Wittenberg Edges Ohio in Buckeye Conference Showdown
Wittenberg College defeated Ohio University 29 26 on the Lutherans home floor. Keyser was limited to one point while Kish led Wittenberg with nine points and Maurer scored six. Burkholder and Brammer paced Ohio with eight and seven points respectively. Wittenberg sits fourth in the conference with four wins four losses. Ohio remains in last place with two wins five losses.
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Bobcats
Ohio Quinter
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Joe Keyser
Swackhamer
Kish
Burkholder
Brammer
Ohio
Buckeye
F. P. Maurer
Cgeedeeseesees
Keyser
Scsesees
Trac
Frank Lane
Cincinnati
Florida eyed for annual heavyweight bout promoters say
The Sharkey Stribling promotion in Miami Beach sparks talk that Florida could host a regular heavyweight fight. Dempsey Hoyt and Madison Square Garden executives see potential profits in yearly bouts and Tampa or Miami as likely sites. The plan hinges on promoter backing after Tex Rickard’s death and relies on Dempsey’s star power and Carey’s financial influence.
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Jack Dempsey
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Hoyte
William F. Carey
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
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Tex Rickard
Carey
Efeir
Purdue players vie for tallest and shortest Big Ten regulars
Stretch Murphy at six feet six inches and Clyde Lyle at just over five feet provide a notable height contrast among Purdue basketball regulars in the Big Ten.
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Murphy
Clyde Lyle
Purdue
Schuble Seen as Shortstop Prospect for Tigers
Heinie Schuble, noted for a stellar 1928 Texas League season, is with the Detroit Tigers and seen as a favored shortstop candidate. He previously had a trial with the St. Louis Cardinals and would aid manager Bucky Harris if he proves satisfactory, following the loss of Jackie Tavener to Cleveland in the Uhle deal.
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Heinie Schuble
Detroit Tigers
Schuble
St. Louis
Tigers
Bucky Harris
Jackie Tavjener
Cleveland
Uhle
Ohio Grapplers Set to Host Michigan State Saturday
Ohio University wrestlers return to their home mats for the penultimate meet of the season facing Michigan State Saturday evening. Coach Olson plans workouts to choose contenders across weight classes after lineup losses, with McMillen at 115 and Glass at 125 likely. other spots feature Bickhardt or Blackwood, Loucks at 145, Hunter at 155, and Begola to meet the top foe in the 165 175 and heavyweight rounds.
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Marshall College
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Penn State
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Kent
Coach Olson
Ovid McMillen
Glass
Bickhardt
Blackwood
Mats
Bob Loucks
Hunter
Balaky
Maibauer
Holsberry
Begola
Coach Olson Maid
Southeastern Gage League standings and results
Nelsonville leads with 5-0, Ironton at 4-1, New Boston 3-1 in the league. Wellston sits 1-6 with 143 points for and 196 against. Latest games: Nelsonville 35–19 over Pomeroy, Logan 14–17 Athens, Middleport 26–14 Gallipolis, Wellston 31–10 Gallipolis.
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Southeastern Athletic League
W. L. Peints
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Ironton
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Wellaton
Gallipolis
Logan
Athens
Gasco Basketball Team Seeks Out-Of-Town Games
The Gasco basketball team from Columbus will play any out of town team any Saturday night. Nearby towns can be accommodated any evening except Friday. Terms should be sent to coach R. P. Banta or manager W. A. Lear at 99 North Front Street, Columbus.
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Schaefer to Meet Cochran in World Balkline Billiards Title Fight
New York February 13 A R Jake Schaefer of Chicago and Welker Cochran of California former champions will clash tonight for the world balkline billiards championship The match pits two former titleholders against each other in a high profile title bout.
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A.R
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Welker Cochran
California
Pirates Add Strength As They Rebuild For Pennant Run
The Pittsburgh Pirates bolster weak spots with stronger defense and pitching. New recruits include Steve Swetonic and a cast led by veterans Jess Petty Burleigh Grimes Lee Meadows Ray Kremer Carmen Hill Joe Dawson and Fred Russell. Infield and outfield battles feature Charley Hargeaves Ralston Hemsely Earl Sheeley Sparky Adams Pie Travenor and Riconda with Waner brothers vying for outfield spots and Comorosky Brickell Frey in mix.
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United Press
New York
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Steve Swetonic
Indianapolis
Jess Petty
Burleigh Grimes
Lee Meadows
Ray Kremer
Carmen Hill
Joe Dawson
Fred Russell
Charley Hargeaves
Ralston Hemsely
Linton
Decatur
John O'Connell
Canton
Roy Spencer
St Xavier Loses to Ohio Wesleyan in Cincinnati
St Xavier College basketball suffered its first local defeat in 18 months as Ohio Wesleyan won 32 to 29 in Cincinnati. The Bishops led 26 to 7 at halftime, then the Musketeers narrowed the gap in the final period with a late push but could not overtake the visitors.
