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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1930

Page

9

Schedule Shifts Announced For Regional Basketball Tournament

Frankfort Ohio University announces nightly shifts affecting Middleport Gallipolis and Bonville High School matches. Changes include Friday night game moves and earlier regional start times to fit the tournament schedule. Coaches and fans are urged to note updated eliminations and venues for the regional classic.

Ohio University O. C Rome Township County-West Gallipolis Onville Hillsboro fille-Gallipolis Greenfield Washinemc. H Middleport Pac Atite Bird Ac E F. J. Steele Frank Pinaout Nelf Te Es

Fesler Misses One Contest During Season

Columbus dispatches report Captain Wesley Fesler of Ohio State missed one basketball game due to a foot injury. Despite the layoff he led the team in minutes played. Halbruin topped scoring with 188 points on 45 field goals and 12 fouls, with Jack Evans runner up at 76 points.

Columbus O.R Wesley Fesler Ohio State Yard Wn Reading Halbruin Jack Evans

Palace Stars Take Victory Over Murray City

GLOUSTER March 12 Bernstein's Palace Stars defeated Murray City quintet on Calvert Bros. alleys by three pins. Box scores show Bernstein 33 Edwards 49 Pedicord 45 Johnston 37 Tromco 45 etc. Retro renters noted in the report.

Glouster Bernstein Palace Stars Murray City Quintette Calvert Bros Murray City Ctackeese Edwards POE Tas Ienta Johnston .Orcceeee BM Si vi Etaavie Swe Tromco A Hc Cpeneu Ae Retro Renter Sali As Glous- Glouster Ter Wellston Burns Hemsley Gormley Smith Tweezer Wills G. Smith Helm J McAllister Hemsley Os H. Gormley B. Gormley

Cleveland bowlers boost play at 30th American Bowling Congress

The Cleveland squads compete in the 30th annual American Bowling Congress with Emmet Wessling rising to sixth in all events at 1801. Wessling posted 579 in team play, 615 in doubles, and 607 in singles as the two Cleveland groups contest singles doubles and all events. He teamed with P Montreall for doubles, scoring 521. The leaders include A Holiday with A Zimmer 4178 and B Burn with C Horn 1150.

Cleveland U.R Emmet Wessling Burn

Sarazen Farrell Favored In Miami Four-Ball Semis

Horton Smith and Ed Dudley were eliminated, leaving Gene Sarazen of New York and Johnny Farrell of St. Augustine as the favorites to win the 5000 prize in the International four-ball at the Miami Country Club. They faced Cyril Walker and Clarence Gamber in one semi while Neil McIntyre and Harry Hampton met Densmore Shute and Tony Manero in the other.

Miami Fla U.R Horton Smith Ed Dudley Gene Sarazen New York Johnny Farrell St. Augustine Miami Country Club Links Sarazen Farrell Cyril Walker Saddle River N. J Clarence Gamber Bocaratin Neil McIntyre Indianapolis Ind Harry Hampton Chicago Densmore Shute Columbus Tony Manero Filmsford N. Y

Silver Bullet Set for First Daytona Beach Run

Kayve Don, British race driver, planned the Silver Bullet first run on Daytona Beach record course today after completing a full traversal yesterday at 65 miles per hour. He praised the beach for its condition and smoothness.

Daytona Beach Fla U.r)i Kayve Don Don

Indians Hope Rookies Strengthen Pennant Bid

The Cleveland Indians annexed more than 20 new players in a bid to turn a third place club into a pennant contender. Rookies including John Burnett John Goldman Bruce Cauldwell Wes Ferrell and others compete for shortstop and pitching slots while veterans Bar Averill and Wes Ferrell look to lead the charge.

