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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

9

Ohio Relays At Columbus Draw Nation’s Top Track Stars

More than 150 schools entered the fifth annual Ohio Relays at Ohio State stadium. Friday and Saturday feature college and university events plus high school finals on Sunday. Notable entrants include Dan Kinsey 1924 Olympic hurdler, Charles Werner, Phinuthrie, J Brickman and Ray Conger in select hurdles and distance races.

Columbus UPR Bea Ohio Ohio State University Dan Kinsey Charles Werner Phinuthrie Illinois Athleticlub Co. J. Brickman University of Chiso Rogers Illbois McIntosh Monmouth Ray Conger

Satire and sports chatter from an old campus page

The column parodies athletics gossip with figures like Joe Bush O’Goofty and Ingledell Elrod Spoopher testing wards and contracts. It notes Carl Sandburg’s interview aims with Babe Ruth in Florida and mentions Mal Stevens at Yale naming tough fall opponents Georgia Army Dartmouth Princeton Harvard.

Carl Sandbute Dea Babeuth Florida Mr. Sandburg Abraham Lincoln Mal Stevens Yale Eli Georgia Army Dartmouth Princeton Harvard

Ridge Isn't Cultivated Says O'Geofty

O'Geofty asserts Ridge is not cultivated, describing it as one of those things people contract.

Ridge O’geofty

Hagan Heads to Europe After Atlantic Practice Plan

Walter Hagan national golf champion sails aboard the Aquitania for a European invasion to gain deck practice. He has had a quiet season with only two exhibition matches and film work for Green Grass Widows. He plans a 72-hole match with Archiel Compston in England, delaying the start from April 37 to May 1.

New York Walter Hagan Atlantic Hagan Charley Guest Los Angeles Hero Gertrude Olm Plead Archie Compston al Moor Park England Compston

Wednesday Results in American Association Standings

In Wednesday action the American Association finished with St. Paul 3 over Columbus 1, Kansas City 6 over Indianapolis 0, Louisville 7 over Milwaukee 1, and Toledo 6 over Minneapolis 2.

American Association St. Paul Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis

National League Scores With Nine to Six Cincinnati Win

Cincinnati defeated Chicago 9 to 6 while New York beat Philadelphia 5 to 1 and Brooklyn topped Boston 10 to 6. Only games scheduled on the slate.

Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston

Baseball Scores From The American League

The American League results include Chicago 1 over eee 7, Washington 11 over Philadelphia 6, New York 10 over Boston 7, Detroit 4 over St. Louis 1. Standings reflect a mixed day for several clubs.

Chicago Washington Philadelphia New York Boston Detroit St. Louis

GAMES THURSDAY IN OPEN NBA WEEKEND

Thursday matchups include St. Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Milwaukee at Louisville Kansas City at Indianapolis Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia St. Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St. Louis New York at Boston two games.

American Association Club Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Louisville Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston LE American I Club New York Cleveland Washington St. Loui Chicago Detroit American Association St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis

Newark Bears blank Leafs as league opens in Newark

Opening day in the International League sees Newark, Rochester, Montreal and Baltimore win their first games. Al Maimaux pitched Newark to a 6–0 shutout over Toronto, Bill Southworth and Johnny Mohan provide late-inning offense, while Rochester beats Jersey City 3–1 and Baltimore defeats Buffalo 10–3 as Montreal re-enters with an 8–6 win over Reading.

New York U.R Newark Rochester Montreal Baltimore Newark Newark Bears Toronto Leafs John Conway Toole al Maumaux Bill Southworth Johnny Mohan Jersey City George Earnshaw Baltimore Orioles Buffalo Bisons Reading

Foreign car leads after 24 hour Indianapolis race

The Hispano-Suiza and Stutz Black Hawk finished the 24 hour race at Indianapolis with the Hispano-Suiza leading. Engine trouble slowed the Stutz early, but both cars set a new world speed record for stock cars by completing 100 miles. The Hispano-Suiza averaged 5.13 miles per hour and the Stutz 2.55, surpassing the old 75.60 record.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway

Buckman steals the show as Griswold basepath victory

Alice Buckman, 16, star of Griswold high school, stole bases and scored thrice guiding a 27 to 5 win over Griswold opponents in five innings before darkness halted play. Buckman stole second twice and third once, scored three runs, and struck out three times with one walk.

Griswold Alice Buckman Alice

Boston Marathon field set with veterans facing newcomers

Boston April 19 With Jose Ray serving as a dark horse 285 runners from two nations line up for the 82nd Boston A A marathon from Hopkinton to Boston to seek Olympic qualifying honors The field includes 40 year old star Clarence De Mar a five time winner and four former winners plus Jose Ray making his marathon debut amid world indoor mile record holder Nurmi.

Boston Jose Ray Boston A. A Thebeau Hopkinton Cc. C. Pyle Clarence de Mar de Mar Paavo Nurmi

Sam Byrd Proves Golf Skill Behind Baseball Fame

Yankee rookie outfielder Sam Byrd likely to stay with the team this season and shows solid golf form by shooting in the low to mid seventies.

