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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1929

Page

7

Barrow Names All-Time Baseball Greats and 1919 Sox Backers

Edward G Barrow declares New York Yankees favored to win the American League pennant and names an all time team led by Hans Wagner with Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Tris Speaker and others He cites his long behind the scenes work with the game and predicts AL standings for the coming season listing teams and placing Wagner Cobb La Joie Ruth Speaker and Schalk among top positions.

George Kirkley United Press New York U.R New York Yankees Edward G. Barrow Hans Wagner Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Eddie Collings Rube Waddell Barrow Louisville Babe Ruth Ban Johnson Philadelphia Washington Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Boston Ty Cobb Wagner Cobb LaJoie Hal Chase Larry LaJoie Jimmy Collins Tris Speaker Ray Schalk Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Herb Pennock

Logical Contender for Welter Champ Fields Faces Doubts

Chicago Jan 29. Jakie Fields favors the name Jackie Fields as a challenger to Welterweight Champion Joe Dundee. He beat Irishman Jack McCarthy but failed to score a knockout, though he showed speed and power. Observers question if Fields’ win over Young Jack Thompson and a quick knockout of Sammy Baker prove he can beat Dundee or if past greats would prevail.

Chicago U.P Jakie Finkelstein Jackie Fields Joe Dundee Jakie Finkelstein Jack McCarthy Fields McCarthy Jack Thompson Sammy Baker Dundee Jack Britton

Bud Taylor Aims to Gross 500000 Before Retirement

Terre Haute Ind Jan 29 An average of about 2300 dollars per fight has earned Bud Taylor 327000 from 138 bouts. Taylor says he will push his total gross to 500000 before quitting and notes his renewed nose and hard punches will help him last a few more years.

Terre Haute Ind Bud Taylor Taylor

Eddie OKeefe Beats Wagner In Columbus Lightweight Bout

Johnny OKeefe, a diminutive Irish fighter from Mt. Vernon, defeated Eddie Kid Wagner of Philadelphia by judges decision in Columbus. Wagner lasted two rounds with six for OKeefe and two for Wagner, while two rounds were draws.

Columbus Johnny O'Keefe Eddie Kid" Wagner Philadelphia O'Keefe Wagner Ernie Ruskings Dick McDoniey Huntington McDanie Mt. Vernon al Gahn Eddie Townley

Reigh Count Plans First Major International Race

John D. Hertz announced that American champion Reigh Count will race in the English Corporation stakes on June 6. The four year old colt will compete in about five major events before returning to the United States for stud duties.

Miami U.P John D. Hertz Chicago Sportman Reigh Count Hertz United States

Nine umpires named for the American Association season

The American Association announces nine umpires for the coming season led by President Thomas Hickey. Umpires include Frank Brown C B Johnston R W Snyder I R Connolly Joseph Rue Ted McGrew George Johnson Harry Goetz and Cam A McCafferty.

Chicago Jaff U.R American Association Thomas Hickey Frank Brown C. B. Johnston R. W. Snyder R. Connolly Joseph Rue Ted McGrew Georgeohnson Harry Goetz Cam A. McCafferty

Bearcat Jump Man Agh Bearcat Jump Man Agh Two Bobcats Tie

Buckeye Conference basketball sees Bill Popp of Cincinnati leading individual scoring with 567 points in five games. Dan Earley trails, Ohio Wesleyan stars Harry Hnizder Oram Magly and Floyd Siegenthaler share fourth. Wittenberg schedules three games this week while Ohio meets Denison.

Delaware Ohio Bill Popp Cincinnati Buckeye Popp Bearcats Dan Earley Harry Hnizder Ohio Wesleyan Makig Hnizder Hnizder Oram Magly Floyd Siegenthaler Richard Franz Harold Cat Miami Harry Richardson Jar Weldon Canfield Ray Hart George Williams Francis Thomas Wittenberg Lutherans Denison Granville Springfield Denison Sweatcorse Corress ONO Secseseses

Sunday Ball Ordinance Passed in Boston

Boston January 29 city council approved a Sunday baseball licensing ordinance after removing admission price clauses. The measure limits Sunday price changes and sets a 2500 license fee amid council criticism of Emil Fuchs and Charles Adams over extortion allegations connected to the measure.

