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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1924

Page

6

Seven boxing wins open Paris meet on first day

In Paris on July 16 seven victories from seven starts marked the opening day. Fidel La Barbara defeated Varick to start strong for the Los Angeles team. Tripoli beat Usavaga, Joe Bailey outboxed Burke, Cardliian scored a knock down in the third, and Jack Fiels defeated Doyle despite hurting his hands. Hugh Haggerty knocked out Tek, Al Mello beat Dousset, Ben punched Jones after his right hand was hurt. Kirby and Mulholland drew byes in the 175 pound class. Ingram of South Africa showed speed as rivals.

Paris Fidel la Barbara Varick Tripoli Yonkers Usavaga Joe Baile Burke Ye Cardlian Jack Fiels Bena Jones Kirby Mulholland

Marston Faces Long Odds In National Amateur Title

By Joe Williams the Philadelphia amateur championship looms in September with Max Marston heavily favored against him. Marston, seen as a durable fighter but not superb, has lost twice this year to average players and may struggle to repeat as national amateur champion despite his resilience.

Max Marston Philadelphia Marston Evans Jones Ouimet Flossmoor Ham Gardner Buffalo J. B. Crookston Addie Dad Jim

In Doubles When One Receives Other Stands Near Net

A tennis feature by Mercer Beasley covers Australia Davis Cup team led by Gerald Patterson with Pat O Hara Wood Robert Schlesinger and Fred Kalms plus American defenders. It notes Patterson and Wood form a strong doubles pair with fast service and improved net play during recent coast matches and singles success. It also mentions Sarazen in golf with upcoming defenses and rival Arthur Vers.

Mercer Beasley Gerald Patterson Pat O'Hara Wood Robert Schlesinger Fred Kalms Patterson Wood

Sarazen’s Forte Not Stroke Play

The piece notes Gene Sarazen, a young Italian American, excels in match play and has a mixed record in stroke play. It recalls his 1922 Open win at Skokie with a final round 69, his failure to qualify in the British Open, and his still-proud match play record including the 1922 title and a dramatic 38th green finish against Hagen.

Joe Williams Gene Sarazen Elect Bobby Jones Sarazen Skokie Inwood Oakland Hills Hoylake Hagen MacDonald Smith Walker

Birds distributed to counties from state game farm

7000 young pheasants have been distributed statewide from Wellington by the state game farm. Superintendent Nash said every county will get its share based on adaptability to local conditions amid weather challenges since spring.

Columbus S. N Wellington Nash State Fish and Game Division

Knights of Pythias rout Plumbers in Twilight League 6 to 0

King hurler for the Knights of Pythias shut out the Plumbers, while Siepel limited the cellar workers to two hits. Wise drove in a run with a first inning triple, and Parker stood out for the Plumbers with two hits. The Knights improved to 1-0 as King snared a sharp line drive to end a scoring threat in the third.

Knights of Pythias Siepel Christy Mathewson Bryan Strikin Parker Pitanthers Stepel King Knights Heck Ylumbers Texas Eddie Roush Wise Cokes Grayson Outfit PO Sutton Sessesesse Warner P .Scsccessees McCollins Csseseesee Williams Mester Cssevseeseves O! Wilson Tf Sceeceessss

Giants extend lead with fourth straight win over Cubs

In MLB results the Giants beat the Cubs to move 9 a half games up in the National League. George Kelly hit his fifth homer in the four game set. Reds blanked the Braves. Pirates edged Phillies 3 1. Tigers outslugged Athletics 11 9. White Sox closed the series with an 8 6 victory over the Red Sox.

Giants Cubs Yankees Senators Browns Indians George Kelly

Black Gold to Meet French Champ in $50,000 Latonia Race

Owner Mrs. R. M. Hoots announced Black Gold the four time derby winner will race against Epinard the French champion in an international $50,000 event at Latonia this fall. Black Gold will ship to Raceland Ky tonight then proceed to Latonia where trainer Webb will prepare him for the race.

Hawthorne Race Track Stickney Ill R. M. Hoots Epinard Latonia Raceland Track Ashland Webb

Plumbers Defeat Batteries In Low-Scoring Clash

Siepel leads Plumbers with strong pitching and two hits while Cowan struggles with walks and a wild pitch. Parker and Wise contribute steals for the Batteries as McCollins and Siepel secure the win, with Umpire Pierre calling the game.

Siepel Cowan Parker Wise Mansfield Sutton King McColins Williams Eld Pierre

Baseball Home Run Totals by League and Player

National League leaders tally home runs with Kelly of New York Hartnett of Chicago Hornsby of St. Louis and Dean of New York each listed. American League totals show Jacobsen of St. Louis Collins of Chicago and others with totals. overall National 259 American 225.

Kelly New York Hartnett Chicago Hornsby St. Louis Dean Jacobsen I. Collins Wheat Brooklyn Helm Wilson Snyder Ruth Archdeacon Falk Cobb Detroit Goslin Washington

Boxing notes from New York Boston Covington bouts

Last night in New York Ted Moore of England won a ten round decision over Morris Schlafer of Omaha. Mike Ballerino of New York won a ten round decision over Johnny Leonard of Allentown. In Boston Jack Sharkey of Rosbury defeated Homer Smith of Kalamazoo in a ten round decision. In Covington K O Mars of Cincinnati outpointed Ted Merchant of England in a fast ten round bout.

New York Ted Moore England Morris Schlafer Omaha Mike Ballerino Johnny Leonard Allentown Boston Jack Sharkey Rosbury Homer Smith Kalamazoo Mich Covington K. O. Mars Cincinnati Ted Marchant

Tillotson Leaves Hiram for Miami University

Hiram Ohio July 16 Coach Roy E Tillotson resigns after four years as director of physical education and head coach of all sports at Hiram College to take a position in physical education at Miami University Oxford. Last year his team won five of seven contests including a victory over Oberlin.

Hiram Ohio I. N Roy E. Tillotson Hiram College Miami University Oxford Tillotson Oberlin

Brazilian Federal Troops Report Success Across Front

Two communiques from the Brazilian government forwarded to the Brazilian embassy in Washington report continued success along the entire front by Brazilian federal troops.

Washington

American Consul Requests Warship for Santos Protection

From Montevideo reports dated July 1 the American consul at Santos Brazil asked Washington to dispatch a warship at once to safeguard American lives and property as revolutionary forces threaten the city.

Montevideo Uruguay Santos Brazil

Wheeler Split From Democratic Ticket Cites Davis Backing

Washington July Mina Burton K Wheeler, famed party prosecutor, will bolt the Democratic ticket in November over John W Davis. He will back Senator Robert M La Follette. A Cleveland physician urges musical calls instead of letters for broadcasting stations. Political Advertisement.

Washington Mina Burton K. Wheeler John W. Davis Robert M. la Follette Cleveland (D

Athens County Jenkins Club Endorses Coolidge Platform

The Athens County Jenkins Club fronts a complete endorsement of the Coolidge administration as part of the Tenth Ohio District platform. F J Jones serves as secretary in this civic initiative.

Ohio Coolidge Athens County Jenkins Club F. J. Jones Sec

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