Two-Game Series Set to Test Ohio Basketball Fiber
The Ohio Bobcats travel to Cincinnati Friday to face the University of Cincinnati and then go to Oxford Saturday to meet Miami. The squad, led by Captain Jack Burkholder with Williams, Bram, Swackhammer, and the West Liberty corps, aims to show resilience after tough practice and steady play. Cincinnati features Frantz, Early, Allin, Popp, and Keing, while Miami relies on Clouser, Douglass, Canfield, Hindman, and Richardson. The Bobcats depart Athens Friday afternoon.
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Theniversity of Cincinnati
Oxford
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Grovermen
Micincinnati
Oxford Boys
Wittenberg
Ign
Don Peden
West Liberty
Williams
Jack Burksholder
Bram
Swackbamer
Ohio
Frantz
Early
Allin
Popp
Keing
Miami
Clouser
Douglass
Canfield
Hindman
Richardson
Bobcats
Athens
Oliver Hartley Receives Bend News for Messer Telephone
Oliver Hartley gets news from Pomeroy Bend about the Messer Telephone, contacting him at 161 X.
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Oliver Hartley
Pomeroy Bend
Messer
Pupils Excused From All Tests at Pomeroy High
PUPILS EXCUSED FROM ALL TESTS FIRST SEMESTER JAN 21 1929 AT PORT HIGH SCHOOL Seniors Alice Dailey Oliver Josephine Curtis Juniors Mary Lighter Ruby Evelyn Weichinger Bernice Scollins Virginia Sauer Margaret l Eleanor Hyatt Bertha Louise Ohlinger Sophomores Gordon Harris James Russell Freshman Jean McKay Sara Scott Jean McMaster Vera I Carl Kerns Henrietta Marguerite Hysell Louise praised for meeting exemption standards 87 in all studies 95 in conduct per Ralph Howell principal.
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Middleport
Theport High School
Henrietta
Marguerite Hysell
Louise
Ralph Howell
Howell
North Meets South in Pan-American Golf Semi finals
The North clubs the South in both semi finals of the Pan American Amateur Golf Tournament at Biloxi. Gus Novotny of La Grange Teagan faces Ross McDade after a strong western showing, while G Fred Lamprecht of New Orleans meets Don Armstrong of Aurora Illinois in the lower bracket.
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Miss
U.R
Gus Novotny
la Grange
Ross McDade
Shreveport
Fred Lamprecht
New Orleans
Don Armstrong
Aurora
Tll
Play Brillian t Open Opens With Brackenridge Test
War play on the first 18 holes of the Texas Open at Brackenridge began today as Horton Smith of Joplin Missouri and amateur partner Bob Meneffee of San Antonio shot six under par to tie George Aulbach of Boston and Howard Padgett of unspecified origin.
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San Antonio
Tex
Brackenridge
Horton Smith
Joplin
Bob Meneffee
George Aulbach
Boston
Howard Padgett
Rambles of sports gossip from Brown to the Babe era
The blurb traces scattered sports anecdotes from St Marys School in Baltimore to Babe Ruth being nicknamed Rubber Lips, Tommy Armour's pro bid, Jack Curley’s bike race stake, Bobby Jones’s sore arm after a bird shoot, and other loose notes on athletes, contracts, and travels.
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St. Mary’s School
Baltimore
Riviera Country Club
Los Angeles
Tommy Armour
Jack Curley
Bobby Jones
New York Rangers
Myles Lane
Boston Hockeyers
Dartmouth
New Yorks
Ewell Preparatory School
Cleveland
New Orleans
Indians
O. Christner
San Antonio Leads Qualifying With 65
The San Antonio score stands at 65 as a bright point of lead. Another 18 holes will be played tomorrow to determine the low 64 scorers and all ties for 64th will advance to the final 36 hole round Sunday.
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San Antonio
Yellow Jackets Beat Mercerville in One-Sided Tilt
At Middleport on January 25 the Yellow Jackets defeated Mercerville 33 to 8 in a home game. Mercerville was hampered by early removals of three key players but fought hard to the finish. Strong attendance and optimism followed as Middleport fans expect a solid season.
