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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1928

Page

11

Athens Beats Jackson 31 to 15 In Home Court Triumph

Athens high school defeated Jackson 31 to 15 on their home floor. Wolfe led Athens with multiple baskets and free throws, while Taylor added four baskets in the second half. Jackson struggled to score until late in the second quarter as Athens defense dominated.

Homer C. Peterson Athens Jackson Wolfe Taylor Athentans Ing Red Wilson Jim Amn Jackson Weisel Harold Wise Jockson Burroughs Traops Dome Wise Regulus Kate Tay Athans Gandarmentals Dackson Dig Athena

Revamped Ohio Five Gives Bearcats Big Battle For Victory

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Grover Bobcats 28 to 21 in the Buckeye cage opener. Bobcats led 17 to 15 at the half behind Jack Burkholder but Cincinnati rallied with strong defense and clutch scoring led by Bolton and guard Was. Burkholder logged 11 points as Ohio displayed sharp passing and coordinated plays while several Grover players chipped in scoring. The game remained tight until the final minutes when Cincinnati pulled ahead to secure the win in Bearcat gym.

Robert Marriott Incinnati Grover Cincinnati Bearcats Buckeye Bearcat Gymnasium Grovermen Jack Burkholder Bearcats Campbell Kline Trace Brammer Macklin Briggs Bolton Ats Cincinnati Bob Hrtunner Geliarly Burkholder Ohio CinceLimits Gymnasium Bobs Benrent Acorea Roberts Geniealy Oso University

Brother Coaches Meet As Wesleyan Muskingum Clash

In Delaware on January 7, Ohio Wesleyan coach Raymond O Detrick faced Muskingum coach PHL Lange. The two brothers in law fraternity and former teammates shared Huron high school and Wittenberg years, playing forward together in high school and college and earning 1937 state honors.

Elaware Derite Ohio Wesleyan Muskingum Raymond O- Detrick Hattling Bishops Phl Lange Muskies Detrick Lange Huron High School Huron Wittenberg

Logan Highs Edge Columbus Y M S In Close Basketball Win

Logan defeated Columbus Y M C A Day School 18 to 15 in a tight preliminary game. Cline led Logan with three field goals and seven points, while Blosser and Fox added points as the locals finished strong before the league opener against Portsmouth.

McMilan Columbus Cline Logan Blosser Fox Poertsmouth Logan Pos Columbus Y. Blosser RP Sickles Bright Gorey Aanner LP Hall Bright

Athens High Girls Triumph in Albany Game

Athens High School girls defeated Albany 82 to 28 after a close first half. Henrietta Watkins led scoring with 20 points for Athens, followed by Mildred Murphy and Norma Brown. Albany’s top scorers were Culne with 12 and Curtis with 3, as both teams showed teamwork throughout.

Hegins Athens High School Albany Heriday Ao Gcora Athena Henrietta Watking Mildred Murphy Norma Rown Culne Miss Barnes Miso Curtis Watkins Albany Athens RP Curtis Swift Taras ‘Murphy JA Cline Brown Teaky Romine A. Hebner Cramer Ath Tallon Wilson Holsington

Crime blamed on public during Ohio State address

Alonzo Tuttle, dean of the college of law at Ohio State University, criticized the public for minimizing and undoing crime, arguing the appalling crime situation stems from public attitudes.

Columbus Alonzo Tuttle College of Law Ohio State Uniseraily

Klein and Sarazen Break Par in First Round Miami Open

Klein and Sarazen broke par in the first 18 holes of the Miami Open on the municipal course. Vach shot 71 to lead a field of about 100 players. Klein 34 18, Sarazen 39 18, with other scores including Metchinson 73 Tur ness 73 Adams 72 Golden 73 Morgan 76 Warrel 75.

Klein and Sarazen Florida Tama Wille Klein Gent Sarazen Vach Klein Wheatly Hills N. Y Jock Metchinson Mike Turness White Plains N.Y Deft Adams Savannah Iohn Golden Paterson Dan Morgan Philadelphia Borph Cincinnati Johnny Warrel

Sharkey and Heeney Lead First Elimination Showdown

The article argues Sharkey and Heeney as principals in the first elimination round for a major bout. It compares past fights, notes Sharkey's injury impact and recovery, and weighs Heeney's form and grit while forecasting outcomes and possible lessons from Dempsey fights.

Sharkey and Heeney

Pomeroy Teams Rally In High School Basketball Clash

In a tense boys and girls doubleheader at Pomeroy high, the girls led by Miss Lite fueled a surge as Pomeroy pulled away to 14 points late, while the boys struggled but put up strong efforts. Jackson led the boys with 6 and Russell anchored the defense, with Fer Jackson and Barlow adding forwards. The final tallies showed Pomeroy edging opponents late in a brisk contest.

Pomeroy Jackson Barcheime Dye Russell Ashworth Swiet Owards Barlow Am Recentiry Abram Wison Yam Jeroy Tind Ereen

Wingate Wins National Amateur Golf Title Match

T. Wingate of Jacksonville Florida defeated Dr William Moffatt of Utica New York six up after 36 holes to claim the emotional championship of Amateur Golf Club titlists at St Augustine Florida. McNatt of Yahnundasis CC played unevenly, trailing by five after 18 holes before Wingate sealed the win with a birdie three at the 30th.

T. Augustine Fla Shur Bob Wingate Jacksonville William Afoifitt Utles McNatt Chammer Yahnundasis Oiler Wingate Jacksonsleymindtour Moffatt

Cheshire Triumph Over Pomeroy In League Clash

Cheshire defeated Pomeroy last night in a scheduled league game. The contest featured strong defense from Cheshire and a decisive lead in the second half, with Cheshire pulling away to secure the win.

