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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1931

Page

9

Giants Push pennant chase with Brooklyn wins and St Louis gap

New York Giants win two over Brooklyn 6-3 and 3-2 to extend confidence in denying the St. Louis Cardinals a repeat. Fred Fitzsimmons and Bill Walker pitch well as the Giants cut the Cardinals lead and a Pirates shutout streak ends. Cincinnati Cubs beat Reds as Chicago offense breaks through. White Sox beat Tigers in lone American League game. St Paul tops Toledo in a doubleheader while Indianapolis and Milwaukee split.

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Reds Facing Eastern Bombardment and Prospect Talk

The column reviews baseball teams and prospects with references to the Reds, Giants, Pirates, Phillies, and Athletics. It notes the Reds’ history against Eastern clubs, discusses players like Bronson, Retzlaff, Osa nsen, Lassman, and Grosskloss, and mentions shifts in rosters and potential moves as the season approaches.

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Bean to race in Hawthorne Handicap at heavy weight

Sun Beau, the money winner of the Ameri turf series, will start in the $25 000 Hawthorne Handicap at Hawthorne on Saturday despite carrying 131 pounds. Trainer Jack Whyte fields a small but strong entry with Nant Keight likely out injured and a field including Rita Spar Mike Hai Paul Bunyan and others.

Chicago Rb-Sen Bean Jack Whyte Willis Sharpe Wir Geni Nant Keight Boong Rita Spar Mike Hai Paul Bunyan In Wut Minowar Tannery Plucky Silverdale Brown Wisdom Ish Play Ironsides

Mrs Van Ryn Wins Maidstone Invitation Tennis Final

Mrs John Van Ryn of Philadelphia captured the Maidstone Invitation title with a 6-2 victory over Mrs Dorothy C Hepherd Barron in the final rounds. Betty Nuthall and Phil Mudford won the doubles championship in an all British final against Dorothy Round and Eileen Whittingstall Clemmitt.

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Baseball Scores by Innings from National and American Leagues

The record lists game by game results across the National and American Leagues with inning by inning scoring lines. Batteries and pitchers are named for each contest, indicating results and final tallies for both leagues across multiple matchups.

Slattery and Rosenbloom to fight seventh time at Ebbets Field

A. Maxie Rosenboom and Jimmy Slattery meet for the seventh time in a 15 round bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. The fight, unlikely to draw big crowds, follows their reputation as boxing playboys and comes as Rosenboom defends the world heavyweight title.

Jim Slattery Rosenbloom New York Maxie Rosenboom Jimmy Slattery Ebbets Field Brooklyn Jack Delaney Paul Berlenbach

Crabby Stars As Cubs Beat Redlegs Twice

Crabby Tree of Nelsonville starred for Chicago as the Cubs swept Cincinnati in a twin bill winning 4-2 and 7-3. He collected 7 hits in 10 at bats, including four for five in the first game, and scored Cincinnati’s lone run in the opener. Vin Barton contributed the Windy City’s offense with a home run and multiple singles helping secure the two wins.

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Birds Rally To Beat ailers In Ninth Inning Comeback

In Columbus Aug Birds trailed early but rallied with a ninth inning surge sparked by a screen pass setup and a long fielding errorless rally. Pitcher Campbell earned the win with Wales taking the loss and Deauilets and Yelor contributing key plays as Minneapolis upset the hosts.

Columbus Aug Minneapolis Yelor Edd Walsh Tory Abe Kou MTA Nets Sicha Ely Tb Farina Kearilheart Fioury Wath Stawford Campbell Wales Sree Srvder Connolly Pletfer Brflineart Aby Walwert

Carbon Hill pitcher gets tryout with Red Birds

Woodrow Deval a 16 year old Carbon Hill ball player received a telegram from the Columbus American Association club offering a tryout. He left for Columbus to report to the Red Birds after playing for the Stogies in Kiwanis Senior League and Chuck Rutherford's Independents at Carbon Hill. If he shows promise a contract with Cardins system is expected.

D. ¥. Milne Cardins

Cubs Begin 1932 Rebuild With Purchase of Herman

Chicago Cubs owner William Wrigley moves toward a 1932 pennant chase by buying second baseman William Herman from Louisville for a reported 23 thousand dollars. Herman, 28, hits .383 last season and will join the Cubs if Louisville exits the American Association pennant race.

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Red Bird Swap Colussbu Aug .40 Pi Pitcher Archie Campbell

Columbus club announces trading pitcher Milcn Cven roo and infielder William Caps Narlesky from the Indianapody club without cash involved. President L McPhail confirms the exchange involving Rec Birda players Columbus.

Colussbu Archie Campbell Basstoan Yoter Rec Birda Milcn Cvenroo William Caps Narlesky Indianapody Club L. McPhail Columbus Ball Club

Unclear Late Night Fights Result At Newark And Other Cards

Fragmented results from Newark boxing cards include Roberta Retarti at 254 pounds and several bouts with unidentified opponents. References to Italian fighters, New York challengers, and a heavyweight wrestling claim in Cleveland are noted amid garbled names and locations.

Risso Blasts Way To Decision Over Ancient Rival

Risso dominates late action to secure a decision victory over ancient rival. The match features heavy exchanges on the Harvard Arena ring with Risso pressing the attack as the end nears.

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Soldiers Hand Whitewash to Lodgemen 40

Rauch Bakery tops Hilltop Garage nine to chase second place in Athens Playground League. Rowland allowed few runs in a strong two week stretch as Soldiers Hand tallied three hits and two errors in the fourth inning. The Bakers trail Spot’s second place team by one game with Spot idle tonight.

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Caddies to Play Colmais in annual state tourney

Caddies from Retones compete in a state college golf meet held at Hose Tun course. Players prepare for the annual event featuring caddie involvement and tournament bags.

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