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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1928

Page

9

Eight American Legion Post teams ready for national contests

Eight teams organized by the K T Crogsen Post of the American Legion will compete for national honors. Group 1 Beckleys lists 14 players and sponsors, Group 2 Beasleys 14 players, Group 3 Rotary Club 14 players, Group 4 Zenners 14 players, Group 5 McBee 14 players, Group 6 Biwanes 14 players, Group 7 Southern Ohio Electric 14 players. Schedule to be announced shortly.

American Legion Rotary Club Mercel Buffington Dan Nelson Clarence Hunter Orland McGee George Sherwood Lewin Reiley Naiph West Daniel Boone Francis Martin Matt Bryan Stanley Thompson Walter McHarg Wills West Wilmar Powell Zenners Darold Foston James Summers Gale Frost Loring Dalton Tack Gorham Lewis Ogg Harold Greimes John Weisenbach Don Laughlin Joseph Lowe Walt Smart Kenneth

Chicago Defeats Wisconsin in Madison After Open Rally

Chicago won 7 to ? against Wisconsin in Madison after taking a four run first inning lead on base on balls a wild throw a triple and a home run.

Madison Wis Badgers University of Chicago University of Wisconsin Maroons

Boxing show card builds comeback bout for Courtney

Chicago May 6 40A George Courtney of New York and Red Lan of California completed strenuous training for Monday's boxing show. Courtney with nine knockouts in sixty two bouts has faced southpaws to study Uhlan's style. The winner earns a chance to fight Dave Ehade.

Chicago

Purdue Defeated In Big Ten Golf Clash At Ann Arbor

Michigan defeated Purdue three matches to one in the opening Big Ten golf clash at Ann Arbor amid high winds. Other notes mention American League scores and various baseball results, plus previews of football prospects and trips for businessmen.

Ann Arbon Mich Michigan Purdue Ann Arbor

Jack Will Do It Himself Now Ready to Fight His Way

The fighter known as Jack Will Do It Himself Now plans to handle his own talk and actions in future bouts. He notes he has long assigned duties to his seconds, preferring to take the lead, as he did when knocking out De Laney in one round.

Jack Delaney Sharkey Cothing

Hobson Defeats Chester 4 to 0 in Midlport Baseball

Hobson 11 York Central opened at Dyth Park on Thursday defeating Chester 4 to 0. Guinther of Frentson starred on the mound, keeping the pace high as Hobson claimed an early lead, with Grimm and Webson contributing to the strong defense and offense. The teams plan to meet Chinck at Charleston field next.

Middleport Hobson York Central Dythi Park Chester Guinther of Frentson Grimm Webson Chinck Charleston Field Chester-Hobson

Yale Wins Triangular Race Over Columbia and Pennsylvania

Yale triumphed in a triangular event at Philadelphia Ta, finishing one length ahead of Columbia and several lengths ahead of Pennsylvania. The pennant race time showed Yale at 8:95 with Columbia at 9:08 and Pennsylvania farther back as Yale opened its season with a victory.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Yale Columbia

Peterman Leads Ames May Run In National Tourney

Mark Peterman, Can school coach, heads a basketball squad with four straight state finalists. The team aims for continued success after winning a national title and reaching the final rounds in Kentucky, aiming for further glory this year.

Canton Mar Mark Peterman Ames Peterman Aland Champine

Pyles Runners Begin 1000 Mile Journey

James Powers reports the Pyle team starts a 1000 mile journey today. The feature highlights endurance training and pacing as runners prepare for a grueling trek across unknown terrain.

Pyle Pegi

Ohio U. Beats Denison U. 14 to 6 On Home Field

Ohio University defeated Denison University 14 to 6 with Kline delivering a key homer and strong relief from Engle. Denison hurler Passiac faced tough hits as Ohio mounted late-inning runs, while Sharksky’s ongoing boxing stance dominates sports pages alongside the college baseball showcase.

Bob Marriott Denison Bobcat Ohio Diamonnt Buckeye Chu McKinley Enghe Peder Smash Humber Benson Gostinel Trek Tor’ Auecuy Dread Theat Homberger Thigloss Delaney Johnny Buckley Jimay Johnston Che Baptists Witen Weds Vesti Vanie Bane Otte Bayless Seanson Che Ohloans Otto Tioleson Hi Denson Dewees Lout Grant Rhodes Fiame Matth Agostinelli Tals the Baptists

Northwestern, Indiana duel marks early Big Ten season

Northwestern saves Indiana as Indiana leads early Big Ten season in a dual meet. Hoosier Olympian throws 215 for a new national record, while Northwestern claims Olympic honors and record attempts in sprints and field events.

Tress Northwestern Indiana

Boxing weight bout sets new scoring record says Sharkey

The article notes a weight bout outcome with a record number of points in the event as Sharkey comments on plans, while naming boxers like Amos, Rickard, Tunney and Heeney in the context of future fights. It mentions locations and teams in contrast to the boxing focus.

Aba Geing Arane Geen Sharkey Tom Heeney Bort Dempsey Tisko Secon Fort Amos the Rickard New York

Nelsonville High Beats River Team in Season Opener

Nelsonville high school baseball opened its season Friday with a 12 to 4 win over Gallipolis. Nelsonville pitcher sparkled though troubled in the seventh, while the team totaled fourteen hits and struck out four, with River players managing little offense.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Uiallipolia Nels Gallipatig Gallipolis Tan Lorem Uols Uist Ostrar Tad

Hubmlarined Sets Record Plan to The Big Inf

Haly May 5. The report notes a record attempt with Rieko involved and a challenger shadowing the scene. Submersion depth allegedly reached twenty eight tenths during the procedure, signaling a significant milestone in the ongoing bout.

Rieko Haliyliee Priate Joly Sharkey Syelteoney Dig Stesta Haly U.ai Ralille

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