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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1926

Page

10

Zanesville High Falls to Newton in Naismith Playoff

Chicago March 31 Zanesville high school Ohio champions lost to Newton Kansas in an opening game of the evening. Newton led at half 11 10 then pulled away in the second half with Fourney and Morgan scoring. Morgan had 12 points and Fourney 10 while Lowe added eight from free throws. Newton to meet Lexington in tonight's second round as Westport Kansas City remains favorite to win.

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Guysville Clinches Season Win Over Green's Run 11 10

Guysville high school beat Green's Run high Saturday night in a close finale 11 to 10. Rodehaver sank the decisive basket with under a minute left in his last game for Guysville, Burroughs also retired, and the pair received gold cuff links between halves. In the junior game, Guysville girls defeated Stewart 12 to 2 led by Cunningham with five baskets.

Guysville High School Green's Run High Guysville Rodehaver Burroughs Stewart Cunningham

Chicago games showcase fast pace with few upsets

Yesterday's basketball action featured swift play and close scores. Breckenridge High of San Antonio, Taxes, and Torrington, Conn. won 31 to 26, while Zanesville faced Newton in a 26 to 15 defeat. Dr. Joseph, Michigan's title holder, fell 31 to Pueblo, Colo., as Elkins High of West Virginia eyes New Trier of Chicago in today's matinee.

Breckenridge High San Antonio Taxes Torrington Conn Zanesville Ohio Newton Kansas Buckeye Point Pleasant W. Va Westport Kansas City Dr. Joseph Michigan Pueblo Colo Elkins High School West Virginia New Trier Chicago West

Mt Everest Climbing Risk In Sunstroke Near Summit

A fragment notes climbers near Everest summit face danger from sunstroke and falls, highlighting perilous conditions at extreme altitude and the need for caution in high altitude expeditions.

Mt. Everest

Blue Devils eliminated in first round of national tourney

Ohio state high school champions of Zanesville fell to Newton Kansas in the first round at the University of Chicago. Newton won 26 to 15 in Chicago on March 31, ending Zanesville's bid in the national scholastic basketball tournament.

Blue Devils Chicago Ohio Zanesville University of Chicago Newton Kansas

NUGGING HAD A SLUGGING TRIO

Petersbur g Fla March 31. Babe Ruth signals a Yankee comeback as this spring shows a formidable outfield trio led by Ruth Combs and Mussol Mouse with strong batting and base running.

John B. Foster Ted Press Petersburg Fla Ruth New York Yankees Yankees Miller Huggins Col. Rppert Combs John Mostil Mouse Huggins Paschal Cullop

Helen Wills Excelsinos on Italian Courts In Rome

Miss Helen Wills impressed on her Rome debut at the Roman tennis club. She lost 7-5 to Clemente Serventi in a one set exhibition, then teamed with Giorgio De Stefano to beat Serventi and Countess Gianuzzi 6-4 in a mixed doubles exhibition. The gallery included nobles and American students in robes. Her graceful play earned applause despite a brief off form showing.

Rome Helen Wills Clemente Serventi Giorgio de Stefano Serventi Gianuzzi Helen Paris Deuce

Dempsey Given Six Weeks To Live By New York Commission

New York March 31 Jack Dempsey faces a six week period to live as James A Farley head of the New York state athletic commission threats to strip him for not defending against Harry Wills. Farley hints May 15 as a potential execution date while noting public opinion may sway the ruling.

Davis J. Walsh New York Jack Dempsey James A. Farley New York State Athletic Commission Harry Wills Farley Dempsey Pennsylvania Massachusetts Gene Tunney Wills Thempsey

Only a Kid He Impresses Giants With Ball Playing Skills

A young player astonished the Giants with notable ball handling and field sense, drawing praise for instinctive moves and potential impact on the team. Observers note his composure and quick decision making during drills and scrimmage play.

Ott Seen as Future Giants Star By McGraw

Melvin Ott, a 17 year old New Orleans high school catcher, attracts Giants manager John McGraw who plans to develop him as an outfielder due to his hitting and fielding prowess.

Arasota, Fla Melvin Ott New Orleans McGraw Giants Ott Tot

Fruit trees should not be sprayed in full bloom

A cautionary note warns against spraying fruit trees during full bloom because the poison could kill honeybees essential for pollinating the blossoms.

Room 18 Wins Silver Trophy in Junior High

Room 18 defeated Room 8 12 to 11 in overtime after a 11 to 11 draw at the high school gym. Strickland led winners with six points, while Brock scored two for the losers. Cross officiated and the cup was presented in chapel by Junior High president William Cooper.

Room 8 Fields Stanley Kerns Strickland Brock Cross William Cooper

Golf Has Edge Over Baseball in College Athletics

Lawrence Perry argues that growing college golf programs threaten to divert funds from other sports as stadium expansion rises. He notes expanding football venues and new amphitheaters while colleges delay building golf courses, arguing that golf's rising popularity strains athletic budgets despite limited revenue.

Lawrence Perry Middle West General Athletic Fund

Boxing results from New York Toronto and St John

Frankie Albano of the fourteenth regiment decisively outpointed Steve Culver of the 242nd infantry in eight rounds. Bushey Graham of Utica fought a ten round draw with California Joe Lynch in Toronto. Chris Newton, Canadian junior lightweight champion, drew ten rounds with Newport Johnny Brown in St John. The Romans grow 22 kinds of apples for general use.

New York Frankie Albano Fourteenth Regiment Steve Culver 242Nd Infantry Bridgeport Toronto Bushey Graham Utica N. Y California Joe Lynch San Francisco St. John N. B Chris Newton Newport Johnny Brown Cambridge Mass

Jack Johnson Dubious Gym Sparked By Boxing Controversy

Chicago reports Jack Johnson seeks to open a health emporium housing a prize fight ring. Police suspect the gym as a fight pen and vow enforcement under Illinois prize fighting ban as Chicago weighs legalizing the sport before the April primary.

Owen L. Scott Chicago Jack Johnson Jess Willard Jack Johnson Corporation Francis X. Busch Busch Illinois Collins

Jennings Advised to Remain Idle at Sanitarium

Hughey Jennings assistant manager of the New York Nationals and patient at Winyah Sanitarium tuberculosis hospital will stay through the summer if he follows doctors orders officials announced today in Asheville North Carolina.

Asheville N. C Hughey Jennings New York Nationals Winyah Sanitarium

Many settlers in sight for Canada under scheme

Five thousand newcomers are expected to settle in Canada this year under the Land Settlement scheme. Major John Barnett, chairman of the Soldier Settlement Board, announced the target as part of the government program.

Winnipeg Manitoba Canada John Barnett Soldier Settlement Board

Hair Groom Promises All Day Gentle Hair Care

A valued combing cream named Hair Groom is described as greaseless and inexpensive at drugstores. It is said to give a natural gloss, keep hair well-groomed and styled all day, even after washing, and may help grow thicker, heavier hair for business and social occasions.

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