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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1930

Page

7

Ohio University Bobcats Baffle Denison 32 to 30 on Road

Ohio University Bobcats suffered a 32 to 30 upset at Denison Saturday night as they brace for three remaining games. They face Wittenberg at home Wednesday, then Cincinnati and Marietta to close the season with renewed effort.

Denison University Ohio University Graverites Wittenberg University of Cincinnati Cats Herman Lutherans Bobcats Ohioans Springfield Ittenberg Buckeye University Ofincinnati Bearcats Berwanger Ohio Wesleyan Hicans Marietta Cbcats

Defiance Five Remains Atop Cage Standings

Defiance leads the Northwest Ohio Conference with a half game edge as Bluffton and Bowling Green vie for position. Bluffton beat Concordia 31 to 20 after stepping out of league play while Findlay battles Findlay for last place amid a weekend without conference games.

Bluffton Northwest Ohio Gonfalon Bluffton College Bowling Green Epledo Findlay

Bishop Teams to Be Active

Five Ohio Wesleyan University athletic teams are scheduled for action. The Bishop basketball team meets Denison in Granville Wednesday February 19 for its final Buckeye Conference game and closes its season at home against Wittenberg Saturday. The swimming team faces Western Reserve in Cleveland Friday night. Gymn team meets Ohio State in Columbus Saturday. Track dual with Michigan State College indoors at Mast Lansing Saturday afternoon. Wittenberg fencing team visits OWU here at the same time.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Bishop Buckeye Denison Granville Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Cleveland Bishop Gym Ohio State Columbus Michigan State College Mast Lansing Cincinnati Cincinnati U Bishops Miami Ohie UU Wealeeyan Ohio U Wesleyan Bearcats Cliney Ohio Wemevan Cincinnat Ui Conference Ciney Athena Mian Pet. T Ohio Mint

Simpson to Run 60 Yard Dash in New York Debut

George Simpson of Ohio State, noted as the only sprinter to clock 9.25 for 100 yards, will compete in the 60 yard dash at the New York Athletic Club indoor games in Madison Square Garden. He faces James Daley Holy Cross Sidney Krieselhorst John H. McDonald Yale Ben Hand Princeton Lamoyne Boyle Pennsylvania and Bob Weise Frank Hussey from N Y A C.

New York U.P George Simpson Ohio State University New York Athletic Club Madison Square Garden Simpson James Daley Holy Cross Sidney Krieselhorst John H. McDonald Yale Ben Hand Princeton Lamoyne Boyle Pennsylvania Bob Weise Frank Hussey

Wooster Stakes Lead In Ohio Conference Race

Wooster defeated Akron Zippers 40 to 30 to maintain sole possession of the Ohio Conference lead. Heidelberg’s Student Princes beat Otterbein 82 to 42 to stay in title contention. Other results included Capital 62 Hiram 29 and Muskingum 47 Marietta 25 with a week of scheduled games across the league. Kent State fell to Youngstown YMCA 32 to 30.

Cleveland U.R Wooster Akron Zippers Ohio Baldwin- Wallace Princes of Heidelberg Otterbein Capital Hiram Muskingum Marietta Western Reserve Case Mt. Union Alliance Kenyon Senyon Ohio Northern Ada Akron Zanesville Heidelberg Columbus St. Xavier Baldwin Wallace Berea Westerville Mr. Union Xavier Daytona Kent State Youngstown Y. M. Cc. A

Hemsley to Join Pirate Camp Tuesday

Ralston Hemsley from Metges County signs a 1930 Pirates contract with a salary boost and heads to California training camp with the Pirates advance battery men. The Syracuse product leaves Pittsburgh tomorrow for the camp.

Pomeroy Pittsburgh Pirates Ralston Hemsley Metges County Pittsburgh Pirates California Lemesley Syracuse

Pioneers Prepare To Meet Wesleyan In Final Home Game

Marietta fans brace for a longtime rival as West Virginia Wesleyan visits the Field House for the season finale. Cebe Ross’s Bobcats arrive with a fast, powerful lineup and a win over Stadsvold’s West Virginia University quintet, signaling a tough test for the Pioneers.

Marietta West Virginia Wesleyan Fuads Martin College Bobcats Buckhannon West Virginia Pioneers Cebe Ross Bobcat Basketeers Field Ross Mountaineer Stadsvold West Virginia University Wesleyan

Elder Breaks World Indoor 60 Meter Record Before Quitting

New York Feb 17 Jack Elder of Notre Dame set a world indoor 60 meter mark of 7.0 seconds at the Metropolitan AAU championships. He then announced retirement from competition saying this is the last time I would run. Elder won the race by yards, beating 0:07 2-10 former record holder Bob McAllister of New York.

