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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1928

Page

13

Americans Rip Through Track Meet in England

In Tampord Bridge England 41000 witnessed the United States beat Great Britain in eight events to six. USA won the 400 yards relay with Wykuff Quinn Cummings Ruesch leading the team. The U S Olympic squad set a world record in the medley relay. The British team struggled as standout performances fell to American stars and the meet ended with USA dominating several distance and sprint events.

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Dave De Hid Man Is Shoot Of Athens Rifle Club

A fragmented local report describes a weekly Athens rifle shoot and a shooter named Dave Dehid. It notes scores around the 40s to 50s, references positions and totals, and lists several participant initials and partial names amid garbled text.

Dave de Hidman Shoot OF Athens Rifle Club Dave Tavier Bers Arts Taviar Tubal Compolio Tister AG K. Wooar Martin J. Vick

Chicago Pair Takes Title in National Park Tennis Doubles

Chicago paired duo wins the National Public de Tennis doubles championship at Rockelveller Park defeating St. Louis entrants Ted Wyes and Ro Ruscom. The runners up included Jennings and Harker, with Lester Aloeson of Los Angeles noted as a finalist.

Chicago National Park Rockelveller Park Ovetasly Chieate Dee Moto St. Louis Ted Wyes M Ro Ruscom Sas Jennings Harker Lester Aloeson Los Angeles

Champion Hailed LaGrange II Aug 11

LaGrange today hailed its most distinguished 17 year old athlete Dick Mullin who defeated veterans to win the Western Junior Golf championship. He beat Tom Mack Colley of Olympia Fields by four strokes, a notable victory for the local star amid a season of strong junior performances.

Lagrange Hils Dick Mullin Ed Recte Tuhter Teach Tommac Colley Olympia Fielda Ty Cobb

Baseball Scores Mixed Results From Early Games

Baseball scores show Philadelphia and New York games with tight finishes. Boston and Brooklyn split a doubleheader while Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 3 to 6. Chicago defeated St Louis 5 to 7 and New York beat Boston 5 to 2. Washington topped Philadelphia 6 to 1 as Detroit fell to Cleveland 10 to 8. American Association and other matchups feature Columbus and Toledo, Indianapolis and Louisville, St Paul and Minneapolis, and Kansas City versus Milwaukee in regional showdowns.

New York Boston Hoyt Bengough Mcladen Summons Berry Washington St Philadelphia Fity Hadley Rael Lamsi Grover Cochrane Detroit Cleveland Dou Sorrell Margrate Shanle Rayne Harder American Association Columbus Toledo Wykhoff Harris Kirsch Afaneuso Lansaa City Milwauker Sheehan Wirts Ballou McMenemy

Browns Win 4 to 2 Over White Sox in Chicago

In Chicago today Aug 11 the St Louis Browns beat the White Sox 4 to 2. Sox pitcher Al though Thomas struck out eight but allowed eleven hits as the Browns capitalized to secure the victory.

Chicago

Athletics Victors as Cochrane Delivers Ninth Inning Winner

In Phila ndte Pa August 11 W P Atekos Cochrane lined a clutch single scoring Pashop in the ninth to beat the Washington Senators 2 1. Haas’ routine pop fly fell for a double to extend the inning and break open a tight game. Hadley held the A’s to four innings before the rally, then faced Li hits late.

Philandte Phia Atekos Cochrane Pashop Athletics Washington Senators Ragny Haas Pop Fly Washington Hadley

Giants Go Strong at Polo Grounds in 1940s game

Giants defeat Phillies 4 to 9 at Polo Grounds as Carl Hubbell limits Philadelphia to six hits. Travis Jackson drives in three runs with a homer in the fourth inning. John Milligan makes debut for Philadelphia after leaving Syracuse.

Polo Ground New York Giants Phila Carl Hubbell Philadelphia Travis Jackson John Millgan Philly Syracuse Pennsylvania

Reds Win 1-0 at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh

Forbes Field Pittsburgh August 11 Pirates pitcher Lurlesh Grimes lost 1-0 to Red Lucas as the Pirates mustered two hits. A first inning error by an Ids fielder and a standout relief performance sealed the score.

Forbes Field Pittsburgh U.P Lurlesh Grimes Red” Lucas Ids

Yankees Sweep Red Sox in tight three game series

The Yankees completed a clean sweep of Boston with a decisive performance in the final game. Key plays and late runs sealed the victory as pitchers held the Red Sox scoreless late.

Yankees Red Sox

East Side Boys Take First Places in Central School Meet

Report details a schoolyard track and field meet between East Side and Central School boys. East Side dominated events with wins in relays and several dashes while Central School players claimed few top spots amid sparse entries.

East Side Central School Fromuths Central Raymond Pyar Leland Wilson Lerch Tues Heds Raymond Central Pyar Hil Rett Csecond

Nelsonville Twilight League Week Schedule Released

The Nelsonville Twilight League announces games for next week with Central versus West on Wednesday, West versus Barbe on Thursday, and Athena versus Central. Monday and Friday nights will feature good games, with one game per night and possible out-of-town teams or postponed times. Saturday is excluded. Also noted are auto speed events led by Wilbur Shaw, Loms Schreader, and Frank Drona heading to Chicago for Roby Speedway races tomorrow, followed by the Grand Mule national dart take place in the township.

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Hole in One at Gallipolis Course

Gallipolis Galelull reports a rare hole in one on the local course. Joe Mach of Gallipolis hit a midiron shot that landed in the cup at hole Wo. Other members mentioned include Dr Otto A Vornbolt and Judie Wow Cherington Elmer Revd of Middleport last year.

Lomeroy Gallipolis Galelull Hele Gallipolis Joe Mach Gulfer Midiron Lub Phtee Otto A Vornbolt Judie Wow Cherington Elmer Revd Middleport Rutland Goll

Braves Win 4-2 as Hichbown Delivers in Brooklyn

Aug 11 report from Brooklyn notes Kent Greenfeld led the Robins with three hits while the Braves tied the game early on Hendriks and Berman. Lance Hichbown starred with a single and two doubles driving in three runs as Brooklyn held on to beat Boston 4-2.

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Athens Swim Team Entered in Chillicothe Meet

Athens Crystal Pool Swim team, coached by Walter Villir, will compete at the South Central Ohio Amateur Swim meet at Mead Pool Chillicothe on Wednesday evening August 15 at 6 o'clock. Athens entries include Bob Koegler Dutch Ludwig Brownie Barnes Virgil Cross Harold Morgan Stud Swires Paul Hottel Bill Curry Bob White Pete McKinley Ten Geems and Powers. Judges include Ryven Mby of Ohio State as well as Jane Cooke and Clark Ware.

Athens Ohio Mead Pool Chillicothe Walter Villir Athens Crystal Pool Bob Koegler Pete McKinley Ten Geems Powers Muirseid

Michigan State grid slate lists 69 hopeful players

A tentative list of 69 candidates for Michigan State football, compiled for selection by coach Harry Kipke, suggests about 10 players may be chosen to return for early practice in August.

East Lansing Mick Michigan State Harry Kipke

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