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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1927

Page

11

Varsity Five Beats Frosh in Exhibition 39 to 29

Varsity five won the exhibition game against the frosh 39 to 29. The report notes a mixed display with defensive strengths, turnovers, and key plays by Lowe, Vaterha rutt, and Heine while observers observed fouls and crowd reactions during the match.

Varsity Five FROSH Arnot Athletius WU Alban Lowe Vaterha Rae Heine Erstead Essai Mackinhoe Mae Bgraomner Hart. Teuss Wiliams V. Giaurque Chin U Waterlon

Jack Delaney Confends For Heavy Class

Delaney of Bridgeport competes in a heavyweight bout as Berlenbach answers with powerful counter moves. The match ends with Berlenbach gaining the edge after hard exchanges, while Delaney faces boos from the crowd. Local sports notes also mention girls and boys teams, with a coach resigning amid broader team changes.

Delaney Bridge Port Edore Berterbach Delanes Bertenbach

Spate Ready to Open Season at Home Against Wesleyan

The Delaware State College basketball opener features Wesleyan at the Coliseum. Olson coaches the Quakers against a Wesleyan team led by Bell Ginn and Cox with Muskingum and Kenyon also in games nearby. A federal tax change could delay games as Tex Rivard advances new plans in New York.

FE United Press Honkeni High Ghia Wes Adda Delaware Tonix i Wesleyan Ides Minskimeans Biles Bell Ginn Hectorne Cox J Howles Muskingum Akron Alsvon Firestones Kenyon Ohio Goodyear Tex Rivard New York

Ohio State Students Face Court Over Ticket Scalping

Four university students are to appear before the student court on charges of conspiring to scalp tickets for the Michigan game set for December 10. Henry Lor, the university ticket manager, filed the charges. The students named are Johnny Neilly, Starting Berry, Mars Few Spinkler, Cleveland, Kenneth W. Tian, and Edward Inflo of Columbus.

Ohio State Michigan Cone University Pest Moon Bar Henry Tlor Johnny Neiily Slarting Berry Mars Few Spinkler Cleveland Ienneth W Tian Edward In Flo Iolumbus

Logan High Prepares Full Schedule Next Friday

Logan High announces a forthcoming schedule beginning next Friday with coaching staff Har Meyer and Karge Cooke guiding the team. Last year’s returning players include Fox and Hossmb Gites as new selections are evaluated. A fire impact delays matters and the roster remains unsettled as officials assess candidates and city changes.

Har Meyer Karge Cooke Pha Tamgan Wu Seusau Logan High School Pox Hoss Spencer Vie

Bethel Pugh Wins National Essay Contest Trip

Bethel Pugh, a thirteen year old from Pueblo Colorado, won the national essay contest sponsored by the Automobile Chamber of Commerce. Her essay titled No National Game earned her a trip as the prize. More than 400000 entries were submitted to the contest.

Bethel Pugh Pueblo Colo Automobile Chamber of Comheres

Ohio State Student Body Defended From Attack

Ohio State news notes student body reaction to Eby halfback remarks on coaching tensions. Shodgrass criticizes passing blame to students while urging collective support for Coach Wilce and unity among players and fans at the university.

Ohio State H. Ralph Maitland United Press Columbus Stude G jSnodsrass the Lantern Ohio State Uni Eby Buckeye Universit Jack Wilce Dr. Wilee Shodgrass Faun

Greens Run Wins With Lodi Played Friday

Greens Run dominates as Lodi, tied to county schedule, fails to pace the action. The report names players and teams including Lodt girls with G Morris Bur 2 WOE, Burson and Dison Vo Fherries in a fragmentary account of Friday games.

Greens Lodi Schedibe

Opener Season Clash Sparks Coach and Legion Team

Readable fragments describe a season opener with coaches Sayles and Anderson and players tied to a Legion team. Shoreline names include Glost, Cliefe, and Viper, hinting at a local high school or town league matchup. The text implies a pregame wish to secure a write in for the Man.

Ns Viper Sayles Anderson le Bachrn Ri Legion

Major Griffith backs doubleheaders in college football

Major John L. Griffith conference head and athletics director says doubleheaders are a good idea and supports Wisconsin plans to pair North Dakota and Cornell on the same afternoon. He also endorses second team games, arguing a two-team format can work with careful scheduling and profitability.

Madison Wis Dre John L. Gri United Press Today Griffith Wisconsin North Dakota Cornell

Coolville Teams Defeat Hollister in Basketball Clash

Coolville boys won 45 to 1% and girls edged a tight with strong scoring by Green Baker Ward and Neowland. Visiting Hollister were led by Cat rs and Ada Aiam with key points as Troy Township High School marks a second straight win for the boys while the girls fell to Chatineer.

Tim Vimiden Hota Flonden Hi School Troy Township Lv Ol Soinster Cooks Coolvile Werd Green Baker Catrs Visithrew Sra Loretta Ward Bertha Ward Milfred Neowland Ada Aiam Oy High School Chauncey-Dover Troy High School Chatineer

Frogs Reported on Highway After Rain Near Chauncey

The Rev. Courtney reports seeing frogs on Taylor Ridge road last Wednesday evening after heavy rain. He was driving to a church appointment when the incident occurred, near Chauncey.

Chauncey Pee Especiahy Cg. Vourtney Taylor Ridge Courtney Taylor Widge Church of Christ Friendis

Pomeroy Earns Double Triumph In Opener

Pomeroy high school opens the season with a double victory as the basketball lineup features forwards Clark and Winebrenner and guards Haug and Waitthiie. Despite substitutions, the team impressed with solid teamwork and strong defense in a win over a rival squad.

Pomeroy Dee Pomeroy High School I . Jover & Jrather Hoya Poe Roy Criaener Doekeword Coater Giriteiver Clark Bya Sato

Greyhounds Open Season with 87–25 Win Over Glouster

Nelsonville Greyhounds opened the local high school basketball season Friday night on their floor by defeating Grant 87 to 25. The win showcased their passing and shooting as they started the season strong in a war fought contest.

Mao Bartlely Nelsonvilleie Bee Nelsonville Greyhounds Grant

Final Quits Hawis in Georgia Mech

Unclear OCR text reports a quitting event tied to a Georgia mechanism project. Details are unreadable, with numerous garbled phrases and missing names, places, and dates. No coherent persons or organizations can be identified to establish a concrete news item.

Hawis Lily Teach Georgia

Local game ends with Greyhounds edge Nelsonville in tough clash

Nelsonville meets a hard fought loss as Glouster Greyhounds beat Nelsonville in the final minutes. The home team rallied late with key shots while the visitors battled to the end in a tight score line.

Cibo Elberit Nelsendu Greyhounds Owel Nelsonville Glouster Tieawhiurst Tiecvorh Witshburn Tor Dlowell, Ho

Nebraska fighter aims for Dundee title in tomorrow clash

A Hudkins from Nebraska vows to crack Dundee with plans to travel east after sneaking a win at home. The weight champion faces Joe Dundes as the bout draws near with city and regional interest high.

Aca Hudkins Nebraska Snead Christ Home Nat Joe Dundes

Corning Teams Split Honors In Local Basketball Clash

December night basketball saw Norling High School win the boys game 18 to 14 and the girls fall 20 to 2 to Me Laney. The boys led at halftime, forcing a five minute overtime where Corning added another score.

Corning Nornlg High School MeLaney Inaorlosa Fame Imine

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