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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1926

Page

10

Ten Quintets Enter Glade Tournament

Athens county class B high school basketball tournament will be held by Ohio university on Friday and Saturday. Ten teams entered Albany Canaonville Chauncey Coolville Glouster Hollister New Marshfield Shade Stewart and The Plains. The Plains are the current favorites with Albany, Chauncey, and Stewart also strong. Drawings and rules briefing 11:30 Friday. first round 2:30 Friday. elimination games 7 p.m.. semifinals 9 a.m. Saturday. finals 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Athens County Ohio University Albany Canaonville Chauncey Coolville Glouster Hollister New Marshfield Shade Stewart the Plains Plains Canaanville O. C. Bird Russ Finsterwald

McBee Binders Quintet Trip to Nelsonville Return Game

McBee Binders quintet travels to Nelsonville on Friday to face the Nelsonville Y M C A in a return contest after a prior win here. A large crowd is expected as homecoming on March 6 features a game versus the Columbus Indianola A C. A postgame dance awards the champion Charleston dancer of southeastern Ohio. A Saturday game is planned with several clubs under consideration.

McBee Binders Nelsonville Nelsonville Y. M. C. A McBees Columbus Indianola A. C Ohio

Intramural basketball title decided by teams at Ohio university

The university's second intramural basketball series starts tomorrow night in the Men's gymnasium. Freshmen team Theta Chi Beta Theta Pi Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Tau compete for the championship after elimination rounds. Varsity court games determine finalists with preliminaries among gym class members.

Theta Chi Beta Theta Pi Sigma Pi Phi Kappa Tau Ohio

Kinnears Lose to Centrals 41 32 In Rochester Showdown

Columbus Kinnears fell to the Rochester New York Centrals 41 to 32 in Rochester. Bob Shea starred for Kinnears, while Voss shined for the Centrals. Johnny Miner, aged, managed two field goals.

Columbus Kinnears Rochester New York Centrals Bob Shea Columbus Voss Johnny Miner the Kinnears

Bob Cats Seek Revenge In Ohio Cincinnati Clash

Ohio Universitys Bob Cats travel to Cincinnati to avenge a home loss to the Bearcats while facing a new guard and a faster, passing attack. Coach Grover steers a disciplined team toward a second win over Cincinnati and a test against Miami on the road.

Ohio University Bob Cats University of Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Grover Bear Cats Ohio Gymnasium Athens Wright Denison University of Tennessee Eben Allen Cincinnati Oxford Miami Five Miami Queen City Bob Cat Peden Chambers Eleven

Giants pitcher Fred Fitzsimmons avoids hit by pitches all season

In Unique Class, Fred Fitzsimmons of the Giants was one of the few National League hurlers whose slants didn't hit an opposing batter all season, though he faced 304.

Fred Fitzsimmons Giants

Marietta Five Invades Athens In Clash With Big Red

Captain Piggy Hart leads Marietta a strong Black and Gold quintet aiming to upset the Athens Big Red on their home court. Strayer anchors the offense as Hart Bohl and Stephen push the guards. Cambridge loss avenged with a 44 to 16 win on a foreign court. A preliminary game is planned before the 8:99 PM main event.

Strayer Hart Bohl Stephen Marietta Cambridge Athens Rock Portsmouth

Cleveland Bans Race Betting After April 1

Cleveland city council approved an ordinance banning all racing form sheets and betting odds publications after April 1. The measure passed 14 to 1, introduced by Councilwoman Helen H. Green, and is aimed at curb betting tips linked to horse races.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Helen H. Green

Ohio University wrestlers prep for BA A meet in Cincinnati

Coach Olson's Ohio University wrestling team trains daily for the BA A meet set for Cincinnati March 6 and 7. A scheduled practice match against Indiana has been canceled to maximize readiness, with only five Bobcats allowed to compete in Cincinnati.

Kaufmann of Cubs Notches Three 3-Hit Starts

Tony Kaufmann of the Cubs threw three three-hit games last season and defeated the Pirates, Cardinals and Braves in succession.

Hair Groom Keeps Hair Combed All Day

A cheap combing cream named Hair-Groom offers a gloss and well groomed look for the day. Millions use it for natural shine and lasting hold on any hair type. It is described as Breaseless and claimed to help grow thick lustrous hair.

Leahy's Basket Seals Overtime Victory

Leahy sunk the game winning basket in the final five seconds of overtime to give his team a dramatic victory. The late shot capped a tense extra period and secured the win for the squad.

Leahy

Oberlin Tops Wooster in Ohio Conference Action

Oberlin defeated Wooster in a closely contested Ohio Conference game played last night at Oberlin. Dodez and Blough were standout performers for Wooster.

Muskingum Kenyon Kansas Missouri Carnegie Drexel Fordham Georgetown Duquesne Thiel Oberlin Wooster Depauw Franklin Ohio Dodez Blough

Juniors Top Chauncey In Close Basketball Clash

The Athens Juniors beat Chauncey 16 to 4 in a low scoring game notable for guard play and the star showing by Andrews who scored ten points. Carmichael and Andrews led the Juniors with half the team’s points, while Cross added seven and Brown Howard and Foster contributed for Chauncey. The contest stayed tight throughout with both teams showing guard battles and inconsistent offense.

Athens Junors Chauncey Brown Carmichael Andrews Maritta Cross Howard Foster Wolfe Strickland

Buccaneers Form Sea Going Golf and Tennis Club

The Sea-going golf and tennis club named The Buccaneers is organized with Vincent Richards as honorary president. The five masted schooner serves as headquarters. Nine months of the year the schooner will be moored in New York and in winter the club moves to Florida.

New York Buccaneers Vincent Richards Florida

Veteran catcher Picinich to wear Reds uniform this season

Veteran catcher Picinich, previously with Boston Red Sox, Athletics, and Senators, is joining the Cincinnati Reds this season. The Reds recently added another American League player, Wally Pipp of the Yankees, in the past weeks. Picinich debuted in 1916 and brings long major league experience to the Reds.

Eteran Boston Red Sox Cincinnati Reds Wally Pipp Yankees Picinich Athletics Senators

Cincinnati to Enter Pro Football Under Pyle Plan

A. P. reports manager G. Pyle of Red Orange and league promoter met August Herrmann of the Cincinnati National Club. Herrmann said Cincinnati will enter professional football in either the National or American League and that Pyle’s proposal will go to the directors.

Cincinnati G. Pyle Red” Orange August Herrmann Cincinnati National Baseball Club Herrmann Pyle

Gloucester Defeats Somerset A C 41 to 22 In Ohio Meet

Glouster with two guards sidelined due to illness used solid teamwork to overpower Somerset A C of Ohio. Myers and Watkins led scoring with five and six goals respectively while Snider tallied four, as Glouster widened their record. Next Wednesday Indianola A C of Columbus visits for a top clash and extra seats will be provided.

Glouster Somerset A. C Somerset Ohio Grouster F. Watkins Powers Wolfe Myers Watkins Invaders Snider Indianola A. C Columbus Legion Somerset. Pr. F.G B. Klinger Tidenour Ccecee PRO Seevesesse Borgeman Sessées Wim

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