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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1929

Page

7

Lettermen Te Form Nucleus of 1929 Squad

Ohio University track coach William Herbert outlines a lean squad with five lettermen returning Captain Pyle Woolweaver Schaal Ward and Snedeker The roster lists promising sophomores and main candidates for sprints hurdles distance and field events Indoor meets vs Denison and Cincinnati are planned with outdoor dates set from April to May including a May 25 B A A meet in Delaware

Ohio University William Herbert Bobcats Herbert Pyle Woolweaver Schaal Ward Snedeker Terren Bisetttner Frank Faber Unkrich Fry Singer Cramer Newell Captain Pyle Morgan Baker Moulter Eggensberger Singer and Unkrich Canick Reese McDade Braettner Capitan Pyle Denison Ohio New Concord Denison van Granville Delaware

Funeral services for Hyland governor of dog racing bodies

Funeral services will be held Saturday for Martin J. Hyland 46, vice president of the International Greyhound Racing Association and Madison Kennel Club president. He died in St Louis and built a fortune reportedly over 1 million. He was linked with dog race tracks in Miami Chicago Milwaukee and other cities.

ST. Louis U.P Martin J. Hyland Interational Greyhound Racing Association Madison

Gettysburg College Pitcher Honored by Athletics

Alfred Jones, a pitcher who played for the late Eddie Plank at Gettysburg College, is recognized by the Athletics department for his contributions to the program.

Eddie Plank Gettysburg College Alfred Jones

Brooklyn rookies shine in Uncle Robby’s forecast

Dan Michaelove previews two Brooklyn newcomers Max Rosenfeld and Johnny Fredericks as potential help for Uncle Robby. Rosenfeld secured a $750 raise to start the season amid veteran competition at California. Other notes mention Ray Morrison, Mark Koenig, Waite Hoyt, and Bobby Walthour in varied sports and business contexts.

Dan Michaelove Atlanta Baseball Club Brooklyn Max Rosenfeld Johnny Fredericks Robby Rosenfeld California Bylbright Virginia Ray Morrison Southern Methodists Mark Koenig Waite Hoyt New York Larchmont N.Y Bobby Walthour

Pirates and Robins Hit by Injuries and Holdouts

National League teams crowd spring training as holdouts and injuries hit the Pirates and Robins hardest. Waner brothers absent amid $35,000 salary dispute. Pirates’ outfield in doubt without their report. Robins plagued by Wright’s arm issue and weak infield, with Hartnett and English sidelined for Chicago.

Pirates Robins George Kirkley United Press Sport New York Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Robins Paso Robles Calif San Francisco Seals Donie Bush Glenn Wright Dazzy Vance Florida Golf Links Brooklyn Wright Davy Bancroft Chicago Cubs Woody English Gebby Hartnett

Player rewarded for clean record with Bucyrus ball club

Farrell Thomas of Bucyrus a former Glouster resident was awarded a small gold baseball by the New York Central Athletic Association for not making an error during last season. He played first base for the Bucyrus R. A. Shop team and will continue at first base this season.

Glouster

Independent Meet Starts at Pomeroy

The Independent Basket ball tournament opens Friday evening at the Pomeroy K of P hall with ten top teams from Vinton Athens Gallia Meigs and Mason counties. Prizes consist of an exhibition in the windows of the New York Clothing House for the winners.

Pomeroy Pomeroy K P. Hall Nsouthern Ohio Vinton Athens Gallia Meigs Mason Counties New York Ithe

Maranville Predicts NL Race Narrowing to Cubs Giants Cardinals

Boston Braves veteran shortstop Rabbit Maranville predicts the upcoming National League title race will feature the Cubs Giants and Cardinals as the main contenders. He offers no clear favorite and emphasizes strong pitching and defense from those clubs.

Maranville Rabbit Maranville Boston Braves National Braves Cubs Giante Carda

Daytona Beach Speedster Dies in Triplex Crash

Daytona Beach Florida March 14 tragedy struck the ocean speedway as Lee Bible driver of the Triplex and cameraman Charlie Traub were killed when the 1500 horsepower car lost control at over 200 mph. J M White owner indicated halt to further speed trials for the season. Major H O D Segrave witnessed the crash from afar.

Daytona Beach Fla U.P Daytona Ocean Speedway Lee Bible J. M. White Charlies R. Traub Bible America H. O., D. Segrave Major Segrave England White Triplex Frank Lockhart

Dutton and Potter Attend Farm Bureau Convention

Dutton of Amesville and Potter of Albany represent Ath ens County Farm Bureau at the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company meeting in Columbus. The two day event includes a business meeting, director elections, and a sales convention with over 400 agents from multiple states. C. S. Younger addressed the luncheon as state insurance superintendent.

H. T. Dutton Amesville A. H B. Potter Albany Athens County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Columbus Younger

State high school tourney opens with key matchups in Columbus

Sixteen district winners head to Columbus for the state Class A and B playoffs. Westchester meets Bluffton in Class B while Pomeroy faces Boardman. Dayton Stivers and Dover loom as top contenders, with Stivers beating 26 and 23 games this season and Dover led by Raymond Low. Canton McKinley vs Portsmouth and Akron St Marys vs Boardman set for later rounds as the opener Saturday advances.

Columbus U.A Capitol Westchester Bluffton Pomeroy Marshall Boardman Dayton Stivers Akron Gard Columbus Central Bowling Green Stivers Dover Dayton Five Cicero Morton Chicago Clewland East Tech Raymond Canton McKinley Portsmouth Akron St. Marys

Kauffman Wins Bout In Columbus Wrestling Duel

Clete Kauffman defeated Joe Banaski of Oklahoma in two straight falls to avenge an earlier loss. Banaski dropped the first fall after 41 minutes 45 seconds when a flying tackle collapsed. Kauffman secured the second fall in 25 minutes 45 seconds with a crab hold.

