Troy Boys Triumph Over New Marshfield in County League
Troy high school boys edged New Marshfield 27 to 22 at Coolville to remain atop the Athens county league standings. The Troy girls lost to New Marshfield 22 to 9 in the preliminary game.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1928
Page
11
Plains Tigers hammer Rockfridgs 64 to 17 in Friday game
The Plains Tigers routed Rockfridgs 64 to 17 on Friday night. Player lineups include Avalon Catalina Island Zimmerman and Chicago prospects McCallister Healey Calvey Thompson and more. Rockbridge led by Poling Elick Wharton and Rohnmon faced tough defense as Greens Run and Hollistar played a close girls contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Plains Tigers
Rockfridgs
Plains G
Avalon
Catalina Island
Zimmerman
Chicago
Brandenbers
I Alhere
An Motor
C. A
Cubs
McCallister
McHarg
Joe McCarthy
Thompson
Daniel Healey
Jack Calvey
Ceres
Rockbridge Ga
George Uhie
Poling
Elick
Rohnnon
Wharton
Euite
Pallater Girls
Y Greens
Hollistar
Gene Tunney Plans April Return North From South
New York Feb 18 Gene Tunney heavyweight champion left Miami Beach for the North two weeks ago to handle business matters and now plans to return around April 1. He will head to Speculator New York then spend time in light training to prepare for upcoming summer bouts under Lou Fink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gene Tunney
Miami Beach
Florida
Speculator
Chauncey Dover Girls End Season With Strong Record
Chauncey Dover girls basketball closed their 1927-28 schedule at The Phins on Wednesday night after a 13 wins 2 losses and 1 tie season. They opened December 2 1927 by beating Coolville 15 to 8 and later defeated Cornings Stockport and Middleport while facing Morgan county’s top teams. The club posted 174 points for and 26 against, an average of 21 per game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Masone Hall
Little Hocking
Yellow Jackets
Atheny
Corning
H. R. Lewis
Herman Mees
Leo Philips
Frank Wills
STAI
Buchte
Amesville Med Schools
Gbichtist
Amessilte Inul
Muchler
Andrews
Buchtal
Buske
Dulcher
Nelsonville
Dua Senuels
Alyce Wilson
Amesville
Miss Wilson
Junioy
Buchtel
Chauncey-Dover
Phins
Coolville
Chauncey Girls
Cornings
Perry County
Stockport
Chauncey
Morgan County
Ohio River
Columbus Boxers Hit Hard Weekend Card
Bobby Bridges of Indianapolis was stopped by Joe O Malley of Columbus in the third round after Bridges’ corner threw in the sponge to spare further punishment. Babe Beleco of Newark tangled with Jimmy Perry of Alliance to a draw in eight rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bobby Bridges
Indianapolis
Joe O'Malley
Babe Beleco
Newark
N. J
Jimmy Perry
Alliance
Thirteen Athens County Teams Enter County Class B Tourney
Thirteen Athens County high schools will send teams to Ohio University in Athens for the county class B tournament next Friday and Saturday. More than 80 players, hundreds of local spectators, and a cup from Ohio University as the prize. Teams include Buchtel Green Run Chauncey New Marshfield Amesville Albany Coolville Glouster Hollister The Pisins Lodi Stewart and Cannonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio Univeraily
Buchtel
Greeny Run
Chauncey
New Marshfield
Amesville
Albany
Coolville
Glouster
Hollister
the Pisins
Lodi
Stewart
Cannonville
Athens Messenger Sport
Navy Man Wins Technical Knockout in Navy vs Marines Fight
Gunbert Smith of the United States Navy defeated Joe Lill of the Marines by technical knockout in the sixth round of a ten round schedule. The meet also features Jack Donahue and other local competitors. Hahn and Ray Conger head a 1 000 yard match race at the Kansas City invitational track meet tonight, second winter meeting between the pair after Hahn defeated Conger in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Gunbert Smith
United States Navy
Joe Lill
United States Marines
Jackie Ipa
Donahue
Norristown
Ewerek
Liesclona Covenens
Coer Ah Ee Ee Leiteschiegd Hann
Bosten
Ray Conger
I A. G
Otto Peltzer
Germany
Kansas City Athletic Club
Hahn
Conger
Jowan
Doctor Peitzer
Chicago
Ohio University Loses Game at Oxford Saturday Night
Miami University surprised the Bobcats with stifling defense to win 51 32 in Oxford. Ohio University failed to mount a cohesive attack as Miami dominated on the floor during the Saturday night contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Oxford
Miami
Bobcats
Ohio University Basketeers
Miami University Gymnasium
Ohio
T H Johnson Teaches Boxing At Plains Handicraft Camp
