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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1924

Page

2

Chauncey Defeats Marietta In Thrilling 5-4 Victory

Chauncey beat Marietta 5-4 in a hard fought Sunday game. Withem pitching carried Chauncey as H Devore led hitters with four of four, Corbin and Ginnan also stood out. Score by innings shows Chauncey taking lead late and Marietta answering early.

Withfm Withem Marietta H. Devore Corbin Ginnan Auncey Chauncey Wilhem A Dougan Yumbro King

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Cleveland and Cincinnati

Baseball round up with results from Cleveland 3 St Louis 1 and Cincinnati 9 Boston 0. Highlights mention Wingard for St Louis and Dibut debut for Cincinnati, plus American Association games Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City and St Paul Milwaukee. Multiple league standings and upcoming matchups listed.

American Association Ab Pet Paul Eeeee Dianopolis Eee Uisville Wees Lumbus Ledo Seer As City Mineapolis National League Ab Pet York Itteburgh Oksyn Sesees Icazo Cinnati Seeee Boule Iladelphia Ston American League Pet York Hington Troit W. Cesses Louis Weland OM Wee Eens Fladelphia Cabo Disease American Association I Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Kansaus City Boston Cipeinnatt Brooklyn

Braves Suspenseful Twin Bill Falls to Reds in Two Games

In a two game set the Braves were overwhelmed by Cincinnati as both Barnes and Gene were hit hard. First game ended Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati 6 3 0 3. second game Cincinnati broke through with a 9 to 2 victory after early Boston errors.

REDS Incinnati Cincini Boston Rheehan Pedro Dibut Braves Barnes Gene‘wich Cincinnati

Jailed for Golfing on a Private Course

In Los Angeles Angelo Todis invaded the Allandale links and played golf before police intervened. He paid a $5 fine and received a 15 day jail sentence, suspended after he said he believed the course was public playground.

Los Angeles Angelo Todisco Allandale Links Todisco

Athens Wins Fast Low-Scoring Set in Jacksonville

Athens and Jacksonville played a tight 2 to 9 game in Jacksonville. McKinley dropped a foul ball that allowed two runs, and Rasp doubled in two runs for the Tigers. Pierce pitched well for Athens and Hallam did the same for Jacksonville in a one hour and sixteen minute game.

Athens Jacksonville Hallam D. Skinner Pierce Heiser Bradfield Russell McCoy Goodman McKinley Rasp Maurer Frank Whitlatch Exper B. Skinner O Dennett Adams P .Seseeees Hy. Russell MccKinley Darnell

Outdoor poker raids at Oakdale arrest 22 in Chauncey Ohio

Two Sunday raids by Constables Seiber and Davies on outdoor poker games in Oakdale led to 22 arrests, with most residents of Glouster area. All pleaded guilty, fined with costs totaling $2, and several listed by name. One man, James Finift, faced finer charges of disturbing the peace and was jailed for nonpayment after pleading guilty.

Chauncey Oak Dale Seiber Davies Glouster Isaac Yokum Morrison Tom Jewell W. M. Jewell S. L. James William Hary Harvey Stiers M. Jones Arza Ler John Doughty Russell Love Viton Bultston Thomas Love Jesse Collins Alfred Love Dick McCarty W. M. Cotenhaver Jamey Richards Joe Finnegan Pete McAllister J. Jonas John Wyatt Seibner College Hill James Finift Finift Tucker

Expert mocks AL race as he claims to be unable to follow

The observer jokes that the expert cannot make heads or tails of the American League race while noting Mr. Mack remains in his accustomed position. The remark preserves the familiar posture and stance used in coverage of the league.

Mr. Mack Addie the Messenger George Sellers Dad

Rommel Back To Knuckle Ball As Catcher Drops It

Ed Rommel says his knuckle ball is the key to a turnaround after a rough start. He credits Braggy the catcher for avoiding Perkins and notes success in recent starts, including a 10 inning win over Washington.

Philadelphia Ed Rommel Athletics Rommel Braggy Cy Perkins Perkins Washington Nationals

Prince of Wales Enjoys Promenade Aboard Berengar

The Prince of Wales walked the private deck by the Imperial Suite and appeared to enjoy himself. He has not danced yet while many American friends aboard watch eagerly. He plans to reach New York Friday and then Washington for luncheon with President Coolidge.

Prince of Wales Imperial Suite New York Washington President Coolidge

Baseball Highlights Include Ruth, Hornsby and Cobb Homers

Fragmentary report lists Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby and Ty Cobb among players hitting home runs. Mentions teams Cleveland Detroit St. Louis and league totals, with American and National Leagues noted.

Glub Ruth New York Sooce Falk Chicago Jamieson Cleveland Cobb Detroit Boone Boston Hornsby St. Louis Cuyler Pittsburg Wheat Brooklyn Bressler Cincinnati Fournier Brookin Mae Wanks Seeseses Hornsby Cards Eseee Manush Gamma

Fragmented OCR Snippet Yields No Clear News Item

The readable fragment provides no identifiable people organizations places dates or events to form a factual news brief. It contains garbled numbers and letters with no coherent context or outcome.

Amateur Trap Shooting Opens in Dayton With Firing Line Debut

Crack shots from across the United States gather in Dayton Ohio for the opening event of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association of America. A dedication of the association's permanent home six miles from Dayton will precede a high gun contest at 16 gauge with A A hardsomA cup prizes and a total of 4500 dollars in awards set for the week. A consolation event and doubles championships for amateurs Women and professionals are planned.

Dayton United States

Logan Ties for Second After Loss to Panhandles

Logan drops into a tie with Marietta for second place after a 7 to 4 defeat to the Columbus Panhandles in Logan Ohio. Panhandles score six runs in the first inning aided by five hits and Logan miscues. Miller pitches strong after the first inning as Columbus fails to reach base from the second through the ninth.

Logan Marietta Columbus Panhadles Panhandles Miller Columbus Smith Allis Adams Tove

Little Bill Cannot Be Seen By Grand Stand Court Fans

Forest Hills L I Aug 25 Eighty two players entered the West Side Tennis club event with stars from abroad. William Johnston will play on the back courts due to scheduling while top rival William Tilden appears on the grand stand courts. First and second round matches were set for today with many players having first round byes.

H. C. Hamilton Forest Hills L. I West Side Tennis Club William Johnston William T. Tilden Grand Stand Johnston

Noble County Grabs Top Spot With 7 1 Victory

Noble County moved into first place in the Southeastern Ohio League by routing New Lexington 7 to 1 at the local park Sunday. New Lexington scored in the first on McGonagle’s triple and a sacrifice, while Noble County broke the game open with a big fourth inning. Sensational fielding by Nutter highlighted the win as Audibert and Stiff held for Noble County.

New Lexington Noble County McGonagle Nutter Noble Co Stith and Sagle Audibert and Stiff

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