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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1929

Page

9

Bobcats Edge Wittenberg In High Scoring Ohio Victory

Ohio University defeated Wittenberg 40 to 33 in a strong team showing. The Gravermen improved notably on offense and defense, pulling ahead early and sustaining pressure through the second half as Koterba and Stackhimer led the scoring. Officials: Harrington, Cincinnati. Hoss, Ohio State.

Russ Marple Ohio University Wittan‘pera Gravermen Ohio Grevers Stackhimer Eoon Koterba Feu Jocala Wittenberg Aquay Qreen

Change Methods in Ohio University Physical Education

The Physical Education Department at Ohio University replaces routine gymnastics with basketball and volleyball games and track meets. Associate professor C D Glaque notes the shift departs from a machine like person who performs fixed exercises on command, highlighting a new approach to physical education.

Ohio University C.D. Glauque Twico Giauque

Freeman Suspended After Ohio University Boxing Incident

Reported in Toledo with details of Freeman of Columbus suspended after a boxing event. Experts question fitness standards as recreation goals are debated. Several bouts occurred with notable fighters including Sammy Luster and Jimmy Russo in a series of ten round matches. A separate note mentions the death of a veteran player in Cincinnati.

Tay Toledo Pat Lean Freeman of Columbus Suz- Calisthenies Ohio University Neen Giauque Poste Rosales Cleveland Pet Rileilea Ili Sammy Luster Telela Joe Boychan Newark Tina c Jimmy Russo Henry J. Killiles Petroit Lula Carpentara Asmo Tda Heart Btn

Hollister Courters Lead in Athens County Court League

Hollister Rome and Lodi girls share first in the girls league with Hollister girls emerging as favorites after a 40 to 17 victory over Chauncey. Boys teams see Hollister leading while Cogivills surge to second place with a 54 to 11 win over Lod by. Standings include games through Friday January 11.

Hollister High School Athens County Court League Hollister Rome Lodi Holketey High School Athens County Chauncey-Dover Cogivills Lod Basketeers Amenville Girta Chauncey and Amenvile Lodgirls Chauncey Dover Township Chauncey Girls

Wellston and Logan High Teams Tie in Friday Games

At Wellston and Logan high schools Friday, Logan boys won 26 to 17 and Wellston girls won 48 to 18. Pomeroy high teams defeated Gallipolis with strong play from Winebrenner and Smith. boys led 44 to 20 at final. Otterbein loss to Muskingum noted but game halted by storm blackout.

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Muskies Victorious In Bluffton Cage Clash

Defiance College’s guard led by Flory propelled a 32-22 win over Bluffton College in Bluffton Ohio. The Defiance attackers pressed the defense and overwhelmed Bluffton’s stubborn effort in Friday’s game.

Pepiance Bluffton Flory Colege Bluffton College

Nelsonville Greys Suffer 24 Point Defeat at Chillicothe

Nelsonville, Jan. 198. The Nelsonville Greys fell 24 to 4 61 to 24 at Chillicothe Friday. Missing Hlankes, Milla stepped in to connect on eight field goals. Bone and White also added scores as Chillicothe showcased a fast, dangerous offense. Jewett led Nelsonville with seven points, Houg followed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyshounds Chillicothe Hlankesship Milla Bone White Greyhounds Greyhound Jewett Houg

Plains Cagers Triumph Over Canaanville 38 24

The Plains boys defeated Canaanville 38 to 24 Friday night as the regular squad rallied in the fourth quarter after a 10-8 halftime. Mansfield led Canaanville with 9 points while McCullough scored 15 and Stolder 12 for The Plains.

Plains Jan Statt Dpecini Plains Boys Canaamvlle Canaanville Canaanvisls Mansfield Waa Gam Capaan" Villa McCullough Stolder Margus Tanganville

Postponed Albany Hollister Boys Game and Hollister Girls Win

Postponement halted the Albany vs Hollister boys game after Hollister girls prevailed 24 to 5. The story also notes Hollister’s rising stars Mason and Rothery and praises Crabtree, a promising young outfielder, in a broader look at local baseball prospects and upcoming spring play.