T H Johnson county extension agent led a boxing demonstration at The Plains High School Friday night. He explained head use and scientific technique while the Handicraft club members, who bought gloves with fair winnings, showcased various boxing methods and stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Plains High School
Athens County Fair
Y. H. Johnson
Harvard Loses to Columbia in Stare Competition Fencing Match
In Cambridge Harvard was defeated by Columbia 10 to 7 as the Miami team’s defense faltered in the gym. Burkholder and BuBois misfired on numerous attempts while Taylor and Camfield led Miami with high scoring, despite overall weak defense. Ohio and Miami players posted notable totals in a tense contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
Columbia University
Harvard University
Amail
Burkholder
Bobcat Ater
BuBois
Dependa“Bie
Miami
Bobcat
Taylor
Camfeld
Camfield
Ohio
TN Burkholder
Ekhne
Brammer
Boylees
BuBols
Walton
Hudkins Set for Dundee Title Fight in New York
Aes Hudkins defeats Sergeant Sammy Baker in Madison Square Garden clearing the path for a welterweight title clash with Joe Dundee set for March 23. Dundee, barred in New York, is to be reinstated, with expected gate around $130 000 and a ticketed rematch buzz.
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New York
Joe Dundee
Nebraska Wildcat
Dundee
Sammy Baker
Madison Square Garden
Mest Dundes
the Garden
New York State
Tex Rickard
Anaitae
Iowa City Triumph: Unvsity Beats Chicago 62–17
Iowa City high school or university team earns its first dual swim meet victory in two years defeating Chicago by 62 to 17. The meet highlights strong performances across events and marks a return to form for the Iowa City program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Unnerty
Chicago
Hornsby Goes to St Louis for Braves Winter Quarters
Rogers Hornsby arrived in St Petersburg to prepare for the Boston Braves winter quarters. He defiantly declared that the man who beats him this year will send the leagues into batting chaos. Hornsby, who led the league for six straight years, notes his slump with the Cardinals and partial rebound with the Giants last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
UA Somen
Rogers Hornsby
Boston Braves
St. Petersburg
Cardinals
Giants
Tobin Joins Columbus Senators In American Association
Johnny Tobin former Boston Red Sox outfielder signed by the Columbus Senators of the American Association per local announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Johnny Tobin
Ear
Boston Red Sox
Columbus Senators
American Association
Barvard
De Mave Victor BOSION Wins in Boston Match
Victor De Mave of New York defeated Jack Hum beck of Belgium by ten round decision in Boston. Cuban welterweight Bobby Broun beat Homer Robertson of Boston over ten rounds. Noting Milwaukee wealth, Fred Miller son of a prominent local citizen features in this brief sporting and social clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosion
Mass
Jack de Mave
New York
Jack Humbeck
Belgium
Bobby Broun
Homer, Roberston
Negro
Boston
Tex Rickard Eyes London Fight for Gene Tunney
Promoter Tex Rickard shows strong interest in taking heavy weight champion Gene Tunney to London for a title bout this year but funding remains the hurdle. Jeff Dickson of New Orleans, famed boxing promoter in France, could stand as Rickard's British counterpart if the London venture proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Gene
London
Rickard
Jeff
Frank Grity
United Press
EX Rickard
Gene Tunney
Bank of England
Manggere
MR. Dickson
Tex Rickard
Rutgers Defeats Fordham 45 17 In Swim Meet
Rutgers University swimming team defeated Fordham University by 45 to 17 in New Brunswick New Jersey. The meet highlighted strong performances from Rutgers swimmers and marked a solid home victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Rutgers University
Fordham University
United States Victor in Early Winter Games Boxing Tag
February reports from St Moritz show United States fighter Kino Szeudun advancing in the bout with George Godfrey as part of the winter games build up. William Fiske led a bob sleigh race with a 1 35.9 time while Ernest Casimir Lambert’s Belgium entry and A Gramajo’s Argentine team followed with 1 39.8 and 1 40.1 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Moritz
Switzerland
Tos Angeles
United States
Victor Kino Szeudun
Savrasleke
Helil
George Godfrey
Negro Giant
William Fiske
Secande
Belgium
Ernest Casimir-Lambert
A. Gramajo
American racer Lockhart aims for Beach speed record
