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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1929

Page

13

Stadium Construction Advances At Ohio University Field

Contractor Fred Beckler reports rapid progress on the new Ohio University Stadium with footer work near completion on the west side and forms for columns underway. Foundations, drainage, and concrete machinery are in place as crews expect to finish base work by mid May and have the main super-structure by June.

Ohioniversity Fred Eckler Morie Seckler H4s Beekster Beckler

Denison Defeats Muskingum with 12–2 Baseball Win

In New Concord on April 1, Denison hammered Muskingum 12 to 2. Muskingum had seven hits but failed to translate them into runs, committing five errors that allowed Denison to pull away. Final line: Denison 12, Muskingum 2. Bliss, Deeds, and Tesche pitched for Muskingum with Poulton and Victor behind Denison.

New Concord Denison Muskingum Muskies Bliss Deeds Tesche Poulton Victor

Ohio University Tennis Starts Elimination for Team Positions

Ohio University tennis squad begins elimination matches under Coach O C Bird as weather clears. With an opening match planned next Wednesday at Wittenberg in Springfield, Captain Lutz and Burkholder expected to lead the team. About 12 players practice, and more courts to be added as athletic field dirt is relocated for new courts.

Ohio Tennis Squad Ohio University Bird Wittenberg Springfield Lutz Burkholder

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across The Leagues

Babe Ruth led the Yankees to a 7 3 victory over the Red Sox in Boston as Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington 6 2. Browns topped White Sox 4 1. Robins lost to Braves 15 12 in opener. Giants rallied late but lost 11 9 to Phillies. Indians beat Tigers 8 4. Reds fell 4 3 to Cardinals. Cubs defeated Pirates behind hard hitting and Blake’s pitching.

Babe Ruth Yankee Stadium New York ‘Yankees Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Robins Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Sheriff Blake

Morgan Is Rushed To Major League, Yankees Scout Says

New York April 19 Eddie Herr a Yankees scout argues Cleveland prospect Eddie Morgan was pushed to the majors too soon He says most young players show promise but need development He believes Morgan would be ready for the Indians after another year in Class AA with more experience.

New York Eddie Herr New York Yankees Eddie Morgan Cleveland Herr Morgan Indians

Haines Pitches Cards to 3 to 1 Win Over Reds

Haines held Cincinnati to one run as St Louis won the openers 3 to 1. Haines drove in the first run with a second inning single, while flaws in Reds defense helped the Cardinals score in the second and third innings. Haney produced a double and two extra base hits, Frisch and Bottomley contributed, and Swanson doubled as a pinch hitter in the ninth.

Jess Haines Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Jens Haines Reds Cardinals Luque Douthit St. Louis Gatherer Haney Frisch Bottomley Pittenger Roettger Mendrick Dixon Kelly Ford Cruz Purdy Stngie Swanson Ash

Bobcats Open Buckeye Games With Denison

Ohio University coach Peden plans a Buckeye Conference opener against Denison after a final Che Field workout. Denison, paced by six veterans and rookie hurlers, beat Muskingum 2 to 1 in its first game as Ohio rests players for Monday and Tuesday contests before Miami and Cincinnati next weekend.

Vic Sherow Buckeye Denison University Ohio University Che Field Granville Big Red Miami Cincinnati Bobcats University of Minnesota Peden Denison Nine Muskingum Ohio

Follow Through Important in Golf Drives

The article explains that a proper follow through keeps the club head moving through the ball without delaying or pulling across. A rubber sole flattens on impact and then returns, aiding a smoother finish that leads to straighter drives.

Home Run Club O'Dou Phillies 7 Indians Cubs 2

The Home Run Club features O'Dou and the Phillies scoring seven runs while Averill of the Indians and Grimm of the Cubs manage two. The tally highlights a brisk scoring display across teams and players.

Terrific slugging opens major league pennant season

United Press dispatch from Pidivar New York April 19 reports a high scoring start to the major league pennant races with twenty two home runs in three days. Ruth Gehrig and Letty O Devlin homer as Cubs pace with eight eight hits and seven doubles in three games.

United Prixe Sports Pidivar New York Phillies Giants Roding Beaton Braven Rabe Ruth Lou Gehrig Rabe Rath Lan Awats Letty O' Devul Charley Grimm The Cube Matl Averitt Cleveland Chicago Cubs Mack Wilson Hack

Central Tigers Win Opening Game 45-5

The Central Tigers routed Putnam Hoave 45 to 5 in the playground baseball opener at Putnam Bobkcot Ground. The Tigers led with a strong first inning surge and continued scoring across the next three innings. The second game against East Side Bulldogs is slated for Saturday.

Central Tigers Putnam

Ohio Track Teams Hold Time Trials On Saturday

Ohio University plans a time trial to select the best runners from the varsity and pro squads for the annual Varsity-Pro Meet. Coach Willan Herbert announces the event, with Blythe assisting, as both teams train hard for the April 27 meet and expect strong competition in sprints and field events.

Varsity Aid Proah Ohio University Ofte Hie Marning Willan Herbert Gebeddied Hervert Blythe Preach

Scooter Carnival for Grade Schools Set for May 30

A grade school scooter carnival announced by Jack Thoudes will be held May 30. Events include races for boys and girls in multiple age groups, with ten events planned and a soft ball portion canceled for lack of interest after a club win last week.

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