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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1926

Page

9

Ohio U Bob Cats face Marietta in final season game

The Ohio University Bob Cats, captained by Charlie Wright, face Marietta tonight at the Men’s Gym in the last college game for Wright, King, and Beckwith. Grover-coached seniors aim to cap their careers with a victory against the Blue and White, seeking revenge after a prior 16 to 12 loss.

Ohio University Bob Cats Grover Marietta Charlie Wright Ohio Bob King Wright Bob Cat King William Beckwith Beckwith Blue Grover T Cincinnati Bear Cats Athens

Delaney to face McTigue and Berlenbach in upcoming bouts

Jack Delaney's next opponents will be Mike McTigue and Paul Berlenbach. The Berlenbach match will be outdoors as part of the Al Fresco season. Delaney recently defeated Joe Lohman at Broadway Arena, signaling strong form against lighter heavyweights and aiding his promotion as a rising challenger.

Consolidated Press New York Jack Delaney Mike McTigue Paul Berlenbach Berley McTigue Sod Michael Joe Lohman Broadway Arena Lehman Lad Joe Delaney Lohman

Wilfred Belgard Aims to Lead Kansas to Championship

Wilfred Belgard emerges as center of Kansas squad aiming for a title run. Coach and teammates rely on Belgard to anchor scoring and defense as the season reshapes toward a championship bid.

Wilfred Belgard Kansas

Legion Plans Friday Night Game With Richards Dry Cleaners

Glouster American Legion prompts a Friday contest against Shawnee based Richards Dry Cleaners known for semi pro status. The matchup pits local legion authority against a fast traveling pro ranked Shawnee club with a strong district reputation.

Glouster American Legion Club Richards Dry Cleaners Shawnee United States

Lohman Stops Delaney in Thirteenth Round

Lohman fought tenacity to stay upright as Delaney pressed in the second. He overwhelmed the Canadian with a brutal blow that marked him for the rest of the match. With ten rounds completed, Lohman’s corner waved off the bout to prevent further punishment, leaving him exhausted.

Delaney Lohman

MPs Yet to Deliver Maiden Speeches in Commons

Of the Members of Parliament elected last autumn nearly 100 have still to make their maiden speeches in the House of Commons. The delay affects new MPs across the chamber as they prepare their first formal addresses.

House of Commons

Browns Aiming for the 1924 World Series Title

Washington Senators face the St. Louis Browns in spring training at Tarpon Springs. The Browns project strength with pitchers Milton Gaston Dixie Davis Charley Robertson Elam Van Gilder Win Ballou Joe Giard Tom Zachary Ernie Wingard Steward Bolen and relief plans by Van Gilder Ballou and Jonnard. Owner P. Doc Ball calmed finances ensuring no holdouts and early camp, signaling high pennant ambitions.

Tarpon Springs Fla Washington Senators George Sisler St. Louis Browns Browns St.Louis Yankees Bill Acobson Marty McManus P. Doc. Ball Sisller Milton Gaston Dixie” Davis Charley Robertson Elam van Gilder Win Ballou Claude Jonnard Tom Zachary Ernie Wingard Joe Giard Steward Bolen Sisler van Gilder Ballou Jonnard Pie” Traynor John J. McGraw Toledo

Legion team boasts twelve wins with two losses this season

They have defeated Buffalo Mutes of New York Chicago Nationals and Muskingum College. The Legion’s record stands at twelve wins and two losses. No outside talent will be engaged for the upcoming game as they prepare to face the invaders.

Buffalo Mutes New York Chicago Nationals Muskingum College Legion Invaders

Herbert to Return as Ohio University Assistant Coach

All-Ohio football star William Herbert will return to Ohio University next year as assistant freshman football coach and regular varsity track coach. A former Bobcat standout, Herbert played guard and half back, earned three letters, and was named to the mythical all-Ohio eleven. He also ran sprints and hurdles on the track team and earned a varsity letter in that sport.

William Herbert Ohio University O. C. Bird Herbert Bob Cat Ohio Bishops Wesleyan Don Peden Bill University Giauque Peden Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Athena

Keep your mouth closed and it won't be open to criticism

A brief proverb from the Zanesville Signal urging restraint in speech to avoid later critique.

Zanesville

Hair-Groom Promises Glossy Well-Groomed Hair All Day

An ad for Hair-Groom touts a dignified combing cream sold cheaply at drugstores. It claims to give natural gloss, keep hair combed through the day, and work on stubborn or unruly hair, with greaseless formula that also promotes thicker, heavier hair growth.

Duncan Regains Square Golf Stance After Operation

London report notes George Duncan, once forced to alter his stance after a knee injury two years ago, has undergone a operation to align his knee. He can now resume his square stance and his golf improving daily.

George Duncan London Duncan Angie

South Point to face New Straits ville in Friday clash

The official notice misstated the schedule for the class B game. New Straits ville will meet South Point on Friday morning at 10:10 at New Marsh field, but New Marshfield is ineligible following a county tournament elimination two weeks ago.

Athletic Department the University New Marshfield South Point Athens New Straitsville

Giants Win In New Road Uniforms In 6 To 6 Tie

In Sarasota Alabama on March 10 the New York Giants wore slate grey road uniforms for the first time and tied Buffalo in a six to six International League game.

Giants Sarasota Ala New York Giants Buffalo Club

Honest talk on cops and public safety in traffic

The piece argues drivers and pedestrians resist rules yet rely on law enforcement for protection. It stresses officers serve the public interest and urges citizens to cooperate with police to ensure safety and proper enforcement.

Pirates Are O.K. Thinks This Writer

Davis J Walsh surveys looming baseball camps and predicts five major league clubs may surge in April. He highlights the Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics St Louis Cardinals Giants Browns as optimistic early contenders while noting uncertainty for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators and praising Carey’s health as pivotal.

Davis J. Walsh New York Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Washington Senators California Pirates Max Carey Carey Senators Braves Cardinals Athletics

Jennie Straight Star of Rivesville High Girls Team

Jennie Straight captain and star forward of Rivesville West Virginia high school girls basketball is lauded as one of the state’s best. She scored 68 baskets in nine games including 17 in one evening. Four silver cups and gold medals will be awarded to class A and B tournament winners in Athens Ohio. Fourteen teams expected with first round games Thursday night at 7:00 in the Men's gymnasium.

Jennie Rivesville W. Va Seamans Faris Ohio University Athletic Department Athens Athens High School Ironton Big Red Portsmouth Nelsonville Don Hamilton Ohio Russ Finsterwald Bidivision

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