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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1924

Page

5

Eicholtz and Jones advance in municipal tennis meet

Eicholtz defeats Wells 7-5 7-5 in two deuce sets and Jones outlasts Wilcock 6-2 5-7 6-4 as the municipal tennis tournament reaches its semi finals. Walker wins by forfeit as Antle departs for Camp Knox and Warne conquers Brown 6-0 6-0.

Richard Eicholts George Eschbcock Har- Hold Wells Robert Jones Eicholtz Wells Henry Garrett Ficholtz Walker Antle Camp Knox Ohio National Guards Fowler Peg Warne Carolen Brown Miss Brown Williams Cupp Pfaff Miller Fisher Clark

Yankees rally past Tigers in eleventh for 9 to 8 win

The Yankees regain the lead by n likely margin as they edge the Tigers 9 to 8 in the eleventh inning. Ruth hits his 34th homer with two on base and the Browns extend their winning streak at Washington 5 to 1.

Yankees Tigers Ruth Browns Washington

Thurston's 10 game win streak ends against Yankees

White Sox star Hollis Thurston, after a run of 10 consecutive victories, was stopped by the Yankees. His tear included wins over nearly every club in the league and marked a sensational stretch for Thurston.

Hollis Thurston White Sox Yankees Thurston

Michigan honors 1924 football team for stadium dedications

The 1924 Michigan Wolverines will be guests of honor at the opening of three stadiums this fall. They will attend ceremonies at Illinois Minnesota and Michigan Aggies as part of the gridiron dedications.

Michigan Illinois Minnesota Michigan Aggies

Four Michigan natives named to Maze and Blue leadership roles

Four Michigan residents were elected to lead Maze and Blue athletic teams next year. Jim Brooker takes track duties, Buell Quirk and George Haggerty assume basketball roles, and Herbert Steger of Oak Park Illinois, a native son, will pilot the eleven.

Michigan Maze and Blue Jim Brooker Buell Quirk George Haggerty Herbert Steger Oak Park Ill

Graysons Defeat Plumbers 17 to 4 Monday Night

Graysons slammed the Plumbers for 17 to 4 as stove-workers slugged past cellar-men. In Cleveland, Messenger, after a rough start, settled to win 14 to 5 over Boston, allowing one earned run in eight innings following a four-run first. Open fires along highways remain illegal in many states.

Graysons Messenger Cleveland Boston Ike Boone Red Sox Ne Hex

Hikers Walk 350 Miles to Canadian Open

Four Toronto caddies Kidd Park Jinson and Flint hiked most of the 350 miles to Montreal for the Canadian open championship. With only 17.50 in their pool they completed the trek in 56 hours, Parkinson said the distance is par.

Montreal Can Kidd Park Jinson Flint Toronto Parkinson

Aviators Hit High Wind In Iceland

Lieutenant Lowell Smith and Lieutenant Erik Nelson, United States Army aviators on a round the world flight, left Hornafjord at 9 15 and passed Skaftaros 70 miles west an hour later. They then faced high winds and a strong gale while heading toward Reykjavik.

Reykjavik Iceland Lowell Smith Erik Nelson United States Army Hornafjord Skaftaros

Miners Donate $590 to Northeastern Ohio Tornado Relief

Colum bus Aug 5 A check for 590 dollars was received by D C Wills treasurer of the relief commission for tornado stricken cities of northeastern Ohio from the United Mine Workers District No 6. This group is comprised of Ohio miners.

Columbus D. C. Wills Relief Commission Ohio United Mine Workers

Vatican Jubilee Year Likely Postponed

It was reported this afternoon that the Jubilee Year celebration by the Vatican probably will be postponed.

Rome Vatican

Golf Verse Reflects on The Nineteenth Hole

A brief poetic sketch notes golf as real and earnest. It speaks of a tired club and a return to play for the nineteenth hole, hinting at leisure and finish.

