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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1930

Page

9

Victorian Romps to Victory Richest Turf Event Year Is Offered

A crowd of about 25,000 watched Victorian win Agua Caliente’s richest handicap, the 12th race of the meeting, paying 6.20 to win. Alexander Pantages’s entry finished second at 16.80, with a field including My Dandy and Dowagiac. Weather was ideal and attendees included film stars and business leaders.

Donnay Caliente Mex Agua Calindicap Los Angeles Wian Proom II Agua Caliente George Ellis J. T. J. Taylor Alexander Pantages Entery Carrodlo Stable Don Ancocas W. Co E. Richert Hictorian Brown Wisdom My Dandy Victorian Inca My Dardy Naishapur Scimitar Dowagiac

De La Salle High School Wins National Catholic Championship

De La Salle High School Chicago defended its national Catholic basketball title by defeating Jasper Indiana 25 to 14 in Loyola University’s tournament final. Ed Krause led Jasper with six field goals while Oscar Aubin of Jasper impressed as a standout underdog. Tom Godfrey of St Michael’s Union City earned the MVP award for the second straight year.

Lotola Glm Chicago U.P de la Salle High Hool de la Salle Jasper Loyola University de la Salle Mse Chicago @am St. Xaver Louisville Scond Chicagoans Anther Decatur Ind Catholicigh School Seminals Spalding Institute Peoria Ill Spalding Bishop England High School Charleston S. C Ed Krause Oscar Aubin Tom Godfrey St. Michael’s High School Union City N. J

Williams Released By Yankees After Ambition Realized

New York March 24. Veteran outfielder Kenneth Williams was unconditionally released by the Yankees less than six months after realizing his lifelong dream of joining the club. Williams, who began with St Louis Browns then Cincinnati trial, had joined Boston via waivers in 1927 and peak 1924 homer leader, later returning to Grants Pass, Oregon, where his wife is ill.

New York U.P Nneth Williams New York Yankees Williams Boston Red St.is Browns Babe Ruth Cincinnati Ruth Wilms Grants Pass Ore Pacific Miller Huggins St. Louis Browns Red Sox

Doubles Records Set at American Bowling Congress Meet

Sunday action in the American Bowling Congress featured new pin marks in doubles. Emil Jak and Jimmy Mitchell of St. Paul Minn topped with 1309 to lead division. Geiser Lel linger and Pekle Notz followed with strong totals. Carlson Lellinger Notz posted high all events scores led by Carlson 1923 and Lellinger 1916.

Sleveland U.P American Bowling Congress Emil Jak Jimmy Mitchell St. al. Minn Matak Mitchell Ntry Chicago Keglers G. Geiser L. Lellinger St. Paul R. Pekle G. Notz Windy City

Boston Braves Exhibit Good Ball Playing

The Boston Braves surprise with eight wins in 11 games against major league teams led by new manager Bill McKechnie. Debuts by Neun Moore Berger Rhiel bolster a lineup that includes several misfits turned threats as they pace interleague play and threaten top clubs like the Yankees.

New York Boston Braves Braves Eixteen New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Kobina Yankees St. Petersburg Bill McKechnie Neun Righbourg Clank Moore Berger Maranville Rhiel Spohrer Collins Cronin Bob Smith Cantwell Cooney Brandt Jones Seibold Cunningham Leverett Detroit Tigers George Sisler Los Angeles Brooklyn Johnny Cooney Ea Brandt Socks Seibold Chicago White Sox Brooklyn Robins

Heimach May Leave Yankees Under Training Rule

Yankees manager Bob Shawkey kept Freddy Heimach’s status in doubt in St PetersBurg Florida as he enforces training rules. Heimach who won 13 games last season had not been posted with other pitchers. Shawkey said he must protect the club and hinted Heimach could be traded if released.

ST. Petersburg Fla U.P Freddy Heimach Yankees Bob Shawkey Heimach Toronto Shawkey

Carnera Court Action Clouding Denver Fight

Primo Carnera may meet Jack McAuliffe in Denver as West Side Athletic Club seeks a court restraining order against the Colorado Boxing Commission. The commission says the law is on its side and blocks the match for failing to secure the required Saturday date.

Denver Colo Primo Carnera Jack McAuliffe Detroit West Side Athletic Club Colorado Boxing Commission Primo McAuliffe Kansas City

Silver Bullet Held Up By Florida Rains

British driver Kaye Don cannot start his world automobile record attempt in Florida before Tuesday or Wednesday due to heavy rains. He remained in Palm Beach over the weekend and planned to return to take advantage of the first favorable day to attempt the run with his giant racing car.

Miami Beach Fla Kaye Don Don Palm Beach England

Frobel Wins Track Honors at Northwestern Indoor Meets

Evanston Illinois March 24 U Pie Frobel High School Gary Indiana and prep athletes from Tulsa Oklahoma and Chisholm Minnesota won titles at Northwestern Universitys three annual indoor scholastic tournaments. The Hoosiers took the track title from Oak Park Illinois last years winners while Chisholm replaced Des Plaines Illinois as swimming champion. Tulsa dominated the wrestling honors.

Evanston U.pie Frobel High School Gary Ind Tulsa Ohls Chisholm

Buckeyes Open Activities In Spring Sports Calendar

Ohio State University resumes athletic activities with baseball and track leading the spring schedule. Baseball opens April 4 and 6 at Lexington against Kentucky, with a home game April 7 versus Ohio Wesleyan. Track starts outdoor season April 19 at Pittsburgh. The Buckeyes, national champions in 1929, promise depth from veterans and promising recruits.

Buckeyes Columbus Ohio State University Lexington State University of Kentucky Ohio Wesleyan Track Brigade Pittsburgh

Four Aart In Crash In Lancaster Causes Injuries

Lancaster residents James Hickman and his daughter Frances, along with his mother Mrs. Jennio Hickman, and Thomas Belffert of Bremen, are hospitalized with injuries after a Sunday automobile collision in Lancaster.

Lancaster James Hickman Frances Jennio Hickman Thomas Belffert Bremen

Darnell Wins Foul Contest At State Meet

Columbus March 24 40 Ri Tossing 46 of 50 Roland Darnell Jackson Center won the state high school free throwing contest here Saturday night. Noyden Moore New Philadelphia won second with 61 baskets of 66. Max Claggett Columbus Central tied Moore with 53 good throws and agreed to a tiebreaker.

Columbus Roland Darnell Jackson Center Darnell Accu Noyden Moore New Philadelphia Max Claggett Columbus Central Claggett Moore

Stivers High Wins Third Straight Class A Title

In Columbus on March 24 Stivers High School of Dayton captured its third consecutive Class A basketball championship, defeating Akron West 18 to 1é. Lancaster edged Rome Township 34 to 3 for the Class B crown, marking the first time a team was held to three points in a tournament game.

Columbus Ware Stivers High Dayton Lancaster St. Marys Stivers Akron West Lancaster Rome Township Rome Roma

Cleveland Rookie standout Harte tops Masel 96 roster

Jerry Harte from Texas A M College was named the outstanding player for the Cleveland Rookie team in the Masel 96 event held in New Orleans. The rookie catcher impressed with his defense and hitting throughout the series.

New Orleans Masel Jerry Harte Texas A. & M J College Cleveland

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