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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1929

Page

9

Ohio University 40 Wesleyan 28 in Buckeye Conference clash

The Ohio University Bobcats staged a late surge to defeat Wesleyan 40 to 28 after trailing 14 to 1 at halftime. Swackhamer and Sieguthaler anchored the defense while Trace and Hart sparked the rallying offense to take the lead 20 to 19 mid second half and hold on for the win.

Meencer Ateene Ohio University Wesleyan Athens High Westerville Vic Sherow Messenger Ohio Ohio University Bobcats Bishops Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Bobcats Ohio Cagers Andan Dn Hate Wee Eevpyers Harry Hnizder Swackhamer Hnizder Sieg Ughaler Mayne Tdacchine Hart Burkholder Spoonomore Malone Trace Bob‘cata Hmicher Hed Halliday Koterha Siegenthaler Williams Koterba Brammer Ti “Hart Wveensen Peas Bwackhamer Spoonemorre Thomas T,ohach F and M Dunlap Devon

Indians Build New Look Roster With 20 Fresh Faces

Cleveland plans a major overhaul as Billy Evans and Roger Peckinpaugh assemble 20 new players from 35 on the roster. Key changes include shifts at most positions, new infielders Lou Fonseca and CHAM Holton, and rookies Earl Averill and Charley Jamieson adding outfield depth alongside a strengthened pitching staff featuring Clint Brown and Wesley Farrell.

George Kirkley New York Cleveland Indians George Burns Homer Summa Garland Buckeye George Uhle Emil Leysen George Gerken Elton Langford Indians Billy Evans General Managr Roger Pechinpaugh Tris Sparker Dick Carter Baltimore Tanten Charley Jamieson Taft Right Earl Averill San Francisco Charley Dorman Tyler Lone Star John Gil Decatur Decatur Three-I League Club, and Glfe Tucker, Who Batted .321 For New Orleans Ed Morgan Clint Brown Harrisburg Wesley Farrell Tarre Haute Harold McKain Jimmy Moore Little Rock Kenneth Holloway Tigers Shaute Hudlin Miller Grant Mitjus Luke Sewell Martin Autry Glenn Myatt

Notre Dame Wins Track Meet Over Indiana University

Notre Dame defeated Indiana University in a miscued track meet in South Bend. Wack Elder dominated sprint events tying the world indoor record in the 60 yard dash and Notre Dame claimed seven first places including the mile relay title.

South Bend Ind Wore Dame Indiana University Wack Elder Notre Dame Lider

Controversy Over Dempsey Singer Bout Decision

New York City reports a disputed verdict in the featherweight clash at Madison Square Garden. Al Singer appeared to win on a foul call against Bud Taylor after 54 seconds of the fourth round, though doctors found no foul punch upon examination of the fighter.

New York Uri Madison Square Garden Inger

Tilden Leads U S Lawn Tennis Rankings

William AR Tilden tops the new men's singles rankings submitted to the United States Lawn Tennis Association ranking committee. Teammate Rene Lacoste and George Lott Jr. rank high as doubles partners, reflecting last year’s standings.

Tilden Boston William AR. Tilden Sisiiahin United States Lawn Tennis Association Tony Eeencie Vt Unter New Rochelle George M. Lott, Jr

Chauncey Dover Teams Drop Three Of Four At Gym

Chauncey Dover High School basketball split at the total gymnasium with New Marshfield boys winning 36 to 30 and Chauncey Dover girls prevailing 28 to 12. Amenville swept both Chauncey Dover squads Friday, girls 22 to 15 and boys 35 to 26.

Chauncey Chauncey - Dover High School New Marshfield High New Marshfield Amenville High School Chauncey-Dover

Athens Bowler Wins Avenging Victory Over Nelsonville

The EcBea Bindery Athens bowling quintet defeated Valet Cleaners Nelsonville 2 492 to 2 464 on Friday night at Varsity Alleys to avenge a prior loss. The deciding game was 7 30 follow up and the local team led after the second game by 158 pins. Johnson of the visitors led scoring with 222 in the first game. Haddox of McBee Bindery had 201 in the second.

Pomeroy Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Knights of Pythias Hall Nelsonvilla Cagers Nelsonville Greyhounds EcBea Bindery Athens Valet Cleaners Oss Johnson Haddox McBee Bindery

Pomeroy Bend Player Ralston Hemsley Poised For Pirates First String Catcher Role

Ralston Hemsley of Syracuse appears set to become the Pirates first string catcher for the coming season after a strong showing in the minors. At 21 he began catching for his father's team at 14 and has drawn praise as a cool, polished catcher with a bright future.

Pomeroy Bend Pittsburgh Pomeroy Ralston Hemsley Syracuse Pittsburgh Pirates California Hemsley Bruny Karft New York PAPER I. M Foster Washington Laads Hemsey Ralston Hoemeley Senipro Frederick Tirates Pirates Hemsrly Archer King Criger Sehang Bresnahan Kruifer Schalk Syracuse High School Joseph Tienisley Mana

Bobcat Grapplers Defeat Kent State Normal Squad

Ohio University's wrestlers won 22 to 11 over Kent State Normal, their first victory after two straight losses. Captain Joe Borola secured his 11th win with a decisive throw as Ohio claimed wins in multiple weight classes despite earlier squad losses and eligibility issues.

