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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1930

Page

9

Slattery Battles For Light-Heavy Title Evidence in New York

Jim Slattery fights Lou Scozza in New York to claim the light heavyweight title as fans see a potential undisputed champion. The bout drew 10 200 spectators with 68 859 in gate and a split decision marked by a Scozza cut and Slattery's late rally.

Fey Alo N. Y Slattery Buffalo Playboy Tommy Loughran Lou Scozza Artery Maxey Inbtoom New York New York State Park State Paud Rosenbloom Buffalo Boy Bry M Meet Rosenbloom Charlie Crowley News Joe Angelio Arthur Donovan Bkhyn Scozza Gattery Itery Iry Bert Finchie Boxing Com Cozza Jimmy Orlenbach Mad- Square Garden

LDER MAKES CLEAN SWEEP FOR SPRINTS

Newark reports Jack Sider former Notre Dame back captured all three sprint events at 40 50 and 60 yards in Se- 88 Hall college games. Sider posted times of 4 5 seconds 8 5 seconds and 76 2 5 seconds to sweep the meet. Bernard McCafferty Holy Cross set a new 500 yard track mark of 59 seconds. Pete Bowen of Pittsburgh was listed as unable to compete due to plastic difficulties.

Newark U.P Jack Sider Notre Dame Jilder Bernard McCafferty Holyess

Kenneth Russell Emerges as Top Riding Prospect in New Orleans

Riding prospect Kenneth Russell, riding for Mose Goldblatt and H. P. Whitney in New Orleans, leads the 1930 season with seven winners in three days, four on day three. He displays keen pace judgment and strong finishing ability.

Kenneth Russell Mose Goldblatt H. P. Whitney New Orleans Russell

Sandwina Knocks Out Hansen in First Round Showdown

German-American heavyweight Ted Sandwina met Knute Hansen at St. Nicholas Arena and stopped the Danish challenger in 1 minute 49 seconds of the opening round. Sandwina weighed 194 1/2 pounds, Hansen 208, with Hansen hitting the canvas five times before the finish.

New York U.R Ted Sandwina Sioux City Iowa Circus Knute Hansen Phil Scott Sandwina Hansen St. Nicholas Arena

University of Hillnets Routs Northwestern Ties for Third

In Chicago on February 11 the University of Hillnets defeated Northwestern 30 to 24 to pull into a tie with Michigan for third in the Western Conference. May, the center, returned to boost the lineup as Hillnets led early and held an 18 to 15 halftime edge.

Chicago JURK University of Hillnets Michigan Northwestern Lins

Lightweight Title Bout Set Between Mandell and Oullie

February 24 in Chicago will host the third meeting of world lightweight champion Sammy Mandell and Jimmy McOuly Ullie. Promoter Nate Lewis announced the bout, their third encounter after each fighter won once in prior clashes.

Dublin Man Claims England Endurance Record After 28 Hours

Claims records Dublin February 11. Mercedes Gleuize, former London typist, asserts the women's endurance record of England after swimming 28 hours in an indoor pool.

Dublin U.P Mercedes Gleuize London England

Yankees Still Have Four unsigned Players

New York on February 11 reports that only four of the Yankees 35 players remain unsigned with general manager Ed Barrow confirming two are Babe Ruth and Kem Williams. Williams, an outfielder, was recently claimed on waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

New York New York Yankees Ed Barrow Babe Ruth Kem Williams Boston Red Sox

Giants Sign Ott Walker as Wistoski Joins Roster

New York Giants inked outfielder Melvin Ott who slugged 44 homers last season and left handed starter Bill Walker who led the league in earned runs. The club also secured pitcher Joe Witoski, a young arm from Wilkes-Barre, claimed by Jersey City.

New York U.P Melvin Ott Bill Walker New York Giants Giants Joe Wistoski Wilkes-Barre Jersey City

Belanger and Okun Win Two 10 Round Bouts in Philadelphia

Charley Belanger defeated Joe Sekyra in a 10 round light heavy bout with Belanger at 1765 pounds and Sekyra at 178. Yale Okun weighed 175% and defeated Frankie Wine in 10 rounds, with Okun from New York and Wine from Akron Ohio.

Philadelphia Charley Belanger Joe Sekyra Dayton Belanger Seykra Yale Okun New York Frankie Wine Akron

Swedish boxer Hultzgren stops Phelan after bell at St Nicholas

Swedish middleweight A R Alex Hultzgren knocked out opponent Alex Phelan of Porto Rico after the bell ended the third round at St Nicholas. The bout left Phelan unconscious as Hultzgren secured a decisive victory in New York on February 11.

