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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

9

St Louis Cardinals suffer with weak reserves in looming series finale

Mitch notes two games remain in the series as the Cardinals cope without first baseman Jim Cains. Bottomley steadies with four for eight since returning, while local stars like Travis Jackson and Moe Koenig shine in other games.

St. Louis Cardinals Jimmy Cains Old Jim Bottomley Sunny Jim Bottomley Travis Jackson Charlie Gelbert Jackson Brooklyn Denny Southern Robins Baltimore Moe Koenig Detroit Tigers Koenig George Earnshaw Rogell Athletics Mickey Cochrane Tiger-Athletics Mickey Aasey Jimmy Foxx Earnshaw Ned Eddie Morgan Eddie Luke Sewell Morgan Joe Sewell Bises Yankees Tesser Sammy Hale Burnet

Baseball Scores Cheat Sheet First Game and Second Game Recap

Score by innings shows St Louis and Brooklyn split two games with multiple runs, batteries listed for each game. Pittsburgh and New York also competed with various innings scores and pitching staffs noted, including Clark Lopez Meine Swetonic and others.

St. Louis Brooklyn Haines Wilson Pittsburgh New York Clark Lopez Rhein Mancuso Thurston Phelps Heimach Lombardi Kremer Phillips Hub American League Washington Chicago Weider Hadley Fischer Keee Spencer Rasier Gru Philadelhia Detroit Earnshaw Cochrane Herring, Bridges Uhle Grabowski Boston Lisenbee Durham Berry Gray Ferrell Cleveland Gomez and Dickey Hudiin Jablonowski Lawson Ondwell Booo Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis

Heir to Millions Chooses Love Over Wealth in Wyoming

ERIDAN Wyoming August 13 U P The fortune of Thomas Fortune Ryan I could not compete with love in a four room mining camp cottage The 32 year old heir says he will forfeit his father's millions for his bride of six weeks They married at Hardin Montana June 27 after the bride had been granted a divorce from Thomas Masters Northern Wyoming rancher When news of the marriage leaked his parents threatened annulment

Eridan Wyo U.P Fortune Thomas Fortune Ryan I Ryan Hardin, Mont Thomas Masters Wyoming

Cardinals win two from Robins Cubs rout Phils

In a busy baseball roundup from Aug 13, 1931 the Cardinals beat the Robins 8-5 after an earlier 5-0 shutout as St Louis widened its lead. Cubs moved to second by sweeping Philadelphia 7-5 and 12-1 while Giants took a doubleheader split with Pittsburgh. Ott homered thrice in the two games.

U.P Wilber Robinson Brooklyn Robins Brooklyn Robins St. Louis Jess Haines Cardinals Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Charlie Root Fred Blake Cub Jumbo Eliot Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Washington Senators Chicago New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Koenig George Earnshaw Washington Vic Frasier Senators New York Indians Boston Columbus St. Paul Louisville John Alurphy Colonels Weinert Deberry

Pop Foster Faces Fury Over Labeled Insult In Boxing Ring

New York Aug 12. Pop Foster rails at Jimmy McLarnin and Jack Hurley after Hurley accuses McLarnin of unfair tactics. Foster defends McLarnin as the clean favorite while praising his champion boxers training and shape for the Yankee Stadium bout next Thursday.

New York Jimmy McLarnin Billy Petrette Yankee Stadium Pop Foster MecLarnin Jack Hurley McClarnin Hurley Petrolic Pop Larnin Vancouver McLarnin Jiany Jimmy the McCoy

Nelson leads in Central Ohio Women’s Golf first prize

Dayton August 13 Mrs Larry Nelson of Dayton holds a six stroke edge over Mrs Curtis Sohl of Columbus after the second round of the Central Ohio Women's Golf Championship. Both shot 90s with Nelson finishing 173 total to Sohl 179 as drizzle troubled play and Marion Ruggles of Chillicothe posted 211.

Nelson Dayton U.P Larry Nelson Curtis Sohl Columbus Sohl Marion Ruggles Chillicothe

Glouster Team Challenges Athens Recreation Club

Glouster challenges the Athens Recreation ball club to a game in Glouster on the coming Tuesday or Thursday. The match would mark a cross town clash between two local organizations.

Glouster Athens Webb Heck Billiards Recreation Ball Club of

Mooney Recalled by Giants From Bridgeport

Jim Mooney, top left handed pitcher in the Eastern League, has been recalled by the New York Giants from Bridgeport Connecticut. Mooney posted 16 wins and three losses for Bridgeport.

New York U.R Jim Mooney New York Giants Bridgeport Conn Mooney

Mastro to fight Kid Francis in 10 round bout at Queensboro

Earl Mastro of Chicago and Kid Francis of Italy have been matched for a ten round bout at Queensboro Stadium on August 18.

New York U.P Earl Mastro Chicago Kid Francis Italy Queensboro Stadium

Burke and Von Elm Lose Best Ball Golf Match

Akron reports Bill Burke and George Von Elm losing a best ball golf match to Tom Raklets and Densmore Shute. Shute and Raklets led or were on par through the round, finishing with a 65.

Akron U.P Bill Burke George von Elm Tom Raklets Densmore Shute Shute Raklets

Lee Wykoff Hansen Wresting Meet Postponed by Rain

The Lee Wykoff Charlie Hansen heavyweight wrestling program at Hart's Acre was postponed from last night to tonight due to rain.

