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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1924

Page

6

Tennis tour results feature Wells and Jones in decisive set

Four matches on Thursday afternoon produced several decisive finishes as Wells defeated Jones 3 6 1 and Garrett, Lewis, Walker, and Vernon posted wins. Runners-up and a draft of girl contenders were noted, with Adams Belser Williams Cupp Mantorietta Fell Brown Warne listed among pairings.

Aew Municipal Tennis Tour Wells Ronald Jones Jones Ing Richicotts Joe Tees Garrett Robert Jones al Lewis Lewis Wilson Walker Oponent Vernon Davis Deuce Adams Belser Williams Cupp Mantorietta Brown Warne

Jim Jones to Battle Harvey Thorpe in Canton Monday

Canton Ohio August 1 Jimmie d Jones Youngstown welterweight was signed today to meet Harvey Thorpe in a 12 round bout next Monday evening Morrie Schlaifer Omaha who originally was to meet Kansas City returned home last night as a consultation with local physicians who advised him that he could not fight for at least two weeks Jones and Thorpe had never met before while Harvey holds a win over Schlaifer

Canton Jimmie ‘d Youngstown eWas Harvey Thorpe Morrie Schlaifer Omaha Kansas City Jones Thorpe Harvey Schlaifer

Deep breathing for health and vitality habits

The article argues that deliberate deep breathing strengthens health by ensuring continuous oxygen intake. It notes aging, inactivity, and stiffening reduce lung air and suggests conscious practice at set times daily to build a lasting habit.

Ruth Dominates as Yankees Clinch Wins With Ruth's Power

Babe Ruth anchors the Yankees with dramatic late inning wins and home runs. His slugging and timely hitting lift New York toward pennant contention, proving he remains the league’s standout player and central figure for the club.

Ruth Yankees Babe Ruth

Tilt to Be Replayed in Twilight League Clash

Twilight League managers vote seven to one to replay the Gilant Hewitt Boden game due to wet grounds and darkness. Maurer hit a home run in his turn as the decision was announced. Lefty Hawkins is ineligible, and Blinky Morgan is barred from catching for Plumbers and Post Office teams.

Gilant- Hewitt-Boden Messenger Maurer Knights of Pythias Lefty” Hawkins Blinky” Morgan Post Office Grayson

Doubleheaders, homers, and moundsmen in early season action

The Browns sweep two from the Yankees 2 1 and 6 4 as Wingard Dan forth staff airtight. Ruth hits his 33rd homer while Zachary defeats Collings 1 0 in a pitching duel and the Senators move into second ahead of the Tigers. Pirates beat Giants 6 4 and Cubs top Dodgers 4 1 narrowing the Giants lead. Hornaby 15th homer powers Cardinals over Phillies 6 3. White Sox edge Red Sox 6 4 with a double steal. Cleveland splits with Athletics 7 3 and Indians 3. Pitchers hitting well include Bush Bayne Martin Shaute Johnson and Uhle.

Yankees Browns Wingard Danforth Ruth

Baseball Standings and Player Totals Mixed Report

Fragmentary box score style note lists Ruth and Yanks totals 33, Cards 16, Wilson Phillies 5 1, Cubs 13, Brower Indians 11 among stray words. Includes odd line about humming birds and flowers and jamal beeties, ants.

Ruth Yanks Brades Wilson,Phils Brower, Inds Jamal

Yaleman Gets To Snodgrass In Sea Bright Tennis

Lucien Williams former Yale captain upset Harvey Snodgrass of Los Angeles in three sets at Sea Bright New Jersey securing the lone upset in the A S Clay Court Doubles Championship. Williams fought back from an early deficit and saved multiple set points to win the second and third sets 6 2 and 6 4. Wisconsin holds nearly 400000 acres of state forest land.

A. S SEA Bright N. J Lucien Williams Yale Harvey Snodgrass Los Angeles Snodgrass Williams Babe Harvey White Williams Stanzes

How They Stand How They Stand American Association

Yesterday's results list several games across leagues. Indy beat Columbus 3 to 2 in 11 innings, Toledo topped Louisville 11 to 4, Minneapolis routed Milwaukee 14 to 2, Kansas City edged St Paul 1 to 0 in 14 innings.

