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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1930

Page

12

Regional basketball tourney opens here Friday

Seventeen high school teams converge at Ohio University gymnasium for the regional tournament Friday and Saturday. Class A features nine teams and eight top Class B clubs in the Southeast district. Refs are Russ Finsterwald and Dave Reese. Top contenders include Portsmouth and Chillicothe in Class A while Frankfort and Middleport lead Class B. Opening rounds schedule lists games from 1:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. Friday with several Appalachia and southern Ohio teams competing for a spot in the state tournament.

Ohio University Gymnasium Russ Finsterwald Syracuse Dave Reese Denison Columbus Portsmouth Chillicothe Logan Red Devils Nelsonville Trojans Athens High Bulldogs Ironton Hillspere Wilmington Greenfield Chil- Heathe Frankfort Washington Sparts Ross County Middleport Meigs County Athens Stewart New Lexington Perry County Wheelersburg Leesburg Rome Township Lawrence County West Union Adams County Washington D. H Rome Beaver Middleports Kenton Greenfield-Washington Hillsboro

White Sox rout Giants in exhibition win

San Antonio March 12 Donie Bush remains optimistic as the White Sox shell Giants pitchers in an exhibition game. They beat New York 10 to 6 after striking for seven runs in the third inning powered by Fred Fitzsimmons’s efforts.

San Antonio Donie Bush White Sox New York Giants Sox Fred Fitzsimmons Giants

Columbia Clinches EIIBL Title With Penn Win

Columbia secured the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League championship by defeating the University of Pennsylvania 29 to 23 at the Palestra. This marks the Lions first EIIBL crown since 1926.

Philadelphia U.p—Columbia University of Pennsylvania

Gudat to Start for Reds Against Tigers Sunday

Dan Howley Reds manager Marvin Gudat, a youthful left hander, will start for Cincinnati against Detroit in a Tam Sunday game in Orlando.

Orlando Fla U.P Dan Howley Cincinnati Reds Marvin Gudat Detroit Tigers

Stella Walsh Dominates 220 Yard Dash At Madison Square Garden

Stella Walsh of New York Central A A led an international field in the 220 yard dash indoors at Madison Square Garden setting a world record time of 26 1 10 seconds. She won by 18 paces over Dallas Creamer of Toronto with Ray Conger also victorious in the Columbian mile. Bernie McCafferty won the Casey 600.

New York U.P Jean Gal Cleveland Madison Square Garden Stella Walsh New York Central A. A Miss Walsh Walcewicz Dallas Creamer Toronto Philadelphia Ray Conger Ilinois A. C Paul Martin Phil Edwards Hamilton Qont Olympic Club McCaffert

Four Stars to Quit Baseball Unless Raised

Four major stars threaten to quit baseball before the season begins unless contracts are improved. Fred Lindstrom of the Giants, Shires of the White Sox, Babe Herman of the Dodgers, and Goose Goslin of Washington each hold out. Lindstrom is at camp with a reduced salary, Herman seeks 25 thousand, and Goslin’s pay was cut from 17,090 to 10,000 after a poor batting season.

New York U.P Fred Lindstrom New York Giants Shires Chicago White Sox Babe Herman Brooklyn Googe Goslin Washington Lindstrom Herman Goslin Clark Griffith

Women Aquatic Stars Gather for Big Meet

United States swimmers converge in Miami Beach for the five day national AAU women’s indoor swimming and diving championships at the Roman Pools. Florida AAU state meet records were set with Babs Beckwith of Coral Gables leading in the 190 200 and 600 yard freestyles. Notable entrants include Mary Lou Quinn Helen Madison Dorothea Dickinson Catherine Ames Eleanor Holm Lisa Lindstrom Ethel Lackie Joan McSheehay and Jane Faunte.

Miami Beach Fla U.P United States Florida A. A. U Babs Beckwith Coral Gables Mary Lou Quinn Chicago Helen Madison Seattle Dorothea Dickinson Catherine Ames Eleanor Holm Lisa Lindstrom New York Ethel Lackie Joan MecSheehay Boston Jane Faunte

Michigan Northwestern poised for Big Ten swimming meet

Stars to compete in Evanston with five defending champions among Michigan and Northwestern hoped to lead score at the two day Big Ten meet in Evanston Illinois Friday and Saturday.

Evanston Ill U.R Michigan Northwestern

Hounds Expected Win in First Tourney Tilt

Nelsonville High coach George Marshall predicts a win over Hillsboro in the Friday game as long as his team plays as in recent wins against Athens and Carlton Hill. He notes Gallipolis withdrawal favors Nelsonville and plans light practice to stay sharp for tournament action.

Nelsonville George Marshall Nelsonville High Hillsboro Athens Carlton Hill Gallipolis Greyhounds Marshall

Independents Win Mat Title at Ohio University

Independents captured the intramural wrestling championship at Ohio University by winning four class titles in the finals held Wednesday night at the men’s gym. Individual champions include Hepler 115 pounds, Ray 125 pounds, Breed 135 pounds, Keller 145 pounds, Hall 155 pounds, Rum baugh 165 pounds, Phillips 175 pounds, and Beard heavyweight 115 pounds. A special match determined Ohio University’s state tournament rep: Taraschke won by time advantage.

