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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1930

Page

9

Ohio Field poised for Muskingum clash in baseball

Ohio University aims to extend its four game win streak with a Tuesday home game against Muskingum at Ohio Field. Coach Don Peden’s team, after beating Marietta 18 to 1 and Jenison 15 to 5, seeks revenge on Muskingum for last season’s loss. Moody had a solid outing against Denison, with Winston Weisman and West Virginia prospects in consideration for the pitching rotation.

Kingum Concord Muskingum Moody Denison Winston Weisman West Virginia University Ince Peden

Sunday Games Draw 170000 Fans Across Major Leagues

Attendance totals show about 170000 fans watching Sunday games. Reports indicate crowds at Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and other venues with estimations around 45000 to 50000 per city. The figures reflect a strong public turnout for the opening Sunday slate.

Oak U.R Philadelphia New York Brooklyn

Newell W. Banks to perform blindfold pool stunts

The Newell W. Banks, noted champion blindfold player, will perform a half dozen checker blindfolded shots while shooting pint pool. Details remain unclear as the report ends mid sentence.

U.P Newell W. Banks

Six Plays For 1930 Frolic

Athens High presents the 1930 Frolic with six plays on Thursday and Friday nights directed by A A and Powell. Casts include Louise Rutkoskie James, John Kirtcher, Mary Louise Hoover, and Virginia Hoover in musicals and comedies such as The Raggle Taglooy, The Fixer, Hist She’s A Man, and Two and a Lady, among others.

Athens Louise James Rutkoskie John Bill Kirtcher Mary Louise Virginia Hoover Eugene Pillot Giltlla Chute Helen Sieple Orman Delmar Hornbrook Pite Harold Gorham Taglooy Skett Caldwell Cooke Edna Phyllis Nichols Bob Masterton Julia Harry Hudson Louise Si- Tersa Woolley Mary Jones Ida Ehrich Coache’ ‘Clarke Howing Ruth Chandler Gullum Roy Riggle Mikels Eileen Pendergrass Kins

Athens School Updates From Miss Anne Pickering

Senior students are supported by Miss Anne Pickering as the Athens school shares the latest news. The report highlights ongoing activities, classroom updates, and upcoming events for the academic community.

Miss Anne Pickering

TUMBLERS MEET WITH DISCIPLINE AT CLUB SESSION

The Yambling Club of Girls' Association held a Thursday meeting where members formed pyramid builds and worked on springs over figures, under the guidance of the head.

Yambling Club of Girls’ S Association

Plan Breakfast Y Dinner Event For April 22

Plan Breakfast Y announces a 5 o'clock feast planned for Tuesday April 22 offering bacon and related breakfast items. The notice cites participants and aims to feed attendees with a simple morning menu.

National League Hits Surge With Homers After AL Lead

After an early AL home run surge, the National League fueled a strong weekend with 14 homers to 13. Berger of the Braves and Ott of the Giants belted solo shots yesterday. Simmons of the Athletics hit three homers and Allen of the Reds added two as NL narrows the gap.

Berger Braves Ott Giants al Simmons Athletics Allen Reds Simmons

Metropolitan season opens at Jamaica Racetrack Paumonok Handicap

New York April 21 The Metropolitan racing season officially opened at the Jamaica Racetrack with the Paumonok Handicap over six furlongs as the feature. Twelve of the best sprinters of all ages were entered.

New York U.P Jamaica Racetrack

Bud Taylor Poised To Beat La Barba For Title Bid

Chicago April 21 Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind veteran featherweight contender meets Fidel La Barba in a bout that could shape the next title challenger for Bat Battalino. Promoter Jack Dempsey hopes the elimination series includes Taylor La Barba Kid Chocolate and Earl Mastro. Both fighters weigh about 126 pounds and odds swung from 7-5 to even after Taylor defeated Battalino.

Chicago U.2 Buddy Taylor Terror Terre Haute Ind Fidel la Barba Bat Battalino Jack Dempsey Battalino Taylor la Barba Kid Chocolate Earl Mastro Dempsey Stanford University Buddy

Garden setting frames Girl Reserve Mother-Daughter Banquet

The high school gym hosted the April 15 event with a garden theme titled Life's Garden. Dorothy Ruth Holcombe served as toastmistress and introduced speakers including Mrs Gulllam on Sowing the Seed and Mrs Drake on spring.

Girl Reserve High School Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Mrs. Drake

Ohio University student speaks on Chinese life and customs

Harry Woo of Ohio University addressed the sophomore history class on Tuesday April 15. He explored Chinese life including the Chinese New Year and Chinese marriage laws and customs.

Harry Woo Ohio University

Chronoscope Machine debate at Ohio University discussant Ward Holdsted

Prof Starke Hathaway of Ohio University discussed the Chronoscope Machine with observer Ward Holdsted of algebra. Holdsted explained the device was created because the eye cannot measure time and noted its first use in New York to test automobile drivers’ braking speed.

