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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1929

Page

9

Ohio University wrestlers to meet Kent Normal in final home match

Ohio University plans a return clash with Kent Normal at 3 p.m. in the Men's Gymnasium ending the season with a strong showing. Captain Begala aims for a final fall, while new wrestlers Loucks and Woolweaver debut in key classes as Olsonmen fight through ineligibilities. County Class B guests will attend the post-match shootout.

Vic Sherow Messenger Ohio University Kent State Normal Ohio Kent Ohio State Penn State Parkersburg High School Marshall College Kent Normal Michigan State Claude McMillion Glass Burkhardt Loucks Woolweaver Joe Hegala Kraft Maibauer Begala

Naval Cruisers Bill Expected to Pass Today

Washington Feb 22 The naval cruisers appropriations are expected to pass in the Senate late today leaving the 24 million prohibition enforcement increase among doubtful measures before adjournment a week from Monday The filibuster against the naval bill was broken yesterday as only 51 votes stood to oppose its consideration Opponents saw further resistance useless and agreed on a ten minute debate limit at 3 pm today The prohibition increase predicate remains baffling leaders

Washington U.P Senate Congress

Son Quits After 35 Day Hunger Strike at New Tee O

After fasting 35 days to press his father, Conrad claimed victory before quitting. The hunger strike aimed to compel George Conrad to join the church. Rev. Ray Dotson, recently converting the son, disapproved. The father denounced the stunt as fanaticism.

Newtee O Fred . Conrad Ray Dotson George Conrad

Fighters in Pink Edge Toward Miami Beach Bout

Young Stribling and Jack Sharkey near peak condition for their Miami Beach match with gate receipts near 300000. Sharkey trains through the day while Stribling, down to 181 pounds, prepares with a hard workout as referee Lou Magnolia is set to supervise.

Miami Beach Frank Getty United Press Fla WU P Young Stribling Jack Sharkey Tex Rickard Johnny Buckley Sharkey Lou Magnolia Flamingo Park Arena Belle Isle Herbert Hoover

Akron Club May Lose Franchise In Central League

Akron baseball officials warned the Central League that the Akron club could be voided within a week if a buyer is not found, with South Bend ready to join as the sixth team. John McCloskey said Ike Sablosky is willing to sell, while efforts seek Akron investors to operate the ballpark.

Akron U.R South Bend John McCloskey McCloskey Ike Sablosky Dallas Tex

Bobcats Host Bearcats In Buckeye Conference Tilt

Ohio Bobcats meet Cincinnati Bearcats in Men's Gymnasium aiming to halt a slide and avenge a 36 34 loss last month. Earley and Popp lead Bearcats, while Franz Johnson Buck guard and Grover’s lineup anchor Ohio with a preliminary Athens Marietta High School clash and local CL B teams as guests.

Earley Popp Cincinnati Athens Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Bobcats Buckeye Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Queen City Outfit Gervers Berwanger Franz Johnson Buck Marietta

Mt Union Triumphs Over Muskingum in Low-Scoring Clash

Mt Union defeated Muskingum 28 to 21 in an Ohio Conference basketball game. The contest resembled a grind it out gridiron battle due to many fouls. Regulars rested late as Bickle was held without a field goal by tight Mt Union defense.

Muskies U.R Muskingum Mt. Union Ohio Bickle

Governor appoints deputy state fire marshal

Governor Myers Y. Cooper announces the appointment of Bill Clifford Ariana as deputy state fire marshal. The new deputy marshal is an actor who has been on the stage for 35 years.

Ice Imbus Myers Y. Cooper Bill 8 Clifford Ariana Marshall

Must Have Been Some Horseplay From Art to Ace

The Hudkins brothers Art and Ace watched the Loughran Emanuel bout and boasted that Ace could beat both fighters, claiming a knockout and a promised $75,000 if Loughran defended his light heavyweight title. It is unlikely Ace will meet Loughran or Emanuel as Emanuel faced Mickey Walker and Loughran targets heavier weights.

