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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1930

Page

9

Ohio Bobcats Face Buckeye Rival Delaware Tilt Amid Injuries

Ohio University baseball meets Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware in a Buckeye Conference game. The Bishops beat Miami 9 7, a 4 2 Bobcats loss last Saturday. Key injuries include Schreiber with a sprained ankle and Brammer out with a broken thumb.

Ohio University Bobcat Buckeye Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Miami Bobcats Dick Bass Qchio Hubby Schreiber John Brammer Joe Denk Frank Mozdy Winston Weisman Pedenites Mozdy Miami Nine Peden Weisman Mountaineers West Virginia University

Older baseball stars still punching into victory

The piece notes veteran players aging into their late 30s to 40s and beyond still contributing in major league baseball. It lists Clarence DeMar’s era echoes, cites Charles Jamison, Jack Quinn, Dazzy Vance, Adolfo Luque, Rubs Bressler, Red Faber, Harry Heilmann, Rabbit Maranville, Bing Miller, Sam Rice, Wally Mehang, and others nearing or above 30s and 40s, remarking on longevity and ongoing games.

Clarence DeMars Boston Charles Jamieson Cleveland Indians Jamie Jack Quinn Athletics Jack Zelton Hue Dazzy Vance Uncle Nobbie Dodgers Robbie Havana Adolfo Luque Flatbush Rubs Bressler Red Faber White Sox Mr. Faber Cascade Bryan Harry Heilmann Bing Miller Macks Bing Sam Nice Washington Wally Mehang Connie Mack Wally New York Yankees

Griffiths to Scrap Gagnon Second Time in Chicago Bout

Tuffy Griffiths and Jack Gagnon weighed in for their ten round bout in Chicago set for tomorrow night. Griffiths, a Sioux City heavyweight contender, trains hard and is favored to win, while Gagnon aims to upset the odds. If Griffiths wins he stays in title conversations. a loss could blunt his championship hopes.

Chicago U.P Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Battler Gene Tunney Jack Gagnon Philadelphia Griffiths

Baseball standings and results from the American and National Leagues

The leagues show teams with won lost records and percentages. Monday results include Columbus beating Kansas City and other games. upcoming Tuesday fixtures list matchups across cities including St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia and New York.

American Association Ier Luuievilo Poledo Bt. Paul Edule Andianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis New Iork Vilteburgh Boston Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit New York Esseee Oak Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Voledo Brooklyn Nework Pittsburgh Philadebphia Toledo

Young US Davis Cup squad to defend title

The United States named its youngest Davis Cup team ever for the 1930 international matches. George M. Lott Jr., John Van Ryn, Wilmer Allison, and John Pope Doeg head the squad, with Berkeley Lell as a substitute. They will assemble in Philadelphia area to begin preparation for the Canada series May 15 to 17 at the Philadelphia Country Club.

New York U.P George M. Lott, Jr Chicago John van Ryn East Orange N. J Wilmer Allison Austing Tex John Pope Doeg Santa Monica Calif United States America Allison van Styn Lott Doeg Berkeley Lell Dallas Tex University of Texas Joseph W. Wear United States Lawn Tennis Aegsociation Fitz-Eugene Dixon Mason-Dixon White Sulphur Springs W. Va Huntingdon Valley Country Club Philadelphia Canada Philadelphia Country Club

Gagnon Eyes Gold Mine Title Shot in Griffiths Bout

Gagnon stands to gain a share of the gold mine if he wins the Griffiths bout. He will earn seven times his previous best, the largest payout of his 70 fight career. Chicago Stadium officials predict an attendance of 19,900.

Gagnon Griffiths Chicago

Umpires Meet in Chicago to Discuss Rules

UPR A meeting of all umpires in the American Association will be held in Chicago on Thursday. President Thomas J. Hickey announced the open date in the league schedule. The gathering will focus on interpretations of the rules.

Chicago U.pr American Association Thomas J. Hickey

Lady Wonder Picks Pimlico Winners by Typewriter

At Pimlico Mrs. Claudia D. Fonda of Richmond Virginia uses her horse named Lady Wonder to choose race winners by having the horse type selections on a large typewriter. The method yields profits and draws crowd interest as entries are read aloud and bets could have paid 151.90 on a six dollar stake.

Baltimore Pimlico Turf Lady Wonder Claudia D. Fonda Richmond Mrs. Fonda Battler Yanka Doodle Angry King Adler Brown Scout Dealer Shield Panda Gigantic Avalon Turf King Speedy Prince Maxiba Voyage Cudgeller Celeritis

Babe Ruth Delivers In Washington Debut Style

Babe Ruth collected one hit in four at bats and drew two walks to earn his $519.41 salary in yesterday's Washington game. His line shows a first inning double play, a fourth inning foul, a sixth inning groundout, a seventh inning triple to the center field bleachers driving in a run, and his early salary figure alongside a nine game record: 86 games 9 at bats 10 hits 2 runs 278.

