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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1930

Page

11

Weekend clashes set Athens three major sports events

Athens high school hosts Portsmouth Trojans in a boys basketball tilt expected to test Portsmouth after losing two stars at semester end. Ohio University Bobcats visit against Miami RedHawks in a Big Ten style clash as Koterba and Reot lead Ohio scoring. Michigan State wrestlers travel to Athens to face the Spartans in a storied rivalry with both squads seeking decisive wins.

Athens Athens High School Trojans Ghigo University Aliat Xford Thor Clsait Wresttrail Michigan Waite East Langing Bulldogs Portsmouth Mde Opking Portsmouth Parkersfirs Bobcats Miami Koterba Reot Ohio Ian Indians Michigan Cate Spartans Imad Olson

VeFiance Triumphs Over Bee Gee in Conference Action

Bluffton February 7 UPH reports Vefiances easily defeated Bowling Teen 40 to 28 to seize Northwest Conference lead. Dellance and Green each contributed as Vefiance built a substantial early margin and extended the advantage as the Yellow Jackets piled up 172 points against foes. Conference standings show Vefiance 4-1, Indiana 5-1, Bowling Green 2-2 with varied records.

Alien Yellow Jackets Essen

Babe Ruth recalls career milestones and early contracts

The text recalls Babe Ruth born in Baltimore, his early pitching days in St. Mary’s, first contract with Jack Dunn’s Orioles in 1924, Yankee purchase price, and later escalating salaries. It notes 60 home runs in a season, a proposed new contract at 45,000 plus, plus references to polo grounds games and rookie records. It also mentions track and field prospects and college athletic figures as context for the era.

Myer Bambina Baltimore Swat Club St. Mary's Jack Dunn Orioles Polo Grounds Yankee Frazee Boston Yanks

Ohio State to Meet Indiana in Bloomington Showdown

Ohio State's track squad led by George Simpson travels to Bloomington for a pivotal meet with Indiana tomorrow afternoon. The Buckeyes aim to dominate in the sprints and hurdles while relying on strong relay depth, with field events expected to tilt toward Ohio in shot put and pole vault and Indiana favored in the high jump and broad jump.

Columbus George Simpson Damian Iid-Yards Ohio State Indiana Bloomington Hoepsiera Ohio

Rio Rigo Golf Tourney Set to Start Friday in Houston

More than 150 golfers including national stars will compete at the Big Rio course in Houston for the Houston Open prep event. The two day tournament features four 18 hole rounds of medal play with $2,500 in prize money. The Indigo course, slowed by rain, was prepared with pumps clearing water and greens sanded. Jack Forrester of Hackensack and Ossty Carton of Texas led favorites in the field.

Houston Tex Nilitick Witters Teta Jack Forrester Hackensack N. I Ossty Carton

Ebbetts Favored As Dempsey Bout Opens In Chicago

Chicago promoters expect Brookyn’s Ebbetts to beat Clipe Uianatate of Texas in the feature bout at the Promoter Jack Dempseycard in Chicago. The undercard includes lightweight Tratton and other local names as a lively boxing card unfolds tonight.

Chicago Urlarry Ebbers Brooktvn Clipe Uianatate Texas Jack Crisa Tratton C. Arduar Chag

Womens Foreign Missionary Society meeting at The Plains M E Church

The Plains Feb 1 The Women s Foreign Missionary Society of The Plains M E Church met at the home of Dr and Mrs L D with Mrs Ames Keeton in charge. Program included prayer service singing readings and scripture verses. New members Mrs Kens ey and Mrs Coon. Next meeting March 3 hosted by Mrs Elmer Severly.

the Plains Woen Foreign Missionary Society The Mra. Savery Mra Cade Birs Keaton Cowan Mra. McCulagh Nelson Saverly Nira Wl Cowan Elizabeth Hawk Cs. F. A. Kennedy Eimer Wetly John Donaldson Shrairry Wallace Eton Nagte Nel Kensey Coon

Attend Funeral of Mes James Lock as Services for Daughter

Funeral services were held for Mes James Lock as authorities and family gathered to honor the life of his daughter in a local church service.

Wd Mes James Lock

Minstrel Show Planned Next Week at Zion Church

Chauncey records state Zion Church Sunday School selects officers for year and announces a Jubilee minstrel to be staged at the Chauncey High School Auditorium next Wednesday and Thursday nights February 13 and 14 with rehearsals held the past week. The production features stage routines, vocal and instrumental numbers, and a junior minstrel unit. Comedians and quartets are listed among participants, led by Interlocutor Dr Darrel Withowell. Healing efforts for local injuries and a funeral in Columbus are also noted.

Chauncey Zion Church Chauncey Jubilee Clifford Potta Chauncey High Worthy Dicken Lao Potts Mra Russell McHarg Eler Harry Moore Dicker Leo Pots Btnmain Lon Potts Clifford Potts Heck Bradfield Bill Collins Vin Potts Fred Gabriel Mier Darrel Withowell Thele Church Peronnel

Buckeyes Face Tough Battles Across Multiple Contests

Colat Mes Pali reports Ohio State sports amid preparations for hard late season battles. Buckeyes fear facing weaker West Conference foes. Indiana game looms with McCracken high scorer prospects. Wrestling aims for wins over Northwestern. rifle teams to compete in Annapolis and Middles. Baseball and boxing notes mixed with Michigan suspension of Mickey Walker for title defense irregularities.

Colat Mes Pali Ohio State Chomasi Westorn Indiana Seca Place Onelmedia franciscCracken Vicetory McCracken Northwestern Byanaion Annapolis Stwo Ohio Palo Chagrin Malte Tale Club Cleveland

Babe Observes Birthday With Golf Game At Petersburg

A birthday observance in Petersburg features Babe playing golf amid tributes and community notices. The piece describes gifts, well wishers, and local reactions as the day unfolds with references to plans, events, and civic sentiment surrounding the occasion.

Babe

Unclear boxing bout notes from Newark report

Fragmented OCR text describes a boxing event in Newark New Jersey with references to fighters Carnera Lip and others. The garbled material mentions rounds, scores, and interviews but lacks coherent facts or outcomes.

Siemal Attraction Cougar at Chicago Stadlin race notes

Fragmentary report outlines a pace event involving Reedis Spencer Piatfield of NLI and Atherton’s ship of Bebghant amid a six day race setup. Preliminary actions occur tomorrow at Chicago Stadlin as riders prepare for the longer event.

Siemal Cougar Ireddis Spencer Piatfield NLI Nola Atherton Pevagetat Olrat Chicago Stadlin Nowlin

Health Returns After Trial of Konjola

Consola relieved from pain and misery by Konjola trial in Ohio near Columbus. She reports loss of strength and frequent headaches, but notes restored energy and improved health after taking Konjola, with her father also benefiting. The product is advertised as available in Athenvat Kee drug stores and aims to expand through the region.

Mae Locke Erdamtle Ohio Calimbus Konelded

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