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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1930

Page

9

Bobcats Dominate Pioneers In Slow Marietta Tilt

Ohio University beat Marietta College 31 to 23 before a large crowd at the new field house. Captain Brammer led Marietta with four field goals, while Longsworth and King of the Bobcats controlled the game with stifling defense and second half scoring.

Marietta Ohio University Marietta College Bobcats Ohioans John Brammer Ohio Longsworth King Pioneers Brammer Young Ward Tfast Ward Duke Hayes Butch Grover Hayes Grover University of Cincinnati Swackhammer Ae Sonne A Seccesses Warshower Isgdigy Torbie Gamaa Icksaceee Penrose Congsworth Eee Boulioy Aicecreace

Golf Professionals Battle for $25 000 Prizes at Agua Caliente

Photographs from Agua Caliente depict a pro golf lineup as Billy Burke Walter Hasen Ed Dudley Horton Smith and Leo Diegel pose in a split group. The event showcased the nations top golfers vying for $25 000 in prizes.

Agua Caliente Billy Burke Walter Hasen Ed Dudley Horton Smith Leo Diegel

Berg Praises American Fans For Fairness

English light weight Jack Kid Berg praises American fans as the best sportsmen he has met. He says fans would have treated him like the Prince of Wales. Berg plans a February 18 bout with Mushy Callahan in London then aims to fight Sammy Mandell after returning to the United States.

New York U.P Jack Kid) Berg London Prince of Wales Berg Mushy Callahan California Albert Hall Sammy Mandell

Bearcats Hold First-Place Bid Amid Staleness Signs

Cincinnati faces Ohio University in a key Buckeye Athletic Association clash after four hard games in eleven days. Starters Berwanger Jlax Popp and Gervers carried heavy minutes in wins over Denison and others, showing fatigue as Wittenberg exits the conference altering standings with Ohio Wesleyan and Miami still to play.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio University Bill Berwanger Ellis J‘lax Bill Popp Bill Gervers Denison Ohio Wesleyan Miami Wittenberg W. LL. Pet Ohio

Loyola Defeats Musketeers in Seventeenth Win

Loyola University of Chicago beat St. Xavier 18 to 13 at Cincinnati for the second time in two weeks. The Musketeers led at the half but were overtaken, marking Loyola's thirty third straight victory.

Cincinnati U.P Loyola University of Chicago St. Navier Cagers Musketeers Chicago Loyola

Reds to play 19 games for training trip

Cincinnati Reds announce a 19 game exhibition schedule before leaving for spring training in Orlando. The slate includes nine games against American Association and Southern League clubs and one against the American League, with opponents such as Detroit, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland at venues across Florida and Tennessee from March 16 through April 13.

REDS Cincinnati U.rl Cincinnati Reds Orlando Lla Sidney Weil Detroit Tampa New York Yankees St. Petersburg Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Fort Mey Miami Columbus Lakeland Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Louisville Cleveland

Lott Remains Near Top For Tennis Title

Montreal January 24. Play in the Canadian Indoor Championships men’s singles reached the semi final round with four Americans in contention. Pairings include J Gilbert Hall of South Orange New Jersey against Fritz Mercur of Bethlehem and George Lott of Chicago against Herbert Bowman of New York. In doubles Canadian team D Hatch and N Brown of Montreal survived to face George Lott and James Sheldon of New York.

Montreal U.R United States J. Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Fritz Mercur Bethlehem George Lott Chicago Herbert Bowman New York D. Hatch N. Brown James Sheldon

Jackie Fields Set for Tough Bout in Chicago Farewell Visit

Chicago reports Jackie Fields faces Vince Dundee in a hard bout as a sendoff to his hometown before a Pacific Coast clash with Young Corbett III. Fields weighs seven pounds lighter than Dundee and seeks a strong final performance before plans to tour Europe.

Jackie Fields Pacific Coast Europe Jakie Vince Dundee Joe Dundes Dields Fields Gig Rooney Shields Bields Jackie Vince Dundee Young Corbett III Mooney

Wilmington College cagers trounce Cedarville 44 to 23

Wilmington College defeated Cedarville 44 to 23 in a one sided game. Wilmington led from the start and maintained the advantage throughout the contest.