Washington U.P Babe Ruth Ruel Myer Lary Babe

Campolo to Challenge Sharkey Schmeling Winner at Yankee Stadium

Argentine heavyweight Vittorio Campolo announced he will challenge the winner of the Sharkey Schmeling bout at Yankee Stadium on June 12. If his challenge is not accepted within five days he will return to Argentina.

New York U.P Vittorio Campolo Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Argentina

Cripples Still Hurt Pennant Hopes in 1930s Races

April 29 report notes injuries plague both major leagues with Pirates setting pace despite Pio Traynor and Lloyd Waner out. Hartnett's return lifts Cubs while Hornsby Beil miss time. Robins Wright struggles with errors. A.L. injuries hit Averill Fonseca Berg Shires Whitney Rothrock Cooke. Dodgers Reds Athletics Yankees all contend with pitching and hitting gaps.

New York Pittsburgh Pirates Bewen Pio Traynor Lloyd Waner Bucs Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Rogers Hornsby Lester Beil

Northwestern suffers first conference loss in Illinois rout

Champaign Illinois April 29 Northwestern baseball team lost 14 to 0 to Illinois after Illinois piled up 16 hits.

Champaign Ill U.P Northwestern University of Ilinola

Senators Win Again In AL Action At Yankees

Washington's Senators seek an eighth straight win as they face the New York Yankees. Joe Cronin led a 4 5 attack with a double a triple and a homer driving in three runs. Giants fall as Robins rally with bases loaded double in ninth. Cubs hit four homers to stop Pirates eight game streak. Athletics rally for five four win over Red Sox. Jablonowski tops Browns as Cleveland wins. White Sox beat Detroit 9 7 to move into second. Reds drop to NL cellar after loss to Cardinals. Mitchell and Kelly injured in St Louis game. Cleveland’s Alexander allows four over five. Beltram blanks.

Nata Yankees Cronin New York Giants Harvey Hendricks Brooklyn Robina Giants Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs I Gabby Hartnett Chars ‘Ley Roet Root Philadelphia Athletics Boston Reid Sox Danny MacFayden To & Bite Ihelass Ed Morris Pete Jablonowski St. Louis Brown Cleveland Browns Chicago White Sox Detroit Cincinnati Reds Jatarta St. Louis Cardinals Clarence Mitchell Cards George Kelly Reds Andy High Frish Clyaver Cleveland Alexander Boston Braves Marold Biltort Phillies

Solons Win Sixth Straight with Long Hitting Run

Columbus soldiers into third on a 11 hit barrage as Solons beat Kansas City 11 runs to indicate a decisive tee. Winters scattered 13 hits while Davis struggled for three runs in a rough Detroit-like inning. Indianapolis edged Minneapolis in a tight contest as rain delayed Toledo and Louisville games.

Columbus Columbo Senators Kansas City Dezen Solons Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Loulaville Pixie Davis Blues Senator Davis Sheehan Winters Lundgren Miller Indians Minneapolis Lust Millers

Carnera Wins Exhibition Rounds in Aberdeen Drill

Primo Carnera boxed five exhibition rounds here last night. He stopped three rounds against Jack Silver of Los Angeles and then boxed two rounds with Tom Moore of Portland, Oregon, without attempting a finish.

Aberdeen Wasth Primo Carnera Italy Carnera Jack Silver Los Angeles Tom Moore Portland Ore

Tennis group reaches France with Helen Wills Moody

Mrs. Helen Wills Moody arrived in Cherbourg aboard the Berengaria leading a tennis invasion of France. She told French friends that tennis is not incompatible with marriage and intends to return annually to defend her titles for about five years, at least.

Cherbourg France U.P Helen Wills Moody Eurons

Captain Jones Names United States Walker Cup Team

Captain Bobby Jones leads the U S Walker Cup squad gathering in New York for final plans before sailing to England aboard the Mauretania. The party includes eight players, several wives, and officials led by Dr C F Willing and Don Moe with notable members from Detroit Boston New York and St Paul. Leo Diegel joins as a professional and plans to enter the British Open and tour with Horton Smith.

New York U.P Bobby Jones United States England Captain Jones Atlanta Dr. C. F. Willing Don Moe Portland Ore George von Kim Detroit Francia Ouimet Boston George Voight Roland MacKenzie Wilmington Del Harrison Johnston St. Paul Mauretania Mra. Jones Mra von Kim Mra. Johnston John H. Jackson Leo Diegel Horton Smith

Women Golfers Set Tourney On Athens Ladies Day

Athens Country Club hosts a Wednesday tournament for women as part of Ladies Day with a bogey and putting contest on the nine hole course. Prizes go to the winner and runner up in each contest. About 25 women expected. 83 golfers played Sunday drawing a large crowd.

Athens Country Club Art Smith Molle Eighly Smith Eea Son Weatfall Reeper

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