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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1926

Page

3

Bob Cats Face Tough Weekend Against Cincinnati and Miami

Ohio University's basketball squad prepares for a demanding weekend with games against Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami University on foreign courts. The Bearcats boast only one loss this season before facing Denison, while Ohio seeks revenge after earlier defeats and relies on guards like Beckwith and Fisenbrey to pace the offense.

Quio University University of Cincinnati Su Riday Miami University Cincinnati Bearcats Denison Ohio Loca Gymnasium Bob Cats Bearcats Queen City Cincinnati Ohio Boys Miami Taylor Grovermen University of Tennessee Charlie Wright Beckwith Fisenbrey

Clever Sencio Emerges as Threat to La Barba in Flyweight

Filipino fighter Clever Sencio, trained by Pancho Villa’s methods, challenged Pancho Villa’s successor in a 12 round no decision bout with Fidel La Barba in Los Angeles. La Barba won four newspapers and lost two, while critics deemed Sencio the tougher foe, nearly earning a decision in a bout that proved Sencio dangerous.

Fidel la Barba Los Angeles Pan Sencio la Barba Vitipino Pancho Villa

Boxing results from Brooklyn and surrounding cities

At Brooklyn Joe Glick stopped Jack West in the tenth. Jack Snyder defeated Lew Hurley in New York ten rounds. Murray Gitlitz beat Jim Sigmund in New Haven eight rounds. In Philadelphia Quintin Romero Projas was stopped by Jack Delaney in four of ten. Eddie Dougherty was knocked out in Philadelphia in the first round. Max Wexley outpointed Marty Gold in Philadelphia six rounds. Nick Quigrelli beat Jack Metz in New York six rounds. Joe Durando defeated Marty Harris in New York six rounds. In McKeesport Cuddy Demarco outpointed Joey Silvers in ten. Teddy Walsh beat Joe Harris in McKeesport six. Marty Mehtle beat Ralph Matzo in McKeesport six.

Brooklyn Joe Glick Jack West Atlantic City Jack Snyder Lew Hurley New York Murray Gitlitz New Haven Max Wexley Marty Gold Philadelphia Nick Quigrelli Jack Metz Pittsburgh Joe Durando Marty Harris McKeesport Cuddy Demarco Charleroi Joey Silvers Teddy Walsh Joe Harris Niles Ohio Marty Mehtle Ralph Matzo Bloomfield

Illinois Track Honors Under Barry Gill Shine At Drake Relays 1923

Illinois under Barry Gill produced standout relays at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Sweet Evans Hughes combined for 42.3 in the 440 yard relay and 1 27.5 in the 880 yard event with Fitch. Evans set top times in the 220 and 200 meter dashes while Fitch tied for Olympic team selection and set a 47.8 semi final mark.

Illinois Barry Gill Orange and Blue Gill Drake Des Moines Sweet Evans Hughes Fitch Ayres Liddell Great Britain Ace

DePaolo wins inaugural 300 Mile auto classic in record pace

Peter DePaolo dominates the 300 mile race in Miami to set a new distance record at 129.29 mph average. He finishes two laps ahead of Harry Hartz with Bob McDonough third and Frank Elliott fourth. Devore takes fifth as DePaolo and Hartz move up from midrace positions amid tire troubles and pit stops.

Miami Fla Peter DePaolo DePaolo Harry Hartz Bob McDonough Frrank R. Elliott Fart Devore DePaolo Tine American Automobile Association Tommy Milton Kansas City Barney Oldfield King Ralph Hepburn Dave Lewis Leon Duray de Paolo Hartz DePaolo Land Hartz Duray Devore Bennett Hill Culver City Cal Earle Cooper

Grange's Promoter Plans Football Eleven For New League

C C Pyle manager of Red Grange and promoter of the new American Football League will meet August Herrmann president of the Cincinnati National League club to discuss placing a football eleven in the league. Pyle will travel to Cincinnati tomorrow after word reached Herrmann today.

Cincinnati Cc. C. Pyle Red” Grange American Football League August Herrmann Cincinnati National League Baseball Club Herrmann Pyle

Remarkable Thoxine throat remedy promises quick relief

A new prescription Thoxine claims to relieve a sore throat in 13 minutes with a money back guarantee. It works internally by eliminating the cause and killing germs, not a gargle, with no iron staining teeth or overdose danger. Convenient to use with a simple swallow.

Athens Big Red Faces Strong Marietta In Key Clash

Athens high school basketball, the Big Red, meets Marietta this Saturday night in the local gym. Marietta boasts top form this season with only one loss, while Athens rebuilt after a Portsmouth defeat and smashed Wellston 53 to 7. The game fuels an old rivalry and features Hart and Strayer of Marietta as standout stars.

Athens High Marietta Cambridge High School Cambridge Hart Strayer Portsmouth Athens Wellston

Young Stribling’s 1924 boxing year recapped

Georgia schoolboy fighter Young Stribling, age 19 in 1924, fought 36 bouts that year. He scored 12 knockouts and earned verdicts in 10 others, with 11 no decisions, one draw, and two losses. Norm Genet won on a foul in six rounds and Jimmy Slattery won a six round decision, the only two to defeat him.

