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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1928

Page

9

Retirement suit could redefine Tgomasey deal if verdict goes against him

George Kirks reports on a Newark and federal court dispute where former manager Jack Kearns sues to nullify or modify terms of a Dempsey engagement. The case centers on contract interpretation, witness tampering claims, and potential consequences for future bouts and a possible payout.

George Kirks Jack Kemine Mduussan Dempsey Kearn Dempsey Bemyps Kearns Bunyon Newark N. J Jain C. Knox Dempesey Knox Kearn Kerr Stempsey Gene Tone KnouDome

Frantic Baseball Scores From Friday Card

National League results include Chicago 2 Cincinnati 0 and Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 1. Shwauken and Pant update weather rain affected several games while Toledo and Minneapolis regions report unsettled conditions.

Columbus Toledo Minneapolianapal National Leagu Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Phildelphia Shwauken Pant Rain Bastos Washington Boston Gaston Bradley Derry New York Philadelphia Post Doulava AL Petroit Heveland Petra Hudlin Sewell Stoner Hargrave Woodall American Association Kan

Figures In the Day's Sport News

Joe Judge drives four hits in four appearances as Washington Senators open season against Boston Red Sox amid trade rumors and Sisler acquisition. George Martin, Washington State College star, posts 24 feet in broad jump as Olympic hopes rise. Harry Steel, ex Ohio State athlete, qualifies for 1925 American team trials after 1924 Olympic pants.

Washington Senators Joe Judge Boston Red Sox Judge Senators George Sisler Browns Bucky Harris Cleveland Sisler Joe George Martin Washington State College Amsterdam de Hart George Martinbard Hastiparta Ohio Ohio State University Harry Steel Steel Ohio State Agricultural College Paris

Shawnee and Straitsville Form New Shawnee New Straitsville Baseball Team

Shawnee and New Straitsville form one of Southeastern Ohio’s strongest new baseball outfits this season. Fred D. Wise leads as boss with Wil arranging a fast roster, including ex stars from nearby American Legion and Draise teams, as Perry County anticipates a top club. The team opens its season in April with new uniforms provided and a schedule set with Ohio and West Virginia clubs.

Southeastern Ohio Shawnee New Straitsville Ohio West Virginia Fred D. Wise Perry Wil Southern Ohio J. Jan and Smith American Legion i’Dickey” Jones Ganesville Marker Griffith Junction City Mathews Brothers Wile Erry Com

Brace-face Ponca City youth aims for boxing fame

A six foot four inch 196 pound Ponca City youngster quits roustabout work to pursue boxing. In his first pro bout he KO’d Big Sid Terris in under two minutes, followed by a knockout of Joe Burke. His next match is against Sully Montzome as rain and scores roll in from major league games and Cornell's 3 2 win over St Bonaventure.

Babe Hunt Ponca City Oklahoma Big Sid Terris Terris Ben Pound Joe Burke Detroi Alvin Hunt Sully Montzome Nelsonville Donald Smith Donald James Smith Vilentiys al Comers Columbus

Devlin, Columbus Boxer Wins by Knockout in Fort Hayes Bout

Devlin from Columbus fought at Fort Hayes in a welterweight match. O Malley landed a knockdown shot in the sixth round. Other local fighters listed include Heathfield Wright and Bert Heathfield.

Columbus Devlin Davia Ohle Fort Hayes Toe O'Malley Clyde Treme Atalisa Micheld Bert Heathfield Cotus Jiminy Wright Dayton

Pennant Fates May Rest Upon Two Pitchers

Urban Shocker of the Yankees and Vic Aldridge of the Giants may decide pennant outcomes. Both clubs boast strong lineups but their fortunes hinge on whether these reluctant hurlers join their teams and reach form. Miller Huggins and John McGraw could miss title aims if pitching stalls persist.

George Bkirbley United Press New York Urban Shocker New York Yankees Vic Aldridge New York Giants Yankees Giants Shocker Aldridge Miller Huggins

Artie Nehf Impresses as Cubs Triumph Over Reds

Friday's action highlights Artie Nehf as a key find for the Windy City, returning to form with the Cubs win over the Reds. Other notable performances include Babe Ruth's clutch double for the Yankees, Lou Gehrig's homer and triple, and strong shows from Rogers Hornsby and the Athletics as rain and slow grounds limit some games.

Babe Ruth Yankees Lou Gehrig Tris Speaker Athletics Patty Cobb Rogers Hornsby Braves Madaine Harry Heilmann Detroit

Reds Defeat Pirates Push Toward NL Standings

Rain-shortened Saturday action sees the Cincinnati Reds top Pittsburgh 6 to 0 as Red Lucas allows five hits. St Louis Cardinals fall to Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 while Cleveland Indians beat Detroit 6 to 2. Other games halted by weather with no final.

New York Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardingals Chicago Cubs Red Lucas Pirates Reds Pittsburgh Sheriff Blake Cardinals Fredily Maguire Cubs Grimm Brooklyn Cleveland Indians Tigers Detroit Gaston Tradley Washington Senators Boston Yankees Athletics Philadelphia Growns White Sox Chicago

Visitors Edge Redmen With Errors In 13 Run Rally

Ohio University visitors used fielding miscues to pace a 13 run scoring burst against the Redmen in a college baseball game. Barfoot started for Ohio, gave way to Hess and Engh, as timely hits and misplays led to the large inning and a Bobcat win.

O. U Redmen

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