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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1928

Page

9

Troy Township H S Holds Undisputed Lead In Athens Co League

Troy Township high school boys clinch the Athens County league title with a 41 to 29 win over Canaanville at Coolville on Friday night. The Coolville boys face New Marshfield next Friday in their final league game, which cannot affect Troy's standing. Earlier, Troy beat Tuppers Plain 43 to 19, and Coolville alumni edged the Y M C A Owls 17 to 16.

Troy Township H. S Athens Co Troy Township High School Canaanville Coolville New Marshfield Troy Troy High School Tuppers Plain Coolville-Troy High School Y. M. C. A. Owls Parkersburg HOYS Pomeroy Wellston High School Pomeroy High Triump Wellston Russell Harley Hiselstein Wellaton Chester Weiserstein Trussell Astwerth Hisarr Rees TAL Ene Ee Co R. Welker Stobart Wreilston Callahan Wills C. A Wortman Fts James Tehodos C. Ose Toma Ier Gunveaca Hogan Haydenville Union Furmace Swaim Gastin C.) Crane W. Swaim Twee T Wee Campbell Walters Grubb Union Furnace Shaw Rf. Fm Anthony Binerman Frey Chauncey Buchtel High School Chauncey-Dover High Buchtel Wee Esther Fiske Chauncey Girla Healey Richardson Ralph Smith Chauncey Boys Longley Hamden-B Hamden-B. & 0 Hamden Brokers Baltimore and Ohio Hamden High School Hamden Rutland Masonic Hall Miner Powell Youns Grown Jiiden Shumaker Middleport Farmer Ills Hyath Dutton Mayer Thomas We Virio Reed Hebdizur Amesville Avivile Boyy Stewart Wekard Armesville Walton Amtaville Rome Sew Marsavieed Hollster Hollister

Canadians Win CHICAGO Hockey Score 3 2

Montreal Maroons defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3 to 2 in a National League game. The report notes Smiley as a key for Hamden and Calver for the B and C round, with Stark named as umpire for the National League.

Chicago Montreal Maroons Chicago Blackhawks Smiley Hamden Calver Tradl Lewis Dolly Stark Ee Abe Dart Palver Ib Svouth

Ohio University Defeats Marietta Saturday Night

Ohio University defeated Marietta College 53 to 16 in a basketball game in Marietta. The Green and White led early, 25 to 10 at halftime, and built a commanding lead in the second half as Marietta struggled with shots and foul shooting.

Marietta Ohio University Marietta College Oakle Athens Ohio Ilue Ghia Grover

Opening of the ninth Olympiad in St Moritz

Bitterly cold weather greets athletes as about 429 competitors from 25 nations gather for the opening in St Moritz Switzerland. The report hints at boxing star Dempsey out and Tex Rickard busy, while noting doubt about a rematch and the general buzz around the event.

Vaid ST. Moritz Switzerland Smpsey Tex Rickard Dempsey Jack Mr. Rickard

Cubs Leave Today for Catalina Training Camp

Chicago baseball squad departs Chicago for Catalina Island on Feb 12 to begin spring training under manager and staff. Players listed and schedule not shown.

Chicago Vanca Hers ‘Morrow Catalina Mandy

Dempsey Out of Fight Promoted as Technical Knockout

Chicago February reports Dempsey is out of the fight amid controversy over a technical knockout. The feature notes Bud Tafferty and Jack Delaney in dispute while referees Faggine and Judge Cook testify on the ruling. Arguments center on a possible change in plans as punches and rules are debated.

Bempsey O'Geoffy Tanney Dempsey Chicago Fen Gor Bud Tafefdney Jack Delaney Abhietic Commission Taylor Dente Faggine B.L. Cook Ward Kiela Nes NE

Roy May Accept WERA Leaves Yankees

Fragmentary OCR items show Roy May accepting a move as Yankees release Julian Vera who played 19 games for New York last season to the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League club. Other clipped notes reference Chelsea and Meadowbrook activities, plus scattered references to boxing and track events in Chicago and Philadelphia during February.

Wera YANKS Julian Vera Joe Dugan Yankees Los Angeles Pacific Coast Tleagia

Saddle Buried With Jockey William Yessy’s Coffin

ISWAUKEE February 11 The jockey William Yessy whose saddle brought him wins on English and American tracks many years ago was buried with the saddle as per his dying wish. The 64 year old, who had been a coachman for eighteen years after a racing career, rode it first in an English Derby in the 1890s and reportedly gained luck with it thereafter.

Iswaukee William Yessy Fessy

Greyhounds Battle Bulldogs In Frenzied Cage Tilt

About 1,000 spectators witnessed Nelsonville Greyhounds defeat Athens Bulldogs 23 to 18 in a fast paced local gym clash. Howell led Nelsonville with spectacular center plays aided by Washburn and West while Wolfe carried Athens scoring with support from Romine and Evans in a fierce, defense oriented rematch.

