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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1934

Page

5

Hull Jacobs Reaches All England Final in Straight Sets

Hull Jacobs United States tennis star defeated Joan Hertigan 6 2 6 2 to reach the women's final at Wimbledon as the All England championships continue. The day also featured shock losses for Frank and Sidney Wood with Crawford and Perry advancing in other events.

Bledon Eng Hull Jacobs United States Frank Sidney Wood, Jr Helen Hull Jacobs United Shields Jack Crawford Fred Perry Col

Giants and Yanks To Meet According To Adage Of 4th

The Fourth of July holiday doubleheaders boosted optimism that the New York Giants and New York Yankees will face in the World Series. Giants led NL with a 9-1 and 15-0 wins while Yankees held a one game margin over the Tigers as benefits from a busy holiday slate.

New York Giants New York Yankees Giants Chicago Cubs Yankees

Legion's Race Program a Hit at Fourth of July Fair

The American Legion’s Fourth of July turf program at the fairgrounds featured three horse races with two heats each, seven pony heats, and a mule race. Freddy Hall ridden by Dutch Wilson won both feature heats with Katy Carmichael second and Federal Relief third. Ben Dias, 70, won two races on Billy and Ginger. Pony winners included William Young on Bill with Topsy second and Billy third, Dolly for medium ponies, Beauty for small ponies, and Warren Hope winning the male race in a backward finish. Elden Hope and Fred Harper followed.

American Legion Freddy Hall Dutch Wilson Katy Carmichael Federal Relief Ben Dias Billy Ginger William Young Bill Charles Llewellyn Topsy Kenneth Wilkes Donald Mansfield

Perry Dog Shows Way in Coon Chase at Fair Grounds

Mox owned by George Perry of Fisher Station carried the feature by winning both line dog events for tree dogs at the Fair grounds on Wednesday. Fox owned by E. Bowes of Athens finished first in the first line-dog race and the entry of C. C. Coulson of Stockport won the second line event.

Mox George Perry Fisher Station Fairgrounds Fox E. Bowes Athens C. C. Coulson Stockport

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues and standings

Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh defeating Cincinnati 5 to 1 and 9 to 4 with mixed outcomes across leagues. Philadelphia beat Washington 10 to 9 and 6 to 3, while New York dominated Boston 15 to 1 and 10 to 4. St Louis lost 6 to 2 to Chicago. American Association and other standings list Columbus over Toledo 9 to 2 and Toledo over Columbus 6 to 4. Friday games note Cincinnati at St Louis and New York at Brooklyn among others.

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Murray City Defeats Athens Eagles 1-0 In Pitchers Duel

Murray City edged Athens Eagles 1-0 as Taylor pitched a six strikeout effort to best Mackey who fanned 14 in a tight nine inning game. Vic Bartel and Don Nelson led Athens with multiple hits while Mohney and Marshall set the early tone for Murray City.

Mackey Athens Eagles Taylor Murray City Vic Bartel Don Nelson Ohio University Ve. Bartel Nelson Burnison Marshall Brosser Mohney Graham Jonas D. Burnison Coon Coon and Mackey Eagles Carbondale Radcliff Murray D. Burnson Ho Mackey

Yesterday's Stars Shine as Giants and Reds Tie Doubleheader

Carl Hubbell and Fred Fitzsimmons of the Giants teamed to hold the Braves to 11 hits and one run in two games. Wes Schulm erich of the Reds tied the split with a seventh inning homer. Jimmy Deshong of the Yankees limited the Red Sox to four hits to balance the doubleheader.

Carl Hubbell Fred Fitzsimmons Giants Braves Wes Schulmerich Reds Pirates Jimmy Deshong Yankees Red Sox Yanks

Musgrave Captures Flag Tournament At Athens Country Club

Walter Musgrave won the flag tournament at Athens Country Club by holing out on the 19th as his rivals faltered. Harold Vorhes took second reaching the 19th green with his final stroke, while Dr. C N Sanders finished third after his last shot left him on the 19th fairway. Ben Roberts and Edwin Chubb tied for fourth by holing out on the 18th. D H Biddle and J H Cline reached the 18th green for next positions.

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Hoster and Brown Draw in Main Boxing Event

A sizzling eight round main event ended in a draw as Jackie Hoster of Columbus and Freddie Brown of Newark battled through clever work and a strong finish. Brown rallied in the seventh to deny a stoppage, while other bouts featured two draws, a decision and a knockout on the Fourth celebration boxing card at the Fairgrounds.

Jackie Hoster Columbus Freddie Brown Newark Fairgrounds Hester Brown Hoster Queer Street Butch Moran Jackie Dillon Coshocton Marion Pyle

Birds Tie For Lead In American Association

Chicago July 5 Columbus and Indianapolis shared first in the American Association after yesterday’s doubleheaders. The Red Birds swept Toledo 9 2 but lost the night game 6 2. Indianapolis split with Louisville while Columbus and Kansas City drew. Minneapolis dropped both ends to St Paul 9 1 and 4 2. Milwaukee swept Kansas City 5 2 and 11 4 and added trades and options to strengthen the roster. St Paul homered four times in the afternoon game led by Jess Petty and Walter Tauscher.

Chicago Columbus Indianapolis American Association Minneapolis Red Birds Toledo Louisville Colonels Milwaukee Kansas City Brewers Holland Stiles Bryan Slim) Harriss George Susce Detroit St. Paul Jess Petty Walter Tauscher

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