Ohio University Faces Busy Week With Buckeye Rivalry
Oberlin defeated 38 to 19 by Case last week as Coach Butch Grover rallies the Ohio University squad for a heavy travel week. Wit tenberg and Oberlin clash Friday, Miami wrestlers visit Friday night, and Ohio Wesleyan hosts Saturday.
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Legion Beats Druggists in Glouster on a rough night
The Legionnaires defeated the Fountain Druggists 29 to 27 in Glouster as both teams traded leads through a fast, foul-filled bout. Myers led the Druggists with several early baskets, while Watkins' late hoop sealed the win for the Legionnaires and preserved their clean record.
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Athens Juniors Travel to Glouster for Friday Game
The Athens Juniors head to Glouster Friday night at 7 45 for a contest against the local team on their court. Fresh from a 29-18 win over Parkersburg, the Juniors aim to iron out rough edges before the Marietta meet. New faces may join the lineup as fans travel to support the team.
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Pomeroy Five Hosts M’Bees In Athens Showdown
The McBee Binders meet the undefeated Pomeroy K of P quintet on the Armory floor at 7 30 p m in Athens. Pomeroy is highly rated this season and aims to stay unbeaten. The Mc Bees, featuring Chick Harley Pete Stinchcomb Johnny Miner and others, travel with a strong local following and a heavy guarantee.
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Eddie Collins World Series career batting feats
Eddie Collins, White Sox manager, played in six World Series with four titles for the Athletics and two with the White Sox. He batted over .400 in most appearances, peaking at .429 in 1910, but dropped below .300 in three other series. In 1914 he posted a .214 average as the Braves swept the Mackmen.
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Whitey Witt Rebounds With Brooklyn After Athletics Debut
Whitey Witt signed with Brooklyn for next season after breaking in as a shortstop with the Athletics. He was moved to the outfield where he has since shown solid performance.
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Baseball Men Back Landis Landis Back
International News Service reports a dramatic clash over Judge Landis as baseball power blocs, led by the National League, back his ten year retention at a $50 000 annual salary. Johnson faces a weakened bid with several American League magnates split on the fight.
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Noted Sports and Stage Fades Amid Evening Gossip
The column laments Bill Tilden’s stage failures and favors his tennis fame. Dancer Mr Frisco recalls a party with flowing wine and social games. Col Mitchell heads to Africa, while Chick Evans insults fashion of raccoon coats and idle vaudeville. English journalism criticized for dull pictures of boxers Joe Beckett and Eddie.
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New Marshfield Beats Glouster 24 to 19 on Tuesday
New Marshfield boys edged Glouster 24 19 in a tight contest on Glouster floor Tuesday night Feb 2. The schedule notes a Saturday clash with Plains and a girls game, to be played at the Athens armory starting 7 30 p m.
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Ward and Dudley win in New Jersey boxing card
Newark reports George Ward of Elizabeth defeats Jack Rapport of South Orange by decision in twelve rounds. Harry Dudley of California KO s Jack McFarland of Elizabeth in the fifth round.
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Hard to Whiff Joe Sewell Posts Rare Strikeout Gap
Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians stands out as the hardest hitter to strike out in the American League. He has a superb eye at the plate and avoids whiffs despite two strikes on him more often than most big league players.
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Athens to Face Ironton in Hard League Contest
Athens high school basketball fans anticipate a tough league game Friday at the local gym as Ironton brings a strong squad. Nelsonville and Portsmouth losses hint at a close race with Athens still contending for the championship. Captain Blinkey Morgan says Athens is ready for the ruling showdown. A large crowd is expected.
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Babe Ruth Eight World Series Stint Highlighted
Babe Ruth of the Yankees has appeared in six world series with three titles in Boston and three with New York, marking a storied career across two clubs.
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Cincinnati U Bears lead Buckeye race with Denison looming
Cincinnati University's Bearcats remain the Buckeye Association leaders after a two point win at Ohio University. Denison can tie or take the lead with a Friday night win at Cincinnati while Ohio Wesleyan visits Delaware Saturday. Ethan Allen led UC with four baskets and a free throw as Wright of Ohio extended his scoring lead.
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Helpful Hints for Golf Stroke Timing and Distance
The tips stress timing to maximize club-head speed at impact. Gradual downswing acceleration with a forward wrist snap leads to speed just beyond the ball. Hitting through the ball aims for maximum speed a bit in front of the ball, improving poor players. An average 225 yard drive is considered good.
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Ohio judge proposes plan to reform horse racing system
Common Pleas Judge George A. Starn of Wooster unveils a plan to eliminate entry into faster classes without diplomas, linking racing ability to formal records and creating scaled purses to reward faster horses. He argues this would curb pretended parity and curb abuses in the sport.
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