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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1926

Page

9

Risko Faces Jack Delaney in New York Ring Test

John Risko the Cleveland heavyweight makes his Gotham debut meeting the seasoned Jack Delaney in New York Friday. Risko, noted for his punch and punch resistance, has fought top contenders including Tunney Renault Rojas and Montgomery. He holds a 25 pound weight advantage over Delaney.

John Risko Cleveland New York Jack Delaney Jack Renault Romero Rojas Sally Montgomery Gene Tunney Risko Tunney Dempsey Delaney

Eleven Teams Compete In Athens County High School Tourney

Amesville leads 11 teams in the class B county tournament at Ohio University. Games start at 2 30 pm with byes for five top seeds. Tonight four games follow, with semifinals tomorrow at 9 am and the final in the afternoon. Participating squads include Amesville Chauncey Coolville Canaanville Hollister Shade New Marshfield Glouster The Plains Albany Stewart. The event follows last year’s rules and venues in Athens.

Amesville Ohio University O. ©. Mird Athens County Chauncey Coolville Canaanville Hollister Shade New Marshfield Glouster the Plains Albany Stewart Athens

Finsterwald to Officiate Key Fraternity Games

Former Ohio University coach Finsterwald will officiate the upcoming fraternity home games. His presence is expected to elevate the level of play and ensure fair competition for all teams involved.

Finsterwald Ohio University Jeach

Foster Begins Tour of 16 Major League Camps

John B. Foster reports on the early phase of his tour visiting 16 big league camps including Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. He notes uncertainty in both leagues, previews rosters at Paso Robles and San Antonio, and highlights early questions at Shreveport and Orlando about infield and outfield plans.

Foster John B. Foster Consolidated Press Pacific Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Mr. Foster Chicago Pittsburgh Shakespeare Chicago Nationals Catalina Island California Cubs Paso Robles Waner Rhyne Barnhart Moore San Antonio Rogers Hornsby Cly

Eddie Plank Remembered as One of Baseball's Best Southpaws

New York 26 February Eddie Plank passes away marking the loss of a renowned pitcher admired by Connie Mack. He was not the top left hander in history but among the best due to control and a wide, breaking curve. Plank's steady command helped the Athletics win many pennants.

New York Eddie Plank Plank Connie Mack Mack Waddell Rube Athletics

Tod Sloan Remains Keen Observer of Racing Action

The famed jockey Tod Sloan, hailed as possibly the greatest, is past his peak but still follows horse racing closely. A recent photo shows him at the Tia Juana track, watching today’s races with enduring interest.

OD Sloan Tod Tia Juana Track

Builders tout Cyclops plane to fly from New York to London

A Bristol Pennsylvania workshop displays a 16 foot propeller for the Cyclops, a mystery plane under construction. Builders claim the craft will fly from New York to London, with a smaller propeller shown for scale by a workman.

Bristol New York London

Athens Big Red face Marietta in season finale

Athens High School hosts Marietta in a key late season contest at 8 15 p m with captain Morgan leading the Big Red and Strayer starring for Marietta as Athens aims to finish strong before graduation. The event includes the debut of a new school band and an enthusiastic local crowd.

Athens High School Big Red Marietta Wise River City Black and Gold Ohio Wisemen Big Red Boys Morgan Strayer

Armstrong Catches Lead in Scoring for Wittenberg

Red Armstrong captains Wittenberg basketball to a near clinch of scoring honors in the BAA after tallying 14 points against Weenison Wittenberg. He stands 24 points ahead of Taylor of Oxford with Wright Ohio 27 back.

Red” Armstrong Wittenberg Taylor Miami Oxford Wright Ohio

Suzanne Lenglen to Return in Riviera Doubles Appearance

Monte Carlo Feb 26 Suzanne Lenglen threatens a comeback as she is set to appear in the Beaumont cup doubles tomorrow. After a partial collapse last Saturday she is nearly recovered and may challenge Helen Wills, the Riviera’s leading draw. Lengthen crowds exceed past records as Wills rises as a world champion hopeful. Lenglen plans to regain star status by defeating Wills at Nice in ten days.

