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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1930

Page

11

Cardinals surge toward pennant as Cubs stumble in pennant race

Brooklyn and St Louis clash as the Cardinals win their ninth straight, closing on the Giants and leading the pennant chase. The Cubs briefly tied in the 20th inning before St Louis pulled ahead 8 7, then 20th inning single and Adams infield out gave the Cards the decisive run. Pirates sweep Reds in a doubleheader as Philadelphia and Boston power past foes. Red Sox win 10 5 behind Ferrell, while the Senators and Yankees win pivotal games amid tight standings.

Street St. Louis Cardinals Giants Louis Robins New York Boston Ohio Cincinnati Cubs Lindsey Brooklyn Ittsburgh Pirates Janati Reds Pirates Iphia Hes Merrell Ashington Senators New York Yankees Washington Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Dale Alexander

Innis Series Winner Clinches Athens Golf Match

Inn overall won the three match series against Bennett Co in Athens. College Pred led 15 13 in the first match, then gained an insurmountable lead in the second and clinched the series with two wins to one. Howard M Haddox and M Haddox parred in the golf progress as Ralph Dupler posted a low medal score of 82 for 36 holes.

G¢ Inn Athens Mintaif Bennett Co College Wiing Howard m M. Haddox Ning Ralph Dupler Ie

Gabby Street Seeks 1930 Cardinal Pennant Bid

Gabby Street says he will risk job danger for a pennant as he leads the St. Louis Cardinals in the stretch run. He notes a contract for next year and cites the team’s injury challenges and late surge to threaten the Cubs, Giants, and Dodgers with a four team race.

Baseball Scores and Standings From National and American Leagues

The daily sport roundup lists numerous results including Milwaukee 7 over Columbus 6, Toledo 2 over Kansas City 1, Louisville 5 with Minneapolis 5 and 10 to 9 in later plays, Indianapolis 12 over St. Paul and 11, and a 20 inning Louis 8 Chicago 7. Also Pittsburgh 16 Cincinnati ft, Brooklyn 8 New York 7, Boston 18 Philadelphia 10, American LeagueBoston 2 Philadelphia 1, Cleveland 16 Chicago 5, Washington 6 New York 3, St. Louis 9 Detroit 1.

Milwaukee Columbus Toledo Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati American Association St Paul Steeee Awrae Toledo Ste Wes St Pet See Brooklyn New York St Louis Boston Philadelphia Washington Jeveland GloRius Detroit

Ferrell Clinches 23rd Win of Season for Indians

Wesley C. Ferrell led the Cleveland Indians to a 10 to 5 win over the Chicago White Sox. He not only pitched well but also collected a triple, double and a single, extending his personal win streak to 12. His drive keeps him atop the intra league pitching race with rivals Grove and Farnshaw at 21 and 20 wins.

New York U.P Wesley C. Ferrell Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Ferrell Grove George Farnshaw Philadelphia Athletics

Athens Golfers Lose to Marietta Club on Road

Athens golfers fell 51 to 291 percent in a Thursday match at Marietta as many leaders were away on vacation. The Marietta Club showed improvement and benefited from home-course familiarity after Athens won earlier at the local Country Club.

Athens Marietta

Mrs Hill Favored In Western Golf Semi finals

In Kansas City Missouri on August 29 the Women's Western Golf Tournament advanced to the semi finals. Mrs O Hill of Kansas City is the favorite after beating Mrs Lee Mida 3 2. Miss Dorothy Page Madison Wisconsin and Mrs Miriam Burns Kansas City along with Mrs Greeg Lifur Los Angeles survive. Page faces Hill and Lifur meets Burns with the title to be decided tomorrow.

Kansas City U.P O. &. Hill Dorothy Page Madison Wis Miriam Tyson Burns Greeg Lifur Los Angeles Hill Lee Mida Chicago Miss Page Lifur Burns

Special Football Officials Meeting Promises Educational Treat

Ohio University hosts a Saturday gathering at the gym for football officials coaches players and fans to study rules and officiating. Dr F A Lambert a National Rules Committee member will present stereopticon slides from actual games to illustrate good and poor mechanics in what may be his only Ohio exhibit this year.

Ohio University Gymnasium F. A. Lambert Columbus National Football Rules Committee Lambert Ohio Southeastern Ohio West Virginia Department of Physical Education Ohio University Ohio Association of Football

Disappointed Millionaires Take Yachts to Bone Yard

Newport R I August 29 Three groups of millionaire yachtsmen have ordered their million dollar yachts back to the ship yard while Harold Vanderbilt will race to defend the Americas Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton. Weetamoe Yankee and Whitewind are towed to the yard as Enterprise seeks to beat Shamrock in the American challenge. Yankee questions the committee choice citing sails and performance.

