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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1927

Page

7

Yanks Clinch 3 0 Shutout Behind Reuther Two Hits

Dutch Reuther led the New York Yankees with two hits in three at bats and pitched a shutout in a 3 0 win over Boston. Jarriss of the Red Sox allowed 11 hits as New York rolled. Milston Gaston nearly matched Reuther with six hits and a homer in a 6 4 Browns win. Blas Blanenship drove in all Sox runs with a double and a homer. Thurston shaded Philadelphia 4 0 for Washington while Muddy Ruel collected three singles. Cleveland topped Detroit 3 2 as Levsen exited injured in the ninth. Cy Williams homered as the Pallies beat Brooklyn 7 3. Giants beat Braves 11 10 in 11 innings. Pirates crushed Cubs 9 1 as Hartnett homered.

Estpross Dutch Reuther New York Yankees Agaist Boston Jarriss Red Sox Yanks Milston Gaston St. Louis Browns Reuther Ted Blankenship White Sox Gaston Blanenship Browns Thurston Washington Senators Philadelphia Muddy” Ruel Washington Cleveland Detroit Dutch Levsen Tigers Buckeye Pallies Cy Willams Brooklyn New York Giants Boston Braves Giants New York Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Hartnett Cub Indians W. L. Pet Pittsburgh Levsen Holloway Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati W. L B.R Tavener Asser McManus Manush Cheveland Fothingil Hellmann Css Warner Woodgill American Association Club Ingo bRuhle Ee Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Jamieson Indianapolis Cal Spurgeon Louisville Renee A Burns J. Sewell Nets Ll. Sewell Latake Philadelp Heilmann

Cochran Shines in Chicago Exhibition Billiards

Welker Cochran, world balk-line billiard champion, swept an exhibition in Chicago. He won 200 to 89 in six innings with an unfinished run of 154, then followed with two winning runs of 104 and 196 in the evening.

Cochran Chicago Welker Ave McCandress

Babies Creep to Death in Pueblo Fire

Two infants named Colen Robert and Henry Rowan aged unknown perished after creeping near a fire. Firefighters found them burned to death in Pueblo. Authorities probe how the tragedy occurred and whether supervision failed.

Death Pueblo Colen Robert Henry Rowan

Sicking Returns to Pirates After Indianapolis Stint

Sick ing is back with the Pittsburgh Pirates after a purchase from Indianapolis at manager Donie Bush's request. His earlier season with Indianapolis was noted as a key factor in that club’s success. Bre Sicking returns to action with Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Sicking Indianapolis Donie Bush Bre Sicking

Browne to Learn Amateur Golf Eligibility Today

New York report says Mary K Browne former national tennis champion has joined Westchester women's golf and tennis club as tennis pro and may learn today if she remains eligible for amateur golf tournaments. The American Golf Association executive committee will decide at its meeting here. Browne reportedly left amateur status last year to join C Pyle's professional troupe led by Suzanne Lenglen and earned about $30 000 on the tour. Jack Hutchinson named golf professional at Westchester club.

New York Mary K. Browne Natonal West Chester American Golf Association Miss Browne C. C. Pyle Suzanne Lenglen Jack Hutchinson Westchester Club

Baseball Writers announce NL Most Valuable Player committee

The committee to pick the National League MVP for this year was announced by Bert Whitman of the Boston Herald. Whitman will chair the panel, joining representatives from major papers including the Boston Globe, Brooklyn Eagle, Cincinnati Times-Star, Chicago Journal, New York Times, Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Press, and St Louis Times.

New York Baseball Writers Bert Whitman Boston Herald Baseball Writers’ Association of America Whitman James O. O'Leary Boston Globe It. J. Holmes Brooklyn Eagle Frank Grayson Cincinnati Times- Star James Crusinberry Chicago Journal James R. Harrison New York Times Stoney McLinn Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger Ralph Davis Pittsburgh Press Sid Keener St. Louis Times

Stagg Praises Thomas as Future Haskell Fullback

Chicago coach Alonzo Stagg, who trained John Thomas for three years, says the 1922 All American back will “make ’em sit up and notice” at Haskell next fall. He calls Thomas the greatest fullback Chicago has had and predicts a bright future for him at Haskell.

Chicago John Thomas Haskell Indians Alonzo Stagg Thomas Haskell

Jess Petty to Undergo an Operation

New York April 18 Jess Petty star southpaw of the Brooklyn Robins is in the Skene Sanitarium with a sudden attack of appendicitis and will undergo an operation. Fred Hanlon secretary wired Manager Wilbert Robinson in Philadelphia. Petty who pitched and won the opening game against the Boston Braves was defeated by Philadelphia Saturday. He complained of pains after the game and did not join the team to Philadelphia. The operation will incapacitate the star for at least two months.

New York Jess Petty Brooklyn Robins Skene Fred Hanlon Wilbert Robinson Philadelphia Petty Dodger Boston Braves Brooklyn Hanlon

Stribling Beats Ross In 1¢ Round Decision In Buffalo

In Buffalo on April 19 Young Stribling of Atlanta won a decision over Benny Ross of Buffalo in 1¢ rounds. Stribling weighed 174% and Ross 176%. Local fighter Jimmy Slattery defeated Lew Chester and Willie Lavin beat Johnny Carey in six round preliminaries.

Buffalo N. Y Young Stribling Atlanta Benny Ross Stribling Ross Jimmy Slattery Lew Chester Philadelphia Willie Lavin Johnny Carey Erie

Orange-Crush Beverage Praised At AMA Show

More than 14,000,000 pounds of fresh oranges will be used this season by the Orange-Crush Company to produce its juice rich beverage. The drink blends orange juice with peel zest, fruit acids, natural color, cane sugar and carbonated water, warning the public to ask for the genuine product.

Ornge-Crush Company American Medical Association

Safe and Contents Stolen From Belfast Home

Robert Colvin reported to police that thieves took his 300 pound safe and all its contents from his Belfast residence.

Belfast Robert Colvin

Bud Taylor Retains Bantam Title with Fifth-R Round KO

Los Angeles reports Bud Taylor the world's champion bantamweight retained his title by knocking out Young Matinalist, a Filipino challenger, in the fifth round of a ten round scheduled bout.

Los Angeles U.P Bud Taylor Young Matinalist

Hunt Wins California Open in Playoff Title Defense

Willie Hunt er of the Brentwood club Los Angeles defeated Harold Sampson of Burlingame Country club in an 18 hole playoff to retain the California Open golf title. Both finished regulation at 302 with Hunt er securing victory after the playoff.

San Francisco Willie Hunter Brentwood Club Los Angeles Harold Sampson Burlingame Country Club Hunter Sampson

Buckeyes Try Silk Football Pants At Spring Practice

Ohio State University players Joe Cox and Bob Bell wore new silk moleskin pants during spring drills on Stadium Field. Coach Jack Wilee requested the trial to assess practicality, with earlier Naval Academy airplane-cloth pants also tested by Ackerman. If effective, the silk trousers may join Buckeye equipment next season.

Columbus Ohio State University Stadium Field Joe Cox Bob Bell Jack Wilee Naval Academy Piayers Ackerman

Michigan U Heads List of Entries for Ohio Relays

Columbus April 19 40 Fourth annual Ohio Relays open next Saturday at Ohio Stadium with entrants from over 100 colleges and high schools. Michigan leads with 22 athletes on the entry list. The program features 36 events including 16 relays and morning preliminaries to fit the schedule.

Columbus Ohio

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