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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1930

Page

6

Tom Cats win Athens County basketball title 23 to 22

Glouster High School Tom Cats edge Stewart High School 23 to 22 in a tight Athens County tournament final. Tom Cats used a late freeze to protect a one point margin as Stewart narrowed the gap with a late surge before Glouster sealed the victory. Charles Johnson and E Henry led with strong plays and scoring.

Gloustir High School Tom Cats Athens County Rester Stewart High School Glouster Cagers Joua Marein Glouster Stewart Om Cats Pall Trome Kent UN Scum Charles Johnson Winisel Rome E. Henry Gorham Dalton Ogg Ose Rimsstli M. Kyeita Henry C. Iehnson G. Parker Don Hamilton Notre Dame Kreiger Ohio

Westfall Wrestles With Foul Scoring Title Talk

Miami Beach Ma March 1 U P Gene Tunney comments on the heavyweight title dispute as Sharkey and McClelland contend for the crown. Tunney backs a clear challengers path and urges defeating all top contenders before recognizing a champion. Westfall’s foul shooting leads Athens County tourney with Hollister and other scorers close behind.

Miami Beach U.P Gene Tunney Hig Hollister G & TR Westfall United Press Today Tuaney Hatfield Jack Gharkey McClelland Yount Hailey Mingus Madison Square Garden Shark- Scoolville Wiliam Muldoon New York State Muldoon Punney Turney Sharkey

Wooster College Defeated by Case University in Cleveland

Wooster College basketball team lost to Case University 44 to 32 in Cleveland on March 1 1902. Wooster had previously indruked the season with several wins.

Capital Columbus Capital University Ceasor Crptal Wooster Cleveland Wooster College Case University

Ohio U fans favor Wittenberg return to Buckeye Conference

A Athens survey of Ohio University fans, citizens, and students shows strong support for reintegrating Wittenberg College of Springfield into the Buckeye Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Respondents praise Wittenberg’s athletic strength and geographic fit, with many favoring reinstatement over admitting Muskingum or Western Reserve.

Ohio University Wittenberg College Springfield Buckeye Athens Bobcat Wittenberg Foru Ohio- Wittenberg Witten Verge Ohlo Alrende Uné Hermselves Eine Ohio Oliofang Muskingum Western Reserve William Wiliams Athens County Western Dean Bow Ohio Unie Cleveland Care H. Porter Wittenders Anitanis m Waestern Nee ‘Serve Pete Moninley Wittenbers George Whipple Thaner Athens Chy Edutericam Witten Berg Muskingunter Western Association Charles A. Cornwell Jew Oeler Buckeye Association H. N. Burgett The South East Ohio Motor Club Jelean Sparta Finsterwald Atlens

Redlegs rebuild Reds for 1929 season in New York

The Cincinnati Reds overhaul their roster with eleven new players under manager Howley. Veterans Harry Heilmann Bob Musial and Dan Trowley join a mix of seasoned and youthful talents while George Trehey and Burhe Criz compete for infield roles. Pitchers include Ken Ash Penn Tonoline Welton Ihthardt Marvin Gudat Ray Kolp Tim Lucas Joakie Atay and Epps Rixey. Collett will also join the Florida coast championship.

New York Iafa Harry Heilmann Bob Mrusel Dan Tlowley Cincinnati Reds Trowley St. Louis Browns Howley Reds Eds Harry Rilconda Chrooklyn Dirtsturgh Veo Ture Order Yankees Cuccinello No Jiaior Wague Experiente Rook Kenneth Ash Penn Tonoline Welton Ihthardt Marvin Gudat Ray Kolp Tim Lucas Joakie Atay Epps Rixey George Trehey Uurhie Criz Horace Yor Arocher Cucemella Foutrino Charley Dressen Riconson Kansas City Cucempelo Jase Foason

Rome Reaches Finals With Glouster High

Glouster High and Rome Tom Cats secured finals spots in the Athens County High School tournament with convincing semi final wins. Glouster overwhelmed Molewater 86 to 16 as Tom Cats led by Guard Johnson edged past rival rivals, setting up a climactic championship showdown.