Newport USA Harold Vanderbilt United States Thomas Lipton Weetamoe J. P. Morgan Yankee Charles Francis Adams Whitewind Landon K. Thorne Bone Yard White Enterprise Shamrock Enterprise Boston

Tilden and Hunter Fall in National Doubles Championship

In Chestnut Hill mass Aug 20 top seeds Lott and Doeg defeated Tilden and Hunter in five sets to reach the final of the national doubles title. Despite Tilden's dramatic net rushes and hard returns, Lott's solid play and Doeg’s exchanges carried the Chicago-Santa Monica duo to victory.

Chestnut Hill Mags George M. Lott Chicago John Doeg Santa Monica Calif Johnny van Ryn East Orange N. J Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Hunter Tilden Lott Tilden-Hunter Doe

Old Timers to Tackle Sayre's Natural Rivalry Game

Labor Day feature pits Sayre's Specials against Dr. Walker's Old Timers in a district semi pro clash. Both clubs draw district players and are fierce rivals. Monday at 2 30 pm, expected biggest crowd of the season with Moloney and Taylor likely battery for the Old Timers and P Taylor and Bruce for the Specials.

Labor Day Sayre Dr. Walker Moloney and Taylor P.taylor Bruce

Cubs Setback Slackens Pennant Hopes

Chicago Cubs pennant chances faltered as pitcher Charley Root strained a pitching arm muscle and Fred Blake hurt his back while fielding, leaving the team out at least ten days. The injuries cut into Manager McCarthy's feared "Big Four" during a series with Pittsburgh and St. Louis.

Chicago U.P Chicago Cubs Charley Root Fred Blake McCarthy Root Pittsburgh Blake Cubs St. Louis

English diver attempts Dover Town Gold Cup crossing

Dr G B Brewstr, 39, an Englishman, began his attempt to cross the Channel from South Foreland to Dover for the Gold Cup at 6 30 a m The channel weather was ideal for the crossing

Channel South Foreland England G. B. Brewstr Dover Town Channel

Harmsworth Gold Cup heat to highlight Detroit regatta

Races at Detroit on the Detroit River lead to tomorrow’s highpoint with the first 30 mile heat of the Harmsworth Gold Cup Race. The fourteenth annual Speed Boat Regatta features multiple events today as anticipation builds for the main prize.

Detroit U.P

Young Tennis Pros To Duel England Aboard Stadium Courts

At Forest Hills on Aug 30, America's up and coming junior players face England's top juniors in an international team match on the Stadium Court.

Forest Hills U.R America England

Home Run Sluggers Dominate In Busy Baseball Standings

The tally highlights star hitters like Gehrig Gehrig Ruth Foxx and Simmons among leading sluggers. Notable runs batted in figures include Wilson and Simmons while steals are led by Ler and Gehringer. Phillies Yankees Athletics Cubs and Giants appear in strong national showing with high totals across batting and run totals.

Matimen Pieyer Ieee Erry Glanta Envig Yankees Simmons Athie Riein Phillies Herman Brooklyn Iz Sos Witedn Cube Ruth Yankee Enous ‘Inc Braves Esc Cveescaerac Veesys Wilson Cuda

All Stars Lose Final Twilight League Showdown

Athens All-Stars fell to Carlton Hill nine to one in the last Twilight League game at the Athens Playgrounds Thursday. The victors led throughout and were never threatened.

ALL Stars Athens All-Stars Carlton Hill Athens

Saints See Pennant Chances Dim as Colonels Win Again

Louisville moved within 3 1 2 games of St Paul as the Colonels won two more, piling pressure on the Saints. Thompson homered twice for Louisville in a 4-2 opener and a five-run ninth inning sealed the win. Nick Cullop Day at Minneapolis saw Miller fan six of nine while Monahan added five hits for St Paul. Indianapolis routed the Indians 12-8 before Betta held them to 11-2 in the nightcap. Carl Mays starred for Toledo in a 7-6 win over Kansas City as the Mud Hens snapped a two-game skid with a late rally. Columbus fell 7-6 to Milwaukee with Bloxsom batting hard for the Brewers.

Aponsites Indianapolle Louisville Minneapolis Thompson Nick Cullop Miller Monahan Indianapolis Betta St. Paul Carl Mays New York Yankees Toledo Kansas City Ea Holley Mud Hens Columbus Mil

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