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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1929

Page

7

Track prospects brighten with securing annual conference meet

Professor Bird announces that the local track team will host the annual conference meet next year and two additional meets on Ohio's new track. Five members of the 1929 squad will leave in June, but strong freshman runners are expected to add depth to the 1930 squad, Herbert says.

Ohio Professor Bird Herbert Schaal Pyle Molter Reese Carick Frosh Miami Wesleyan

Ohio University to Host Buckeye Conference Track Meet in 1930

Prof. O C Bird and Coach William Herbert announce Ohio University will host the Buckeye Conference track and field meet May 23 24 at the new track. Ohio aims to stage one of the largest meets in conference history with two outdoor meets including Wittenberg May 10 and Denison the following week. The squad loses five seniors but welcomes strong freshmen as prospects brighten for 1930 season.

Ohio Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Bird Wittenberg Denison Herbert University Muskingum New Concord Ohioans Herbertmen Granville Bobcats Buckeye

Thoughts of a House for Sale

A suburban house speaks of loneliness as no buyers appear. The owner toils with empty shows and a slow market until a buyer finds the home after seeing a Classified ad in The Messenger. The house celebrates a quick sale and new ownership.

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Bobcat Tennis Team Defeats Marietta 4-2 on Local Court

Ohio University edged Marietta 4-2 on the home courts Monday afternoon as singles wins by Lutz Burkholder and Dutton for Marietta plus Penrose’s marathon comeback were the lone points for the visitors. Doubles Luz Burkholder and Gardner Marriott secured an Ohio sweep with 6-2 6-4 and 6-2 6-4 wins. The Bobcats host Denison Wednesday and Cincinnati Friday to close the season.

Ohio University Marietta Pioneers Lutz Trometer Burkholder Witt Dutton Gardner Penros Shibata Ohio Luz Penrose Trométer Marriott Witt and Dutton Bobcats Denison University of Cincinnati Granville

Pyle derbyists start final leg from Texas to New Mexico

The Pyle derbyists leave Texas and move into New Mexico this morning, heading toward Saa Cruves, 59 miles from El Paso. Pete Gavazzi gains half an hour on leader John Sale in yesterday’s stage as the team continues its cross state run.

EL Paso Tex Pyle Texas Lone Star State New Mexico Saa Cruves Pete Gavazzi John Sale Yester

Michigan Will Not Reinstate Wieman as Coach Next Fall

A University of Michigan board member states Wieman will not coach the football team next season. He and Athletic Director Fielding H. Yost allegedly reached an irreconcilable split, despite previous denials of a break in relations.

Ann Arbor Mich Wieman University of Michigan Fielding H. Yost Yost Ohio Wesleyan Michigan Wolverines Tilinola Wiemann

Nabens day’s joe race finishes with tight five

Gavuzzi finished in 8 hours 28 minutes 40 seconds. Hedeman of New York and Sam Riehman tied for second place. Giusto ImeK finished fourth and Saio Rth placed fifth in this unevenly reported event.

Joe Nabens Gavuzzi Heribert Hedeman New York Sam Riehman Giustoimek Saiorth Reigle Sweeney Rieele Dvorak Ohio Ph Cate

Newcomer Cunard to Debut in Decoration Day Speedway Race

Newcomer Cunard joins the field for the Decoration Day race at Indianapolis Speedway Thursday. He has raced dirt tracks nationwide and looks ahead with hope to his speedway debut.

Cunard Indianapolis Speedway

Monday baseball results from multiple leagues and games

American Association results show Indianapolis beating Columbus in a rain shortened game, and Milwaukee defeating St Paul while Kansas City lost to Sinnappaligs. National League action features Philadelphia beating Beston. Cincinnati defeating Chicago. Pittsburgh beating St. Louis. Chicago beating Detroit in two games.