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WUP
St. Xavier College
Ohio Wesleyan
Bishops
St. Xavier
Musketeers
Cage Scores From Different Colleges Reported
Mt Union 24 Akron 23. Wittenberg 29 Ohio U 26. Ohio Wesleyan 32 St Xavier 29. Capital 44 Otterbein 32. Findlay 48 Toledo 238. Yale 36 Mass Tech 26. Duquesne 41 Catholic U 18. Bucknell 48 George Washington 19. Pennsylvania 39 Columbia 33. Wisconsin 48 Bradley Tech 22.
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Wisconsin
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Graham to Fight La Barba for Bantam Title in Sydney
Albany boxer Bushy Graham will meet Fidel La Barba of Los Angeles in Sydney Australia next spring to contest the world bantamweight championship, announced manager Billy Graham.
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U.R
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Albany
N. Y
Fidel la Barba
Los Angeles
Sydney
Australia
Billy Parr
Graham
Ohio University 1929 freshmen show fair to good prospects
Coach Don Peden reports the 1929 Ohio University freshmen basketball squad offers fair to good potential for the 1929 30 varsity season. Eighteen players were selected from an initial seventy six, with standout prospects Strayer and Root from Columbus and Marietta, respectively, plus other promising guards and forwards named for evaluation.
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Ohio
Frosh Cagers
Vic Sherow
Ohio University
Don Peden
Grover
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Strayer
Marietta
Root
North High School
Red” Gabrial
Piqua High School
Raybourn
Lancaster
Williams
Glenville
Babka
John Adams
Cleveland
Morgan
Athens High School
Trace
Burke
Paulding High School
Esmont
Canton McKinley
Evans
Homestead, Pa
Christman
Mt. Vernon High School
Hussey
Winners of Health Contest Undecided at Ohio University
Prof C D Giauque in charge says results of the Healthiest Boy and Girl contest will be announced soon at the health movie showing in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Fifteen men and 66 women entered and most exams are completed. Engraved plaques will go to winners donated by Lowe Campbell Sporting Goods Co Cincinnati and the Women's Athletic Association.
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C. D. Giauque
Alumni Memorial
Giauque
Lowe, Campbell Sport the Goods Co
Cincinnati
Women's Athletic Association
Walter H. Young Appointed Assistant P E Professor
Walter H. Young former Ohio Wesleyan football star has been named assistant professor of physical education at American University in Washington D C on February 13 according to the 4U R report.
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Walter H. Young
Ohio Wesleyan
American University
Oglethorpe University Breaks Ground on New Stadium
Athletic officials announced construction has begun on a new stadium at Oglethorpe University with a project cost of 750000 dollars. The facility aims to boost campus sports programs and spectator capacity.
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Oglethorpe University
Roaming Irish to Settle in After Stadium Construction
Notre Dame outlines a home base plan with a new 60 000 seat stadium costing 750000 in South Bend Indiana. Father Charles L O Donnell says the Ramblers will reduce travel and play several major opponents at home by 1930. He denies Rockne leaving and confirms his continued tenure.
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Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Charles L. O'Donnell
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Father O'Donnell
Navy
Georgia Tech
Knute Rockne
Rockne
Baseball Banter From The Hot Stove Season
Joe McCarthy predicts the Giants and Pirates will give the Cubs a tough fight while denying pursuit of Lester Bell. Jack Hendricks notes excess Reds first basemen, desires a move for Pipp. Mickey Cochrane hints at a valiant market, eyeing more pay from Connie Mack. Hart Sande rides own horses in Maryland, a feat beyond the Prince of Wales at Mowbray.
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Joe McCarthy
Giants
Pirates
Hie Cubs
Lester Bell
Braves
Jack Hendricks
Kelly
Pipp
Reds
Mickey Cochrane
Connie Macks
Hart Sande
Maryland
Prince of Wales
Mowbray
Death of Frank Ulrich Shocks Philadelphia Phillies
Frank Ulrich star pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals died at his Baltimore home Monday night after a year long illness. Ulrich fell ill last February while preparing to join the Phillies for the 1928 season. Manager Burt Shotton had hoped Ulrich would bolster the pennant drive this year.
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Frank Ulrich
Philadelphia Nationals
Ulrich
Phillies
Burt Shotton
Glouster Triumphs in Defeat of High School Opponents
Tom Cate remains undefeated as Glouster high school beats a rival team 64 to 0 in a tense Tuesday night game at the gymnasium. Hollister and Cooper lead scoring while Cornwell and Williams also contribute as Glouster eyes a tougher clash with Conne lsville in the next matchup.
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Veer High
Tom Cate
No High
Sore
Wild
Hollister
Cooper
Adams
Way
Kutta
Cornwell
Jo Williams Rue
Tom Teas
Standan
Connelaville
Ter Girle
Glowster
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