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Middleport
Mercerville
MHL
Yellow Jackets
Holdout season arrives as star players balk at terms
The opening holdout wave hits baseball with stars like Mickey Cochrane Jess Haines and the Waner brothers voicing dissatisfaction with 1929 contracts. Cochrane questions his offer amid possible clerical error while Lloyd and Paul Waner return unsigned deals to Pittsburgh. Haines discusses terms with Branch Rickey but does not sign. Yankees have eight signed including Ruth Gehrig Pennock. Giants see most signed but Lindstrom and Terry remain unsigned seeking raises.
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New York
Baseball
Mickey Cochrane
Jess Haines
Buddy Myer
Waner Brothers
Cochrane
Philadelphia Athletics
Lloyd
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sam Dreyfons
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Haines
Idst
Eigh
Cardinals
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Herb Pennock
Yankees
Bob Barrow
New York Giants
Freddy Lindstrom
Bill Terry
Infield State
Strangler Lewis to be Married in Chicago
Former heavyweight wrestling champion Ed Lewis arrives in Chicago to wed Elaine Tomaso, a Glendale California pianist. Tomaso, 25, is the daughter of late Salvatore Tomaso, Chicago Symphony director and composer, and says she was drawn to his golf and swimming rather than wrestling.
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Chicago
U.r—Ed
Lewis
Polo Committee Changes Polo Rules Approved
The executive committee of the U S Polo Association approved several rule changes to clarify wording and take effect immediately. The major revision in General Rule No 6 Section B gives captains sole right to discuss questions with the umpire and removes the right to protest with the referee. Another change adds an eight minute half time rest between the fourth and fifth periods.
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New York
U. S. Polo Association
Mallory Burned When Coal Dust Explodes at Yale Street home
Pomoreo reports Dr. Paul T. Mallory escaped serious injury after a coal dust explosion in the basement furnace at his Yale Street residence. He suffered facial and hand burns and singed eyebrows. Nearby, Mrs. James Allen slipped at Lynn Street Meat Market, breaking a toe and tearing ligaments. she remains at home.
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Pomeroy
Paul T. Mallory
Yale Street
James Allen
Lynn Street
Examinations Held for State Highway Jobs
Examinations were held at Gallipolis this week by the State Civil Service Commissioners for the State Highway Department. A number of Meigs County applicants took the tests for truck drivers and laborers in charge. C. W. Jones of Pomeroy took the test for highway superintendent and is known as a foreman with Ebersbach Construction Company and expert in cement work and road building.
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Gallipolis
State Civil Service Commissioners
State Highway Department
Meigs County
C. W. Jones
Jones
Ebersbach Construction Company
Hamiltons Bid Adieu In Lincoln Hill Farewell
A farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oblinger on Lincoln Hill honored Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hamilton who will move to Cincinnati. Hamilton departs Sunday to join the Fleishman Yeast Company in Cincinnati. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ebersbach and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fick with others from Pomeroy and local friends. A green bed spread was given as a parting gift to Mrs. Hamilton, formerly Clara Win of Pomeroy. Refreshments and card playing followed.
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Middleport
Harry Oblinger
Lincoln Hill
Oblinger
Raymond Ebersbach
Arthur Fick
Milton Hamilton
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Fleishman Yeast Company
State meeting attendance noted in Columbus and Middleport
A report notes Mrs E C Ran e and Dee Beane in Columbus for several days attending a state meeting and being present in Middleport last night.
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Columbus
Middleport
Christina Michael of Middlefort Dies at 79
Christina Michael died Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs George Bowers home on Gravel Hill aged 79 years 11 months and 24 days After weeks of illness Howard Michael of Belfast N Y has been here since August to help Her son and Mrs Bowers are the sole remaining family Burial and funeral set for Saturday at 1 PM with Rev Gardner of the Church of Christ officiating at Middleport Hill Cemetery
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Middlefort
Christina Michael
George Bowers
Gravel Hill
Howard CG Michael
Belfast
N. Y
Acts of Valor Bring Rail Hero Cline Recognition
Jacob T. Mees, agent at the Hocking Valley freight depot, sought Glenn Cline’s Post Office address in Carpenter RD 1 to forward a token of appreciation from a railroad engineers’ organization. Cline, who lives near Dyesville, saved a train on December 28, earning wide note for his brave act.
