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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

7

Indians and Browns consider major trade for Shaute Levsen

Philadelphia Aug 9 An authoritative source says the St Louis Browns and Cleveland Indians may swap Sam Jones Ernie Wingard and Hersh Bennett for Joe Shaute Emil Levsen. Howley denies but trade talk continues as season ends and Browns plan roster moves.

Philadelphia St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Sam Jones Ernie Wingard Browns Hersh Bennett Indians Joe Shaute Emil Levsen Alhough Dan Howley Jack McCallister Howley Athletics Phil Ball Jones Wingard Benett Sean Y Howley Bennett Edones Winkard Paw Howey Lister Maneer Tris Speaker Cleveland Shaute Levsen McCallister St. Louis George Sister Elma Vangilder

Goldman Giants-Ray-Glo Game Postponed by Wet Field

The big feature game between the Julian Goldman Colored Giants of Milwaukee and the Grayson Ray-Glas was postponed due to flooded playgrounds. Studebaker nine to face the Glas in a twilight seven inning game Friday at 6. Graysons and Ray-Glos lineups noted.

Julian Goldman Studebaker Nine Glas Studebakers Eee P. McKinley Graysons Ray-Glos Thieson Whitlatch Studebaker Christy Bradfield Wise Boling Athens Chester Nine

Modest Lacoste and Cochet Cite Luck in Tilden Win

Renee Lacoste and Henri Cochet respond with humility after recent upset over William Tilden. Both players credit luck and focus on their own improvement rather than boasting about the victory.

Renee Lacoste Henri Cochet Tilden

Picnic Attendees Gather at L R Pierce Home in Guysville

A Sunday dinner gathering at L R Pierce residence in Guysville brought together numerous residents from nearby towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R F Arnold, Dana Mitch and family, Howard McIntosh and family, Theodore Mitch and family, Jan Smith and family, Ed Boen and nephew, Carl Jennings, E E Weeks and sister Sarah Ann Jay, Roy and Lorenzo Davis, Frederick Bartles, Robert Stobart, Earl and Frank Dill, Anthony Niggemeyer, Riley McDaniel, L H Blackwood and others from Pomeroy Carthage Athens Geog.

L. R. Pierce Guysville R. F. Arnold Dana Mitch Howard McIntosh Theodore Mitch Jan Smith Ed Boen Carl Jennings E. E. Weeks Sarah Ann Jay Roy Davis Lorenzo Davis Frederick Bartles Robert Stobart Earl Frank Dill Pomeroy Anthony Niggemeyer Riley McDaniel Carthage L. H. Blackwood Athens

Prominent Baseball Figure Claims Trade Nearly Closed

Lack denies the deal but a well known baseball man says the trade was practically closed during the locals last visit to St. Louis.

Lack St. Louis

Cubs Clash for NL Pennant Amid Skepticism

United Press reports Joe McCarthy and the Cubs cling to a three and a half game lead as they chase the National League pennant. The Cubs prize a potential World Series site at Wrigley Field over the White Sox park, despite doubters. Meanwhile the Yankees head on a lengthy road trip with Miller Huggins warning of a tough stretch.

Cub Cubs William Wrigley White Sox McCarthy New York Yankees Miller Huggins

Yankees Acquire Robertson From St Paul Saints

The New York Yankees obtained third baseman Charlie Robertson from the St Paul Americans Association team for three players and a reported 7500 cash bonus. Robertson is noted for fielding and solid batting. Branch Rickey will stay as vice president and business manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for five more years after new contract talks concluded with Sam Breadon.

ST. Paul Minn New York Yankees Charlie Robertson Saints Bob Connery New York Robertson ST. Louis Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Sam Breadon Breadon Cardinals

Illinois Women’s Athletic Club Wins Central AAU Meet

The three day championship in Aurora Illinois was captured by the Illinois Women’s Athletic Club. Hirsch of Chicago placed second and the Milwaukee A C took third.

Aurora Ill Central A. A. U Illinois Women's Athletic Club Hirsch Chicago Milwaukee A. C

Poole Hitting Hard in International League Play

Jim Poole keeps a high batting mark in the International League, though he could not fit satisfactorily for Connie Mack. The report notes his continuing strong hitting and status in the league.