New York U.P Jack Elder Notre Dame Elder Johnny McHugh Metropolitan Thirteenth Regiment Armory Bob McAllister

Error in score for Hollister Chauncey girls game

A correction notes the Chauncey girls defeated Hollister 82 to 19 instead of 2 to 29 as initially reported. The Feb. 17 score error appeared in the Hollister Chauncey basketball game write up.

Glouster Hollister-Chauncey Chauncey Girls Hollister Girls Chauncey

Judith Knight Hides in Manhattan After Escape

Judith Knight flees her home marriage plan and travels to New York City. With less than $50, she searches for a cheap hotel, endures the subway ride and bustling streets, and checks into a low-cost room near Columbus Circle as she lines up next steps in her uncertain two week exile.

Judith Expresson Arthur Knight Miss Tupper Arthur Manhattan Judith Knight Columbus Circle Andy Craig Andy Subway Express Broadway Judith Cameron Fulton

Donie Bush to Lead White Sox Rebuild Effort

Donie Bush will start the task of rebuilding the Chicago White Sox after resigning from a prior post. With four hard hitting outfielders and several promising pitchers, Bush aims to lift a team that finished low in recent seasons.

Donie Bush Chisox New York Chicago White Sox Donte Bush Fittshureh White Sox Bush Washington Pirates Secont Whites Sox Shirea Reynolds Warwood

Light Heavies In Dispute As To Title Man

Recognition of Jimmy Slattery as world champion stirs the light heavyweight division with expected big gates. Rosenbloom, Johnson, and Loughran are eyed as rivals, while White Sox prospects Jolley and Harris shape the outfield and pitching staff in spring speculation.

New York Keb Lie Jimmy Slattery Jacek Dedaney Paul Berlenba Tommy Lourhran Slattery Maxie Rosenblooma Philadelphia Buffalo Rosenbloom Larry Johson Chicago Johnson Leo Mitchell Joe Sekura Fred Lenhart Pete Latas Madison Square Garden Garden Johnsson Mickey Walker Lirele Leo Lomatki Tommy Loughran Jack Sharkey Pierre Charlies Miami Joey San Francisco Dave Harris Portland Pacific George Breckerby Wace Texas Lenawee Jimmy Moore Dallas White Sox Jolley Roy Johnson Detroit Port Averill Cleveland Jottey Harris Providence Moore Blackerby Lee Reynolds Rivatwood Hoffman Metzler Watwood Nils Cissell BU Humefield Jamie Smith Hirmningham Irving Jeffries U. of Bodlaney Willie Kamm Ted Tyons Alphonse Thomas Hled Faber Are Us Vievasier Vat Caraway Topeka

Illini Lose To Notre Dame End Historic Indoor Streak

Notre Dame defeated Illinois 6 2 to 8 2 in an indoor meet, snapping Illinois 24 straight victories over the Irish. Wisconsin and Northwestern dominated the quadrangle meet, placing ahead of Ohio State and an underclass Northwestern sprinter, Zach Ford, won the 40 yard dash edging Charles Root.

Chicago Marty Gill University — of Illinois Chicago Maroons Wisconsin Northwestern Ohio State Maroons Badgers Zach Ford George Simpson Charles Root Ford

Buckeyes Meet Illini for Big Conference Showdown

Illinois travels to Columbus to face Ohio State in a pivotal Western Conference clash as the Illini push for third place. Ohio State aims to rebound after a strong defensive display that slowed Purdue in a recent meeting. Northwestern hosts Minnesota in a separate non-title contest.

Showley Asks Reds To Buy Alarm Clocks

Cleveland report says Donte Bush and Dan Howley push strict morning workouts for White Sox and Reds. Players must report by 9 to 10 a.m. at the ballparks and breakfast by 9 with daily workouts through July. Howley and Bush vow firm discipline and readiness.

Showley Reds Cleveland Donte Bush Dan How Bush Art Shires Whit Sox Shires Beardes White Sox Mr. Bush Redland Field Cincinnati Dan Howley Howley Dan Ake

Wesleyan Leads Buckeye Conference Title Chase

Wesleyan holds first place in the Buckeye Association race after a win over Miami while Cincinnati and Denison stumble. Wesleyan stands 6-1 atop the standings, with Cincinnati 5-1 and Ohio U 3-4. Denison and Miami drop to the cellar with 1-5 records. Wesleyan closes the schedule at Denison next Wednesday.

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