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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1929

Page

9

Alumni Triumph Over Athens High 37 28

The Alumni, led by Wolfe, defeated Athens High 37 to 28 on the high school floor. Wolfe scored five field goals while Cross and Hall added baskets, and Dalton, Burroughs, and Hughes contributed in a rough but skilled game. Athens showed flashes of passing but struggled against the stronger defense and inside play.

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Northwestern and Notre Dame Face Varied Cage Results

United Press recap shows Northwestern 00 beating Notre Dame Jivake 22 while Simpson 18. Tulane 27 over Louisiana 26. Amherst 63 over Newport Naval 37. Detroit C C 42 over Toledo U 22. Vordhuam 30 over Yale 16. Illinois 30 over Washington Saint Louis 1. St. Lawrence 1L 29. Montclair Go 48. Wisconsin 27 over Carleton 138 to 4. Franklin-Marshall ay noted.

Jivake Simpson Tulane Louisana Amherst Newport Naval Detroit C. C Toledo U Vordhuam Yale Illinois Washington St. Louis St. Lawrence Montclair Wisconsin Carleton Temple Franklin-Marshallay

Shires Seeks 25000 Post With Sox Club

Art Shires aims for a 1930 contract of 25000 with the Chicago White Sox, a demand rivaling Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby for size. The player notes past pay losses and seeks higher earnings based on drawing power, while other stars like Ruth Ferrell Vance and Grimes are in talks for big raises.

George Kirkley United Press New York Art Shires Chicago White Sox Babe Ruth Rogers Hornsby Shires Waco White Sox Landis Babe Wesley Ferrell North Carolina Indians Ferrell Cleveland Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Burleigh Grimes Pittsburgh Vance Grimes Harry Heilmann Detroit Bob Meusel Yankee Cincinnati Reds

Bowling Green Beats Cleveland 33 29 In Tight Local Tilt

Bowling Green College cagers defeated Cleveland last night 33 to 29 in a close game. BG led at halftime but the Scientists kept pressing throughout the second half.

Bowling Green U.P Cleveland Bowling Green College

Wittenberg Lays Out Bluffton 22–13 In Cage Meet

Wittenberg controlled the game from start to finish and defeated Bluffton 22 to 13 in a Lutheran college basketball clash at Bluffton last night.

Wittenberg

Buckeye Building and Loan Offers 6 Percent Mortgages

Ohio's largest building and loan association markets loans at 6 percent with no commission secured by first mortgages on real estate in Columbus and vicinity. Most loans are repayable monthly at 1 per 100 borrowed, backed by fire insurance and a blanket cyclone policy. Investors are protected by insurance and bonds totaling 1,500,000 and reserve surplus over 2,000,000. 24 years with no investor losses and 5 percent certificates of deposit. Interest from date payable or compounded semi annually.

The Buckeye Columbus Ohio Building and Loan Association

Morgan May Reach End Of His Reign Soon

Ted Morgan, long reigning junior light weight champion, faces challenger Benny Bass in a planned 14 round title bout. Bass aims to dethrone Morgan on points or by stoppage, with Morgan’s fight history noted as 16 title bouts since 1925 and a record of tough defenses.

GETTY United Press Sports Faii New York Nee U.P Ted Morgan Far Coast Nhasbeens Benny Bass Philadelphia Morgan Tod Mike Ballerino Phil McGraw Stanislaus Loayza

Bruins upset Rockets in pro basketball clash

Chicago Bruins defeated Rochester 20 to 4 in a professional basketball game with Hickey of the Bruins scoring five field goals. Oregon coach John J McKeown faced pressure to negotiate a salary settlement as his contract rumors swirl. Michigan used an entire substitutes lineup to beat Albion 51 to 9, while Illinois edged Washington 30 to 19 and Wisconsin topped Carleton 27 to 18. Stanford and Army dispute over motion picture use for the upcoming intersectional game. McLarnin Mandell to fight February 4 in Chicago Stadium.

Chicago Rochester Chicago Bruins Hickey Bruins Eugene Ore Dee U.R John J. Mclewan University of Oregon McKewan Oregon Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Albion College Michigan Madison Wis Carleton College Northfield Minn Wisconsin Harold “Bud” Feaster Badgers Stanford Calif U.S Army Stanford University Alfred Masters John J. McEwan Military Academy

Interesting Figures in Sports: Ohio State QB Holman and Wrestler Pesek

Ohio State quarterback Allen Holman thrilled fans by a 28 yard touchdown pass to Vesey Fesler that stunned Michigan 7 0. The piece also profiles wrestler Joe Pesek known for a dramatic 195 pound frame and feats on a Nebraska farm highlighting his rise after an illness to build strength.

