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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

5

Giants Leap to N L Lead Stride with Cubs Doubleheader

In New York, the Giants rout the Cubs 5 2 and 7 1 as Carl Hubbell wins the opener and Mel Ott drives in key runs. The St Louis Cardinals win 4 2 over the Boston Braves in ten innings, Robin tames Pirates 5 3, Reds top Phillies 5 0, and 0 1. The Yankees shut out the White Sox 2 0 for their first such win of the year, while the Athletics sweep the Browns 4 1. In Columbus Kansas City climbs toward second while St Paul and Columbus win to shake the American Association standings.

Meg Robbie Cubs Giants Band Surong Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Fallis Allen Terry Hogan Ott New Freddy Helmech Robin Southpaw Sigman Freddy Pirates Phillies Cincinnati Reds Reds Lucas Phils Eliott New York Yankees Chicago White Sox New York Herb Pennock Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Ed Rommel Washington Senators Hille Detroit Tigers Columbus Kansas City Ina Tin American Association Blues Toledo Indianapolis Saints Betts St. Paul Milwaukee Joel Hunt Turgeon

Reds Box Score Highlights From Late Inning Collapse

Reds batted for Johnson in the eighth and tied the game at six with a 11 run in the inning as Mal lon drove in the go ahead run. Cullop doubled and Bartell sacrificed while Babell orchestrated double plays to end Philadelphia threat. Ellis left on base totals show Philadelphia seven and Cincinnati six. Johnson allowed eight hits in eight innings while Frey pitched a scoreless ninth. Losing pitcher Johnson. Umpires Moran and Quigley. Time 1 28.

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Brewers stumble as eighth inning error sinks Columbus

In a tense game, Milwaukee second baseman's error in the eighth decided the outcome for Columbus. The Brewers mounted a ninth inning rally but were halted after Gente's double. O'Rourke contributed a single and Cullie hit a homer for three runs. Earlier, Shea delivered a bases loaded single in the ninth to lift Louisville over Minneapolis 4 to 3.

Milwaukee Columbus Brewers Gentein O'Rourke Cullie Shea Louisville Minneapolis

Mitch's Musings on Dempsey Carpentier and Tunney Fights

Prominent weekly life story installments reveal Dempsey recounting Carpentier at Boyles in Putney and El Polo fights. He describes the Firpo bout, dodging punches, and stepping over Firpo’s body, with vivid ring memories and the famous Chicago bout and the elusive count.

Ace Dempsey Georges Carpentier Boyles Putney Fla Chicago Jack Gene Toledo Philadelphia Wader Ore

Rauch Breaks 194 At Grand American

Frank X. Rauch of Athens led in the Grand American clay target event finishing with 194 of 2000 targets. He posted 99 breaks in his first 100 and tied 190 of 200 in regulation, surviving the shoot-off. Maust of Cleveland won the overall title after a key shoot-off, with other finalists including Slaughter and Botts in a dramatic series.

Vandalia Lincoln Fark Frank M. Troeh Portland Gre Maust Troeh E. Botts Wauseon Ohio George Staugh- Mause Gel Frank X. Rauch Athens Rauch Ter Benton Harbor Mich Slaughter Dr. Botts Troch Gus Payne Cleveland Jeanette Jay Waverly Tawa B. E. Grigsby Oklahomr City W. P. Andrews Atlantis Georgia Champaign Karl Maust Steve Crothers Philadelphia Weat

Record Entry List for Races at Fair

Nineteen Horses Will Race Thursday and Friday at Athena County Fair. Entries from Athens Logan Bidwell and Newark areas form a strong field of 18 horses across 3 races. Thursday features 3:14 trot 1:20 pace and 2:18 trot with a $50 purse. Friday offers 22 pace and two other events with large purses, including a $900 prize for each of the mains. Riley H Couch of Newark will start the races.

Harneas Forsee Gray E.R. Walburn Athens J. Watt W. RB. Brandt Ruble Logan H.C. Denray Bidwell Shelby N. C Montgomery Alx Elbridge NL OY Winchester Hersia W Riley H Couch Newark

Hetz and Sekyra Heavyweight Bout Postponed by Rain

New York Aug 36 A rain delay forced postponement of the ten round heavyweight bout between Charley Hetz iiaff of Duluth Minnesota and Joe Sekyra of Gayton Ohio. The fight will be rescheduled for tomorrow night at the Neenashara Star? Inn.

New York A.rmrain Charley Hetziiaff Duluth Minn Joe Sekyra Gayton

Fragmentary 1900s baseball note from St. Louis camp

Disjointed OCR fragment mentions St. Joe baseball club member, Breach Rickey of the Cardinals, and workouts at Shawnon. A hotel lobby conversation with a girl leads to unclear events. Names and places are partially garbled.

St. Joe Baseball Club Breach Rickey Cardinals Shawnon St. Louis Braseh

Chapman Sets Speed Record in Chicago Suburban Meet

Chapman of the New York Yankees outfield wins the speed championship of the American League after a sweeping victory over Carl Reynolds of the Chicago White Sox. He clocks 19.18 seconds in a 10 yard dash, besting Reynolds by about 10 feet. Chapman also defeats Dusty Cooke Myril Hos and Sam Byrd of the Yankees and Bit Closelt of the White Sox in other races.

Chicago Chapman New York Yankeen’ Arts Carl Reynolds Chicago White Sox Reynolde Anconda

Dizzy Dean and Branch Rickey Talk Pitching and Prospects

A rough, transcription style reminiscence recounts Dizzy Dean meeting Branch Rickey and discussing his rise to the major leagues. The piece highlights Rickey warning against too many relationships, Dean’s experiences with Houston’s struggle, and encounters with players like Tony Kaufman while pursuing a major league break. The narrative sketches early career chatter, team movements, and the dream of the big show.

Mr. Lean Dean J. J. Dean Mr. Bokey Branch Houston Olver French Jorell

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