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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1930

Page

9

Ohio Wesleyan Defeats Ohio University in Buckeye Conference

Ohio Wesleyan beat Ohio University 43 to 32 at Ed & Gymnasium, tying for first place in the Buckeye Conference with Cincinnati. Wesleyan’s Seigenthaler and Schubert led scoring while Koterba topped for the visitors with 13 points.

Ware Ohio Unity Haveever Ed& Gymnasium Ohio Yan Bobcats Wattling Bishops Floyd Seigenthaler Fort Schubert Wesleyan Derricks Columbus Lad Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Universcinnati Bishops Bearcats Secce Miami Denison Cupants I’s Bearcats Bishops Wesleyan E.G Miterce Lovach Franklin and Marshall Caee Onandaa Cocccere Cere PoGe Ks Eens

Young Booked For Wrestling With Bobcats

Ohio University matmen under Coach Thor Olson prepare for their toughest meet of the year against West Virginia University at Ohio gym Friday night. Star Young and others show improvement as they seek victory against the Mountaineers in another strong Midwest showdown.

Ohio University Buckeyes K Young Ohio Mountaineers Chick Indiana Young West Virginia

Holdouts Firm in Talk With Owners

New York February 2 holdouts linger as spring camps near with key players like Babe Ruth on the list. Giants, Dodgers and Yankees face unsigned stars and possible cost pressures as clubs prepare for 1930 season.

New York U.P Arthur Shires George Herman Ruth New York Yankees Ballyhoo Colonel Ruppert Yankees Ruth New York Giants Brooklyn Cuo Dazzy Vance

Cubs Outfielder Hack Wilson Cleared in Court Case

In Chicago on February 12 a Superior Court jury ruled Hack Wilson justified in striking a fan who taunted him to bench himself. Edward Young milkman sought 20000 dollars for injuries from the punch, but Young admitted drinking beer before the game and claimed only a razzing exchange caused harm.

Chicago U.P Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs Edward Young Cub Young Wilson

Glouster Locals Sweep Bowling Night Wins

Glouster earned three bowling wins on Monday with Cunningham Specials beating Logan Jockeys 2701 to 2673 and Glouster Kiwanians defeating Franklin Auto girls 2334 to 2114. Logans and Glouster men struggled, with only the final game reaching 906 pins and none surpassing 600 across all three games.

Logan Glouster Cunningham Specials Glouster Kiwanians Franklin Auto Girls

Four Teams Tie for Lead in Six Day Bicycle Race

In Chicago the International Six Day Bicycle Race reached its 54th hour with four teams tied for first. Debaets and Beckman lead on points after nine laps and 881 miles, despite spills, as Brocardo and Zucchetti McNamara and Selloni Spencer and Winter contend.

Chicago Web U.P Brocardo Zucchetti McNamara Selloni Spencer Winter Debaets Beckman

Chicago Star Leads After First Day of Skating Races

Frank Stack of Chicago led the North American amateur outdoor speed skating championships on Sar anac Lake with 40 points. Defending champion Jack Shea of Lake Placid and Irving Jaffee of New York tied for second with 80 points. Shea tied the world record in the 220 yard race with 18 25 seconds, besting Stack and Alex Hurd of Toronto. Stack also took second in the three quarter mile behind Jaffee, with Ray Murray in third. Allen Potts fell at the turn in the 220 yard sprint and finished unplaced.

Saranac Lake N. Y Frank Stack Chicago Anac Lake Jack Shea Lake Placid Irving Jaffee New York Stack Alex Hurd Toronto Jaffee Ray Murray Allen Potts Shea

Carnera Knocks Out Buster Martin in Fourth Bout

Primo Carnera, weighing 281½ pounds, scored his fourth American knockout in as many bouts by flooring Buster Martin in the second round at a Tulsa arena before about 12 000 spectators. Carnera, with a 72 pound weight advantage, secured about $14 600 from the gate as the crowd reacted to his swift dismissal of the opponent.

St, Louis U.R Primo Carnera Buster Martin Tulsa Okla Tle Italy Carnera America Martin

Umpires Taught Chicago On Two Day Schooling Course

President E. Barnard leads twelve American League umpires in a two day schooling course in Chicago to clarify decisions for unusual cases. The program aims to standardize rulings and improve judgment among umpires.

Chicago U.R E. 8. Barnard

Schaefer Wins Exhibition Billiards Duel in Bloomington

Jake Schaefer the National 18.2 backline billiard champion needed one run to defeat David McAndress 260 to 24 in an exhibition match. McAndress scored 24 before missing and Schaefer added 250 points. In Chicago college track previews Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern headline with George Simpson and Tom Warne among champions set to compete Saturday.

