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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1928

Page

7

Ohio University Intramurals Open With Baseball Scores

Intramurals at Ohio University began in earnest in the Men's Gymnasium with fraternity teams competing in indoor baseball. Theta Chi A beat Phi Delta Theta A 7 to 1, Tau Sigma Delta A defeated Phi Kappa Tau A 7 to 3, and Tau Sigma Delta B beat Rho Mu Phi B 6 to 0. Tau Kappa Epsilon A and B won two games over Sigma Phi A and B, 8 to 4 and 6 to 0 respectively. Games run nightly 7 to 10, with a schedule including Alpha Delta Beta vs Ambda Chi Alpha B, Beta Theta vs Gamma Gamma Gamma A, and others. Non-fraternity teams are encouraged to form entries. The cross-country meet is set for November 24 on the varsity course. Director W. T. Troutwein leads, assisted by managers Willard Brugler and James Palda.

Ohio University Theta Chi Phi Delta Theta Phi Kappa Tau Tau Sigma Delta Rho Mu Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Sigma Phi Sig Alpha Delta Beta Denison W. T. Troutwein Willard Brugler James Palda

King Tut Wins in Minneapolis Boxing Show

In Minneapolis King Tut defeated Billy Petrolle by decision in a 135 pound bout. In Seattle Jock Malone and Georgie Dixon fought to a draw while Bobby Eber and Sailor Willie Gordon also drew in featherweight action. In Portland Armand Emanuel beat Oliver Lohman in a heavyweight clash. In New York Dominick Petrone, a featherweight title hopeful, was KO'd in the ninth by Lou Moscowitz after a nine count.

Minneapolis King Tut Billy Petrolle Duluth New York Dominick Petrone Lou Moscowitz Patsy Haley Petrone

Georgia Tech Prepares For Notre Dame Clash In Atlanta

NEA Service Sports Writer notes the annual Georgia Tech Notre Dame meeting, with Tech aiming to end six straight losses to the Irish. Tech is undefeated, Notre Dame has one defeat, and both teams show strong early form as they head to Atlanta for the big game.

Georgia Tech Notre Dame Knute Rockne Golden Tornado Atlanta New Orie Navy Tulane New Orleans Wallace Wade Alabama Thomasson Mizell Durant Randolph Wisconsin Middle West

Lottie Moore Schoemmer Breaks Indoor Endurance Record

Mrs Lottie Moore Schoemmer claimed the indoor pool endurance record in New York at 6 01 am after starting at 12 45 pm Sunday in the Park Central Hotel tank. Her managers said she would continue swimming until she reaches 72 hours.

New York U.R Lottie Moore Schoemmer Park Central

Gridmen Prep As Freshmen Stand Out In Practice

Coach Peden drills a freshmen squad against a first string, highlighting standout backfield players Gabriel of Piqua Moxley of Mt Vernon and Sadow sky of Cleveland while noting line prospects Christ iman of Mt Vernon and Bemont of Canton. Some injured players still show creditable effort.

Mason Gabriel Piqua Moxley Mt. Vernon Kepler Wellington Sadowsky Cleveland Christiman Bemont Canton Lst

New Faces, Lineup Moves Hit Several Colleges

Bethany adds Thompson and Buttermore to lineup replacing Burwell and Marietta. Army scrubs use Harvard plays in scrimmage causing concern for Captain Biff Jones ahead of Crimson game. Princeton revises lineup to face Lehigh. Georgetown eyes West Virginia Weslayan test to gauge NYU. Yale Eli line strengthened with Greene and Hall return from injury. Minnesota trains in field house amid rain ahead of Chicago tilt. Indiana drills overhead attack after poor passing showing against Michigan.

Bethany W. W Thompson Buttermore Burwell Marietta

Cheerleader Hurt At Game At Wittenberg College

Springfield report says a Wittenberg College cheerleader, Robert Morris, tore ligaments in his left leg after leaping during a 18 to 12 loss to Ohio last Saturday. Teammates Tink Ulrich Captain Robert Miller Bill Edwards Homer McFadden also injured as Wittenberg eyes fall schedule against Cincinnati Denison Miami Wesleyan and Mt Union.