Starke Hathaway Ohio University Ward Holdsted Ean Holdsted New York

Spring Frolic Ticket Bets and Confusion

Conversation reveals an offer to buy twenty tickets with two free tickets for a Spring Frolic. A second person debates involvement and raises questions about expectations and plans. The exchange shows reluctant commitment and shifting decisions.

Easter Parade Observed With Mixed Fashion Notes

Narrator recalls an Easter parade where dresses varied from torn skirts to model like hats. A girl mowing the lawn appears with a ripped sleeve and trailing skirt while others show bold spring outfits. A paper boy and passersby add to the block’s fashionable mood before exclamations fade until next year.

Jimmy

Spanish Club Plans Program for Wednesday April 25

Singing and reports will compose the program for the Spanish Club gathering on Wednesday April 25. The brief outline indicates musical numbers and spoken reports to showcase student talents.

Shorthand Club Discusses Living On 17.60 Weekly

Tuesday meeting led by Robbin Beckley explored if a city girl can live on 17.60 per week or less. She argued cheap living harms health and favors poor company, urging members to aim higher and seek meaningful work beyond menial tasks.

Robbin Beckley

Flag Pole Height Reported at 161 Feet on School Grounds

Advanced Algebra Class members surveyed school grounds using trigonometry and found the flag pole at 161 feet tall while the chimney was measured at 0 feet, indicating a data anomaly in the site.

Cleaning program for spring time organization

To aid spring cleaning, prepare a work program and schedule by hours and days. This motivates you, streamlines tasks, and conserves time and energy.

Yankees Lefty Tom Zachary Defeated In 1930 Debut

Tom Zachary the veteran southpaw of the New York Yankees suffered his first defeat in two years as the 1930 season opened. He had gone 12-0 last year but dropped a 6 to 3 decision to the Senators on Sunday in Washington.

Washington A.P Tom Zachary New York Yankees Senators Helene Madison Jett Seattle Waeh Eleanor Holm New York Madison Miss Holm

King Tut to Meet Pinkie Kaufman In 10 Round Bout

King Tut of Minneapolis, a leading lightweight title contender, faces Pinkie Kaufman of Hartford in a 10 round bout at Ring Street, Lowis, on April 21.

ST. Lowis U.P King Tut Minneapolis Sammy Mandell Pinkie Kaufman Hartford Conn

Staff Roster Names Read Across Historic Group

The article lists staff members including Margaret Johnson, Charles McKinley, Arabella Chute, Helen Townsend, Dorothy Radford, Clara Belle Bailey, Margaret Porter, Eugenia Lawson, Catherine Campbell, Leota McCoy, Mildred Murphy, Mary Jones, and Julia Bogle.

Margaret Johnson Charles McKinley Arabella Chute Helen Townsend Dorothy Radford Clara Belle Bailey Margaret Porter Eugenia Lawson Catherine Campbell Leota McCoy Mildred Murphy Mary Jones Julia Bogle

Merchandising Is Subject of Talk T W Craig Addresses Club

T W Craig general manager of the D Zenner Company spoke to the Social Science Club on merchandise retailing. He urged a strong education and college study to find a suited field and highlighted management roles in selling ideas to salespeople and serving the public. He outlined three key factors of retailing as style utility and price.

T. W. Craig D. Zenner Company Social Science Club

Prom not a hot dance in the yearbook chatter

A fragment from a school page lists students with quirky notes about their behavior and experiences. Pauline Cone lost speaking ability, Nita Ewing had her hair cut, Mr. Glover and Mr. Wemsley appear in class anecdotes, and others like Ronald Kimes and Bob Masterton are mentioned in light, humorous captions.

Pauline Cone Nita Ewing Mr. Glover Mr. Wemsley Ronald Kimes Dot” Nichols Bob Masterton Pete” Weber Dick McAfee Dyar Helen Drake

Sophomore Party entertains Athens High students

Dancing to Woody and his band and games filled the Sophomore Party Friday April 11 in the Athens High School Gymnasium. Grand march led by Richard Corwin and Ruth Chandler. Joe Bardin tap danced and sang while Kathleen Murphey Beatrice Perkins and Mary Eleanor Morton sang with Perkins on the ukulele. Guests included Miss Mary Connell and several others.

Woody Athens High School Ay Richard Corwin Ruth Chandler Joe Bardin Kathleen Murphey Beatrice Perkins Mary Eleanor Morton Mary Connett A. K. Price Osa Cooper Irene Hand Oliver Wood Allen Nellis J. C. iGlover

Des Moines Plans Night Baseball Trial with Floodlight Setup

Des Moines to host night baseball this season using 146 floodlights on six towers totaling 906 feet. The May 6 opening will be attended by Judge Landis and major league magnates. Lights designed by General Electric aim to eliminate glare and shadows, boosting attendance per past night games at Drake, Syracuse and Washington.

