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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1928

Page

9

District baseball tourney set for Athens this Friday

Five teams from Newark Caldwell Pomeroa Middleport and Athens enter the district event sponsored by the American Legion with Grover in charge. The new plan adds one more team and reshuffles games to finish with a single winner by Saturday. Games start Friday morning with three contests that day and a rest period before the final rounds.

Spanalion Basebal League of Ohio American Legion Athens Nex Eridh OT Grover J J Saslavashy State Adjutant Iwe Newark Caldwell Pomeros Middleport Athers Reguwr Xyes Prida Satfurda Grover Pubes Last Mill Street Mens Gymnasium Atend Lyery Tums

Wet grounds postpone Joriar League games across Athers

Heavy rain and muddy fields forced the postponement of multiple Joriar League matches yesterday. A practice game between the Reckless and the Southern Ohio Electric Company ended 11–8 in favor of the Beckleys as players hope for clearer conditions next week before the second round begins.

James Indle Athers Brasseys 9721 Ard bechIers Southern Ohio Eiectric Company Veterlay Cailie~ the Reckless Southern Ohio Electric Company Beckleys Rhee Secon Kiwanis Rotary McBee Beasley Donner Boisley

Glouster A C Nine Set for McArthur Contest Today

Glouster A C travels to McArthur for a Sunday afternoon game at 2 20 oclock local time. Several local fans plan to accompany the team as McArthur fields one of the fastest squads in the region and the matchup promises an exceptional, hard fought contest.

Glouster A. C McArthur Glousite Glouster AC

Parents of Heeney To Listen to Bout 12080 Miles Away

New York July 14 Gene Bunney and Lom Heeney meet in a heavyweight title first round bout set for July 26 at 10 o clock. Parents will listen via wireless from New Zealand about 12080 miles away where it will be 330 oclock in the afternoon.

New York

Heeney Tunney Championship Broadcast From Stadium

New York July 14 UP The heavyweight title bout between Gene Tunney and Tom Heeney will be broadcast live from Yankee Stadium on July 26, announced by NBC. Graham McNamee and Philips Carlin will describe the event with a 10-station network airing the preliminaries at 9 p.m. daylight time from WEAF New York and other affiliates. The main bout will air at 11 p.m. with WEAF Pittsburgh Chicago WCAT Detroit WGY and WEBH among stations. Scripps Howard newspapers sponsor the broadcast.

New York Gene Tunney Tom Heeney Yankee Stadium National Broadcasting Company Graham McNamee Philips Carlin WEAF Wear WCAT Pittsburgh Detroit WGY Schnectady WTAW Cleveland WEBH Chicago Scripps-Howard

Baseball Scores From Chicago to Boston and Beyond

A fragmented recap of baseball scores across multiple games and cities. It lists Chicago Boston St Louis Washington and Philadelphia matchups with varying innings, running tallies, and pitcher pairings while noting rain postponements and doubleheaders. Key names include Thomas Berg Russell Simmons Gerry Holimian Walsh Crouse Sit lemire Heving, Grimes Hargreaves Ferguson Schulte Hartnett, and Pruett Sweetland Gonzales.

Chicago Boston Jas Thomas Berg Russell Bridsey Simmons Gerry Holimian Chicago Gos Cam LT Walsh Crouse Morris Sitlemire Heving St Louis Washington Gray Schang Grown Gaston Ruel Detroit Philadelpha—post Cleveland New York National Seigle York Pittsburgh Brandt Hollingsworth Spencer Grimes Hargreaves Philadel Aicano Cheago Bbc Th Ferguson Walsh Lennon Schulte Maone Hartnett Philadel Gini Pruett Sweetland Lertin Necht Gonzales Brodkyn

Marks Shine As Women’s Meet Records Smashed At Stamford Bridge

At Stamford Bridge England July 14 world marks fell in nearly every track event as Amateur Athletic Association women’s championships opened. Miss M Clark of South Africa set 100 yard hurdles in 15.45 seconds and Miss K Hitomi of Japan tied the 220 yard dash record in 25.45 seconds. Miss Bitemi, formerly broad jump record holder, lost it when Gunn of England leaped 1 57 1/2 inches. Gunnale tied 104 yard hurdles at 14.25 seconds before Clark’s mark. London District’s Olympic club relay team clocked 1 minute 17 1/6 seconds for the 610 yard relay.

Stamford Bridge England Amateur Athletic Association M Clark South Africa K Hitomi F Cdwards Bitemi Ata Gunn Gunnale Misa Clark London Oism Biades Athletic Club

Postponed Flyweight Title Bout Scrambled by Rain

New York fighter Corporal Lv Schwartz and Netfale foe Trish Grande were set for the worlds flyweight championship at Rackaway stadium but rain forced another postponement. Officials announced new venues and dates to be determined as weather delays continue.

New York Corporal Lv Schwartz Trish Grande Netfale Rackaway

Second Annual Beauty Contest and Carnival at Crystal Pool

The second annual swim carnival and beauty contest will be held at Crystal Pool Wednesday night, July 18, with events including a 220 yard swim, 40 yard dash, fancy diving from both boards, a four-man relay across the pool, and two wading contests for boys and girls. Names of judges kept secret by organizers, with Muss Gisial Doel as announcer. prizes include cups and ribbons, and officials aim to showcase strong performances from local schools.