Wittenberg College Robert Morris Wittenberg Ohio Tink” Ulrich Robert Miller Bill Edwards Homer McFadden Bobcats Ulrich Massillon Cincinnati Denison Miami Wesleyan Mt. Union Buckeye

Notre Dame Faces Reserve Players Participation Challenge

South Bend Indiana Coach Knute Rockne must limit varsity workload as he prepares reserves for potential varsity games. He believes the regulars have been overworked this week, prompting a plan to balance practice and game readiness.

South Bend Ind Knute Rockne Notre Dame

Northwestern back Holmer sidelined by lame back

Evanston Ill Holmer star backfield man out of practice with lame back John Archer likely to start at Kentucky game Saturday if Holmer cannot play

Evanston, Ill Holmer Northwestern University John Archer Kentucky

Logan Eleven Prepares For Jackson Team

Logan high school football under Coaches Ted Sawyer and George Cook drills for Friday’s game with Jackson high school. After an open date eased minor injuries from New Straitsville, key players Roberts and Thorne remain out. Newcomer Notestone shows promise in the backfield alongside Bill Kuhn's return, with Blum and Bond adding depth to the line and rotation.

Logan Jackson High School Logan High School Ted Sawyer George Cook New Straitsville Roberts Thorne Jackson Sawyer Notestone Bill Kuhn Lancaster High S’riday Blum Bond

Columbus grappler Glenn Wade faces John Pesek on weekly mat card

Columbus on October 1 features Columbia wrestler Glenn Wade meeting Nebraska Tigerman John Pesek, who enters as the favorite in the weekly mat card.

Columbus U.P Glenn Wade Columbus Grappler John Pesek Nebraska “Tigerman Pesek

Long Distance Men to Meet Denison Here Homecoming

Ohio University cross country to run against Denison University as part of Home Coming Day activities. Denison brings captain Harold Pyle and Jimmy Schaal, plus Harold Moulter and William Egensberger in strong form. Ohio fields twelve runners under coach Bill Herbert aiming for a record season.

Denison Ohio University Denison University Ohio Harold Pyle Somerdale Jimmy Schaal Logan Harold Moulter Hamilton William Egensberger Cleveland Bill Herbert

Stagg Eyes Miracle as Chicago Puts Hurtful Week Behind

Chicago University faces Minnesota with nearly half the squad sidelined by illness. Top players Cansle Leyers Wieslow Priess and Strauss are out, testing Stagg’s coaching reputation as he seeks a big upset.

Chicago Chicago University Minnesota Alonzo Stagg Cansle Leyers Wieslow Priess Strauss

Buckeyes Tighten Scrimmage as Michigan Looms

Ohio State coach Doc Wilce led secret practice ahead of the Michigan game. The squad ran A1 A2 and AS drills against reserves on two fields while officials prepared for a 90 000 fan crowd. Three injured players Ashelyl Kernskamp and Kriss were in uniform and expected to start. Ticket scalping drove prices up from 8 to around 10.

Columbus Doc Wilce Ohio State Michigan Wilce Ashelyl Kernskamp Kriss

Kaplan Pepper s Way To Victory

Louis Kid Kaplan of Meriden former world featherweight champion fought in the lightweight ranks and defeated Bruce Viewers of New Rochelle in a ten round New Haven bout. Kaplan weighed 134 pounds while Viewers weighed 135 pounds.

New Haven

Cubs owner Hammers Hornsby deal with cash offer

Chicago owner A R Wrigley said he would pay as much as 200000 dollars for Rogers Hornsby of Boston but would not part with many Cub players. He noted Boston’s Emil Fuchs wanted several Cubs in the deal, and that the plan hinged on Manager Joe McCarthy. Wrigley added it would be foolish to wreck the Cub team for one hitter.

Chicago A.R William Wrigley Chicago Cubs Rogers Hornsby Boston Cub Wrigley Hornsby Emil Fuchs Boston Braves Fuchs Joe McCarthy

Tincup Released Again By Louisville

Louisville officials announced the release of pitcher Ben Tincup who spent last season with the Chicago Cubs and was released by Louisville again.

Tincup Louisville Ben Tincup Chicago Cubs

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