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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1930

Page

13

Grimes Seeks Final Ball in Braves Uniform

New York April 17. Indaunted by a transfer from pennant favorites to the Boston Braves Urleigh Grimes hopes to end his major league career with Boston. He says the Braves rebuilding will benefit from his experience and five years more mound work could help them win a flag as he eyeing a last major league stint.

New York U.P Pittsburgh Boston Braves Urleigh Grimes Braves Fuchs Grimes Unite Press Boston Ger McKechnie James Bill Doak Phil Douglas Ann Fillingim Ray Fisher Marvin Goodwin Clarence Mitchell Jck Rudolph Nationaleague Jack Quinn Redaber Hub Leonard A. W. Ayers Ray Caldwell Stan Coveleski Allen Russell Urban Shocker Lian Sotheron

Buckeyes Forecast Victory Over Pitt Panthers in Bowl Meet

Ohio State track camp reports strong prospects after an easy win over Ohio Wesleyan led by George Simpson who clocked 9.6 seconds in the 100 and 1.6 in the 220. Simpson and Dick Ockaway dominated their events while Hayes, Heintz, and others showed depth as the Buckeyes prep for a clash with Pittsburgh.

Columbus O.R Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Buckseye George Simpson Wesleyan Buckeye Pittsburgh Simpson Delaware Ohio Dick Ockaway Wen Uckeyes Hayes Ad Scarlet Grey Otter Hochman Felbinger Mant Ault Holston Hall Bolin Bruce Berry Gang Milt

Tilden Takes Neat Victory Over Kozeluh

In Beaulieu sur Mer France on April 17 William Tilden II defeated Karel Kozeluh 6-4 6-4 in an impromptu exhibition. Tilden, fresh from a Riviera tennis campaign, used powerful serves and backhands to outplay the professional challenger. The match drew spectators as Tilden invited Kozeluh to play while awaiting amateur rivals.

Beaulieu Sur Mer France Pril U.R William Tilden II Karel Kozeluh Mateur Tilden Amaeur Acion Kozeluh Riviera Tenis Frenchennis Federation Tilen

National League Standings and Wednesday Results

National League teams show New York 6 1.000 and Philadelphia 1.000. American League lists Detroit 1.060 and Chicago 1.000. American Association notes Louisville 1.006 and St Paul 1.000. Wednesday results: Louisville 5 Milwaukee 4. Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 1. St Louis 13 Chicago 3. Washington 5 Boston 4. other games postponed.

New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Sarsa Ice Chicago Pittsburgh Detroit Washington Boston Cleveland St. Louis Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Wednesy American League American Association St. Paul National League Brooklyn

Logan Klegers Smash Records In Alley Tilt

Logan bowling quintet set season marks defeating Nelsonville Glouster 3163 to 2813. Totals 3168 new three game high. 11385 pins in first contest establish new logan record. Phil Henderson led with 696, John Columber 644, Pete Beshara 680, George Burgess 623, Bruce Brandt 570. Glouster’s R Gormley led opponents with 685.

Logan Nelsonville Glouster Klegers Kliegers Phil Henderson John Columber Pete Beshara George Burgress Bruce Brandt R. Gormley Maples Waldo Wade Columbus Nelsonville-Glouster B. Gormley L. Adams J. Johnson Peer Ntr Enn B. Brandt J. Columber G. Burgess P. Henderson I. Beshara

Ten Trainers and Eight Jockeys Denied Kentucky Licenses

Kentucky racing officials deny licenses to ten trainers and eight jockeys ahead of spring trials at Lexington. Boots Darnell among the trainers denied as “unknown to the license commission.” Several jockeys’ applications tabled, signaling close scrutiny by the Kentucky State Racing Commission.

Lexington U.R Kentucky State Racing Commission Boots Darnell Roumania Darnell Middle West Kentucky Commission Illinois Turf Association Maryland Jockey Club Jockey Club of New York Phoenix Hotel

Kaye Don Abandons Record Bid After Speed Trial

Kaye Don sailed for England aboard the Cunard liner Aquitania after spending 50 000 dollars and weeks in unsuccessful attempts to break the world speed record with his Silver Bullet at Daytona Beach. He said he would return next year to try again.

New York U.P Kaye Don England Daytona Beach Fla

Rain Washes Out Quintet Of Major Games

Rain washes out five major league games as the Reds and Mets push to even the series. Weather postponements force a split doubleheader schedule while teams await a fresh date to resume play and resume the start of the season.