Allen Holman Ohio State Vesey Fesler Buckeyes Michigan Holman Holan Buckeye Fesler Kesler Fester John Vpesek Australia Vesek Gus Sonnenberg Dick Shikat Shikat Sonnenberg Strangler Lewis Pesek Joe Stecher Nebraska

Did You Know That Murrel and Wolgast football clash

A fragment recalls Murrel of Minnesota chasing Wolgast of Illinois during an Army game. Murrel tried to stop Wolgast near the goal line but missed. The note also mentions Rozy Burcer of Maryland who scored twice versus Yale and disliked football.

Murrel Army Minnesota Illinois Wolgast Iinois Wolvart Lini Wolast Rozy Burcer Maryland Yale

Divorced Again for Mrs Hugenia Bankhead Hoyt

Mrs Hugenia Bankhead Hoyt daughter of Alabama congressman previously married to Morton McMichael Hoyt son of former Solicitor General Henry M Hoyt. The record notes a repeated divorce involving the two families in a formal notice.

Hugenia Bankhead Hoyt Congressman Bankhead Alabama Morton McMichael Hoyt Henry M. Hoyt

Glouster Cagers Edge McCluney 29 18 in Slow Game

Glouster High defeated McCluney High 29 to 18 at the local gym in a slow contest. Coach Bachman used his second string early and the Glouster lead grew from 8 to 20 at halftime. McCluney girls beat Glouster 15 to 4.

Glouster Glouster High McCluney High Bachman Perry County McCluney Girls Glouster Birls

Pitt Scrimmage Highlights Trojan Carnegie Tech Scouting

Pittsburgh third team scrimmaged as scouts Tom Davies and Charley Bower reported on Southern California’s plays seen in the Trojan Carnegie Tech game. No injuries were reported.

Trojans Southern California Pittsburgh U.R I Tom Davies Charley Bower

Nelsonville Hi Team Sets Sail for Salem Showdown

The Nelsonville High basketball squad will travel to Salem on Saturday for a matchup with Salem High, coached by Floyd Stone who once led Nelsonville. Salem’s recent history includes a strong road performance against Nelsonville, while the Greyhounds are viewed as underdogs but expected to limit Salem’s scoring. Nelsonville’s lineup includes Hartley Hilleary Hawk Hickman Jewett Ryans Ray Shay Owens Howe and Campbell.

Nelsonville Dee Nelsonville High Salem Salem High School Floyd Stone Greyhounds Marshall Hartley Hilleary Hawk Hickman Jewett Ryans Ray Shay Owens Howe Campbell

Yale adapts grid star Albie Booth to basketball

The season's spark carries from Yale football to basketball as Albie Booth joins practices with the Eli squad. If he scores as well on the court as he did on the gridiron, eastern intercollegiate guards could face a busy season.

Yale Bulldog Albie Booth Albie

Wilmington College Bags Third Straight Win Over Guards

Wilmington College defeated Hillsboro National Guards 28 to 22 to stretch its winning streak to three games. The Panthers will depart for the West Coast on Christmas night after a week of scrimmage and no injuries to the squad.

Wilmington A.r.wilmington College Hillsboro National Guards Panther West Coast

Ohio University Bobcats Top Bliss College 40 27 in Preseason Finale

Ohio University Bobcats finish a six game pre-season tour with a 3 3 record after a second half rally to beat Bliss College 40 to 27 at the YMCA in Columbus. Ray Smith led Bliss with early scoring while Bill Root sparked Ohio in the final twenty minutes.

Ohio University Bobcat Cagers Bliss College Columbus Bobcats Y. M Bliss Ray Smith Business College Bill Root

Salem High to Travel for Miami Christmas Day Football Game

Salem High School with 17 players will depart Boston tonight after accepting Miami High School’s invitation to meet in a Christmas morning football game in Miami. The team plans a two hour stop in Washington and expects to arrive in Miami early Sunday morning.

Salem High School Boston Miami Washington

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