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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1926

Page

9

Bobby Jones draws Columbus crowd in golf championship

In Columbus Ohio on July 10 1936 the crowd at a national golf tournament chased Bobby Jones as he posted a 70, while an unknown Portland Oregon entrant John H Juner shot 76. The scene showed fans’ devotion to stars and the sport's pull beyond the pros amid hot July heat and fading light.

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Young Atlanta Golfer Wins Third Great Honor on Columbus Course

Bobby Jones reclaimed golf history by winning the open championship at Scioto, finishing 288 for 72 holes. Joe Turnesa led late, but Jones surged to victory amid heat, wind, rain, and unruly crowds. The feat, winning the American and British Opens in one year while holding the American amateur title, sets an unmatched record.

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Bobby Jones Seeks British Amateur Milestone

Bobby Jones of Atlanta completes a storied career by aiming for the British amateur title to cap a string of major championships. From age 14 to 24, his rise through national open and amateur ranks is highlighted by near-misses and landmark wins, establishing him as golf’s leading figure of the era.

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National teams clash and limited schedule announced

National teams aim at St. Louis and Brooklyn with Chicago and New York scheduled to face Cincinnati. In the Ric an League, St. Louis plays Washington while Cleveland meets New York.

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Bobby Jones Dominates Scioto Open With Strong Finish

Bobby Jones wins the Scioto Open amid a crowded field including Mehlhorn, Turnsen, Diegel, and Farrell. Despite early trouble and a 79 second round, Jones carded consistent scores, matching or bettering rivals, and secures his third major honor in a year. White Hunter and Willie Hunter make late surges, while others falter.

Bobby Scioto Bill Mehrhorn

Miners Win Tight Battle at Nateco Pale

NEW ROCHELLE NY Fran as T Hunter and Julius Lehigson reach final round of Quaker Ridge Tennis tourney. In doubles, Lang and Fembleman face Hunter and Dr. George King in today’s matches.

New Rochelle Franas T. Hunter Julius Lehigson Quaker Ridge Jory Lang Edward Fembleman Hunter George King

Soothells and pennant hopes in midseason notes on Cubs Yankees

Midseason baseball pulse compares New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs in 1928. It notes Cubs under McCarthy faltered, outsized by pitching depth and resilient catchers, with Root strong against Western teams while veterans Adams and Grimm linger in the lineup. It portrays Cubs as poised yet distant from top, and highlights managerial changes and player movements shaping the race.

John B. Foster Consolidated Press New York Chicago Yankees Cubs Dina Grimm Pittsburg Adamson Shortstop Freigan Thad Wilson Cott Heathcote McCarthy Boston Inilidiplia Brooklyn Torstunate Lash Fnet Root Wesleiin Cincinnati St Louis Pirates Cooper Detroit Alexandr Becuse Janey Adams Mus

Glouster Legion to face Coshocton in big league night game

In Glouster a near 200 strong Coshocton rooting contingent is headed to watch the Glouster Legion host the Coshocton Regs. Sam Withem faces Miller in a key Eastern Ohio League clash as Glouster seeks to topple Coshocton from the top of the standings. Three sets of brothers will play on both sides in a standout local matchup. New York promoter Humbert Fugazy lands Paul Berlenbach for a late August boxing bout set to be signed.

Alex S. Weinberg Jupiter Flavis Glouster Glouster Legion Cross Coshocton Regs Legion Coshocton Glouster Boys Sam Withem Frank Miller Invaders Miller Barnesville Regs McFarland Twin Cities Giouster George Rage Micky Ginnan Ohio Legion Mine Ceshocion Dorherty Oss E. Cain Bingob Graber Jf New York Humbert Pugazy Brooklyn Paul Eberlenbach

Nelsonville Close Contests In Local Baseball Night

Nelsonville July 10 Kerby and the YMC A teams played a tightly fought game won 2 to 1 by the aggregation but awarded to the K of Ps on protest. The Grottos defeated the Beta nine 6 to 3 while the Legion forfeited to the Phi Sigs. Standings show Grottos and Legion tied near top.

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Latzo Defends Welterweight Title as Levine Disqualified

Pete Latzo defended his welterweight title for a second time after Georgie Levine was disqualified for a low blow 1 minute 28 seconds into the fourth round at Polo Grounds. Referee Purdy awarded the victory to Latzo as Levine appeared to have outboxed him earlier, while other bouts featured withdrawals and suspensions.

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Hewitt Badens blank Studebakers in rugged league clash

In a Friday night battle, Hewitt Badens routed Studebakers 13 to 0. Fielding gaffes and missed plays plagued Studebakers while E Christy pitched for the losers under poor support. Matson flubbed several fly balls and the team showed little spirit, leaving fans to discuss Monday’s Graysons vs K P game.

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