Boston Emil Fuchs Charles F. Adams Boston National League Baseball Club

Basket Bag by H. c. Carlson University of Pittsburgh Coach

The piece outlines Pitt basketball strategy focusing on offense over defense. It describes a moving, pass-heavy approach with players cutting in specific clockwise or counterclockwise patterns. The text details a sequence of passing options from positions No 1 through No 4 and two-man triangles to maintain ball flow.

University of Pittsburgh H. C. Carlson M. D

Strategy Diagram Reveals Football Offensive Angles

The article outlines a four man offense with position shifts as players move to cover passes. No. 5 presses up as dribbling begins, while Nos. 1 3 and 4 swap spots and follow the arrowed movements to create option plays.

No. 5 No. 2

Nelsonville Leads Basketball Race in Southeastern League

Nelsonville Greyhounds top the Southeastern Olio Athletic League standings after three straight victories. New Boston and Ironton tie for second with three wins and one loss. Pomeroy Middleport and Logan follow in the next spots.

Nelsonville Wellston Nelsonville Greyhounds Bernard R. Higley New Boston Irenton Pomeroy Middleport Logan W.L. Pet Trenton Tovesee Logan Free Etes Gallipolis Cecea A Ironton Port Galli Midpolis Gallipolis Ironton

Sunday Baseball Ban Debate Reaches City Council

In a debate over a Sunday baseball act the council considered limits on concessions at parks with 40000 plus seats. Johns and Dowd argued investigations showed concessionaires profited highly on drinks and hot dogs. Dowling criticized the act as written, saying it ordered Sunday baseball within 1000 feet of churches due to a punctuation error.

Johns, Dowd Frederick E. Dowling Council

Cubs catcher Hartnett wed Miss Martha Marshall

Chicago Cubs catcher A R G Hartnett and his bride Martha Marshall prepared to honeymoon on the Pacific Coast. They married yesterday and will spend their honeymoon during the Cubs spring training at Catalina Island.

Chicago A.R Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Martha Marshall Pacific Coast Cubs Catalina Island

Jimmy Horn Sold to Nashville Club in Cash Deal

Jimmy Morn, veteran outfielder for the Columbus Senators, has been sold to the Nashville Club of the Southern Association. The transfer was completed yesterday on a cash basis. Nashville will be managed by Clarence Rowland, former Columbus manager. Horn was considered a strong fielder but weak at hitting, arriving in Columbus from the Three-I League.

Columbus U.R Jimmy Morn Columbus Senators Nashville Clarence Rowland Senators Horn

Sonnenberg Defeats Hanson In Heavyweight Wrestling Match

Gus Sonnenberg claimant to the heavyweight title after beating Charley Hanson in Kansas City in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 42 minutes and five seconds with a headlock finish, the second fall came in 14 seconds.

Kansas City Gus Sonnenberg Strangler” Lewis Charley Hanson

Boxing Bracket Stirs Fans Over Tunney Title

East Bage and Madison Square Garden draw strong fan interest as Jack Sharkey and Young Stribling vie to inherit Gene Tunney’s vacated title. Tommy Loughran, reigning light heavyweight champ, is oddly sidelined amid debate over who should claim the heavyweight crown.

Laufer NEA New York Jack Sharkey Madison Square Garden Corporation Gene Tunney Nes Arts Tommy Loughran Tommy Sharkey Risko Heeney de Kuh Christner Jack Delaney Strikly Stribling Paul Berjlenbach Strib Berry Bat Levinsky Loughran

Strangler Lewis to wrestle Viestina for Sonnenberg shot

In Chicago on January 29 the Strangler Lewis meets Martin Viestina in a pro wrestling bout that awards the winner a chance to challenge new heavyweight champion Gus Sonnenberg.