Suzanne Riviera Helen Wills Miss Wills Nice

Bobcats Face Bearcats in Cincinnati and Oxford Tests

Ohio university basketball squad left for Cincinnati at 10 pm to meet the B A A champions, aiming to win both weekend games for a possible second-place tie. Ten players travel with Coach Grover. Wright returns to form while Armstrong leads in scoring race.

Ohio University Cincinnati Oxford Miami Grover Bearcats Bob Cats Armstrong Wittenberg Ohio Ohio Five

Number of the beast? Akron Beacon Journal says she has yours

An Akron Beacon Journal line notes the saying that long before you reach the right number she already has your number. The snippet frames a clever remark about predictability or surveillance.

Central Akron Beacon-Journal

Rommel Among Mack’s Four 20-Win Pitches

Mack’s pitching ace D Rommel won 21 games last season in the American League. He aimed for 30 wins at opening, endured a month-long slump blamed on overwork as a pinch pitcher, and asked Mack to limit relief duty. He is renowned for the knuckle ball and remains a top Mack staffer.

Rommel Rommel Jooks Mack Mackmen

Net king Rene Lacoste crowned indoor champion

Rene Lacoste won the indoor title after sweeping a strong field that included Bill Tilden and Vincent Richards and defeating defending champion Jean Borotra in a hard fought final. He emerges as a major threat to America’s dominance in the court game.

Rene Lacoste Bill Tilden Vincent Richards Jean Borotra Lacoste America

Hobson Club Meets New York Central At K of P Hall

A special Charleston to Pomeroy train brings basketball fans to town for Hobson New York Central and New York Central of Charleston clash at the K of P hall Saturday evening. Charleston girls face Middleport in the preliminary. The Hobson Association, newly formed, hopes for support.

Pomeroy Charleston New York Central of Charleston Hobson New York Central K. of P. Hall Middleport High School Hobson Aggregation Hobson Association Hobson Shops

Grappling match hired for side attraction at finals

Thor Olson of Ohio University has arranged a grappling match between Serena Shafer and Ford Roberts in the 145 pound class. The bout will occur just before the final game of the Class B high school tournament tomorrow.

Thor Olson Ohio University Serena Shafer Ford Roberts

Denison Wins at Home Over Wittenberg in Granville

Denison University defeated Wittenberg 38 to 30 in an erratic game at Granville. Jenkins starred for Denison with ten points in fifteen minutes.

Denison Newark Wittenberg Granville Jenkins

South Tries Spring Game in Athens Benefit For Tony Pryse

In Athens Georgia on February 26 a south intercollegiate spring football game is slated between Georgia Bulldog and Orglethorpe University of Atlanta. The match is a benefit performance for Tony Pryse former star athlete of Georgia, who is in Florida fighting tuberculosis.

SOUTH Athens the George's Bulldog Orglethorpe University of Atlanta Tony Pryse Georgia Florida

Tigers Fight in Madison Square Garden Preview

New York readers hear cautious takes on Theodore Flowers and Harry Greb ahead of their Madison Square Garden bout. Analysts doubt Flowers can overcome Greb’s prime form and one-eyed punch pressure, noting Greb’s recent form, experience, and the long reach of the title defense as the bell nears.

Cubs Look Good Valon Catalina Islands Call

Chicago Cubs seem fifty percent better this year than last in spring camp reports Ed Smith sports editor. Pitchers Bush and Osborn are ready now and Grover Alexander is quickly rounding into form at the Catalina Islands camp.

Valon Catalina Islands Call Chicago Cubs Ed Smith Chicago Cubs Bush Osborn Smith Grover Alexander

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Gotham Buckeye Tiger N.Y Ennings Winyah Sanitarium Asheville N. C Giants Pirates Hughie Shreveport Chicago White Sox Far West Jack Hendricks Najo Sox Humefield Moe Berg Princeton Davis New Orleans Lee Fohl Ehmke Orlando Wally Pipp Emmer Jimmy Cayveney Tod Sloan Too Sloan Greers Varietta Chick Evans Armstrong Cinches Milf. Lenglen Helen Monte Carlo Lenglen Eddie Nash Ajax Athens County Nash Company Pega Tran Railroaders Sereno Ford Hoothlack Madison Square Garden Theodore Flowers Harry Greb Greb Harry McTigue Tiger Plowers Greh Netherlands Marietta High Athens High Cline’s Lostro Building
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