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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

6

Ohio Coaches Meet To Discuss Dribble Rule Changes

About 400 to 450 high school and college coaches gathered in Columbus to discuss the dribble in basketball to curb stall tactics. Ohio University coach B. T. Grover listened as L. W. St. John explained dribble limits and rule interpretations while Ohio State and Ohio Wesleyan coaches shared defensive and offensive plays ahead of the evening game.

Columbus B. T. Grover Ohio University L. W. St. John St. John National Rules Committee Harold Olsen Ohio State University Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Ray Deitrick Ohio State Athletic Association H. Rh. Townsend Ohio Miller F. W. Bacon Walter Duffy

Interest Shifts From Football To Basketball In Ohio Colleges

Dec 12 Cleveland report notes the college cage season is taking hold across about 50 Ohio schools. Basketball is gaining favor over football, especially at smaller institutions, as the season gets underway.

Cleveland Ohio

Waner Seen Likely To Slip From Peak Form Next Season

New York December 12 Rival National League managers doubt Lloyd Waner of the Pirates will be as influential next year many saying he overachieved last season. Donie Bush of Pittsburgh counters that even half his current form would satisfy him if Waner remains productive.

New York Lloyd Waner Pirates Pittsburgh Donie Bush The

Stars to compete in Los Angeles open at Wilshire

In January the $10,000 open championship at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles will feature top pros and amateurs. Notables include Tommy Armour Bobby Cruickshank Harry Cooper George Von Elm and Charlie Chung as part of a star studded field at America's costly course.

Los Angeles Calif America Wilshire Country Club Wilshire Tommy Armour Bobby Cruickshank Harry Cooper George von Elm Charlie Chung

Alabama Football Critics Highlight Winslett and Caldwell

The college football season sparked critique that highlights the value of Winslett and Caldwell from last year, as analysts reassess performance and impact on team outcomes.

Alabama Winslett and Caldwell

Canadian team nets 2-0 win over Rangers in NHL clash

The Canadian leaders of the league defeated the New York Rangers 2-0. Goals came in the first and third periods, delivering a decisive victory in a key division matchup.

New York New York Rangers

Purdue star Wilbur Cummins Eyes Big Ten Scoring Lead

Wilbur Cummins, Purdue basketball standout, hopes to again lead the Big Ten in points this season. He previously topped the league while at center for the Boilermakers and now may shift to a forward role.

Wilbur Cummins Purdue Boilermakers

Boxing Title Dispute To Be Decided In Richland Garden Match

New York boxing fans await a decisive ring bout in Tex Rickard’s garden pitting Tommy Loughran the light heavyweight champion against Jimmy Slattery the NBA champion. The long running crown controversy began when Delaney abdicated and McTigue was crowned by the New York Commission, while the NBA disputed that Slattery held the real title. Loughran, favored to win, faces Slattery who has not fought top competition recently.

New York Tex Rickard Tommy Loughran New York Boxing Commission Jimmy Slattery National Boxing Association Jack Delaney Mike McTigue William Muldoon McTigue Delaney Muldoon Slattery New York Commission Commission Jimmy Johnston Philadelphia Old Mike National Association Loughran Dave Shade Jim Corbett George Kirkley United Press Madison Square Garden Buffalo Broadway Wise Boys Young Slattery New York State Athletic Commission National Boxing Commission Maxie Rosenbloom Jack Dempsey Atlantic City Tunney

Chairman of Commission Quits His Job

United Press reports Chicago December 12 that Illinois Boxing Commission chairman John C Righteimer resigned amid widespread criticism of decisions in champion ship bouts. The piece cites the 14 second count in Tunney Dempsey, the Mandell Kansas outcome, Rosenberg Taylor referee dispute and Walker Flowers bout as factors fueling public outcry.

Clark B. Kelsey United Press Chicago Illinois Boxing Commission John C. Righteimer Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Illinois Commission Commission Righteimer Dempsey Tunney Sammy Mandell Rocky Kansas Kansas Charley Phil Rosenberg Bud Taylor Huncke Taylor

Giants Beat Yankees In Metropolitan Title Game

The New York Giants defeated Red Grange's New York Yankees 13 to 6 in a professional football game, securing the championship of the metropolitan district.

Yankees NEW York New York Giants Red” Granges New York Yankees

Colgate Coach Hauser Resigns to Take Assistant Post

George W. Hauser, Colgate head football coach, resigns at his own request and becomes assistant coach. He completed two years of study for a mental degree at the University of Minnesota.

Bamilton N. Y George W. Hauser Colgate University of Minnesota

Major Leagues Seek Draft Rule Solution At Winter Meet

At the winter meeting in New York the major leagues face the minors draft rule as the central issue. A disabled list, ownership stock restrictions, a three umpire system and the Matty Memorial are among topics for discussion as National and American leagues prepare for joint sessions. Ed Barnard of Cleveland is slated for a farewell as president of the American League.

Frank Getty United Press New York Dallas Landis-Johnson Executive Council Matty Memorial American League Ed Barnard Cleveland

Matty Mathewson Prefers Science Over Baseball

Christy Mathewson, son of the late star, shifts from the diamond to industry at General Electric. He takes a new job under Dr. W BR Whitney, director of GE’s research lab.

Christy Mathewson

New Indians Seek Manager to Succeed Jack McCall Uster

New owners of the Cleveland Indians say they are looking for a new manager to replace Jack McCall Uster, signaling a leadership change for the team.

Cleveland Indians Jack McCall Uster

Mandel vows title defense for $65,000 purse

Sammy Mandel declares he will fight any challenger for his championship belt with a $65,000 purse on the line. He highlights his readiness and calls for opponents to step forward.

Sammy Mandel

Ohio State Basketball Opens Season Against Muskegon Opponent

Ohio State meets a strong foe in Muskegon Saturday night as last season's Ohio Conference champions challenge the Buckeyes following a 42 to 34 season opener victory over Ohio Wesleyan.

State Ohio Westryan Muskingum Ohio

Nelsonville Captain Outlines 1928 Football Prospects

Nelsonville's captain-elect Tom Curran spoke after the 1927 season about building a winning 1928 squad. He listed key losses Hanson stars and noted four regulars plus returning players will form the core. Curran praised Coach Stone's first year and urged continued support from boosters, the school, and fans.

Nelsonville Tommy Curran Greyhounds Howell West Harper Dewhurst Washburn Weltzheimer Norman Lattimer Mace Stocklin Wright Linton Hall

Bishops Threat to Ohio Conference in Early Preview

Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops showed strong form in a recent game with Ohio State. Muskingum, Denison, and Defiance are among hopefuls in the conference as teams across Cincinnati, Miami, Wittenberg, and others prepare for a competitive season.

Ohio Columbus U.R Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Defiance Cincinnati Miami Wittenberg Ohio University Marietta

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