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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

9

Robins Face Crucial Test as Cubs Lead Tight NL Race

Brooklyn's Robins, chasing the National League pennant, face the Chicago Cubs in a pivotal four game stretch after five straight losses. A win would restore a tie for first, but a defeat could put Brooklyn two games behind and spark doubts about their title chances.

Dixon Stewart Chicago U.P Brooklyn Robins Enema Chicago Cubs Cubs Wilbert Robinson Fred Blake Dazzy Vance Caume Stephenson English Cuyler Hack Wilson Jake Flowers Blake Bray Robinson United Press Nebins Robina St. Louie Willie Sherdell Rita Boston Braves Pittsburgh Phillies Piltabureh

Mexico U football team at Louisiana next Oct 4

Alexandria La August 13 Intercollegiate football begins in the United States October 4 when the National University of Mexico competes with Louisiana College at Pineville La They will meet again in Mexico City in 1931 Louisiana College, undefeated in the Southern Intercollegiate conference, projects a major event and six of its eight 1930 games are conference matches.

Alexandria United States Naal University of Mexico Louisiana College Eleven Pine Mille Mexico City Mexico Louisiana South

Fight Backers Want To Make A Little Profit

Boxing promoters face a profit squeeze as top fighters push for high percentages of gate receipts. Madison Square Garden halted outdoor bout plans after Sharkey Berg and Thompson McLarnin demanded large shares, leaving the industry strained amid scarce funds and limited margins.

York U.R Madison Square Garden Sharkey-Campolo Singer-Berg Thompson-McLarnin Sharkey al Singer Jack Kid) Berg Jack Thompson California Vancouver B. C Frank Bruen United Press Today

Lehigh Eyes Optimism With 64 Lettermen for New Year

Despite losing 28 lettermen to graduation Lehigh University anticipates the coming year on athletic fields as 64 letters wearers are available across the teams.

Lehigh University

Indiana Hoosier Fleten to join SMU dedication march

Indiana University's marching band will participate in the dedication ceremonies at SMU's new football bowl on October 25. The Hoosier Fleven will meet the Musical group the Mustangs at the event.

Indiana University Southern Methodist University

Culling Champ to Compete at British Empire Games

Bob Pearce Australia’s reigning world champion sculler will race in Hamilton Ontario during mid August at the British Empire Games. Pearce won the Olympic title in Amsterdam in 1928.

Hamilton Ont Canada Bob Pearce Australia Pearce Amsterdam

Friends Plan Benefit Show for Paddy Harmon

Chicago August 13. Paddy Harmon promoter of the Chicago Stadium and Santa Claus to poor children died with $2.50. Friends plan a benefit boxing show for his widow Mae Harmon and their 4 year old daughter. Burial expenses were paid by friends. Harmon held 204,000 shares in the stadium though they may not be realizable for years.

Chicago Paddy Harmon Santa Claus Mae Harmon Harmon

Baseball Scores From The Day In 1910 Era

American Association results show Columbus 5 Milwaukee 5 Toledo 5 Kansas City 3 Louisville 8 Minneapolis 5 St Paul Indianapolis 2 Indianapolis 3 St Paul seven innings by agreement. National League Chicago 8 Brooklyn 2 11 innings. Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 4 14 innings. Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 1. New York 6 Detroit 5. Boston 5 St Louis 4. Several intercity matches listed with multiple city pairings and schedule notes.

Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Cincinnati St. Tonis Ramses City St. Lewis Boston Wee Netehae Wen Cleveland Ware Ore

Glouster Legion to Play Millfield and Corning

Glouster will meet Millfield at 6 PM Thursday on the Legion grounds in Glouster for the third league game after defeating Athens Millers and Chauncey on their home fields. A Corning game follows Friday at 5 PM on the local diamond.

Glouster Glouster American Legion Legion Athens Millers Chauncey Corning American Legion

Florida Stadium Under Construction In Gainesville

Concrete pouring started August 1 for the University of Florida stadium in Gainesville. The venue is scheduled to be ready for the dedication game on November 8 when Florida faces the University of Alabama.

University of Florida At Gainesville Florida University of Alabama

Morro Beats Emanuel in State Promotion Ring Debut

Albert Morro, coached by Jim Jeffries, wins his second pro bout against Armand Emanuel in a San Francisco coast dispatch. Morro, Jeffries’ pupil from Burbank, showcases boxing skill while Emanuel’s form is debated as Morro rises in the ring.

Jim Jeffries Jeff Deftiries Crouch Pacific Coast Albert Morro Armand Emanuel al Morro San Francisco Morro Burbank Tony Stabeneau Emanuel Jeffries Armand Shakespeare

Reading of 1900s Baseball Leaders Fragment

Partial OCR shows leading hitters and runs batted in with names like Mayer Cleat Ruth Gehrig Foxx and teams Yankees Phillies Pirates Braves Tigers and White Sox. Includes mentions of home runs stolen bases and fielding notes though text is garbled and incomplete.

Mayer Terry Grants Herman Robina Tom Dent Phillies Uebrig Yankees Ruth Yaukous Gebrig Foxx Kivin Ptilties Berger Braves Simmons Athtethcos Gelrig Vaulots Fphilifes Seca Marnons Athiwtice Athieticg Cic Eere McManus KERR Pehringer Tigers Crawell White Sox Ice

Toledo Clings to Second Place in AA Race

Columbus Aug 15 Toledo holds second place in the American Association by a half game after a single win over Kansas City. St Paul split two night games with the last place Indianapolis Indians.

Columbus Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Saints Indianapolis Indians

Senators Defeat Chicago White Sox by 5-4

United Press reports a 5-4 victory for the Senators over the Chicago White Sox with key late runs. The article notes ongoing NL pennant race activity including Cubs gains, Brooklyn Nebrins, and other league results across multiple games and doubleheaders.

Senators Chicago White Sox Lee

Muffler Improvements Aimed at Quieter Outboard Motors

National Outboard Association backs experiments by several manufacturers to boost muffler effectiveness. The goal is to make outboard motors as quiet as automobiles within a short time.

Chicago National Outboard Association

Messenger Triumphs Over Athens Lumber 8 to 7

The Athens Messenger won a Kittenball League game against Athens Lumber with an 8 to 7 score Tuesday night. The contest featured a close finish as both teams traded runs and the Messenger secured the narrow victory.

Athens Messenger Athens Lumber

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