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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1927

Page

12

Ouster High Is Victor In County Class B Final

Glouster defeats Chauncey 31 to 22 to win the county Class B tournament, earning a spot in the Southeastern Ohio district tournament on March 10 21 and 12. McCullough sparked the late surge with four points in the final period, while Meredith Gibbs Hill and Dibbs supplied steady scoring and defense.

CT Ouster High Glouster Chauncey McCullough Gibbs Hut Meredith Hill Glousters Dibbs Gabbs Smith Chaupeey Gunamecy Howard Tachardson Felouster Wolk Reese McCullough L & Totals

Glouster Triumphs Over Hollister In Semis

Glouster defeated Hollister in a tense semi final at 10 o clock yesterday morning. Hollister led at times but Glouster rallied to a 32 to 29 victory, with key scoring by Meredith and Gibbs and a late surge by Glouster to seal the win. The Plains matchup followed with Hollister edging The Plains in overtime to reach the final.

Glouster Hollister Grouster

King of Swat faces new charges after dismissal

Bundled report from Ban diego California states Habe Ruth once labeled king of swat faces a fresh complaint alleging public showing of a child amid vaudeville acts. Earlier cil-labor violation was dismissed and Ruth's absence in court noted while counsel represented him.

Bandingo Calif U.A Habe Ruth Baby Annetty de Kirby Fudge Jay Chambers Tully Ernestine Fuller Ruth

Walter Johnson Arrives for Senators Spring Training

Walter Johnson arrived in Tampa on February 26 to begin the Washington Senators spring camp and reported his arm is in good shape. Tris Speaker is expected to join the club tomorrow.

Walter Tampa Fla Walter Johnson Washington Senators Trig Speaker

Dutch Litter Drives South High To City Championship Run

Harley Dutch Litter, former Ohio University star, aids Youngstown South High in a near perfect season. The team holds 10 straight wins, scores 276 to 179 for opponents, and eyes the city title against Ray High with a potential trip to Columbus.

Harley Litter Oot Youngstown South Harley (Dutch) Litther Ohio University Ohio Iy South High School Youngstown Ohio U Litter Bobcats Ne Ohio University Positon Athens Thomas Lttler East Union Street Rave High School South Rod and Bine Akron Lowik Gira Gaieted Shaw Akron Central

Paolino Edges Hansen In Ten Round Paris Style Bout

Paulino the Basque fighter won a ten round decision over Knute Hansen before 18 062 at Madison Square Garden drawing 941 765 dollars. Paolino showed strength but lacked clear distinction while Hansen fought hard, blocking and countering, with judges giving six rounds to Paolino, two to Hansen and two even.

Henry L. Farrest United Press New York Paulino Knute Hansen Madison Square Garden Paolino George Cook Paris Hansen Faris Patino Maloney Sharkey Tom Heeney Charley Anderson Rickard Gene Tunney Jack Delaney Weeney New Zealand

California champion Neville defeats Von Elm in Houston final

Jack Neville, five time California champion, defeats George Von Elm 3 and 2 in the Houston Country Club Invitational final. Neville led early, then surged on the back nine with five birdies and two eagles to win with an 18 foot putt on the 34th green. Von Elm suffers first defeat in a major tourney since his national title win.

Houston Tex W.rh Jack Neville California George von Lim Neville Bobby Jones von Bhn Atlanta

Michigan Defeats Illinois In Tight 30 26 Victory

Michigan basketball edged Illinois 30 to 26 in Champaign in a fast paced Western Conference game. Seven thousand fans saw the Wolverines hold the lead most of the way with a 16 9 halftime advantage and a late rally nearly reshaping the outcome.

Illinois Champaign University of Michigan Olinda Wolverines

McGinnis Wins All Around Championship at Milne Relays

Charley McGinnis of Wisconsin won the all around title at the Milne Relays with 6463 points. Kenneth Doherty of Detroit was second with 6499, Sturtridge of DePauw third with 6016, Shearer of Drake fourth, and Christie of DePauw fifth. McGinnis swept three events including high jump, high hurdles, and pole vault and also placed in several others.

Champaign Charley McGinnis University of Wisconsin University of Milneis Kenneth Doherty The Universitty of Detroit Richard Sturtridge DePauw Shearer Drake Christie McGinnis Ife

Babe Ruth to confer with Yankees officials on salary

Babe Ruth travels from Los Angeles to New York to discuss his pay with the Yankees after turning down a 1927 contract offer above 32 000 annually. He says he seeks a better deal but has no intention of a fight and has been filming a movie in the interim. Oak Park High School sets a new one mile record.

Los Angeles Calif Babe Ruth New York New York Yankees Huth Brachall Ruth Colonel Ruppert Yankees jRuth Oak Park Til

Nelsonville baseball player signs with Dubuque team

In Nelsonville on Feb 36 Bistol Seabtree signs with the Dubuque Towa team of the Misalasippi Valley league for the coming season. He plans to depart in about a month for three weeks of spring training before the season opens. Crabtree played for the team last year with a successful season. From a field of 64 Charles Blake of Chicago wins the singles bowling championship of the United States.

Nelsonville Bistol Seabtree Dubuque Towa Crabtree ST. Petersburg Fis Charles Blake Chicago United States

Kentucky Derby Jockey Club Announces Entries at Churchill Downs

Louisville February 26 The Kentucky Derby Jockey Club announced entries for the 50 added purse Derby renewal at Churchill Downs on May 14 a gold trophy and strong 162 nominations two fewer than the record list of juveniles from stakes and handicaps last year that are named for this premier three year old race.

Louisville U.R Jocky Club Great International Churchhill Downs

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