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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

3

Dempsey to Fight Tunney at Chicago Field

The South Park board granted permission to stage the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight bout at Chicago’s Soldier Field likely September 15 with Tex Rickard and George Getz authorized to obtain the boxing license. Dempsey asked to postpone a week due to his wife’s illness and Rickard said he could agree if feasible.

United Press Chicago Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Philadelphia South Park Board Soldiers’ Field Tex Rickard George F. Getz Getz Illinois Boxing Commission Park Board Dempsey Rickard Richard

Ray-Glow All-Stars to Play Grayson Tonight

The Athens All-Stars face the Grayson Ray-Glos tonight at 6 o'clock after a headline error in yesterday's Messenger caused confusion. Each team expects to win in the scheduled game at the play grounds.

Athens All-Stars Grayson Ray-Glos Messenger

Officials Named for Ohio State Fair Racing Program

Charles V. Truax announced Ohio State fair racing officials. Judges named are H. W. Swisher of Columbus, Harvey Klink of Bucyrus, and W. H. Kennan of Cleveland. G. W. Rittenour of Keton leads racing operations. trotting and pacing will be featured.

Columbus U.P Charles V. Truax Hh. W. Swisher Harvey Klink Bucyrus W. H. Kennan Cleveland G. Phillips John Bain Wellston Lloyd Vallery Waverly Morris Caldwell Portsmouth G. W. Rittenour Keton Board of Agriculture

Cubs Jump To First Place In League Again

The Chicago Cubs rise to the NL lead for the sixth time this season by defeating the Phillies 6 to 6 as the Pirates fall to the Braves in 11 innings 4 to for. Dazzy Vance edges Rixey in a key pitching duel while the Yankees lose to the Indians 2 to 1 in rain halted six innings.

CUBS Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Phils

Miller Beats Yanks in Rain Shortened Six Inning Tilt

New York Yankees lost 2 to 1 to the Cleveland Indians as rain and darkness halted play after six innings. Dazzy Vance pitched for Brooklyn against Cincinnati, with Brooklyn winning 2 to 1 to climb in the National League standings. Vance allowed five hits in seven innings for Cincinnati, while Partridge and Pipp figured in a ninth inning error that let Brooklyn’s run score.

New York Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Cincinnati Brooklyn Dazzy Vance Eppa Rixey Reds Patridge Pipp

Giants Still Have Chance for Pennant

Henry L. Farrell reports that the New York Giants, once faltering, are back in the running for the National League pennant. Under Rogers Hornsby as acting manager, the team reversed its slump, beating rivals as John McGraw recuperated from a hunting trip. Hornsby’s leadership, proven with the Cardinals, has sparked a late-season surge for the Giants.

New York New York Giants Rogers Hornsby John McGraw Giants Hornsby Pirates Cubs Cards Reds Cardinals Ciants St. Louis Cardinals

Two Cohens in Major League Baseball Could Make History

Jewish brothers Andy and Sydney Cohen are in the majors with the Giants and Buffalo club. Andy is with the Buffalo International League squad on option while Sydney travels with the Giants. The younger Cohen joined the Giants from the Alabama campus.

Cohens John McGraw Giants Andy Buffalo Sydney Alabama

Levine Plans Atlantic Flight From France to New York

Charles A. Levine and French pilot Maurice Drouhin intend to fly from France to New York around August 15. The plan targets a transatlantic crossing news update from Nottingham.

Nottingham Eng Charles A. Levine lFfrench Maurice Drouhin New York France

Cleveland 2 New York 1 in seven innings

Cleveland defeated New York 2 to 1 in seven innings. Rain halted the Cleveland New York game while other matchups including St. Louis at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia were postponed by rain. Boston beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1 and New York 6 took a 6-3 win over St. Louis. Toledo edged Columbus 3-2 and Louisville won 12-7 over Indianapolis.

Cleveland New York St. Louis Boston Chicago-Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Gen. L. Pet Washington Detroit St Louis Brooklyn Ae Cincinnati Oe Boston Ween Eens American Association L. Pet Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Eee St. Paul Minneapolis Te

Minnesota ace Bolstad Leads Public Links Qualifier

In Cleveland on August 2 a Minnesota golfer Lester Bolstad, last year's public links champion, drew attention as the first qualifying round began. He was paired with John Hornsby of Topeka in the opening round.

Cleveland U.R Minnesota Lester Bolstad University of Minnesota Bolstad John Hornsby Topeka Kans

Johnson To Be Hailed Today As No Other Baseball Player Ever Was

Washington marks Walter Johnson's 21st season start against Detroit at Evans Field in a Johnson testimonial day. A granite shaft unveiling and a maltese cross medal from Ban Johnson will honor his 20 years of service. Hoover and Ke-noge lead fundraising and presentation of funds to Johnson before first pitch.

Washington U.P Regent House Walter Johnson Weiser Idaho Joe Cantillon Senators Johnson Detroit Ball Park Barney Ban Johnson American League Pitchern Hérebert Hoover Frank B. Ke Noge Walter Prince Albert P.A

H. W. Collins 339 b St. Obillicothe

Obillicothe civic notice lists H W Collins residing at 339 b St Obillicothe as part of a public record. No further details provided in readable text.

H. W. Collins B. St. St

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