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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

9

Schmeling and Sharkey in doubt as title hopes fade

Mitch's Musings notes Max Schmeling may miss boxing this year due to eye issues. The writer questions Schmeling's path to a title, arguing Sharkey would be difficult at best, and reviews a forthcoming card headlined by Al Dundee versus Cowboy Martin, highlighting Dundee's long set of notable opponents.

Max Schmel- Fing Cleveland 1 Young Ting Schmeling Carnera Sli Digitalian Jimmy Staloney Stribling Primo al Dundee Cowboy Martin Phil Mike O'Dowd Columbia O'Dowgs JJ Snyder Tony Norman Tommy Fees Johnny Rose Joey Ry Frankie Genero Genaro

Kid Chocolate Wins Junior Lightweight Title in Seven Rounds

Philadelphia July 18 Kid Chocolate Eligio Sardinas Cuban boxer and world junior lightweight champion after a seven round technical knockout of Benny Bass at Baker Field. Bass, a durable Philadelphia fighter, failed to land a stopping punch as Chocolate dominated with speed and skill, signaling potential challenges for featherweight and lightweight crowns.

Philadelphia U.R Kid Chocolate Eligio Sardinias Baker Field Benny Bass Beas Heon Ted Morgan California

Cleveland Leads Four Survivors in State Woman's Golf

Eight feminine stars from five Ohio cities reach the quarter finals of the State Woman's Golf tournament with Cleveland entering with four survivors. Medalist Mrs. Julian Tyler, Columbus' Mrs. Sof t, and others pace the field as matches narrow to the last eight, including Toledo and Akron entrants.

Leveland U.P Ohio Cleveland Columbus Toledo Dayton Akron Julian Tyler Charles R. Harbaugh N. O. Mather E. S. Warner Earl W. Hughes Hughes Mra .R. Kneiste Andy L .C. Nelson New York Sliss Mary EK. Browne Musa Margaret Lennox Miss Browne George Chalmers

Baseball Scores by Innings National and American Leagues

Baseball score summaries across the National and American Leagues detailing game by game results. Batter lines list players for Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Boston Cleveland New York Indianapolis Minneapolis with pitchers noted for each game. The block includes multiple doubleheaders and varied final tallies across the dates presented.

Brooklyn St_ Lews Clark Vombarat Derringer Stout Johnson Marn Chicago Hevin Hubbell Hogan O'Farrell Teachout Brecht May Hartnett Philadelpha Pittsburgh Bones Datis French Grace Philadelphe Bes Grabowski Hoyt Cochrane Detroit Philadelphia Whitehlll Sullivan Hayworth McDonald Palmsang St. Louis Boston Stewart Crouch Youn McFayden Morris Moore Lisenhee Burham B Berry Blaeholder Young Russell Moors Cleveland New York Sewell Johnson Area Dickey Connally Devormes Wiles Holly Padden eSee Snyder Lowlevite Paul _ ote Staantersen Deberry Wyllems Tincup Thompson Shea Pridhomme Harnes Foyne Nots Indianapolis Minneapol Cvensies Riddles Angley Henry Hasick Vandenberg Wilson Grurin Minneapolis Hal Miller Griffin Riddleley Benton Walsh Beiineertmont Sheehan Hargrave

Bud Taylor's boxing career and Olympic Games outline

Bud Taylor, a Terre Haute fighter who began at age eleven, has earned over half a billion dollars in purses and saved about $200,000 for his future. Seventeen nations? Actually thirty three nations have agreed to participate in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1932.

Bud Rosy Bud Taylor Terre Haute Los Angeles

Hoyt and McDonald Pitch Twin Wins for Athletics

Waite Hoyt and Henry McDonald powered Philadelphia to two decisive wins over Detroit, 5–3 and 11–0, boosting the A’s lead to seven games. The doubleheader featured Earnshaw, Grove, and Walberg, with New York and Chicago-Boston results shaping the pennant race and a note on avoiding pressing in golf.

Leo H New York Yankees McDonald Athletics Earnshaw Grove Walberg

American Association and National League Scores Summary

Baseball results show multiple intercity matchups across leagues. Notable outcomes include Brooklyn defeating Laure and New York beating Cleveland, with Chicago and Washington in rain affected play. American Association features Indianapolis beating Minnesota and Columbus prevailing, while Milwaukee and Chicago vie in key fixtures. National lists Boston, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and St Louis games, with American Association and Association standings noted.

Cincinnati Rostayo Ghicago New York Fittsburen Phiiadelphia Brooklyn Laure Fittiadelphia Detroit Bt. Louis Seaton Cleveland Chicago Washington Indianapolis Minneapolta Columbus Mulwankes Eoulh Wiest Paul Kansas Toledo Mt Loussans Raw York Boston Ate Pittssatgh Ato Psiladcelphia Ait Cietinats Philacelphis Eh American Association Paul Wea Louth iMinneapots Indianapolit

Madison Victorious In AAU Women’s Swimming Titles

Miss Helen Madison of Seattle wins two events at the AAU swimming and diving championships opening in New York. She captures the 100 meter and one mile freestyle races amid strong fields, while Minneapolis and Columbus teams also post wins in the split program.

New York U.P Helen Madison Seattle Wash Washington Athletic Clubs Star San AAU Mailison Ourela Ecares Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Sto Hi Louisvillage Amer St. Fiu Jeague Ean Association Indianapolis Boweer

Robinsons Win By Darkened Twilight League Game

Robinson Brothers and Southern Ohio Electric played at the Athens Playground in the Twilight League. Rolt and Nichols hit long drives for circuit clouts while the score remained unsettled as darkness ended the game after five innings. Umpire Hughem ruled the match final amid disputes over the correct score.

Robinson Brothers Southern Ohio Electric Athens Rolt and Nichols Robinson Aroxa

Beckleys Take Long One 8-7 In Extra Innings

In the first extra inning game of the Playground League the Beckley team pushed a run across in the 13th to defeat the 644 Fellows 8 to 7 with two out in the final season.

Beckley

Twenty Grand Favored In Arlington Classic At $70,000

Arlington headlines spotlight Twenty Grand as odds-on favorite for the third Arlington Classic. Eight contenders lock horns with Mate and St Brideaux among the top rivals. The 90000 race purse est. at $90000 with winner’s share around $75,700.

U.P. J St. Brideaux Mata Tim Metonder Jonkey Moester Brideaax A Robertson Georgie Elie Mate St. Mrideaux Spanien Pray Meedow Bir Ackley Jovy Bibb Ephinet Sir Ashley William

Hayes, Beckley Shine In Tight Late-Season Duel

Hayes and Beckley delivered a standout late contest performance as Hayes went four for seven with four Miz in seven at bats, while Beckley struck out four times. Beckley's seven‑run lead collapsed in the ninth when an error enabled the Odd Fallows to tie the game, with Becketts' squad outhit 16 to 15 in a chaotic finish.

Hayes Wolfer Littler Beckley Hurter Mita Satemen Beckley Bacon Lodgemen

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