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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
5
The fragment seems to show a partial OCR of a 1930s reference. It includes repeated digits and stray letters suggesting a catalog or index entry. No clear event or person details are readable to form a factual summary.
Dan Rorimer, a scenario writer, clashes with studio boss Adamson while Anne Winter rises from extra to contract player at Grand United. Dan loses his Continental job, contemplates New York, and grapples with a new story as his love for Anne grows amid industry maneuvering and a fresh contract offer.
Athens Beckleys beat Pomeroy 7 to 6 in a tight Monday contest at Athens Playground. Beckleys’ runs came in bursts, with three innings scoreless for the Beckley batters. Pomeroy had a two-run sixth and a four-run ninth but remained held scoreless elsewhere. Beckley pitcher Heyes allowed seven hits while Nes toad and Rubadue starred for their teams.
Chicago Aug. 20 A highly anticipated track and field showdown gathers two squads from the United States and Britain at Soldier Field tomorrow night. The meet, part of the world athletics calendar, promises unprecedented depth and rivalry as the teams prepare for the Olympic Games.
A garbled data fragment lists leading hitters and home run totals for teams including the Yankees and Giants. It notes Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Klein among top run producers with high batting averages and RBI counts, plus stolen bases and hits leaders across several clubs.
Glouster August 26. The Drury Drugs football squad formerly Heck's Billiards will hold its first practice at 6 30 p m next Tuesday on the American Legion grounds. Open to all trying out. New football and equipment will be purchased before practice.
Greene and Pyle Shine In Athens Tourist Camp boxing preliminaries. Freddy Webb Johnny Cross and local teens display skill before the main event. Pyle and Young Greene draw after eight lively rounds. Bishop knocks out Ator in first round. Deer and Smith draw after eight rounds. Largest crowd yet may push promoter to continue and improve the shows.
The British five barely defend against Roslyn, winning 12 to 8 as Lewis Lacey and Pat Roark carry the offense. J B Balding, Gerald Balding’s brother, fills No 1 for three periods after being called from Chicago. The Americans prep for the eleventh test against Captain Hitchcock's Whites with Earle Hopping returning at No 2.
Dan travels to San Francisco and buys a red silk Happi coat for Anne mailed there. Anne thanks him. he jokes about not wearing it. He quips about shopping, sightseeing, golfing, and dining on the trip while describing their life on the road.
Ovelmo Lad with jockey George Byrode won the Deshler Wallick Hotel trophy race at the Ohio Fairgrounds Track opening day, running a mile in 2:08 to break Counterpart’s 2:04 mark. The bay gelding is owned by J. C. Hutsell of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
American Association results include Columbus 4 Kansas City 2 and Minneapolis wins over Indianapolis and St Louis while Toledo edges Milwaukee. National League lists no games. American League shows Washington and Detroit wins with Philadelphia and others. Tuesday games set: Columbus at Milwaukee and more across the circuit.
In Columbus on August 26 Louisville faced a growing challenge as St Paul won two straight games, shrinking the Colonels’ AA lead to 4 1/2 games. Slim Harriss held the Colonels to three hits in a 3 0 St Paul victory, while Jack Smith homered for Toledo in a 6 4 win over Milwaukee. Minneapolis swept Indianapolis in a doubleheader, Nick Cullop driving a pair of homers to lift his total to 46. Columbus upset Kansas City 4 2 to end their six game streak.
New York viewers see the Chicago Cubs well ahead in the pennant race as they lead the Giants by five games and the Robins by six and a half. The club faced hard luck with Carlson’s injury and changes to the infield and Hartnett’s arm, yet their late wins solidified their position.
Pittsburgh August 26 Charles fullblooded Oneida Indian of Haskell Institute won the 1 590 meter row to capture the title of Americas best all round athlete at the A A U Track and Field Championships. He finished with 236 points and a total of 7 335 248. Jim Stewart of the Los Angeles A C. was second with 7 119 468 points.
The doubles championship at Chestnut Hill moves into the second round with seeds advancing smoothly. Defenders George Lott of Chicago and John M. Doex of Santa Monica face challengers Richard Murphy of Utica New York and Harry Wood of Harvardsville.
Logan Aug 24 Jimmy Ringhiser, local boxer seen in recent winters, trains in preparation for a quick comeback. He reportedly has an offer to fight on a Lancaster card within two weeks as he regains conditioning for the ring.
Football officials coaches players and others gather at Ohio University Gymnasium Saturday at 1 pm for a 1980 rules study. Dr F A Lambert chairs and will interpret this year s gridiron regulations with regional meetings planned in seven cities including Columbus and nearby states. Invitations go to about 200 coaches and officials across Southeastern Ohio and West Virginia.
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