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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1930

Page

9

Ohio U Track Ready for Four Home Meets and New Stadium

Ohio University plans four home track meets this season at a new $283,000 stadium. Coach Herbert reports strong lettermen including Griffith and Ward, with a deep sprint and field event lineup and a slate of four meets plus a Buckeye conference BA meet in Athens May 15.

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Pomeroy Defeats Logan by Narrow Margin in High School Game

In Logan, the Rich School team lost 18 to 45 to the Pomeroy Purple Panthers at the new high school gym. The contest saw a tight first quarter and a decisive third, with box scores listing Logan players and Pomeroy scoring details across quarters.

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Tryouts Set for Ohio University Girls Swimming Team

Ohio University announces early next semester tryouts for the girls swimming team. Registration will be held February 11 and 12, eight weeks of practice to follow. Selection will use multiple trials and periodical evaluations. other sports will begin alongside swimming.

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Display Hopes to Set All-Time Money Record in Race

Miami Pa Feb 1 R-Dis display the seven year old thoroughbred which WS Salmon is campaigning in an effort to best the all-time money winning record held by Zev will make his first start of the 1350 season in the Miami Beach Handicap at Halen Park If successful in the race owner Salmon plans to ship Display West to compete in the $idi ong Agua Caliente handicap in March By winning the Agua Caliente Stake which will pay the winner approximately $90 000 Display can better the money winning record piled up by Harry Sinclairs Zev Zev earned $118 839 for the Rancecas Stable before going into development Display closed the 1929 season with earnings of more than $240 000 Passing Man O War Daler nminator Sarazen and Crusader to Move into second place in all time winnings

Miami Salmon Zev Miami Beach Halen Park Display West Harry Sinclair Rancecas Weltpement. Igs Tispaly Man O'War Daler Nminator Sarazen Crusader

Bishops Ready for February Schedule of Hard Tilts

Ohio Wesleyan's five varsity teams prepare for a busy February with four basketball games, one track meet, two dual meets, one gymnastics meet, and fencing matches at home. The week features basketball, track, and fencing, with a Chicago trip on Feb 13. The swimming team hosts Dayton, Miami, and Cincinnati in key contests, while Detroit City College opens its track season here this weekend and the fencing team faces Youngstown M C A.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University of Chicago At Chicago Dayton Miami Cincinnati Wesleyan Detroit City College George Ginskier Youngstown ¥. M.C. A

Pioneers to host Capital University in home basketball clash

Marietta College hosts Capital University in a West Virginia rivalry game at the Field House. Capital seeks to avenge last season’s pair of close wins over the Pioneers while Marietta aims to capitalize on home-court advantage and end Capital’s earlier reign.

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New Lexington Beats Nelsonville in Tight Friday Night

New Lexington defeated Nelsonville High 37 to 30 at New Lexington Friday night. The Greyhounds led 15 to 14 at halftime as a back and forth game ended with a Nelsonville defense cracking in the final quarter, allowing New Lexington several easy shots.

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Hollister Defeated by Rome Cagers in Louster Gym

Hollister boys fall to Rome 28 20 in Louster gym Friday in a fast contest. Rome led 14 4 at halftime. Datton led Rome with 14 points while Hollister’s Adams Mison and Rothery combined for 12. Hollister girls beat Rome 25 12 while Hollister guards restricted Rome shooters.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Poised for Conference Title Run

Buckeye association cage marathon narrows to finish with Cincinnati Bearcats atop the standings and unbeaten Denison facing minor foes. Wesleyan stands second as Ohio University and Miami vie for third while Denison sits last. Consistent Bearcats defense and offense set to carry them through key matchups this week.

Concinkaty Cincinnati Bearcats Rivermen Bearcats Biz Red Denison Denison Thuy Cincinnati Granville Boys Rice Miami Oxford Wittenberg Lutherans Speingfeld Ohio Wesleyan Gonfalon Ohio University

Ohio University Defeats West Liberty In Fast Tilt

Ohio University secured a 47 to 68 victory over West Liberty in a fast-paced game. Strong shooting from Root and Chuck Kotita fueled the first-half surge as Grover rotated twelve players for the Buckeyes. West Liberty battled with steady outside attempts but could not overcome OU’s early lead and balanced offense.

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New Boston Tops Southeastern Athletic League Cage Standings

New Boston High School banket bul quintet leads the Southeastern Alt hlutta League with four wins and two losses. Nelsonville Greyhounds beat Gallipoly Hach while New Boston and Logan compete for top spots as Pomeroy and Middleport chase fourth place.

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Bowling Green Tops Onto Northern In Tight Game

Ada Feb 1 UPI Bowling Green defeats Onto Northern 28 to 25 in a hard fought hoop contest. Obie North orn's one point halftime lead held until BG surged late with strong attack. Melvin Bolster of Haskell Institute keyed the finish as Cox and the BG squad preserved the victory.

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Reserve Team Victory Over Wellgon Reserves in Nel sonville

Nelsonville High School reserves defeated Wellgion reserves 28 to 11 at Wellston last night. Hall led the attack for the winners in a solid team effort. Nelsonville’s Greyhounds plan to host Play Circle here next Saturday night as the girls team and reserves meet Chauncey Teigh’s Blue Devils in a preliminary card.

Nelsonville Toch. T Nelsonville High School Wellgion Gimme Wellston Hall Greyhounda Chauncey Teigh Blue Devils

Carnera Wins Second Fight In 47 Seconds

Primo Carnera dominates Rioux in a swift second round knockout for his second win in a row. The 269 pound challenger floors Rioux with a quick flurry and a finishing hook as the audience reacts with mixed cheers and protests.

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Legion Cagers Defeated as Cays Luckier in Chicago

In Chicago on February 1, the Legion basketball team lost amid contract news from President William Veeck who urged Wack Wilson Heath Soto and Pat Malone to sign anew. Meanwhile Nelsonville saw its American Legion squad beaten 26 to 14 by the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster with a return game planned in Nelsonville.

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Albany Falls Short at Amesville by Two Points

Albany lost to Amesville by two points in a tight game. The contest featured scarce scoring with Amesville leading at halftime and Albany mounting a late rally before falling short by a two point margin.

Albany Amesville

Logan to See Semi-Pro Tist Wednesday Eve

Logan followers will witness a Wendyio hane eventing at the skadlog rink as the Nelsonville Independents visit Logan Independents led by captain Rex Keller. Keller said the squad includes Frank Larimer, Mare Vy Kroilaut, Wide Gray, John Longley, Gul Brigeos, Dernard Fox with Paul Blier possible.

Bulldogs Fall Hard as Trojans Dominate Court

Athens suffers a lopsided setback to Portsmouth as Trojan guards pace the attack. Key Athens contributors include Smith scoring 14 and Coury guiding the offense, while Portsmouth pulled away in the second half with fast breaks and stifling defense.

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Nelsonville Girls Rally Past Wellston In League Tilt

Wellston and Nelsonville High girls clashed in a key Hocking Valley contest with Nelsonville edging Wellston 42 to 42 percent. Woolery led Nelsonville with 18 points, Norman anchored center, and Bellamy led Wellston with ten as Nelsonville moves into first place standings.

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Crystal Rocks Hold Off Moores-Ross in City League

In Friday action the Crystal Rocks defeated Moores-Ross while Huneber led the scoring with a high total. Ken PrecFord and Gu Déchers contributed to the matchup as teams battled for position in the local league.

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