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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1930

Page

11

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Ohio University overwhelms Marietta 18 to 1 in baseball opener

Ohio University pitchers cruised past Marietta with 14 bases on balls and wildfielding as the Bobcats routed the Pioneers 18 to 1 at Ohio Field. Weinstock Weinstock Boone Reynolds and Davies controlled the game while Marietta’s trio of starters struggled in the opener.

Marietta Ohio University Ohio Field Pioneers Don Drumm Pioneer

Large Crowds Urged for Logan Grade Schools Track Meet

Logan April 16. County superintendent J W Coleman urges large attendance at the grade schools field meet to be held Saturday in Logan. Twenty events for boys and girls bring representatives from every district. eliminations will select district finalists for keen competition as grade schools close Friday.

Logan J. W. Coleman

Logan Deserted On Opening Day Of Ball Season

Logan residents missed work as Columbus played the opening game of the American Association schedule drawing attention from Estel Crabtree of Nelsonville and Eugene Trace of Ohio University who are on the Columbus Club roster. Local officials and citizens, including Mayor Fiias J. Bright, Deputy L. F. Hammond and others, attended the event at Neil Park.

Logan Columbus American Association Columbus Senators Neil Park Estel Crabtree Nelsonville Eugene Trace Ohio University Columbus Club Fiias J. Bright L. F. Hammond John E. Canty Joseph Ea €Ward Schull A. E. Huls Fred E. Huls

Gate receipts too small spark boxing tragedy at Coliseum

In St Louis on April 16 Jack De Mave the Holland veteran vanished after claiming his twenty percent share would not cover meals for the week. Otto Von Porat the Norwegian heavyweight prospect fought on as managers urged refunds for disappointed patrons.

ST. Louis U.P Jack de Mave Otto von Porat de Mave von Porat

Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues

American Association results include Columbus over St. Paul, Toledo over Minneapolis, Indianapolis over Kansas City, Louisville over Milwaukee, with rain at others. National League tallies Pittsburgh over Cincinnati, Chicago over St Louis and New York over Boston. American League scores show Philadelphia, New York and others, with Cleveland at Chicago postponed by rain. Two games and multiple matchups set for Wednesday across both leagues.

American Association Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Washington Detroit Cleveland American Association St. Paul Totedo Yen Itsburgh Boston Haves Eeane von Tleveland

Memorial Day Derby to Allow Record fortythree Cars

New York April 16 Forty three cars will start in the Memorial Day Derby at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May under a special AAA ruling. The Indianapolis track allows one car per 8380 feet but the larger two man cars and track size led to the higher field.

New York U.P Indianapolis Motor Speedway American Automobile Association Indianapolis

Cuba defaulted in Davis Cup tennis tourney

Mexico City report that the Cuban Lawn Tennis Association will default from the first round of Davis Cup play. Roberto Estrada of the Mexican Association announced the withdrawal. Mexico will now face the winner of the United States versus Canada in the second round.

Mexico City U.R Mexico Cuban Lawn Tennis Association Roberto Estrada Cuba United States

Opening Day Lineups Show Wide Roster Changes Across Leagues

On opening day at the Polo Grounds 45 000 fans watched Eddie Marshal debut for the New York Giants. Veteran stars Eddie Roush Wallie Roett er George Lister and others took seats while rookies Johnny Neun and Bill Sweeney earned new roles. Several longtime players faced shifts or minor leaguering as injuries illnesses and competition reshaped lineups across the circuit.

