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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1928

Page

9

Glouster Tops Troy Township In County Cage Final

Glouster high school defeated Troy Township 30 to 23 to capture the Athens County B class basketball title. Meredith led Glouster with 23 points as Hitt Gibbs and Bakker supported the offense, while Glouster’s defense limited Troy’s shooting.

Robert Marriott Van Glouster High School Troy High Athens County Glouster Trojans Meredith Troy Hitt Torward Gibbs Shere Gloustar Bakker “Brothers Ativk Ift Clouster Gloustersaad Wine Nets Baker Een Gilouster R P Allt Cornwell Wolf Ty Caen Westerville O DuMeld le Sth Do- Gols

Mack Confident Ty Cobb May Rejoin 1925 Tigers

Connie Mack said Ty Cobb might join the team again this year after receiving a long letter from Cobb. Mack noted Cobb could sign elsewhere but believes Cobb wants to play and would be with the club if possible. Albany beat Anmiésville 29 to 23 in a fast late game, with Albany leading after a rough first period.

Pretladelphia Stramer Hale Bezeman The Athletic Connie Mack Ty Cobb Wes Agin Atuborn Anmiésville Five Albany Alferinnmn Los Angeles Jack Dempsey Yorld Freck Gene Tunney Chicago

Glouster Edges New Marshfield In Overtime Thriller

Glouster defeats New Marshfield 79 24 in overtime after a 22 22 deadlock at regulation. The rally sealed the win in a fiercely contested tournament game, with standout performances from Hill Cornwell Meredith Gibbs and Woly.

jGlouster New Marshfield Glouster A. Free Hill Cornwell Meredith Gibbs Woly Lg.Stedman R. x. Total Barron Vr. Ft Trott Winning Hawk Efaw Baton F &. Seseeee

McLarnin Arrives With Crash and Bang in Terris Bout

Jimmy McLarnin of Belfast delivered a decisive first round knockout of Sidney Terris at Madison Square Garden. The 20,000 crowd watched as McLarnin landed a perfect one two, Terris hitting the floor and remaining down after 1 minute 47 seconds. New Yorkers faith in McLarnin as a lightweight contender surged as he celebrated.

Jimmy McLarnin Crash and Bang Sidney Terris Madison Square Garden Jimmy Terris Terrig McLarnin Sammy Man Sidney Sid Larnin

Sooners Best Hast Is Outstanding Player in Missouri Valley Conference

Oklahoma Sooners athlete earns Outstanding Player honors in the Missouri Valley Conference, highlighted by standout performance and leadership across key games this season.

Hast

Entry List for 1928 Kentucky Derby Breaks Half Century Record

Louisville February 25 WPA records show the 1928 Derby entry list tops half a century with 196 three year olds nominated for the $59,000 added stake. Owners include H P Whitney Col E R Bradley W B Du Pont and many others. Man o War heirs and Whisk Broom Iirst figures prominently among the entries.

Louisville Matt 3 Winn H. P. Whitney Whiskery America Col. E. R. Bradley Hal Price Headley J. N. Camden E. B Fair Play Man On War Broom Ifelean Frederick Johnson W. BR. Tick Friar Rock John P. Grier Coo B. B. Jones William du Pont Black Toney Whisk Broom Iurst Willis Sharp Kilmer Samuel Omar Khayam Ross Walter J. Salmon Cary T George D. Widener R. T Will Wilson Willem Zeigter Findland Robert L. Gerry

Athletics open spring training with mix of pitchers catchers and staff

Sixteen pitchers two catchers and two underclassmen reported to the Athletics camp in Fort Myers. The roster includes veteran managers and multiple rumored trades as the squad prepares under coach Dan Howley amid warm Florida conditions.

Fort Myers Fla Athletics Dentown Wia Rublin Lee Daney Whitehorn Carrigan

The Grip: Golf Grips Ranked by Art Smith Athena Club

Art Smith county club pro presents golf grip basics in a weekly series opening with four main grips Overlapping Interlocking Orthodox and Baseball The Overlapping grip is the leading method used by top pros and is also called the Vardon grip The guide notes the importance of a solid grip and hands working as one with emphasis on the grip race and standard form.

