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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1927

Page

9

Landis Debates Guilt or Innocence of Baseball Stars

Chicago January reports Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis weighs charges against White Sox and Tigers over 1917 1918 games. He may seek advisory help from AL and NL presidents Rin Johnson and John Heydler to decide guilt or innocence of players including Eddie Collins Ty Cobb Tris Speaker.

Clark BW Sey Chicago Ill Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Kenesaw M. Landin America Federal Judicial Bench Randomie Baseballs Advisory Council Rin Johnson American League John Heydler Natiognal League Johnson Heydler Landis Efone Frank Navin Detroit Wohl Tris WLS Maeney

Not Guilty Is Belief Of Baseball Fan

Opinion polls here and across major leagues show near unanimity that the baseball gambling investigation will end in acquittal for the accused players. Public mood is tolerant, with questions of why rehash old dirt, and belief that Commissioner Landis will find insufficient evidence. The piece also notes related sports contest results and a high school girls basketball score, highlighting players and scorers.

Henry Farrell New York Dan Commissionecr Landis Dolan O'Connell O'’Connell Frank Frisch Ness Young George Kelly

Nelsonville doubles up Gallipolis in league opener

Nelsonville high school stars the Scarles and Gray defeat Gallipolis 48 to 25 in the Southeastern league opener. Nelsonville's precise passes and stifling defense overwhelmed the visitors while East High’s earlier stumble is credited to a similar run. Coach Harris appears to have a formidable lineup this season.

Nelsonville Scarles Gray Nelsonville High School Gallipolis East High Columbus Harris Gallipella

Nelsonville Y. YMCA Edge K of P in Overtime

The Nelsonville YMCA men defeated the K of P squad from Pomeroy in overtime Friday night in Nelsonville, 31 to 29, before a capacity crowd. End of regulation saw 28-2, with Akron West 26, Wooster 13, Lorain 23, South Akron 20.

Nelsonville Jan K. of P. Outfit Pomeroy Akron West Wooster Lorain South Akron

Ohio's Hopes Take Tumble In First Tilt

Springfield Jan. Isolated in the first Buckeye Athletic Association game, Ohio University warriors were held to 27 as Wittenberg Lutherans toppled them 33 to 27. Knotts starred for Wittenderg with seven field goals, while DuBois and Longley led the Lutherans in a final period surge that sealed the win for Godfrey’s quintet.

Springfield Jan Wittenberg Lutherans Buckeye Athletic Association jQnlo University Warriors Godfrey Coched Trokts Armstrong Heser Cael

Hamden Cage Five Remains Undefeated In Clash

Hamden and Wellston high schools split hoops action on Wellston floor with Wellston girls beating Hamden 26 to 10 and Hamden boys overwhelming Wellston. Hamden boys reached 13 straight wins this season while Hamden girls trailed after first half and ended without scoring in final period. Next Monday rematch scheduled as two teams face off again with local press noting high scoring and tied stands.

Hamden Jan Hamden and Wellston High School Wellston Wellston Girls Hamden Boys Cliston Hamden i1 Ik Fel Janu Pid Neorg Ag Vampen Girls Jp Brwaasue Otto Rer Wea Y Ithodes Macklin Cottey Juea Muvois Unsenberg Uiwillis Sayles Workman Longley Tusner Campbell Tunney Whiel Ineidentilly J Bebo Artis i vlindiTt Wadden Knotts Wi Wigkman Tory Tly Dubois Ley Bone Minneapolia Ierid Pao Wee Paterson Calivhan Milwanier Hs Tag Conilet

New scandal rocks sport world today

Washington report describes a gripping baseball scandal from 1878 involving bribery attempts to fix a game between Brown ing and Burton, Kansas representatives discuss with the White House, one Brown ing player allegedly offered payments to influence outcomes, trial and investigation loom amid a breach between the two teams.

Sport World Today Washington Kene Lars Tincher White House Browning Burton Fincher Chicago Lentis Ohakil Ruth

Chi town Bruins defeat Littshursh in NHL clash tonight

Chicago Braulshaw von outclassed Littshursh in a decisive NHL contest, earning a 4 0 victory. The margin showcased strong Chicago offense and a solid defensive effort, with notable contributions from key players and a dominant home performance.

Chicago Braulshaw von Littshursh

Chauncey Loses To Plains In Tight 31 28 Game

Plains defeats Chauncey 31 to 28 in a close Friday night boys basketball game. Plains used sharp passing while Chauncey converted shots but fouls led to points from free throws. Half time stood 14 in Chauncey favor as the contest swung toward Plains late.

Chauncey Jan Plains Chauncey High Achool Chauncey Boys

Athens High Runs Past Wellston Fourths 29 to 13

Athens High School drilled Wellston 29 to 13 in a one sided gym game. The Big Red cagers dominated with strong passing and fast floor play to build a large first half lead. Athens substituted freely, but regulars regained control to extend the margin and win decisively.

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Rome Beats Hellister High In Tight Varsity Clash

In a close, hard fought game on January 8 at Home Wash, Rome High School defeated Hellister High by a slim margin. The contest was decided late as both teams traded leads, while the Rome girls team lost in a preliminary matchup to Hellister by a 16 point margin.

Rome Gam Wolaastier Hellister High Hellister High School Piri

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