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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1928

Page

7

Ohio Cagers Practice Miami Formations Before Weekend Meeting

Ohio's varsity and freshman squads worked in extended drills using Miami offensive sets to prepare for a Miami game. Grover and Peden emphasized defense and position awareness with a projected lineup featuring Burkholder Kline Bayless Trace Brammer and Brammer to match Canfield.

Miami Bobcat Grover Peden Burkholder Kline Bayless Trace Brammer Koterba Hart Lowe Russ Ohio Grovermen Miami Fray Macklin Canfield Walton Campbell Taylor and Yeady Leahy Richards Hindman Taylor Buckeye

Cincinnati and St Xavier to clash for field house dedication

The University of Cincinnati and St Xavier college will play March 7 to dedicate the new 325000 dollar St Xavier field house. The teams, separated by only miles, had their first athletic meeting a 1918 football game that sparked a long running vocal clash between boosters.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati St. Xavier College St. Xavier

Stoneham Accepts Full Blame for Hornsby Trade

Charles A. Stoneham, president of the New York Giants, says he alone ordered the Hornsby trade to the Boston Braves. He explains the move aimed to centralize control under manager McGraw, saying Hornsby’s methods conflicted with McGraw’s leadership while the manager was away due to illness. He notes the decision was for the club’s best interests.

New York O.R Charles A. Stoneham New York Giants Rogers Hornsby Boston Braves Stoneham Hornsby Giants McGraw Anager

Mississippi Valley League Chief Declares Ownership Hurts Local Baseball

President Belden K Hill of the Mississippi Valley League blasts major league ownership of a minor league club as killing the home town spirit that defines baseball. He argues local fans lose connection when majors control teams.

Belden K. Hill Mississippi Valley League Maseball

Helen Willis Plans Return to Wimbledon After Paris Surgery

Helen Willis says she aims to defend her Wimbledon title and to compete for the American team in matches against Britain and Australia. She notes a canceled Olympic program and a full schedule without French tournaments, citing strong rivals and ongoing conditioning after her 1924 Paris operation.

Helen Wilis Paris England

Kenyon Lost to Ashland in Practice Game

Kenyon College lost 47 to 24 at Ashland in a tune up outside the Ohio Conference. Ashland led 22 to 8 at the half, then pulled away as captain Flip Lersch and Hap Johnson each scored 14 points. Ashland used a strong zone defense to limit Kenyon to five field goals per half.

Ashland Kenyon College Gambier Schmuck Flip” Lersch Hap Johnson Kenyon

Chicago mayor prods Army to play Western foe here

Mayor William Hale Thompson invites Army officials to schedule a game in Chicago citing the Army Navy success of 1926. Nebraska has offered a $75,000 guarantee for a possible Army Nebraska clash at Nebraska Stadium next fall, with Soldier Field gates boosting Chicago prospects.

Chicago William Haile Thompson Army

Philadelphias Al Gordon Wins Ninth Round Stopage

Al Gordon of Philadelphia defeated Don Davis of Chicago when the Chicago manager halted their junior lightweight bout in the ninth round due to a badly bleeding lip. Joe Shura of Pittsburgh won a six round decision over Jackie Powers, the local featherweight, in the same program.

Youngstown al Gordon Philadelphia Don Davis Chicago Joe Shura Pittsburgh Jackie Powers

Warner Backs Two Team System At Stanford

Stanford coach Glenn Scobey Warner proposed a two team football system to be trialed next season at several Midwestern universities. He divides the squad into seniors and juniors with sophomores as substitutes and alternates between Saturdays, aligning juniors against Washington and Southern California while seniors face California in the annual big game.

Stanford University Cal Glenn Scobey Warner Stanford Warner Washington California

Dine Returns to Practice for Cincinnati Bearcats

Mickey Dine, a clever member of the University of Cincinnati basketball squad who fractured his left ankle on December 14, has resumed practice.

Cincinnati, O Mickey Dine University of Cincinnati

Windsor Outboxes Larose In Cincinnati Six Round Bout

Johnny Windsor of Pittsburgh outboxed Tony Larose of Cincinnati in six rounds in a no-decision bout. Harry McCarthy of Cincinnati defeated Gypsy Williams of Toledo in six rounds.

Cincinnati U.R Johnny Windsor Pittsburgh Tony Larose Harry McCarthy Gypsy Williams Toledo

Cubs Sign Maguire and Butler for Infield Strength

Chicago reports two new Cubs signed contracts today. Freddy Maguire, from the Toledo Association champions, is a second baseman and Johnny Butler, from Brooklyn in a trade, is a third baseman. Both add needed infield depth for the club.

Chicago Cubs William Veeck Chicago Nationals Freddy Maguire Johnny Butler Brooklyn Maguire Butler

California U C Los Angeles Joins Basketball Conference

The southern branch of the University of California at Los Angeles becomes a member of the Pacific Coast Basketball Conference.

University of California At Los Angeles

Sharkey Blamed For Loss Against Heeney

Boxing critics say Jack Sharkey failed to box Tom Heeney, costing Sharkey the victory in their recent bout.

