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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

7

Bobcats Travel to Delaware in Bid to Tie Series with Bishops

The Bobcats depart for Delaware aiming to even the season series after a 41 to 27 loss to Ohio Wesleyan. Ohio state notes past results with Wesleyan and lists the players on the trip, with a busy schedule of Buckeye Athletic Association and Ohio Conference games ahead this week.

Bobcat Delaware Ohio Methodists Wesleyan Bobcats Eisenbrey Walton Burkholder DuBois Bayless Macklin McKinley Shirley Williams O'Neill Jeffery Kennard Bonified

Ohio State Faces Indiana as Big Ten Lead At Stake

Ohio State basketball travels to Bloomington to meet Indiana, the conference leader, in a pivotal Big Ten clash. Purdue’s recent 33 to 29 upset after Saturday’s home loss loosens the standings while Wisconsin’s loss earlier shifts the race. Indiana holds six wins and one loss, with Ohio State and Wisconsin chasing.

Ohio State Indiana Bloomington Ind Baldwin-Wallace Berea Firam Heidelberg Tiffin Otterbein Capital Columbus Dayton Wittenberg Spring- Marietta Denison Granville Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Fnttham Cedarville Cedar- Wille Duquesne Muskingum New Concord Toledo Bluffton Northern Ken Ohio State University Indiana University Purdue Bucks Boilermakers Wisconsin Badgers Big Ten

Jeedle in His Lung Causes Fatality in Rotherhithe

In Rotherhithe England an incident leads to death as a swallow of a foreign object lodged in the chest. Andrew Cullen reportedly involved in the event and investigation continues.

Jeedle Rotherhithe Eng Andrew Cullen

Johnny Vacca Rises as Bantam Contender in Boston

Johnny Vacca, a new Boston sensation, shocked flyweight champion Videl La Barba by beating him four times in a bout he fought for the thrill rather than money. He declined pay, aiming to win the bantam title and prove his claim in the ring.

Johnny Vacca Boston Vacca Videl la Barba Vacea LaBarba la Barba

San Francisco plans rival swim stunt with prizes

San Francisco residents intend a publicity stunt like Los Angeles as they prepare a bay and Alameda Island event offering prizes of 1000 and 500 dollars. No William Wrigley presence is noted, but local envy is clear.

San Francisco Golden Gate Los Angeles William Wrigley Bay Alameda

Pitcher Grover Alexander deemed NL's most deceptive by Eddie Collins

Eddie Collins says Grover Alexander is the most deceptive National League pitcher he has faced, more so than Christy Mathewson. He adds Alexander's control rivals Matty's.

Eddie Collins Grover Alexander Mathewson Alexander Matty

Plague Report in Lisbon Seventeen Bubonic Cases Found

Seventeen cases of bubonic plague have been discovered in Lisbon Portugal. Health authorities monitor contacts and await test results while warning residents to avoid crowded spaces.

Portugal Lisbon

Legion Team Defeats Logan In Bowling League Showdown

American Legion bowlers beat Logan Clayworkers 2605 to 2572 in a Logan inter city match. It’s the first of a three game series with the next game set for Logan Alleys and the third to follow later as leaders collide.

American Legion Feaders Logan Legion Barstow Johnson Walker Wee Be Logan Clayworkers Clare Wc Ieach Hamilton Bell Wc

Duffy Scouting for Red Sox Ties to Hall Engi News

Hughey Duffy famed for a .488 lifetime batting average in 1894 continues in baseball ties. He scouts for the Boston Red Sox. Mrs. R L Benson’s gossip led Joseph Payne to win a $3000 verdict against her husband.

Duffy Hughey Duffy Badsball Boston Red Sox

County Class B Tournament Set for Ohio Gym

Eleven Class B teams enter the tenth annual county tournament hosted by the Ohio High School Athletic Association at Ohio University. Games begin Friday afternoon and continue Saturday, with matchups including Chauncey Marshfield Albany Canaanville Coolville Gouster Hollister The Plains and Stewart.

Ohio High School Athletic Nation Ohio University Chauncey Marshfield Albany Canaanville Coolville Gouster Hollister the Plains Stewart Rus of Winsterwald Wil Jarehfield Amesville Joolvilie Giouster Vai Stewart Chauney Amensville

Dempsey Favored for Rematch Amid Talks with Maloney

Promoter Humbert Fugazy offers 860000 for a Dempsey versus Jim Maroney bout. Gene Normile says Dempsey’s camp would likely accept if no larger bid arrives. Expect Dempsey to face Maloney, with Tex Rickard staging the event likely between Christmas and Independence Day.

Henry EL. Farrell United Press New York Humbert Fugazy Tex Rickard Fugazy Rickard Jack Dempsey Jim Maroney Jack Delaney Los Angeles Gene Normile Dempsey Maloney Tex Righard Gene Tunney Marine

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