Ohio University to Host 1940 High School Tournaments
Plans for the 1940 regional high school basketball tournaments in Ohio are outlined. The state athletic association shifts district play to Athens for regionals, reducing qualification rounds, with Portsmouth and Pomeroy as notable contenders in Class A and B respectively. Athens, Chillicothe, Chillicothe and others are listed as strong programs entering the season, aiming for a tight regional race.
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Ohio University
Athena
Athens
Portsmouth
Pomeroy
Fugitt
Hopkins
Glriefly
Chillicothe
Coachart Young
White
Targee
Smithson
Bone
Blankenship
Mms
Lelderemer
Chili
Nelsonville
Logan
Ironton
Groet
Marshall
Wehlamp
Leesburg
Highland
Lynchburg
Highland County
Bearcats tops Ohio U in rough Cincinnati basketball
Cincinnati defeats Ohio University 37 to 21 in a game marked by rough play and numerous fouls. Despite a strong first half by Ohio’s defense, Bearcats pull away late as Ohio struggles to penetrate and shoots poorly from the field.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Lisall
Ohio University
Hobcats
Bearcats
Doe Rice
Ohio
Lockman
Snichhammer
Berwanger
Midivers
Boevser
Athens Fiveis Winner in Low Scoring Victory
Athens High School defeated Westerville High School 30 to 22 at Athens High Gym. Hughes the Athens captain opened scoring with a thork shot, and Westerville countered with Weeston under the basket as the first quarter ended 7 to 4. The Bulldogs led 20 to 12 at halftime as Schick and Coury added points and Westerville struggled to score from the field.
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Athens High School
Westerville High School
Athens High Gymnasium
Bulldogs
Westervilla
Hughes
Athens
Rhoden
Athiwis
Weeston
Westerville
Merchant
Schick
Fields
Weoter
Burroushs
Abhony
Uribi
Wenston
Hughea
Bath
Burroughs
Font
Athans
Wealerville
Bales
Coury
Wagner
Basi Tara
Grenduk Athings
Wester Th
Ott Advances to Net Finals
Montreal June 25 Lott of Chicago third ranking U S player met Frits Mercur of Bethlehem Pa in the final round of the Canadian Indoor Tennis Championships. In the doubles semi finals Ott and James Sheldon New York were eliminated by D P Match and J W Brown Montreal in the biggest upset of the tournament.
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Montreal
Ur— Eorgs Lott
Chicago
United States
Frits Mercur
Bethlehem
Ott
James Sheldon
New York
D. PB. Match
J. W. Brown
Bed
Buchtel Wins League Fracas In Odd Style
Buchtel High defeats Hollister 24 to 22 after a Holleler player inadvertently scored on Hollister’s basket. Hollister led 10 to 10 at halftime before Buchtel edged ahead in the final period. In girls’ play Hollister upset Buchtel 92 to 52 as Hollister’s height and speed dominated the matchup.
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Buchtel
Buchteel
High
Merced
Hollister
Buchtel Gurls
Deeplte
Obie Ln
Muskies Defeat Cap 51 in Tough Overtime Cage Match
Muskingum University edged Capital University 51 to 36 in Columbus last night after a close first half. The Muskies pulled ahead late as Capital started strong but faltered, with Muskingum gaining the decisive edge as the game progressed.
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Columbus
U Rkk
Muskingum
Capital University
Capital
Great Fort
Ohio State Triumph Over Wig Nine Opponents
Ohio State defeated Minnesota and Chile State in a Wig Nine clash, weathering tight defense to finish with a decisive 20 point margin. Both high school teams struggled for position as Ohio State seized control late and pulled away.
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Columuur
San
Semen
Chile
Minnesota
Ohio
Athens B team tops Canaanville in county hoops
Athens High School B team defeated Canaanville Saturday by a score of 29 to 19. Athens led 18 to 9 at the half and played a strong tighter defense in the second period. Dore and Rae starred for Athens while Cananville’s Watt and Piet highlighted the visitors’ offense.
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Athens High School
Canaanville High School
Athens Heberoes
Athens
Joseph
Wooddurl
Baten
Thie Inne
Dore
Raee
Tia
Sega
Mlelnas JG
Pomp Leeeeeereryee
Cro. Co
Shannon
Oxford
Keockow
Miami
Bobo
Willenberg
Latthersas
Ohio
Gates
Graver
Auintetto
Muskingtty
Robeats
Marietta
Pionere
Qhisans
Athenkiaa Ware
Annian
Bobcats
Han Whale
Olio
Grover
Nh Ohie
John Trace
Zaneaville
Beany Trace
Young Trace
Wmart
Denison Team Faces Ohioans in Granville Grid Preview
Denison University hosts Ohio opponents in Granville for a week meal of prep games. The squad, led by coach Sweeney, showcases rising talent and looks to rebound from a recent conference setback.