Redlegs Easmen

Heavyweight Boxers Face Slumps Amid Market Slide

The piece notes a sharp drop in beef prices affecting heavyweight contenders like Primo Carnera and Vittorio Campolo. It details Carnera’s unsteady fixing allegations, Campolo’s difficulty securing bouts due to high Garden guarantees, and mentions other heavyweights such as Tuffy Griffiths and Otto Von Porat amid a shrinking fight schedule and uncertain matchups.

Primo Carnera Vittorio Campolo John L. Sullivan Carnera Oakland Calif Primo Chevalier Leon Lee Campolo Madison Square Garden Humbert J. Fugazy Tom McArdie Garden Garden Can Break Even. ‘the Fans Are Wise To Senor Campolo Tuffy Griffiths Boston Jack Gagnon Otto von Porat Jack de Mare

Ohio to Have Hard Time in 1930 Football

Ohio University football coach Don Peden warned at a 1930 rodeo that nine players will graduate and six face probation, making next season challenging. He noted two promising backs and a strong line returnees, but expected tougher opponents and a less potent offense than last year.

Ohio University Don C. Peden University Peden Brammer Woolweaver Crammer Blosser Burke Griffith Goos Swindell Tarzinski Ohio Elmer Burritt Bryan Sammy Kaye Ohioans Tanno Shaffer Wanleas Johnson Ricey Rooney Doctor Fowler Chaves Berry

Ohioans to Attend Grid Meeting at Wittenberg College

Kenneth C. Hunt and Bernard E. Hughes of Lima plan to enroll in the summer coaching school at Wittenberg College Springfield now in its fourth year. Fighting Bob Zuppke of Illinois and Dr. F C Allen of Kansas will teach football and basketball respectively.

Ohio University Kenneth C. Hunt Bernard E. Hughes Lima Wittenberg College Springfield Bob" Zuppke Illinois University F. C. “Phog” Allen University of Kansas

Schmeling Announces Sail for Sharkey Bout

New York reports Max Schmeling will sail from Hamburg May 25 for his heavyweight title bout with Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium set for June 12, with arrival in New York on May 3.

New York Max Schmeling Hamburg Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium

Home Run Hitting Fly In Early Baseball Action

New York April 17 reports three games in which homer leaders included Walker for Cincinnati Bottomley of St Louis West and Bluege of Washington each hitting a homer as the season opened with limited playing time in both leagues.

George Kisher Buffalo St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Fisher Pete Donohue Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Washington Senators Boston Red Sox West Bluege New York Walker Cincinnati Bottomley Cardinals Washington

Whitney to award gold cup for Grand National

Mrs Payne Whitney will present a gold cup for annual competition in the Grand National Steeplechase at the Westchester autumn meeting. Sponsors will preserve a $10,000 added purse, on top of $18,000 offered by the Westchester Racing Association, making the American Grand National the richest steeplechase in the nation.

New York U.rhce- Mra Payne Whitney Westchester Racing Association National

Medill Beats Rose In Ten Round Cincinnati Bout

Joey Medill of Chicago out pointed Billy Rose of Cincinnati over ten rounds in a boxing bout here last night. Medill won 137 and Rose 141 in the local scoring.

Medill Cincinnati U.P Joey Medill Chicago Billy Rose

Marshall Wins Decisive Mat Bout to Edge Toward Title

Everett Marshall the heavyweight wrestler from La Junta Colorado defeated Bo Strangler Lewis in a finish match in Los Angeles to move closer to a title bout with Gus Sonnenberg. Lewis took the first fall in 32 minutes 28 seconds with his headlock but Marshall recovered to win the next two falls. The Strangler faded after Marshall escaped repeated headlocks and slammed Lewis to the mat in the second fall, winning in 10 minutes 21 seconds for a two falls to one victory.

Los Angeles Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Gus Sonnenberg Bo “Strangler Lewis Goluss Coloradean Marshall

Commission to file report on Carnera Chavalier bout inquiry

San Francisco reporters note that Charlen Traung of the California State Athletic Commission will present a full report to associate commissioners on Monday. The preliminary probe into the seventh round stoppage of last Monday’s fight has wrapped up and examines the events surrounding the bout.

San Francisco Calif Charlen Traung California State Athletic Commission Primo Carnera-Leon Chavalier Traung

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