Leading Hitters Named for National League and Teams

Listed top hitters by games and at bats include Ruth of New York Falk of Chicago Archdeacon of Chicago Jamieson of Cleveland Sheely of Chicago Hornsby of St Louis Cuyler of Pittsburgh Wheat of Brooklyn Roush of Cincinnati and Bressler of Cincinnati with team affiliations and counts.

G Ruth New York Falk Chicago Archdeacon Chi Jamieson Cleve Sheely

Wolfe Defeats Eldridge Whipple One Up in Junior Match

In the Athens Country club junior tournament Wolfe beat Eldridge Whipple one up on Monday. Whipple showed unusual form for his 12 years.

Athens Wolfe Eldridge Whipple Whipple

Investigation in Niles on Klans and Circle clash

In Niles Ohio police opened an inquiry after a clash between klan and anti klan factions injuring two people and resulting in six arrests. Firearms were found as crowds dispersed following the burning of a circle in front of a klansman home during a Mineral Ridge konklave. Separately in New York Mrs Frank Tinney filed a separation suit noon Aug 5.

Niles, O Mineral Ridge Steve Marieth New York Frank Tinney

No Upsets In New York Tennis Tourney

Southampton, N Y August 5 Sixty four players entered the annual Southampton invitation tournament and played through first matches with no startling upsets. This afternoon feature matches include Norman Brooks against Irving Weinstein with Brooks favored to win and next facing Walter Wesbrook of Southern California.

Robert Kinsey Southampton N. Y Norman Brooks Irving Weinstein University of California Brooks Weinstein Walter Wesbrook California

Baseball scores from late season games in the American League

The report lists scattered results with team pairings such as Cincinnati versus Philadelphia, New York against Chicago, and St. Louis facing Boston with varying scores. It notes a rain delay affecting the Philadelphia Chicago game and mentions Cleveland and Detroit in the standings context.

City Matchups Spike Early Basketball Schedule

A slate of intercity games features Cincinnati versus Philadelphia and Chicago facing New York with Pittsburgh meeting Brooklyn. St. Louis travels to Boston while New York plays Detroit and Boston hosts Cleveland with Washington visiting St. Louis. Philadelphia meets Chicas.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington

Dismissal of Hewitt-Boden Protest by Twilight League

Twilight League managers voted 7 to 1 to dismiss Hewitt-Boden protest over a game against the Knights of Pythias won 5 to 4. The protest claimed Pauley of the Knights was ineligible due to working for Ian Achen’s firm, affecting league eligibility.

Hewittt-Boden Knights of Pythias Lodgemen Pauley Knights Ian Achens

Jacksonville Beats Guysville 9 to 4 on Sunday

Jacksonville pitcher Adams dominated for 19 strikeouts and allowed only 5 hits as Jacksonville defeated Guysville 9 to 4 at Guysville on Sunday.

Jacksonville Guysville Adams

Reds Take Series Opener In Philadelphia 8-6

Cincinnati opened its series in Philadelphia with an 8 to 6 win. The Reds scored in the third and eighth innings, aided by errors from Parkinson and Williams. Williams hit a first inning home run with a man on base.

Philadelphia Cinccinnati Philadelpha Reds Luque Parkinson Williams Cincinnati

Heat wave tales and boxing bravado from Chicago

A clipped column recounts the heat wave’s harsh conditions and highlights Dazzy Vance fanning seven men in a row in Chicago. It mentions a challenger称 a second Terry McGovern and ends with a brief, punchy aside about belief and bravado.

Dazzy Vance Chicago

Black eye explained as football practice starts

A fragment discusses football practice causing a black eye and notes a youth in white flannel trousers. The text is a partial era-dated snippet with limited readable details conveying casual sports commentary.

Promised rivalries and royal polo tease a restless season

The clippings mix sports chatter and light gossip from a fevered season. Lipton's Shamrock loses in England while contenders like Joe Beckett and Carpentier loom. The Prince of Wales tours polo plans and fledgling citizens spark mild intrigue as pest seasons bite and the market man sues for 220 dollars.

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