Albany Dan Hollister Jacl Hendricks Wes Reds Ruchtai Jack Hotland Hollivter Oklahoma City Hendricka Este Crabtree Mime FE Bey Holland Tolland Crabtree Bey Hendricks Jividen Trion Danner Sugar Run P. H

Dilchers Tramps Seek Revenge in Hayesville Go

Dilchers Tramps aim to avenge a 34 point loss to Hocking Valley Glass nine earlier, planning a return game at Haydenville on Wednesday January 23 after a Jan 15 win over Tywell Cadillacs. The team features Longley Marshall Shirley Muir Crabtree Howell West. The Y Girls face Hansel Girls Logan, with a Pomeroy game and Bliss College matchup sought for later.

Nelsonville Tywell-Cadillacs Dilcher Tramps Hocking Valley Glass Regum Lancaster Haydenvilla Haydenvilla Gianasium Pomeroy Bliss College

Olson-Coached Mat Aggregation Falls to Ohio State

Ohio State grapplers defeated Olson's squad 35 to 6 in a Friday meet. Key bouts saw Hudak and Vercoe win for Ohio State while Sweeney and Hooker faced hard pins. Referee decisions drew crowd criticism amid a strong Ohio State performance.

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LodI Wins Shade Jan 19 High School Games

Lodi High School defeated Amesville 42 to 24 in the boys game and 15 to 14 in the girls game on Friday night. The LodI Pure Devils lost earlier to Cheshire Independents 23 to 15 in a hard fought preliminary match.

Lpdi High School Amesville Cheshire Chyshire Independents

Max Fight Champ At Louie Me Jan 19

Benny Bas of Philadelphia knocked Gut Joey Hivers in the second round of their featherweight bout. Rivers suffer a Sanv victory setting up a future match with Andre Routis for the featherweight title.

Louie Benny Bas Philadelphia Joey Hivers Sanv Rivers Andre Routls Wait Chachplen

Athens County High Scores Reported in Girls and Boys Games

In boys action, Ladi 34 edged Amasville 19 while CirLe Games saw Amesvilla 13 to 4. Other scores include Molijater 4h and Albay Af in mixed results.

Ladi Amasville Cirle Amesvilla Molijater Albay Af

Four Man Back Pass Offense Tactics Described

University of Pittsburgh coach H C Carlson outlines a four man back pass offense to add elasticity to teamwork. If the three man tension fails the fourth man receives and then acts with long man cutting first. A new telum virate adapts the regular trio to a fourth man pivot option. Wind Franicco then notes Kid Franel European bantamweight champion adds another victory in a decisive win over Calitecaia.

H.C. Carlson M. D University of Pittsburgh Onix Tal Kid Franc Kid Franel Europe Calitecaia

Marietta Edges Chic Northern in Close Nitty Contest

Marietta nosed out Chic Northern University 82 to 32 in a tight game last night. Captain Trott led the scoring with a pair of field goals and two free throws as the speedy Marietta machine edged ahead in the final minutes.

Marietta Chic Northern University Trott Agaropation Pix Fisld Reo Point Acorlng Ally Bryung

Did You Know That Mickey Cochrane Addressed Fans in New Haven

The text recounts Mickey Cochrane addressing four Bible clubs in New Haven and predicting the Athletics would not win the pennant that year. It mentions an inferiority complex toward New York, Dennis Mask's loyalty standards, and judge remarks on Laypstep Boy’s running kicking and passing.

Mickey Cochrane Bible Ciisag New Haven Heeguga Yanpha Dennis Mask Wally Steiten Carnegie Tech Football Cosach Stuhidraher Bo Tony Kauffman Tate Bil Kiem Whliam Carey Garden Mude

Athens Boys Suffer Defeat as Parkersburg Triumphs 96 to 20

In Parkersburg West Virginia Athens High School lost 96 to 20 to Parkersburg High School. Poor passing and fumbling hampered Athens while Parkersburg dominated both halves with stronger shooting. Athens players Cros Hughes Burroughs Carmichael Coury faced penalties and substitutions altered the lineup.

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Themes in Shell Oil semi pro basketball seeks local games

WANT GAMES NEW LEXINGTON Jan 8 state specials The Themes in Shell Oil's semi pro basketball team of New Lexington seeks court dates with nearby semi pro teams. The lineup features former Janceville High School and Ohio University players and Perry County standouts. Information from manager Fred J. Wile.

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