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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1929
Page
9
Athens led early but Parkersburg pulled away late. Brown topped Parkersburg with 16 points while Hughes led Athens with seven. strong Parkersburg defense stifled Athens in the final minutes.
Nelsonville Feb 3 Start Special Al Dilcher's Tramps travel to New Lexington Tuesday night to meet the Shell Oil team, now bolstered by Ray Smith and Fred Love, veterans of Zanesville High School who won the Chicago consolation tournament 26 years ago. The Tramps lineup includes Marshall, Shirley, Long they, Went, Crabtree, and Mur. A rematch with New Lexington is under negotiation for February 1.
Nelsonville high school selects its football lettermen for the upcoming season. Captain Leonard Perry and Edward Brocklen head a group of ten lettermen confirmed at chapel. Edward Stockton named most valuable player.
United Press reports on February 2 in New York that Maxie Schmeling fires up the heavyweight scene with his vigorous publicity and public presence fueling excitement around the contenders.
Logan High School defeated Gallipolis as the locals pulled away after the opening minutes. Captain Kline led scoring with 15 points and Roberts added 10 while the Logan girls’ 14 points from Miers plus team effort highlighted the win. Athens HS visit and Nelsonville girls game follow the program.
In Chauncey and Lodi youth games Friday night Chauncey High girls beat Chauncey Haddox 25 to 24 while the Chauncey boys lost to the Lodi High team 25 to 1. The pickup McBee Binder League bowlers from Athens were defeated by the Valet Cleaners 184 129 147. A large crowd witnessed close scores and strong play.
From manager to mascot the Boston Braves undergo a sweeping rebuild for 1929. Judge Emil Fuchs leads with assistants Hank Gowdy and Johnny Laver, fielding 17 players, 16 new with a mix of veterans. Key names include George Sisler Lance Richbourg Zach Taylor Joe Dugan and Pat Collins as catching options.
The University of Chicago defeated the University of Minnesota 64 to 26 in a dual meet here. Weaver set a Chicago gymnasium shot put record at 45 feet 3 1 in. Chicago swept all events except Minnesota’s Cowley who won the pole vault at 19 feet 6 inches. Schulz and Catlin tied in the 440 yard dash. The meet served as a preseason warmup and suggested Chicago’s track strength this season.
Florence Killilea, age 24, assumes management of a ball club becoming the only woman owner in the United States. She states she will not sell the franchise at present.
Florence Killilea, 24, becomes owner and potential president of the Milwaukee Brewers after the death of her father Henry J. Killilea. She plans to run the club herself initially with aides Jack Levelt and Louis Nahin and will seek a stockholders meeting to elect a club president.
New York reports Jack Sharkey says he wants the audience to pay for his thrill and will take their money while letting fans love the other fighter. He vows to win in Miami and collect a piece of every spectator’s cash, tolerating hostility if it pays.
Ohta Blaze's team defeated Army 44 to 30 at West Point on February 2. The victory showcased sharp defense and efficient scoring in a tense early matchup.
Michigan faces dimmed 1929 track hopes after spring departures. Key losses include Buck Hester Cooper Jones and Mun Ber plus Leonard and several others. Walford Ebetz anchors hammer throw with Keir expected near 165 feet, while remaining stars show little proven form.
In Annapolis Maryland special dispatch, Piebe Hudson McGuire earns 12, 16, and 5 points in his first three games at the Naval Academy. His father Clarence McGuire of Leavenworth promised 60 cents per point, a costly commitment if he makes the varsity next year.
Miami Beach bustled with boxing mood as Sharkey trained at Bay Shore Golf Course Stribling swam and watched Lindbergh’s big plane. Notables like Webb Jay Gar Wood A L Lasker and others lined up for the February 27 bout while Dempsey invited Rogers to attend.
Louise Fordyce of Youngstown Ohio won the Mid-South open golf championship at Pinehurst defeating Mrs Igan fhrat 4 up in the finals as outdoor season opens.
The Roma Township School girls beat Hollister High 34 19 to move atop the county league. Hollister’s previously undefeated squad fell 28 34, leaving Rome upcounty in first place. Referee was Ed Sharp of Athens High School.
Buchtel High School boys and girls basketball teams earned two victories each by defeating Chauncey quintets. Girls won 29 to 10 with Sweazey scoring 17, while the boys edged 19 to 15. Pilly Ups and Rige led for Buchtel. Wilson led for Chauncey Flains.
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