Crystal Pool Ocloch Pate Tata Walter Muir Walt Athens

Dave Taylor High Man in Match at Athens Range

Dave Taylor led the Athens Rifle Club shoot at Marnarets Creek range with a 46 percent average across four positions standing sitting kneeling and prone. He posted scores of 44 44 42 46, edging fellow marksman Francis Finn who averaged around 41 with 45 47 46 43.

Dave Taylor Athens Dave T Vor Athens Rifle Club Oller J Bob Cort

Cincinnati picks new coaching staff amid sixth bout postponement

Cincinnati athletic director announced additions to the coaching staff for the upcoming season. Marty Redding from Lod Morgan junior high will join Laamer St Mars of Cincinnati West as associate professors of athletics. Scotty Koip of Akron University was also named to the team. No further details were provided.

Cincinnati UPR George Ik Baheech University of Age Cincinnati Atletic ATW Marty Redding Lod Morgan Junioright Boy Laamer St Mars Cincinnati West Co Hamper Lddierwigh Joepe Cumorl Watin Wes Post Scotty) Koip Akron University Pond Godmhani Thretts Bibeoch AOA Peddington Willimeft Heip

Referee Miller Seeks Reinstatement After Dempsey Tunney Fight

Chicago July 14 Dave Miller boxing referee who quit after the Dempsey Tunney bout applied to the state commission for reinstatement. In a letter he apologized for remarks to the commission and said after reflection he believes officials acted fairly and impartially.

Chicago Dave Miller State Commission Miller

Pool at YMCA in Nelsonville Overcrowded This Week

Nelsonville July 14 The YMCA pool ran at capacity with the Midget class rising from six to over thirty. Beginners girls split among other classes led by Adda Frances Butt and Helen Keating. Anna May Voigt taught a beginner. four junior lifeboat tests planned.

Nelsonville W L J Hudson Adda Frances Butt Helen Keating Hudson Anna May Voigt Vic Hudson Gordon Campbell John Suim Anu Thursda

Twilight league schedule shows Charleston games and crowds

NEI SAMELE LEAGUE SCHEDULE 1 GIVER NEILSONVILLE July 14 The Twilight league is toving smooth ly again and good crowds are lining the levee for each game NL weeks schedule is on for Tuesday Central vs West WoT nypday West vn Barlore This da Athens v5 Central.

Neilsonville Central West WoTnypday West Barlore Athens

Macon State College Missing Funds Probe Reaches Trial

A confusing report from Macon Georgia outlines a probe into missing funds at a university related to a student assist request. Authorities say a person named Stallins faced a court appearance and was treated by doctors as trials proceed with medical testimony today.

Aronahuidis Macon Torf Gronur Rome Ph Sicins Dree Tinjionbal Ion Phssiciin

Home Run Club Season Totals And Player Highlights

A fragmented listing shows home run leaders and notable players across teams including Ruth Yankees Wilson Cubs Hehrig Cardinals Harper Cardinals Hafey Cardinals Kuuser Athletics and Browns. The text references season totals and key names like Cissell White Bissonette Roding Matone Cybs and Hurst, with some team affiliations and dates unclear.

Saturda Cissell White Soc Bissonette Roding Matone Cubs Cuyler Cybs Ruth Yankees Wilson Cubsoe Zottonile Cardinals Hehrig Linkeed Slasonette Hebing Domsby Braves Kuuser Athletics Harper Cardinals Hurst Phillies Hafey Cardinals Bine Browns

Tilden Names Davis Cup Team Personnel

PARIS July 14. Tilden announces Davis Cup team personnel to face France in the semifinal zone final. Captain Willians Fo Tilden names Trancia T Hunter New Roch Ml NOY John Hennes George Patt chi iso William Po dilde and PRG shin. Tilden says partners will be named by Wednesday.

Paris Willians Fo Tilden Ane Trancia T Hunter New Roch NOY John Hennes Vo Infantpolls George Patt Chi Iso William ‘Po Dilde PRG Shin Hr Rowbles Wednesins

Will Join Giants Beaumont Tes July 14a-A Pi Car

An unsigned OCR fragment notes a July date and a move involving the New York Giants. It references Clucage and Hubbell in relation to joining the team, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or outcomes.

Beaumont Tes Hubbell South New York Clucage Giants

Hagen and Compston Set World Golf Title Meeting

Walter Hagen and Archie Compston prepare for a 72 hole match at the Islander Kerr Country club course on July 14 with a $6,000 prize and the claim to the professional golf world title. Hagen seeks revenge for a prior defeat as Compston eyes a strong finish to secure the championship.

New York Walter Haken Archie Compston Rslandy Kerr Country Club Moytnd Wissound Moor Park Wil Campsteen Uslivwood Togol’ el Hagen Sin Viagem Ocinioa Addrey Boomer Trentle

Sera Martin Sets Quick Time in 690 Tider Run

Sera Martin clipped parts of the 690 tider run clocking one minute and 63 seconds, nearing the De Otte Peltzers record. The event took place in a Miench trick and field setting with tedily traveling the distance.

Jnl Sera Martin de Otte Peltzers Sates

Bach Tightens Up NL Race in Humdrum Victory

In a tight National League clash July 14 the Cubs edged the Cardinals at home as Brockway led the offense. The win keeps St. Louis within striking distance, while New York pursues the pace with a slim margin over Cincinnati.

Niv" Wofk Vic Cieter Arengo Cubs New York Cineme Alomate St. Louis Brockboa

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