Columbus U.P Lee Wykoff Charlie Hansen Hart's Acre

Windshield Hat Aims to Break Records at Brooklands

Mrs C M Stewart, champion woman race driver, wears a personal windshield replacing goggles at Brooklands Track, England, as she hopes to beat Kaye Don’s course speed record. She has just lowered the women’s record at Montlhery in France.

C. M. Stewart Brooklands Track England Kaye Don Montlhery Diance

Eight survivors contest Western Junior golf third round

Eight players remained in the Western Junior golf championship after the first two rounds at Midlothian Country Club. The third round pairings included Bob Cochrane of St. Louis versus Eddie Bronston of Chicago and Laurie Ayton of Evanston against Alfred Favelli of Chicago among others.

Chicago U.P Midlothian Country Club Bob Cochrane St. Louis Eddie Bronston Laurie Ayton Evanston Alfred Favelli Bob Servis Dayton Bob Bohnen Vincent Fehlig Charles Becka

Lincoln Handicap at Lincoln Fields set for Aug 29

Chicago Aug 13 The $25 000 added Lincoln Handicap will be run at Lincoln Fields race track Saturday Aug 29 Col Matt J Winn announced The race is a mile and a quarter for 3 year olds and upward The 51 nominations include Mate Sun Beau Gallant Knight Plucky Play Knight s Call and other top horses

Chicago U.P Lincoln Fields Race Track Matt J. Winn Mate Sun Beau Gallant Knight Plucky Play

Leonard to Meet Martin in TV Exhibition Bout

Ben Leonard former world lightweight champion faces Jimmy Martin in a three round featherweight exhibition. The bout is to be broadcast live on CBS station W2XAB in New York City tonight.

New York Benny Leonard Jimmy Martin Golden Gloves Columbia Broadcasting System W2xab

Shade in Chicago eyes title bid after Boston bout

California middleweight A R Dave Shade arrives in Chicago to finish training for a 10 round duel with Willie Oster of Boston at White City Monday night. Shade seeks recognition as the successor to Mickey Walker as middleweight champion.

Chicago Dave Shade California Willie Oster Boston White City Shade Mickey Walker

Carroll Athletes Suffer Early Season Injuries

John Carroll University football coach Ralph Vince reports multiple injuries among the Blue Streaks after summer drills. Star guard Owen Kennerk suffers a fractured jaw from a bull injury, back Tony Arth breaks an ankle, Ted Smith battles blood poisoning, and Jimmy Vince remains hospitalized after an operation.

Cleveland U.R Ralph Vince John Carroll University Carroll Hearty Owen Kennerk Fort Worth Kenneth Tony Arth Ted Smith Jimmy Vince St. John’s Hospital

Quarterfinals Set In National Junior Tennis Open

Culver Indiana August 13 The National junior tennis championships move into quarterfinals today with William Doeg of Santa Monica leading contenders. Pairings include Doeg versus Kendall Cram Donovan versus Henry Holden Ha! Surface against Jay Cohn Lynch against Nelson McIninich.

Culver Ind William Doeg Santa Monica Calif Johnny Doeg Doeg Kendall Cram Nashville Tenn Ramey Donovan New York Henry Holden Houston Tex Ha! Surface Kansas City Jay Cohn Jack Lynch Taft Nelson McIninich

Dayton Caddies Sweep Prizes in Ohio Golf Meet

In Rose Run course at Columbus, four of six prizes went to Dayton caddies. Rich Foland and Earl Hamman shot 76 for first, R. Mitchell and B. Price 77 for second, with other Dayton pairs taking fifth and sixth. Forty caddies competed from Dayton North Moor and Miami Valley clubs.

Columbus U.P Ohio Rose Run Course Dayton Rich Foland Earl Hamman R. Mitchell B. Price Dayton Northmoor Miami Valley Herb Mary Alex Peach Frank Sylvester Guide Chilly

Five Californians Seeded in United States Championships

The United States Women's Championships at Forest Hills seed eight players, five from California. Top seeds Moody and Jacobs lead a California-rich field with two Californians set to meet in the finals unless an upset occurs. The draw adjustments followed Miss Alice Martie’s late entry omission and a rerun of the opening pairings.

United States Forest Hills Helen Willa Moody Helen Jacobs Moody Miss Jacobs L. A. Harper Oakland Cal York Aug Misa Betty Nuthall Misa Phyllis Mudford Misa Dorothy Round Mra Eileen Bennett Whittingstall Mra. Shepherd Baron Joan Ridley J. B. Pitman England Baroness Levi Rome New York Misa Nuthall Mra. Moody Alice Martie California Miss Martie California Association Miss Marble St Wan

Final Matches Postponed in City Open Tennis

Three players vie for the City Open singles title with Ford Gross and Taylor to face Graban and Bartlett in doubles. Graban and Bartlett beat Tinker and Hendricks, while Gross defeated Hendricks in straight sets. Poor Ohio University courts after heavy rains delayed finals to Friday, with all play to finish in one day.

Rogers Taylor Eastern Star Ford Gross Ohio University Mike Graban Gross Taylor Graban Mack Bartlett Bartlett Tinker Hendricks Ohio

Yachts to race to Pelee Island for Hubbel Cup

A fleet of auxiliary craft will depart the Cleveland Yachting Club tomorrow afternoon for a race to Pelee Island. They compete for the U S Hubbel Cup, a first time event this year.

Cleveland Cleveland Yachting Club Pelee Island

Armours Play Highlights at Shaker Day Round

Tommy Armour guest player at Shaker Day in Cleveland yesterday with Gamber, Detroit. Armour’s team built a lead over Heights Country Club in a British effort on the Heights course.

Cleveland Tommy Armour Gamber Detroit Heights

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