Athens Bulldogs Ready for Friday Nelsonville Visit
Athens high school prepares for a Friday night basketball showdown with Nelsonville Greyhounds in the school gym. Coach Wise notes improvements since a two point loss at Nelsonville and focuses on defense after Portsmouth lapses. seats go on sale Wednesday morning per Principal F B Harshman.
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Hocking Valley
Athens High School
Greyhounds
Nelsonville
Bulldogs
Athens
Wise
Portsmouth
F. B. Harshman
Boxer Declares Ambition For Heavyweight Title
The speaker outlines a plan to stay in the lightweight class while pursuing a heavyweight title. He notes desire to gain weight, recalls facing Dempsey and Tunney, and asserts confidence in winning the championship when challengers are cleared. He emphasizes not deserting lightweights and says commissions won’t force a title shift.
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Dempsey
Willard
Gene Tunney
Rusty
Tunney
Oklahoma Sooners Reach Missouri Valley Title Contention
Oklahoma rode a ten game conference win streak with a 40 24 victory over Missouri and a 28 20 win at Washington to surge toward the Missouri Valley championship. Missouri stayed second with six wins in eight starts as Oklahoma Aggies moved closer in the standings.
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Kansas City
University of Oklahoma
Missouri
Washington
Sooners
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Aggies
Tigers
Kansas Aggies
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Drake
New Grinnel
Towa State
Race betting in Canada 1927 totals released
Minister of Agriculture report shows CANADA wagering total of 44,346,672 on races in 1927. Thirty-two associations ran 322 racing days with prize money 1,807,780. Ontario had 114 racing days with 27,412,218 wagered and 1,011,900 paid as prizes. Quebec six associations, Ontario ten, prairie eleven, BC five.
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Minister of Agriculture
Ontario
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Babe Ruth Celebrates 34th Birthday With Wealth and Wins
Babe Ruth turns 34 amid a story of health wealth and discipline. He saved substantial earnings since 1924 invested in annuities and a trust fund while maintaining peak form with the Yankees and hinting at further records. Ruth’s career arc from Orioles to Red Sox to Yankee star is recounted with stat highlights.
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New York
Ruth
Babe
Yankee
Yankees
St. Petersburg
Pe Ae
M. Ruth
Gehrig
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Providence
Boston
Troy Leads County League as Three Teams Tie for Second
Troy remains in first place in the Athens County League after a 38 to 28 victory over Lodi. New Marshfield Chauncey and Albany are tied for second with seven wins and two losses. The complete standings show Troy at 8 and 0, New Marshfield 7 and 2, Chauncey 7 and 2, Albany 5 and 7, Greens Run 6 and 3, Buchtel 4 and 4, Rome 4 and 4, Hollister 4 and 5, Ames 3 and 7, Cana an 1 and 7.
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Troy
Athens County
Coo Fe
Lodi
Chauncey
New Marshfield
Albany
Chauncey Essus
Albay
Buchtel
Rome
Hollister
Canaan
Bill Tilden May Enter Professional Tennis This Summer
Tennis legend Bill Tilden eyes a possible Summer move into professional play at Forest Hills to decide the world pro title. If he fails again against Rene Lacoste and other French stars, he may join the pro ranks while Molla Mallory stays amateur, aiming to defend her title by elimination.
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Bill Tilden
Forest Hills
Tilden
Tennis Association
Lower Broadway
Rene Lacoste
Europe
Equitable Building Tower
The
Wealthy captain leads Notre Dame eleven in 1928
Fred Miller, chosen as captain of Notre Dame's 1928 football team, declined to discuss his wealth of about 5 million dollars. A Milwaukee native, his father built the family fortune in the brewery business. Miller has been a regular lineman, tackle and guard for two years.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Fred Miller
Miller
Milwaukee
Peltzer Motives Questioned Over US Track Invitation
Frank Getty argues German distance star Otto Peltzer should have been welcomed and honored in the United States. The AAU faced scrutiny over his motives amid controversy about running in races where he could win, reflecting broader tensions with international athletes in Olympic years.
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Peltzer
Getty
Frank Getty
United Press
Otto Peltzer
Germany
United States
Europe
Paavo Nurmi
Edvin Wide
Amateur Athletic Union
Dr. Pitzer
Lloyd ‘Hahn
Dr. Pelter
Hahn
Peltger
Charley Hoff
Gustavus Tom Kirby
Nat
Switzerland
England
Dartmouth College
Oxford
Cambridge
Sports Notes and Name Drops From A Hodgepodge Column
The column riffs on committees and characters like Dr Peltzer a calm jab at sports writers. It also notes Ray Schalk’s stern stance with baseball players and mentions Charles W Bachman securing a five year Florida football coaching contract.
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Charles W. Bachman
Kansas State
Florida
Lally Leads Texas Open After 36 Holes
Sixty four golfers compete for championship honors in the Texas Open at San Antonio Texas with Tom Lally of the San Antonio Country Club leading after 36 holes following a 14 over par score.
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San Antonio
Tex
Feb. T
Tom Lally
San Antonio Country Club
Northwestern invites entries for inter scholastic meet
Northwestern University mailed entry blanks to 1 200 high schools nationwide for the inter scholastic track and swimming meet to be held March 23 24.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
Penn State Seeks John French as Next Quarterback Hope
Penn State anticipates John French, brother of Walter French, emerging as a leading quarterback candidate for the football team next fall.
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Penn State
John French
Walter French
Cleveland Fans Push for Local Hockey Franchise
Cleveland hockey enthusiasts press for a new franchise in the city. Organizers seek support from fans and local officials to attract ownership and arena plans, aiming to join the league in coming seasons.
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Cleveland, O
Pomeroy High Boosters Honor Athletes Banquet
The Pomeroy booster club held a banquet and reception for the high school basketball teams, faculty, and board with about 150 attendees. R. G. Webster was toastmaster as Floyd Meest spoke for the Roosters, and Superintendent Lutz reported a $1500 balance in the athletic fund while bills are paid.
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Tomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Chiefs’ Association
K. of PY
R. G. Webster
Floyd Meest
Roosters
Ward
Lutz
Shumaker
Stark
Lochary
Mees
Phillips
Will
Minnesota Loses to Iowa in Tight Big Ten Tilt
Iowa beat Minnesota 30 to 27 in Iowa City as the Hawkeyes led 16 to 7 at halftime and held on for the victory.
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Iowa City
Minnesota
Iowa
Fair foil artist leads Drexel fencing captain Ruth Sutherland
Ruth Sutherland of Philadelphia captains the Drexel Institute co-ed fencing team. The image shows her just after practice in her home town.
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Ruth Sutherland
Philadelphia
Drexel Institute
Will Pilot San Antonio Frank Gibson Named Manager
Frank Gibson, former catcher for the Boston Braves and last season with the club, is appointed manager of the San Antonio Texas League team for the upcoming season.
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Frank Gibson
Boston Braves
San Antonio
Taylor Sangor In Missed Portar Title Fight Prep
Journal of record notes Taylor Sangor and Joest Sangor, featherweight contenders, finishing training for a Thursday night bout seen as a key step toward the featherweight crown. Competing amid controversy, the pair edge toward the title while Eddie Shea remains a potential challenger in the heavyweight discourse.
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Chicago
Taylor
Joest Sangor
Gural
Bri
Sanger
Eddie Shea
Beng
Tony Canzoneri
O. S. U. Loses in Chicago Basketball Clash
The Oklahoma State University team fell to Chicago 27 24 in Chicago on February 7. The first half ended 14 9 in favor of Chicago.
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Chicago
City of
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