New York U.R Cleveland Indians Indians Barl Averill Wesley Ferrell Leslie Barnhart Clint Brown Mel Warder Bruce Cauldwell John Burnett John Goldman John Gill Charles Dorman Tony Piet Terre Haute Goldman Alabama Burnett New Orleans Ray Guardner Carl Lind Lew K’onseca

Training Camp Briefs Tie Giants and White Sox

New York Giants meet Chicago White Sox in San Antonio Texas while Boston Braves face St. Louis Cardinals in St. Petersburg Florida Philadelphia Athletics play Tampa in Tampa Florida and Boston Red Sox clash with Naval Base at Pensacola Florida.

New York Giants Chicago White Sox San Antonio Tex Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals St. Petersburg Fla Philadelphia Athletics Tampa Boston Red Sox Naval Base Pensacola

Baseball scores from a busy day across major leagues

The New York Yankees and Boston Braves played a high scoring game with Braves defeating Yankees 11 to 5. The Brooklyn Dodgers beat Detroit 11 to 3. Philadelphia Athletics routed St. Louis Cardinals 14 to 3. Chicago White Sox and New York Giants finished 5 to 5 in 11 innings.

New York Yankees Uoston Braves Brooklyn Detroit Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox New York Giants

Babe Herman Must Sign or Be Suspended by Robins

ClearwaterFlorida March 12 The Brooklyn Robins president Frank York says Babe Herman must accept a $15,000 contract if he wants to play this year否则 season opening he will be suspended.

Herman Clearwater Fla Babe Herman Frank York Brooklyn Robins

Tigers Tamed by Robins in Interleague Showing

Detroit Tigers faced top league pitching from Brooklyn Robins led by Clark Morrison Luque and Elliott. Brooklyn held Detroit to eight runs while scoring eleven to claim the game.

Tigers Clearwater Fla Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Robins Clark Morrison Luque Elliott Brooklyn

Senators Start Spring Training With 6 Inning Scrimmage

In Biloxi Mississippi on March 12 the Washington Senators open practice with regulars and rookies in a six inning clash. Recruit infielder Jimmy McLeod shows potential to win a utility infield berth.

Biloxi Miss U.P Washington Senators Jimmy McLeod

Red Sox to Meet Naval Base Team in Pensacola

Boston's Red Sox travel to Pensacola to face the Naval Base team in a scheduled game on March 12, with both clubs seeking an early-season win in Florida.

Pensacola Fla Boston Red Sox Naval Base

Young pitchers vie for Reds staff as season nears

Pete Jablonowski, ex Reds farmhand, is among the top prospects with 18 12 for Columbus in the American Association last season. Brown 20 11, Harder 7 2, Barnhart 12 6, Belve Beane 12 6, John MacDonald 18 11, all recalled or purchased from various clubs, showing strong potential. Frank . Bud . Frank adds .286 batting for Terre Haute to Reds catching duo Sewell and Myatt.

Pete Jablonowski Cincinnati Reds Columbus American Association Brown New Orleans Harder Barnhart Terre Haute Belve Beane John MacDonald Burlington Mississippi Valley League Jablonowski Fred Bud) Frank Luke Sewell Glen Myatt

Captain Fresco Thompson to Join Team Soon

Winter Haven report notes P Captain Fresco Thompson is in talks with manager Bert Shotton over his 1980 salary and is expected to join the squad shortly.

Winter Haven Fila Fresco Thompson Bert Shotton

Ruth Starred Batting Flurry as Yankees Edge Braves

In St. Petersburg on March 12, Henry Johnson pitched for the Yankees in a 7 to 5 victory over the Boston Braves. Babe Ruth delivered a long homer in the local park but only reached three bases on the day.

ST. Petersburg Fla Henry Johnson Yankees Boston Braves Babe Ruth

Braves Seek Veteran Catcher and Pitchers in St Petersburg

In St Petersburg on March 12 U.S. manager McKeechnie is trying to sign an experienced catcher to support Hank Gowdy and has issued a call for additional pitchers to bolster the squad.