Kauffman Columbus A.R Clete Kauffman Joe Banaski Oklahoma Banaski

Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court

The suit for equitable relief by Paul Gordon as receiver against Lick Run Coal and Clay Company was settled out of court with costs paid and record waived. An Athens County Buick Company appeal for money against Thomas Newman was dismissed. A Williams Brothers partnership money and foreclosure suit against George Williams et al was continued to the next term due to late evidence. filed July 28, 1925.

Common Pleas Equitable Relief Paul Gordon Lick Run Coal and Clay Company, Et al Athens County Buick Company Thomas Newman Williams Brothers George Williams

Seventy-Four Entries Set For National Indoor Tennis

Seventy four entries including nine seeded players have been paired for the National Indoor Tennis Championships at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York City. France’s Jean Boretra, a two time former champion, is seeded as a foreign contestant. Frances T. Hunter of New Rochelle, ranked No. 3 nationally, is the top seed in the main group. Hunter and Boretra are drawn in opposite halves and would meet in the final on March 23 if all games go as forecast.

New York U.P Seventh Regiment Armory Jean Boretra France Francia T. Hunter New Rochelle Hunter Boretra

Chicago Five Leads Bowling Meet With 1074 Single Game

Bowlers Journal five of Chicago topped the five man event in the American Bowling Congress tournament finishing with 868 945 and 1074 as the high game. Wally Lundgren the 1922 ABC champion rolled 673 in three games. La Salle Recollections of La Salle Ill slipped to second with 3836 after a weak 879 final. B Sponge of Chicago led the all events division.

Chicago U.P Bowlers Journal Five American Bowling Congress Wally Lundgren la Salle Til B. Sponge

Friday Is Last Day For Income Returns

The last day for filing federal income tax returns is Friday. Returns should be filed in the district collector office where the taxpayer resides or has principal business. A deputy collector assisted in Athens at the Post Office on March 6 and 7 to help prepare returns.

Collector of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Athens

Golf stars meet in final Nations Four Ball match

In Miami, March 14, Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen, defending champions, faced Walter Hagen and Leo Diegel in the final round of the Nations Four-Ball matches at the Miami Country Club. The finalists are top American pros and Ryder Cup team members. Farrell is U S Open champion. Diegel P G A champion. Hagen British Open champ. Sarazen former P G A and Open champ. In the semi finals, Farrell and Sarazen beat MacFarlane and Hampton 6 and 5, Hagen and Diegel beat Turnesa and Ciucel 2 and 1.

Miami Fla U.R Johnny Farrell Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Leo Diege Miami Country Club Farrell United States Diege Hagen Sarazen Saragen Willie Mac Farlane Harry Hampton Diegel Joe Turnesa Henry Ciucel

Evening Dress Indispensable prepared for Mothers' Day

The Ohio University Playshop prepares a one act play Evening Dress Indispensable by Roland Pertwee for Mothers Day observances next week. The presentation is set for Friday night at 7 30 o clock in Ewing Auditorium.

Roland Pertwee Ohio University Playshop Ewing Auditorium

Ohio Farmers Will Study City Market

A four day study tour of the New York City food consuming market will be made by 30 Ohio farm leaders leaving Columbus on Monday March 18. Sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation with the Pennsylvania Railroad, the trip is open to all farmers to study distribution and sale of foods in consuming markets to aid efficient production and marketing in Ohio.

New York City Ohio Columbus Athens County Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Pennsylvania Railroad

Last Home Debate Here Friday Night

An Ohio University team will debate Miami University in Ewing Auditorium at 8 15 Friday night. The proposition is that trial by jury should be abolished. Prof Homer V Cherrington will preside and the audience will decide the outcome.

Ohio University Miami University Ewing Auditorium Homer V. Cherrington Ohio University Department of Economica

Boxer Wallace Suspended by Pennsylvania Athletic Commission

Billy Wallace of Cleveland, lightweight, is suspended by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission for allegedly writing a worthless check as a forfeit. He cannot box in Pennsylvania until the check and protest fee are paid.

Philadelphia Billy Wallace Cleveland Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Pennsylvania

Sad Sam Jones pressed to sign or leave camp

The Washington Senators and star pitcher Sad Sam Jones faced a deadline to sign a new contract or depart camp. President Clark Griffith offered a $1,000 raise over last season with a money gap dependent on a strong financial year, but Jones reportedly seeks about $13,000.

Tampa Fila Sam Jones Washington Senators Clark Griffith Jones Senators Jones Ia

National Women’s Week Banquet Highlights Local Leaders

More than 90 tickets sold for the banquet at Hotel Berry celebrating National Women’s Week. Speakers include Mrs. Hughes president of the Professions W and Prof. Alex M. Moore mayor of Athens. A musical program will close the event. Thrift Day urged businessmen to save with the slogan Every Business Man a Saver.

Berry Business and Professional Club Dass Greece Hughes W . Alex M. Moore H. R. McVay Athens League of M. Johnson Athens Merchants’ Association Optron Music Committer Club Wang Business Eee Miss Kennedy Columbus and Professional Women's WAIU Kennes Europe Americas

Northwestern Assistant Named Head Coach at Ohio State

Tucker P. Smith, assistant at Northwestern University, appointed head coach at Ohio State University to succeed Mike Chambers. Smith was recommended by Tug Wilson Western Athletic Director after Chambers resigned to join Georgia Tech and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Columbus Tucker P. Smith Northwestern University Ohio State University Mike Chambers Matt Bullock Smith Letic Tug Wilson Kers Georgia Tech Pittsburgh Pirates

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