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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1929

Page

7

Playgrounds Director Names Twilight League All Star Team

Playground officials select an all star lineup for the Twilight League amid field and season challenges. Hugo Theisen leads pitching and Cecil Burroughs backs him up as catcher with Pfleger at first and Townshend at short. center field Lahue and right field Bill Darnell anchor a star studded outfield while Heck Bradfield handles left.

ED Sharp Heck Bradfield Brad Athens High Athletic Field Lahue Bill Darnell Bill Hugo Theisen Hudson-Essex Cecil Burroughs Pontiac-Oakland Pfleger Graham Paige Virgil Cross Jack Townshend Stud Sweyers Graham Ohio University Helen Shaw Bill Macklin

Crusader Mike Hall Scratched From 16 000 Mile Race

Hawthorne reports Mike Hall the crusader will not run in today’s mile and an eighth crusader special billed as a Chicago farewell before his England invasion. The feature race lost its top contender as the horse was scratched due to weight 1246 pounds while rival Display carried 116 pounds.

Hawthorne Mike Hall Crusader Chicago England Display

Canadian golf championship action narrows field in Alberta

Five Americans remained in the running at Jasper Park Golf Course as play began. Ross Sommer ville of London Ontario, the former title holder, was eliminated yesterday by Cecil Coville of Vancouver British Columbia.

Jasper Park Alta Ross Sommerville London Ont Cecil Coville Vancouver B.C

Schmeling Plans Hamburg Departure After NYC Commission Talks

Max Schmeling the German heavyweight booked passage on the Hamburg American liner Albert Ballin and will seek a settlement with the New York State Athletic Commission before leaving Saturday for Hamburg after attempting to resolve the dispute.

New York U.P Max Schmeling Albert Ballin New York State Athletic Commission Hamburg

Marietta Plays Athens In 18 Hole Match At Club

Thirty Marietta golfers travel to Athens to meet local players at the Athens Country Club for an afternoon 18 hole match play contest. It will be the final match on the Athens schedule.

Marietta Athens Athens Country Club

Millfield Juniors Top Zanesville In Tight 3-2 Win

Millfield Junior baseball defeated a Zanesville Junior League pick team 3-2 on Millfield grounds. Pitcher J Butsco led tight play as Millfield moved to six wins and one tie in seven games.

Millfield Millfold Zanesville Millfield Boys J. Butsco

Hoffman Upsets Ruggerillo In Queensboro Bout

George Hoffman of New York defeated Salvatore Ruggerillo of Tunis Africa in a 10 round boxing match at Queensboro Stadium. Ruggerillo weighed 200 pounds while Hoffman weighed 197.

New York George Hoffman Salvatore Ruggerillo Tunis Africa Queensboro Stadium Ruggerillo Hoffman

Baseball Scores Across Cities From A Century Ago

A fragmented list shows scores between teams in American Association games and multiple cities. Entries include St Paul 10 Toledo 1, Indianapolis 6 Milwaukee 70 innings, Cincinnati 2 Boston 2, New York 4 Chicago 1, Boston 12 Detroit 8 and other pairings with varying results.

Results of Major League Schedule Pairings

Minneapolis at Columbus Milwaukee at Indianapolis Kansas City at Louisville St. Paul at Toledo National League St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Philadelphia

Kansas City Paul Tere Minneapolis Indianapolis E.en Ave Pauleville Columbus Wees Milwaukee Toledo Asa Wees Saan Chicago Pittshareh Ore New York Hay St. Louis Brooklyn Neinnatl Philadelphia Weston Cincinnati Boston St. Louie Brook St. Louis Pittsburgh American Association Louisville St. Paul

Old Timers Beat Alexander Nine in High-Scoring Clash

The Old Timers defeated Alexander Presbyterian 8 to 8 in a game marked by heavy hitting and misplays. C Hossington earned the win for Dr Walker’s team as two double plays and a rare triple play aided the defense. Michael hit a seventh inning homer for the Old Timers. The Presbyterians host Chester Hill on August 24 while Dr Walker’s squad faces Whitehall on August 26.

Raning Waskie Toam Michael Dr. Walker Whitehall The Presbyterians Alexander Field Chester Hill

Baseball matchups listed for American League games

The schedule shows Philadelphia at Nicage, Boston at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit, and New York at St. Louis in the American League lineup.

L. Pet Philadelphia New York Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington Chicago Boston Nicage Fioston St. Bouts

Buckeye Building and Loan Promotes Safety of Surplus Money

The Buckeye Building and Loan Association grows to assets over 49 million dollars serving more than 94,000 customers. It offers 5 percent certificates and loans funds at 6 percent with no commission and emphasizes principal safety backed by real estate first mortgages reserves and insurance bonds.

America Buckeye Ohio United States

See Another All Star Team On Thursday

The Messenger features an all star selection from the Twilight League at Mill Street Playgrounds and promises tomorrow’s Industrial League selections. The writer notes an interesting story behind positional choices and urges league fans to read the next edition.

Messenger Mill Street

Milwaukee hosts Western Open golf kickoff for 300 players

Three hundred of the nation’s top golfers began play at Milwaukee for the Western Open Tourney. The field is so large it may extend beyond four days with rounds spread across today and tomorrow. The event sponsors include Abo Replnoss and others as the 90 best advance to the next stage.

Milwaukee Wis Ota

Helen Holds Lead as Tennis Title Remains In Question

The national tennis championship reaches another round near West today as the current holder debates the title. The field features a probable challenger after Friday’s matches, with Clay among the leading contenders and early rounds showing tight results.

LS LD Wee Plonshipa

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