Sam Byrd Yankees

Reds Top Cubs 9 to 6 in Free Hitting Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds rallied from behind at Wrigley Field to beat the Chicago Cubs 9 to 6 in a high scoring season opener that drew a National League attendance record of 46 000. George Kelly doubled home Pipp and Purdy late in the eighth to seal the lead as Cuyler and Webb homered for Chicago and Lucas earned the win.

Reds Chicago Cubs Chicago Wrigley Field Cincinnati Reds Cubs George Kelly Pipp Purdy Webb Stephenson Hartnett Cuyler Critz J. Kelly Walker Kolp Ford G. Kelly Picinich Kelp Maguire English Cincinnati Neff Malone Root Lucas Weinert Klem, McCormick and Magee

Ruth Drives in Two as Yankees Rally

Babe Ruth singled once in three at bats, driving in two runs and scoring. Lou Gehrig also starred for the Yankees with two hits in the game.

Babe Ruth Yankees Lou Gehrig

Ohio Baseball Team Prepares for Miami and Cincinnati

The Ohio squad completed their final practice featuring a fielding and batting drill and a yearling diamond game. Coach Peden will likely start Barfoot against Miami with Miller opposing. infield positions include McKinley Bayless Kline and Robeson or Grant. Agostinelli to left, Brammer or Williams in the other outfield spots.

Ohio Buckeye Miami Cincinnati Lutz Barfoot Muskingum Peden Oxfordians Miller Ace Ohio State McKinley Bayless Kline Robeson Grant Rhodes Agostinelli Brammer Williams Engh Lute Bayleas Murray Mason Oxford Bures

Yesterday's Heroes Rule Early Baseball Action

Lefty O'Doul led the New York Giants past the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 1 on five hits. The Robins defeated the Braves 10 to 6 after eight Byron hits and six Boston errors, lifting Brooklyn to second place. Cubs fell 9 to 6 to Cincinnati as Reds rallied late, while Pirates and Cardinals sat idle. Yankees beat Red Sox 10 to 7 and Tigers beat Browns 4 to 1 with Easterling's three hits. Senators topped Athletics 11 to 6 as Mack's club dropped fourth straight. Indians routed White Sox 7 to 1, with Cissell erring twice.

Lefty O'Doul New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Boston Braves Robins Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates J. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Taul Easterling Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Owne Carroll Connie Mack Athletics Washington Senators Grady Adkins Cleveland Indians Cissell White Sox

Indians Rarin to Go in Open Series with White Sox

In Cleveland on April 19 Peckinpaugh’s Indians planned a second game of the opening series against the Chicago White Sox. The goal was four straight victories with Walter Miller to start on the mound for Cleveland. Chicago’s rookies Cox or Williamson were the pitching options for the visitors as rain threats loomed.

Cleveland Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Dunnfield Jupe Pluvius Ball Yard Chicago Walter Miller Flinger Sox Windy City Indians Cox Williamson

Sande Rides Today After Track Ban Ended

Earl Sande, once America's premier jockey, returns to ride at Aqueduct in the initial handicap to open a two day program for the United Hunts after a winter during which he was barred from all tracks for roughness on Maryland waters.

New York U.R Earl Sande America Sande Aqueduct Maryland

Home Run Club Leaders and Yesterday’s Hitting Doings

O Doul of the Giants and Webb of the Cubs each with three home runs lead the Home Run Club. Frisch of the Cardinals tops with eight in the season. Yesterday’s homers feature O Doul two, Cuyler and Webb one each, Foxx Wasterning and K Williams adding one apiece.

O'Doul Giants Webb Cubs Frisch Cardinals O’doul Cuyler Foxx Athletics Wasterning Tigers K. Williams Red Sox

Stivers High Team to Be Guest at OSU Alumni Dinner

Dayton Stivers high school basketball team will be guests at an appreciation dinner on Ohio State University campus. The Johnny Miner trophy, rotating emblem of the state interscholastic cage championship, will be presented to the Stivers squad at the event.

Columbus U.P Dayton Stivers Ohio State University Johnny” Miner Stivers

Runners Leave Oklahoma Toward Joplin in Cross Country

In Miami Oklahoma on April 19 the C G Pyle cross country run left Oklahoma behind as competitors head toward Joplin Missouri 34 miles away. Andrew Payne Claremore Oklahoma led over Peter Gavuzzi Southampton England in the day’s two mile lap Gavuzzi ran 6 48 28. Olli Vanttinen New York Finnish runner was second 7 56 80 with Louis Perella Albany New York third 8 16 87 Payne finished in a dead heat with Eddie Gardner Seattle Washington.

Miami Okla Oklahoma Joplin Andrew Payne Claremore Peter Gavuzzi Southampton Eng Gavuzzi Payne Chelsea Olli Vanttinen Finn New York Louis Perella Albany WN. Y Eddie Gardner Seattle

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