Des Moines Lee Keyser Keyser Illuminating Engineers General Electric Company General Electric Lynn Mass New England League Ames

E J Steele Named athletic director at Wilmington College

E J Steele of Frankfort has been chosen athletic director at Wilmington College to fill the vacancy created by Shifty Olen’s resignation. A Ohio University graduate and former Bobcat wrestler, he coached at Frankfort High School with notable success. His Quaker team will soon play his alma mater, with Wilmington visiting Wilmington to open the next season against the Bobcats.

E. J. Steele Frankfort Wilmington College

Michigan awards costly sweaters to varsity athletes

The University of Michigan spent about $2,000 on sweaters awarded to athletes last year. Of 399 sweaters, football led with 24 major letters, track had 16, and the remainder split among 119 major and minor M's, 88 junior varsity, and 197 freshmen numerals.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan

Baseball scores and schedules from American Association and National League

Scores from the American Association show Minneapolis 4 Columbus 2 and Toledo 12 St. Pauli 6 with several other results including Kansas City 5 Louisville 4 and Milwaukee 9 Indianapolis 0. National League results include Chicago 4 Cincinnati 4 and Boston 7 Brooklyn 2 with New York 2 Philadelphia 1.

American Association Minneapolis Columbus Toledo St. Pauli Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Chicago Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louisa Vpittsburga Mt. Louis Phildelphia Tao Chicaga Ee Toston St. Paul

Senators Lose Close Battle as Saints Run Away

April 21 Toledo Mudhens beat St Paul 12 to 6 behind 18 hits to keep the American Association lead. Kansas City topped Louisville 6 to 4, Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 9 to 8, and Columbus fell to Minneapolis 4 to 2 in eleven innings. Roettger led St Paul with four singles. Columbus miscues hurt them. Brewers-Indian slugfest settled in tenth. Kansas City held Louisville with steady play.

Roettger St. Paul Brillheart Kempner Columbus Milwaukee Crew Kansas City Colonels Louisville

Trace and Orndoff Assigned to Peoria in 3-Eye League

Eugene Benny Trace and George Orndoff former Ohio University players with the Columbus Senators in the American Association have been farmed out to Peoria in the Three-Eye league. Peoria is Cincinnati Reds property, same as Columbus. Both players showed promise with the Senators and will gain more work at Peoria.

Eugene Benny” Trace George Orndoff Ohie University Columbus Senators Peoria Cincinnati Reds Columbus Orndoff Trace Senator

Giants and Athletics Lead Major Leagues After Weekend Games

The Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Giants posted perfect three game starts to the season, leading the pennant races. The Athletics defeated the Boston Red Sox 6 to 3 with five seventh inning singles, while the Giants edged the Phillies 2 to 1 at the Polo Grounds with Meltzer’s homer proving decisive. Willis Hudlin, John Burnett and Carl Hubbell also starred in wins for Washington and Chicago.

United Press Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Philadelphia Washington New York Pittsburgh Athletics Boston Red Sox Boston Lloyad Brown Washington Southpaw Senators Yankees Willis Hudlin George Uhle Cleveland Detroit John Burnett Indians Giants Phillies Polo Grounds Carl Hubbell Phils Grover Cleveland Alexander Phil Collins Meltott Clarence Blair Kiki‘uyler Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Sheriff Blaze

Left Handers Shine in Openers as Pitching Leads Wins

Opening games of the major league season spotlight left handers as the dominant force. Hub Pruett held the Phillies to one hit in eight innings for the Giants, while Larry French Hallahan and Lester Sweetland each starred in two hit or shutout performances for Pittsburgh St. Louis and Philadelphia. Sweetland’s 1 0 victory over Brooklyn capped a slate of low crime, high strikeouts.

New York Laurens Hub Pruett New York Grante Larry French Pittsburgh Bill Hallahan St. Louis Cardinals Lester Sweetland Phillies Pruett St. Louis Browns Polo Grounds Giants Chuck Klein Fred Fitzsimmons French Hallahan Cinccinnati Chicago Sweetland Brooklyn Robins Lloyd Brown Washington Southpaw Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Bob Meusel Red Sox Walberg Athletics Southpaw Washington Malone Cubs Cardinals Willis Hudlin Cleveland Detroit Fitzsimmons

Mason-Dixon net play opens at White Sulphur Springs

Johnny Doeg, North and South champion, leads a field into White Sulphur Springs for the Mason and Dixon championships. Doeg won the North and South singles at Pinehurst 6-0 over Gregory Manging while Bel Ged Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn took doubles by defeating George Lott and Doeg 6-? 6-? and the mixed doubles semi finals and final were to be played.

White Sulphur Springs U.2 Johnny Doeg South Doeg Pinehurst N. C Gregory Mangin Bel Ged Wilmer Allison Fort. Worth Tex John van Ryn Orange

Braves defeat Brooklyn 7 to 2 as rookie Berger shines

Boston Braves beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 7 to 2 behind a rookie outfielder Berger from the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League. Brooklyn suffered a third straight loss while rain halted the Pirates Cardinals game in St Louis and the Browns White Sox game in Chicago.

Boston Braves Brooklyn Berger Pirates-Cardinals St Louis Chicago

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