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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1930

Page

11

Sharkey Defeats Scott in Technical Knockout At Madison Square Garden

In a star studded Madison Square Garden bout Sharkey won by technical knockout over Phil Scott after a third round onslaught. Scott protested fouls as Lou Magnolia counted through Scott’s late knockdowns. The card also saw Risko, Bouquillon, and Charles lose on decisions amid a night of heavyweights.

Madison Square Gardens Jack Sharkey Lou Magnolia Philip Scott Sharkey England Jimmy Johnston Phillip Chicago Gene Tunney Phil

Bucky Harris Plans Massive Detroit Tigers Rebuild

New 1930 Detroit Tigers roster features 19 newcomers, nine pitchers and major shakeups led by manager Bucky Harris. Competition centers on shortstop between Bill Akers Bill Rogell and George Wuestling, with Roy Johnson secure in right field and Elias Funk Spencer Harris John Stone among hopeful regulars.

New York U.P Detroit Tigers Tigers Bucky Harris Chief Hogsett Arthur Herring Oklahoma City Joe Samuels Toronto Frank Barnes Phil Page Uhle Whitehill Carroll Carrell Prudhomme Graham Seattle Bill Akers Beaumont Bill Rogell St. Pauns George Wuestling Portland Alexander Gehringer McManus Roy Johnson Elias Funk Yankees Spencer Harris Washington White Sox John Stone Dob Lotergill Harry Rice George Rensa Bill Steinecke Ray Hayworth Toledo Red Hargrave Mervyn Shea

Dempsey Heads to Mayo Clinic for Ring Return Check

Jack Dempsey planned to arrive in Rochester Minnesota to undergo a full physical at the Mayo Brothers Clinic. Reported supporters say the examination could precede a comeback bid for the world heavyweight title. Dempsey travels from Los Angeles and seeks to confirm his fitness.

Rochester Minn U.P Jack Dempsey Mayo Brothers

Nelsonville Athens Clash in Final Season Tilt

Nelsonville High hosts Athens High in the season finale with the Greyhounds aiming to level a 29 24 loss from the first game. Athens seeks its fifth win of the year as Nelsonville defends home court before a large crowd and neutral officials.

Nelsonville Athens Athens High Bulldogs Greyhounds Big Red Bulldogs Marietta Trenton McKinleymen Athens High School A. L. Hughes Hughes Nelssonville Nelsonville High Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Marshall Nelsonville High Public Godfrey Ohio State University Matheny Springfield

Phi Delt Nets Twin Intramural Titles at Men’s Gym

Phi Delta Theta swept both class A and class B intramural championships last night at the Men’s Gymnasium defeating Chi Sigma Chi 26 to 11 and Beta Theta Pi 26 to 18. Chi Sigma Chi was favored but Phi Delt’s passing and shooting sealed a convincing win.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Chi Sigma Chi Beta Theta Pi Chi Sigma Phi Delts

Cubs Begin Spring Training With Arrival Of Players

Chicago Cubs spring training starts at Avalon California on February 28 with infielders and outfielders arriving. Manager McCarthy plans to run candidates through a hard practice session.

Avalon Catalina Island Calif U.R Chicago Cubs McCarthy

Northwest Ohio basketball final standings and results

Defiance claims the conference title with Bluffton runner-up as Bowling Green, Toledo, and Findlay share third place. Findlay tops scoring with 200 points while allowing 141, and Beavers fall 48 to 43 to Findlay in the finale. Toledo had earlier defeated Bowling Green 28 to 23 to secure a tie for third.

Bluffton Northwest Ohio Defiance Yellow Jackets Bowling Green Toledo Findlay Beavers Bse Mindlay

Dixon and Smith Fight to Draw in Bucyrus Rounds

In Bucyrus Ohio last night Cuddie Dixon of Zanesville and Nordie Smith of Newark fought 14 fast rounds to a draw. Willie Berry of Wheeling was knocked out in the fifth round by Ray Ganshaw of Newark in the six round semi windup. Both bouts weighed 156 pounds.

Bucyrus Urcuddie Dixon Zanesville Nordie Smith Newark Willie Berry Wheeling W. Va Ray Ganshaw

Santell Wins Columbus Shootout In Short-Arm Scissors

UPR Ad Santell of Oakland California scored two straight falls over Fred Grubmier of Iowa last night in Columbus Ohio. Santell used a short-arm scissors hold to finish each fall securing the victory.

Columbus U.pr Ad Santell Oakland Calif Fred Grubmier Iowa Grunt Star Santell

O'Malley Edges Seiler In 16 Rounds At Chillicothe Show

In Chillicothe last night Joe O Malley of Columbus won a judges decision over Silver Seiler of Cincinnati in a 16 round middleweight bout. Cyclone Driscoll and Tommy Gill, both of Columbus, fought to a draw in the semifinal.

Chillicothe UR Joe O'Malley Columbus Mid-Leweight Silver Seiler Cincinnati Cyclone Driscoll Tommy Gill

Ashland Defeats Kent In 47 38 Cager Contest

Ashland topped Kent 47 to 38 in a fast game last night. Kent led 20 to 19 at halftime but could not sustain the advantage and fell to Ashland.