Ohio University Tau Kappa Epsilon Hepler Ray Breed Phi Kappa Tau Keller Tau Sigma Delta Hall Rumbaugh Ray Kappa Epsilon Phillips Beard Theta Chi Independent Paul Chappell Omega Beta Pi Bigelow Yau Sigma Delta Westervelt Phi Kappa Roudabush Stevenson Chi Sigma Chi Woolweaver Sigma Pi Smith Gamma Gamma Gamma Listen Tarasche Tydor Olson Cleveland Taraschke

Bruins Aim to Tie NHL Record With 18th Straight Win

The Boston Bruins, aiming to match a 18 game winning streak set by the Canadiens two years ago, seek their 18th straight victory after a 17 game unbeaten run. The team has already broken more than a dozen records this season.

Chicago Boatch U.P Boston Bruins Les Canadiens Bruins

Athletics Win In Tampa In Errorless Victory

Philadelphia's World Champion Athletics defeated the Tampa Southeastern League club 6 to 5 yesterday in Tampa Florida. The game featured errorless defense from Philadelphia and a close finish.

Tampa Fla Philadelphia Athletics

Inter-Dorm Finals Set For Tonight At The Gym

O U Cafeteria and Howard Hall win semifinals at mens gymnasium to reach the interdormitory final. Nolan Swackhammer leads Cafeteria with a standout one handed shooting display as they overcome Lindley’s six point lead to win 30 to 22. Boyd Hall and Lindley Hall play a consolation game before the main event Thursday at 7 30 p m.

O. U. Cafeteria Howard Hall Lindley Hall Boyd Hall Mens Gymnasium Boyd and Lindley Quintets Nolan Swackhammer O. U t_e Lindley

Comiskey Might Compromise On Art Shires Deal

Chicago march 13 Comiskey the baseball boss said he would compromise on a bonus arrangement with Art Shires while maintaining firm control of the club He hinted at a flat sum plus a bonus that could lift Shires earnings to over 10000 with no more trouble tolerated on the team.

Chicago U.rpr Charles Comiskey Art Shires Comiskey Art

Thorson Leads Bowling Stars at Cleveland

J William Thorson of Chicago continues to top the field as the American Bowling Congress event unfolds in Cleveland Ohio. Wasiak and Brown lead doubles while Wasiak trails in singles by seven pins of the tenth place score. Jimmy Smith of the Green River Randolphs Chicago appears as a noted contender with a history of perfect games but lacks ABA medals.

Cleveland J. William Thorson Chicago J. Wasiak W. Shero Syracuse N. Y Wasiak T. Brown J. Fox Indianapolis Feaders Vincenza Melilla Jimmy Smith Green River Randolphs

Ohio Quintet Eliminated From Tourney

Eight teams remained in the race for the National Amateur Athletic Union crown after four days of play in Kansas City Mo on March 13. East Central Teachers of Ada Okla upset the Goodyears of Akron Ohio 23 to 12 to reach the semi finals. The Middle West is represented by the South Side Turners of Indianapolis who defeated the Ascension Club of Minneapolis 16 to 15.

Kansas City U.K National Amateur Athletic Union East Central Teachers Ada Okla Goodyears Akron Middle West Turners Indianapolis Ascension Club Minneapolis

Dark horses clash in Global Four Ball final at Miami

Unheralded duos reach the Miami Country Club final of the five thousand dollar International Four Ball. Cyril Walker of Saddle River and Clarence Gamber of Detroit face Harry Hampton of Chicago and Neal McIntyre of Indianapolis after Walker Gamber defeated Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell.

Miami Fla Miami Country Club Cyril Walker Saddle River N. J Clarence Gamber Detroit bBccaraton Flat Country Club Harry Hampton Chicago Neal McIntyre Indianapolis Walker Gamber Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Hampton McIntyre Tony Manero Elmsford N. Y Densmore Shure Columbus

Murphy Turns Pro to Score Four Field Goals

Chicago March 13. Stretch Murphy, hailed as the year’s top college center, turned pro with the Chicago Bruins and led the scoring as they beat the Brooklyn Visitations 26 to 12. He tallied four field goals using his six foot six frame and held Pat Herlihy scoreless.

Chicago U.P Murphy Chicago Bruins Brooklyn Visitations Pat Herlihy

Wooster College Selects Captain for 1930-31 Season

Al McConhie, Wooster College guard and two letter man in basketball, was elected captain for the 1930-31 Wooster team. He also earned a baseball letter as catcher. Returning letter men next year include Ray Miller Ashland forward Pat Talbot Wooster center and Paul Hudson Nelsonville guard.

Wooster al McConhie McConhie Torain High McConkie E. M. “Mose” Hole Ray Miller Ashland Pat Talbot Paul Hudson Nelsonville

LaCoste Withdraws From Davis Cup Competition

In Paris on March 18 10 P France the Davis Cup title defense for Rene LaCoste is jeopardized by illness. Doctors have forbidden him to play and he has officially withdrawn from Davis Cup action according to Fot Romeo dispatches from the Pyrenees.

Paris France Rene LaCoste Fot Romeo Pyrenees LaCoste

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