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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1929

Page

9

Bobcats defeat Denison in tight Buckeye opener

Ohio University Bobcats top Denison 9 to 5 in a fast and error-prone Buckeye Conference opener. Strong early offense by Ohio included a triple by Behrelber and a fourth-inning rally that produced six runs, while Denison mounted a late bid but could not overtake the lead. Denison scattered eight safeties as pitcher Read held the line, with Cliss relieving after Teeds left the mound in the fourth.

Ranville Denison Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Big Red Bobcat Benny Trace Teeds Cliss P' Ohio Ohioansla Pullaburgh Forsoincinnati Nck Schreiber Grimes Brammer New York Boston Koteroda Ings Otto St. Louis Chicago Mekkinley Nighe Brown Hastings Warshower McKkintey Enghivarahower Eix Singled Stubbs Kustiwngt Gad Stubbs Saur Traske Snyder Denis English Stubbs Teschke Traske Sauerer Gromides Ohio LOWE IL & x Deeds Ith Rsehreiter Agostini Oterht Grammer Sacrifices Braronier Kinley O'Lauerer Koterha

Oklahoma Olympic star defends title at Kansas Relays

Tom Churchill of Oklahoma repeats as champion at the Kansas Relays in Memorial Stadium Lawrence by defeating Wilson Charles of Haskell 44 to 7. Ohio Wesleyan beats Butler 90 to 61 in a drizzle at Edwards Field. Ohio State dominates Pittsburgh 93 to 91 with George Simpson tying and breaking records at Columbus. Purdue edges Ohio State 8 to 4 in Lafayette. Oberlin wins triangular meet over Ohio Northern and Akron at Dill Field.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Butler Indianapolis Edwards Field Ohio Stadium Columbus U.P George Simpson Fleet Ohio State Buckeyes Pittsburgh Universi Bucks Simpson Roland Locke Charlie Paddoc Ohio Flash Oberlin Oberlin College Ohio Northern Akron Dill Field Northern Obarlin

Hamden Track Teams Sweep First Win ton County Meet

Hamden High School boys won eight firsts and totaled 48 points to outpace McArthur 1 with Wilton Township and Winton Township following. Hamden girls dominated with six firsts and 33 points while McArthur 25 and Wilkesville 16 and 9.

Mcarthur Hamden High School Winton County Hamden Wilkesyilly Vinton Township Bryson Finsterwald Donaldson Brandon T Butch” Grover Ohio University Department of

Unclear League Scoreboard Card From Brooklyn Philadelphia

Readable segments show National League score lines with Brooklyn and Philadelphia players Moss Deberry Swot land Davis Lertan. Additional inning detail partial with 116 and 20x markings included. Unable to confirm full game context from fragments.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Moss Deberry Swotland & Davis Lertan

Home Run Club Fridays and League Leaders

Friday features Hafey and Welch among noted hitters with Cardinals and Phillies in a fray. Sat readouts show Allen and Harper among sluggers. American League leaders Averill and Hafey among top names with limited repeats. League totals show modest tallies across National and American leagues.

Romers Hafey Cardinals Welch Grants Williams Phillies Harper Braves Crouse White Sox Metzler Allen Redy Averill Indiana Hafey Cardinale O'Doul Grimm Cuba

First Week of Major Leagues Highlights Heavy Hitting and Weather

Frank Getty reports on opening week actions across the American and National Leagues. Hitting thrives for clubs like the Cubs and Red Sox sufferers amid rain and fielding miscues. Yankees and Athletics push early season form as St Louis and Brooklyn eye strong starts despite uneven results.

Frank Getty Yale Press New York Browns Tne Loula Fina Hoth New York Eston Braves Agam Chicago Cuba Munderdas Stephenson Wisin Cuyler Hornsby Grimmel Cardinal Chick” Hater Fred Haney Billy Southworth Hafey Thore Brooklyn Rutins Ag Faron Fistiid Fana Wilbert Robinges Col Vest John Piensa Quinn Yanks Boston Chicago Cleveland Red Sox Washington Senators

Central Tigers Win Big in City School Sports Day

Central Seneql Thyeerg football and Putian i School play saw the Tigers beat the Mast Sita Hulldogs and secure a league win. Putnam team defeated Central 80 to 0 while basketball games featured Jair pupils. Shoemaker, Logan and others won doll show prizes as about 150 families attended.

Seneql Thyeerg Putiani Jack Rhoades Sita Hulldogs Tigers Ina Ts Ta Beara Kircher Basunday Te Jair Putnam Ee Central Auene Eugens Semimerr Martha Flchurdaca Loutae Hlachbarnoe Waliest rLoll Kyla Sevira Seco Rhoades

Fragmentary Acknowledgments From Roatan Names

Fragmentary OCR lists names including Gil GTO Ohs and Shea with other surnames such as Gray Schang and Bayne Reting Gaston Jones Burke Tale and mentions Washington 860 and 090 027 F 88. The text appears as a damaged roster or notice with partial lines and unclear context.

Terroif Oo St. Touls Gil Gto Stouer Vanaeilder Shea Gray and Schang Roatan Washington Puthod Haerli Bayne Reting Aabjornon Gaston Jones

Woogerd Wins in Rifle Club Shoot

Kenneth Woogerd led the Athens Hide Club range in Columbus with an average near 40. He topped the field in a weekly shoot while participants from the American Association and others posted scores. Buckets of results show Woogerdt and Young leading, with Peters and Boone among top performers as teams from Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, and others competed.

Kenneth Woogerd Ike Hone Cleveland Philadelphia New York American Association Kanaan City Wyckoff Trilianapelia Sheenhan Ant Peters Boone K. Woogerdt Do Young E. Ifaw Hack Manu

Tracksters Post Fair Marks In Time Workouts

Athletes from New York Iowa Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Wisconsin Brooklyn and Chicago compete in a National League time trial at Ohio University. Results highlight the 100 yard and 220 yard sprints with notable marks and selections for the varsity meet. Saturday and Sunday games in major leagues follow a full schedule.

iTeam Woda bNew York Josie Mel Lowa iCleveland Phiadelphia Washington Whisaga jLetross Aest Boatan Ohio University Mynad Lena Trask Wiihema Pittaburga Strang Philadelphia Brooklyn American Association Aret Oro Kanana City Mig Paul Atombay Fosiumbua Laulaville Wi New York Maturday Chicago Cleveland Milladelphia Louis National League New York Haaten Rat Lewis Chivagea Mlle Mulaburgh, & Cineteamers Berooklyn Amercian Association Columbus Tudlattapatia Radena Clos Milwaukee Lawtyilie Raia Atinucapatia Coteda American Boag Chiro Dietrait Lauda Vestion National Bowague New York Huston Tiladelphia Browlyn St Creeklyn Phiadetptla Thargatas Manic Aventican Amociation Bame

First Of Four Contest In Six Jays

The Muskingum College team faces multiple schedules this week with a home game vs Ohio University at their diamond and a series of practices. News notes veteran additions and lineup changes as they prepare to host opponents in upcoming dates.

Vic Crerow Wllaumel NAS Hee Dankeen Fotwata New Bae Oxford Mittkica Playad Dentam Bora Hue Rotcats Virginia Ae Heveral Oo Peirenaiho Sean Aeateong Aeagen

Arkansas Recovering From Disaster After Tornado

Report from Little Rock notes Western Arkansas areas still suffer spring allergies after a deadly tornado that caused significant damage and loss of life across various communities. Local agencies work to assess impact and aid residents.

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