Chicago Bios: 6 Boston 4 in Today's Games

Today 15 matchups span major cities with Indianapolis at Columbus Louisville at Toledo St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at St Louis Washington at Detroit Boston at Chicago Chicago faces strong slate as teams clash across leagues.

American Association Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Pittsburgh New York Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit Pet Ist. Louis Phila

Woodruff Leads With 46 Of 50 At Rifle Club Shoot

Fred Woodruff scored 46 of 50 to lead the regular shoot of the American Rifle and Revolver club on Thursday afternoon. Dave Kennard was second with 45, followed by M. C. Gdubb and Dave Taylor with 43, and Francis Efaw 41. Remaining scores ranged from 41 to 31 for Wilde Frisbee, Harvey Arbaugh, John Murphy, Jesse Carter, Elmer Goldsberry, Frank Richley, Bob Stevenson, and Carence Way.

Dave Kennard Fred Woodruff American Rifle and Revolver Club M. C. Gdubb Dave Taylor Francis Efaw Wilde Frisbee Harvey Arbaugh John Murphy Jesse Carter Elmer Goldsberry Frank Richley Bob Stevenson Carence Way

Leading Hitters In The American League And National League

A scattered OCR list shows top hitters with names such as Ruth Archdeacon Goslin Hornsby Cuyler Wheat Fournier Roush and counts like 101 90 84 68 or 91. The fragmentary data includes team hints and totals, reflecting a period style stats page.

Ruth New York Archdeacon Walk Goslin Washa Cheely Hornsby St. Louis Cuyler, Pah Wheat Brooklyn Fournier Roush Cincinnati

Pop Athens Says: Notes on summer, sports, and jokes

A collage of quips and remarks touches on air traffic, road readiness, Dr. Mel Brown lifting weights, a Cleveland ham giveaway, Olympic reactions, Fowler and Rockhill tennis, and comments about boxing fans, journalists, and education. It reads like a playful column with fragmented, humorous snippets from late 19th or early 20th century newspaper chatter.

Play Saturday McBee's and Post Office Tilt Rescheduled

The game postponed by rain Thursday between McBee's and Post Office will be played Saturday at 2 30 p m. Moose aims for a strong showing as the teams meet.

McBee’s and Post Office

Cleveland and Philadelphia Split Pair in Ten Inning Games

In Cleveland on July 31 the Phillies beat the Indians 7 to 3 in ten innings of the first game, then Cleveland won 4 to 3 in ten innings in the second game. Metevier left after four in the second, Messenger held Philadelphia to four hits, and Lutzke and Summa were driven home by Speaker’s double in the tenth.

Cleveland Athletics Indians Philadelphia Metevier Messenger Saginaw Lutzke Speaker Summa

Athenians Rout Lancaster in Easy Golf Match

Athens golfers dominated Lancaster rinksmen at the Athens Country Club pressing a 54 percent success rate with ten Athenians blanking their opponents. The meet featured a long list of names and scores, with Athens securing a large win and planning to play Lancaster again at Lancaster on August 28.

Athens Lancaster Strickland M& Greeves J Swanson S Derrow Parks Rising D. H. Biddle G.herman Johnson Beach O’bleness Reet Sweeney Cunningham Wolf MacCracken Grover Shell Bush Eggert Wood W. Herman J Alderman Cox I Bingman Squires Preston Mattox Howe Murtaugh Z. W. Chubb Huddle Ranch Lous Sprague Turner Whipple B. Biddle D. Chubb Hatter Woodworth Wyman Beckley Radebaugh Stickney Bright

Gullum Succeeds Rockhill as Twilight League Head

Chick Rockhill leaves Athens high school duties to attend coaching school at Notre Dame for three weeks then likely to teach in Wilson North Carolina. Prof Frank Gullum replaces him as Twilight League head and Chub Knox will manage league finances.

Chick Rockhill Boach Athens High School South Bend Ind Notre Dame Wilson N. C Frank Gullum Ohio University East High School Columbus Harley Knox

Classified Ad Prompt Encourages Local Listings

An advertisement urges readers to place ads by phone in three Ohio towns Athens Nelsonville and Logan with a call to action to insert ads in a medium read by locals and sell by dusk.

Athens Nelsonville Logan Messenger

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