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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1928

Page

8

Athens High Explodes Past Pomeroy in Close Battle

Athens High School claimed a 36 to 24 basketball victory over Pomeroy after a tense first half. Wolfe led Athens with 12 points while Russell topped Pomeroy scorers with five field goals and three free throws.

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Pomeroy Girls Defeat Athens Stars In Tight Thriller

Accuracy in shooting and ball work led Pomeroy girls to victory over the Athens Stars. Nar teammates paced the scoring with a 22 to 0 half edge and the red clad squad finished with 10 points from free throws and field goals.

Pomeroy Etan Athens Stars Fie Bobashet Akatherim Tulz River Tows Tea Field Nornis Dayor

Rose Bowl Crowd Grows Into Pasadena for Tournament

United Press report from Pasadena details the 39th Annual Tournament of Roses buildup with crowds swelling for the East West game Centered on Stanford and Pittsburgh facing off January 2 in a potential record Rose Bowl audience. The parade shows extensive floral floats with thousands of spectators filling the streets as planning costs soar toward many thousands of dollars.

Dan Campbell United Press Star Pasadena Southland Stanford Amd University of Tittsburgh Ivill Stanford University University of Miichigan Alor Tournament Association

Illini linesman Marri ner boxes pro debut in Chicago

Les Marriner former Illinois football linesman made his pro boxing debut in Chicago by stopping Mickey Smith in the third round of a four round bout.

Chicago Les Marriner University of Illinois Mickey Smith

Bunlap Repeats as South Golf Champion

The article notes Bunlap again holding the South golf title after aestured tenure. It mentions a recent performance, tenure considerations, and the ongoing pursuit of a second title in a competitive field.

Bunlap

Optimistic Connie Mack Predicts Grove Wins 20 Plus Games

Connie Mack believes Lefty Grove can win 29 or 30 games this season. Skeptics doubt the lofty forecast but Mack insists Grove will lead the Athletics to a strong start and contend from the outset.

Connie Mack Grove Lefty” Grove Right Grovo A's Pomank

Boxers May Pick Trunk Colors With Pink Option

Chicago officials announce boxers may choose trunk colors beyond red and black for competition after January 3. Opponents must wear contrasting colors and seconds in plain sweaters. improper dress can lead to suspensions.

Chicago Nec Minors Athletic Commission

Buchtel Cagers Sweep Greens Run In Twin Wins

Buchtel high school boys and girls basketball squads routed Greens Run Friday night. The boys won 59 to 22 and the girls 241 to 6 as Buchtel seized control late in the second period with steady shooting. The Buchtel boys had a close start but pulled away with better ball handling and accuracy.

Buchtel Dec Greens Run Buchtel High School Tteams Buchioil

Football Coaches Predict Peak Yet to Come in 1928 Era

New York December 31 The Football Coaches Association foresees a prosperous era for intercollegiate football with 1928 set to equal or surpass 1927. Presidents, commissioners, and coaches praise unity, publicity, and pending rule changes while planning a strong lobbying role for coaches in football legislation.

George Kirkley New York Football Coaches’ Association William Roper Princeton F.C. A John TL. Grifith Lin Sa Chad Roper Grimm Toper Granges Senort Footiball Grifftith Tin Point E. J. Hall Hall Coaches’ Association

Annual Medal Award Acknowledges Finest Boxer

The New York boxing commission and writers weigh in on the best boxer of the year. Tunney is seen as likely winner for his in ring and off field conduct, with Loughran a close second and other weight classes noted.

New York Commission Tunney Loughran Courtney Ueda York Olympic Wen Cedt New York Lou Hees Oheser Toribs Commis ‘Si Willitt Mirdoon Pein Toever

Plains Tigers win third straight in Plains

The Plains Tigers defeated the Logan Stars by a 49 to 49 margin to extend their winning streak to three games. The Plains quintet will meet Carbon with five at Buehlel Monday night as they pursue further victories and challenge George Van Meter and Athens Heate in upcoming contests.

the Plains Plains Tigers Basket Poteura Logan Stars Secon Plains Carbon Buehlel Plains Engers George van Meter Athens Remus Cincinsath Pec George Remus Sliver Mate Hospital Erturin Sane Charles Holt John Goldsberry

Sande to ride on European mounts during stay

Seattle University notes a basketball game where Washington defeated the University of Illinois 32 to 20. Sande and Aggy are mentioned in context of European track plans during a continental stay.

Gurl Sande Illinges Seattle Wash University of Washington University of Tiinots

California Wins Over Penny Team Amora Spacts

The report notes a decisive football game with California defeating Penny Team Amora in a tense Eastern region matchup. Key plays include a forward pass, a late scoring sequence, and a defensive stop that preserved the lead through the fourth quarter.

Amora Iowa Katie Hatties Tia Ashing Jinta Tynes J. Doners Schull Pwriseidon Clymer Reds

Best With Gun Ohioan Makes Great Record in Winning Amateur Gun Title

Ohioan Erich Charles Boseert and Ian H dusky won the amateur trap shooting championship of America. Boseert defended his title with a remarkable score of .975 on a large total, according to Jimmy Robinson the association statistician.

Erich Charles A. Boseert Ian H Dusky Hampaten America Muark Arie Ghampaten TH. Regert Jimmy Robinson Association

Yankees release players amid trade recap confusion

The New York Yankees announce the outright release of players including Joe and Witcher and infielder Morne Hart to a St Panl Amerie association club. The report references prior trades involving Bam Z Morchart Chenan and Catcher Grabowski, with Aaron Wart moving to the White Sox.

New York The York Yankees Today Joe Witcher F Mornehart St. Panl Amerie

Championship Duel Promises Heavyweight Clash

New York promoters announce a heavyweight championship bout set for January 6 at Madison Square Garden featuring Tommy Loughran defending against Leo Lomanski after Loughran recently retained the title by defeating Jimmy Slattery. The move follows Leo Lomanski's rising status as a top challenger and Rickard's push to secure another title fight.

New York Dee al Seeaink Ui Chan Tommy Leo Lemski Rickies Garden Lenshrin Jimmy Slattery Ting Henson McTigue Ras Lomaki

No clear event identified in damaged text

The readable fragment mentions a person Aviles and a discussion of a rule with a financial stake. It references offenders, heat and a possible payout, but the exact event, date, place, or organizations are unclear.

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