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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1927

Page

9

Ohio Wesleyan topples Athens in holiday clash 41 to 22

Ohio Wesleyan defeated Athens 41 to 22 in a post holiday game. Lancaster beat Buckeye Tech 41 to 32 as both teams struggled on the floor with tight defense and limited scoring in the war era matchup, Bayless and Hughes scoring for the winners.

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Baseball Prepares for a Big Year

New York reports spring training under way as major league clubs ready for 1928. Giants manager John McGraw aims to celebrate his 25th year with a pennant while rosters shift with Hornsby and Roush. Athletics and Yankees loom as contenders with Cobb Coling Wheat fueling veteran balance. Indians and Tigers also seen as threats in a widened pennant race.

New York New York Giants Philadelphia Athletics John McGraw St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Giants McGraw Rogers Hornsby Eddie Roush Burleigh Grimes Adolfo Tuane Connie Mack Ansell Athletics New York Yankees Ty Cobb Eddie Colling Zach Wheat Cleveland Indians Yankees Deroit Tigers Tigers

Bishops Eye Buckeye Title in Crucial Miami Showdown

Ohio Wesleyan defeats Ohio University 41 to 32 and narrows gap to Denison for Buckeye A A championship. A win over Miami tomorrow could tie Wesleyan with Denison for first. Denison leads if Wesleyan loses. Denison idle before final games. Marietta routed 45 to 22 in outside play.

Delaware U.2 Buckeye A. A Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Ohio University Denison Miami Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye A. A Wesleyan Oxford Buckeye Marietta

Fox Hunts In Sea At Dunstanburgh

A fox leaped into the sea to escape hounds and was chased for half a mile by two dogs before being killed. The incident occurred near Dunstanburgh.

Dunstanburgh Hng

Pierre Landry Janci Emerges as New French Tennis Star

Pierre Landry, 23, described as a rising French tennis sensation, draws comparisons to Borotra and Lacoste. Labeled as potential Davis Cup material, he recently won the Ireland championship and could be listed among top contenders challenging the United States in the trophy.

Pierre Landry Janci Landry Borotra Lacoste United States Ireland

Dempsey Only Considers Gene Tunney as Opponent

Los Angeles February 23 Gene Tunney world heavyweight champion is the only foe Jack Dempsey will consider if he returns to boxing He denied reports of an offer to fight Jim Maloney and said no elimination tournament is planned and he has not received any official offer from Fugazy or Rickard to meet Maloney.

Los Angeles U.pr Gene Tunney Jack Demsey Jim Maloney Boston Gene Nomile Dempsey Maloney Fugazy Rickard

Wisconsin subdues Iowa in tight Big Ten clash

Wisconsin stays a contender for the Big Ten title after a 24 to 21 victory over Iowa in Madison. The contest is described as one of the most hotly contested here in years.

Madison Wis U.P Wisconsin Iowa

Bishops Jump Back Toward Top by Win

Ohio Wesleyan defeated Ohio University 41 to 32 to pull back into Buckeye A A title race while Muskingum beat Duquesne 30 to 18. Denison beat Marietta 45 to 0. Case improved in standings with 38 to 25 win over Baldwin Wallace.

Columbus U.P Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye A. A Denison Muskingum Ohio Ohio University Wesleyan New Concord Dusquesne Muskies Buckeye Marietta Case Baldwin Wallace Berea Bluffton Toledo Wilmington Cedarville Wittenberg Dayton Springfield

Garcia Loses Bout In Baltimore Title Fight

John Cec coli of Scranton Pa won by decision over Garcia of Baltimore after 12 rounds in a lightweight bout held in Baltimore on February 22.

France bred Otlogomor wins muddy New Orleans handicap

Otlogomor, the French bred thoroughbred owned by Baron M. de Rothschild and racing for Coventry stable of Kentucky, led by a full length to win the New Orleans handicap on a mud-soaked track. Over 25,000 fans witnessed the $50,000 event while backers collected $45 per $2 wager on the winner. Charles Allen rode the victor Cottogomor.

New Orleans Otlogomor France Baron M. de Rothschild Coventry Stable Kentucky Cottogomor Charles Allen

Ohio State Rallies To Trim Indiana 27 18

Ohio State upset Indiana 27 to 18 at Bloomington as the Buckeyes began with an early surge. McMillen and Schuler led with four field goals each while Schuler added three free throws. Indiana, hampered by weak shooting, saw Krueger and Beckner limited to two baskets apiece.

Bloomington Ind U.P Ohio State Indiana Hoosiers McMillen Schuler Buckeye Krueger Beckner Hoosier

Stecher Dominates Gardini In One Fall Victory

Joe Stecher heavyweight champion defeated Renato Gardini of Italy in 32 minutes and 81 seconds using body scissors in New York tonight. Gardini fell to Stecher after a strong late surge.

Stecher New York Joe Stecher Renato Gardini Gardini

Michigan Beats Chicago For Tie In Western Conference

Michigan wins 51 to 25 over Chicago to tie Western Conference lead. At halftime the Wolverines trailed 16 to 29 but surged in the second half with Oosterban scoring 17 of his team’s 34 field goals to propel the comeback and top the Maroons.

Ann Arbor Mich A.R Michigan Chicago Wolverines Oosterban Wolverine

Burke Wins Florida Open Championship

William Burke of Kentucky captured the Florida Open title in Clearwater as he finished tied for first with a 288 total. Bobby Crain and Bill Methorn, two well known golfers, finished close behind with 290 and 291 respectively.

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Slattery Wins Six Round Fight in Buffalo

Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo, 165, defeated Ray Fay of Pittsburgh, 170, in six rounds here last night. Benny Ross of Buffalo also won a six round decision against Jimmy Delaney of St. Paul.

Buffalo N. Y Jimmy Slattery Ray Fay Pittsburgh Benny Ross Jimmy Delaney St. Paul

Printing services for government forms and leases

Good bond paper offered with prepaid order for 100 letterheads and 100 envelopes. Printed forms available for Township, Village, City and Boards of Education clerks. Oil and gas leases offered per dozen.

Boards of Education

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