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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
9
Bearcats draw Cincinnati in a crucial tie as Ohio University hosts a late season challenge. Rice coached squad eyes a return to action and a possible undisputed lead with key players returning from injuries.
The Marietta Pioneers visit for a decisive rematch with the High Bulldogs. Marietta’s center and guard pairings feature Sutton Eyes and W Curtis, while McKinley anchors the regular lineup to counter Benton and Smith. Wagner is sidelined by illness as the Athens Second team and Marietta Reserves open the program.
Preford Gas ears led teams with high totals as he rolled 780 and 846 in three games while his squad beat the City League rivals. Otha and Bell Miller starred for the ice makers as Moore-Ross split a series with Way Shoe and Betas posted strong tallies in the week’s bowling action.
Roy E. Tillotson, Miami University basketball coach for six years, tendered his resignation effective in June. He did not reveal future plans or the reason. Miami’s current season has been among the most disastrous in school history with only one BA A game won in six starts. Wilmington College also posted a 18-1- start by defeating Antioch College 19 to 12, while reserves beat Antioch second team 25 to 17.
Cincinnati recreation commission proposes forming an Amateur Baseball Association as a retaliation to Cleveland fed rules. The plan invites tri state cities to join the new body as it shapes its rules and structure.
Chicago basketball is again hit by bad luck as star Paul Stephenson injures his leg and may miss tomorrow night's game against Wisconsin. Jack Anderson, a 140 pound forward, is slated to start in his place.
Ann Arbor Michigan February 21 Spring football practice has started under Coach Harry Kipke with about 100 candidates expected to try for the Wolverines this season.
Lafayette Indiana February 21 Pur due University baseball candidates will report Saturday afternoon for the first full squad drill of the season.
Champaign Illinois hosts the Western conference dual track meet with Ohio State the National Inter collegiate champion facing Illinois. Illinois suffered a of Notre Dame last Saturday marking its first indoor dual defeat since 1916.
San Antonio reports Manager Donie Bush will relocate the Chicago Cubs practice site after the Giants require two daily sessions and cannot share their diamond, forcing a change in Cubs schedule.
Larry Johnson the Chicago Negro light heavyweight meets veteran Pete Latzo at Madison Square Garden. Johnson predicts early stoppage of Latzo then plans a four round knockout of Maxie Rosenbloom and a title bout with Jimmy Slattery.
Logan welcomes Wellston for a Friday double header with both boys and girls teams. Coach Ted Sawyer aims to spark a stronger showing after a disappointing last week. Wellston girls are a strong unit with only one loss this season, avenged by Lancaster in a return game.
The Chicago White Sox travel plan shows a game set at Van Daeke Stadium next week. Team officials confirm schedule details and match dates with local authorities.
Purdue’s conference leading team with eleven players heads to Minneapolis to face Minnesota on Saturday night. The Boilermakers are favored to maintain their undefeated record.
Michigan basketball heads to Bloomington to face Indiana Saturday night with possible changes to the lineup. Norman Daniels may start at forward in place of Kanitz as the Wolverines shuffle positions before the game.
Washington plans to carry the 1929 lineup with eight new players added mostly as free agents. Manager Walter Johnson expects the team to challenge for the pennant barring injuries, led by pitchers Jones Marberry Hadley Liska Thomas Braxton and bats like Ruel Spencer Tate and Jester behind a steady infield featuring Judge Cronin Bluege Hayes Myer and McLeod.
In Miami a heated build up for Phil Scott of England versus Jack Sharkey of Boston dominates boxing chatter. Promoters and commissions voice confident predictions, yet bettors show little action. Training shifts to Miami Beach with Scott exercising at Oasis Club and Campolo delivering notable sparring feats as Risko and others draw local attention ahead of the bout.
Coach Dave Bancroft will have the New York Giants hold two practice sessions daily due to an unusually high number of young players in camp.
Ohio Board of Clemency grants paroles or conditional releases to 128 of 205 applications from Mansfield Reformatory. The board revokes 24 paroles. Among those released is Gilbert Helwig of Perry County, convicted of auto stealing, for a two year parole.
The Savannah open golf tournament in Savannah Georgia moves into the second 18 hole qualifying round with Bobby Jones carding 67 seven under par as the day’s feature. Emmet French and Jeff Adams tied for second with 68. Bill Mehlhoern scored a hole in one as 64 of 93 entrants remain for Saturday’s 86 hole conclusion.
New York Yankees depart for spring training in St Petersburg Florida tonight with the official party led by pitchers Foster Edwards and Fred Die Heimach catcher Bill Karion and secretary Mark Roth. The remaining 22 players will join the group in St Petersburg on Sunday.
Defiance Yellow Jackets defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 28 to 24 to solidify first place in the Northwest Ohio Conference. Defiance opened with a fast start and built a lead early, then withstood a late rally as the final whistle blew.
Stella Walsh of Cleveland wins the 60 meter at the Canadian National Indoor Championships, beating Cook of Montreal and Jane of Toronto. Her victory echoes her Millrose performance, as rivals receive ovations and Leigh Miller defeats George Simpson in another 60 meter race.
The Athens Messenger previews its new mystery serial Murder Backstairs starring Bonnie Dundee. The opening installment debuts February 25 with a house party at millionaire Berkeleys where Doris Matthews, a lady's maid, is murdered. The reader is invited to solve the case as clues unfold.
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