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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

16

Queen Helen Predicted To Win Forest Hills Trophy

Tennis legend Queen Helen Moody is favored to capture the women’s title at Forest Hills this summer. The piece notes Moody’s past dominance, rivalries with Molla Mallory and Betty Nuthall, and predictions that Moody will extend her reign despite challengers like Dorothy Wretsch and Sarah Palfrey.

Helen Claire Burcey Eet Hills Molla Mallory Forest Hills Wumbre Don Mra, Moody ‘Sa Queen Helen Tar Vorest Hills Thin Ata Betty Nathat J Mauretanta Fennle Forest Hillz Relea Quen Helen Putshes Sie Mrs. Moody San Francisco Sarah Palfrey Boston Boston Gil Helen Jacto Berkeley Calif Forest Hilla

Athens Golfers Defeat Zanesville In Interclub Match

Athens Country Club led by Art Smith defeats Zanesville 31 to 29 in an 18 hole event with nine hole low scores. Smith posted 78, Patrick of Zanesville had 79, and Beauregard plus other Athens players contributed to the win at the local links.

Zanesville Athens Art Smith Patrick Smith Pine Zanggsville Corey F. Burley M. Johnson Jack Preston Grover Raymond Preston Carey Philips Burley Swanson B. Hull Johnson Grant Jon Rankin Beckley F. F. Hudl Warren Markert Whippie Brown Nichols Collandes Chubb Peath Sprague Athens Baker Zaneaville Whaler Finney Hoover Mulvey Sister Everett Dowler Littick Kerr Atiens Graham Woolley Ayers McKay

Beckleys Down Kappa Sigma Pi in Kittenball Row

Beckleys defeated Kappa Sigma Pi 4 to 2 in the Kittenball League. Beckleys stay atop the circuit with one loss to Robinson Bros., who have since dropped out. An extra-schedule game Wednesday at Pomeroy pits the Al-Stars against Beckley Rittenhall stars. Red Bank track meet events moved to Friday due to rain. Gold Cup regatta set for August 16-17 on the Shrewsbury River.

Beckleys Kappa Sigma Robinson Bros Igince Pomeroy All-Stars Beckley Rittenhall Stars Pomeroy Al-Stars Red Bank N. J Colege Shrewsbury

Record Attempt Seeks New Outboard Speed Mark

A New York venture plans a motorboat record attempt to raise a nine torboat speed mark. The navigator aims to travel to Mont Dorn, Fa, with a departure soon. The effort centers on achieving a higher speed for the upcoming voyage.

New York Mont Dorn

Col Swepson Chosen Starter For Local Races

Col Swepson selected to start for the upcoming horse races at the county fair track. The program lists trot and pace events with Dor tro and Pride among the contenders and notes national rules will guide the competition.

Tol Il Swepsson Eile Vothe Veterin Lars Aiea Coun Bwepetre Medele Ag Barrie Hed Weilnoslay Wehde

Diamond Results Across Leagues and Standings Noted

A garbled page lists American League results with teams like Detroit, New York, and Washington amid scattered scores and player mentions. National League ties and associations appear with Milwaukee Chicago St Louis and New York references, plus miscellaneous inning totals and lineups.

Plains Defeat Athens in Rough Five-Inning Tilt

The Plains beat Athens in a five inning game with heavy hitting in the sixth inning. The winning battery was Barstow and their catcher while the losing side relied on errorful plays to stay in the contest.

Athens Plains Tishes Ame Darhe Darkens Barstow Tndawk

Island Oath and Pacific Paradise Race Upset at Saratoga

A chaotic report mixes island lore with a dramatic race at Saratoga Springs. Captain Drever arrives to govern a tropical isle tale while Jim Pandy defeats the three year old Gallant Fox by eight lengths in the classic stakes drawing 80,000 spectators at The Spa.

Los Anca RSP Vortiek Wink Civilise Tien Wis Daecius Mare Antony Atnars Rover Polynesia Tatain Captain Drever Minda the & Civ of Los Angles Pacific Semen Islands Wea

Brickmason Fatally Injured in Delaware Tree Collapse

Anthony Miller a 35 year old brickmason from Akron was fatally injured when a tree fell on him in Delaware. He was employed on a nearby construction project at a college dormitory white to wisender construction here.

Brickmason Delaware Anthony Miller Akron Miller

Airedales take second in Twilight meet after close chase

The Mac Chevrolet Airedales finish second behind Loose and the Burkere Whippets in a tight Twilight sprint. Chel Woolson leads with a triple and double as the Airedales rally from ten behind late to secure a dramatic win.

