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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1928

Page

9

Peden Men Prep to Meet Bearcats in Varsity Baseball

The Ohio Bobcats, aiming to shed a poor Wesleyan showing, hold a vigorous practice as they prepare for Cincinnati Bearcats visiting tomorrow. Talents like Engle, Barfoot, McKinsey, Rhodes, Brammer, Williams, Agostinelli, Bayless, Kline, McKinley and Nobeson are tested for lineup spots while Franz leads the Bearcats, who boast wins over Michigan Denison and Wittenberg. Marty and Dial expected in the visitor roster.

Wesleyan Peden Ohio Bobcats Cincinnati Bearcat Bearcats Enghe Barfoot McKinsey Engle Rhodes Brammer Williams Agostinelli Bayless Kline McKinley Nobeson Cincinnati Michigan University Denison Wittenberg Buckeye Dick Franz Queen City

Fourteen O. A. Tracksters in Triangle Meet

Fourteen Ohio university track athletes prepare for a Buckeye season opener in Cincinnati a triangular meet with Miami and Cincinnati. Coach Herbert relies on a relay quartet Terven Schaal Pyle Tilton to score and improve. Runners Russ Terran and Glander will run dashes. field events will be led by Frestywater Green Patterson Ward and Reese.

Ohio University Buckeye Cincinnati Miami Bobcats Herbert Terven Schaal Pyle Tilton Columbus Russ Ohio State Terran Glander Ohio Frestywater Green Patterson Ward Reese

Compston Leads Hagen in Moor Park Challenge Match

Archie Compston gained a substantial lead in the first eighteen holes against Walter Hagen, with Compston showing excellent form on the front and back nines. Scores show Compston out 412 581 243 2 and in 243 684 454 35 67 while Hagen struggled on the initial nine and finished with 548 555 3441 88 and in 363 513 453 35 73.

Moor Park England Archie Compston Walter Hagen Hagen Compston

Paolino to meet Bertazo in European bout report

Paolino Uzundun the Basque heavyweight agrees to a European clash with Bertazlo in Madrid. The planned fight could delay his return to the United States according to reliable reports. Separately, the Illinois Athletic Commission creates a new advisory department for young boxers turning pro, aiming to elevate the sport. Johnny Coulon returns as a Chicago promoter.

Madrid U.P Paolino Uzendun Bertazlo Sebastian Chicago The Illinois Athletic Commission

Thursday Results in Major Leagues Show Mixed Outcomes

In the National League Pittsburgh defeats Cincinnati 7 to 2. Boston shuts out Brooklyn 4 to 0. Philadelphia edges New York 5 to 4. St Louis at Chicago postponed due to cold weather.

Ww. l. Pet New York Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia St. Louis

Cleveland and Detroit scorelines and Friday games

Cleveland beats Detroit 6 to 1 and Philadelphia shuts out Washington 10 to 0. St Louis and Chicago tie 6 all. Friday games include Columbus at Milwaukee Toledo at Kansas City Indianapolis at Minneapolis Louisville at St Paul Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Chicago.

American Association Club W. I. Pet Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville American Association Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis

Schedule Preview: AL Matchups Across Baseball Slate

The American League slate features Chicago at St. Louis, Detroit at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Washington, and Boston at New York, outlining key intra league matchups for the day.

Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Boston New York

Baseball Roundup Highlights from Yesterday's Games

Ea Brandt led the Boston Braves with two hits to shut out the Brooklyn Robins 4 0. The Giants beat the Phillies 5 4 to stay ahead in the National League race. John F Quinn pitched the Athletics to a 10 0 win over the Washington Senators lifting Connie Mack’s club to third in the American League. Carmen Hill and the Waner brothers fueled a Pirates 7 2 win over the Reds with five Waner hits and four RBIs. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9 4 as Bob Meusel drove in four. George Grant limited the Tigers to seven hits as the Indians won 6 1. Blue and Schulte homered to back Ted Lyons in the White Sox 6 5 win over St Louis. Cardinals Cubs game postponed by cold weather.

Ea Brandt Boston Braves Seattle Brooklyn Robins Braves Robins Giants Phillies Brooklyn John F. Quinn Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Connie Mack Carmen Hill Waner Brothers Blue Schulte Ted Lyins White Sox St. Louis Brown Cardinals Cubs Chicago New York Boston Rogers Hornsby Jack Slattery Boston Tribe Hornsby Burrus Dazzy Vance Ed Brandt Lance Richbourg Eddie Brown Jack Smith John McNamara Wertz Greenfield Bob Smith Earl Combs Yankees Cedric Durst Ben Paschal Paschel Red Sox Lefty O'Doul Frisco Mel Ott Ott al Simmons Athletics Bing Miller Walter French Simmons

Baseball Stars Shine in Lopsided Showdown

Lou Gehrig homered and doubled in three plate appearances driving in two. Babe Ruth contributed a sacrifice fly for an additional run as the Yankees hammered the Red Sox 10 to 0. Chris Speaker and Ty Cobb hit bases loaded triples for the Athletics in a blowout of the Senators.

Lou Gehrig Yankees Babe Ruth Red Sox Chris Speaker Ty Cobb Athletics Senators Trogers Hornsby Kiki Cuyler Cubs Cardinals Marty Heilmann Tigers Pr. Waner Pirates

Pyle cross-country enters Illinois eighth state since departure

The Pyle team arrives in Illinois on their march from Los Angeles begun March 4 with an 33 mile leg to east St. Louis. Peter Gavazzi won a 45.6 mile race from Sullivan in 6 11 11, widening his elapsed lead ahead of Andrew Payne. Phillip Granville and John Salo also posted strong times as Hewitt returns to West Point to coach plebe football.