Los Angeles Calif Art Ace Hudkins Loughran-Emanuel Brother Art Brother Ace Loughran Emanuel Mickey Walker

Dog Sled Derby narrows to two mushers in Quebec race

The Eastern International Dog Sled Derby in Quebec pits Frank Dupuis, province lighthouse keeper, against Leonhardt Seppalla, Alasmers musher, as the second of three forty mile laps unfolds. Dupuis led the first lap with a 3 hour 22 minute 42 second run while Seppalla was 6 minutes 18 seconds back at 3:29.

Quebec U.R Frank Dupuis Leonhardt Seppalla Alasmers Dupuis Seppalla

Bucky Harris Noted for Rapid Double Plays at Second

Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris is praised as one of the fastest second basemen in turning double plays, with some experts calling him the quickest in the big leagues.

Bucky Harris Detroit Tigers

Logan Dodgers Beat Junction City In Semi Pro Tilt

Logan Dodgers 11 Junction City 8 in a Wednesday game. Hansel Dry Cleaners girls win 19 to 5. Iles led Logan boys, Evelyn Hunsacker top scorer for girls with ten points. Dorothy Wolf scored seven for visitors. Teams tied at two wins each. rematch set for March 5 in Bremen on neutral floor.

Logan Logan Dodgers Junction City Hansel Dry Cleaners Iles Logan Boys Evelyn Hunsacker Dorothy Wolf Dodgers Bremen

Halliday Honored as OWU Captain for Final Game

Delaware Feb 22 John Red Halliday of Gallipolis was elected honorary captain of the Ohio Wesleyan basketball team for his final college appearance against Wittenberg tonight. Halliday earned all Buckeye honors at guard last season and has played three years for OWU.

Delaware John “Red Halliday Gallipolis Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg Buckeye

Nelsonville Greyhounds Lead Southeastern Ohio League Standings

The Nelsonville Greyhounds maintain a perfect 6 0 record atop the Southeastern Ohio League basketball standings as Feb games wrap up. Other teams listed include New Boston Pomeroy Middleport Logan G&G Wellston Gallipolis and Trenton with varied records and points totals. Toledo Defeats Bluffton 33 27 as Smith nets 13 and Williams stars for Bluffton in the visitors’ win.

Nelsonville Greyhounds Southeastern Ohio Athletic League W. L Nelsonville Trenton Pomeroy Middleport Logan G&g Wellston Gallipolis New Boston Toledo Bluffton Bluffton U.S Bluffton Smith Williams

Baseball and Vaudeville Gossip From Old Time Baseball

The text reports on sports and entertainment chatter from the era. It notes the Yankees abandoning deals due to failing to land a Boston pitcher named Morris and mentions Dazzy Vance seeking a high contract. It also cites Brooklyn terms, a $7500 weekly vaudeville offer for Der Herr Schmelling, and management shifts at Boston Garden.

Yanks Boston Morris Dazzy Vance Brooklyns der Herr Schmelling Germany Dave Bancroft Tack Hardwick Harvard Boston Garden Jim Braddock Tom Heeney Heeney

Kinney Matsuyama Fails To Win In New York Tourney

Kinney Matsuyama, sensation of the recent balk-line billiard tour, failed to win a single match at the 1928 Washington tournament in New York, marking a stark setback for the rising star.

Kinney Matsuyama New York Washington

Kauffman Wins First Bout in Columbus Wrestling Event

In Columbus, Kauffman defeated Banaski in an early match, securing the first double crotch hold at 10 34. Bangski claimed the second win with a slam at 17 04, and Kilonte to Alexander and Ray won the final at 25 seconds. Other results list Mount Union 28, Juniata 37, Toledo 33, Wilmington 26, Dayton 22.

Columbus Kauffman Banaski Oklahoma Etee Kauffman Bangski John Kilonte Alexander Ray Carpent Gus Kallio Fox Toledo Bluttted Bliss Lazarus Wilmington Dayton

In Same City Never Play Washington and Lee

In Virginia the schools M I and Washington and Lee avoid athletic clashes due to student body tensions, keeping the teams in the same town but never meeting on the field or court.

Washington and Lee WY. M. I Virginia

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