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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1929

Page

9

Annual Recreation Institute Set for May 11 at Ohio University

Physicial Education of Ohio University will host an all day recreation institute next Saturday May 11 in the Southeastern district open to teachers and athletic coaches. The program aims to discuss rural and town school recreation problems enhance teacher leadership and provide demonstrations of practical games for mixed groups. A simple play festival will be developed for year end activities.

Ohio University C.D. Giguque Department of

Institute Play Day Opens With Pageant At Athens Ohio University Field

The Institute opens at 9 a m Saturday with play and music activities at Ohio University athletic field under Arthur H Rhoades Melvin Yanielyon Mark Acomb and Helen Mason In case of rain the demonstration moves to the Men s Gymnasium Central East and West Side Schools participate in a cage ball game followed by a pageant by Rufus Putnam School students The good ship Hope sails to the Island of Play and the Queen of Play leads a Play Day The program includes talks on Play and Training for Citizenship by notable educators and coaches with a community singing session after lunch and a panel discussion on Play in life activities ending with a health and physical education discussion

Ohio University Arthur H. Rhoades Melvin J Yanielyon Mark Acomb Helen Mason American Association T. C. McCrAcken Kansas City College of Education Minneapolis H.R McVay Athens County Indianapolis Wil Preside St. Paul Ewing Hall Columbus Louisville Toledo Milwaukee Arthur Rhoades Rufus Putnam BE. Harshman Athens High School David KL Toda Mhin University Horace T. Houf R. Brauer Tom Ohio State University Everette Shimp Sena Frank Salisbury Nifford TL. Brownell Cation

Bobcats Open Court Schedule on Wednesday

The Bobcats announce a three match week on local courts starting Wednesday with Marietta College. Captain John Lutz and Jack Burkholder lead the squad as candidates vie for two remaining spots. Matches against Pittsburgh and Ohio Wesleyan set for Friday and Saturday with practice keeping pace.

Marietta College John Lutz Jack Burkholder Gardner Marriott Hendricks Marietta Pittsburgh Bishops Ohio State Pic University

Pacific Coast marks fall as winds skew records at Kezar Stadium

May 4 at Kezar Stadium San Francisco the Pacific Association meet saw two world records bettered yet wind and conditions may invalidate them Russell Sweet Olympic Club ran 10 yards in 9 2 5 seconds beating the former record by a fifth of a second Gloria Russell Northern California Athletic Club hit 262 feet 11 inches in the baseball event surpassing Vivian Hartwick last year in Newark 252 feet 4 inches

San Francisco Russell Sweet Olympic Club Iin Gloria Russell California Vivian Hartwick Newark N. J

Weiss Sets New World Record In National A C Walking Meet

Mark Weiss of the N NL J. A. C. won the National A C walking championship in 4 hours 2 minutes 45 seconds on a 31 mile course. Morris Fleisher of the New York City M G A came second in 4 58 55, Karl Fishback of the New York M C A finished third in 5 03.

Philadelphia UPI Mark Weiss NNL Morris Fleisher New York City Karl Fishback M.C. A New York

Wise Teach En Europe

John Gothier plans ten years teaching at Robert College in Turkey after graduating from Brown. He will focus on shaping students in a European setting. The move marks a long term commitment to international education.

John, Gothier Brown Will Gradu Thir Dune Robert College Turkey

Former marks surpassed in Ohio Relays

Fourteen records fell at the Ohio Relays held at HIQ Stadium in Columbus on May 4. Ohio State star Simpson tied an unofficial world record for the 100-yard dash in 9.7 seconds amid favorable wind while the meet saw a sweep of records and a new interscholastic mark, with Ohio University finishing fourth in the relay events.

Ohio University Harry W. Sharep United Press HIQ Stadium Columbus N.C Buckeye Roenix Anderson Husky Garnet Illinois Viv Pickard Pittsburgh McDermott Ohio Universiy Fong Western State de Pauwse Miami

Logan Boy Takes Third in Shot Put At Big Ohio Relays

Logan Boy, William Hutchinson of Ohie Relays Friday at Columbus, placed third in the high school shot put with 44 feet. Charleston and Columbus athletes beat him, as 60 contestants entered. Weather hindered efforts with cold wind and intermittent rain.

Logan Boy T.ogan William Hutchinson Ouf Oi Loran High School Ohie Wriday Columbis Weo Oasy Charleston W. Va Amiia Columbus Hutchingan Stxty Ad Sawyer Ddvtulunson

Crabtree shines in discus and relay records bid

Crabt ee, an athletic star, competes in discus and relay events. Anderson throws 162 feet 4.14 inches setting a peak mark, while Cr abtree aids a record breaking relay performance. Ohio University and Illinois figures appear amid a day of multiple records and strong showings.

BallSummaries American League and National League results

Baseball scores from Washington Cleveland Boston Detroit New York Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis and Philadelphia show varied early games with pitchers Hadley Shaute Sewell Ruffing Berry and others. Notable line scores include Chicago split doubleheader and New York routing Chicago with strong hitting.

Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Trooklyn Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston New York American Association Minneapolis Columbus St. Faust Toledo Louisville Swatchkee Indianapolis Kansas City National League Pittsburgh Kosta Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis American League Clive Kansas Milwaukee St. Paul BES Louis AY Lincinnati Januar Hadley Marker Hhweh Shaute Ty Sewell Mier Lucas Toerh Koupal Jtou Moss Ifidnich Deberry Prila The Malone Cirage Oerguscan Benge Eliott Lerian Suse Phila Root Grace Willoughts Caliins Etic Hill Hemsley Seibold and Spohrer Baines Hald and Wilson Hubbell Mayas Henry Hogan

Scott High Cops Pittsb urgh Track Meet Victory

Scott High of Toledo won the thirteenth annual interscholastic track and field meet held under Carnegie Institute of Technology auspices in Pittsburgh. Monongahela High and Steubenville took second and third place respectively in a meet featuring multiple schools and events.

Pittspurgh Scott High Toledo Carnegie Institute of Technology Monongahela Steubenville Walle Or

Cleveland to Stage Big Marathon Swim

Cleveland officials plan an international marathon swim under city auspices if Commissioner John H. Gor approves. Local supporters push for a similar event in Sorento, aiming to stage the race soon. Buffalo, Rochester and Newark are favored to win the International League pennant this season.

Cleveland U.P Regrardiess Wrisley Company Sorento John HH. Gor Gourley Tugineas Wrigley i Nu Duly International Buffalo Rochester Newark

Bobcats to Play Ohio Wesleyan in Buckeye Action

Ohio University Bobcats aiming to strengthen their conference standing with a Tuesday home game against Ohio Wesleyan after beating Wittenberg. Cincinnati Bearcats visit Saturday for a Buckeye race clash as Marietta game listed for Saturday postponed due to rain and wet grounds.

Bearcats Ohio Marietta Buckeyes Wittenberg Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Bearcats Ohioans

Smith Practice Round Highlights Highlighted By Unclear Text

A fragmented report describes various players and matches with scattered names and events. It references Smith, Peden, Maretta Colitga, Trace, and Abbey among others, noting practice rounds, postponed games, and championship talk amid uncertain details.

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