Mitch's Musings returns with fishing tales and sports notes
The writer details a recent fishing trip to Celina Reservoir and nearby rivers, noting weight gain from rest. He shifts to sports updates about Washingtons' dominance in America and the United States players in the Wightman Cup, plus the Reds sweeping the Cardinals. He jokes about packing a fishing pole again.
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Merchants Fall to Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster
Athens merchants travelled to Lancaster on Saturday and lost 7-6 to the Boys Industrial School team. Murad starred at the plate with two triples and two doubles in four appearances.
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Once Mighty Athletics Now Poison to League Leaders
The Philadelphia Athletics, long labeled wreckers of the American League, threaten pennant hopes of Washington and New York Yankees despite lingering far behind. Connie Mack's club shows championship form in recent wins, yet remains ten games behind the Yankees and thirteen behind the Senators as it battles through a crowded standings day with multiple scores across the league.
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Yesterday's Heroes By United Press
CHARLIE GEHRINGER of the Tigers hit a homer in each end of a doubleheader to provide the winning run in the nightcap. Moose Davis of the Phillies connected for a homer that produced the winning run.
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Daily tryouts for Athens Merchants all-star team
The Athens Merchants will hold daily 3:30 PM drills this week on the recreation ball field for an all-star squad to represent the city at the Silver Bridge Tournament. Eligibility is open to all residents of Athens or nearby areas.
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Akron Driver Wins Beulah Park 50 Mile Feature
Bud Anderson of Akron won the 50 mile Columbus Auto Racing Association race at Beulah Park in 55 17. James Wolfe of Columbus finished second with Carl Bengert third. Bob Finnel from Kentucky and Ralph Miller of Dayton placed fifth and sixth. Charles Myers of Dayton broke an arm after a railing crash. other incidents were minor.
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Bronx Park's Century Plant Fails to Bloom on Sunday
Officials at the Bronx Park Botanical Gardens predicted a Sunday bloom for its century plant as more than 50 spectators gathered with lunches, but the expected flowering did not occur.
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Pork rind as lure adds action for deep water fish
Heat drives game fish into cool holes making pork rind a key lure addition. Strips or chunks of pork rind are attached to spinners and underwater lures to mimic wriggling prey. A Canadian lake test showed eight pike hooked in an hour using a pork rind tipped lure.
Ohio Clubs Vie For Top Rung In Mid-Atlantic
The Middle Atlantic league nears month end with three Ohio teams Springfield Zanesville Dayton chasing the second half pennant. Zanesville surged near the lead by winning most games and scoring power, while Springfield moved up as Charleston faltered. Home runs led by Charleston with eight as low scoring games persisted.
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Little Champion Wins Broadmoor Invitation in Colorado Springs
A. R. W. Lawson Little Jr. of Stanford outlasted Harry Gandy to win the 13th Broadmoor Invitation Golf Tournament in Colorado Springs. Little defeated L. B. Maytag in the semifinals and beat Gandy 4 and 3 in the final over 36 holes.
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Retail Drug Code Aims 48 Hour Week for Stores
A code for the retail drug industry gaining support in San Francisco with endorsement from the American Pharmacists Association would require adherence to stamped prices and set minimums equal to wholesale listing plus 33 percent profit. The plan targets out of rate sales and seeks passage in Washington.
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Golf swing wrist action guidance by Art Krenz
Instructional golf piece explains gradual wrist action through the back swing. It emphasizes keeping the club face closed until wrists naturally turn, then the arms guide the shaft toward the intended flight line with the left wrist under the shaft at the top to maintain alignment.
Ohio Amateurs To Qualify For Meet Tuesday
Eighty eight regional amateurs from Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania will tee off in Cleveland and Cincinnati on Tuesday to qualify for the National Amateur championship. Twenty three will advance to the National classic at Cincinnati Kenwood Club, Sept 11 to 16. Notables include Johnny Fisher, Johnny Florio, Bobby Servis, Nelson Ruddy, Eadie Hammant, Oliver Transue and others. Cincinnati had 61 entries and Cleveland 27 with sixteen and seven qualifiers respectively.
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Daytonian Winner in Wolfe Lake 100 Mile Stock Car Race
Charles Engle of Dayton won the Wolfe Lake Speedway 100 mile stock car feature in 2 14. Forest Hart of Union City Ind. finished second with Bob Slazek of Elgin Ill. third.
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Jeby Defends Titular Claims On Wednesday
New York reports Ben Jeby the New York state middleweight champion will defend his title against Lou Brouillard of Worcester in a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds on Wednesday. The weekly boxing slate lists other title and non title bouts across major cities with Rosenbloom and Christner meeting in Los Angeles and Gorilla Jones facing Earl Whitehead in non title action.
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Boxer Shot Twice In Coast Beer Parlor Brawl
Ace Hudkins once the Nebraska Wildcat was wounded in a beer parlor brawl in Los Angeles. He was shot twice with one bullet piercing his lung and another grazing the pelvic area. Hudkins underwent surgery to lower death risk as owner R H Harris faced suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Whipple Wins Country Club Golf Tourney
Eldridge Whipple captured top honors in the Athens Country Club match play event finishing two down to the seasoned veteran known as the old man. T. N. Hoover placed second at three down with S. M. Johnson and Dr. C. N. Sanders four down for next spots. W. F. Smiley and H. Vorhes tied for last at five down. E. F. Hodgins won the driving contest with 22 points and long drives of 275 250 and 200 yards. John Swanson led the putting with 23 putts for 12 holes. Results from the President's Cup include Hall over Paynter 3 and 2 Wolfe over Swanson Lantz over Gorham Cottingham over Starcher one up Morton over Cox Whipple over Gubitz McKay over Sams Begg over Preston E Whipple over Fought 4 and 3 Littler over Schloss Smiley over Grover Hoover over Bobo 5 and 4 Johnson over Householder Good over Yorhes one up Roberts over Jones 3 and 2.
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Charles Gemy to Enter Gallipoly Harn in Hamrick Meet
Charles Gemy will enter a city event in Hamrick. The athlete weighs 25 st and 1 in tall. Last season he scored touchdowns after touchdowns and helped defeat Academy in fall.
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Pro-Amateur Added to Grand Handicap Match at Vandalia
The American Handicap event at Vandalia runs August 21 to 26 with the nation’s top five pro marksmen joining amateurs. Programs and yard targets set for the first three days as the five best professionals compete for a $10 purse and honors.
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