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Iossen
Oso University Engera
Sumesicg
Itans
Grineviele
Jaci
Taorhall
Athena
Ned
Chauncey High Registers Win Friday Night
Chauncey High School’s boys varsity defeated Wall High 73 to 47 in a Friday night game. Leading scorers included Letha Thoms and Saver Chedie for Chauncey with strong defense from Chaney and teammates.
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Chauncey High Registers
Chauncey
Chattrrey High School
Blue Devils
Letha Thoms
Gary
Chiutnoey
Chaney
Pyagherty
Gabriel
Hyor
Bulldogs Rest Ahead of Key Athens High Games
The Athens High basketball team will take a rest week after a tight schedule of consecutive games. Widas’s era has left the Bulldogs with needed recovery before facing Portstown, as Trowns pursue a strong conference run against top opponents.
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Dartsmouth
Athens High Baskinal
Widas
Cama
Athens
Ind
Ted Gartest
Midgets Score Neat Victory Over Carbondale Girls
Greens Run High School defeated Carbondale in a girls game after a late 45 second burst at Greens Run. Ward starred for Greens Run, with Norris of Aten noted among the players. The final score was 323 to 4 in favor of Greens Run, with Carbondale yielding a strong effort from Searing and an overall dominant performance.
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Greens
Greens Run High School
Carbondale
Ward
Creeng Nun
Norris
Aten
Golf Tourney Dates Chosen by Association
The Western Amateur schedule lists events with dates in late summer. The Open runs August 2 to 2, the Dunlor on August 5 to 4, and preliminary details remain unsettled as organizers finalize entrants and venues.
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Chmingo
Brundage Attends Meeting on Brooklyn College Controversy
Swann and Jan Avery Brundage, head of the AC ACTS, attended a session of the National Spective Committee discussing publicity and the Brooklyn College games. The gathering addressed contentions surrounding recent Brooklyns Kotege matchups and their public reception.
All Stars Defeat Boot Bowlers in Three-Game Victory
In a three game series the All Stars triumphed over the Boot Bowlers. George Burgess led the Boot Shop squad with 0.7 points for the series. Teammates included J.7 Miller Barton A. Hall Edward Hamition and Jy Renderson. On Cruise’s side were John St. Cairn GC W. Johnson Seth Sloan and Jarl Roports.
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Elma
Tron Weillinan
George Burgess
J. 7 Miller
Barton A. Hall
Edward’ttamitien
Jy Renderson
Cruise
John St. Cairn
GC. W. Johnson
Seth Sloan
Jarl Roports
Logan Women Score Honors in Bowling Victory
Logan women defeated a Zanesville quintet in a three game series Wednesday. Team member Letha Burgess averaged 147 pins per game, with teammates Margaret Helen Cotumisr Edna Gordon and Gladys Cotumisr also playing.
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Logan
Fan
Letha
Detroit Boxer Dies After Head Blow
Detroit or city fighter Mickey Darmon died from injuries suffered in a bout with Eddie Koppy in Detroit last night. Darmon, real name Nicholas Armand, was taken to hospital with a fractured skull after a seventh round knockout, with investigators reviewing the case.
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Mich
Mickey Darmon
Vaio
Eddie Koppy Slo
Larmon
Nicholas Armand
Joppy
Wally St Terrific
Ridland Punch
Daemon
Charli Moore
Darimoa
Stewart Tops County Standings in Basketball Races
Stewart leads county standings as Stewart Hien School boys and Hollister High girls race atop leagues. The page shows tight race results with several schools including Carbondale and Albany in pursuit, noting undefeated girls teams and shifting positions after Friday night games.
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Oomlte
Ares
Albany
Chauncey
N. Marstuicid
Canaantilys
Carbondale
Dheks Lenmis
Aalmiine
Atestino
Carhomiate
Ighius
Alaadtings
Lau Petey Wollister
AOA
Buchtel
Koalville
N. Marebtletd Ty Amesvilly
Carbondala
Golf Leaders Trek Toward San Antonio Open
New York January 26 A group of top professional golfers head from Agua Caliente toward San Antonio to compete in the San Antonio Open with prominent players like Horton Smith and Gene Sarazen among the field. The event promises the richest prize money of the season and substantial purses across four rounds of golf.
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Mealeo
Toros
Jenyery Ro
Mercearios
Heya
Tforton Smith
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Gene Snearen
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Uny
Loin
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Ad Toy
Ely Eck
Horton
Lee
Scone
Albany Triumphs Over Troy In Basketball Contention
Albany defeated Troy 22 to 21 in a tense, early season matchup at Albany High School gym. Leroy Hall led Albany with a strong fourth quarter while Troy’s defense and late push kept the score close. Referee Ray Kraft from Ohio University officiated the closely contested game.
