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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
9
A damaged OCR line lists scattered words and names without a clear event or outcome, showing incomplete phrases such as dates, people, and places. Without readable context, no definite action or facts can be established from the fragment.
Spot wins a seesaw City Playground League game 7 to 6 over Rauch Bakery nine. Spot takes an early lead, Baker Boys rally, Rauch ties in eighth. Crowe? Sharp steals, Graffs scores on fielder’s choice as Spot prevails. Freddie Cross paces Rauch with four hits.
In a wartime style feature, Joe Boley and Bishop are praised for sharp infield play and clutch fielding that saved pitchers during the World Series despite inconsistent hitting. Bishop, a former lead-off man, battled eye troubles but improved last season. The piece notes their costs and acquisitions and hints at continued value for the Athletics.
Kaye Don, England’s speed king, said he would try again to break his world motorboat speed record within days. He piloted Miss England II over two one mile stretches at Gardone yesterday for an average of 110.223 miles per hour, shaving nearly seven mph from his prior mark.
In Toronto Ontario July 10 the Canadian Open began its second round with Percy Allis of Berlin holding a one stroke lead. Walter Hagen and Tommy Armour of Detroit and Whitty Cox of Brooklyn tied for second at 69. Julians Arceil of New York posted 69. The US pros used standard balls while a new balloon ball drew attention as debates over equipment rules continued.
The Glouster American Legion baseball team won its second game of the week by defeating Trimble 8 to 7 in a twilight match on the local grounds Thursday. Trimble’s batteries were Grandy Hellam and Gall, while Glouster’s were Holbert and Johnson. Trimble scored two runs in the first inning, one in the third, three in the fifth and one in the sixth. Glouster answered with five in the third, two in the fifth and one in the seventh.
Eddie Townley defeats Mickey McAlister at the Fairgrounds in another pro bout, delivering a hard fought win praised for Townley’s right hands and countering the Irishman’s left jab. The card also features Benny Rowland vs Gata, Denny’s comeback attempt, and other local matchups with brisk endings and referee EMM Hughes guiding early bouts.
Female golfers will headline Ohio sports drama as the 1931 Women's State Amateur Tournament begins Monday at Westwood Country Club. The event marks women as leading figures in the state's golf scene with competitive rounds and notable regional interest.
Columbus 2nd division club defeated St Paul 10 to 4 ending their seven game lead. Louisville moved toward the top by beating Kansas City 6 to 5 and 11 to 3. Minneapolis won 12 to ?, Toledo fell in slugging match. Narlesky and Koanachea each homered for Indianapolis with Gerken adding another. Indiana won 6 to 2.
White defeated John Halmoy with a nine handicap to win the Gallipolis cup at Gallipell Gatt Club events. The field included twenty eight contestants. the runner up faced Ferguson in the final rounds, while other local men competed and were eliminated in earlier rounds.
Fragmentary courthouse note shows Carnera and others named in suits. Barry Herbachmer of New York City sues for 100 dollars over alleged device dispute. Report mentions Cleveland racketeers and a detective unit preparation.
A garbled OCR stanza lists numerous places and organizations including Cleveland Ghana New York Philadelphia and Washington with scattered terms like Copter Pitney and Bubeniica Pecapitis. No clear event or narrative emerges from the text.
Fragments from a wire service column recount a chaotic baseball recap. It notes Eddie Montague at short, Cleveland faltering, and the Cubs and White Sox tied in a five game series with upcoming games. Other teams like the Yankees and Athletics are mentioned in scattered notes about results and standings.
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