Bloomington Jake Schaefer National David McAndress McAnchleas Schaefer Chicago U PR Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern George Simpson Tom Warne

National Academy basketball tournament dates set in Wisconsin

Madison announces the National Academy basketball tournament will run March 20 to 22 at Wisconsin venues. George Little, director of athletes, confirmed the schedule.

Madison Wis Udates National Academy University of Wisconsin George Little

Five crack milers named for Auermeyer S500 event

Five crack middle distance men named to run in the Auermeyer S500 event at the New York A. C. games on Monday night. Joe Turner, world record holder at the distance, is among the entrants along with Pete Rawen and Charley Hn.

New York U,ph Auermeyer Joe Terner Pete Rawen Charley Hn

Logan Family of Bowling Aces Shines in City Circles

Feb 12 Logan, Earl arrunces Bowen Street parents to five bowlers in city leagues. John Columber leads Dodge Broad with 192 average, Howard bowls 170 for the same team. Sisters Helen, Margaret, and Gladya Columber star on Franklin Autos girls team around 150 each. Mrs Columber and the father frequent spectators at contests.

Logan Earl Arrunces Bowen Street John Columber Dodge Broad Howard Pranklin Autos Helen Columber Margaret Columber Gladya Columber Mra. Columber

Brunie and Hunter Reach Brooklyn Heights Casino Final

Brooklyn indoor tennis final set for this afternoon at the Brooklyn Heights Casino Invitation tournament. Harry C. Brunie of Brooklyn upset star Frita Mercur 6-2 3-6 9-7 in the semifinals, ahead of Francia T. Hunter the National Indoor champion.

Brooklyn N. Y UPI Harry C. Brunie Francia T. Hhunter Brooklyn Heights Brunie Frita Mercur Star Bethlehem

New Haven Hockey Team Extends No-Loss Streak

Pelto's undefeated squad won 8 0 over Marquette University in New Haven last night maintaining a perfect record.

New Haven Conn Pel Upk Vyate Marquette University

Lions Face Penn in Key Intercollegiate Basketball Showdown

At Stare New York on February 12, Columbia and Pennsylvania clash for top position in the Mantern Intercollegiate League. The Lions and Ottank ers have yet to meet this season.

New York Columbia Pennsylvania Lions Ottankers

Metropolitan A A sponsors four long runs for district runners

The Metropolitan A A announced four additional long runs for registered district athletes as part of the lead up to the National Marathon championship. The schedule includes February 18 ten miles February 23 twelve miles March 2 fifteen miles and March 8 twenty miles.

New York Peb Asalat Metropolitan A. A

Giants Holdouts Include Ott Roush and Lindstrom

New York Giants still have seven holdouts as of February 12, listing Ruben Benton Jack Scott pitchers and Eddie Roush Mel Ott Bobby OParrell outfielders plus infielders Travis Jackson Bill Terry and catcher.

New York U.R New York Giants Ruben Benton Jack Scott Reddy Lindstrom Travis Jackson Bill Terry Eddie Roush Mel Ott Bob O'Parrell

Brooklyn Robins Strengthen Roster With Coast Players

Brooklyn Robins bolster infield depth by adding Oakie Slade and Mickey Finn from the Mission club of the Pacific Coast League. The February 12 report notes the two players bring added strength to the team as they join the New York club.

Brooklyn N. Y U.P Brooklyn Robbins Oakie Slade Mickey Finn Mission Club Pacific Coast Leaggue

Jewett Leads Point Scoring For 11 Games

Nelsonville NY high basketball notes show Gene Jewett scoring 24 points across New Lexington and Circleville games to lead high scoring race with Oscar Hartley. Fort Philiesis, Bernard Hiawk also tallied, with all Greyhounds scoring in both contests.

Nelsonville New Bexington Circleville Gene Jewett Oscar Hartley Nelsonville High Jewett Harttey New Lexington Fort Philiesis Circleville Fame Bernard Hiawk Fiaat Greyhounds Findlay Jowett EC Oee Bt Hartley Sesnas Ee Hilleary Hawk Secausus Ween EVANS Vace CERES

Toledo Takes Surprise Win Over Bee Gee

Toledo stunned Bowling Green with a 36 to 27 upset, ending the Bee Gee’s grip on the Northwest Ohio Conference title race. The victory marked Toledo’s first conference win and closed the gap to lead rivals Bluffton and Lanc e.

Toledo Bee Gee Blumeton Beb Bowling Cheen Greene Lance Btuffton Rotedo

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