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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1931

Page

9

New York Giants Sweep Reds To Narrow Gap On Cardinals

In a doubleheader Giants beat Cincinnati Reds 6-0 and 5-1 to gain on the top Cardinals. Jim Mooney earned his third win since recall, allowing four hits in the opener. Umpire ruling gave Styles a bat slap error in an odd eighth inning. Bil Walker won the nightcap with Cincinnati tallying one run on seven hits.

York U.P New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Waa Vientory Jim Mooney Bridgeport Reds Styles Cincinnati Scott Stylers Dan Howley Rigbey Stytes Bil Walker Hi Mates Carroll Brepoa Douthit CE Tae Crabtree J. Irony Cublop Hogan Cincinnat Sa New York Sty Seyes Leach Ott Hueain Yerpez Aso Ory Ntree Leach Verge Ec Wit Fullis Hese Cincinne Johnson Mooney Ohne Frey Perry Moone Frey Los Plicher Aoorne Myplres Woot Ai Marshall Verrysler Puritan Tendance Crabtree Annie Eres Roush Hendrick Ib Pees Beck Durocher Sukeforth Carrat Terry Vergez Hunneiteid Meron O'Farrell Ott Roush

Brooklyn Robins top Cubs in twin bill showdown

Brooklyn pitchers Hollis Thurston and Fred Helnyawa lead the Robins to an 8 1 victory in game one and a late comeback in game two. Chicago’s Pat Malone gave up a three run cushion before Ligque was lifted and Helnyawa shut them down with six strikeouts. An eighth inning run and timely hits by Bell and Finn sealed the nightcap for Brooklyn.

Forter Sthres Bagger Wail Burnett Manush Averill Fischer Morgan Vosmik Bump Hadley Wil Ye Kamm Nationals Ferrell West Bluege Kamm Wes Earl of Averill Indians Cleveland Leeds Radia Morgan Hadiey Washington Cronin Yinunum Wert Buhet Judre Crowder Hedley Jonings Senators Indiana Spencer Horton Sewell Brooklyn Hollis Thurston Brooklyn Robins Chicago Cubs Robins Chicago Thurston Cubs Pat Malone Adolpho Ligque Fred Helynawa Luque Cub Bell O'Dowlaingted Bissonette Aul Finn

Old Timers to Play in Cincinnati September 5

Cincinnati hosts a reunion of baseball old timers September 5 and 6 featuring Cy Young Wagner Hoy Bescher and others. A five inning exhibition between the old stars and a Cincinnati Reds team will precede the Reds game with plans for introductions and a postgame reception at the Matson Nicholas Hotel.

Cincinnati Wagner Cy Young Noodles Dummy Hoy Bob Bescher Urichell Hod Elier Bill Bartiden Bob Mowing Kip Selbech Jim Cabe Famound Utere Timen

Lory's double lifts Yankees to 8 6 win in 11th

In St Louis on August 22 the Yankees beat the Browns 8 to 6 in 11 innings for their final 193? appearance in the city. Lyn Lary doubled home Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in the eleventh, with Burna hitting a Browns homer earlier and Garland Braxton chased by a four hit attack.

ST. Louis R-Lyn Lary Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Yankees Browns Grimes Bellencourt Kimsey Collins Yanks Garland Braxton Burna Seora New York St. Loui Weaver Andrews Rhodes Dickey Bragton Bengough

Zachary Wins Mound Duel From Spencer

Boston pitcher Tom Zachary defeated Glenn Spencer in a pitching duel as the Boston Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 21 1 to capture the series three games to one. Zachary allowed five hits and limited two to cross in one inning. The Braves took the lead with two singles and an outfield fly in the first and clinched the victory in the fourth with two more singles a sacrifice and a steal.

Boston U.P Tom Zachary Glenn Spencer Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Braves Pirates Pirate Jone Acorld Sears Pidasurgh Spencer Phillips Zachary Apohrew

Twenty Grand Victor Wins Travers at Saratoga

Twenty Grand, once considered the top three year old, shows a comeback to win the sixty second Travers Stakes at Saratoga by a length and a half over Stablemate Brideaux. Sun Meadow takes third with Whitney stable strong as Top Flight wins the Spinewey Stakes. Greentree earns 53,000 for Twenty Grand and 24,000 for Brideaux.

Raratoga Springs N. T Aug Payne Whit Pages Wade Et Brideaux Sun Meadow Whitney GC. V. Whitney Twanty Grand Sun Mosdow Brideaux Greentree St. Brideaux Bun Meadow Mate Pretender Sun Beau Cres Tonnaire

Noted auto racer Ralph de Palma files bankruptcy petition

Indianapolis August 22. Ralph de Palma longtime racing legend files voluntary bankruptcy in federal court listing debts of about six thousand dollars to auto builders and a California firm. Trophies and racing cars valued at several thousand dollars dominate the assets, with total liabilities around 10 392.61. De Palma who rose to fame as a world champion driver began his career in 1911 at the first Indianapolis Speedway event.