New York U.A Polo Grounds Eddie Marshal Baserman New York Giants Marshall Andy Cohen Giants Rogers Hornsby Eddie Roush Indiana Wallie Roetter St. Loui George Lister Boston Braves Johnny Neun Gus Suhr Pirates Clarence Blair Cubs Bart Sheely Norman McMillan Bob Meusel Harry Heilmann Cincinnati Reds Lloyd Waner Piet Traynor Ernest Orsatti Cards Pinkey Whitney Phillies Phil Todt Boston Red Sox Bill Sweeney Sparky Adams Chicago Pittsburgh Andy High St. Louis Cardinals Harry Davis Phils

Ohta Beats Marietta On 18-14 Inning Tale

Ohta edged Marietta 18 to 14 in a high scoring game. Koterba War shower Root Davies doubled. Burke and Koterba tripled. errors and walks shaped the late innings. Moody Young Trace Boone and Reynolds pitched for the respective teams with multiple hits and base runners throughout.

Weinstock Mioterba Roond Schreiber Y Boone Partle Kalkosch Brown Warshower Boone Bobcats Ohioatters Mr.oone Reyolds Burke Brink Young Koerba Feld Root Kalkch Maple Ore Kalklosch Koterba Reynolds Marietta Schreiber Kalklosch Betta Onackson Gazdia Davies Scoreackson Moody Ohio Race Uny West Virginia Soterba Wild Farren Riggs Denk Mosdy Trace Beveridge

Tennis Star Helen Wills Moody Plans Art Focus in New Phase

In New York, famous tennis ace Helen Wills Moody shifts from sport to art after a Grand Central galleries show. She sold twenty of twenty nine sketches of tennis figures and said art may become her main career while tennis remains a sideline. She noted her husband Frederick Moody quit tennis but plays squash and plans a California coast voyage as she eyes Europe for painting.

New York U.P Poker Face Helen Wills Moody San Francisco Grand Central Art Galleries Art Frederick Moody California Europe

Four Clubs to Stay on Road During Month

The International League opens its 46th season with games in four Southern cities. Toronto Montreal Buffalo and Rochester will remain on the road for three weeks to dodge bad weather. The circuit signs stronger clubs and the 1930 race looks close. Nick Allen is the only new manager, starting at Jersey City after winning pennants in two other leagues.

New York International League Toronto Montreal Buffalo Rochester Nick Allen Jersey City

Brown takes decision in Morgan tilt

In Toledo last night Panama bantam Al Brown won on the judges decision in the seventh round of a 16 round bout with Kayo Morgan of Toledo. Referee Ollie Picard stopped the fight as Morgan was clearly outclassed after early rounds. Pee Wee Wilson beat Bobby Allen in another bantam bout.

Toledo U.P al Brown Panama Kayo Morgan

Ruth Doubles for Only Hit on First Day

Philadelphia April 16 Babe Ruth baseball's highest paid player did little toward earning his 80000 salary in yesterday's opening game. The Babe had a double in four times up with a line drive out and a foul ball and a score on an error.

Philadelphia U.P Babe Ruth Babe Ioning Haas Fox Miller

Athletics and Cubs Pound Ball Hard for First Wins

The World Champion Philadelphia Athletics won 6 3 against the New York Yankees as Connie Mack urged a fast start in April. Chicago Cubs opened the NL season with 8 0 win over the St Louis Cardinals and other early actions included Lester Sweetland beating Letty Clark in a 1 0 Phillies win over the Brooklyn Robins and a 8 3 Giants win over the Braves.

Athletics Cubs Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Philadelphia Yankees al Simmons Lester Sweetland Letty Clark Phillies Brooklyn Robina Fred Leach Eddie New York Giants Braves

Carnera Faces Inquiry Over Oakland Victory Controversy

Primo Carnera's post bout appearance drew crowds in San Francisco while California Athletic Commission continued investigations into his win over Leon Chevalier in Oakland. Commissioner Traung collects testimony including Bob Perry's towel incident and Chevalier's threat claim. Frank Churchill, Carnera's western representative, testified he did not speak with Perry between rounds.

San Francisco U.R Primo Carnera California Athletic Commission Leon Chevalier Oakland Charles Traung Carnera Chevalier Bob Perry Chavaller Perry Kaye Traung Frank Churchill Churchill Chevaliers

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