Frank Lockhart of Daytona Beach trials on the Daytona Ormond course to surpass Captain Campbell and Major Seagrave. Weathered by a supercharger issue and near crashes, he seeks to show an ultra small car outperforms larger machines in high speed runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fila
USA
Frank Lockhart
Daytona-Ormond Beach
Malcolm Camp Ybeil
Imml
White
Philadelphia
Campbell
Lockhart
Campbell Cane
H. C. D. Seagrave
Olympic sprinter Scho lz Eyes 1926 title defense
In the race Brooklyn February 18 three indoor track events highlight the Metropolitan A A V championships at the Thirteenth Regiment armory. Jack Olson will defend his 60 yards title amid stiff holds from Johnny Lacc ee and Lonie Clarke with top runners in the 600 and 1000 yards races and a strong Sammy Reid Memorial relay field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Association
Iegiment Armory
Jackston Scholz
New York A. C
Johnny Lacyee
Columbia
Senoir
Lonie Clarke
Newark A. C
Cield
Phil Edwards
New York University
Canada
George Leness
Jimmy Connolly
Johnny Holden
Johnny Gore
Princeton
Georgetown
Holy Cross
Willams
Sammy Reid
Chicago Huskies Defeat Illinois 52 to 26 in Strong Showing
Chicago university basketball team showed its best performance of the year by defeating Illinois 52 to 26. The Ma jroonics led early and stayed in control throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicag University
Illnois
Majroonics
Ironton Surrenders Late Lead as Athens Wins Hard Fought Game
Athens high school rallied late in the third quarter to beat Ironton 36 to 23 at the gym. Tigers guard Kates and Vernon Wolfe returned to boost the Athenian defense and offense, while Ironton, led by a late surge, faded as Athens pressed in the final minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Athens
A. HS
FTER
Athens High School
Kates
Tiger
Kenton
Harold Wise
Athenian Tatnee
Vernett Wolfe
Bulldogs
Vernett
Wolfe
Athens Guards
Samus
Trenton
Brammer
Gavin
Kelly
Tigers
Sams
Sse
Senders
Gasin
Criza
Cross
Carmi«chael
Ashions
AES
White Fronten
Hughes
Fe Seeen
Wolte
Carmichael
T Sams
B. Wevsanee
Eeesees
King of Ollo Wesley
Tunney Could Fight Contenders Monthly, Says Reader
A reader suggests Gene Tunney should defend his title by fighting a different contender each month. He argues a monthly round of fights would keep the title active and profitable and allow Tunney to face six prominent challengers including Godfrey Sharkey and Dempsey, while criticizing today’s champion for avoiding danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Godfrey
Jack Dempsey
Frank Geyty
United Press
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Godfreysary
Forl Paotino
Usendun
Jack Sharkey
Jack Delany
Tom Heaney
Johnny Fiske
Lsugbél
Gene
Godfrey
Liepervilla
Harlem
Lmbo
Seees Olympic
Fait Elkins
Jack Mensces
East
Perparing
Delany
Sridge
Risko
Heeney
Sharkey
Pacino
Pactine
Trex III Wins Cuba Cup in Star Class Yacht Race
Havana reports Trex III of Western Longhtland Sound with crew George and B A Ratty won the Cuba cup in the star class yacht race. The article mixes boxing, basketball and other sports notes including Tunney, Godfrey, Wolfe, Athens guards, Ironton Tigers, and Lions club details with scattered game summaries and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Trex
Longhtland Sound
George
B. A. Ratty
Indian Enters Long Race in Cross Country Marathon
Nicholes Quamowahu Hopi Indian runner, winner of the Teng Teland marathon last year, is announced as an entrant in the cross-country marathon starting March 4 in Los Angeles with New York as the goal. Born at Craibl Ariz he has competed in many long distance races. C C Pyle promoter. prizes total over 48500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Nicholes Quamowahu
N. Y
New York
Quamowahu
Craibl
Ariz
Hia
C. C. Pyle
Voight Defeats Held in South Florida Golf Tourney Final
George Voight of Washington defeated Eddie Held of St. Louis five and four in the final round of the South Florida golf tournament held in Palm Beach Florida on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Via
George Voight
Washington
Eddie Held
St. Louis
South Florida
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Troy Ingle
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Gast
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W. Swaim
Carwhristman
Ter
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Fenad
Tz Campbethl
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Miss Fennell
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Big Greens
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Hornsby
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