Art Smith Athena ‘County Club Mr. Smith Varden Harry Varden

Pomeroy Teams Victors Over Rutland in Rutland Tilt

Pomeroy high school swept both games at Rutland's new gym. The girls won decisively 27 to 1 with Chase, Burria, Lute and Davis leading the scoring. The Rutland boys were shut out as Hasnell led Pomeroy with 34 points in a hard fought 89 to 15 victory.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Rutland Ene Chase Burria Lute Davis Powell Hasnell Lreali Ashworth Dye fLaserstem Fontana Karr St. King Runo Iranes

Marietta High School Falls to Athens Team 33 1 %

Athens High School defense dominates as they rout Marietta 33 to 1% on Saturday. Pioneer City Bulldogs had 18 points in a prior season clash won by Marietta 24 to 18. Ress Sama named honorary captain at halftime. Magnetta limited to four points in first half. Hughes and Wolf led Bulldogs with 16 points total.

Homer Peterson Thens High School Marietta Pioneer City Bulldogs Ress Sama Wee Tince Angie Athens Magnetta Athens Hughes Wolf Athenisks Marin Atte Fins Defensivia Captann Sama Coury Bems Stephen Marietta Trs Wotts Cress Fovis Athena Titus Genttat

Greyhounds End Season With Narrow Victory Over Marietta

In a defense dominated finale, the Greyhounds edged Marietta 78 to 62 as Howell and West led Nelsonville Circleville visitors with strong scoring. Captain Sama and Coury anchored the defense while Marietta’s Black and Gourr led the visitors in a hard fought contest on the Athens court.

Friday Night Basketball Scores Across Town

Town defeats Tilmots 41 to 37 while Wittenberg tops Dayton 41 to 22. Olio Northern defeats Capital 38 to 0 and Ashland beats Cedarville 54 to 38. Bowling Green sinks Toledo 23 to 0.

Tilmots Wittenberg Dayton Olio Northern Capital al Ashland Cedarville Bowling Green Toledo

Stars Collect NEW YORK Indoor Championships Highlight

Stars collect at Madison Square Garden as Americas track power hosts the National AAU indoor championships with 69 champions anticipated. The event showcases elite athletes, coaching, and tactical guidance ahead of winter season finals.

Gene Tomney to Defend Heavyweight Title June 14

New York report states Gene Tomney will defend his heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium on June 14 against a field including Jack Delaney Jack Sharkey Johnny Riko or Tom Heeney Promoter Tex Rickard. Delaney Heeney fight set for March 4 and Sharkey Riko bout March 12 with winners to face off in May to choose the challenger.

York Gene Tomney Yankee Stadium Jack Delaney Jack Sharkey Johnny Riko Tom Heeney Tex Rickard Delaney-Heeney Sharkey - Risko

Independent tournament opens in Pomroy crowd fills K of P hall

PomeroY Feb 28 The first Independent tournament ever held in Pomeroy opened Friday night at the K of P hall with four fast games. Scores include Athens De Montay 26 WHikealle 26 Syracuse 15 Racine 28 Syrac USA 15 Pomeroy Sham rocks 24 Portland 14 Pt Pleasant 31 Cheshire K of P 28. Last night’s four winners included Chester Rio Grande The Plains Pomeroy K of P and Rutland still in contention for tonight’s games.

Pomeroy Pomaroy Penal Athens de Montay Whikealle Racine Syracuse Pomeroy Shamrocks Portland Pt. Pleasant Cheshire K Chester Rio Grande the Plains Pomeroy K Rutland

McMillan Named Kansas State Aggies Football Coach

Manhattan February report states A N Bo McMillan former Centra College football star will join Kansas State Agricultural College as head coach starting July 1 after leaving Geneva College Beaver Falls. Heavyweight Tommy Loughran expected to pursue bigger paydays in coming months.

Manhattan Kans QLB A. N Bo McMillan Centra Hera Kansas State Agricultural College McMillan Kansas Aggie Geneva College Beaver Falls Tommy Loughran

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