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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1929

Page

11

Bobcats defeat Chaucney in practice game at Ohio Field

Ohio University Bobcats rout the Chaucney town team 11 to 0 in a Thursday practice at Ohio Field. Lefty Barrett led a seven run first inning with a three bagger, Barfoot, McKinley and Moody each worked multiple innings as four pitchers appeared. George homered in the sixth, giving the Bobcats their final run while Chauncey managed only one man past third base.

Bobcats Peden Auncey Vig Sherow Messenger Ohio Universe ‘Bobcats Cicey Ohio Field Chauncey Slater Lefty Barrett Peja Barfoot McKinley Moody Locotoph Agostineli Koterba Brammer Swindell Hastings Ome Hockin Ohio Big George George

Two Brother Acts After Jobs With Rochester Mine

Rochester Internationals training camp in Plant City features two brother pairs vying for roles. James Q and Cecil L Carleton from Fort Worth Texas look to fill pitcher and catcher spots. Edgar Clough and Harold Eugene Clough, also from Fort Worth, seek pitching and shortstop positions.

Plant City Fla Rochester Internationals James QO Cecil L. Carleton Sted Wings James O Cecil L Fort Worth Texas Edgar Clough Harold Eugene Clough

Pleads Golf Meet Opens at Pinehurst

UP reports Miss Virginia Van Wie of Chicago leads the women's tournament at Pinehurst as a preliminary to the North and South championship. Edith Quier of Reading shoots 82 to stand two strokes ahead of Marion Turpie of New Orleans and Louise Fordyce of Youngstown after the first 18 holes. Glenna Collett, former national champion, posts 85 and Welan Hicks shoots 88 among 102 starters.

Pinehurst N. C Virginia van Wie Chicago Windy City Edith Quier Reading Marion ‘Turipe New Orleans Louise Fordyce Youngstown Glenna Collett Welen Hicks

Faculty Five Beats Seniors In Final Tilt

The Athens High School faculty team defeated the inter class champions the seniors 28 to 22 in a close final cage contest. Leading 13 to 12 at halftime the game stayed tight with several players fouling out.

Athens High School Newcombe Wise Roberts Nellis Sharp Emmerts Cowen Cross Hall Carmichael Strickland Jones Room No. 12

Loughran Retains Light Heavy Title in Walker Contest

Chicago March 29 Tommy Loughran defended his light heavyweight title by outpointing middleweight champion Mickey Walker over ten rounds. The heavier Loughran used distance jabs and clinches to thwart Walkers slashing style and won clearly despite a brief scare in the fifth round.

Chicago U.P Tommy Loughran Loughran Mickey Walker Tommy Walker Mickey Tech

Bobcat Wrestlers Headed to National Intercollegiate Meet

Bobcat captain Joe Begala leads Ohio in the National Intercollegiate wrestling meet at Ohio State University with Glass and Claude McMillion in 125 and 135 pounds. Coach Thor Olsen guides the trio as 90 grapplers from 26 colleges compete in Columbus.

Joe Begala Ohio Joe Glass Claude McMillion Thor Olsen Cleveland Thor Bobcats

Dazzy Vance Trains Amid Brooklyn Pay Battle

Dazzy Vance, famed Brooklyn pitcher, trains by pounding a bag in early March as he and the Brooklyn club clash over his salary for this season. The spat centers on payment terms for the upcoming baseball year.

Jess Petty Steve Swetonic Petty Glenn Wright Brooklyn Bush Indianapolis Swetonic Pittsburgh Dazzy” Vance Vance

Matmen ready for defense of old honors

Ninety three wrestlers from twenty six colleges across twelve states compete for eight national titles at Ohio State University in the second annual National Collegiate Wrestling tournament. Oklahoma A and M, the defending champion, entered in all eight weight divisions with three contenders for heavyweight. Preliminaries start at 2 p.m. today with further sessions tonight and Saturday.

Vic Sherow Bobcat Athens Columbus Ohio State University 4U.R Oklahoma A Te Oklahomans

Temple Star Pete Leaness Emerges as Pro Target

Temple University star Pete Leaness, captain and third baseman, draws offers from the Giants, Cardinals, Pirates, and Senators. Leaness has only two errors in two seasons and hit .878 last year.

Pete Leaness Temple University Leaness Giants Pirates Senators

Nelsonville Greyhounds Plan Coming Season

About 20 aspirants for positions on Nelsonville Greyhound baseball nine reported for practice at city playgrounds. Coach George Marshall aims to build a winning team and smooth out rough spots. Barrows may become a steady winner as relief pitcher, Colamore could shift to catcher pitching support. Six games are planned, two against each of Glouster Jackson and Gallipolis.

Nelsonville Greyhound George Marshall Barrows Colamore Glouster Jackson Gallipolis

Cubs Set for Texas Swing After Sixth Win

Chicago Cubs head to Beaumont after taking six of seven against Buckey Harris’s American League squad. They will face the Kansas City Blues in Beaumont Saturday and Sunday, then the Detroit Tigers on Monday and Tuesday.

Paso Tex U.P Chicago Cubs Beaumont Texas Buckey Harris Cubs Kansas City Blues Tigers

Walter French Reinstated by Judge Landis to Rejoin Athletics

In Fort Myers on March 2 Walter French former Athletics outfielder is reinstated by Judge Landis and will rejoin the club on April 6. In St Petersburg on March 29 Grover Cleveland Alexander’s pitching in an exhibition against the Yankees has energized Cardinal fans who expect a strong season from Pete. Bill Doak has reported to the Cardinals ready for action.

Burleigh Grimes Bush Pirate Grimes Petty Meadows Kremer Hill Dawson Fussell Swetonic Fort Myers Fla Aupr Walter French The Athletics Judge Landis ST. Petersburg Grover Cleveland Alexander New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Pete Bill Doak Cardinals Fia Herb Pennock Hander Yankees Wil Reman Sonville Tommorrow Bengough Hatcher Pennock Herbie

Indians Approach Form As Peck Tightens Spring Pace

New Orleans March 29 The Cleveland Indians rapid shaping has manager Roger Peckinpaugh trimming workouts to one hour daily due to heat. First baseman Johnnie Hodapp rehabbing knee is expected to be ready for next week's games against the New York Giants.

New Orleans Cleveland Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Perare Peck Johnnie Hodapp New York Giants

Baseball Roundup from Spring Training Across U S Cities

Reports from Clearwater Bradenton Orlando St. Petersburg San Antonio and St. Petersburg outline spring training progress. Notes include Jess Petty and Herb Pennock returning from injuries and promise help for opening day. The Reds and Giants prep while Buffalo beats Buffalo beat the Bisons and other pre season results surface.

Weav er Taller Pitcher Hailed by Southern Association

Tampa report notes "Big Jim" Weaver at 6 feet 6½ inches as the league's tallest pitcher. Walter Johnson, new Nationals manager, questions Weaver's experience and readiness for the major leagues.

Tampa Fla Big Jim” Weaver Lena Birmingham Ce Southern Association Walter Johnson Nats Weaver

Braves and Athletics Continue Exhibition Series in Fort Myers

Fort Myers reports a continued exhibition series between the Boston Braves and the Philadelphia Athletics. Lance Richbourg, praised as a premier major league talent on Judge Emil Fuchs' club, followed a perfect day at the plate with a homer on Thursday after Wednesday's flawless effort.

Fort Myers Fla U.R Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics Lance Hichbourg Emil Fuch

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