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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1928

Page

9

Athens Bulldogs Edge Nelsonville In Emotionful Nelsonville Clash

Athens high school defeated Nelsonville 22 to 14 in a tense showdown as Athens faces Gallipolis next Tuesday. Coach Harold Wise pressed guards after sloppy Nelsonville game and highlighted Cross and Carmichael as Athens' bright spots.

Harold Wise Athens High School Nelsesville Athens Gallipolis Wise Greyhounds Pittsburgh Technical High School River Echoo Bulldogs

Troy leads Athens league with second win over Chauncey Dover

Troy high school boys beat Chauncey-Dover 37 to 23 on the Coolville floor in a tight finish to stay atop the Athens county league. Glouster and McConnelsville games featured defensive stars and rough play, while Pomeroy defeated Logan 39 to 12 with Russell scoring 23.

Troy High School Chauncey-Dover Coolville New Troy Chauncey Boys Troy

Buchtel Beats Hollister 25 19 In Varsity Game

Willis Rife starred for Buchtel as they defeated Hollister 25 to 19 in the Friday night basketball game. In the girls game Buchtel won 16 to 13.

Willis Rife Buchtel Buchtel High School Hollister High School

Rome High School boys rout Greens Run 86 11

Rome high school boys defeated Greens Run on their home floor 86 to 11 with Dalton scoring 20 points of the 36. In the preliminary game Rome girls beat Greens Run 25 to 7. Albany gymnasium saw Albany defeat Amesville 36 to 26 by 10 points.

Troy Girls Chauncey-Dover Geroy Ise Diene L. Baker I.F Green L.F Sebeteebee Benen Cowcrforcee Duffield ALG Westervelt Chauntey-Dover Omen R.G Adams Richardson, C Smith Br.g Ferrer Andrews, L.G Robinett L.G Rome High School Greens Run Dalton Rome Girls Albany Amesville Albany Gymnasium

The Plains dominate Hamden High in 84 to 12 rout

The Plains boys crushed Hamden High 84 to 12 at The Plains gym. The first half ended 26 to 0 and Hamden never recovered as Athens county defense stifled long shooting. Potts led Hamden with 6 points while The Plains received strong contributions from multiple players. In a separate girls game Hamden defeated The Plains 28 to 14. Next Friday The Plains host Racine and Laurelville visits Saturday on The Plains floor.

Plains Hamden R High School Awk The Athens County Vinton Boys Hamden Potts the Plains Bryan Cerccee Barstow Tiammam Cicécee Hawk Wilton Wccccseses Mamden Rain Ic Veecsse I. Bobo U ‘ B. Bobo Ceessee Cccesseos Merrill Seeee Sprague Plains Girls Beteree Guthrie Racine Ake Laurelville

McConnelsville Basketball Loses to Glouster 27 17

McConnelsville High School suffered its first defeat of the season at Glouster High in the Glouster gymnasium on Sunday by a score of 27 to 17. McConnelsville had previously won seven games.

McConnelsville High School Glouster High School Glouster McConnelsville

Hocking Valley High School Scores

Hocking Valley High School posted results with Troy 27 Chauncey 23 and Buchtel 26 Hollister 19. Rome 36 Greens Run 11 and Albany 86 Amersville 26. The Plains 34 Hamden 12. Pomeroy 17 Eogan 6. Glouster 27 Dick Connellsville 17.

Troy Chauncey Buchtel Hollister Rome Greens Run Albany Amersville the Plains Hamden Pomeroy Eogan Glouster Dick Connelsville

Middleport Beats Chester 19 11 In Chester Victory

MiddleportYellow Jackets break streak with a 19 11 win over Chester in Chester. In prior action Middleport girls defeated Chester girls 22 6 with Hess scoring 20. Upcoming sister city clash noted.

Middleport Chester

Indoor Meet Set at Brooklyn College Tonight

Lloyd Hahn of Nebraska and Karl Wildermuth lead the field as the fourteenth annual indoor meet of Brooklyn College unfolds tonight in New York. Expected events include a premier mile race and other top distances with strong East Coast and Midwest entrants.

