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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

7

Bulldogs Ready for Nelsonville Clash Friday Night

Athens faces the Nelsonville Greyhounds with a vague line-up as Wise confirms Wolfe at center and Carmichael at guard. Border Coury and Sams contest the other guard spot while forwards remain undecided. Henrietta Watkins will be absent. girls teams open the program with a known two officials to ensure impartial refereeing. Tickets went on sale this morning.

Eo Ke Wise Wolfe Bulldogs Wellston Carmichael Border Coury Sams Nelsonville Athens Henrietta Watkins H. R. Townsend Ohio Athletics

BarI Sance Seeks Reinstatement After Maryland Race Ban

BarI Sance states confidence in reinstatement and returning to racing before spring meetings. He argues officials overreacted after a Maryland race and defends jockey risk amid crowded fields. He notes support from older riders and prefers remaining in American racing despite offers to ride abroad.

Barl Sance Maryland England France

Hahn Heads List for Newark Indoor Games Tonight

Newarks athletic club hosts the eighth annual indoor meet in Newark New Jersey with Lloyd Hahn leading stars. Boston A A middle distance runner competes in the first handicap event and starts from scratch in the 1000 yard race. Phil Edwards of New York University runs for Canada in the 1909 yard event from scratch.

Newark N. J Lloyd Hahn Newark Athletic Club Boston A. A Phil Edwards New York University Canada

Stanford withholds letters from Fleishhacker Worden

Los Angeles Feb 8 Herb Fleishhacker and Dick Worden played hero roles for Stanford in key year games but were denied football letters for not meeting the required minutes. Fleishhacker starred in the 13 13 tie with Southern California while Worden helped in the Pittsburgh Stanford New Year’s Day clash.

Los Angeles Cal Herb Fleishhacker Dick Worden Stanford Fleishhacker Southern California Worden

Olson Plans to Change Wrestling Lineup for Purdue Trip

Coach Thor Olson announced a revised Bobcats lineup for the Purdue trip, with Stocker likely replacing Griffiths at 115 pounds and Hughes contending at 125. Roberts leads the 135 class and Stewart may move to 145, while Shafer could drop to 105 and Regola stays strong at light heavy. Losses of Glass and Griffiths will affect performance as the team aims to bounce back after a modest Western Conference showing.

Bloomington Indiana Thor Olson Bobcats Purdue Olson Stocker Griffiths Buckeye Hughes Roberts Ohio State Stewart Shafer Tpurdue Regola Byers Maybauser Glass Michigan State

American collector’s offer rejected for ancient chest

East Dereham officials refuse a $5,000 bid from an American collector for an ancient chest. The rejection preserves local heritage while ending potential sale talks.

East Dereham Eng

Greyhounds Drill for Key Friday Contest in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Greyhounds complete two days of intensive practice as they prepare for a pivotal Southeastern Ohio league showdown with Athens Friday. The team works on passing and offense with lineup uncertain, while Dewhurst may miss the Logan game and probable starters include Washburn West and Howell.

Nelsonville Athens Nelsonville Greyhounds Greyhounds Chauncey Varsity Dewhurst Curran Linton Stockfin Jach Washburn West Howell

Sailors, Golf and Satire Stir Annapolis Scene

The piece ribbing Annapolis mocks a naval training mix of sailors and civilians, jokes about a beachhead in Nicaragua, and notes a Bell Telephone team from Butte with a player named Booth. Havana writers are urged to avoid Pan American labels, while a quip about towels and water closes.

Bell Telephone Team Butte, Mont Booth Havana O’geoffy

Color Went Black and Saved by Laxatives

Mrs Waite of New Brighton says deadly indigestion and gastritis from constipation turned her color black and her fear of death faded after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. She takes them nightly as a precaution to prevent constipation poisoning. The product is sold by druggists for 25c and 75c.

Waite New Brighton Carter

Ohio University to face Ohio Wesleyan Bishops in Delaware

Ohio University basketball travels to Delaware to meet the Ohio Wesleyan Bishops this evening. Grover must replace three players including Trace and adjust lineups as Dubois and Macklin may be ineligible, with Burkholder and Drammer among the scoring threats and Haizder Magsey Seigenthaler leading the Wesleyan attack.

Ohio University Delaware Grover Trace Bayless Brammer Kline Burkholder Dubois Macklin Ohio Drammer Wittenberg Traver Walton Williams Campbell Wesleyan Haizder Magsey Seigenthaler Grovermen

Elmer Bray Signs Trial With Chicago White Sox

Majors star Elmer Bray formerly of Washington College has signed for a spring trial with the Chicago White Sox. The move marks Bray’s return to professional baseball seeking a spot on the major league roster.

Elmer Bray Washington College Chicago White Sox

Tunney Eyes Two Fights This Year Not Facing Dempsey

Gene Tunney, back in New York to file his 1927 income tax, hopes to fight twice in 1928 but doubts Jack Dempsey will return. He thinks Dempsey is through with boxing and warns a comeback could injure him. If a challenger isn’t available after June, the second bout would wait for a worthy opponent.

New York Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Dempsey Tunney

Atlanta Seeks Sherry Smith to Boost Crackers in 1920s League

Atlanta in the Southern league aims to land former major league star Sherry Smith for the Crackers this season, hoping his presence strengthens the club and draws fan interest.

Atlanta Sherry Smith The Crackers

Bishops Face Buckeye Defense as Playoff Stakes Rise

Delaware February 8 Ohio Wesleyan and Denison prep battle tonight as Ohio Wesleyan clings to third place and would drop to fifth with a loss to Ohio University Robert Helwig Springfield returns at guard and boosts Bishops depth after an appendicitis layoff while Detrick lauds Ohio U as a top defensive foe in the Buckeye Athletic Association

Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Delaware Wittenberg Robert Helwig Springfield Battling Bishops Ohio University Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Ohio Helwig Bishops Denison Detrick Cincinnati

Schorr Racing Family Dominates New Orleans Turf

In New Orleans, John F. Schorr and his son train a string for E. B. McTaanarabies and have returned to turf dominance. The Schorr yard produced three straight winners on a recent racing day, echoing past glory from 25 years ago.

New Orleans John F. Schorr Memphis J. F. Schorr Schorr E. B. McTaanarabies

Caldwell Star Yale Player May Enter Pro Baseball

New York reports Bruce Caldwell of Yale could become college baseball player of the year and may turn professional after June. The Yankees Senators Giants and Robins show strong interest and the Yankees reportedly hold priority claim if Caldwell signs to play pro ball.

New York U.R Bruce Caldwell Yale Yankees Senators Giants Robins Caldwell

Syracuse Star Harry Layne Leads IL Stolen Bases

Harry Layne of Syracuse topped the International League with 50 steals last season, highlighting his speed as the league’s leading baserunner.

Harry Layne Syracuse

Lindbergh Heads to Bogota After Cartagena Visit

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed Cartagena at 9 a.m. for Bogotá, capital of Colombia, following a one day visit. The record notes the flight continuation on January 27.

LINDY Cartagena Colombia Charles A. Lindbergh Bogota

Boxing title path reshaped as Loughran set for 176 lb

Sekyra of Dayton Ohio To Lomski of Aberdeen Wash to meet in a light heavy elimination bout in Madison for a possible title shot The winner would face champion Loughran with Jimmy Slattery out of the running due to reluctance to fight his way back Ineligible for the March 30 survivor bout due to scheduling and vaudeville commitments in late February sensitive to booking.

New York Sekyra Dayton Lomski Aberdeen Wash Madison Loughran Jess McMahon Jimmy Slattery Hig

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