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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1926

Page

9

Zanesville Greys Win Weird Game Over Glouster 7 to 4

Zanesville beat Glouster 7 to 4 in a rain‑shortened game marked by odd plays. Ginnan homered for Glouster, Walker rowed a miscalled trap play, and Dizzy Nutter hit a two‑base after a park boundary. Five Zanesville runs in the fifth helped secure the win before play halted.

Zanesville Greys Zanesville Ginnan Johnny Walker Howver Innan Glouster Boys Walker Dizzy Nutter Dizzy Lee Zancaville Nutter H. Earich Miesner J. Grimm Earich Caton Sagle Grimm van Allen Rifked Steady Dilts Gilouster H. L van Allen Workman Glouster Coshocton Glouster Bmier Eeppervetere D. Earich Rasp Withem White Mead Vanesy Digiters Po H. Rarich Teas Barich Ditts Xitter Lee Walker Renee O” van Allen An Allen Workmen's Jee Pie

Girl Fatally Hurt in Interurban Collision

Kathrine May Smith, 12, daughter of Tord Smith of Sebring, was fatally injured stepping from behind an electric interurban car into the path of an oncoming vehicle at Park east of Alliance. The July 6 accident left a tragic death in the town.

Alliance Katherine May Smith Tord Smith Sebring Park Here

Civil War veteran dies in car crash near county fair grounds

Ravenna reports Warren Bow en a 74 year old wife killed in an automobile accident near the county fair grounds late yesterday. The couple, both residents, were near the Port of county fair grounds when the crash occurred. Washington notes President Coolidge and his wife will travel to the Adirondacks for the summer retreat.

Ravenna Warren Bowen County Fair Grounds COON Ashington

Wills Denies Engagement Reports To Fred Moody

London July 6 United Press reports that tennis star Helen Wills is engaged or to marry Fred Moody were denied by Miss Wills who said she is not engaged now and see no prospect. She and her mother sail tomorrow for New York.

London U.R Helen Wills United States Fred Moody San Francisco Moody Miss Wills United Press New York

Bobby Jones Spirit Dominates Atlanta Scenes in New York Visit

In New York Bobby Jones draws reverent crowds as Atlantans back home celebrate his rise. The piece notes Bobby’s amateur stance, his wide support from Major Cohen and other Georgia figures, and hints Jones will focus on golf rather than professional opportunities or writing.

New York Bobby Jones Major Cohen Chip Roberts Lowry Arnold Robert T. Jones Bobby Charley Outlaw Joe Stearns Joe Raine Inman Gray Abe Adair Capitol City Mrs. Fraser Alexa &Stirling Derry Adair Watts Gunn Bill Fincher Buck Flowers Judy Harlan Red Barron Young Stribling Atlanta Topsy Georgia Tech Minerva Jove New York City Waa Charley Yates Charley Jones Tisie Birmingham Nashville New Orleans Smith and Wesson Bill Keeler Walls of Justice

Ford Auto Races Highlight Fourth of July Celebration

Pomeroy July 6 The Fourth of July celebration at Rock Springs fair grounds led by Hierave Karr succeeded despite thunder showers. Ford auto races drew crowds with Ben H Ewing providing ambulance service and doctors on site. Ralph Young withdrew from the fifteen mile race after a breakdown. Phillip Meier and Joe Renshaw of Pomeroy won the first ten mile race in eight minutes forty seconds. Meier again won the regular ten mile race with sixteen minutes fifty five seconds. Milard Russell won the fifteen mile open class in twenty four minutes and two seconds driving a 1926 model Ford with overhead valves. Stanley Mulford placed second in the ten mile and Ralph Young third.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Fair Grounds Hierave Karr Ben H. Ewing Ralph Young Ford Phillip Meier Joe Renshaw Dayton Stanley Mulford Milard Russell Stanley

Doubleheader split as Cincinnati tops St Louis 4 0

In St Louis on July 5 the Reds beat the Cardinals 4 0 in the first game of a doubleheader, then the Cards won the nightcap 7 6. Donohue allowed six hits in the opener as Cincinnati showed early offense.

