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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1927

Page

9

Tunney Trained To Perfection Faces Dempsey Test

Gene Tunney, hailed as trained to perfection, faces an imminent challenge from Jack Dempsey in a high stakes match. Reports praise Tunney’s youthfulness and confidence, while noting Dempsey’s improved form and mental edge. Odds favor Dempsey, but Tunney projects stronger punch accuracy and conditioning through recent training regimes. The bout structure and surrounding hype emphasize a peak showdown in boxing’s heavyweight division.

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Senators Triumph as Indians Name Honorees in Ceremony

Washington defeated Cleveland 9 0 in a day long event when President Clark Griffith and manager Stanley Harris led a ceremony inducting tribal names for Walter Johnson Sam Rice Goose Gostin Tris Speaker and others into the Blackfoot Indian tribe. A tribal dance accompanied the formal names being bestowed amid the baseball action.

Senators Washington U.R Cleveland Clark Griffith Stanley Harris Walter Johnson Sam Rice Gostin Tris Speaker

La Coste Defeats Tilden For First Foreign Champion Title

In Forest Hills Rene La Coste won the national tennis championship by defeating William Tilden 11-9 6-3 11-9. The match drew 15,000 fans who paid tribute to a veteran rival as La Coste became the first foreign champion to win the American title in back-to-back years.

George Kirkley United Press Forest Hills U.2 Rene la Coste William T. Tilden la Coste Tilden Legion Vicory la Costé Love

Grange Leader Louis J Taber Seeks Ohio Governor Nomination

Louis J Taber of Columbus master of the National Grange says he will seek the Republican nomination for governor of Ohio. He spoke at a county grange picnic in Portsmouth and pledged to serve the public to the utmost of his ability if nominated.

National Grange Ohio Portsmouth Louis, J. Taber Columbus

Americans honor fallen 30 thousand in France ceremony

In Suresnes France on Sept 17 a large gathering saluted thirty thousand American soldiers who died in France. Attendees included American Legion national commander Howard F. Savage and French and American officers such as Generals Gouraud De Beney Rageau and Hart. They paid tribute at the American cemetery beside marble headstones marking the fallen.

Suresnes France American Legion Rom Persluing Foch Howard FP. Savage Gouraud de Beney Rageau Hart

Huskies Coach Defends At Match Point In Teenth Game

Nelsonville event notes coach Wend challenges any man over 60 in Athens County to a horseshoe pitching contest for the county championship. Wend also offers a string of six to eight pitchers to match with any local teams.

Nelsonville Lewis Wend

Taylor Named Line Coach To Assist Peden At Ohio

John Tarzan Taylor renowned Ohio State star guard of 1931 and All Western Guard has been hired by Ohio University as line coach to aid Football Coach Don Peden. Taylor comes from Hamline University St Paul Minnesota bringing a strong playing and coaching record. Professor O C Bird and Peden expect Taylor to strengthen the 1927 1928 Ohio University football squad.

John “Tarzan Taylor Ohio State University Ohio University Don Peden Taylor Hamlin University St. Paul Minnesota O. C. Bird

Heat Interferes Logan Football Tryouts

Excessive heat at Logan High School disrupted training this week and slowed player development under Coach Harley Meyer. Ray Zanner and Charles Disbonnett reported as heavy line candidates with captain Fox. Backfield contenders include Pierce Geary, Foy Blosser, Spencer, and others vying for roles at fullback and quarterback.

Logan Logan High School Harley Meyer Ray Zanner Charles Disbonnett Fox Pierce Woodgeard Foy Blosser Spencer Sam Bright Ralph Gordon Kermit Blosser Elder Martin

Southeastern League Meets Harshman Repeats as Leader

Logan reports a 300 by John Columber at local alleys, first perfect score of the season, with Charles Achauer adding a 225. Southeast Ohio athletic league endorses Harshman for third straight year as president. Wellston’s McDaniels named secretary treasurer. Football and basketball schedules to be set. officials certified for league play. DeHart Hubbard breaks own world long jump record with 26 feet 3 1/4 inches at a public meet in Cincinnati. AAU expected to confirm mark.

Logan Dewiler John Columber Columber Charles Achauer Acheela Ohie Stichetic League Welten F. E. Harshman Principel Athens High School Siectell McDaniels Wellston R. W. Finkterwald Es Dehart Hubbard Cincinnate

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