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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

7

Bobcats Over Muskingum In Rough 48 36 Victory

Ohio University Bobcats dominate Muskingum University on the New Concord court in a 48 to 36 win. Burkholder leads with 16 points as DuBois Bayless and Clark anchor the defense and critical scoring runs in the second half seal the triumph.

Ohio Bobcats Muskingum County Muckingum Concord Court Lange Langemen Grovermen Cincinnati Muskies Burkholder DuBois Bayless Bobcats Muskie Clark Taylor Brammer Ohio Chak Ohioans Stammer Baylesa Bain Wilson Walton Harrop Ohio University GFP Cccccccece Bramme C. Esssseces Baylens Cccseseee BuBols Rv.g Esseseees Dobach

McAuliffe Sees Turbulent Heavyweight Contenders

In New York on February 28 1930 McAuliffe analyzes the top heavyweights aiming for Gene Tunney. He notes Delaney as inconsistent since his Maloney loss, Sharkey’s ups and downs, Heaney’s lack of spark, and Loughran as the most consistent, with Risso Sharkey and Delaney Heaney matchups to watch.

New York Gene Tunney Jack Delaney Jimmy Maloney Maloney Delaney Tom Heaney Jack Sharkey Dempsey Heeney Sharkey Tommy Loughran Risko-Sharkey

Knute Rockne Critics Moral Teaching In Sports

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne said character building by coaches infringes on Sunday School duties. He argued stopping smoking aims to train athletes, not morals, and condemned methods equating character with makeup and vanity.

Milwaukee Wis U.R Knute K. Rockne Notre Dame Rockne

Final Buckeye stand looms as Bepeat eye Denison

The Bepeat basketball team aims for a .500 season by facing Denison tomorrow night in Granville. Grover’s squad, riding a late surge after beating Cincinnati and showing form at Muskingum, seeks a balanced finish. Denison, coached by Livingston, vows revenge after a 31 to 22 earlier loss.

Denison Baptists Ohio Bepeat Court Cincinnati Muskingum Grovermen Grover Granville Baptists Ohioans Livingston Buckeye Wittenberg

Peltzer Conger and Hahn Prepare for Mile of the Century

They train in New York for the K of C indoor track meet at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Otto Peltzer Ray Conger and Lloyd Hahn depart for the event as the mile of the century heats up.

New York U.R Otto Peltzer Ray Conger Lloyd Hahn K. of C Madison Square Garden

Spring Training Roundup From Nations Ball Parks

White Sox head for Shreveport to begin training with Ray Schalk shaping the pitching staff. Cubs plan to see a heavyweight bout featuring Paolino Uccudun and George Godfrey tonight. Browns near capacity for first exhibition versus Reds in St Louis. Senators aim for hard workouts in Tampa after rain. Cardinals discuss Flint Rhem trade terms while First baseman Jim Bottomley departs Avon Park. Dodgers and Robins gather for workouts at Clearwater with Doak and Carey arriving.

Chicago White Sox Shreveport Ray Schalk Avalon Catalina Island Cubs Paolino Uccudun George Godfrey Woody English Hack Wilson Avon Park Fla Flint Rhem Cardinals Bill McKechnie Jim Bottomley St. Louis Uuns

Athens County Clerk of Courts Candidate Announcement

A candidate declares intent to run for Clerk of Courts in Athens County. The speaker cites extensive experience and urges voters to consider qualifications for the office.

Athens County Scindion Infantry Finance Department Quartermaster Corps

Funeral services set for former World Three-Cushion champ

Robert Cannexaf, 37, who retired after illness while World Three-Cushion Champion, died suddenly at his winter home in Phoenix. Widow says funeral pending word from relatives in the east. details undetermined.

Phoenix Ariz U.R Robert Cannefax

Tunney’s Title Bout Complicated by Elimination Match

Tonight at Wrightley Field Los Angeles two heavyweight contenders Geo Godfrey and Paolino Uzcudun clash in an elimination bout that could decide Gene Tunney’s opponent. The winner faces the winner of Delaney and Heeney in the next major step toward the title amid debate on racial barriers in boxing.

New York Deslaney-Heeney Wrightley Field Los Angeeles Pacific Geo Eb.godfrey Ebony Giant Paotino Uzcudun Gene Tumney Delaney Heeney Godfrey Dalance Poape Jack Senor Uscudun Tom Heeney Smast Banque Paolino Tom Tex Rickard Tunney Harry Wills Jack Dempsey

Four world records fall at Illinois club pool

In Chicago dated February 28 four world marks were set as Johnny Weismuller and Walter Laufer and Emma Schemaitis starred for the Illinois and Lake Shore clubs. Laufer broke the 440 yard backstroke mark, Weismuller set a 120 yard freestyle record, Laufer also clocked a new 400 yard mark, and Schemaitis led a 300 yard medley to a 4 24 5 record as the TBWAC defeated Detroit 48 to 16.

Chicago Illinoie Women’s Athletic Club Johnny Weismuller Walter Laufer Emma Shemaitis Women's Athletic Club Detroit Laufer Lake Shore Athletic Club Perry McGillivary Weismuller Ilinois McGillivary Miss Schemaitis

Cox to defend mile and two mile titles at indoor championships

William J. Cox of Penn State, holder of the intercollegiate indoor outdoor and cross country titles, will compete in both the mile and two mile races at the Intercollegiate A A A A indoor championships held at the 102nd Engineers arena Saturday night.

William J. Cox Penn State Engineers Arena

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