New York Alex Hultzgren Alex Phelan Porto Rico St. Nicholas

Alumni voices oppose losing tutors at Minnesota

Minneapolis February 11 The University of Minnesota athletic board approved Fritz Crisler of Chicago and Tad Weiman of Michigan as next fall’s Gopher football coaches but both men asked days to consider amid student and alumni opposition. Crisler, A A Stagg’s longtime assistant, would succeed Clarence W. Spears who left to join Oregon. Weiman would be Crisler’s chief assistant if they accept.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Fritz Crisler Chicago Tad” Weiman Michigan Gopher Minnesota Athletic Board Crisler Weiman A. A. Stagg Clarence W. Spears University of Oregon

Cubs Slugger Hack Wilson Faces Lawsuit in Chicago

Hack Wilson, Chicago Cubs outfielder, returned to Chicago to contest a suit filed by milkman Edward Youngs. Young seeks damages after an incident last season when Wilson climbed into the bleachers amid razzing. The suit originally demanded 56600 and was amended to 26000 before naming Wilson as sole defendant.

Chicago A.r—Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs Wilson Edward Youngs Wiliam J. Fulton Young Hack

Redleg Pitcher Pete Donohue Announces Marriage

Cincinnati February 11 Pete Donohue star pitcher of the Reds announced his marriage to Frances Meyer of Louisville. The wedding was held yesterday at Port Worth Texas where Donohue resides. He is 29 years old.

Redleg Cincinnati U.R Pete Donohue Cincinnati Reds Frances Meyer Louisville Donohue Port Worth Texas

Jack Reynolds to defend welter title in three fall match

Columbus February 11 World welterweight champion Jack Reynolds will defend his title in a three fall bout tomorrow night against Walter Pedigo of Kentucky. Reynolds previously defeated Pedigo three weeks ago and a return match was arranged.

Columbus Jack Reynolds Walter Pedigo Kentucky Reynolds Pedigo

Bearcat guard Berwanger sidelined by hip injury

Cincinnati University star guard Bill Berwanger will miss the game against Wittenberg in Springfield after sustaining a hip injury in the Saturday night clash with Ohio Wesleyan.

Bearcat Cincinnati U.R Ohio Wesleyan Bill Berwanger Cincinnati University Ciney Wittenberg Springfield

Buckeye Crew Formation Nears at Ohio State

Columbus crews eyes on forming a Buckeye rowing program with outside support from Dr. P. Wiltberger of the Scioto Boat Club. He offers use of racing facilities at Witleges Dam on the Scioto River and will provide racing officials. The Griggs Dam course would host university crews and fraternities, with the river banks owned by Columbus forming a natural amphitheatre.

Columbus U.rk Ohio State Plr Wiltberger Scieto Boat Club wVitiges Dam Serote River Grigga Dam City of

Butler Loses Star Athlete For Ineligibility

Indianapolis Feb. 11 U R oral Hildebrand star Butler University basketball player is ruled ineligible for further competition after admitting he played professional baseball last year. DePauw University authorities filed charges alleging he received 40 dollars per game for 11 games pitched for a Brazil Indiana club.

Indianapolis U.roral Hildebrand Butler University Hildebrand de Pauw University Understar Brazil

Strong Signs With Jersey City IL Club

Ken Strong, famed NYU football star, signed with the Jersey City International League team after a short Yankee tryout last summer and a farm assignment to Hartford.

Ken Strong New York University Jersey City Strong New York Yankees Hartford

Georgia Tech Fullback Weds Edith Copps In Portsmouth Elopement

Former Georgia Tech fullback Danny Cupid Lumpkin married Edith Copps in a midnight elopement at Portsmouth after meeting her there while aiding the Portsmouth Spartans last fall. The couple tied the knot quietly, avoiding a formal ceremony.

Danny Cupid Lumpkin Georgia Tech Edith Copps Portsmouth Portsmouth Spartans

Bicycle Race Ties After 400 Miles Thriller

The Italian American duo Reggie McNamara and Gaetino Belloni led briefly after midnight in the 400 mile race but Belgian American pair Gerard Debarts and Anthony Beckman matched the pace to finish the 29th hour tied for first.

Chicago U.R Reggie McNamara Gaetino Belloni Gerard Debarts Anthony Beckman McNamara Belloni

Sharkey's Training Partner Missing Over Rough Handling

George Cook Australian heavyweight exits Miami ahead of Sharkey bout after complaining the champion treated him too rough. Cook funded sparring, cost Sharkey 700 dollars plus travel, and refunded 500 dollars deposited by Sharkey. Buckley labels Cook the most expensive sparring partner on record. Meanwhile Ohio University wrestlers prepare for a home match vs West Virginia University Friday night at 7. Bobcats, led by Clever, Busha, Shaffer and Blosser, eye a strong season pivot with tryouts next week to finalize varsity lineup.

Cook Garden Toven Jack Sharkey Boston Raoni Rbiancci Sharkey Johnny Buckley Mra Miami Buckley Michigan State Ohio University West Virginia University Ohio Gymnasium West Virginia Mountainseers Ohio State Olson Clever Busha Shaffer Blosser Ohio Invaders Lneup Bobcats Indiana University

Brooklyn Club Reorganization Clouds Vance Salary Talks

The Brooklyn club under its new regime aims to trade Dazzy Vance after he refuses a 10 000 cut from his 24 000 1929 salary. President York states the Rodking will not raise their 15 000 offer.

Brooklyn Club Witcher Dazzy Vance York Rodking

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