Hillside View Pyle Illinois Los Angeles East St. Louis Peter Gavazzi Sullivan Andrew Payne Oklahoma Phillip Granville Hamilton Ont John Salo Finn Passaic N. J

Boston Braves Battle Illness as Poor Start Persists

The Boston Braves, mired in the NL cellar with three wins and five losses, face a brutal run of luck as multiple regulars, including star Rogers Hornsby, suffer fever and influenza. Despite the illness, Ed Brandt shuts out Brooklyn 4 0 with strong pitching, while others fill in. The team fights through injuries as Hornsby’s .393 average in seven games is missed.

Sports Gossip Mixed With Boxing Odds From Philly Nationals

The column hints at Philadelphia teams and a MecGillicuddy song idea while noting Ty Cobb batting .400 early in the season. It mentions Jack Johnson's comeback apparent defeat and predicts a Tunney Heeney bout may draw big money. Tex is praised for a poker face as Kid Heighley, an Alaska gold rush pard, visits, and legends the gun explosion injury limits his sport choices to golf.

Kid Heighley Alaska Rickard's Tex

Syracuse to Host Chester in Sunday Park Game

Syracuse baseball and Chester meet next Sunday at King’s Park in Syracuse after both clubs recruited players from nearby towns. Syracuse HS beat Racine 12 to 4 in their Wednesday game to sweep the series. Jenkins pitched strong, while Roettger draws praise from Rogers Hornsby and Wally Rickard. Hewitt trains at West Point for Olympic trials with Chicago White Sox.

Pomeroy Syracuse Chester King’s Park Syracuse High School Racine Jenkins Trent Orville M. Hewitt Hewitt Ray Schaik West Point Chicago White Sox

Girl Player Boosts Receipts Sparks Controversy Over Gate Split

Alice Buckman led Atlantic to a lopsided 109 to 0 win over Griswold after Griswold regu lars did not play. Coach Morrison accused Atlantic coach Russell of a 60 to 40 gate split violation while Griswold incurred 22 errors and failed to record a hit.

Griswold Atlantiic Alice P. G. Russell Atlantic Phil Morrison Morrison Rapp

Pirates defeat Reds 7 to 2 in Pittsburgh victory

April 27 Pirates overpower Reds 7 to 2 as Grantham hits his third homer of the season and Hill shuts down Cincinnati. Edwards and Jablonowski are hit early before Mays silences the Reds after the fourth inning. Wright, Traynor, and Waner contribute RBIs as Pittsburgh seizes the win.

Pittsburgh Pirates Edwards Jablonowski Carmen Hill Reds Cincinnati Redlegs Grantham Pirate Bucs Mays Buccaneer Guns May Purdy Walker Cruz Hill Jim Edwards Cesvens Wright Traynor Adams Waner L. Waner P. Waner Hart, Jorda and Rigter

Pennsylvanian Relay Carnival Opens At Franklin Field

The 34th annual Pennsylvania Relay carnival begins at Franklin Field Philadelphia with 3000 plus athletes. Decathlon entries include Penn freshman Barney Berlinger Oklahoma’s Tom Churchill and Chicago’s Dan Kinsey among others. Opening day features tryouts in five Olympic decathlon events including 100 meters broad jump and high jump.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Dan Kinsey Chicago

Carnival event sets Charley Paddock to race three Pennsylvania stars

A Saturday afternoon carnival event features Charley Paddock challenging Morwell Scull Lamonn Bothe and John Ball in a 175 yard race. The card highlights multiple named runners among American and National league participants.

Charley Paddock Pennsylvania Morwell Scull Lamonn Bothe John Ball

Stanford Sophomore Sets Unofficial Discus Mark

Berkeley California Stanford sophomore Eric Krenz reportedly set an unofficial world record in the discus with a throw of 161 feet 2 inches on campus. The mark stands as an unverified best for the event this season.

Berkeley Calif Eric Krenz Stanford

Race edict in Cleveland to be challenged

The plan for a new $500000 horse track near the Geauga Cuyahoga county line aims to test Sheriff Hanratty's anti gambling edict that halted racing last August. The facility is rushed toward readiness for a July race meet, per promoter Tommy McGinty, owner of Maple Heights and Brooklyn tracks.

Cleveland Cuya¢hoga County Geauga-Cuyahogh Sherrif Edward J. Hanratty Tommy Mc+Ginty Maple Heights Brooklyn

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Cole Franz Marty Dial Court Peto So Jata O. A. Tracksters Triangle Paolino Spain Tui United States James Powers United Press Charces of Plebe Reorganized Nine George Kirkley Ray Schalk Hill Barrett Ralph Kress Speaker Cobb George Uhle Indians Philly Mr. MecGillicuddy Jack Johnson Mr. Rickard Roettger Wally Rickard Dempsey Griswold High School Adair Wee Coed Atlantic Alice Buckman Cincinnati Reds Pipp P. Jablonowski T Mays P. Earner Pipesburgh Mauser Ruth K. Williams Konsterling Goslin O'Doul Frisch Lindstrom S.seeseee Moore Eeees Ott Giannis Ceeeseeeenes Blue Browns Ceee Schulte Edgemont Rome Brillo Pkg White House Zoe Campbells Snow White Henfip John Milar
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