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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1928

Page

9

Denison squad edges Ohio Bobcats in final game thriller

Denison defeats Ohio 36 to 34 in a closely fought season closer. Bliss and Oxley pace the Baptist attack with key baskets while Burkholder leads Ohio scoring as both teams trade a series of long shots and timely free throws in a thrilling cage contest.

Buckeye Denison Cage Ohio Bobcats Granville Baptists Ohio Bobcats Grovermen Bliss Oxley Homberger Denison Cincinnati DuBois Walton Markle Ohio Dicense Schaller Beautists Owens Baptist Gunn Burkhold Iliss Homberger Steadman Big Red Burk Holder Ohloans Bayless Blies Arkholder Mesis Ohio Five Burklider Bayress Brammer Burkholder Bremmer

Delaney Favored By Tunney In Heeney Bout

New York March 1 Gene Tunney training at Miami Beach picks Jack Delaney to win the heavyweight elimination bout against Tom Heeney. Tommy Loughran predicts Heeney will win while Tunney expects a points decision for Delaney. Heeney’s stock and Delaney’s speed are noted with a 15 round forecast.

Gene Tunney Miami Beach Fila Delaney Tommy Loughran Beeves Heeney Tunney Jack Heeney Ian Tommy Tom

Denison Edges Ohio University In Close 94 31 League Bout

Denison defeats Ohio University 94 to 31 as Brammer adds 6 points and Oxley scores from side after Bliss pass. Homberger drives early, but visitors stall late while Burkholder and Walton lead Ohio with key baskets and fouls. Referee Harrington and umpire Compton preside.

Bliss Ohio Oxley Brammer Ide Homberger Burkholder Denison F PI Oxley Wobseeeeee Schaller Bie Owens Teeweweees Steadman Ohio University R.f Walton, Lf UD En Bayless MAE LE Se Harrington Compton

Paulino Uzcudun Faces Wealth After Three Years Heavyweight Run

Paulino Uzcudun has earned more than 225000 dollars in three years as a heavyweight fighter and holds most of his wealth today.

Paulino Uzcudun

Miss Lillian Jenkinson Rightful Rider in U S Track

Nebraska girl Miss Lillian Jenkinson, 21, is described as the only woman with the legal right to ride on any track in the United States, a remarkable claim noted in local coverage.

Lillian Jenkinson Nebraska United States

Delaney Set To Challenge Heeney In Madison Square Garden

New York March 1 The man who may fill the boxing world left by Jack Dempsey faces a supreme test tonight at Madison Square Garden. Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Conn meets Tom Heeney of Gisborne New Zealand in a scheduled 15 round bout. A knockout win could thrust Delaney toward a championship bout with Gene Tunney at Yankee Stadium June 14. Delaney, though recent form dipped with a decision loss to Jimmy Maloney, has revived his stock by disposing of several contenders and is the popular long shot favorite at odds 5 to 4.]

New York Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Jack Delaney Bridgeport Delaney Jimmy Maloney Gene Tunney Heeney

Historic sports feats and early boxing and golf milestones

The piece notes Lawrence J. Corcoran with three nine inning no hit games for the Cubs beginning 1880. It recalls John L. Sullivan winning the title in 1882 from Paddy Ryan and James J. Corbett as first under Queensbury rules. It highlights Chick Evans in 1916 winning open and amateur titles, and a 70 yard pass by Brick Maller to Howard Stephens in a 1920 California vs Ohio State game.

Lawrence J. Corcoran Cubs John L. Sullivan Paddy Ryan James J. Corbett Queensbury Chick Evans Brick” Maller California Ohio State Howard Stephens

Senators in Batting-Fielding Drill and Holdout Signals

Washington Senators open training with rookies Simmons Ganzel Barnes Hayes Gillis arriving for first drills. Heinie Manush labeled holdout by St Louis Browns as Lou Blue joins Browns. Pepper Martin impresses Bil l McKechnie at Cardinals camp in Avon Park. Chicago White Sox with 17 players at Shreveport camp. Kiki Cuyler Hack Wilson boost Cubs in Catalina training. New York Giants begin workouts in Augusta with Jackson O'Doul Harper Fincher. Max West of Waco to join Brooklyn Robins in Clearwater. Tris Speaker expected for Philadelphia A's in Fort Myers as Ty Cobb status unresolved.

Senators Manush Brown Martin McKechnie Tampa Fla Washington Senators Simmons Ganzel Barnes Hayes Gillis West Palm Beach Heinie Manush Detroit St. Louis Browns Lou Blue Browns Augusta New York Giants Giants Travis Jackson Lefty O’doul George Harper Allen Fincher Jackson Horpee Clearwater Max West Waco Brooklyn Robins West Wilbert Robinson Fort Myers Fra Tris Speaker Philadelphia Athletics Cobb Connie Mack A's

St. Louis Entry Faces Key Challenge as McKechnie Leads

The piece notes Bill McKechnie directing the St. Louis entry this year and facing crucial tests. It mentions Hogan of the Giants and references Cards, MeeGraw, Rogers Hornsby, and betting odds while introducing an Indian wrestler named Gama and other sports figures such as Babe Ruth and tennis players in a magazine style roundup.

Ecards Bill McKechnie St. Louis Fines Hogan Giants Bill Gama Stanislaus Zbyszko Bombay

Hahn Victorious In Race With Two Other Stars

New York March 1 Lloyd Hahn the Nebraskan dominated the indoor season with a mile of the century victory at Madison Square Garden before 20 000 cheering spectators. He beat outlooks Otto Peltzer and Ray Conger in a grudge race as Hahn neared the world mile mark missing only by a second.

New York Lloyd Hahn America Amsterdam Madison Square Garden Hahn Der Otto Peitzer United States Ray Conger Clinelsa A. C Joho Ray Ilinois A. C Paavo Nurmi Finland Peltzer Conger

High Schools Seek Voice on NCAA Rules Committees

The National Federation of High School Athletic Associations plans to appoint a committee to study representation on the NCAA football and basketball Rules Committees. The federation represents 29 states and ten times the number of teams served by the Football Committee, arguing schools under NCAA rules deserve a voice.

Boston National Federation of High School Athletic Associations National Collegiate Athletic Associations

Conger Beats Nebraskan in 1000 Yard Run at KC

Conger defeated the Nebraskan in a 1000 yard race in Kansas City while Hahn claimed he was elbowed and jostled from the track during the competition.

Conger Kansas City Hahn

Promoters Clash Over Bout in New York City

Promoters in New York clash over the Mandell versus Jimmy A boxing match with Mullen of Chicago weighing in. Reports say talks stalled and a no bout outcome loomed as negotiations continued after a conference. McLarnin’s team indicated potential plans to fight in the city despite uncertain progress.

New York March Battle Mullen Chicago Apd Ard Bet Mandell Jimmy Mullen Mandell Richard Nin McLarnin Rickard Ous McLarnin

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