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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

7

Ohio U Bobcats Rout Lutherans by Forty One

Ohio University Bobcats defeated Lutherans 87 to 46 behind DuBois Brammer and Walton scoring. Keyser led Lutherans with 15 points, while Brammer and DuBois fueled the run with timely baskets as Ohio opened a commanding lead in the second half.

Robert Marriott Ohio Bobcats Grovermen Wittenberg DuBois Walton Brammer Ohioans Joe Keyser Lutheran Ohio Ohio Guard Keyser Bauer Knotts Maurer Griest Burkholder Bobcats Isteps Williams

Tobin Is Pure Federal Product

New York February 15 Johnny Tobin was released by the Boston Red Sox marking the passing of the last purely Federal League product in the majors. He began with the Feds in 1918 and played for St Louis, then Washington before joining Boston.

New York Johnny Tobin Boston Red Sox Tobin Feds St. Louis Feds St. Louis Browns St. Louis Washington Red Sox

Athens Highs Prep for Ironton Tilt in Practice Victory

Athens Big Red basketball team used its full roster to beat Chauncley High School in a lopsided scrimmage. Coach Wise called it the best practice of the year and said upcoming sessions would focus on fundamentals and shooting. The Ironton game looms Friday as a tough test despite Ironton's rough season.

Ironton Big Red Chauncley High School Wise Athens Portsmouth Rivermen

Major Leagues Back Youth Baseball Drive With 50000 Donation

The advisory councils of the American and National leagues voted to contribute 50000 to fund the American Legion national boys baseball tournament. Eligibility is limited to players under seventeen. regional play leads to a "little world series" final. Major leagues aim to boost rookies and revive interest in baseball amid competition from other sports.

Bert M. Demby United Press Star Chicago Advisory Council National Leagues American Legion Legion Kenesaw M. Landis John Heydler E. 8. Barnard

Glouster High School Cagers Defeat Corning In Big Crowd

Glouster high school cagers defeated Corning 81 to 56 before the largest local crowd on record. Glouster led early and held a slim margin throughout, with fast passing and stout defense from the locals. Corning's Green and White also showed quick passing but failed to solve the home defense.

Glouster Glouster High School Corning

Ironton Squad Aims for Offensive Push in Week Ahead

Ironton shows defensive improvement holding Hopkins to 15 points but struggles on offense. Wolfe likely carries scoring for the Big Red with Wittenberg game looming, as Coach Wise plans to test new scorers and reserves to lift aggression before the Ironton contest. Only one game is scheduled Friday with no girls’ or preliminary matchups listed.

Tle Ironton Hopkinsmen Big Red Anid Wolfe Wise Wittenberg Keyser Knotts Putnam Maurer Bauer Ciscictossess Frank Lane Cincinnati Mpire Long Denison

St Xavier College Dedicates New Gym in Cincinnati

A formal dedication was held for a new gymnasium valued at 825000 dollars at St Xavier College in Cincinnati, marking a major campus expansion in the area. The ceremony drew college officials and local figures.

St. Xavier College Cincinnati

Winter Olympics Tests Ice as Sun Thaws Races

The thaw at St Moritz raises fears the games may be cut short as soft ice hampers competition. Irving Jaffee wins the 10000 metre race temporarily after a protest over its cancellation. The event may be run later without points if ice holds, while Clas Thunberg takes the 1500 metres for Finland.

ST. Moritz Switzerland U.R Oslo Norway Henning Olsen Irving Jaffee United States Bernt Evendsen Gustavus T. Kirby Jaffee Clas Thunberg Europe Finland Nowegrians

Wants Haugen's Blanket at the Olympic Winter Games

In Moritz Switzerland February 15 Anders Haugen the American ski jumping champion wore a multi colored Indian blanket around his tall frame drawing attention from spectators who joked he lacked war paint A Belgian millionaire pressed offers watching the event with three bids increasing by one thousand francs each Haugen called the blanket his mascot and said the Belgian could renew on Sunday the 19th past the Olympic competition

Moritz Switzerland Anders Haugen Haugen France

Logan High Prepares for Ironton Game and Lancaster Tilt

Logan high school basketball teams get ready for a home game with Ironton on Saturday night on the local floor while the Logan girls face Lancaster. Coach Meyer hopes for a strong effort after a 25 to 10 win at Crooksville. next week rivals schedule Athena, Jackson, and Wellston on Feb 24 and 25.

Logan Logan High School Ironton Lancaster Meyer Crooksville Athena Jackson Wellston

Sweden’s Hedlund Wins 60 km Ski Race in Four Hours

The 60 kilometre ski race was won by Hedlund of Sweden in four hours, 0 minutes, and 27 seconds. Forty-one contestants competed.

Hedlund Sweden

Pehn Relays Ban Foreign Athletes This Year

Officials of the Pehn relays state they will not invite any foreign athletes to compete this year.

Albany Triumph Over Troy Township In Tight Showdown

Albany defeated Troy Township in a close game with tense final minutes. Key players for Albany included Lindley, Cunningham, Johnson, and Bolin, while Coolville and Weaterveit contributed for their side. Final scores listed show Albany with a narrow win and players accumulating points.

Troy Township Albany Hill Albany Albany Lindley Cunningham Spi Johnson Sveewee Bolin Hotsington

Magee Returns to Majors as Umpire in League

Sherwood Magee, once a major league outfielder, has become a league umpire at age 41 after a shortened playing career dating to 1908. The move marks Magee's return to the game in a new officiating role.

Sherwood Magee

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