Glouster Tom Cats Stewart Krome Follister Clousler Johnson Mollislee Westfall Kearries Allack Pile Hasket Molewater Uteir HI Foe Marshall I. Menry Ane Cc Parker

East Side Wins Elementary Basketball Title Over Plains Team

The East Side School captured the city elementary basketball championship by beating The Plains 17 to 3 at Rufus Putnam playgrounds. The East Side led 4 to 3 at halftime and outscored Plains 9 to 0 in the second period. Players Wilson Tucker Noble Dalton Eddie and Davis starred as East Side claimed the crown with strong teamwork and defense.

East Side Rufus Peivam Wilson Tucker Noble Dalton Eddie Davis East Central Ifirsts Rufus Putnam

Worldly High School Bowling Event Opens In Cleveland

Cleveland hosts the 0th annual American Bowling tournament with 32 teams at Stewart High School. Troy narrowly trails Coville in a 24 to 25 opening, as athletes showcase opening ceremonies and early rounds amid mixed results and tense competition.

Publc Stewart High School Conald Hall John Marshall Troy Smith Smith and Baker, Troy's Sharp Councilman Wiliam J. Kennedy Aliey No Jones Coolvne Cleveland Troy Cagere Han Any Ulin Ias Alewart Ione Coville Jennlin

Letherns Triumph at Springfield in Buckeye Conference Clash

Letherns edged Denison 41 to 22 in a Buckeye Conference basketball game at Springfield. Heidelberg held the lead throughout as the teams concluded their season series. Cardinal players from St. Louis also boarded trains for the Redbirds spring training camp in Bradenton, Florida, with Sam Breadon’s squad set to begin workouts Monday.

Springfield Withtenherg Cardinals LOUIS Gabby Street St. Louis Carninals Red Giedes Bradentayn Fla Sam Breadon

Meigs County Tourney Brings Tight Battles Across Schools

Pomroy and Middleport prep teams clash for top honors as boys edge toward finals. Letart, Rutland, and Harricanville vie in close semi finals while Pom eroy and Letart clash for the girls title as tournament results flow from early rounds to finals.

Pomshoy Leétart Middleport Boyy Pomeroy Rutland Big Atlerggon Letirt Boys Chester Létert Mindreport Tuppers Pavia Harricanville Letart Girls Ponteray High School Athens Letart Falcina Syracuse Columbia Eyiland T Uppers Plains Harris

Bulldogs Fall To Nelsonville In Close Athens Rivalry

Nelsonville Greyhounds defeated Athens 24 to 19 in a hard fought game before a 750 plus crowd at Nelsonville. Hughes scored on a late one handed basket as Nelsonville kept a lead through the final period. Burroughs and Fields helped Athens with key free throws and baskets, but the Greyhounds led 24 14 entering the fourth and held on. Jowell led Nelsonville with 11 points, Hartley added four baskets, while Burroughs and Hughes paced Athens with eight points each. Approximately 150 Athens fans were in attendance.

Coolville Troy Athens Wellston Glouster Ronis Hollister Baker Smith Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Hughes Bulldogs Ately Athens Fa Athens Fang Wagner Nelsonville Raoiers Venton Burroughs Evang Coury Pielus Fields Nelsome Harthes Hilleg Godfrey Ohio State Jewelt Hartley Matheny Springfield AMA Wars Neva Traeler Greyhounds Athous Jewett Grayhounds Martley Jewatt Gurrough Huches Burrough Bicidors Jowell Quid Hartlley

Hocking County tourney finals shaped in boys and girls action

Carbondale won against Haydenville 3 to 17 and Carbon Hill defeated Burlington 20 to 7 in the boys semi finals. In the girls, Carbondale and Maydenville advance after wins over Saul Perry and Laurelville, with semifinals set. Preliminary results list Union Furnace, Haydenville, Rockbridge, and others posting scores in both divisions.

Carbondale Eaurelvile Haydenville Carbon Hill Laurelville Carbon Hil Boulb Perry Hocking County Carbon Til Maydenville Saul Perry Toursey Union Murnace Tosboro Naydenville Gibbonville Carbon Mile Rockbridge South Perry Marion Union Furnace Tauresviile Carbons

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