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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
11
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Ohio University Bobcats routed Wittenberg 43 to 31 on their home floor. Key players Eislee and Rarick led the Lutherans while Brammer, Koeterba, Trace and Westhower fueled Ohio’s decisive victory in a fast, balanced game.
Granville February 20 U R Lowry Denison sparked a 38 27 Denison win over the Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan as Cincinnati University moved back into first place in the Buckeye Association standings. The Bearcats face Ohio University Saturday with a possible title clincher. Denison’s win lifts Granville’s club from the cellar while Miami remains last. Cincinnati already beat Dayton and holds a five game streak broken by cripples and ineligibles. Ohio Wesleyan stands 6 2, Cincinnati 5 1, Ohio U 4 8 0, Denison 2 5 6, Miami 1 6 0.
Donie Bush directed a strenuous White Sox workout in San Antonio as they await Art Shires who is due Sunday. Officials say Shires is seeking 25000 dollars but no chance exists he will receive that amount.
New York Yankees announce all players except Babe Ruth and Tory Lazzeri are under 1980 contracts. Lazzeri has accepted terms and is expected to sign. Col. Jacob Ruppert will depart for spring training on March 1, as discussions over Ruth’s salary are slated for that period.
Chicago Feb 20. Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey faces a demand from the National Boxing Association asking if he intends to fight again. Manager Leonard Sacks says an answer is expected soon as Dempsey vacationes in California. The NBA's move relates to the Scott Sharkey winner and any title bout.
Nelsonville High boys head to Ironton for a final league game with slim chances after losses to Logan and a winless run against Athens. A victory would give five wins and one defeat to seal second place. Nelsonville High girls end season at Lancaster after 18 11 defeat at home.
Whichone and Boojum, top juvenile runners of 1929, will not race in the Kentucky Derby next May. Trainer Tom Healy of H. P. Whitney said the scratching was for reasons not disclosed. Whichone had earned $135,455 as a juvenile and Boojum $57,650 last season.
The season ends this week with Hollister meeting Amesville at Hollister gym on Friday night and Glouster facing Stewart in Glouster. Both Glouster and Stewart are formidable this season and Saturday’s game will decide the county championship.
Capital University defeated Ohio Northern 37 to 33 in a fast Ohio Conference game at Ada. The Capital Lutherans trailed 14 to 13 at halftime but surged in the final period to secure the win with center Mechling starring for Capital.
New York reports that Madison Square Garden plans to push the Sharkey Scott Schmeling winner toward the world title, but Schmeling’s reluctance, Campolo’s rising threat, and past contenders like Stribling and Loughran mix in a tense bout to determine the challenger. The NBA questions Dempsey’s return, challenging the plan.
British featherweight champion Phil Scott prepares for his February 27 bout with Jack Sharkey by training at the Oasis Club in Palm Beach before 1000 guests. Fellow fighter Tommy Loughran joins Scott for sparring as social events unfold with tea, dancing, and notable attendees from finance and industry.
Ken Yon stepped out and beat Otterbein 32 to 26 in an Ohio Conference basketball game here last night after taking a safe lead in the first half. Stock and Gibson, forwards, starred.
The New York Giants opened their training season in San Antonio with a two hour workout led by coach Dave Bancroft. Shortstop Travis Jackson and pitcher Jack Secdlt, star holdouts, attended but did not partake in the drills.
New manager Bill McKrechhieo plans major changes as Boston Braves add fourteen new players. The lineup focuses on infielders and outfielders with limited pitching upgrades. Key recruits include Johnny Neun Russell Rollings Walter Berger and Randolph Moore. Pitchers Alonzo Smith Bob Brown John Clough join, while Byrd Seibold and Brandt return. Catching remains thin with Spohrer Gowdy Cronin as the options.
Savannah open action begins with 40 entrants at the Savannah course. Play features Tiger Jones, Harry Cooper, Horton Smith, and Ed Dudley posting near par scores and several rounds under 74 for the 5065 yard layout. Cooper led early as competitors tackle the tough, rolling terrain amid Civil War era references.
Three New York Giants players were excused from practice in San Antonio on February 20. Pitcher Ralph Judd has an infected heel, rookie infielder Frank McCrough nursing a split finger, and expensive rookie pitcher LeRoy Parmales wrenched an ankle.
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