New York Lloyd ‘Hahn Nebraska America Karl Wildermuth Brooklyn College Tonight

Flor Ida Greek football pact to last 99 years

Sigma Nu and Phi Delta Theta at the University of Florida signed a contract to play an annual football game for the next 99 years, securing a long running rivalry.

Gainesville Fra Sigma Nu Phi Delta Theta University of Florida

Wooster Freshman Basketball Final Cuts Announced

Made Team Wooster reports the final Freshman squad cut for the year with fifteen men making the team. Ralph Why and Paul Hudson from Nelsonville join the Big Green squad while Ely shifts to forward and Hudson to guard.

Wooster Ralph Why Paul Hudson Nelsonville Ely Hudson

Burkholder Leads Buckeye Win At Granville

Burkholder of Ohio scores 14 points as guard. Ohio Bobcats defeat Denison 31 to 22 in Granville. Bobcats force Denison into only 8 field goals and show strong defense, with Burkholder and teammates pacing the attack.

Burkholder Ohio Trace Cach Grover Ohio Bobcats Buckeye Granville Denison University Ohioans Jack Burkholder Bobcats Denison Grovermen Denisonians Zanesville Bobcat English Baptists Bayless Baptist Brammer Sige L.F Brammar R.G. S iTrace Homberger Taylor C. S Owens L.G Osley RLF Leacock, AF Osecocecicdiwed

Hudkins Fails to Stop Tendler in Narrow Victory

Ace Hudkins of Nebraska outpointed Lew Tendler in a workmanlike bout at Madison Square Garden but failed to score a knockout. Tendler withstood fierce surges and a seventh round knockdown, leaving Hudkins with questions about championship class as he eyes a title fight with Joe Dundee.

Frank Getty United Press Madison Square Garden New York U.P Ace Hudkins Nebraska Wildcat Lew Tendler Joe Dundee Baltimore Hodkins Tend Lew East Sammy Baker Mitchell Field Sammy Dundee Tendler Joe Ace

Senator Metcalf Pushes End to Prize Fight Film Ban

Washington reports Senator Metcalf and Senator Watson support a bill to repeal the interstate ban on prize fight films. They argue the prohibition was a temporary measure tied to a historic defeat and should be ended to allow movies of fights to be shown with other media coverage. The measure awaits Interstate Commerce Committee hearing after other actions.

Washington Metcalf R. I Jeffries Johnson Watson Indiana Interstate Commerce Committee Walsh Power Trust

Folwell Scull Shifts Focus From Football To Track

Folwell Scull, Penn's star end, leaves football behind to pursue track and Olympic eligibility. Backed by Lawson Robertson, Scull aims for collegiate sprint titles and a place on the Olympic team, despite a past leg injury. Robertson predicts a bright sprint future as Scull trains in Philadelphia.

Folwell Penn United Olympic Lawson Robertson George Hill Robertson Scull Tinte Philadelphia

Ruby Goldstein Lacks Neck Says Coach

New York boxer Ruby Goldstein, a noted light weight prospect, is faulted for lacking neck strength by Leo Flynn. Flynn claims neck training could have boosted Goldstein to calmer form and success, and suggests a six month layoff for conditioning.

Ruby Goldstein York New York Leo Flynn Goldstein Tex Rickard Flynn

Johnny Mann Makes Major Bow With White Sox Debut

Rookie shortstop Johnny Mann from the Texas League is acclaimed as one of the best infielders. He begins his major league career with the Chicago White Sox this season, drawing early praise and high expectations.

Johnny Mann White Sox

Walter Hagen on sports psychology and never quitting

Hagen argues psychology motivates champions and that a consistent will to win defines his approach. He stresses never quitting, recovering from bad shots, and believing luck favors those who persevere, noting the opposite effect on opponents who fear a player who never quits.

Walter EN Walter Hagen

Flynn Set To Guide Dempsey If He Fights On

Leo P Flynn who trained Jack Dempsey for two fights last year says he will again work with the former champion if Dempsey chooses to continue his boxing career. In other results Jack Delaney stopped Jack Humbeck in Boston. Jos O Malley knocked out Tommy Murphy in Columbus. Chucky Wiggins and Jimmy Byrne fought 10 rounds to a draw in Akron.