Kent Fast Ashland

Wooster Holds Lead Against Muskies Down To Wire

Wooster led 24 to 20 at halftime but the Muskies closed the gap and the outcome remained in doubt until the final horn.

Wooster

Northwest Conference game routs Toledo by West Heidelberg

In Tiffin Ohio on February 28 the West Heidelberg quintet defeated Toledo 28 to 19. The Student Princes led at halftime and pulled away in a one sided contest.

Tiffin Toledo West Heidelberg

University of Detroit Beats Dayton Flyers 28 to 16

Detroit invaded Dayton and returned home victorious with a 28 to 16 win over the Flyers. Dayton was outplayed throughout the game.

Dayton University of Detroit Dayton Flyers

Puradoe Team Heads to Ohio Matches

Lafayete contingent of WR Puradoe wrestling departs to face Kent College and Western Reserve College in Cleveland in a mid winter trip.

Lafayette Ind Puradoe Kent College Western Reserve College of Cleveland

Pirate Second Squad Set to Hit Camp Sunday

The warm weather allows the Pirates second squad to begin workouts. Players are scheduled to report to camp Sunday for early summer sessions.

Brooklyn First Practice Game Sets Early Grapefruit Zeroes

CLEARWATER FL Feb TS Austin Moore and Clarence Blethen led in Brooklyn's initial practice contest. The two pitchers shut out opponents over six innings as Hank DeBerry's Lemons defeated Val Picinich's Grapefruits 6 to 0.

Clearwater Fla Ur—Austin Cy) Moore Clarence Blethen Laurels Brooklyn Hank DeBerry Val Picinich

Veteran Phillie Alexander Returns for 20th Major League Season

Winter Haven Florida February 28. Grover Cleveland Alexander was set to begin training today with the Phillies for his 20th major league season. Alexander who turned 44 on Wednesday arrived yesterday to join the club for spring practice.

Winter Haven Fila Grover Cleveland Alexander Phillies

Melarain Favored in Mandell Bout Odds Stand Seven to Five

Chicago book makers quoted Jimmy Melarain as a favorite over lightweight champion Sammy Mandell in their upcoming bout with odds at seven to five. A shift in betting money yesterday flipped the early advantage from Mandell to Melarain.

Chicago Jimmy Melarain Sammy Mandell McLarain Odda Mandell

Northwestern and Michigan clash for Big Ten swimming supremacy

Evanston Feb 28 Northwestern and Michigan, the Western Conference's top two swimming powers, meet in a decisive dual meet to determine the Big Ten title contender. The event features strong individual rivals and a battle for team supremacy.

Evanston Tih Northwestern Michigan

Wooster Beats Muskingum 65 to 40 In Conference Clash

Wooster held Muskingum to 40 points while powering to a 65 40 victory in a key Ohio Conference game. The Wooster offense surged through the second half as the lead widened, keeping pace with the season push for the conference crown.

Wooster Ohio Muskingum

Pirates Complete Final Batting Practice in Paso Robles

In Paso Robles California on February 28 the Pittsburgh Pirates completed their final batting practice of the season with a lengthy morning session held instead of two separate workouts.

Paso Robles Calif Pittsburgh Pirates

Wolverines Seek Revenge After Early Season Loss

U.P Michigan's Wolverines aim to avenge a February defeat by the Champaign team known as Uliners. The loss earlier in the season cost Michigan a chance at the title, and the Wolverines have since endured a tough stretch.

Greyhound Five Champaign U.P Michigan Wolverines Uliners

Scrimmages This Week Build Hope for Another Victory

The report notes planned scrimmages across the week as a team aims to add another victory to their record. Key figures and opponents are not named in the fragment.

Maroons Set to Meet Indiana in Final Dual Before Big Ten

Chicago's track team travels to Bloomington to face Indiana in the season finale before the Big Ten championship. The Maroons are favored to win this key dual meet as preparations continue for the upcoming conference event.

Chicago Indiana Bloomington Maroons

Hoyt Joins Yankees Backing Stirs Shawkey

Waite Hoyt, veteran pitcher, arrived in St. Petersburg ahead of schedule, surprising Manager Bob Shawkey. Hoyt, who nearly was traded, looked sharper in his first workout, in faster shape than a year ago.

ST. Petersburg Fla Waite Hoyt New York Yankees Bob Shawkey Hoyt

Goslin Holdout May Delay Signing

In Mississippis Goslin refuses to sign with Washington until March 9 as he seeks to discuss a contract bonus clause. President Clark Griffith says the holdout does not worry him and the star outfielder remains unsigned until the date.

Biloas Miss Goose Goslin Clark Griffith Washington Star Griffiths Goslin Gostin

Giants and White Sox prep for exhibition games in San Antonio

Rail halt delays in San Antonio yesterday left the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox off the field but both clubs expect to resume training today. They have arranged exhibition games between their second teams in March.

San Antonio Tex New York Giants Chicago

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