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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1928
Page
9
Golf instruction notes discuss grip stance and timing to improve distance and consistency. It outlines common errors, the difference between upright and flat swings, and how shoulder and hip motion affect balance. It mentions clubs like wood irons and wedges and emphasizes producing steady contact and control.
Fragmentary text describes a plan for an indoor tournament, with a course of gutting and driving for an app and a portion mimient wh course, mentioning a third floor space and Pristan's store. Readable names and definite actions are limited.
The world's top long distance runners and walkers gather in Los Angeles to start C. C. Pyle's 3,400 mile transcontinental race. About 275 entrants from many countries compete in walking or running to reach New York, with prize money totaling several thousand dollars.
Illinois defeated Iowa in a Big Ten wrestling meet at Champaign. Illinois won two matches by falls and four by decision, while Iowa took only one event, 128 pounds where Beers defeated Claypool in time advantage. Illinois faces Michigan next Saturday at Ann Arbor to decide the conference title.
New Marshfield defeated Glouster 31 to 30 on Glouster’s floor after a tight overtime era. Meredith scored 13 for Glouster with Gibbs adding 11 while Barron led New Marshfield with 13 points and Winning 10 as Eaton's late shot sealed the win.
AT THE TRAINING CAMPS Washington Senators manager Bucky Harris said George Sisler, bought from the Browns, and Jos Judge will share first base on equal terms for now. Judge signed with that stipulation, while Sisler wore a Washington uniform for the first time. In Fort Myers Tris Speaker begins his final Major League season with the Philadelphia Athletics.
In New York, Rickard plans outdoor boxing events at the Pale grounds with Olaite A presidents backing. Discussion centers on site leasing and funding for a landmark outdoor program. George Godtey faces rival Hubert Kkarle as promoters announce a major match lineup.
Joe Mullen says plans a bout for May or July involving Jim Foster and McHarnin after returning to New York. He mentions promoter Mehlarnin and a potential matchup for Rickard, with timing targeting summer.
In New York on March 8 only three former Federal League players remained active in the two major leagues. Howard Ehmke and Eddie Roush, both younger by about a decade, were still contributing for the Athletics and Giants, while Jack Quinn, age 43, faced a likely end to his pitching career. When all depart, Federal League alumni in the majors will be very few.
Pomeroy March 3 The Meigs county basketball tournament opened in full swing with near 1000 fans filling the K of P hall for the evening boys games. About 300 fans were turned away as capacity was reached. Three girls games were played in the afternoon and four boys games in the evening featuring Tuppers Plains Rutland Syracuse Middleport Chester Harrisonville among others.
Winter Haven Florida reports Ohio track team preparations for the March meet. Captain Jimmy Wilson nurses a split finger while manager Burt Shotton orders the Phils’ first practice game. Training details include candidates for sprints and distance events, with emphasis on earning varsity letters through meets and early season trials.
In New York on March 8, the bout between Schwartz and Genaro is planned. Promoters expect a high attendance as both fighters prepare in Manhattan gyms and signaled teams indicate strong local interest.
Notre Dame captured the second annual central intercollegiate track meet title at the home venue on March 3. The event featured competition among several colleges in the region, with ND edging key rivals to secure the victory and set a optimistic tone for upcoming meets.
Cambridge, England, March 3 Half of the Oxford University lacrosse zone that defeated Cambridge today by 10 to 3 were American students. They included Robert Cunningham of Princeton University R B Cudham of Racine Wisconsin DO Bond of the University of Missouri KR Van De Greet of the University of Alabama George I Sand of Cornell and Nate Parker of Dartmouth.
Los Angeles reports Jack Dempsey, recently retired, may return for a Dempsey Busey bout after discussions in New York. Tex Tuckard says Dempsey could be ready by September or later, with plans for a heavyweight title challenge and possible third bout with Gene Tunney.
Sharkey of Boston planned a comeback by challenging Johnny Risko of Cleveland in a 12 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden on March 12. After a recent layoff, Sharkey said he was regrouping and ready to rejoin the title scene, aiming to prove his form against Risko and move toward another big challenge.
A mangled OCR fragment references a local notice action possibly involving a public matter or deadline. It mentions names and places in vague terms without clear dates or outcomes, leaving the exact event and authority unreadable.
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