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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
9
The Big Green Bobcat team beat Bliss 48 to 27 in the first court clash of the year. The victory underlines their potential as a menace in the Buckeye Association race.
Ohio University defeated Bliss Business College of Columbus 48 to 27 in the men's gymnasium. Grover’s green-clad Bobcats showed early form with Bill Root leading the attack and forwards Lockman and Koterba providing speed and scoring threat as Ohio channeled momentum toward a bigger test against Ohio State.
The Western Conference led by Major John L. Griffith calls on the public to report any evidence of subsidies or improper influence around conference athletes. Griffith notes about 300000 alumni and 10000 students attend Big Ten schools, but only a small minority would violate the conference code.
Kansas City reports infielder Riconda, drafted last year by the Cincinnati Reds from the Kansas City American Association Club, may rejoin the Blues next spring after Blues president George Muehlebach spoke with Reds manager Dan Howley about the possibility.
The official Southeastern Ohio all league football team features players from Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport Tronton New Boston Ironton and others. Captains noted for Tronton and Middleport leadership.
The Ohio State athletic board approved the football schedule for 1930 opening against Mt. Union and set dates for key games with Indiana October 4 Northwestern October 11 Michigan October 18 Wisconsin November 1 Navy November 8 Illinois November 22 with an open date October 25.
Rogers Hornsby denies run in with Boss McCarthy amid Cubs pennant chatter. Wisconsin grants 24 letters as Dempsey eyed for Von Porat Scott tie up. Copeland wins Southwest Conference MVP nickname jack rabbit. Pop Warner scouted Army for Stanford game as Stagg’s team pledges against pro football.
Cy Leland of Texas Christian emerged as a standout halfback and speedster after leading a selected field to victory in the 100 yard dash at the national meet in Denver last summer.
Carnegie Tech toured the Grand Canyon on a westward trip and will hold a final Pasadena practice Friday. Coach Steffen drills the Tartan squad in Rosa Bowl ahead of a Saturday showdown with USC at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Southern California, led by Coach Jones, scrimmaged hard as bettors pegged Carnegie Tech at 10 to 7 underdog odds.
COOLVILLE December 12 Troy High teams boys and girls defeated Marietta Business College teams. The Troy girls won 21 to 14. The Troy boys trailed 10 to 3 at halftime but surged in the second half to win 11 to 4. Players Baker Smith Calaway Ward and Hornsby starred for Troy. Both teams travel to Chaunggy Friday night.
Columbus Ohio Wesleyan will probably not be awarded the class A and B central district basketball tournaments in addition to the district track meet. One of the three tournaments may be staged at Delaware University. Plans from the district board meeting at Fort Hayes Hotel assign class A and B basketball and track to three different universities, names not divulged.
Iowa City December 12 The University of Iowa moves to reinstate in Western Conference by declaring about 20 athletes ineligible for alleged proselyting by Hawkeye staff and improper outside influence. The action follows a committee meeting and upholds a faculty policy.
Star Is Co Captain Charles Stretch Murphy, Pur due's All American center who set the Western Conference scoring record with 143 points in two games last season, shares the captaincy with Glenn Harreson on Purdue's basketball squad.
The National and American Leagues wrapped three days of talks with a joint meeting at the Roosevelt Hotel. They expect to settle major issues with little change in 1930 baseball. Brooklyn factions clash as Landis and Heydler fail to unite rival groups. Barnard says AL in harmony. Grover Alexander and Wally Schang return to former clubs. George Burns hired as manager of the Mission club in the Pacific Coast League.
CHICAGO December 12 Arthur Shires a baseball player known for his crowd drawing power has begun boxing, reportedly attracting other athletes to the sport. He previously gained notice by blacking Lena Blackburne's eyes and knocking out Dan Daly in a ring bout. George Tratton professional football star plans a challenge next Monday night.
DETROIT December 12 Erwin Rudolph former world champion took the lead in the world championship pocket billiard tournament by defeating Joseph J McCann Jacksonville Fla 125 to 14 in five innings in the opening game in the Reception Building Wednesday.
Springfield report says the Wittenberg College board commended faculty for severing athletic ties with Buckeye Athletic Association. The move followed President Rees Tuttoss's presentation at the regular midweek session and the withdrawal from the association.
In Philadelphia a surprising exchange announced by PL Nugent secretary of the Phillies confirms Alexander will join the National League club. Hat McGraw Homer Peel and other Phillies players depart to St Louis in the deal, with Harry Meturdy noted as the involved coach.
The professional gridiron game between the Hoy Packers and the Porta vit Spartans was canceled after the National League president refused to permit the Packers to play. Officials announced the decision on Wednesday.
Birmingham Dec 12 Dee Headford Knapp president of the Alabama Polytechnic Lostitut says Capt Rice Jones former Army coach is under consideration for head coach at Alabama Poly to replace George Bohler. Four other men are under consideration and no definite announcement can be made yet.
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