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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
6
Crowds expected for Ohio basketball openers as Athens high meets Nelson Willey high in a fierce rivalry game. Pomeroy faces Chester after, drawing regional fans amid a crowded rivalry night in the area.
Atlanta March 8 Frank White 71 treasurer of the United States teams with Bobby Jones to win a four ball at East Lake golf course. White halves five of the thirteen holes with Jones and posts a par 71 for the 18 holes while Jones copes with his partner.
New York report says it rests with Jack Sharkey to revive public interest in the heavyweight title picture. Dempsey is retired for now, leaving Sharkey as the only remaining eligible challenger alongside Risko if he defeats Sharkey. Heeney lacks the needed appeal, and Tex Rickard would not risk a million dollars on him.
Colonel White toured the South by automobile after a golf match where he asked teammate Bobby to sign his scorecard. He then autographed three one-dollar bills and gave them to his companions, noting they had never been in circulation.
Columbus report notes seven Ohio State University basketball players earned letters. They include Capt. Robin Bell Erie Pa Fred Grim Toledo Donald Heckterne Avon Ill Joe Cox Dayton George Van Heyde Columbus William Hinchman Columbus and Jack Evans Columbus. Richard Camp Dayton senior basketball manager received the varsity managers O.
A UP report from Barston California on the trans continental Bunion Derby describes harsh desert travel on the 30 mile leg to Ludlow. Favorites drop out with injuries and fatigue as Nicholas Quomawahu a Hopi rider quits with a heel blister. Willie Kolehmainen and Gunnar Nilson also exit with injuries. Eddie Gardner wins the latest leg in 6 hours 15 minutes 30 seconds, with Arthur Newton close behind.
In Florida and Texas baseball news, E S Barnard said the Yankees face a closer race this season after studying the Tigers and other strengthened clubs. He noted New York has not added key players, with Nolen Richardson and other recruits shaping up the roster as the season approaches.
Manager Joe McCarthy commended the pitchers after a 9 inning practice game at Avalon Catalina Island. The regulars defeated the Yannigans 4 to 0 as Jones Grampp and Hansen held form while Malone Welsh and Holly showed promise for the Yannigans.
Paso Robles report says Joe Bush liked the Pirates' practice showing and plans to assess them in real games, with the first exhibition set for March 17 against the Missions in San Francisco.
A confident testimonial extols Prince Albert tobacco as satisfying and versatile for smoking. The speaker urges readers to try the product, praising its aroma, variety, and long-lasting enjoyment, urging action with a tidy red tin to experience pipe-joy firsthand.
Links popular Chicago notes that five Cook County forest preserve courses, the world's largest single collection, earned about 80000 in receipts despite a small fee. The 1927 report by Commissioner Anton Cermak shows operating expenses cut by 25000 under course director Chick Evans.
George Kirkley reports that Jack Dempsey’s retirement plan renews interest in Georges Carpentier who eyes a comeback. Speculation centers on a Tunney Carpentier clash in London as a potential box office winner rivaling a Tunney Risko bout in the United States.
Still Play Ball West Point schedule confirms Army Navy game on June 2 at Annapolis, the climactic match amid sixteen contests. All but the Williams and Navy games are at West Point.
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