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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
11
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Athens High School faces Nelsonville High School in the last 1930 cage game at the Ohio University gym tonight. Six Athens seniors plus Nelsonville’s seniors—Os a Harttey Lar! Hilleary Gene Jewett and others—will play in front of a record crowd, with kickoff set for 8 oclock.
In Miami Beach March 30 1980 Johnny Farrell and Horton Minith former LaGorce champions head the field as play opens Six past champions enter Gene Sarazen seeks the 6 first prize and to pad an already rich winter season Horton Smith trails as money winner with a potential total of 15000 if victorious Qualifying rounds 18 holes run today and tomorrow 64 low qualifiers advance to 56 holes of medal play in the finals Saturday Regular notes on the tournament structure and top contenders are included.
In Cincinnati on March 21 the Gus Kallio Parcaut bout determines the NAB A title challenger. The winner faces Ray Carpenter of Lancaster Ohio for the world middleweight championship under NAB A jurisdiction covering 82 states with Frank Mills refereeing at the Cincinnati Athletic Club.
Ohio University sends six wrestlers and coach Thor n to Cleveland for the state meet Friday. Jay Kraft defends 165 pound title. Del Busha 125 pounds. Perrin Steele 135 pounds. Lewis Shaffer 145 pounds. Arthur Hendricks 155 pounds. Kermit Blosser 175 pounds. Olson notes tougher field and a partial squad due to missing 125 and heavyweight contenders.
CHICAGO March 20 By noting the class that marked last season LaSalle Chicago and Catholic High of Decatur Ind today assumed favorites in Loyola University s annual national parochial basketball tournament De LaSalle defeated St Johns Steinselaer N Y 22 to 11 Decatur with three returnees from last year beat Altoona Pa 21 to 16 The first round continued today with 32 teams in the event and will end tomorrow morning when the second round starts.
Donie Bush leads the White Sox to San Antonio and then Austin for a postponed game against the University nine. Dutch Jenrey, ex Giants hurler, is favored for a regular roster spot with Chicago.
Bob Shawkey new Yankees manager believes New York has an even chance against Philadelphia in the 1930 pennant race predicting final AL order with New York or Philadelphia leading, followed by Detroit Cleveland St Louis Chicago Washington and Boston.
In French Lick Indiana Joseph Hall of San Francisco holder of the Pacific Coast crown led eight contenders for the National Amateur three cushion billiard championship as play continued today With 18 of the 28 scheduled games completed Hall held three victories no defeats Bernard Fritz of Nashville was beaten yesterday Hall is followed by Max Shimon of Milwaukee the defending champion after two victories yesterday
Cleveland reports the American Bowling Congress site contest for 1930 with Buffalo St Louis and Louisville leading bids. Buffalo backed by H W Pollack and local officials bids to host for the fifth time as Cleveland Milwaukee support strengthens its pursuit. A final four squad schedule and a tight race for delegates shape the vote. In Libertyville leading team McGrath Pitching and Heating edged ahead by a four pin margin to a 2958 total.
Col Ruppert plans to oppose a proposed 350 foot screening rule for home runs in American League parks. He believes fans favor hitting and would resist a return to low scoring games. He hints at possible support for pitchers with changes like renewing the spitball.
The English built car driven by Kaye Don faced skepticism as Major N. Semrave’s 231.56 mph world record may remain unbroken today. Weather and beach conditions worsen with rough sand and late tuning issues keeping the attempt uncertain.
Chicago March 20 Art Shires faced new difficulties after accepting the contract offered by Charles Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox. Comiskey demanded answers about past suspensions and reinstatement and warned that baseball must be treated seriously. White Sox offices said the accepted agreement called for a 7000 salary.
Stella Walsh of Cleveland equaled the world record in the women’s 60-yard dash with seven seconds at the Slat Highlanders Indoor Carnival in Hamilton. Kay Griffiths of Toronto finished second, Jane Bell of Toronto third, as Walsh led a strong international field.
Prime Carnera arrives in Kansas City with four trainers for a planned bout. The Hotel President prepares a T shaped bed and special quarters for his dog as arrangements are completed. A hotel chef reviews a diet diary booklet detailing his training meals.
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