Bobcat Grapplers Kent Cleveland URAH Ohio University Kent State Normal Western Reserve O Qhio Kent Geapplers Ohio Blackwood Stratton Ohio Grapplers jJoe Borola

Wesleyan Sets Heavy Sport Card With Musketeers vs Buckeyes

Wesleyan University schedules a busy week with a Buckeye Conference basketball game against Cincinnati on Saturday night and a dual track meet with Michigan at home. The Lisbon cage team meets St. Xavier in Cincinnati, and the basketball squad hopes to end Xavier’s 13 game win streak. The women’s team travels to Philadelphia to face Penn and to Annapolis to play Navy. The season concludes with Buckeye games against Denison and Wittenberg, the latter on Washington’s Birthday homecoming weekend.

Dilawart Buckeye Cincinnati Michigan Ohio Wesleyan University Lisbons Cage St. Navier College Wesleyan Musketeers Bymami Lucy University of Pennsylgania Hiladelphia Navy Annapolis Denison Wittenberg

New Straitsville Teams Are Beaten

In a pair of Wednesday games at New Straitsville High School the local girls lost to Shawnee 22 12 with Deval scoring 11 and Blackburn 22 12. The Alumni fell 38 15 as Prico 15 and Orndorf 14 led scoring. Jews Lawson and Leonard added four each.

NEW Straitsville New Straitsville Eeagers Igh Shawnee Deval Blackburn Big Red Prico Orndorf Matt Jews Lawson Leonard

Middleport Cagers Top Logan High In Close Victory

Middleport Yellow Jackets edge Logan High 24 to 22 in a hard fought game at Logan. Allensworth and Lambert lead scoring with seven points each as Middleport improves team percentage.

Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Logan High Logan Yellow Jackets Allensworth Lambert

Badger Track Team Loses Meet to Hawkeyes

Towa City Feb 9 University of Iowa defeats Wisconsin in an indoor dual meet 60 10. Hawkeyes win seven events led by the mile relay dash and one mile run. Alison ties house record in 6 yard hurdles and Titley the Badger ace, nosed out Dibney for first in the high hurdles.

Towa University of Towa University of Wisconsin Ina Hawkeyes Busters Alison Ton Harriers Hawkeye Treiingham Lewa Titley Dibvney Gordon Canby Moulton Vorwald Baird Iowa Stevenson Dish Man Hich

Box Scores From Albany and Lodi Games

Albany defeated by Lodi 66 to 25 with Hollister scoring 66 and Canaan 26 for the visiting team. Rome 23 and Stewart 24 led Lodi in another close tally. Girls teams saw Lodi 40 Albany 16, with Rome 23 Buchtel 26 and Hollister 66 Canaan 7.

Illinois Coups Purdue in Swimmer Showdown

University of Illinois men win 49 to 22 at Champaign led by Nickerson winning both the 60 and 100 yard free events. Groh of Tunnels takes fancy diving and places second in 564 yards free. Illinois also wins both relay events and TT water polo 7 to 1.

Champaign Manley University of Illinois Purdue Nickerson Boilermakers Groh Tunnels Tiinals

Ray Miller Sees Day Coming When He'll Win Title

Ray Miller, a top lightweight contender, believes he will win the world title. He cites victories over Jimmy Bicar Tin and Tommy Grogan as basis for his claim and says winning the title is his sole ambition.

Ray Miller Chicago Jimmy Biclar- Tin Tommy Grogan Miller

Ohio State Buckeyes poised for strong track season

Ohio State boosts for a promising track season led by George Simpson and Howard Kulss in sprints. Four promising hurdlers Vieira Rockaway, Pierce, Pedrige, Crooks compete. Strong field in discus with Ramos and hammer by Kruskamp Barrett and Ushelhi. High jump features Coffey, Holman, Machetan. pole vault by Mantz and Smerich.

Dick Rockaway Frank Pierce al Peter Dige Kent Crooks Fete Ramos Hardy Kruskamp Fred Barrett Aflelyl Ushelhi Ohioana Chgffey Coffee Allan Holman Fred Machetan Clark Mantz Almerson Smerich

First Win After Five Beatings by Athens Bulldogs

Westerville, Feb. 9. The Athens High School Bulldogs defeated Westerville High 20 to 9 in a hard fought game. Hughes led Athens with four baskets, Durrougha added three, while Secrence paced Westerville with five baskets. Coach Wise praised the well played contest.

Westerville Athens High Ioaves Westervi High School Bulldogs Big Red Dulldons Athens Bulldoga Hughes Durrough A Secrence Waterville Spott Gueta Harold , Wise Athens High School

Michigan Wolverines Rout Ohio State in Big Ten Power Play

Ann Arbor Feb 1 Michigan defeated Ohio State 49 10 at halftime and 4 to 24 final to retain the lead in the Big Ten. The Wolverines dominated the Buckeyes with a strong scoring run, resisting several late attempts to reduce the margin.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Ohio Wolverines Wolverine Buckeyes

Hollister Sweeps Cannonville In Double Header

Hollister High boys beat Cannonville 56 to 24 and the girls win 66 to 7 in a home double header. Hollister improves to 12 wins in 13 games with strong teamwork and sharp shooting from the girls.

Glouster Tech Cannanville Hollister Gymnasium Holl Jluster High Basketeera Hollister Weg Cannonville Hollleter Hollister Girls Hollister Rirla

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