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Alayny Bale
Slinky
Loreal
Chantaivan
Lee
Aéfensi
Daneet Hoth
Statia
Ue Loengagers
Meade
Kalls
Ray Kraft
Ohio University
Pomeroy Knights of Pythias open season with Central clash
Pomeroy Knights of Pythias basketball open the year with a test against New York Central of Hoboken. Lineup includes Morris, Dye, Auhworth, Custer, Flaher, Hochsteller, Welker, Tracy, Wilson. NY Central, a strong foe, has faced top teams this season. Music by the NY Central band and Meigs County Home children as guests.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Knights
Pythiga
New York
Hobten
Poinsray
Eam
Melan
Gali
Akers
Mason
I Panmerry
Ralph Welker
Otho Trac
Morrisa
Dye
Auhworth
Custer
Flaher
Hochsteller
Welker
Tracy
Wilson
New York Central
Unln
Haw
James
N.Y
Meigs County
W. Teant
Simmons Says He'll Sign In Time To Train
Milyvtaokee Wis Jan 26 In U P Al Simmons star outfielder of the World Champion Athletica admitted he returned the offered contract unaligned and denied holding out for 340 009 annual salary He said he expects to reach a satisfactory agreement with manager Gonnie Mack late next month before the A s depart for spring training
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Wis
U.P
al Simmons
Athletica
Gonnie Mack
Logan Falters at Lancaster in Friday games
Logan faltered at Lancaster on Friday evening as Soxon High boys team lost 13 to 12 and the girls fell 15 to 7. Pane canter delivered the strongest performance, while other players faced errors in a tough season start.
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Logan
Jan
Soxon
Canesta
Lancaster
Carnera Wins Then Hits Nightclub After Big Victory
New York report describes Primo Carnera defeating Paterson of New Orleans in a one minute bout at Madison Square Garden before 72000 attendees. Carnera then went to a Broadway nightclub and celebrated with champagne, cigars, and a large entourage.
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Big Boy Paterson
New Orleans
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Arthur Donovan
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Ecabaret
Fields Triumph in Ring Victory Over Dundee
In a boxing bout, Dundee faced Fields who secured a hard fought victory. The match featured tactical exchanges with Fields gaining the decisive edge in the later rounds to claim the win.
Pioneers Set for Otterbein Clash Friday Night
Marietta Jan 26 Pioneer cagers prepare for a Friday game against Otterbein at the Jail House Noor. After dropping Ohio University the Pioneers seek a win to climb Ohio Conference standings. Otterbein, considered weaker this year, offers a chance to regain form after tough opponents like Muskingum Kent State John Carroll and Ohio University.
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Ohio University Ut
Pioneer Cagers
Marietta Colles
Otlerkein
Jail House Noor
Pioneer City
Duke Hayes
Otterbela
Ohio
Buick
Muskingum
Kent State
John Carroll
Ohio Universty
Wronsers
Hayesmans
Kayo Morgan Knocks Out Keller In Toledo Bout
In Toledo on January 23 Kayo Morgan bantamweight stopped Babe Keller in the eighth round of a ten round bout Keller outweighed Morgan by three and a half pounds A solar plexus shot floored Keller as Morgan secured the win in the semifinal of the card Also featured Lee Meredith defeated Whatley Tartu in Columbus in four rounds
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Toledo
Kayo Morgan
Babe Keller
Keller
Morgan
Ketler
Lee Meredith
Buckeye Scoring Race Seen Tight for 1930 Honors
The Buckeye Conference faces a close season scoring battle led by Cincinnath forward Pope and Slagene thater from Wealeyan with high guards Ming and Verwangir. Don’t miss Popp from Cinelnnath and Kotorba from Coluntin Ohio University as contenders, with standings tight as Wit tenherk’s withdrawal reshapes the chase for individual scoring records.
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Douglass W. Miller
Buckeye
Blegensthaler
Alliance
Obig
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Wittenherk
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Kotorba
Cesses Thomas
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Mile
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Mamta
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Obio Ghiaven
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CVO
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Olin Werk van
Ober
Chicianadl
Mme
George L. Rider
Bere
Carbon Hill Edges New Straltaville in OT Thriller
In a tangled Hocking County boys basketball game Carbon Hill and New Straltaville tied 39 games at regulation. A three minute overtime saw L Evans hit 5 long shots lifting Carbon Hill to a hard fought victory.
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Carlton Lnairta
Belo
Hie
Caren Iil Lworken
L. Evans
Carbon Hull
Toledo Cage Quintet Falls In Northwest Conference Clash
Findlay College defeated Toledo 25 to 3 in Northwest Conference action. Findlay started slow but finished strong, led by an ace scorer with 17 points. The lone conference game of the night featured Bowling Green and Bluffton looming in standings as teams struggle for pacing and balance.
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Findlay
Toledo U
Canfawence UK
Mt. Union Et Alliames
Bowlig Green
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