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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1927

Page

6

Josten's Win Over Powers Team Fourth

The Josten-Cigars of Athens defeated the Southern Ohio Powers by 9 to 7 on the grounds yesterday afternoon. Athens players Webb H Strick Morgans Hower Darnell Hartley F Strick Bartlet and others contributed as Russell pitched eight innings and allowed 13 hits while Wolf pitched nine innings for the Powers. Umpire Pierre.

Josten-Cigars Athens Southern Ohio Powers Southern Ohio Mansfield Webb H. Strick Foudy Morganss, Hower Wolf P. Dayec Mariner MacComber Darnell If. Slim Vf. Bartlett c. . Hartley F. Strick Fisk If Wright Russell P. Wolf Russell Pierre

Spectators Barred From Dempsey Camp in Saratoga

Spectators have been barred from Jack Dempsey's training camp at Saratoga Lake NY as he prepares to fight Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium on July 1. Manager Leo Flynn initially opposed public workouts but agreed to paid attendance. Flynn and Dempsey fear public sessions may hinder training ahead of the bout.

Saratoga Lake United Press Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Leo P. Flynn Tom Luther Dempsey Flynn Sharkey

Swimming Simplified Arm Cycle in Crawl Stroke

Instructional guide from Cleveland Athletic Club detailing crawl stroke technique. It explains arm entry, extension, forearm half circle, relaxed recovery, body-center alignment, timing of drives, and hand path from water to thigh, emphasizing minimal surface height and continuous pressure on water. Next lesson signals leg drive.

Boxers Weigh Options For Dempsey Sharkey Bout

If Dempsey cannot KO Sharkey, Flynn’s plan could help Dempsey outpoint the Boston heavyweight. The unsettled match strategy hinges on tuition funds aiding training and preparation.

Dempsey Sharkey Flynn

Helen Wills Emerges Strong From Wimbledon Debris

In New York on July 5, Helen Wills stands out as the sole American tennis star to endure the European court wreckage. Analysts forecast her readiness for the August and September clashes with foreign rivals as she advances past the wreckage into upcoming events.

New York Helen Wills

Tennis stars fall in championships with Tilden out

Bill Tilden makes a comeback bid but loses in the French and Wimbledon events and fails to reach the Wimbledon final. Frank Hunter also loses, while Mrs. Molla Mallory and Elisabeth Ryan are defeated by lesser players. Only Bill Johnston remains among the top Americans.

Frank Hunter Molla Mallory Elisabeth Ryan Bill Johnston

Bush Saves Cubs in Two Wins Over Reds

Guy Bush earned two wins for the Cubs against Cincinnati, holding the Reds in a 2 1 victory and a 6 3 win as Chicago seized the doubleheader. Lou Gehrig homered twice for the Yankees in a rout of the Senators, reaching 28 homers as Babe Ruth’s lead narrows. The Pirates swept the Cards 17 2 and 6 4 to stay atop the NL, while the White Sox split with the Indians. The Giants beat the Dodgers after a long affair, and the Braves came from behind to top the Phillies. Philadelphia’s Athletics exploded for 10 2 over Boston, then lost 11 3 in the nightcap. Detroit and St. Louis split a doubleheader, Browns winning 8 4 and Tigers 10 8, with five errors aiding the first game.

Guy Bush Cubs Cincinnat Reds Osborn Chicago Washington Senators Yanks Lou Gehrig Yankees Babe Ruth Pirates Cards Tommy Thomas Ted Lyons White Sox Cleveland Sox Indians Giants Dodgers New York Boston Braves Phils Philadelphia Braves Athletics Red Sox Boston Detroit St. Louis Browns Tigers

Cleveland Rockets Sweep Chicago In Double Bill

Cleveland took both ends of a twin bill from Chicago 2 0 and 6 2 in morning and afternoon games. Burns added two doubles in the second contest as Shaute and Levsen held the Sox to eight hits in two games. Reds humbled by Chicago as Cubs win two from Cincinnati 3 1 in 10 innings and 6 3. Wilson and Dona hue pace the Cubs with key hits. Brillheart and May duel on the mound with Bush closing out both games.

