Colgate coach Andy Kerr has formed the East All Midwestern squad for the East-West charity game and will join Dick Hanley of Northwestern in Chicago. The eleven players include Secrist and Yablok of Colgate Magai from Penn Nooney from Georgetown Cox from Colgate Dowler from Colgate Brazil from Detroit Helm from Alabama and others as listed. The team will practice at Stanford and ship out to California after assembling in Chicago.
Chicago fighter Arthur Shires, billed as the Great Shires, knocked out Dan Daly of Cleveland in 9 seconds in his professional boxing debut. Shires, known for color and showmanship, impressed the crowd with a left and right hook attack that left Daly with two black eyes and a cut nose.
Coach Butch Grover previews the 1929 30 Bobcat basketball season opening against Bliss College at Ohio gymnasium in Columbus. He plans to evaluate candidates, test a scoring attack, and finalize the lineup as he readies for this warmup before the Ohio State game.
A collection of humorous and scattered sports and wrestling notes. Mentions Harris's grandfather SM, Chattanooga's future team name Raw Meat, Joe McCarthy jests about Connie Mack, Miller and Slorneby debate, chocolate drops remark, Dick Shikat eyeing John Pesek, and Pitcher Plint Frhem recalled amid coach Rickey's possible trades.
In Buffalo last night Dayton’s Joe Sekyra earned a technical knockout over Art Weigand in the sixth round of a scheduled 16 round bout. Sekyra weighed 179 and Weigand 180.
New York December 10. Harry Wills former heavyweight contender plans a comeback in a ten round bout against Mexican challenger Andrea Castona at the New York Coliseum. Castona defeated Wills in Mexico a few weeks ago on a foul.
Major General Herbert B. Crosby, chief of calvary, will represent the War Department in preparations for the American army's participation in the Olympic games of 1932.
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