Sharkey Tom Heeney Jack Sharkey

Won’t Become a Pro Despite Rumors About Von Elm

George Von Elm will not relinquish amateur status despite repeated rumors he might turn pro. The veteran golfer maintains his allegiance to amateur competition, continuing to pursue titles and tournament play while avoiding professional status.

George von Elm

Cleveland Council Defeats Boxing Pass Abolition

The Cleveland city council voted down an ordinance to end boxing match passes. Fathers defend votes citing continued interest in fights while comments note ticket allotment limits and officials’ need for access to fights to prevent fraud. Promoters say crowds will appear elsewhere as athletes head south for the season.

Cleveland

Naval Academy and West Point to discuss football amid talks

Rear Admiral Lewis M. Nulton and Secretary Wilbur held a Washington conference on renewing football relations between the Naval Academy and West Point. Wilbur said any Naval Academy decision on this fall's game would be satisfactory to the secretary, noting no change in his position.

Washington Lewis M. Nulton Annapolis Wilbur Naval Academy West Point

Wichita Team Flies To Play Hays State Tilt

University of Wichita basketball team will fly to Hays for a Saturday game against Hays State Teachers' College. Five airplanes carry eight players plus coach L J Umnus and manager Kimball. Air travel reduces travel time from rail six to eight days to about four hours round trip.

Wichita Kas University of Wichita Hays State Teachers’ College Hays L. J. Umnus Forrest Kimball

California College baseball squads begin early January practice

California college baseball teams start workouts in early January as coaches plan spring rosters and evaluate newcomers. Details on schedules and locations are not specified in the provided text.

California

Argentina boxer Hector Mendez among Baltimore’s top amateurs

Hector Mendez, an Argentine amateur fighter living in Baltimore, is cited as one of the leading local amateur boxers. The note highlights his status and prominence in the city’s boxing scene.

Hector Mendez Argentina Baltimore

McCoy's Tablets Promise 5 Pound Gain Guarantee

An advertising notice urges underweight men and women to try McCoy's Tablet offer with a 5 pound gain guarantee. After four 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes, if no weight gain and satisfaction, the druggist will refund the purchase. The product is McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets.

John McCoy America

Stick To Your Own Racket Says Hagen on Sport Gambles

The piece recalls Walter Hagen’s failed bid to enter the International League and a $25,000 initial payment for the Rochester franchise. It notes past cases like Rogers Hornsby with horse betting and other players entangled with gambling, warning against mixing sports with gambling ventures.

York Walter Hagen Walter International League Rochester Rogers Hornsby

Reds to keep largely intact lineup for next season

The Cincinnati Reds plan minimal changes to its lineup for the upcoming baseball season, aiming to preserve core contributors and team chemistry.

Cincinnati Reds

Joe Kirkwood Dominates Trick Shots On Golf Links

Australian star Joe Kirkwood is unmatched in executing trick shots on the golf course, establishing himself as the supreme showman of the sport.

Joe Kirkwood

Athens and Logan Face Toss Up In Friday Basketball

Coach Wise plans a new offensive for Athens Mig School to boost scoring against Logan this Friday. Athens on paper leads Logan by eight but Gallipolis margins and gym size may flip the balance. Wise praised Athens for defense and offense in Tuesday’s win over Gallipolis and works to improve basket chances.

Athens Mig School Logan Wise Gallipolis Athens Bulldogs Athens 1 Harold Wise

Frost Sons of Veterans install auxiliary officers

Frost Frosts of Veterans auxiliary at their hall installed officers for the ensuing year led by Mrs Tenna Kinney as president and Miss Addie Warren as vice president. Other roles include Mrs Bird Little treasurer Mrs Clyde W Rowell secretary and Mrs Frank Kinney chaplain. The next regular meeting was held on Saturday.

Ben Davis Anna Waren Letha and Zena Welch Wade Richardson Nettie Ri Frank Kinney Dora Catherine Fly

Spider Kelly Estate Leaves San Francisco Boxing Icon

James D. Curtin known as Spider Kelly left an estate of 19000 dollars and 50000 in IOUs and unsecured notes from boxing fraternity members. Mrs Rose Curtin his widow was named executrix of the estate.

San Francisco Spider” Kelly

Trip From Weisbaden to Brussels Talk At Melting Pot Club

Dr Faith Wray of Ohio University English department spoke at Melting Pot geography club last night. The next meeting is set for the third Wednesday in February with Dr James Porter addressing on his European travels.

Weisbaden Brussels Faith Wray Ohio University Melting Pot James P. Porter

Dives Into Burning Mine in Madrid Tragedy

Senora Maria Rel vante plunged into a blazing Madrid shaft where her husband had died, a dramatic act of self harm amid the dangerous mine fire and prior fatal blast.

Madrid Senora Maria Relvante

Georgia Senator W F George Eyes Democratic Nomination

W F George, Georgia's new Democratic senator succeeding the late Watson, seeks his party's presidential nomination and plans to secure Georgia's vote at the Houston convention.

W. F. George Georgia Watson Houston

Brooklyn Archers Signs for Six-Figure Annual Pay

Jess Petty of Brooklyn, an archer, recently signed a deal worth $15,000 a year, boosting her earnings to $13,000 per year in reported terms. The agreement marks a notable raise for the athlete and signals growing support for the sport in the area.

Jess Petty Brooklyn Archer D Calline

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