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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

9

Delaney Loses Chance to Fight Gene Tunney

Jack Delaney was eliminated as a potential challenger for Gene Tunney after Tom Heeney edged him in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Heeney’s defense and body work frustrated Delaney, clearing the way for Heeney to pursue a title shot while Delaney and his backers regroup.

New York Jack Delaney Gene Tunney Yankee Stadium Tom Heeney Madison Square Garden Heeney Delaney Tunney Jack Sharkey Richard Tex Sharkey Boston Tom Jack Charley Harvey Harvey Joe Jacobs

Harvard football hero faces prison for larceny and stock scheme

Charley Brickley, famed Harvard football star, was convicted in Suffolk Superior Court of larceny of 22 Gillette shares and $2,195 cash from Patrick Callahan and a smaller sum from Mrs. Georgia Boynton. Sentencing set for March 12 with possible term at Deer Island or Charlestown State Prison or probation. Brickley had prior stock case, and 1912 1918 Crimson teams highlighted by his touchdowns and field goals. Boston reported.

Charley Brickley Harvard Suffolk Superior Court Deer Island Charlestown State Prison Brickley Gillette Razor Patrick Callahan Boston Georgia Boynton Marlboro Crimson Yale Princeton Mar U.P

Frightening Pitching Feats and Flyweight Class History

The piece notes Fred Marberry as a premier relief pitcher for Washington in 1925, appearing in 55 games without a complete game. It states the flyweight division began in 1910, with Pancho Villa as the standout champion since inception.

Fred Marberry Washington Pancho Villa

Lodi Hollister Meet For Athens District Bid

Lodi high school will face Hollister high school at Ohio University gym Saturday afternoon at 8 to decide which advances as the third Athens district Class A and B entrant. Athens county will send three teams to the Athens tournament March 9 and 10, with Glouster and Coolville also in contention after last weekend eliminations.

E Hollister Lodi Ohio University Gymnasium Athens Athens County O. C. Bird Ohio University Glouster Coolville

Banks Leads New York Celtics In Scoring Race

A R Daven Banks of the New York Celtics tops the American Basketball League scoring chart with 374 points. He tallied 54 points in the last five games, reclaiming the lead from Lefty Topel of Rochester who has 344 points.

New York A.R— Daven Banks New York Celtics Banks Harry Lefty) Topel Rochester

Cobb and Speaker to Join A's Outfield for 1930 Season

Ty Cobb wires Connie Mack that he will play one more year with the Philadelphia Athletics joining Tris Speaker in the outfield. Speaker arrives next Thursday as Simmons remains in Milwaukee with his mother ill. The A's outfield will be among the league's hardest hitters this season.

Cobb Harris Bottomley Fort Myers Fla Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Orf Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack A's Seoming Speaker Athletics Simmons Milwaukee

Triangles Top Nelsonville Y M C A In Narrow Victory

Marietta’s powerful Y M C A Triangles edged Nelsonville Y M C A 47 to 34 on the home floor. The Rockmen trailed after a 17 to 6 first quarter deficit and fought back against a stifling Nelsonville defense to keep the game close.

Triangles

Baltimore Boxer Joe Dun Dee On Trial In False Advertising Case

Baltimore welterweight boxing champion Joe Dun Dee faced trial in Los Angeles on charges of false advertising linked to a November schedule with Ace Ari and Menugendine. The case centers on promotional claims surrounding the fighter’s events and contractual disclosures.

Los Angeles Cal Joe Dundee Baltimore Ace Arii

Southeastern Ohio tournament opens at Ohio University next Friday

Drawings for about 88 high school teams from A and B classes will be held at Ohio University’s gym Sunday under Prof C C Bird. Class B may total 25 teams. play starts Friday morning with three courts and full court later.

Order of DeMolay K. of P. Hall Pomeroy Cline’s Pharmacy Daryl Watkins Paul Hottel Boyd Pritchard Allen Nellis Freddy Mansfield Wade Tom Lewis Long Roy McClanahan Evan Hamilton Carl Hump) Campbell George Williams Watkins Nellis Elyria Columbia Theater Ohio Gymnasium C. C. Bird

Giants Lead in Rookies

NEW YORK March 2 U R New York Giants have the most rookies this season among National League teams. At Augusta Georgia 22 of 39 were newcomers. The Robins 19, Braves 14 with new manager Jack Slattery. Cardinals 13 recruits at Avon Park Florida led by Bill McKechnie. Phillies 10, Cubs 9, Pirates 8, Reds 4.

New York The Robins Braves Jack Slattery Cardinals Avon Park Fla Bill McKechnie Phillies Burt Shotten Cubs Pirates Reds

Portsmouth favored in strong Class A basketball tourney

The article notes Portsmouth High School as a dominant Class A contender with Nelsonville Chillicothe and Athens also among the favorites. Glenford leads Class B, and tournament officials listed include Finsterwald Syracuse Reese Denison Jolley Marietta and Krieger Ohio. Spectator admission is twenty five cents for early sessions, fifty cents for semi finals, and fifty cents general with seventy five cent reserved seats for the final games on Saturday night.

Portsmouth High School Nelsonville Chillicothe Athens Glenford Finsterwald Syracuse Reese Denison Jolley Marietta Krieger Ohio

Basketball scores from Kenyon Wooster Heidelberg Hiram Muskingum Otterbein

The scoreboard shows several results with teams including Kenyon 36 tied Wooster 36, Heidelberg 45 over Hiram 24, Muskingum 48 over Otterbein 40, Louisville Poly 40 over W Kentucky Normal 33, Jami 39 over Cincinnati 35, and nison 63 over Mariatta 30.

Kenyon Wooster Heidelberg Hiram Muskingum Otterbein Louisville Poly W. Kentucky Normal Jami Cincinnati Nison Mariatta

Hornsby Profits From Every Big Baseball Deal

R Hornsby gains from all major trades and salary hikes. The veteran star signed with the Boston Braves after moves involving the Giants and Cardinals and is poised to reclaim league hitting leadership as team captain while workers to boost his earnings and status.

Rogers Hornsby U.P Boston Braves Babe Ruth Braves Ne Giants New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals New York Hornsby Ing Louis Cardinals Giants Jack Slattery

Northwestern Defeats Illinois 39 to 1 in Big Ten Game

Northwestern University beat the University of Illinois 39 to 1 in a Big Ten basketball contest. The unusual scoreline highlights a dominating Northwestern performance on the court.

Fvanston Northwestern University University of Illinois

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