Young Stribling Stribling Norm Genet Jimmy Slattery

Misunderstood Playing Rule Changes In 1926 Baseball

New York dispatch notes confusion over 1926 rule changes. The intentional pass rule remains but the phrase is removed. Sacrifice fly rule extended to allow advancing runners on long flies, debated by leaders. the International League may oppose the mandatory application if ordered by Commissioner Landis.

New York Heydler National League United States International League International Landis

Pinex Cough Syrup Worth While for Quick Relief

Thousands of housewives report saving on cough remedies using a simple Pinex based syrup. Mix 2 1/4 ounces of Pinex with a pint of syrup or molasses for fast relief within 24 hours, easing throat and lung membranes and easing bronchitis or hoarseness. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back by The Pinex Co. Wayne, Ind.

Pinex Co T. Wayne Ind

Painful Joints Relief Advertises Old Dutch Remedy

An advertisement touts Red Mill Haarum Oil in tasteless capsules to end joint pains in ankles knees hips elbows shoulders fingers and wrists. It claims to address the internal cause with guaranteed results or money back and lists druggists as sellers.

Hubbard Sets World Indoor Sprint Mark in 65 Yards

In Ooston on February 23 Dehart Hubbard, a Negro sprinter, broke an 18 year old world indoor record by running 65 yards in 6.45 seconds. He once again matched the time in a later heat and in the final. Hubbard also won the 50 yard dash and placed second in the 30 yard low hurdles.

Oston American Legion Dehart Hubbard Hubbard

Buckeye Honor Goes to Cindy in Cincinnati Victory

Cincinnati Bearcats clinched first place in the BAA by beating Miami at Oxford 46 to 19. Miami had contended for the lead until the defeat, with Denison having handed Cincinnati a season loss earlier. Cincinnati still has two games left, already having defeated both rivals on the schedule.

University of Cincinnati Miami University Oxford Miami Bearcats Denison Granville Cincinnati

Fives to Battle for First in Interfraternity Finals

Final games of the interfraternity basketball season set one-decision clash as Theta Chi and Beta, both undefeated, meet at the Men’s gym to decide first place. Other matches Delta Tau Delta vs Beta Theta Pi and Beta Theta Pi vs Phi Delta Theta do not affect league standings. Following season end, league champions and runners up join freshmen in a separate elimination tournament starting Thursday night.

Theta Chi Beta Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Phi Delta Theta

Pomeroy Boys and Girls Sweep Middleport Wins

In Pomeroy Ohio on February 23 the Pomery high teams defeated Middleport in a doubleheader at the K of P hall. The boys won 29 to 16 with a strong late run, and the girls won 20 to 11 with steady play. Referee Rupp of Athens officiated both games.

Pomeroy, O Pomeroy Middleport High Schools K. of P. Hall Pomeroy Girls Rupp Athens

Motor Fatalities Reported in New York

Two people died and seven were injured in motor vehicle accidents across New York within the past 24 hours. Police and emergency services responded to multiple crash sites as authorities investigate the incidents and urge safe driving.

New York

Veteran AL hurler to wear Braves in 1926 after waiver sale

The veteran American League pitcher will join the Boston Braves for 1926 after being purchased from the Yankees at the waiver price. He previously played for the White Sox Yanks Senators and Browns with a peak season in 1924 as a Nationals leader posting 16 wins and 11 losses.

Eteran Boston Braves Yankees Mogridge White Sox Yanks Senators Browns Nationals

Dressen First Cincinnati Red Reports for Florida Camp

Charles Dressen utility infielder for Cincinnati Nationals is first out of town Red to report at the club office for the trip to the training camp in Orlando Florida next Saturday night.

Dressen Cincinnati Charles Dressen Cincinnati Nationals Orlando Fla

Rosenbergs Keep ABL Lead With Sixth Straight Victory

The Cleveland Rosenbergs defeated Rochester 32-30 to maintain an undisputed lead in the American Basketball League. The win marks the club’s sixth consecutive victory.

Rosenbergs Cleveland Cleveland Rosenbergs Rochester

Wesleyan Defeats Denison in Buckeye Athletic Association Game

Wesleyan won 85 to 23 over Denison in Delaware as the Buckeye Athletic Association race narrows. The half ended 17 apiece with six lead changes, and Wesleyan moved to second in the standings after the win.

Delaware Wesleyan Denison Buckeye Athletic Association B. F. Lamme Berno Turney Helwig Cesceses Blickle Ecove Curry Ashbrook Nicholson Behan Bacon Wabash Ame pire—Drumm Marietta

Arena under construction for Tune vs Stribling bout

Miami promoter Jess Baugh says the new arena for the March 12 bout between Gene Tunney and Young Stribling will seat 38 000, finish in ten days, and employ 160 carpenters. He projects a 300000 gate.

Miami Arena Miami Fla Gene Tuneney Young Jess Baugh Baugh Baughg

Logan Sim School Easily Defeats McArthur 39 to 18

Logan Sim school basketball team rolled past McArthur high 39 to 18 on Friday night. Coach Meyer gave second string players a chance and several showed good progress in the Logan, Ohio game.

Logan Lancaster Logan Sim McArthur High Meyer

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