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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1929
Page
11
Pomeroy and Portsmouth battle in a tight district final with Pomeroy pulling ahead in the second half. Captain Fingitt leads Portsmouth with key baskets, while Pomeroy's Stewart and Walker respond with steady scoring as the defense clamps down.
In a tense Ohio district final Meigs County Pomeroy defeated Stewart 20 to 17 to clinch the Class B basketball championship. High scorers included Welker and Zimmerman for Pomeroy and Stewart’s key runs in the fourth quarter. Chillicothe fell 33 to 12 to Portsmouth as the Trojans secured the other regional win.
In a Friday card at Weiss County gym the Athens High School and Pomeroy drew cheers with Marshell also drawing crowd attention. Athens captain Virgil Crom played without the price tag that had clung to his belt, while Doctor Bird handled the lively floor action and ticketing duties.
In a high energy semi final, Pomeroy defeated Marshall to end Marshall's winning streak. A large Friday night crowd packed Alens Gymnasium with nearly 590 spectators seeking admission amid crowded stands and busloads from nearby towns. Brooks of Marshall played through illness in the family, earning praise for his effort as fans watched a fast, hard fought game.
Weather kept the Ohio University gridmen from full drills last week as Coach Don Peden aims to resume sessions this week. About 43 players signed up, with half attending. preliminary punting passing and kicking were practiced while line and scrimmage work awaits better conditions. Baseball workouts also paused by gym conflicts but outdoor practice should begin soon under Grover with Trautweiler assisting.
In Orlando, March harmoized lines show Manager Jack Verdricky likely to start nine with Kelly at first Cruz at second and Ford at shortstop fixed. Others remain unsettled as Hendricks and younger players compete for every remaining infield and outfield slot.
Illinois and Iowa favored to win the nineteenth annual Big Ten indoor track meet finals in Iowa City. Illinois led qualifiers with eight events, Iowa and Indiana tied with six, Ohio five, Chicago and Michigan four each, while Purdue and other teams posted several finalists. Outstanding performers include Illinois’ Abbott in distance and Hoosiers’ Wware in the high hurdles, with strong showing by Purdue’s Martin in the half mile and others advancing to finals.
Boston March 9. Youthful Koski defeats veteran DeMarin in the marathon, finishing in 5 hours 3 minutes 57 seconds. The Finn, from American A C of New York, leads a field of 42 amid icy rain and traffic disruptions, beating the previous year’s record by 18 minutes 43 seconds.
New York reports Mockes crowned winter king as teams rally for a pivotal ice series before the 1929 baseball season. The WHL kicks off three-match rounds with six clubs from the American and International groups competing for top standings and final eligibility.
Paso Robles Cal March 3 UP The Pittsburgh Pirates management nearly meets the Waner brothers salary demand with a 20 500 offer but will not increase. Treasurer Sam Dreyfuss says Paul and Lloyd Waner want 30 000 and have sent back three contracts with higher figures.
Jack Dempsey said he may listen to an offer from Humbert J Fugazy in New York on Monday and then travel to Detroit to explore ventures in horse racing and other sports though he has not fixed plans. Also Ben Gorchakoff from Occidental College reached finals twice in intercollegiate tennis and will compete again this year.
Canton March 9 Athens DeMolay team advanced to the finals after three hard games. Athens defeated Elyria 63 to 40 in the first round, beat Ashley 58 to 10 in the second, and edged Cincinnati 38 to 20 in the semifinal. Players Meore Nellis Williaton Wolfe Christman Swackhamer starred for Athens.
The Yankees show interest in a costly rookie in training named Lyn Gary along with Reese a second baseman in the Pacific Coast League. The purchase cost $125,000 and the decision on Lacy’s infield position for the season remains unsettled.
The Troy Township basketball team Coolville Five. Finished the season with strong marks, despite a loss to Frankfort in the Southeastern District tourney. In Athens County League they went nine of ten, scoring 506 points in regular play and totaling 642 for and 365 against overall. Don Green led scoring with 216 points in 18 games, Leo Baker 177, Charles Smith 165, with Baker and Smith named to the All County quintet.
Pomeroy defeats Marshall 24 20 in a Southeastern Ohio District tourney semi final at Ohio University Gym. Winebrenner dominates for Pomeroy while Brooks and Hollister struggle for Marshall. Athens Chillicothe and Portsmouth advance with upsets in Class B. Athens fail to penetrate Pomeroy’s defense.
Portsmouth wears down Ironton to win 19 points in the first half as Fugitt and Cropper lead, while Ironton fights back in bursts led by Rapp and McAfee. In the final period Portsmouth holds firm with Smith and Buckley scoring key baskets.
Chillicothe edges Athens 28 24 in a hard fought contest as Athens struggles to breach the Chillicothe defense. Mills Smithson Cross and Burroughs lead Chillicothe while Carmichael and Cross pace Athens scoring efforts in a tightly contested second half.
Stewart defeats Hollister 24 to 16 in Athena County final, avenging the county semi final loss. Dalton leads with several field goals and free throws, Gorham and Gill contribute, as Hollister struggles in early and late periods.
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