Indianapolis Colmbus Louisville Yoleda Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul

Baseball and soccer matchups across major cities day

Brooklyn faces New York while Boston travels to Philadelphia. Chicago meets Pittsburgh and Cincinnati plays St Louis. American League games include Philadelphia at Boston, Cleveland at Chicago and St Louis at Detroit. New York visits Washington with Indiana at Columbus and Kansas City at Minneapolis. Milwaukee vs St Paul and Louisville at Toledo.

American Association Hansas City Necessasse Minneapolis St. Paul Eee Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia New York Boston Strooklyn Cincinnati AGIE Shiladelphia York Detroit Cleveland Waashington Brooklyn St. Louisa Washington Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Toledo

Forrester Clark’s varying athletic weights noted

Harvard athlete Forrester Clark is listed at 215 pounds for football, 290 pounds for crew, and 245 pounds for polo, reflecting sport specific weight records.

Forrester Clark Harvard

Pictorial Golf Instruction By J B Martin

Duncan notes there is no straight left arm in golf while a straight right forms a decisive punch in a well regulated swing. The right arm extends from impact to about a foot in front, supplying the punch and carrying the ball away.

Duncan Bell Syndrcate

Wisconsin Upsets Michigan In Big Ten Baseball Battle

Manu Rey Farber pitched four hitter as Wisconsin beat Michigan 4 to 2 in Madison. Evans powered the offense with a double and a triple driving in two runs and scoring twice. Michigan benefited from Wisconsin errors for both runs.

Madison Wis Manurey Farber Michigan Wisconsin Farber Wolverine Evans Bill McAfee

Bobcat freshman tracksters place third at Buckeye meet

The Bobcat freshmen finished third among nine teams at the Buckeye Telegraphic track meet held at Ohio Wesleyan. Miami and Wesleyan dominated events with multiple firsts, while Denison claimed a lone win in the two mile. Ohio State earned few top placings despite several seconds and thirds.

Chios Bobcat Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Miami Ohio Weeles An Denison Cincinnati Witten Ohio Wesleyan Wealeyan Kan

Young Driver Compatti Set for Fe Mile at Indianapolis

Mea follows racing for years and Eye regards Compatti as a favorite to finish among the first ten in the annual fe mile race at Indianapolis on Thursday. A short list of ambitious young pilots joins Compatti as potential top finishers in the event.

Compatti Indianapolis Mea

Watching the Spareram RRN Ends Streaks in Tight Games

United Press reports Josh Petty pitched Pittaburah Pirates to a 10 1 win over the St Louia Cardinals as Cincinnati broke a nine-game slide by beating Chicago Cubs 8 5. Phil Hen edged the Braves 2 1, Ray Penge limited the Ravens to five and seven hits, while Tate Falileas aided the White Sox with a 7 4 win and 5 4 win.

Josh Petty Pittaburah Braves Ray Penge Firaven Tate Faliliea Chicago White Sox Herrott Billi Ciscelis al Thomas Teama

Bobcat Nine Faces Marietta In Final Road Test

Hilo University baseball team travels to Marietta for a second clash with the Bobcats and Pioneers. A win today would boost hopes for second place and finish the season strong. the prior meeting ended with a 7 to 8 decision in favor of Miami University.

Marietta Hilo Lniversity I‘henshia Bobcat Pioneer Theins Ceocal Diamond Ach Peden Mia Gine Den Cincinnati Miami A ' Hilo Derfoot Trace Et Senate

Giants Ambitious Five Game Streak Test in Brooklyn

New York Giants, chasing a comeback, aim to extend a five game run as they open a four game series with Brooklyn. The meeting features pitching matchups including Dassy Coote and Bill Walk rate, with Pittsburgh and St Louis in pursuit behind the Pirates.

New York U.P Air and Nail Kia- York Giants Giants Brooklyn Dassy Coote Fins Bill

Featherweight Title Bout Highlighted by Knockout

Paris ref or French challenger Ame foully scores a knock in the featherweight title bout in Baltimore. Poster Brown of Baltimore withstands a third round challenge as the ten round match proceeds.

Paltimore A.am Foully France Brown Baltte

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