Chicago UPR Ea “Strangler Lewis Martin Viestina Gus Sonnenberg

Young Wisconsin hire aims at Leader system for crew

Mike Murphy a former Yale freshman rowing coach and recent Wisconsin head coach declares his plan to implement the Leader system at Wisconsin He becomes the youngest varsity coach in the country and sets a distinct approach for the program.

Mike Murphy Yale Wisconsin

Did You Know That Whimsical Notes From A Busy Era

A collage of playful snippets mentions Billy Bullwinkle, a Meadville golf pro. Hans Wagner limiting drinking to five beers daily. old jitney days and a washboard laundry man. Rickard biographies quote Jack Johnson about pay for Jeffries. Joe Birmingham’s possible IL umpiring. Princeton athletes profit and Harvard’s plan for a million dollar gym.

Billy Bullwinkle Meadville Hans Wagner Rickard Jack Johnson Jeffries Joe Birmingham Cleveland Princeston Harvards

Rutland Girls Fall Hard to Ravenswood Five

Rutland High School girls were routed 57 to 17 by Ravenswood in a Saturday night game in Ravenswood. Jidan scored 9 for Rutland, with Powell and Dulaney adding 4 and 0 respectively, while Ravenswood’s Cline led with 26 points and Rector added 16, Chaney 15.

Rutland Lace Tri- Rutland High School Nea Ravenswood Pomeroy Jiiden Powell Dulaney Cline Rector Chaney

Christner Draws Warm Interest for Madison Square Garden Bout

Akron pitcher K O Christner attracts interest from heavyweights Paolino and Tom Heeney for a February 22 match at Madison Square Garden. Matchmaker Tom McArdie offered terms. Harvey and Mayer must approve. Heeney’s manager fears raising risks. Paolino may take the bout if terms ease.

New York U.P Paolino Tom Heeney K. O. Christner Akron Harvey Heeney Christner Mayer

Basketball Scores From Ashland Findlay and Others

Summary of college basketball scores from Ashland defeating Findlay by 52 to 8 and Missouri leading Drake 36 to 35 as Wilmington trails Detroit City College 27 to 17 and Defiance edges Antioch 38 to 30.

Ashland Findlay Missouri Drake Wilmington Detroit City College Deflanea Antioch

Scouts Approve St Louis Prospects for Cardinals

Scouting notes from St Louis discuss rookie chances at second base and short before spring training. Dan Howley recalls past bench issues and cites Kress Brannon as potential infield anchors if they perform. Cards target Charley Gelbert Frankle Carey to reinforce the lineup with veteran growth expected from last season.

Dan Howley Kress Brannon Lamart Hoth Accer Howiey Charley Gelbert Prankle FE J Carey Stop Cardinal Howston

World light heavyweight title bout set in Columbus

In Columbus tomorrow Joe Banack, the reigning champion, defends his light heavyweight crown against challenger Cl Land. Banack appeared in solid shape after a tough workout and his recent rival Australia has shown no signs of fatigue or staleness.

Columbus Clland Joe Banackt Tomorro Australia

Ohio State Trainer in Atlanta Discusses Georgia Tech Game

Ohio State trainer Mike Chambers was in Atlanta with Georgia Tech staff discussing football. The dialogue centers on training era plans and possible Olympic connections, with unclear details about institutions and summer sessions.

Columbus Jane Mike Chambers Ohio State Avlanta Georgia Tech Chambers Ag

Ashland College Beats Ashlanders in Whirlwind Drive

Ashland 62 Ashland College 32 last night in a period whirlwind drive. Ashlanders fall behind as Ashland College logs a strong 23-1 run in the first half.

Ashland Jan Ashland College Ashlanders

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