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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1929

Page

7

New Men Fail to Stop Denison in Buckeye Loss

Ohio University cagers suffered a 36 to 23 defeat as Denison, the Big Red machine, controlled the game. Coach Grover shuffled lineup to spark offense, but Trace and Newell failed to meet expectations. Koterba is ineligible, and changes are planned before Wesleyan game with intensive practice leading toward Marietta.

Ohio University Cagers Buckeye Big Red Machine Denison Butch” Grover Trace Newell Ohio Cagers Homberger Oxley Swackhamer Ohio Bobcats Grover Wesleyan Loas Koterba Hart Williams Warshower Bobcat Marietta

Zone defense fundamentals for basketball lines and rotation

The passage explains zone defense with two lines of three and two in back, centered by the front center, detailing how to pressure passes and adjust when the ball moves across the floor. It contrasts zone with man to man in terms of responsibility, activity, and team cooperation.

Illini Gymnasts Defeat Iowa In Urbana Meet

The University of Illinois gymnasium team beat the University of Iowa gymnasts in Urbana by 1189 to 1071. Illinois excelled on the side horse and tied rings for strong scoring in the event.

Illini Urbana U.R University of Illinois University of Iowa Ringa

Big Ten basketball resume as Indiana Iowa Michigan loom

Chicago saw Northwestern upset Chicago 23 21 in a lone week conference game as Indiana faces Northwestern and later Iowa. Michigan’s clash with Indiana carries top league significance. Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue idle as 7 teams resume play after a mid season break with Illinois aiming for an .800 record.

Chicago U.R Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Iowa Ohio Michigan Wolverines Northwestern Hoosiers Hawkeyes Illinois

Ohio Matmen Fall 7 6 To Penn State In State College

Ohio University grapplers suffer a 7 6 loss to Penn State at State College Pa The winning team had earlier beaten Ohio State The Bobcats captain Joe Begola won their lone points by pinning Pearce in 1 30 of overtime leading the Ohio scoring season.

Ohio University Grapplers Penn State State College Ohio State Joe Begola Bobcats Pearce Joe Steele MacMillan Ohio Nelson Wilson Glass Hubler H. Steele Eiseman Jones Campbell Hooker Long Hunter Hammerlock Begota

Cleveland Pros Top New York Hakoahs in 20 to 8 Win

Cleveland beat the New York Hakoahs 20 to 8 in the American Basketball League with the Rosenblums led by Lapchick and Barry building a big first half lead. Cleveland set Monday night at Ft Wayne as a potential first half championship decider. Six teams granted franchises in the Central Ohio Baseball League at a Columbus meeting. Ben Ratner elected president and treasurer. season starts April 14. Teams include Plain City Dublin Mt. Air Pataskala Allen Francis West Jefferson.

Cleveland U.P New York Hakoahs Rosenblums Lapchick Barry Ft. Wayne Columbus Central Ohio Baseball League Ben Ratner Plain City Dublin Mt. Air Pataskala Allen Francis West Jefferson

White Sox Name New Men For 1929 Spring Camp

United Press reports the Chicago White Sox will test an old head with new hands this season. Young pitcher Weiland, from the Mules of the Missouri Valley, shows promise, while southpaw Red Faber and veterans compete for jobs. Position battles include third base with Willie Kamm, first base with Charley Shires, and second base with Johnny Kerr. Catching options include Dutch Hoffman and Johnny Atwood amid three backstops tried.

GE Kirkley United White Sox Lena” Blurne Bob Weiland Mppi Iland Red Faber Ted Thomas Grady Adkins Enship Walsh Willie Kamm Upo Blackburne Charley Shires Waco Texas Bud Clan Eddie Collins Johnny Kerr Bill Cissell Bill Clarence Dutch” Hoffman Sacramento Johnny Atwood Shreveport Metzler Falk Mostil Reynolds Dellas

Buckeye Cage Race Braces for Final Stretch

Ohio Wesleyan leads the Buckeye Association standings with four wins and one loss as Denison and Cincinnati press hard for second. A key weekend features Denison versus Cincinnati, while Wittenberg’s upset of Ohio Wesleyan looms large in the title race.

Columbus O.K Buckeye Association Hoover Ohio Wesleyan University of Cincinnati Denison Dayton Buckeye Wittenberg Cincinnati Wesleyan

Named President of Central Ohio Umpires Group

Columbus Feb 4 Harry Loudenslager elected president of the Central Ohio Umpires Association at its annual meeting yesterday William Schwartswalder named vice president and Ed L Metzger secretary treasurer

Columbus Harry Loudenslager Central Ohio Umpires’ Association William Schwartswalder Ed L. Metzger

Sewanee Reappoints Entire Coaching Staff for 1929

Sewanee athletic authorities confirm the entire 1928 coaching staff is reap pointed for the coming year, maintaining continuity in leadership for football and related programs.

Sewanee

Vermajo Wins New Orleans Handicap Horse Race

Vermajo a coal black colt from Texas led from the start to win the New Orleans handicap yesterday securing $32,037.50 in prize money and a $2,500 gold trophy for his owners and trainer.

New Orleans Vermajo Texas

Chicago defeats Ohio Wesleyan in indoor meet scores

Chicago University totaled 1168.5 points to beat Ohio Wesleyan 1065.5 in a meet here yesterday. Wesleyan fared poorly in fencing as Chicago won 14 of 17 bouts. Chicago faces Ohio State in Columbus today.

Delaware U.P Chicago University Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Wesleyan Maroons Chicago Ohio State Columbus

Glouster Cats Rally Past Hollister In Narrow Win

Glouster High beat Hollister High 29 to 21 on Hollister’s floor. Galloway led Hollister with nine points while C Johnson and Kutta each scored 10 for Glouster. Glouster extends nine game win streak and eyes undefeated season.

Glouster Glouster High Tom Cats Hollister Hollister High Bachman Galloway Cooper Stephenson Kutta C. Johnson

Cleveland Saturday slate features tight big games on chart

The article notes two 14 win teams facing off since 1915 era and recalls Reserve’s 31-30 win at Case last winter, followed by a 26-28 loss at home to the Scientists. Wooster tops standings after an 81-20 rout of Oberlin, while Baldwin Wallace opens with a 26-21 win against Hiram at Berea.

Cleveland Reserve Case Wooster Oberlin Baldwin-Wallace Hiram Berea

Loughran to Meet Emanuel in Nontitle Bout in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles the light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran will face Armando Emanuel, a San Francisco boxer, in a nontitle bout slated for tomorrow night. The heavyweight contender match carries no title on the line.

Los Angeles Calif U.P Tommy Loughran Armand Emanuel San Francisco Loughran

Yankee Prospect Lyn Lary Showcases Shortstop Talent

Lyn Lary, slated for a chance to play shortstop for the New York Yankees this season, batted .314 and fielded .955 with Oakland last summer. His strong hitting and defense drew attention from the Yankees during preseason evaluations.

Lyn Lary New York Yankees Oakland

Pomeroy Five Wins Uphold Narrow League Lead

Pomeroy five triumphs in two tough league games to stay atop standings. The boys edged Wellston 21 17 after a close finish as Wellston faltered late. The Pomeroy girls fell 22 14 to Gallipolis with a late surge for the visitors.

Pomeroy Fab Wellston High Wellston Gallipolis P. H Girla Damsela Gep Stan Lween Low Jackets Ironton Place Nelsonville Logan

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