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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1927

Page

9

Ohio Baseball Team Seeks Lines for 9 Against Miami

Twenty six Ohio baseball players train daily in the university gym ahead of the April 15 opener with Miami at Oxford. Miami led the Buckeye league last year, while Ohio and Wesleyan are tipped as major contenders. Pitching remains Ohio coach Peden’s main challenge with Barfoot Fuller and McKinley among hopefuls.

Ohio Gymnasium Miami Oxford Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Gingrich Bayer Buchanan Wesleyan Stanley Pratt Cincinnati Bearcats Bishops Bearcats Williams Agostinellippears Theisen Peden Barfoot Fuller Mason Lutz McKinley Swearington Pyle Willison Robeson Maple Rhodes Bobcats

English racing car arrives for speed trial at Daytona

Major H. O. D. Seagrave, British driver, brings his Sun beam special to Daytona Beach for speed trials. Mechanicks prepare the car for a potential 200 mph record attempt on the sands as weather and conditions may affect timing. Seagrave cannot confirm a clocking schedule due to possible atmospheric changes.

Daytona Fila H. O. D. Seagrave Sunbeam

London Cop Frederick Prior Named Model Policeman

London reports that after twelve years of crime prevention, Detective Constable Frederick Prior of Dunstable is hailed as the model policeman.

London Frederick Prior Dunstable

Hornsby Assists Giants at Sarasota Camp

Rogers Hornsby in a New York uniform is seen with John McGraw at the Giants Sarasota training camp in Florida. Hornsby, former St. Louis champion, aids McGraw and hints at stronger batting form this season while serving as player-manager.

Rogers Hornsby New York John McGraw Itajah Sarasota Fla Giants Hornsby St. Louis McGraw Cardinals

Champion speed skater to race here Friday night

Rolland Cioni world champion speed skater will race Captain Sefferino Ohio State champion in a two mile event at the Armory Friday night. Amateurs from Columbus Delaware and Athens to compete in extra races as manager Keetle fills the program. Cioni has held the title since age thirteen and has run a mile in 2 minutes 42 seconds on a flat track.

Rolland Cioni Sefferino Ohio Armory Keetle Columbus Delaware Athens Cioni

Bruins Triumph Over Blackhawks In Overtime Thriller

In Chicago on March 16 the Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2 to 1 after eighteen minutes of overtime. Fans pelted officials and play halted twice when paper was thrown on the ice. The Bruins move to second place in the league.

Chicago Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Boston Bruins

You can buy economically if you watch the classifieds daily

Daily reading of classified ads promises economical purchases for readers. Shoppers urged to monitor notices for bargains, sales, and value deals across listings.

Opinion Divided On Pennant Winners In Open Season

Henry L. Farrell reports in New York that experts split on pennant chances across major leagues with Philadelphia and Boston penciled for last place. Huggins hedges on the Yankees title while Ruth Hendricks escalate rival claims as the season opens amid cautious predictions.

New York Philadelphia Phillies Boston Red Sox New York Giants McGraw Pittsburgh Giants Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Miller Huggins Yankees Hendricks

Buckeye Investment Promises Safety and Security

In Columbus and across Ohio over 73,000 investors trust The Buckeye with small and large sums. Since 1895 no one has lost a dollar. Money is loaned on first mortgage real estate with 61 percent loan to value, no commission, approved by the Board of Directors, backed by reserve and surplus totaling $1,500,000.

Buckeye

Chicago Eyes Another Championship Bout This Summer

Promoter Jim Mullen plans a summer fight for Chicago featuring Dave Shade of California against Mickey Walker, the middleweight champion, with Shade slated for signing and assurances from Walker's manager that the match would occur.

Chicago Jim Mullen Dave Shade California Mickey Walker Mullen Rlade Jack Kearns Walker Mickey

Giants favored to miss but critics see strong chances

Rogers Hornsby now plays second base for the Giants and predicts a cinch title for his club though others like Frank Frisch back the Cardinals as a world series team. George Kelly expects the Reds to contend while Walter Johnson sees the Senators winning the pennant with Detroit ahead of the Yankees. Ty Cobb notes joining Connie Mack to be on a World Series bound club.

Giants Rogers Hornsby Frank Frisch Hornsby George Kelly Reds Cincinnati Heiniec Grok Walter Johnson Washington Senators Athletics Detroit Yankees Ty Cobb Connie Mack

One Man Team Jim Stewart Shines for USC Freshman

Officials hail Jim Stewart a one man team at USC as a freshman. Stewart holds the American prep school high jump record and the national high school high hurdles mark. He also excels in broad jump shot put discus low hurdles and sprints. He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.

University of Southern California Jim Stewart Stewart

May and Nehf Shine as Reds Beat Indians 4-1

In Sanford Florida on March 16, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Indianapolis American Association team 4 to 1. May and Nehf pitched brilliantly with only three singles allowed and no walks, while Christen sen led hitters with three singles and Allen added a double and a triple.

Koupal Wisner Bressler Allen Pipp Ford Sukeforth May Christensen Cincinnati Nehf Lukeforth Wigner, Koupal Snyder Florence

Fournier Arrested After Hitting Officer in St Petersburg

Jake Fournier a veteran member of the Boston Braves was arrested in St Petersburg Florida for allegedly striking an officer during an incident on March 16. The report notes the player’s affiliation with the Braves and the legal action following the confrontation.

Summa Seemingly Out as Indians Center Fielder

Cleveland manager Jack McCallister indicates Homer Summa may be moved from center to right field as the Indians seek a replacement for Speaker. Gerken and Ebbrdt to test at Lakeland camp. Summa has yet to prove coverage of center field in practice games with Columbus.

Cleveland Jack McCallister Cleveland Indians Homer Summa Hay Gerken Ramesa Tribe’ Lakeland Fia

Refusal to Allow Service in $6,000 Suit

An individual reportedly refused an officer's attempt to serve papers in a civil action seeking $6,000. The incident centers on official process service and the alleged obstruction by the defendant.

Cubs Begin To Bite Avalon In Catalina Island Series

A chaotic report notes the Cubs and Los Angeles games on Catalina Island with criticism from McCarthy. Cubs and rival squad have a hitting push, but exact results are unclear as only fragments survive.

Avalon Catalina Island Miter McCarthy Cubs Los Angeles Bet

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