Land Chicas Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Levien Sox Shaute Burns Berg Kamm J. Sewell Spurgeon Summa Ward Hunnefield Clancy Thomas Levsen Faber Jamieson Neil Sheely L. Sewell Peck Connally Lyons Cincinnati Cubs Scott Wilson Osborn Bush Pete Donahue Zitzmann Adams Pick Stephenson Pipp Allen Brillheart Grimm R Brillheart Harnett

Trains on Roof Spark Dempsey Sharkey Showdown

U A Jack Sharkey arrives from Boston to train atop Madison Square Garden’s roof for the July 21 bout with Jack Dempsey. A ring is erected on eighth avenue in front of the garden with seating for 1 000 fans.

New York U.A Jack Sharkey Boston Madison Square Garden Jack Dempsey Eighth Avenue Garden Sharkey

Spencer wins Newark mile open at Jersey bowl

Arthur Spencer, three time US bicycle sprint champion, won the mile open at the Jersey bowl in Newark last night with a time of 2 minutes 33 15 seconds.

Spencer Newark N. J Arthur Spencer United States

Elaine Delany Sets 60 Meter Backstroke World Record

Briarcliff Manor New York July 6 Elaine Delany 16 swam the 60 meter Olympic course backstroke handicap to set a new world record for women over the distance with a time of 3 minutes 16 35 seconds.

Briarcliff Manor N. Y UPR Elaine Delany

Tigers Lose Bout as Slap Fight Costs Title Glow

Chicago July 5 exponents say Tiger Flowers former light heavyweight champion might have won last night if he had not slapped with an open glove in the ten round bout with Maxie Rosenbloom. The result was a draw. Referee Benny Yanger had ruled Flowers had shifted from punching to slapping, a pattern noted in Walker title losses.

Chicago U.R Tiger Flowers Maxie Rosenbloom New York Flowers Mickey Walker Benny Yanger Walker

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

National League results show Chicago beating Cincinnati 2 to 1 in 10 innings and 6 to 3 in another game. Other NL games include Pittsburgh 7 over St Louis 6 and 6 to 4, Boston 5 over Philadelphia 4 and 8 to 2, New York 4 over Brooklyn 3 in 11 innings and 9 to 4, with multiple results. American League play had Cleveland edging Chicago 2 to 0 and 6 to 2, plus New York 12 over Washington 1.

Glouster American Pleasant-Qallipolis Nscal Pisat-Gallt AB. R. Ht. Guinther D. Bradshaw Hanna Wilson Knox A. Bradshaw Powell Rf Jenkins Davis Ww. L. Pet New York Eee Smith Sneer Earich Sai Brooklyn Whitlatch Boston Tenner Rasp Philadelphia Awe Darnell Cincinnati Robak McAllister W. L. Pet Jones Barstow Washington Chicago Detroit Minneapolia St. Paul Teeter Senate Indianapolis Columbus Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Cleveland

Baseball Box Score Summary

Two base hits Powell Rozak Junnber stolen bases Knox Darnell A Bradshaw double plays Jones Rasp Cunningham Wilson A Bradshaw walked Barstow Davis Hardway ningham and Umpires Beverage McAllister. Davis six hits Hardway six in one inning Cunningham two in two innings See ing pitcher Davin.

Powell Rozak Junnber Knox Darnell A. Bradshaw Jones Cunningham Wilson Barstow Davis Hardway Ningham

American Association standings fragment with varied results

A mixed set of results from the American Association appears, listing scores and matchups such as Boston 11 over Philadelphia 10 and Detroit 10 over St Louis 8, with several city pairs including Toledo Columbus Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville and Indianapolis.

New York Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Detroit St. Lows American Association Toledo Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Kansas Louisville Indianapolia

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Josten Powers Frigidaire Ice-Man Automotive Battery & Electric K. of P. Bldg By James A. Lee Cleveland Athletic Club Helen McCune’s Ment Tire and Accessory CO Bill Tilden Lancaster Logan New Lexington Zanesville Wheeling Trcket All Star Scioto Valley Traction Central Ohio Dressen Hartnett Donahue P.A Prince Albert Jimmy Gulf Stream Pringe Albert Peny Evermore Legion
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