Indianapolis California Ralph de Palma Nuto Builders Capil Firme di Palma

McCallum and Kunkel Vie For Ohio Valley Crown

At Cincinnati Byde Park, McCallum and Kunkel advance to the men singles final of the 21st Onlo Valley tennis championship. Kunkel beat Dick Franz 6-? 6-3, while McCallum upset Ellis Flax to reach the final. Monica Nolan won the girls singles, and other results included Franz over Bill Chambers and Flax over Bosson.

Cincinnati Paul Runkel West Virginia Aree McCallum Byde Park Kunkel Dick Franz University of Cincinnati Franz McCallum Ellis Flas Falx Monica Nolan Northern Kentucky Cecil McLaren Bill Chambers Eimi Flax Earl Bosson Archie McCallum Fred Lamping Clover Hoy Charlies Vinton Josephine Gray Virginia Ebert L. P. Brintnall Jerry Leicht Robert Trautman Pat Ratterman Robert Stille Afexter Thomas Brunner Huffman Meyers Chambers Bossong and Schroder Halverstadt Nord

Ellsworth Vines Defeats Perry in Newport Tennis Match

Ellsworth Vines, a rising California star, defeated Fred Perry of Great Britain in the Newport Casino tournament to advance toward the men’s singles title. Vines won 6 2 6 4 6 8 6 2 in a four set match noted for his strong baseline placements and clever control.

Newport B. L Ellsworth Vines California Fred J. Perry Great Britain Jas Perry Vingehard Gary Zere Wite Alebost

Dizzy Dean Recalls Early Baseball Breakthroughs

Jerome H. Dean recounts his amateur days in San Antonio and Houston, detailing a near major league contract after impressing Don Curtis and Reliie Harris. He recalls pitching success, a state title, and a pivotal invitation that shaped his later pro prospects.

Don Peru Hamilton Reliie Harris Saapager Dom Bon Harris Hastie Houston Harria Jet Tharry

Phillies pound Card with Klein two homer burst

Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 to 3 in the second game after Klein hit two home runs late as the Phillies split a doubleheader. the Cards won the first game 6 to 4.

Football Rules Meeting At Ohio University Grim Next Saturday

The second annual football rules and officiating meeting will be hosted by Ohio University Grim with Dr. F A Lambert in charge. The event is co sponsored by the Christ Ecclesiastical Department and the Ohio Association of Football Officials, inviting prominent figures to speak and draft quists to review at the session. The meeting aims to discuss rule changes and improve officiating amid rising gridiron publicity.

Ohio University F. A. Lambert Heli Ohio Association of Football Aes South Bead Notre Dame Weney Smith Pritchett

Whittingstall Upsets Moody To Reach Tennis Final

Mrs Eileen Bennett Whittingstall of Great Britain defeats Miss Nut hall to advance to the final against Mrs Helen Moody in the women’s national championship. Moody had defeated Miss Mudford to reach the final, with Whittingstall also pairing with Miss Nut Hall to win the doubles.

Whittingstall Henry McLemore Crest Hills N.Y U.P Eileen Bennett Whittingstall Great Britain Helen Wille Moody Mra Waltzingstal Matty Nutbat Barmpien Moody Phyllis Mudford Britein Misa Nuthali Whitting Zatile Mise Jacoba Weanen Ming Nuthall Mira Whittingstill

Retzlaff and Seykry in New York heavyweight bout

In New York on August 2 Jep Bekyra from Ohio fights Max Schmeting of Germany in a heavyweight ten round bout. A winner will face Charley Retetadt of Duluth Minnesota at Queessionm Stadium on August 25.

New York Gle-Jep Bekyra Ohio Whe Wat Max Schmeting Wao Bet Charley Retetadt Duluth Minn Queessionm Stadiem

Piqua hosts key meet as district title race nears

Fragmentary report notes Piqua area event on September 2 with district championship implications. Mentions local teams and a contest facing possible title claims.

Hillsboro Gunner Loses Shoot-off in Local Varsity Match

In Vandalia on August 2, Hillsboro's shooter failed to win the shoot-off after a run of 300 targets. Challenger Chydel Mutriel, a noted marksman, tied the leading score but could not overcome the early lead as Melvsules and others faltered. The shoot-off decision came after a tense sequence with multiple participants, including youth contenders, before the final target count determined the winner.

Vandalia Erarien Trsbare Vuhitdon Ohye Fitenet de Drake Bo Ueistand Mitchell

Final outcome in tense match ends with retirement

A chaotic final game ends with a player retiring after a close contest. Howeeth and Berry contribute key plays as the teams fight for lead while the Webb waiter era concludes amid rough moments.

Amin Fighoee Mag Tean Tees Howeeth Webb Gaatee Berry Canenally Hayearth

Rube Walberg Triumphs In Tron Man Act And Athletics

Chicago event highlights Rube Walberg performing a Tron Man act for a crowd as athletes compete. The day features Wake Forest and others, with notable batters and pitchers contributing to a lively sports scene at the athletics meet.

Rube Walberg Tron

Miller to Fight Parity in Major Boxing Showdown

Unclear OCR text references a proposed Miller fight with parity, listing multiple scrambled phrases. The piece appears to be a sports brief about boxing plans and venue considerations with several unreadable fragments.

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