Nelyon Wellg Mac Chevrolet Airedales Senate Burkere Whitnets Airedales Iscare Rms Chel Woolson Ritter Cortyes F. Woodson Sint Ang Lin Woodson le Walker Baln Willam It Woodson Mont Dalsy Cleveland California Vernon Whyte Tate Steg Garnen Muang Roden Siernrad

Columbus Boy Wins Ohio Meet at Arlington Country Club

Aug. 16.40. Assel vin peeler, a 11-year-old Columbus Elks star, won the first Central Ohio District Golf Championship at Arlington Country Club, defeating 15-year-old Rayton boy Tobby Soyvia. Servis trailed late but won the final holes to claim the title over the Dayton entrant.

Arlington Country Club Columbus Asselvin Peeler Columbes Elks Star Tobby Soyvia Rayton Boy Servis

Pygmy Tourney Advances to Finals Amidst Close Scores

The Pygmy Golf Tournament enters its final stage this week with College Ind, Haytor's, and Bennett Co leading in the National Teague. Only two players Ralph Dupler and Bert Barnes posted par scores last week. Matches include McBee vs College Tan, Haytor's vs Spot, Beasleys vs GH Toppera, and more as three games determine the championship during the week of August 24.

College Ind Bennett Company National Teague Ralph Dupler Bert Barnes Dupler Haytor's League Mintoh McBee College Tan Haytor’s Spot Beasleys Toppera Chevrolet Robinsons Ford Bennett Studebaker Athens Ice Robinson Westtalt Morgan Parker & R. Robinson Moler Sherman WiiMaoma Cottlere Inn Ranford M. Haddox & Heckley Tish T. Haddox Roberty H. Beasley Geri Waris Belegs Evans A. Teasler - Shirley CL Brassey & Sherlock N. Beasley LH. Baylors Merv Dulmage Aothy McWarland Nichols Winatman G. E. Toppers E McBee Hinder Snot v Denshy Gro Juat Pat. Wen

Record Fliers Near 1000 Hour Endurance Flight

The Greater St Louis plane, piloted by Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine, remains aloft near St Louis, Me. observers say the motor shows no weakeness despite nearly four weeks of continuous flight. At 5 1 p m the craft logged 636 hours, surpassing the Hunter brothers and closing in on their 1 000 hour target.

Lambert ST. Louis Ay. Louis St. Louls Dale Jackson Forrest O' Brine Aindacksen O'Prine Hunter Brothers

Pigskin Coaching At Local Playground Rally

Football remains central as Ahern id avevo hosts daily sessions to prepare for upcoming competitions. Recreation director Eq Sharp oversees practice with Troys and others, goal focused on sharpening skills at 3 o'clock.

Ahern Pheskita Nin Supervis Eq Sharp Dirus Troys Neher

Twilight League clash ends in tight 3-2 decision

The Twilight League game between Ray-Gloa and Southern Ohio ended 3-2 in a mid contest battle. Aleski Athens All-Stars did not materialize and a planned three game series for next week was set for Monday Wednesday and Friday. rivalries remain keen as SO 7 credited with Ray-Glox first defeat.

y-Gins Foullern Feifay Ooe Uyl Aleski

Mills Wins McBee Golf Tournament in Tight Field

Falwin Mis edged 21 others to claim top prize at the McBee event. Chesser matched third place while Wol took second as contenders battled at the Ela Golf course with several prizes including a handmade putter and golf balls noted among the awards.

Falwin Mis Ile Mebor Ela Golf

Track to Open at Beslan Park Grove City

The all naming meet at Beslan Park track in Grove City will open soon with contests over multiple days. Secretary Harry Shepherd of the operating company announced the plan, noting the event aligns with the Ohio State Path schedule.

Record-setting pro from Long Island shoots 139 golfers for final round

Gene Barazen, a Long Island professional, sets a record as he tees off with 139 golfers today for the final qualifying round of the Bi Paw Open. Hew Kehler inked in for the event as the field battles for a $400 prize.

ST. Paul Mth Ayig Lod Jay Gene Barazen Long Island

Nelsonville Twilight Schedule For Next Week

Nelsonville area schedule lists Buckeyes versus Stratton Motors postponed from August, Stratton Motors against Mac Chevrolets on Tuesday, and Buckeyes versus Athena on Thursday with other games noted. The league timetable reflects a busy week despite earlier postponements.

Semen Captures Montana State Amateur Golf Title

Steve Semen of Butte won the Montana state Amateur championship by defeating Walter Brittan of Great Falls. Semen, runner up in 492, became the first public links player to claim the state title, after not competing in the event before last year.

Steve Semen Butte Montana Walter F. Brittan Great Falls Seman

Army of Rats Marching Through Outer Mongolia

From Burbin the report says a vast army of rats is marching through Outer Mongolia toward North Manchuria, heading from Yinsk Siberia. Millions of vermin move in disciplined groups under various leaders and seem to know their target, stopping only to gather enough food to sustain the march.

Peiping Burbin Outer Mongolia Manchuria Yinsk Sberia

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