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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

7

Buckeye clash looms after Marietta test for Green and White

The Green and White face Marietta College tonight in a preparatory outing before Buckeye Athletic Association play. With Ward out on holiday, Koterba and Warshower already sidelined, the likely lineup includes Burkholder and Swackhamer at forwards Brammer at center and Williams and Hart in the backcourt. Marietta boasts Muskingum in past showings, making the test tough as Grovermen head toward Ohio Wesleyan battle and a stiffer Buckeye schedule.

Marietta College Buckeye Athletic Association Grovermen Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Koterba Warshower Williams Jack Burkholder Swackhamer Brammer Hart Marietta Muskingum Buckeye

Americans and Maple Leafs Face Crucial Night Clash

New York Americans host Toronto Maple Leafs in a National League game with the lead in the International group at stake as players skate over the spot where Tex Richard’s body lies.

New York Tex Richard New York Americans Toronto Maple Leafs

Break Between Big Ten A A U Now In Light

Northwestern University sits at the center of a rising clash between the Big Ten and the Amateur Athletic Union. A cancelled meet with the Chicago Athletic Club sparked suspensions as Northwestern swimmers had competed in A A U events last summer. Major John L. Griffith of the Big Ten headed to Washington to review the dispute as the rift widens between the leagues.

Chicago Amateur Athletic Federation Northwestern University Storm Northwestern Chicago Athletic Club American Amateur Federation Athletic Club Kenneth L. Wilson John L. Grifith Big Ten

New Era Predicted As Two-Man Racing Returns in 1930

Automobile men in New York predict a new era in U S racing after the American Automobile Association Contest Board votes to restore the two man racing car for 1930. The streamlined steamline machines will make their last appearance at the 1929 Indianapolis.

New York United States American Automobile Association

Practice Passing Drills for Better Team Play

The article describes passes in two classes baseball style long passes from back court and inside territory push passes. It outlines aerial and bounce passes with varied pressure, and suggests drills with two parallel lines 15 feet apart to build accuracy and speed before deception.

Atheny High Faces Tigers In Season Opener At Iron ton

Local prep basketball preview notes Atheny High School aims to start strong against Greens Run after uneven prior schedules. Last season Big Red beat the Tigers 36 33 in a close rivalry. The second team, coached by Edward Sharp, prepared well and will play Greens Run at 7 30 with Wagner Wilson Smith Woods in the lineup and Benton Pyle Woodard Cline Ferry Moorehead as reserves.

John Violet Ironton Atheny High School Tigers Bulldogs Ths Wings Storm Big Red Greens Edward Sharp Sharp Wagner Wilson Smith Woods Kelley Benton Pyle Woodard Cline Ferry Moorehead

Veeck Leaves Chicago for Catalina Island Vacation

President William L. Veeck leaves Chicago for a Catalina Island vacation. He says the Cubs will not pursue Lester Bell of the Braves or Joe Dugan, recently moved from the Yankees to Boston, as potential acquisitions.

Chicago Chicago Cubs William L. Veeck California Catalina Island Veeck Cubs Lester Bell Braves Joe Dugan Yankees Boston

Crawfordsville Crowned as Wabash Falls 42 to 1

In Crawfordsville Indiana Wabash College suffered a blowout loss 42 to 1 Corrick Irish center scored six field goals and two free throws for the dominant home team The result showcased Wabash College’s struggles in the game and highlighted Corrick's scoring spree

Crawfordsville Ind Notre Dame Wabash College Corrick

Hoover Era Roommate Remembered by Denver Executive

Milt Ansenger, president of the Denver Western League club, recalls rooming with President-elect Herbert Hoover during their Stanford days, noting the shared experience of close association with a future national leader.

Hoover Milt Ansenger Denver Hoover Stanford

Nurmi Training Plan Question Sparks AAU Clash

Charles L. Ornstein of Washington challenges Metropolitan AAU authority to register Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi for the 1932 Olympics arguing unfair treatment of American athletes. Ferris notes international law places Nurmi under the foreign country's governing body since he resides in New York.

New York Paavo Nurmi Charles L. Ornstein Washington DC. C Amateur Athletic Union Ornstein Daniel J. Ferris Nurmi Ferris

Georgia Tech Football Sparks Hollywood Buzz and Cash Talks

The piece notes Atlanta scribe Bill Munday securing a Hollywood screen test after stoking chatter about the New Year’s game. Warner Mize and Waite Hoyt are listed as to receive about $900 weekly from vaudeville. California’s nickname for Tech players is referenced amid a money dispute with a banker over a possible $50,000 loan.

Bill Munday Allanta Warner Mize l Waite Hoyt Georgia Tech California Bempesey Big Banker

Finnish star to compete in United States for Olympics

Ornstein criticised conditions allowing a Finnish athlete to compete in the United States while representing Finland in the Olympics, as he did in 1928 and 1934. He voiced objection to Nurmi following a similar course.

Ornstein Thie Orenstein Wale Ee United States Nurmi

Dallas Golfer George Dexter Delivers New Year Hole in One

Dallas Texas golfer George Dexter started the New Year with a standout shot earning a hole in one on the day’s top effort. The report notes Dexter achieved the ace in a local golf round.

George Dexter Dallas Tex

Start Tourney at Riviera Course with Leading Stars

The event opens January 10 at Riviera course with top players including Ornith and Leo Diegel, defending Professional Golf Association Champion. The tournament offers a $40,000 purse and begins as Lee Angeli and others headline the field.

Lou Angelia Lee Angele Riviera Ts Wuerre Ornith Leo Diegel

Promoter Announces Meet With Ralph Grith

New Orleans January 10 promoter Martin Burke says a relay event will feature Ralph Grith and an eight and ten or so team. The announcement outlines the lineup and timing for the meet set in New Orleans.

New OR Ate Ralph Grith 8 & Ten Tut Martin Burke

Court Scores Mixed From College Basketball Skirmishes

A scrambled score roundup shows multiple games with mixed results. Maryland edged Yale 39 26 while Notre Dame 88 defeated Washington 45. Delaware State beat Saint Marys 14 16 and Akron 17. Holy Name Club 16 defeated Ashiane 16.

Ze A Katy Jo Duke Wesleyan Washington Ramp South Carenh Welford Marylané Maton Yale Cols Aqvinas Oh St. Marys Delaware St. Maryt Is Holy Name Club Akron Ashiané

Godfrey Fined and Suspended by State Athletic Commission

George Godfrey heavyweight boxer was fined 1000 dollars and suspended by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission after fouling opponent Almeelt in a bout. The commission acted yesterday and imposed the penalty on Godfrey for the incident.

Regert Jan Ides George Godfrey Teddy Almeelt Sus Pennsylvania State Athletic Godfrey Alkeer OC Cmmission Hitty Rim

Pesek Defeats Che Ry In Senior Intercity Clash

John Pesek of Nebraska defeated Alaskan Jack Cherry in straight falls at the Quality Club in Columbus. Pesek won the first fall in 48 minutes and the second in a little over two minutes, proving the Nebraskan aggressive as newspapermen noted. Ade Sansman and Nichow drew in Newark, New Jersey, in a fast, scoreless bout.

Columbus Jad John Pesek Nebraska Tigers Jack Chery Pesek EU Pesek

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