Wrestling Tryouts Reveal Rich Prospects for Sebcat Grapplers

A Sunday evening session at a Ohio gymnasium featured sixteen candidates from Conch dba or us Choten displaying wrestling skill in a试 match aimed at selecting the logical men to onpass the University of Michigan Wednesday evening. Spectators and fans alike appear supportive, signaling strong local backing for the Olson men and Western Conference ambitions.

We the Ohio Gymnasium University of Michigan Olson

Hollister Girls Triumph as Boys Falter in Friday Meet

Hollister hosts a Friday double bill with the girls defeating the visiting team 17 to 10 while the boys suffered a loss. Griffiths Buckeye champion led the winners in a 2:38 edge, Glasa dominated 125-pound class, and Roberts toppled Hunter in a 3 minute 0 second tryout.

Griffiths Buckeye Stocker Glasa iJdivision MacMillen Roberts Hunter Olulister Jan Thei Shafer Chauncey Holster Boys Hollister Gymnasium

Ballyhoo Fails to Crown Evening’s Key Wrestling Showdowns

Shafer fought hard to topple his opponent but fell short on points as Chauncey claimed a 58 pound bout and Byers beat his rival for honors. Other matches featured Hendricks over Miles, Begola besting Maulien, and Skinner’s swift win over Ogier as coach Olson refines varsity plans ahead of Michigan.

Euler Anu Ze Shafer Chauncey Byers Hoker Hendricks de- NiiHine Aisk Begola Maulien Skinner Ogier Olaon Michigan

Chauncey Boys Defeat Loyal Boys 31 to 12

Chauncey boys routed Loyal boys in a fast, one sided game finishing 31 to 12. The contest moved quickly with Chauncey building a comfortable lead.

Eee Te Chauncey Boys

Indicted M Pirn gang member Charlea Phillips jailed in Ross County

Secret indictment from last October labels Charlea Phillips as part of the PMMips gang. He is held in the Ross County jail on a jail-delivery charge and facing related warrants.

Chillicothe Pmmips Charlea Phillips Ross County

Amateur golf rules central at 34th USPGA meeting

At the thirty fourth annual meeting in New York the United States Golf Association debated strict adherence to amateur status. President Melvin A. Traylor urged no compromise on amateur rules while other remarks praised Bobby Jones and discussed equipment focus, including putter activity and ball specifications.

York Dan Alems United States Mehint Traylor Chicago Bobby Fores Vin Returnms Atlanta Honea William C. Fownes, Jr Fownes TSS Melvin A. Traylor Glenview Club Findlay Douglas Apayanis Club H. H. Ramsey Creekelih Prescott S. Bush TM Club Charles A. Sabin National Golf Tanks of America Couns Joseph Clark Sunny

Army Navy Game Called Off After Conference Clash

The annual Army Navy football game was definitively cancelled for 1958 after a meeting between the superintendents of West Point and Annapolis. Disputes centered on enforcing the three year player eligibility rule, with the Navy favoring strict adherence and the Army opposing it.

York U.R Army- Navy West Point Military Academy Annapolia Naval Academy ATEU Navy Army

Nelsonville Greyhounds Defeat Wellston Five in Opener

In Nelsonville last night the Nelsonville Greyhounds beat Wellston 34 to 20 in the league basketball opener. Nelsonville led 18 to 6 at halftime with Howell as top scorer at 19 points. Wewhurat scored zero and Linton had 5.

Elsonville Jane Nelsonville Greyhounds Wellston Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Howell Wewhurat Linton

Wesleyan Cagers Open Season With Ohio University Clash

Wesleyan basketball opens the 1928 Buckeye Athletic Association schedule with a trip to Athens to face Ohio University. The Bishops, coming off a near title last season, aim to rebound after losses to Denison and Ohio State and string together wins from a strong Christmas tour. The squad then travels to Marietta for an Ohio conference game before returning to Athens. The Wesleyan swimming team also launches its season with a meet against Columbus EF in Edwards Gym, with Wooster Denison and Cincinnati on the schedule.

Eleware Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio University At Athens Wesleyan Denison Fast Akron Goodyears Methodists Ohio State Marietta College Bishops Marietta Ohio Athens Columbus Edwards Gymnasium Wooster Cincinnati

Courtney Seen as Challenger for Mickey Walker Title Fight

George Courtney of Oklahoma is recognized in New York as the leading challenger for Mickey Walker’s middleweight title. He will face Yess Stringham of Salt Lake City in a 10 round bout at St. Nicholas Arena on Monday night. Stringham has recent fast wins over Alex Bader and Al Gorman. Leo Z Flynn backs Stringham for a title bid. Jou Barba and Henry Moesta meet in a later all round semi final.

New York WUP George Courtney Oklahoma Mickey Walker Yess Stringham Salt Lake City St. Nicholas Arena Stringham Alex Bader al Gorman Leo Z. Flynn

Tommy Loughran Narrowly Survives Ring Disaster At Madison Square Garden

Tommy Loughran nearly lost his heavyweight title bid as Koslomski Mond terror from Washington floored him twice in a brutal 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Loughran rose after falls, fought on in a daze, then pressed the action before losing on points.

New York Tommy Loughran Comets Madleson Square Garden Ko Lomski Lomakt Ithe Wonger Lomaki Lougheran Loughran

Unclear OCR Item Mentions Jenkings Warrant and Elfer

Fragmentary report references Hubert Jenkings, Ruth Elfer, and a warrant issued in Abilene Texas. Text is garbled and missing key details, but implies a court or legal action connected to a person named Elfer and a flight or fraud reference.

Abilene Texas Hubert Jenkings Clayton Ruth Elfer Jantic Isler

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