Braves ST Petersburg Via U.ab McKeechnie Hank Gowdy

Judd Part of Giants Plans After Strong Relief Outing

Ralph Judd held the White Sox scoreless for five innings as the Giants tied the series at 5 to 5 in the third game. Manager McGraw considers Judd a regular pitching option after his solid relief performance. Bob O'Farrell ended his holdout yesterday and reported to the team.

Ban Antonio Tex Ralph Judd White Sox Giants McGraw Bob O'Farrell

White Sox double play promises from Bush and Spring camp note

San Antonio report notes manager Donie Bush predicting Humefield and Cissell will form one of the league's top double play combos. It also mentions holdout first baseman Art Shires missing his expected appearance at spring camp.

San Antonio Tex Upe Donie Bush Humefield Cissell White Sox Art Shires

Frisch Signs 1930 Cardinals Pact as Fowler Holds Out

Frankie Frisch accepts terms for his 1930 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Whitcher Pete Fowler remains the only player holding out, with negotiations continuing.

Bradenton, Fla U.P Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Whitcher Pete Fowler

Browns Executive Friel Fails To Reach 1930 Contract Deal

St Louis Browns business manager Bill Friel conferred with outfielder Heinie Manush in West Palm Beach about a 1930 contract but no agreement was reached.

West Palm Beach Vila U.P Bill Friel St. Louis Browns Heiniec Manush

Athletics win again in Florida series with Cardinals

The Philadelphia Athletics, after evening the series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 14 to 3, prepared to face the Tampa team in Tampa, Florida.

Big Ten names star heavy All-Big Ten lineup

Outstanding centers anchor the selections as Purdue dominates the 1930 Western Conference play. Branch McCracken and Stretch Murphy lead the first team with Poster. guards include Wooden and Chmielewski as the conference weighs positions.

Chicago Purdue United Press Tts Branch McCracken Indiana Stretch Murphy Poster Wisconsin Boots and Wooden Chmielewski Paul Wisconsin Mills Illinois Riel Northwestern

Shires Given Final Chance by Comiskey

Chicago March 12 UM Charles Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox said he would give K Arthur Shires one more chance to join the club. Shires unsigned contract angered Comiskey who warned he might cut Shires if he does not pledge proper future conduct and accept salary terms. The deal offered Shires $7000 per year, a figure Comiskey questioned for a minor leaguer.

Chicago UM Charles Comiskey Ower Chicaso White Sox K. Arthur Ishne Shires Tearn Comiskey White Sox Bernes

United States to Send Array of Golf Stars

The American golf team led by Guenna Collett will sail April 22 from New York aboard the U S Ceren garia to Britain for the first women’s international team match on May 1. The squad includes Virginia Vap Wie Maureen Oreut Helen Hicks Operniee Wall Mrs Stewart Hantey Percy Wattles and Marion Bennett from several cities.

New York Urb Guenna Collett Great Britain U. S. Cerengaria Virginia Vap Wie Chicago Maureen Oreut Engtewood N. J Helen Hicks Hewlett, L. J

Carnera Dominates Montgomery for Ninth Straight KO

In Minneapolis on March 12 Primo Carnera boxed Sally Montgomery, grinding him down in two rounds for his ninth consecutive knockout. The 275 pound contender used relentless power, delivering a decisive right hand after a first round body punch. Montgomery, a former football player, failed to answer Carnera’s steamroller attack.

Minneapolis Tlue Prine Care Vera Amere Sally Montgomery Itta Hag Sgid Sully Carnera Ike Montgomery Irime Sally

Mt Nicholas wins Central District Catholic title in tight final

Mt Nicholas of Zanesville defeated Mt Vincenta of Mt Vernon 20 to 15 to capture the Central District Catholic High School basketball championship here last night. Mt Vernon fought hard but faded in the final period.

Yanesville Mt. Nicholas Zanesville Mt. Vincenta Mt. Vernon

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