Wilmington U.R Wilmington College Cagers Cedarville

Sarazen Wins Agua Caliente Open in Mexico Debut

Gene Sarazen, the famed golfer, captured the first Agua Caliente Open in Agua Caliente Mexico posting 295 over 72 holes to win $10 000. Horton Smith and Al Espinosa tied for second at 297 earning $3 750 each as the field paid out near 25 002 in prizes.

Agua Caliente Mexico Gene Saragen Horton Smith Joplin al Espinosa Chicago Smith Wapinosa Jine Tutra Brothers Olin Fren Los Angeles Mortie Tacoma Wasth George von Elin MacDonald Smith Great Neck L. I al Watrous Detroit Joe Kirkwood Philadelphia Henry Chiet Bridgeport Conn Bobby Cruickshank Progress N. Y Charles Guest Paul Runyon Arkansas Johnny Farrell St. Augustine Fla Harold Long Denver Abe Espinosa Harry Cooper Leo Kewel Christian Portland Neil McIntyre Indianapolis John Golden Patterson N. J Walter Murray W. Dudley Wilmington Dela Sarazen

Scott claims boxing skill proves asset

British heavyweight champion Phi Scott says he is a boxer not a fighter as he prepares to meet Sharkey in Miami on February 2. He notes a boxer's discipline can beat Sharkey, while training at Palm Beach with manager Jimmy Johnston and social contacts in the area. Scott weighs in readiness for the Miami camp and plans to depart for active training.

New York Phi Scott Sharkey Miami Scott Engttlahman Amerian Jimmy Jonaston Rint Oasia Club Palm Leach Jimmy Tunney Hame Sevett Theades

Hounds Ready For Invasion Of Gallipolis

Nelsonville High School hosts Gallipolis High Saturday night in their fourth league game. A win could move the Greyhounds into undisputed second place as they sit tied with Logan at two wins and one loss. Gallipolis is less known, but Nelsonville plans a hard Tuscaloosa style test.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School GallipOolia High Greyhounds Logan Gallipolis Clallipolis

Zippers Edge Hebelberg Five In Late Rally

The Zippers defeated Hebelberg 19 to 10 as they used a late surge to overcome a 14 to 9 halftime deficit. The Student Princes faded after the intermission while the Zippers capitalized on reserve strength to clinch the win.

Athens Bulldogs Set to Meet Westerville in Postponed Derby

Athens High hosts Westerville High Saturday in a postponed boys basketball game. McKinney has drilled the squad in offense as Hughes teams with Wagner, Durrough, Coury and Pietds to form the key lineup while Merchant may start. Westerville arrives short of a full slate but is expected to test the Bull dogs with a strong effort led by Woodard and Joseph.

Athens High Bulldogs Westerville High School McKinney Weatervilians Athens Hughes Westerville .Com Hove Athone 'A Canaanville Sharpe Joseph Woodard Craucette Bolin Boetsner

Olympic plans debated by Amateur Union in New York

Amateur Athletic Union officials in New York gathered to review 1982 Olympic plans and to present their recommendations to the American Olympic Association. AAU President Avery Brundage to examine charges linked to the Brooklyn College Games, including publicity claims about Notre Dame sprinter Jack Elder.

New York U.P Angeles Amateur Athletic Union American Olympic Association Avery Brundage A. A. UU Brooklyn Jack Elder Notre Dame Wider

Five Dodgers Sign Contracts With Brooklyn Players

New York reports five Brooklyn players have signed. names listed include Piret Haseman Del Bisson Jake Flowers Shortstop C Gienn Weight pitcher Jim Hugardson and third baseman Bob Reiseelave. Secretary John Garman announced receipt of the contracts.

New York Brooklyn Piret Haseman del Bissonofte Jake Flowers Bhortatep Cgienn Weight Jim Hughardson Bob Reiseelave John Garman

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