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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1927

Page

2

Ohio U Freshmen Face Muskingum In Season Showdown

Ohio Universitys Green and White freshman team hosts Muskingum College for a second meeting this season after an overtime loss at Concord. Muskingum relies on Marrop Taylor and others while Ohio Bobcats, led by DuBois Feisenbrey and Macklin, seek improved defense and a stronger offense as they prepare for the 8 oclock matchup.

Guy Zimmer Ohio University Muskingum College Ohio Bobcats Concord Muskies Hav Marrop Taylor Bobcats BR. A. A Grover Bobcat DuBois Ffor Feisenbrey Jettermann Macklin Giant Burkholder Higk Ee Dnc Ylegs

Hornsby Refuses to Acknowledge Moore's Claim

St Tovis Mo January 28 U S Mgers Hornsby former Cardinals manager now Giants captain declines to recognize Frank L Moore Newport commissioner suit seeking 76765 on alleged eleven financial transactions dating from July 16 1925 Moore says he sent 850 on Hornsbys promise to repay but was not repaid

ST. Tovis U.2 Mgers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Frank L. Moore Newport Hornsby Moore Rogers

McTigue Fights Berlenbach for Returned Title in New York

Mike McTigue, aged veteran former light heavyweight champion, seeks to reclaim a title against Paul Berlenbach in Tex Rickard's garden. Strong betting expected with McTigue slight favorite at fight time amid a late career comeback after defeats and wins over King Solomon Vidabeck and Johnny Risko.

New York Mike McTigue Paul Berlenbach Tex Rickard Financial District McTigue Jack Delaney Hife King Solomon Vidabeck Johnny Risko Berlenbach

Hamden Falls After Losing 15 Straight Streak Halted

Hamden high school split a double header with McArthur on the Wellston floor. Hamden girls surged late behind E Newman to post 11 points, while the Hamden boys fell short as McArthur won 18 to 10. Earlier this season Hamden beat McArthur 22 to 13.

Hamden Hamden High School McArthur Wellston Ge. Newman Hamden Boys Geveral

Logan Faces Big Red in Sixth Game

The Athens high school cagers meet their sixth league rival tonight at the Athens high school gymnasium. The Big Red have won five games, including four in league play, and seek another victory after recent losses to Portsmouth Ironton and Gallipolis.

Athens High School Logan High Big Red Logan Portsmouth Ironton Upstate Basketeers Athena Gallipolis Athens Pomeroy Wellston Nelsonville Granville Cross Hughes Wolfe Sprague Border

Cobb and Speaker Free to Play in 1927 Season

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were cleared of charges by Judge Z. Mad, allowing both to return to major league play. Cobb may join Detroit, Speaker could sign with Cleveland, though both have received offers from other American League teams and show strong public appeal despite their ages.

Edwin Lb. Heckler Chicago Ty Cobb Tris Cobb Penne Z. Madn Detroit Tigers Speaker Cleveland Indians Cleveland Detroit E.S. Barnard Frank Navin

Athens Faces Albany in Preliminary Ahead of Athens Logan

The Athens team meets Albany high school in a preliminary before the Ath ens Logan game. Athens beat Albany 20 to 8 earlier this season but two regulars moved to the first squad. The preliminary starts at 7 oclock.

Albany High School Athens Albany

New Champion at Upeets Pock ley Defeats Ralph Greenleaf

The report notes Ralph Greenleaf, seven time pocket billiards champion, defeated by Erwin Rudolph with a close score. It mentions a headline about Exhibit A and references a world title win two months ago. The piece alludes to a rule that a champion must defend his title periodically.

Ralph Greenleaf Erwin Rudolph

Athens High Hs Basketball Elects New Captain Vernette Wolfe

Vernette Wolfe center of the Athens high school basketball team was elected captain for the rest of the season. He succeeds Fred Mansfield who ended his high school career after last week’s Granville game. Wolfe, a junior, previously captained the junior high team. The Big Red team elected the captain Tuesday night after the Granville game. athletic board released results yesterday.

Vernette Wolfe Athens Wolfe Fred Mansfield Nelsonville Cagers Big Red Athetic Board

Akron Builds Five-Game Ohio Conference Win Over Case

Akron university remains unbeaten after routing Case 40 to 24 in a conference game. Case star Doll failed to score a field goal. defense limited the opponent throughout the contest.

Akron U.r—Akron University Case Doll

Youth wins North Lands dog derby for third time

Emil St. Goddard, 20, won the 120 mile three day dog classic in the North lands at The Pas Manitoba. He finished in 11 hours 256 minutes 52 seconds, ahead at the end of every day. Earl Brydges, 20, finished second and Leo St. Goddard, 17, was third. Veteran racer Shorty Russick placed fourth.

Pas Manitoba U.P Northlands Emil St. Goddard Earl Brydges Leo St. Goddard Shorty” Russick

Alexander Among Saint Discontented In Cardinal Camp

St Louis Mo January 28 Sam Breadon Cardinal president faces strike risk as three holdouts stand firm and more players threaten to talk. Grover Cleveland Alexander, star pitcher of the world champion Cardinals, has returned his unsigned contract.

ST. Louwts Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals Grover Cleveland Alexander Cardinals New York Yankees

Professional tactics to be discussed at Western conference meet

Chicago January 28. A meeting of sixty Western conference representatives including nine university presidents will examine recruiting practices and alleged unfair tactics by some schools. A verbal gentlemen’s agreement to limit unusual privileges for top prep stars is expected to be drafted.

Chicago Big Ten David Kinley Illinois K. C. Babcock Seea Regents Dontéevents LOGAN Logan ‘High School Lancaster High School Lancaster Logan High School Gray and Feather Fox Martin Leadbetter

Pitchers Reject Contracts Demand Higher Raises

Flint Rhemn and Jose Haines two right handed pitchers refuse contracts they were offered claiming they deserve large salary increases due to their performance last year.

Flint Rhemn Jose Haines Husky

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