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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
13
Schmeling Tops Ring Notes Amid Smear Of Contenders
A fragmented boxing page sketches Schmeling as a wary challenger with vast ring experience around 200 fights. Mentions of Stripling, Sharkey Allam, and others mix with sports gossip about Dodgers, Derby picks, and baseball tidbits, reflecting a noisy sports column voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Rev
Schmaling
Evey
Stripling
Sharkey Allam
Schmeling
Eddie Mickey Ready for Fight at Athens County Fairgrounds
A crowded Athens County Fairgrounds card features Eddie and Mickey in six round bouts organized by Mark Jenkinson and Earl Frost. Colubus fighter Joe Cain, Portsmouth’s Mickey Messister, and local contenders Denny Rowland and Eddie Weatherstone headline a night of heavy slugging with several grudge bouts and potential knockouts amid high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fairgrounds
Winesa
Mark Jenkinson
Earl Frost
Cardia
Jocil
Mick
Primo
Mickey
Eddie
Columbus
George Godfrey
Midget Hartman
M Mean
Johnny Devin
Devin
Athens
Deanny Rowland
Jon Cain
Cain
Jimmie Logue
Legion
Denny Packs
Jackie Featherstone
Stewart
Jackie Axon
Middleport
Mike Leonard
Freddie Ferre
Chauncey
Fim
Saints dominate doubleheader as Columbus bats falter
St Paul leads the Association League with a 10-0 and 5-3 wins over Columbus Red Birds. Stars include Durst and Murphy with home runs and multiple RBIs, while pitching and fielding key the sweep. Columbus struggles despite solid defense and timely hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
St. Paul Association
Columbus Red Birds
Columbus
Saints
Columbus Higgs
di - Vater
Swanson
Binder
Whitehead
Gaudet
Post
Paul Angetson
Salizgas
Davis
Koettger
Durst
Morrissey
Ss Hopkins
Gunder
Murphy
Boonen
St.Paul
Eirens
Purdy
L. Alurphy
Ructteer
Snider
Anderson
Saltmgiger
Gudat
Ash
Gugat
Lin
Astt
Jonaston
Clayton Time
Columbus Abrhpo A Riggs
Pf Veeneaneereee
Yoter
If Purdy
Paul Anderson
Soltzgaver
O Davis
Crawford
Whitehe
Hinkle
Swanson Chapman
Gudat Purdy
Swansen
Sorrissey
Colubus & St Paul
Chapman
Prudhomme
Chipmin
Prudhomme Hita
Pa Alee
Ing
Betts
Prudhomme Sing
Clayton and
Johnston
Second Tie in Athens Twilight League
The Robinson and McFarland ninas played the second tie of the week, ending 3 to 3. McFarlands scored in the fourth on a Knight double and later by Pfleger, Knight, and Wolfe. Robinsons tied it in the sixth with Anderson tripling and Willis doubling driving in runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Robinson
McFarland Ninas
McFarlands
Peter
Knight
Wolfe
Rhoades
Slater
Welsman
Scatime
Pfleger
Potter
Robinsons
Stevenson
Anderson
McAllister
P. Theisen
Theisen
Willis
J. Adams
Roff
Von Elm Favored In Canadian Open At Toronto
The Canadian Open golf championship opens with 154 entrants led by George Von Elm who seeks payback after losing the National Open in two playoff rounds. Notables include Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Leo Diegel MacDonald Smith Olin Dutra and Ryder Cup Britons among the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
George von Elm
Billy Burke
United States
Tommy Armour
Horten Smith
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Tennis title chase narrows in first round at Forest Hills
Forest Hills NY July 8 only one seed eliminated on opening day leaving a field to finish third and fourth round matches as the 1961 national professional championship entrants compete for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
Eight Still In Run For Amateur Title
Eight golfers survived the initial rounds of the state amateur at Wrandet Club in Columbus and moved into quarter and semi final play. Winners yesterday include Theron Green Columbus Johnny Florio Columbus Nord Seldenstricker Chillisco the Eadie Merkle Columbus Scotty Reston Payton Gaorge Berry Newark Ed Kepler Dayton and Jack Cummins Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Wrandet Club
Theron Green
Johnny Florio
Nord Seldenstricker
Chilliscothe
Eadie Merkle
Scotty Reston
Payton
Gaorge Berry
Newark
Ed Kepler
Dayton
An Jack Cummins
Cleveland
Devol Big Star Logan Leads Rhinos to Easy Win
Devol opened the game for the Winners and stayed in at first base after a safe lead was built. He drove five hits in five trips as the Rhinos Stogies defeated the Stenographers 15 to 2 on Tuesday with Jones also contributing strong hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Rhinos
Devol
Jones
Baseball Results From Early Schedule Remnants
Score fragments show American League games with New York defeating Boston 13 to 3 and Cleveland beating Chicago 10 to 8. National League lines list Philadelphia ahead of New York 4 to 2 and Chicago 2 over Pittsburgh 2.
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EW York
U.P
Babe Ruth
Nace Te
Ruth
Chuck Klein
Philadelphia Phileas
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Babe
Babo
Boston Red Sox
Lefty Grove
Acseon Mn
Philadia Athletics
Washington Senators
Grove
Senators
Philadelphia
Washington
Hudtin
Cleveland Indians
Cago Heda
Brown
White Sea
Bridges
St Louis Browns
Detroit
St Louis
Paul
Columbus
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Lowleville
Toledo
Minneapolis
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittanureha
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Association Loutavilla
Kanes City
Solumbus
Associtio
Weeees
Mile
Apelis
Bet
Louis Ay
Wee A
Boston Ne
Philadelphia O
Hocingatt
Lesgle T
Philadelphia A
St Louis Bane
Teamplay Fails as Soldiers Win in Tight Game
Players from Battery E beat Bechley’s squad 3 to 1 in a crackling Playground League match. Wolfe’s pitching and Rauch’s defense fueled Battery E while Bechley’s lone run came in the sixth inning amid two hits and a costly error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Battery
Bechley
Battery E
Beckley
Rauch
Veland racing feature highlights historic circuit meet
The report notes Nedda Guy winner Veland and mentions the Utah Circuit meet at Neer Rardall with Stokes and Char lotta Harvey as notable figures. It references Protector and Charlotte Hanover as favored entries and mentions race outcomes and betting context amid a historic turf event.
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Veland
U.ahanet
Keetahy
Guy Aawoth
Utah
Neer Rardall
Harry Stokes
Protector
Charlotte Hanover
Eesti
Trophies Draw Crowds At Logan Collector Show
Local display features Logan Hampton trophies with autographed baseballs from Red Lacan Reba Ruth Jie Bottomles and others. The exhibit also includes a football presented by Rad and a Pittsburgh National stars panel, attracting friends and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logans Hampton Fio
Milne Teva Agency
Red Lacan Reba
Ruth Jie Bottomles
Pte
Traynor
Dave Carr
Minnimare
Pat
Top Flight Victorious as Chagoo Shines in Meet
A high level competition at Arlington Park saw Chagoo secure a top flight win while Savvy claimed another strong showing. Whitey contributed a solid performance as Peay led with consistent scores. The event concluded with Veateniasy SovK earning notable placements in the overall series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arhingteo Park
Firestone tire comparisons spark owner driven price checks
Firestone published quality and construction comparisons to guide buyers while the public conducted their own tests. Cross sections from Firestone tires and special brand mail order tires were examined to assess value and durability.
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Firestone
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