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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
9
Minneapolis July 8 Bobby Jones national open champion and British open amateur title holder dazzled 15 professionals and amateurs as he displayed flawless control of the Interlachen links. The famed golfer showcased his skill in a pre open practice that hinted at a dominant performance to follow.
The Allantan, famed for back to back championships, faced speculation after a grueling abroad circuit. He set a Interlachen course record Friday and stretched stamina beyond golfing norms as he prepares to defend the national open this week amid strong rival expectations.
An iBoxer from Portugal arrives in New York aboard a steamer and is welcomed in a city display. The report notes a heat heat in Prima quarter and mentions Pauline Leen, with a sunla war and references to athletic club events and a long lake incident. The article also covers local baseball lineups, match results, and Davis Cup updates.
The piece notes most amateurs at Leeland enter Thursday's tournament with three exceptions, mentions Francis Guimet and Dr. O. F. L. Whillne, and highlights Walter Hagen as the Formidable opponent. It cites Hagen’s strong form in recent days and Johnny Goodman’s rising status after a 71 yesterday, signaling a tense national open preview.
Bremen defeated Zaleski 19 to 9 on July 4 as Hughes pitched five innings for Zaleski before Bremen rallied with two errors and a string of runs. Graves finished for Bremen, while Bonkers and Smith contributed offensively in a high scoring American Association game.
The fragment lists top hitters and run scorers across teams including Ruth, Yanke ra, Gehrig, Klein, Pills, Terry, and Hodapp. It notes runs scored and runs batted in for several players and mentions teams like Cubs, Giants, Phillies, Braves, Yankees, and Athletics with scattered stat lines. Only partial names and figures remain readable in this OCR sample.
Washington pulled ahead in the pennant chase as the Athletics lost their grip on a lead held since the opener. Boston and Cleveland suffered setbacks while Chicago and Cincinnati closed gaps. The Giants edged Philadelphia in a 28 hit contest as Pittsburgh and St Louis split.
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