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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1928
Page
9
Nelsonville Greyhounds edged Logan 28 23 on their home floor Friday night as Howell led with 7 field goals and a key Dewhurst basket late. Logan showed a strong second unit, and Cline and Bright provided late scoring to keep it close.
High School team defeated Buchtel on Buchtel floor by 40 to 20. Barron led New Marshfield with 20 of 49 points. Buchtel girls beat New Marshfield girls 7 to 10. Ditcher refereed. Tex Rickard in Miami reports Dempsey retirement plans, with skepticism and talk of future bouts to maximize earnings. Chauncey-Dover girls beat Rome girls 94 to 21. Chauncey boys lost 40 to 32.
New York February 4 The Princeton football program substitutes Army for the Navy on the November 14 date in the 1928 schedule. The Army seeks a suitable rival for the vacant slot as Nebraska also negotiates for the final game, with widespread anticipation that Nebraska will secure the matchup.
Kentucky overcame a 14 point deficit to rally past Washington Land Leo in a college basketball game at Lexington. The Wildcats surged in the second half behind key plays from its guards to secure a victory.
A compact list shows the New York Yankees and opponents Washington Boston Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland scheduled for spring to summer. Series dates span April through August with multiple games and percentages indicating standings or completions.
In a Buckeye Association game at Springfield, Wittenberg upset Ohio University 52 to 36. Illness to Burkholder hampered the Green and White, who played mostly with a lone official officiating as the first half ended tied at 24. Brammer and Lomski highlighted the Wiesmann contest as Wittenberg pulled away in the second half with long-range shots and strong guard play.
Chicago Feb 4 Entangled in controversy for months the featherweight division nears a champion bout. Dud Taylor world bantamweight champion faces Sanger Milwaukee contender in Chicago with a possible title shot on the line. The next night Benny Gas has a champion claim and Canvoper fights in New York as Sanger has beaten Taylor twice in three bouts.
A large string of trotters and pacers gathers at the Ghia State Pair Grounds in Columbus for the 1949 esperign by Charles Veten vim. Veteran Grand Chreait VOINSPIA Lily instest performer, led by records, features Dr. Strongworthy who ran under Tommy Murphy before deserting to thoroughbreds. Valentine previously ran Ottolan Axworthy’s stable and once paid a hefty price for the gelding.
Athens High School basketball finished its trip to Portsmouth and Wellston with a win and a defeat. The Portsmouth game went to double overtime and ended 3 to 36 in favor of Portsmouth, a hard fought clash on the Portsmouth floor that fans hailed as the best. Regular time was 34 to 34, first extra 36 to 36, and half of the original period showed Athens leading 35 to 19.
Cross led scoring as Portsmouth and Athens clash with high totals. Portsmouths Young and Jogenrloth top Athens guard and forward for a 40 to 18 Wellston win backdrop, while referee Crow officiates.
The indoor relay meet is set to begin in two hours and attract local spectators. Teams from several schools are expected to compete, with events featuring sprint and baton relay races across a crowded venue.
Padgett Fails of High Neon trotteur shows class at Urbana Illinois relay meet February 4. The eleventh annual indoor event features University of Illinois athletes Captain Volo Miss Chester and Cora B. The program runs from 7:39 to 9:20 p.m. with university and college relays, 10 special events, and a strong slate of young green performers.
Chairman Bee A Me Reese notes rising attendance as the annual Buckeye State track meet returns to the Armory. The program features college and high school races, all around championships, and preliminaries in a fast track meet with events including relays, sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
For the second consecutive year Th. W. Palmer clinched the Miami Beach men's amateur golf title in a match that highlighted steady putting and precise iron play. The event drew strong fields from regional clubs including Wick of Jackson and Pope, with Wellsten and Athens among notable competitors.
Tom Freal, once famed horseman and jockey, dies at 62 after being struck by an automobile in Columbus. Daughter of his former employer covers burial costs. funeral planned for Monday. National League president looks to a strong 1928 season amid club shifts and trades involving the Pirates Giants Cubs and Reds.
The National Football League will hold its annual meeting in Cleveland Ohio on Saturday and Sunday February 4 and 12 according to notices released here. The event will gather league officials and team representatives to discuss league business and upcoming schedules.
Missouri football captain-elect named for the 1927 season has been ruled ineligible due to scholastic issues. The pennant award normally given by the university and league prize forms is affected as the university announces the ineligibility and ongoing difficulties in the New York Giants connection.
Chicago Feb 4 Fans boo Big Ten basketball decisions causing calls for observer Major John L. Griffith to attend games to assess officiating. Conference coaches back most boos as fair but seek official action on referees.
In San Antonio Tex Fob.dio U A hosts the Texeo Open with top pros competing Medal play began today among entrants including AL Watrous Larry Nebhélis MacDonald Smith John GoRie Tommy Armoun Hi W Gardner and Harry Cooper.
Munich February 4 German Amateur Athletic association decides that Otto Peltzer the German middle distance champion may run only two more races in the United States. The motion aims to curb U S gauging of German star's strength ahead of the Berlin Games.
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