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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1930

Page

9

Ohio Cagers Battle Miami Tonight in Buckeye Tilt

Ohio University aims to rebound from a losing Buckeye opener as it hosts Miami. The Bobcats, refining a zone defense after last game, show improved practice and lineup prospects led by Warshower at guard. Miami counters with twins Robert and Richard Sacrett and D Cheadle in a title bid.

Ohio Miami Buckeye Tilt Seaman L. Faris Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Big Red Bobcats Ohio Basketeers Athens Oxford School Robert Richard Sacrett Springfield D. and Cheadle Salem N. D Bobcat Don Peden Wesleyan Jerry Warshower Brooklyn Grover Warshower Rob Barrett Koterba Rieh'd Barrett Brammer Cee North

Shute Leads Open Golf Field At Riviera

Denny Shute from Columbus Ohio tops the fifth annual Los Angeles Open Golf at Riviera Country Club with 222 after 54 holes. Horton Smith and Bobby Cruickshank trailed by three strokes at 225, followed by Chetter Bakerfield Espinosa Armour and Diegel. amateur Seaver withdrew, leaving the all professional format and final scores.

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Ashland College Edges Findlay 42 to 33 in Narrow Win

Ashland College defeated Findlay College 42 to 33 at home after a late Findlay rally failed to alter the outcome. The game featured an unexpected opposition that Ashland overcame to secure the victory.

Ashland Y.P Ashland College Findlay College Findlay

Bulldogs Ready for Hounds Tilt After Marietta Setback

Athens High, reeling from a Marietta loss, drills by coach Pete Mc Kinley as the Bulldogs prep Wednesday night against Nelsonville Greyhounds. Possible new lineup features Hughes and Benton at forwards, Wagner at center, Merchant moved to guard, with Coury and regulars Burroughs, fields, and the benching of Hickman. Nelsonville, stung by inconsistency, aims to slow Hughes while Marshall retools his lineup to boost aggressiveness.

Athens High Bulldogs Marietta Pete McKinley Nelsonville Greyhounds Athéns McKinley Hughes Benton Wagner Merchant Coury Fields Burroughs Big Red Parkersburg Middleport Glouster Pomeroy Lancaster Salem Hi- Alumni Marshall Athens Jewett Hickman Hartley Hilleary Evans Hawks

Oberlander Named Head Football Coach at Wesleyan

Middletown Conn January 14 Oberlander A J Swede Oberlander former Dartmouth star and Ohio State coach was named head football coach at Wesleyan University succeeding William W Wood He will also teach physical education and take over line and backfield coaching duties next fall at Wesleyan College.

Middletown Conn UPB A. J Oberlander Ohio State Dartmouth College Wesleyan University William W. Wood Dartmouth Goco

Athletics and Browns Tie for First in Fielding Marks

The Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns shared the lead in team fielding in 1929 with a .755 average. Browns had 5 971 chances and Athletics 5 084. notable performers include Joe Judge at first base for Washington, Charlie Gehringer at second, Wille Kamm at third, and Al Simmons and Fred Schulte as top outfielders. Muddy Ruel led catchers with .990, while Mickey Cochrane earned praise as best catcher with .983 in 135 games.

New York U.R Philadelphia Athletics 8&T. Louis Browns Browns Athletics Yankees White Sox Tigers Cleveland Joe Judge Washington Charlie Gehringer Detroit Wille Kamm Joe Roley al Simmons Fred Schulte Schulte Simmons Fred Marberry George Walberg Philadelphia Muddy Ruel Mickey Cochrane

Kid Chocolate to Fight Al Ridgeway at Madison Square Garden

Undefeated Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate will meet Al Ridgeway of Jersey City in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on February 21. The scheduled clash was announced from New York with the contest set for the Garden arena.

New York U.P Kid Chocolate al Ridgeway Jersey City Madison Square Garden

Hounds Score Victory Over Faculty Five

Nelsonville High School boys beat a faculty team 27 to 25 on Monday night in Nelsonville. Hartley led scoring with six field goals and two fouls, while Marshall and Shirley added five and four field goals. The Greyhounds led 24 to 10 at half. second team finished the game. Girls prelims saw the school team defeat the faculty 20 to 12, with Miss Ruton scoring eight for the teachers.

Nelsonville Shirley Greyhounds Hartley Marshall Miss Shaw Miss Ruton

Grid Hero Cheerful While Facing Death

El Paso High quarterback George Hunt 18 is gravely ill in Illinois Research Hospital after a back injury during a game against Pontiac High. Doctors say he has about three months to live, yet he smiles and vows to “keep bucking the two.”

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Wolverines Triumph Over Princeton in Dual Meet

The University of Michigan wrestling team defeated Princeton 21 to 15 in a dual meet at Princeton New Jersey last night.

Princeton N. J U.P University of Michigan

Notre Dame Coach Lieb in Chicago for Auburn talks

ULPle Ton Lieb, Notre Dame assistant and per season leader during Knute Rockne’s illness, met yesterday with President Hiradford Knapp of Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. Alan Knapp said no definite agreement emerged as Alabama seeks Lieb to coach their gridiron program.

Chicago Ton Lieb Notre Dame Barmbiers Knute Rockne Hiradford Knapp Alabama Polytechnic Institute of Auburn Alan Knapp Alabama Lieb

Wilson Foes: Wrigley May Trade If He Enters Ring

William Wrigley, Cubs owner, says he would favor trading Hack Wilson if the star outfielder boxes C Arthur Shires but denies threats to trade. He adds the decision rests with President Veeck and Manager Mee Cardthy, not executives.

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Ohio State Coach Oberlander Heads to Wesleyan

Rumor mill in Columbus swirls over Jim Oberlander leaving Ohio State after a three year contract to become head football mentor at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut. Oberlander joined Ohio State in 1927 after Dartmouth days when he earned All American honors and he has been studying medicine during his Ohio State tenure.

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