Greyhounds Stocklin Howell Call Carmichael Athen Lineep Nelsonville Bo OP Brecklin Rf. L Linton Howelh.t Weahburn West Gee Esas Athens Wetzel Ceseeuee Peaae Bielarod Norman Brown Vianters The Ath Cagere Acore Wolfe Focal Washburn Land West Greyhound Washburn Walla Red Waiiers Nelsonville-Athens Bulldogs Wolff Sams Weshburn Uwalfe Aenin Atsnnad

Péltzer Loses 1000m Race to Ray Conger in Chicago

In Chicago a sleep deprived Germani champion Péltzer lost the 1000 meter race to Ray Conger of Milnes Athletic Club. The much anticipated grudge match between Péltzer and world record holder Conger faded as Conger raced faster than Péltzer’s 10 second pace mark, with the final sprint delivering a strong finish for Conger. It marked Péltzer’s first Chicago appearance and his second in the United States.

Chicago Otta Peltzer Ray Conger Milnes Jetlé Bailyhooed Congers Hahn Conger Peltzer United States

Canzoneri Wins Featherweight Title in Tough Bout

Tony Canzoneri becomes world featherweight champion after a grueling fifteen round clash with Benny Bass at Madison Square Garden. Bass fights with a broken collar bone and faces severe body punishment, while Canzoneri struggles to assert dominance. critics doubt the new champ’s caliber despite the victory.

Frank Getty New York Tony Canzoneri Brooklyn Terry McGovern Tite Thaliala Tleday Boxing Athletic Associations Y. M Avs Judd Hig Benny Bass Philadelphia Madison’ Square Garden Tong Bass Canzoneri Lou Kid Kaplan Arthur Donovan Henry Tony Benny Basa Canzoner Qwan Apaghetti

Franz Captures Five Straight at Nile National Flier Handicap

In mid winter trapshooting action at Kansas City Missouri O B Franz of St Louis ran the Nile national flier handicap event with five straight targets. Six entries tied for fire with 2h days before a playoff shattered five straight to win.

Kansas City O. B. Franz St. Louis Ays Rang

Hitchcock Wins Polo Clash in Los Angeles

Rancho San Carlo polo team led by Tommy Hitchcock defeated Midwick Rovers 10 to 8 in Los Angeles. Hitch cock showcased star play as the team secured the win on the home field.

Los. Angeles Cali Rancho San Carlo Tommy Hitchcock Midwick Rovers

Ruth Is 10 Years Younger Revealed by Measurements

New York reports Ruth, aged 34, appears physically younger by five to ten years than two years ago per trainer Artie McGovern. Tape measurements show his waistline and overall build more sylph like upon resuming gym work on his thirty fourth birthday, Feb. 11.

York Bebo Ruth Artie McGovern Associated Press McGovern Ruth

Mrs Hill Wins Miami Beach Golf Tourney final round

Mrs Hill of Kansas City defeated Mrs Harold Prout of Springfield Oklahoma 4 and 3 in the final round of the annual Miami Beach Golf Tournament for women.

Miami Fla Mra Hill Kansas City Harold Prout Springfield Okio Miami Beach

Athens High Ends Athletic Ties With Nelsonville High

Officials from Athens High School sever athletic relations with Nelsonville High. A letter from Principal Harshman to Principal Horton formalized the break citing emotional disturbance among students and staff as the reason for ending the contests between the two schools.

Athens Nelegweifid Foe John Patterson Horta Nelsonville-qthena Waa Alya Algo Posshale Andil Horton Satie Princcipal Harshman K. Horton Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Ohio Denesir Athens High School Sthietté Nelsons Bas Bert Conteach Parkersburg Prinshmaiyor Houston Tex Oll Marlotm

Delaney Refuses To Sign Match Until After Bout

Delaney, former heavyweight champion, refuses to sign a contract binding him beyond his 15 round bout with Tom Mooney at Madison Square Garden on March. Promoter Jess McMahon and manager Joe Jacobs maneuver amid conflicting terms as talks stall over exclusive contracts, while unrelated school events in Athens and Nelsonville prompt administrative letters about athletic relations.

New York Ubijatk Delaney Ight Tom Mooney Madison Square Garden Jess McMahon Garnon Delaney Tex Richard Little Joe Jacobs Darlaney Richard Svill Furthber

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Bowegards Patton Stincheolm Bowgards Vithal Conrad Greens Greens Run Ledi Canadians Burkhelder Sammy Mandell Iiave National Boxing Association Ttle Esau Wis Olie Bart Ste. Paul Rid Mme Albertville Jane Wenzel Eaul Clatrey Roun DRULY Morley Drury Caliigrao Grid Tila Seraon Rosair Washiburn Cross Wolte England Olympiad Cubs Uphold Sanger Empsey General Pershing Roy Jolo Ray Inlois Randall John W. Overton Barian Detroit Hanewelebt Meadowbrook Club Johny Packular Titty National League Péltzer Hitchcock Mrs. Hill Athens H. S Nelsonville High
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