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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1930

Page

9

Bobcats Close Season With 37 2 Win Over Marietta

Ohio University caps 1929-80 basketball era with a 37 to 22 victory over Marietta as Nolan Swackham leads scoring and key seniors Brammer Koterba and Swackmer depart after three seasons.

Ohio University Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Wittenberg Cincin Nolan Swackham Hugh Grover Bobcat Rietta Ohio Bobcat Basketeers Wer John Brammer Ck Koterba Nolan Swack Esseneccocent Wateroses Wavegeeesecs BNE Kickhammer Shower Chambers Denison Ampire Jones Rio Grande

Quakers Reach 20th Win of Season in Cedarville

Wilmington College rolled to a 39 to 9 victory over Cedarville College in Cedarville Ohio for its 20th win of the season with 21 starts. Cedarville failed to score a field goal in the first half and for ten minutes of the second period. The Wilmington offense piled up 33 points while allowing 28 to their opponents, with their only loss coming in overtime against Dayton Ivers.

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Chauncey Five Readies For County Cage Tourney

Chauncey Dover high school basketball faces a county tournament up Friday and Saturday after losing Shields. Captain Verrel Daugherty Franz Vince and Clark played a strong practice win over Pete McKinley’s Bull Dogs, and a Hollister Chauncey matchup draws interest as the teams appear evenly matched. The Hollister Chauncey game begins at 1 50 Friday afternoon.

Chauncely Blue Devils Chauncey- Dover High School Shields Verrel Daugherty Franz Vince Clark Pete” McKinley Bull Dogs Athens

Ohio University Bobcats finish season with dominant Marietta win

Ohio University Bobcats end 1929-30 season 87 to 21 over Marietta after a mid season slump. They finish with twelve wins and nine losses, with notable victories over Wittenberg Cincinnati and Marietta and a lineup featuring John Trace who joined mid year.

Ohio University Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Bobcats Ohioans Wittenberg Cincinnati Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Miami Muskingum Denison West Liberty W. Va

Youngsters Lead Boston Red Sox 1930 Roster

New manager Heinie Wagener shapes a roster with 18 newcomers and 12 players age 21 or younger. Pittsfield Eastern League alums Ed Connolly, Bob Asbjornson, and Joe Cicero headline a wave of promising talent. veterans Ken Williams and Wally Gerber out, Bill Payne and Milton Gaston among the oldest. Winsett, 21, and Cicero, batting .340 last winter, highlight the new group amid a mix of returning pitchers and infielders seeking key roles.

New York U PR Boston Red Sox Red Sox Ken Williams Wally Gerber Milton Gaston Bill Payne Heinie Wagener Bill Carrigan Pittsfield Ed Connolly Bob Asbjornson Pat Simmons Ed Durham Horace Lisenbee Frank Mulrooney Frank Bushey Joe Cicero Cicero Winsett Bill Bayne Ed Carroll Ray Dobens Milt Gaston Eldon Hallamore Danny Macfayden Ed Morris Charles Ruffing Jack Russell Bayne Dobens Holy Cross George Smith Detroit

Mount Union Defeats Heidelberg In Hard-Fought 41 37 Clash

Heidelberg College fell to Mount Union College 41 to 37 in Alliance. The teams played fast paced offense and loose defense with Mount Union holding a 20 to 18 halftime edge. Heidelberg pressed though Mount Union’s sharper shooting secured the win.

Oberlin Defeats Ohio Northern 26 20 In Defensive Battle

Oberlin College edged Ohio Northern 26 to 20 in a tight defensive game. Neither team found rhythm early with ONU scoring only by free throws and Oberlin leading 11 to 6 at halftime.

Oberlin U.P Oberlin College Ohio Northern

New Boston High Clinches Southeastern Ohio League Title

New Boston High School clinched the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League crown with an 18 18 tie against Midliepert Friday night, finishing the season unbeaten in seven league games while scoring 219 points to opponents 120. Ironton rose to second with Nelsonville, Pomeroy took fourth, Logan narrowly beat Wellston, and Gallipolis sank to last with eight losses.

New Boston High School Midliepert High Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bernard Higley Scioto County Ironton Nelsonville Pomeroy Gallipolis Gallipella Logan Wellston Middleport

Bulldogs Ready for Nelsonville Tilt After Hard Practice

Athens High Bulldogs coach Pete McWinley has the team off yesterday and focuses on selective drills for Friday’s away game at Nelsonville. This likely final game for several seniors Hughes Burroughs Coury Smith and Wagner and several reserves will also be dismissed at season’s end.

Pete McWinley Athens High Buulldogs Hhe Nelsonville Hughes Burroughs Coury Smith Wagner

Johnny Cirrico Crowned Memphis Cue Prodigy

Memphis youth Johnny Cirrico, twelve, earns the nickname King of Memphis cueists by rapid gains in pool. He vows to join top players like Hieppe and Layton, after beating Southern champion Robert Hronevcutt in a bank pool game during a local exhibition, showing early signs of national potential.

Memphis Tenn Johnny Cirrico Hieppe Layton Johnny Robert Hronevcutt Litteholler Tlanevcutt Diltarda

New Lexington High Wins Derry County Championship

New Lexington High School captured the Derry County basketball title by defeating Glenford 31 to 18 on Tuesday night Thornville also advances to the March 7 8 sectional tournament. the county crown proceeds toward the Ohio state Class EH final in Columbus on March 7.

New Lexington Derry Glenford Thornville Ohio Columbus

Miami Fighters Ready for Battle Sharkey Should Win

Miami Fla Feb 24 Rumors swirled before the big prize fight with Jim Johnson and Phil Scott in dispute over rules. Sharkey and Scottie head a stacked card, Victoria Campolo and Johnny Nikko promise real scraps, while Cam polo tips the scales at 227 pounds. Gates open 6 p.m. with first bout around 6:30 and main event near 10 p.m.

Miame Fla Prise Jimmy Johnson Phil Scott Sharkey Scottie Beatt Victoria Campolo Johnny Nikko Campolo Hliske Longtran Sin Maloney Boston Moise Rouquillon France Firet Hagt

Iowa Hawkeyes Win Admission to Midwest Track Carnival

Iowa City reports the Hawkeyes will compete in both the Illinois and Western Conference indoor track meets in Minneapolis on 7-8. The decision ends a dispute with the Big Ten over reinstating ten Iowa athletes deemed ineligible amid controversy.

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