New York Leo P. Flynn Jack Dempsey Dempsey Flynn Jack Delaney Jack Humbeck Boston Jos O'Malley Columbus Tommy Murphy Youngstown Andormerly Pacific Coast Chucky Wiggins Indianapolis Jimmy Byrne Louisville Akron

Athletic plants and college profits in football stadiums

Pennsylvania reports a 363000 profit from football while Notre Dame clears 600000 over expenses. Smaller colleges show profits from 10000 upward as universities invest in major athletic facilities. Philadelphia views Franklin Field as a civic monument as Penn plans a top flight athletic plant and Notre Dame builds a large stadium.

University of Pennsylvania The Athletic Association Notre Dame Pennsylvania Philadelphia Franklin Field Atletics

Boston Boxing, Baseball Notes Stir Talk of Trades and Bets

Knockouts judge Fuchs of Boston says Rogers Hornsby is not for sale. Tex Rickard sought terms with Tom Heeney to box Delaney before heading south. Tom holds out. O Geofty notes Australian may have held in the Sharkey bout. Clarence DeMar, Boston newspaper distance runner, commutes at 3 a.m. every day.

Udge Fuchs Boston Rogers Hornsby McGraw Tex Rickard Tom Heeney Box Delaney Tom South Mr. O’geofty Sharkey Clarence DeMar Chicago

Slattery Named Boston Braves Manager After Long Baseball Run

Jack Slattery, longtime baseball figure, is named manager of the Boston Braves. A Boston native, he has been a college star, big league catcher, coach, scout, and university coach. He played for Fordham and Boston College and starred in the Pacific Coast and International Leagues before coaching at Tufts and Harvard.

New York U.R Jack Slattery Boston Braves Slattery Boston Braves Emil Fuchs Boston College Taft Fordham Boston Red Sox Red Sox Senators Fielder Jones Sox Washington Joe Cantillon American Association Tufts Harvard Col

Basketball Results From Loyola and Nearby Teams

Loyola 23 Michigan State 21. St Xavier 40 Centre 13. Toledo 42 Findlay 23. Ashland 44 Kent 25. Kenyon 36 Ohio Northern 51. West Virginia 26. Akron 29 Mt. Vernon 22.

Peta West Virginia Akron Mt. Vernon

Ohio to open six week spring football practice

Ohio University announces a continuous six weeks of spring football practice starting likely in late February under Head Coach Don Peden. Varsity and freshman players will train in fundamental blocking and tackling drills with occasional scrimmages, designed to avoid conflicting with baseball track or tennis schedules.

Ohio Athletic Buckeye Ohio University Athletic Department Don Peden Ohio

Nelsonville and West Washburn clash with tight defense

In a hard fought game Athens pace disrupted by strong guard play from Wolfe and the forward Hughes, with Dewhurst and Stecklin contributing moments of scoring through steady teamwork. No clear top scorer emerged as both Nelsonville and West Washburn maintained a disciplined defense and balanced offense throughout.

Athens Nelsonville West Washburn Wolfe Hughes

Boys and girls basketball results from Central high area meet

Dave Parks led Central high Columbus as coach in a meet where the girls beat Nee 37 to 21 in the prelim. Watkins Ath ward and Steenrod led scoring for their teams with several field goals. The boys lineup includes Athens Hughes 1 Cress 3, Wetzel 0 Wolfe 2, Saroas 1, Carmichael D, Nelsonville Dewhurst 1, Stocklin 1, Linton 0, Howell 2, Curran 0, Washburn is 0 West 2.

Dave Parks Central High Columbus Davis Nee Watkins Athward Steenrod Murphy Athena Athens Hughes Cress Wetzel Wolfe Saroas Border Carmichae Nelsonville Dewhurst Stocklin Linton Howell Curran Washburn West

Goose Goslin seeks lower salary with Senators

Washington baseball reports say out fielder Goose Goslin asked for a substantial pay cut for next season and opposes signing a new contract on current terms, with the matter described as unsettled in Washington today.

Washington Goose” Goslin Washington. Senators W.ewuasve Tedex lAdississipp! A

Colgate unveils new art star in 1914 football era

An early 20th century note from Fort Abel Arkansas highlights Colgate University attracting a notable art student who becomes the leading figure in football at the alma mater. The item references regional interest and suggests a fusion of arts and athletics in that period.

Colgate Abel Sananana

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