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Dyesville
Carpenter, R. D
Recovered Books Librarian Aids Boy in Car Theft Case
In Middleport on January 25 the local librarian helped Clarence Bolles, a frequent library patron, after he was linked to the theft of Mrs. Helwig’s coupe. Police Chief Herman Mayer recovered five keys from the car and noted three were taken simply to cause trouble.
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Middleport Public Library
Clarence Bolles
Herman Mayer
Bolles
Pomeroy Remembered by Local Figure Through Letters
A long loyalty to the town and Ohio River is expressed in letters to local papers. The body is expected to read here today or tomorrow, word received by W F Reed an old friend of the family. Continued on Page Nine.
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W. F. Reed
Changes in Field Rules Limit Player Cutting and Emphasize Umpire Play
The notes revise game periods and whistle timing by the umpire except in the final period. Tournament rules Nos. 10 to 18 moved to by laws. Field Rule No. 1¢ allows safer line entry with no collision risk. Umpire must put the ball in play underhand and hard.
Three-man offensive options after a short pass
The text describes actions after a short pass in a three-man offense. It outlines dribble and shoot options, pivot passes back, and sequences where players No. 1 No. 2 and No. 3 move to create scoring chances, with diagrams illustrating returns and cuts to the basket.
Four Man Offensive Emphasis in Basketball Tactics
The passage argues for a four man offense as superior to a three man set. It notes options include returning a pass dribbling toward the basket or passing to the third man. It stresses movement and positioning after receiving passes and warns that a two man inactive flank invites easy defense.
National Boxing Association Eyes Federal Ring Rules
Paul Prehn new NBA president outlines plan to legalize boxing nationwide by uniting states under common rules. He cites 31 states with legalized boxing, 26 under NBA agreements, and notes rest periods, cross state fights, and a push for Indiana commission. A Indiana delegation meets Friday as Prehn prepares a national good will tour.
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U.P
Ring of Sport
Paul Prehn
National Boxing Association
Prehn
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Iowa
Ohio Short Ship Circuit to Meet in Cleveland
The Ohio Short Ship Circuit will convene in Cleveland on February 5 to draft spring racing dates. Roy R. Colwell was re-elected president and Edwin Keller of Cincinnati was named secretary. The schedule aims to avoid conflict with the Grand Circuit schedule.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Ruth Contemplates Florida Trip To Avoid Press Inquiries
Babe Ruth said he might go south at any time with St Petersburg, Florida, as the Yankees training camp destination. He wants to escape reporters and photographers and do fishing and hunting before workouts begin late February.
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U.R
Babe Ruth
St. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Ruth
Former Teacher Dies Wednesday in Pomeroy
A former teacher at local schools passed away Wednesday in Pomeroy after a long illness. Details on the deceased and arrangements were not immediately available.
Stribling Sharkey Showdowns Loom in New York and New Orleans
Frank Getty reports a heavyweight double bill with Young Stribling vs Smith in New Orleans and Jack Sharkey vs Christner in New York. Stribling is favored to finish Smith quickly while Sharkey faces the unknown Christner, whose right hand carries knockout power.
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Boston
Tex Rickard
New Orleans
Christner
Akron
Ohio
Knute Hansen
Copenhagen
Miami Beach
O Keefe Plans Ten Round Bout With Eddie Wagner
Local lightweight Johnny O Keefe nears shape for ten round fight against Eddie Kid Wagner in auditorium Monday night. Fans recall Wagner’s sensational verdicts over Maxie Strub in Youngstown and Babe Herman in Erie, and expect a stubborn challenge from O Keefe.
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Eddie “Kid” Wagner
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Bliss to Meet Ashland Columbus
Elias College will entertain Ashland tonight on the YMCA court in a fast basketball game expected to showcase quick transitions and high pace scoring moments.
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Columbus
U.P
Elias College
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