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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
7
Nelson David, presenting captain for Stanford, must lift the basketball squad after a first-game loss to Denison, as the article contrasts current hoops with strong Stanford football performances last fall. The report centers on the challenged early season for Stanford.
In Delaware on February 3, Denison University edged Ohio Wesleyan 24 to 23. A late surge led by Jenkins and English swung the tide after Wesleyan held a slim margin, dropping Wesleyan from the top of the Buckeye A A race and shifting leadership toward Akron and Miami.
Paul Harrington, ex Notre Dame star now with Boston AA, cleared 13 feet 8 3 8 inches to set a new indoor mark at Millrose games. Charley Hof t failed to beat the record with 13 feet 4 5 8 inches. Majors upset Os e in the high jump with 6 feet 1 3 4 inches. Helffrich won the Millrose 600 for the fifth straight time and Hahn beat Connolly in the mile in 4 15 3 5.
New York reports a 15 round heavyweight bout between Jack Sharkey and Mike McTigue at Madison Square Garden on March 3. In the lead up, from Feb 7 to March 3, the Garden will host four bouts featuring top contenders for Gene Tunney's title, excluding former champion Jack Dempsey.
Ohio Wesleyan wrestled to a 21 to 8 victory over Denison in Delaware. The Bishops claimed four bouts and a default while Denison won two matches.
Notre Dame backfield star Patsy Flanagan has been reinstated to the school and will be eligible for football next season. He was suspended after failing to return to South Bend with the team following last season's coast visit.
The next meeting at Athens High School will discuss the topic Friends with a session on the value and number of friends led by Miss Virginia Larimer.
Ohio State star Harry Fenner demonstrates remarkable ball handling by spinning a basketball on his finger during practice. The deck guard showcases his control and dexterity, highlighting his versatile athletic talent on the Buckeyes basketball team.
In St Louis, 32-year-old William Rohn killed Pearl Graham, 32, a maid at Dr. A W Saner’s house, by slashing her throat, then shot himself. The incapacitated Mrs. Saner watched the murder-suicide from her invalid chair as the servant, later said to have been normally minded, turned the gun on himself after the attack.
Franz Mueller, enraged by taunts over losing a major award, wrecked paintings valued at 5,000 dollars. The incident followed received disappointment from fellow artists and occurred in Berlin.
Henry L. Farrell reports Sam Breadon’s control of the Cardinals sparks a clash with Rogers Hornsby who becomes a Giants player while serving as a Cardinals director. National League president John Heydler warns Hornsby cannot play second base for the Giants while still a Cardinals director. Breadon also faces unsigned Cardinal stars as he negotiates pay and stock, while the Giants Yankees struggle with signings.
Ohio State wrestlers begin the Big Ten season at Indiana while the Buckeye cinder men face Ohio Wesleyan. The track squad meets Ohio Wesleyan for its first dual meet of the year, with results shaping regulars for the season.
Paris reports the French government moving to collect 340000 francs in income tax from Suzanne Lenglen based on an alleged 100000 dollar profit from professional tennis in the United States. Mike Lenglen travels the United States under C. Pyle and may owe taxes as well.
Athens high school cagers depart for a two day road trip starting Friday at Ironton and Saturday at Jackson. The Big Red entered the swing with only one loss this season and have posted high scores in recent games. Ironton shows mixed results while Jackson recently earned a decisive win at Wellston.
In Chicago on Feb 3 entrants in the world three cushion billiard championship rested with no matches scheduled until Friday. Wednesday featured strong showings including Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia defeating Ramundo Campachioni 50 to 29 and Gus Copulos beating Allen Hall 50-48. Augie Kieckhefer defeated Charlies McCourt 50-33 and Leonard Kenney downed Earl Lookabaugh 50-48.
Manchester England William A Hallows faces execution for murder after surviving a suicide pact with 16 year old Kathleen Wheeldon in a case that drew Home Office reprieve for him.
Otterbein defeats Marietta 39 to 31 at Marietta to join three teams in a three way tie for fourth place in the Ohio conference race. Schager scored 21 of Marietta's 31 points as Otterbein gains a title chase position.
An American eagle with a six foot wingspan was found dead following a confrontation with a porcupine. Wildlife officials are investigating the cause and noting the animal’s large size and distinctive wing span.
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