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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1926

Page

7

Baseball Scores and Bruce Barton Exercise Note

Yesterday's notable games saw Jakie May of the Reds blank the Phillies 8 to 0 helped by Rube Bressler's two RBI double. Bottomley doubled twice and singled for the Cardinals. O'Farrell homered as the Cards beat Brooklyn 6 to 2. Boston Red Sox edged St. Louis Browns 4 to 2. Pirates split with Braves 4-2 and 4-1. Giants beat Cubs 2-1 in ten. In New York, Bruce Barton, prominent ad man, played handball daily 5:43 to 6:30 PM and spoke of his health routine and Robbins Tennessee origins.

Jakie May Cincinnati Reds Phillies Rube Bressler Bottomley St. Louis Cardinals O'Farrell Cams Brooklyn Robins Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Hurler Kremer Braves New York Giants Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs Bruce Barton Mr. Barton Robbins Tenn

Weather delays Cambridge game and shifts Legion schedule

The weather man forces postponement of the Legion’s game with Cambridge, delaying the contest to unknown date. Focus shifts to two home games against New Philadelphia, shaping the post season race as Gloucester seeks to overtake top spot. Big Joe Saladna and Mosley lead the visitors with strong pitching while Johnny Bates adds batting depth. Gloucester counters with Heinie Mead and Lefty Hawkins as Hurling talent.

Legion Cambridge Philly Glouster New Philly Invaders Big Joe Saladna Kansas City A. A Mosley St. Louis Big Joe Johnny Bates Hoge Workman Legion Club Heinie Mead Lefty Hawkins

Beauty secrets in sheep garb at Athens County Fair

Local Athens County fair in Athens Ohio runs August 24 to 27 with a sheep show featuring grooming arts. Secretary Frank Biddle notes show prep includes oiling, coloring, trimming, and feeding to presentable wool and animals. The fair offers 125 dollars for the show as entries close August 23.

Milady Athens County Fair Athens Ohio Frank Biddle Mr. Biddle

Hebbardville Presbyterian Church to stage The School Marm

A four act comedy The School Marm will be presented by the young people of the Hebbards ville Presbyterian church. The show dated for Saturday August 21 at 8 o clock in the church will be held as announced.

Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church

Ever Hammer to Box Ted Riatt in Chicago Showdown

The former lightweight star Ever Hammer plans a comeback and will fight Ted Riatt of St. Paul in a ten round bout in Chicago. Midget Smith and Archie Pell meet in another ten round bout, while Bud Taylor defeated Dixie Latigo last night in Angelus. Antares is noted as the largest known planet.

Chicago Ever Hammer Ted Riatt St. Paul Midget Smith Archie Pell New York Wikmecet Ls Angelus Cal Bud Taylor Verre Haute Ind Dixie Latiood LaHood

Play resumes in Women's National Lawn Tennis here

Forest Hills August 19 report that APR Play is to resume after 24 hour rain postponement. Weather is fair and cool. Sixteen players survive the fourth round and are matched in today’s bracket.

Forest Hills

Championship round matches set for Elizabeth Ryan

Favorites expect smooth progress as Elizabeth Ryan meets Mary Heaton and Molla Mallory faces Alice Francis. The real tests arrive tomorrow when Ryan faces a strong opponent Eleanor in the championship.

Elizabeth Ryan Mary Heaton Molla Mallory Alice Francis Tomorro Eleanor

Baseball schedule rumors and pairings listed

American Association games set Columbus versus Milwaukee Toledo versus Kansas City Indianapolis versus Minneapolis Louisville versus St. Paul. National League matchups Brooklyn at St. Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. American League Chicago at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia.

Merican Association Club L Pet Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Seeee Chicago New York Csecess Brooklyn Renee Boston Washington Eeees Steeee Orere Philadelphia American Association National League American League Detroit

Goss Hints at Extending Conqueror Helen Wills

Goss, regarded as able to extend herself against the conqueror Helen Wills, remains in consideration for further challenge and possible rise in competition.

Goss Helen Wills

Boxing cards hit by rain postpone Doherty bout at Ebbetts Field

Brooklyn reports another rainy night forces postponement of Johnny Dundee versus Fred Bregnner French lightweight. Promoter Paul Berlenbach, former light heavy champion, was set to fight Francis Charles at Ebbet’s Field.

Brooklyn N. Y Johnny Dundee Fred Bretgnner Paul Berlenbach Francis Charles Ebbet's Field

Long Distance Connecticut Women’s Championship Won

New Haven report states Miss Ethel Hertle of the Women's Swimming Association captured the state championship in the long distance women’s event.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Ethel Hertle The Women's Swimming Association

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