Jim Poole Connie Mack

Rubber Suits Popular In France Say Skeptics

Rubber bathing suits gain popularity in France with bathers noting cooler feel than wool. Joe Williams quotes rubber advocates claiming they are the hottest item for a nude day, shaping debate on fashion and practicality.

France Joe Williams

Red Sox extend win streak with 3-2 win over Detroit

The Boston Red Sox continued their winning ways by defeating Detroit 3-2 for their sixth straight victory. Ruffing was touched by Detroit's bats but received solid support and timely hitting. In the other major league game Cleveland beat Washington 6-1 as Walter Johnson left early and Shaute limited the Senators to seven hits.

Boston Red Sx Detroit Cleveland Washington Walter Johnson Shaute Senators

Indians Chase Big Train in Washington

Shaute relieved Marberry in the seventh and Burke in the ninth as Cleveland and Washington split a 9 inning game. Autry hit a three base shot and Eichrodt plus Fonseca doubled for Cleveland while McNeely Autry Rice led the field. Johnson Marberry and Burke pitched for Washington with Marberry yielding most of the runs.

Eichrodt Lutzke Goslin Rice McNeely Autry Fonseca Autrey Bluege Harris Marberry Judge Reeves Balle Shaute Hers Burke Johnson Bucke Jamieson

No Betting Ban Enforced at North Randall Track

Sheriff Hanratty orders no gambling at the North Randall grand circuit opening today. No parimutuel machines or betting allowed, with officials put on honor and no deputies assigned to enforce the rule. Edward's pacing event of 3000 dollars looms as track faces an estimated 80 thousand dollar operating shortfall amid veterans’ incredulity.

Cleveland U.R North Randall Edward J. Hanratty Hanratty Edward H. K. Devéreaux Devereaux

British Polo Team Defeats Army 19 to 5

The British polo team yesterday defeated the army team here by nineteen to five in an informal match. The British players showed a finished performance throughout the game.

Westbury

Copeland Aims to Retain AAU Track Honors

Pasadena Athletic Club star Lillian Copeland holds the national titles in javelin throw ing shot putting and sprint ing and plans to defend those honors at the National AAU track and field meet in Eureka California in September. She is regarded as one of America's top girl athletes.

Lillian Copeland Pasadena Athletic Club Eureka Calif Miss Copeland America

Weather Cold Rains Delay National League Games

Yesterday's results show All games postponed in the National League due to rain. American League reports Cleveland defeating Washington 6 to 1 and Boston defeating Detroit 8 to 2. Other matches listed were delayed by wet grounds in Chicago-New York and St. Louis-Philadelphia with American Association results Paul 15 Columbus 6 and Toledo 5 Minneapolis 2 and Indianapolis 5 Milwaukee 4.

Washington Walter Johnson Cleveland Cleveland R. H. O Jamieson aRigney Stewart Eee Chicago Pittsburgh Louis Seer Ork Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Detroit Seer Tee Cleveland St. Louis Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Ene MH. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Detroit St. Louis

Bus Connections Map Fragments In Chillicothe Area

A fragmented text lists bus connections at Chillicothe and Athens areas with stops in Waverly Portsmouth Ironton Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro and more. It mentions Union Bus Station at Chillicothe and Red Star Bus Station at Athens plus connections at McArthur Wellston Jackson and H av Collins 339 E St Chillicothe.

Chillicothes Waverly Portsmouth Liouten Points West Virginia Kentucky Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro Washington Court House Xenia Athens Logan Columbus Parkersburg Glouster Pomeroy McConnelsville Chillicothe Union Red Star McArthur Wellston and Jackson

Rickard Luck May Stem Weather For Dempsey Fight

Promoter Edward C Rickard expects favorable conditions for the Dempsey vs. Reda bout at Soldier Field or nearby. Weather forecasts cited by George Gets suggest clear or mild conditions with little wind for the September event as Rickard travels between Chicago and New York.

Edward. C. United Chicago Rickard Gene Jack Dempsey Rerebtaal Edrance New York Dempsey Tery

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