Ohio University Baseball Team Is Ready For Action
Amateurs packed the Marietta Armory as West Virginia faced Ohio for a boxing card under Company A, 166th Infantry. Six of seven scheduled bouts ended in knockouts, with Ohio fighters scoring decisive KOs including Paul Oger of Moundsville stopping Fred Gaumer of Zanesville and his brother delivering the finish to Earl Humphrey. Spitfire Jeffers of Marietta and Johnny Buff of Moundsville provided the best effort in a four round prelim, while crowds cheered the slugfest atmosphere and the West Virginia contingent voiced its support.
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52 Mile Hike Facing Racers Today In Arizona
INGMAN Ariz March 14 UPHA's fifty two mile hike to Peach Springs faced the surviving contestants in C C Pyle's Los Angeles to New York Bunion Derby today. The lead today rested with Arthur Newton a 44 year old British runner who maintained a steady shuffle pace for 4 hours and 8 minutes yesterday to lead the field here from Oatman Ariz a distance of 28 miles. Paul Simpson Burlington NC followed seven minutes behind Newton.
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DeMolay Crushes Pomeroy 76 to 13 in Athens Gym
The DeMolay basketball team routed Pomeroy 76 to 13 at Athens High School gym last night. Williams Nellis and Campbell led the scorers as Athens eyes the inter-state tournament in Parkersburg this Friday and Saturday with the Pomeroy five slated as the opening foe.
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Paugh Brothers Dominate Card With Quick Knockouts
Parkersburg twins prove superior in their bouts on the two state card last night. Herman Paugh 163 pounds stops Newsome Columbus 160 in round four, Orville Paugh 163 halts Soldier Collins Zanesville 154, and Billy Yates Marietta 126 stops Jimmy Murphy Wheeling 128 in the third round. Rolly Creel Parkersburg 152 starts the knockouts by dropping Young Collins Zanesville 150 in round four.
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Senators Refuse to Concede Pennant to Yankees
Washington manager Bucky Harris declares the Senators will not cede the 1928 pennant to the New York Yankees in Tampa. He cites Johnson’s absence, pitching plans for Lisenbee Lindley Gaston and Marberry, plus candidates including Van Alstyne Wells Burke Jones Zachary and Schacht praising Van Alstyne. He notes first base unsettled but will not trade Joe Judge.
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Bobby Jones Faces Tough Choice Between Golf and Law
A historical discussion among prominent golfers weighs Bobby Jones potential earnings as a professional in the next three years against remaining an amateur. Gene Sarazen estimates Jones could earn $100,000 yearly, but most agree Jones will stay amateur as his legal career provides substantial income without professional golf’s financial pressures.
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Spring Training Notes From Florida And Nearby Camps
Multiple spring training items report rosters and moves: Brooklyn Robins acquire outfielder Rube Bressler from Cincinnati for 4000 dollars and flip himself to the Robins for 5000, 1000 profit. Buffaloes visit Philadelphia Athletics in Fort Myers. Phillies sign all players at Winter Haven led by John Schulte with no absentees except illness of Frank Ulrich. Waite Hoyt status with Yankees unresolved as Col Ruppert declines further offers. Joe Marty impresses as a fastball pitcher. Red Sox lose to Orioles, aiming to rebound in Auburndale. Indians misplay leads Peckinpaugh to bring players out early in New Orleans. rains dampen activity in Avon Park.
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Cardinals to Face Braves in Exhibition Clash in St Petersburg
The St Louis Cardinals travel to St Petersburg for two exhibition games with the Boston Braves today. Pitchers Grover Cleveland Alexander Fred Lankhouse and Bill Sherdel were slated to start for the Cardinals. Augusta Ga March 14 U P another Giants workout was set for today.
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Reds Set For Second Game With Browns Here
Orlando Florida March 14 The Cincinnati Reds prepared for the second game of their series with the St. Louis Browns as pitchers moved toward mid season form.
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Peden Plans Bobcat Baseball Candidacy Workouts
Ohio State coach Lon Peden schedules early workouts for the Bobcats as they prepare for the Buckeye season. Mornings in Ohio gymnasium shift to outdoor sessions weather permitting, with scrimmages slated once the team hits the field. The pitching staff appears strong with Barfoot and McKinley ready, while Mason Kline and Weiss vie for infield and outfield spots alongside veterans like Bayless Williams Robinson and catchers Rhodes and Schuila.
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Braves Face Cardinals In Exhibition Here With Alabama Ties
ST PETERSBURG Fla March 14 The Boston Braves prepared to turn back an invasion from the St. Louis Cardinals here Shortstop Grant Gills and out fielder Emile Barnes rookies with the Washington Senators played football together three years at the University of Alabama.
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Tunney Sees Heeney as Logical Next Contender
Gene Tunney, reigning heavyweight champion, said Tom Heeney is a logical opponent and likely winner of the tournament to select a challenger. He noted Heeney has defeated opponents including Risko Delaney Sharkey and has done everything Rickard asked. Tunney will train in Miami Beach for another month before heading north.
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Baseball and cross continent walking feats in old headlines
In a playful sports note, it recalls Bob Mewsel of the Yankees in 1928 hitting a bases loaded single scoring three as part of a world series moment. It also mentions John Enois walking from Coney Island to San Francisco in 1916, a 4000 mile trek estimated at 80 days and five hours, with no Sunday walk.
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Heavyweight Ring Contempt Muddled After Sharkey Riske Bout
Column by Jack McAuliffe analyzes the muddled heavyweight scene after Sharkey and Riske clash. The piece notes the era’s unsettled claims, candidates, and the shifting balance of power, with references to middleweights and the sport’s broader context.
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