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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1930

Page

9

Bulldogs Face Trojan Cagers Friday in Portsmouth

Athens high school basketball fans see a tough test as the Bulldogs travel to Portsmouth to meet the Territe Trojans in a regional tournament game. Captain Hughes and Coach Pete McKinley prepare to counter Trojan center Fught and forward Don as Portsmouth's large floor advantages challenge the visitors.

Ants Weserrills Autens High School Basketeers Portsmouth Territte Trojans Lest News Fugit Bret Coy Lima Central Hight School Lima Lima Floor. ‘the ‘Trojans Marietta Zapnsville Bulldogs Athens Westerville Hughes Pete McKinley Fught Don River City

Nelsonville Host Describes Greyhounds Strong Scoring Run

Nelsonville High basketball notes Oscar Hartley led scoring with 16 points in the Gaspolis game, Gene Jewell added 12, while Earl Hilleary surged to 26 points in six games. The Greyhounds dominated opponents, outscoring rivals 166 to 219 and featuring strong shows from Hartley, Jewell, and Hilleary in a busy midseason stretch.

Nelsonville Oscar Hartley Gene Jewell Nelsonville High Harthy Jewett Greyshound Earl Hilleary Bernard Mask Joe Lyans Uiele Sane Galil Sens Greyhounds Com- Linde Playle PG Jowette Eaas Markey Hilfbmry - Seeaevees Hawk Eyeseeeesves EA & Evans Eeeeessee OWONS Eeeseeseee Teldis

Mastro Returns to Ring Faces Zivic in Ten Round Bout

Chicago promoter Jack Dempsey plans a ten round showdown between Earl Mastro and Pittsburgh’s Bob Zivic as Mastro schemes a comeback after a recent on‑ring incident with Bud Taylor. Mastro, sidelined by chest injuries, resumes action in the wake of a technical knockout verdict.

Chicago Jan Rbow Jack Dempsey Earl Mastro Middlewestern Zivic Pittsburgh Mastro Bud Taylor Taylor

Public course players barred from 1930 Ohio golf championship

Toledo O Jan 25 Public course players will not be on the entry list for the 1930 Ohio State Golf Association championship at Toledo Country Club. The committee plans to eliminate the pay as you shoot brigade for at least one season, with future tournaments to be known for USGA titles.

Toledo Ohio State Golf Association Toledo Country Club Sapare Lens

Carnera Aims to Stay Sharp Before Elzcar Rioch Bout

Primo Carnera, the Italian heavyweight, underwent four miles of road work and sparring with partners as he prepares for a ten round fight with Elzcar Rioch. He reports being in good shape and confident he can maintain conditioning with lighter sessions until fight night.

Chicago Primo Carnera Frima Beieves Elzcar Rioch Mada Cat Nena

Toledo Aces Rally To Take Lead In High Scoring Race

In Columbus on Jan 28 the Toledo Aces surged past rivals as Cookly Cusiingham and Pip Koehler reclaimed the top spots in the Nationsl Professional Basketball League. Koehler leads with 62 points in 9 games, Buck Lamme of Canton trails by three points in 10 games, and Wendty er has 4 points in 4 appearances.

Chicago Pian Lou Uhbkagotim Dlevest Lott Rastkings Wester Lawn Johnny Hennessey Indiguiepolig Ployeer Ibn Wil Emimeth Mare George Jennings Cii Kirk Teil Cleveland Geox Connell Louis Heimer Fred Re Chiage Joseph Thelin Muwan Kee Henry Garrodsat Milwaulter Connel Rover Claris Lowise Nee Neinnatt Catherine Weir Dngiana Poli Rally Tmhese Mouth Oexman Barbara Duffy Clevetite Namied Miss Zinke Ming Oexman Duffy Mouriel Adama Indiguwpaths Piel Singles Columbus Iulpi Toledos Cookly Cusiingham Pip Koehler I ;PolAta Wendtyer Buck Lamme Canton Koehler al Ten Dayton Fyem Markecs

Simpson to Pun New York Track Meet Entrant

Ohio State star George Simpson, the only runner credited with a 100 yard mark of Sovdness, has entered the 1 yard sprint at the New York Athletic Club indoor track meet on February 17. It will be his first appearance in New York.

Ohio Jiessin Amd Eytern George the Hever Tatler Wilderouth Pereyon Clyraptes Wincie Vane New York George Simpson Ohio State

Scorls Triumph Over Grove in New York Bout

Gorilla Jones of Akron knocked out Grove of New York in the seventh round of a scheduled middleweight fury at Nicholas Arena. Grove had been floored earlier and protested the decision, which was not allowed.

NIGW York Jan Gorilla Jones Akron The Grove of New York Dts Nicholas Xreva Grove Vice

Kriss to Race Against Elder at Millrose Meet

In New York City Dan Kriss and Elder Kriss are set to compete in the Millrose A A special sprint event. The meet features notable opposition including George Sinpigo, a world renowned figure in the field, with February dates mentioned for the races.

Kriss New York Dan Tineward Wings Cleveland Jack Nore Millrose Nish Jira Qnale George Sinpigo

Lama to Dine with Ke Wy En Chapters

Readers will attend a meeting of the Thusebath Writers near Ke Wy En. The event notes a dinner with members from the Lama association and local chapters, details unclear due to OCR damage.

Landis

Et baseball player near death prompts scattered notes

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a baseball player near death and references to Chey Li, Charles jVoMiskey, Cannte Marck, and Robinsouw. Mentions Brooklyn Dodgers and Cantillon with unclear context and scattered phrases. The readable bits imply a sports figure involved in a critical health situation with unrelated stray names.

Charles jVoMiskey Cannte Marck Iberk Robinsouw Amunger Brooklyn Dodgers ATL Uhre Cantillon

Untitled note on Tony Lazzeri dissatisfaction

A fragmented report notes Tony Lazzeri expressing dissatisfaction with a deal involving AnChaco and a five figure contact. It references President Jalve D Gippe and mentions five figures, with unclear follow up or consent from Lazzeri.

Jalve D Gippe Tory

Baseball Pins Hopes on New Club Leaders

The piece surveys club leadership changes as teams appoint new managers and executive leaders for the upcoming season. It lists various figures such as Wilbert Ralinsart and Warner of Boston, notes promotions from minor ranks, and hints at shifts across the sport with several named clubs and incumbents moving into managerial roles.

Bkpl Nave Visrookisn Hough Wilbert Ralinsart Veur Ney Nunserd Csibby Sirest Louie Candas Ab Saiskes New York Pittelslets Warner Boston Jlefer Fey Boln Lous Bill McReehnie Loston Bries Maui St. Towle Denie Bush Ooners Art AiUsburgi Dan Hawley Celie Wrewns Lung Big Interlowers Tig Hinds Holduser Wills Roger Pechinpaugh Doorland Fsucky Blatris Latron Warther Johnson Washington Bau Me Carthy Mert Shetton Phiiies

Athletics Start Lineup Amid Confusing Fragments

Fragmented OCR reads like a sports brief mentioning multiple teams and players in disarray. Names such as New York and Ohio State appear amid garbled phrases about lineups, fans, and upcoming contests.

Scott Claims World Title in Boxing Shakeup

The article reports Scott asserting he earned the world championship after a controversial match. It details reactions from teams, observers, and other contenders including mentions of Laxton Keb and Sharkey. Debates focus on legitimacy, past bouts, and media pressure surrounding the claim.

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