Southworth IMOL Louum Donohue Taverays Rhem Reinhart O'Farrell Cincinnati St. Louie TML Rixey Nehf Lucas Picinich Haines Vick Reds

Mulford Takes Second in 1926 Model Roadster Race

Mulford driving a 1926 Model roadster finished second with a total time of twenty five minutes forty five seconds. Philip Meier, in the same car used in two prior races, came third with twenty six minutes. Fireworks costing about two hundred dollars were fired once darkness fell for the display.

Mulford Phiilip Meier

World's Open Championship Opens at Scioto Country Club

Scioto Country Club hosts the 1926 national open championship as 153 qualifiers prepare for the pro am rivalry with six foursomes scheduled for 2 30 p m The field features Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Willie MacFarlane and other champions on a tough remod eled course described as gruelling by participants

Scioto Bobby Jones Atlanta and Wattsgunn Willie MacFarlane Walter Hagen Max Marston George von Elm MacDonald Smith Harry Cooper Chick Evans D. Clarke Cochran Johnny Farrell Leo Diegel Roland Mackenzie Keefe Carter al Watrous Bill Melhorn Harrison Johnson Densmore Shute Bobby Cruikshank Jock Hutchison Eddie Held Clarence Wolff Gene Sarazen Willie Hunter

Cooper wins Independence Speedway stake at Salem

Earl Cooper driving a Miller Eight won the Independence Speedway stake here yesterday. He covered 290 miles in one hour 42 minutes 56 seconds and averaged 116 562 miles an hour. Bennie Hill finished second and Pete De Paolo third.

Salem, N. H Earl Cooper Independence Speedway Bennie Hill Pete de Paolo

Yesterday's baseball scores from multiple leagues

Yesterday's results include American Association games Toledo over Columbus 5-4 and 4-2 with other matchups. National League shows Cincinnati 4 St Louis 0 and Brooklyn 14 Boston 4. American League lists Cleveland 4 Chicago 2 and Washington 7 Boston 4. International League entries Newark 14 Jersey City 5 and Syracuse 16 Buffalo 4 with numerous scheduled pairings. No further games scheduled.

Merican Association Louisville Milwaukee Iniamapola Kansas City St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Columbus National League Rc Cincinnst Ossersnee Pittsburgh St Louis Brooklyn Hicago New York Philadelphia Boston Cesvesrriers American League Csesssee nShiladelphia Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit St. Louis American Association Indianapolis Cincinnati St. Louia Newark Jersey City Rochester Toronto Toronto & Rochester Syracuse Buffalo Kadianapade St Paul Heston

Hazen Cuyler Emerges as a Rival for Max's Honors

Hazen Kiki Cuyler, famed Pittsburgh out fielder, joined Smoky Town late in 1923 and has flourished. In his first regular season he hit over .850, later topping .350 and leading his league with 144 runs. He also excelled in triples, finishing behind Carey in stolen bases in his first two seasons.

Hazen Kiki’ Cuyler Pittsburgh Cuyler Smoky Town Club Carey Cuvier

Heisman Babe Ruth Race for Batting Title Nears End

The 1926 American League batting race pins hopes on Babe Ruth and Heisman as age, injuries, and form shuffle contenders. Ruth leads in home runs but slows. Heilmann climbs back from a slump to challenge. Cyler, Falk, Burns and Breaster in the mix in both leagues with Cyler shown as a strong NL contender.

John B. Foster Consolidated Press New York Glorious Fourth Ruth Heilmann Detroit Ty Cobb Tigers Wide World Charleston Falk Chicago Burns Cleveland Speaker Tris Cyler Pirates Walter Johnson Cuyler Giants Polo Ground Pittsburgh Breaster Cincinnati Reds

Coxswain and the Perils of Paddling in June Light

A humorous观察 notes rowing as outdoor recreation started by a non walker, highlighting the coxswain a 98 pound figure who c [] gets payback for slander with brave talk while eight 2300 pound rowers. The piece mocks ambition energy and success manuals.

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