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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1926

Page

10

Cleveland Rosenblooms Aim to Tighten World Title Bid

Cleveland returns to action to defend their lead in the World's Series against the Brooklyn Superbas after a 36 to 33 comeback win in front of 8,000 at the Public Auditorium. Brooklyn, led 22 to 19 at halftime, will meet Cleveland again tonight before traveling to New York for two more games with a possible fifth to be held in a neutral city.

Cleveland Cleveland Rosenblooms Brooklyn Superbas Rosenblooms Brooklyn Paul Fitting Russell Cleveland Guard WTAM New York Suey Vow Sagectioeses Kerr Lg. Seamen É Bussell Rs. A Beeooe Voveenmowey Wevesll Lyn G. F. Pts Bdevocvoveveee Ooney BeeeGeeovresere Voss Pley Geevee Reece

Ohio Varsity Nine resumes wet practice after layoff

The Ohio University baseball team returned to Ohio Field for batting, infield drills, and a freshman game after six days of rain. Beazel and Theison led batting against Grover's nine while Beazel Wise Bayless and Over formed a strong infield. Outfield weakness showed as Thelgon Shields and Fuller Sweeny filled gaps. Greer also out. A forecasted game with Miami will test the squad if weather permits practice.

Ohio University Ohio Field Beazel Theison Grover Ohio Wise Bayless Thelgon Benny Shields Fuller Sweeny Greer Miami Peden

Question Box Contacts for Sports Inquiries

Readers can write to John B Foster for baseball Lawrence Perry for amateur sports and Fair Play for boxing and professional sports at 814 Worth Building, WW. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply. otherwise questions are answered in this column.

John B. Foster Lawrence Perry Worth Building

Young athlete seeks world junior records after Hampden Sydney times

A 17 year old ran the 440 dash in 52 2 5 and the 220 in 23 2 5 at Hampden Sydney in inter class and triangular meets. The reply: no world or national junior records for him, but he is a promising runner.

Hampden Sydney College Richmond Randolph Macon

German chemists forge synthetic diamonds in breakthrough

A group of German researchers announces a method to produce synthetic diamonds, addressing a long-standing hurdle in authentic diamond manufacturing. The process promises scalable production and potential disruption to the gem and industrial markets.

All American High School Five Released

All American teams named with first team selections: Welch Westport and OConnor Fargo leading the five. Second and third teams include players from Kansas Oklahoma Texas South Dakota and Minnesota, spanning multiple states and schools.

Welch Westport Kansas City

Entries Open For Mansfield Race Meet Extended Two Weeks

Entries for the Ohio Shortship circuit local race meet in Mansfield on June 14 were extended two weeks after a meeting of stewards and circuit officials. Marion Canton Akron attended with Cleveland and Toledo officials as harness horse association rules were adopted.

Mansfield Ohio Marion Canton Akron Cleveland Toledo

Glouster Legion Team Prepares For Opening Game

Glouster Ohio April 8 Daily practice sessions are under way as the Glouster American Legion baseball team gets ready for the season opener against Newark next Sunday. A capacity crowd is expected if weather permits. Improvements include grandstand repairs and a larger playing area with a moved back fence. Newark brings a strong lineup including Johnny Jones Bakes Hanna Hartman Robertson and newcomers Sagle and Nadelson from recent stints with Zanesville and the Columbus Senators respectively.

Glouster Ohio Glouster American Legion Newark Johnny Jones Bakes Hanna Hartman Robertson Sagle Zanesville Nadelson Columbus Senators Georgia

Walker Wins Over Browning Three Times

In Columbus on Wednesday night Canadian wrestler George Walker defeated Jim Browning for the third time, taking two straight falls at 223 pounds. Charlie Grip won from Sailor Burke in 9:80 at 151, and Lee Alexander beat Charles Harbaugh after 11 minutes. Harold Simms defeated Babe Stanford in light weight, while Lee Ferguson fell to Ray Steinmetz in 1:37. The U.S. Bureau of Standards studies marble cleaning methods to assess stone damage.

Columbus George Walker Jim Browning Kansan Charlie Grip Sailor Burke Cincinnati Lee Alexander Michigan Charles Harbaugh Shawnee Harold Simms Babe Stanford Logan Lee Ferguson Ray Steinmetz

Glouster brings trio of pitchers for season opener

Al Schwietzer is known for not losing with his teams. Glouster will start Withem Murphy and Grimm as three strong pitchers for the first game. Chessire is ready to take the mound anytime. Manager White of the Legion is pushing for a victory.

al Schwietzer Glouster Withem Murphy Grimm Chessire White The Legion

Anti Rickard Sentiments Intensify in Boxing Controversy

Report from New York dated April 8 describes a rising anti Rickard sentiment among rival promoters led by Charley Stoneham Humbert Fugazy and associates. The dispute centers on Delaney Berlenbach negotiations and possible influence over fighters like Harry Wills with Rickard facing the field.

Davis J. Walsh New York Big Madison Square Garden Rickard Charley Stoneham Humbert J. Fugazy Jack Delaney

Quincy Votes For Boxing Law In Illinois

Quincy Illinois approved the proposed boxing and wrestling bill by 2089 to 894, paving the way for ten round bouts in cities voting for the law at the April 13 election. Chicago proponents hailed the result as a milestone for the state.

Chicago Quincy Ill Illinois

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