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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1924

Page

6

Giants Triumph In 18 7 Victory Over McReeves

A Giants onslaught overwhelmed McReeves 18 to 7 on Thursday night. Chub Knox led the attack with multiple hits as McKinley drove in runs and Barstow fanned 10 batters. Johnson made a dazzling catch, Townsend and Watkins contributed with key hits, while Barstow earned the win with strong pitching.

McReeves Chub Knox Warriors Bindery B. McKinley Johnson Texas Townsend Watkins Barstow Giants Pierce McKinley Finsterwald Brestow H. Russell Hughes Banks Swires Russell D. Young Coon Young Keever Banta P. McKinley Pritchard Kiever Goodman A. Young Pierre

Baseball Scores From Yesterday's National League Games

National League results show Pittsburgh defeating New York 4 to 3, St Louis beating Washington 3 to 0, Washington topping St Louis 12 to 7, Chicago defeating Philadelphia 13 to 5. Detroit vs Boston and Cleveland vs New York were rained out.

New York Chicago Se Pittsburgh Brooklyn Reese Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Eeere Philadelphia Washington Detroit Eee Ay Apnae Philadelphia Iis St. Louis Chicago Cleveland News York Ruth Archdeacon Falk Goslin Cobb Hornsby Wheat Brooklyn Wilson Holm Roush

Epinard Aims at International Turf Duels This Season

The French champion Epinard trains in the United States for a series of high profile races against top American horses including Zev and Black Gold. Early debuts are planned at Belmont Aqueduct and Latonia, with acclimation concerns echoing past European invasions as fans await a likely clash with Black Gold and other leading thoroughbreds.

New York Epnard Epinard Belmont Aqueduct Latonia Black Gold Payprus Zev Papyrus Ordinance Ladkin Wise Counsellor Grey Lag Mad Hatter Chacolet Chilhowie My Own New Orleans Louisville Cleveland Chicago England Sinclair

Mack Plans to Sell Drawbacks and Veterans in Philadelphia

July 18 report says Mack, facing a season destined for last, intends to part with several veterans including Cy Perkins while groomed successor Earl Mack sits beside him. The manager targets new faces as he reshuffles the Philadelphia club.

Philadelphia Conniie Mack Mack Earl Manger Jnatcher Cy” Perkins Perkins

Newman Appointed Supervisor for District No 9

B T Le Fever of Glouster is named supervisor of District No 9 as the State fish and game commission reorganizes its field force. He will oversee Athens Guernsey Meigs Muskingum Belmont Washington Morgan and Noble counties with inspectors J T Atwood Zanesville William A Morgan Cambridge W C Marlaty Bellaire and D A Woodford Caldwell. Glouster sportsmen’s group of about 100 members has aided enforcement by bringing violators to the warden.

B. T. le Fever Glouster State Fish and Game Commission D. O.thompson le Fever l Athens Guernesy Meigs Muskingum Belmont Washington Morgan and Noble J. T. Atwood Zanesville William A. Morgan Cambridge W. C. Marlaty Bellaire D. A. Woodford Caldwell

Reds Win Slugging Battle Over Brooklyn 10 8

Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 10 to 8 in a slugging contest. Luque and Grimes were heavily hit, Roush doubled twice and tripled once with five RBIs and two runs scored. Duncan added a homer to right field in the Bum Bein area.

REDS Cincinnati Brooklyn Luque Grimes Roush Duncan

United States Swimmers Qualify for Olympic 800m Relay Semis

US swimmers reach the semi finals of the 800 meter relay at the Paris Olympic championship. Other finalists include Italy Sweden Holland Australia Japan Great Britain and France.

Paris United States Italy Sweden Holland Australia Japan Great Britain France

Giants Lead Narrowed in Long Loss and Standings Shakeup

The Giants lost a 13 inning game to the Pirates narrowing their NL lead to nine and a half games while the Cubs trimmed the Phillies. Yankees and Senators idle as Browns split with Washington in a twin bill. Thurston earned his ninth straight win as the White Sox defeated the Athletics 13 to 5. Grimes' wildness blamed for Dodgers defeat by the Reds.

Thea Giants Pirates Cubs Phillies Yanks Tigers Senators Browns Yankees Washington Detroit Young Thurston White Sox Athletics

Haines Spins No-Hit Game in Hall of Fame Moment

Jess Haines etched his name in baseball lore by throwing a no-hit game, stunning spectators and marking a historic feat in the sport. The readout notes his performance against a rival lineup as a standout achievement in early baseball history.

Jess Haines

Leonard and Walker to fight for welterweight title in Jersey City

Benny Leonard the lightweight champion and Mickey Walker the welterweight champion signed to meet for the welterweight title on August 21 at Boyles Thirty Acres in Jersey City. The bout will take place in the evening.

E Ben New York Benny Leonard Mickey Walker Boyles Thirty Acres Jersey City

Leading Hitters Shine as Reds Split Star Lineup

Cincinnati Reds rotate five regulars with four regulars and five bat boys on vacation style bench. Manager Jack Hendricks qualifies for box seat in Hall of Fame as the lineup aims for strong performance.

Cincinnati Reds Ireland Jack Hendricks

Tennis Is Too Strenuous Local Player Declares After Accident

Local tennis scene turns comic as Hal K Wells collapses in a waterlogged spill on Ohio university courts after a fierce rally with Leonard Tinker and Win Vernon. Wells, wearing brown trousers, vows to return to football as Chick Rockhill lends medical aid.

Ladies’ Aid Society Hal K. Wells Ohio University Leonard Tinker Wells Win Vernon Vernon Gore Chick” Rockhill Tink

Ruth Hails Walter Johnson as Ideal Pitcher

Babe Ruth declares Walter Johnson the ideal pitcher and a superior all round player. He praises Johnsons speed curve change of pace fielding and batting, noting his versatility and high averages in the American League.

MR. Ruth Walter Johnson New York Babe Ruth Swat Ruth Johnson iMajor Washington

Red Sox Struggle After Brief First-Place Gain

The Red Sox briefly grabbed first place in the standings but failed to sustain the lead and now face a setback.

Red Sox

Baseball Home Run Leaders By League Display

The record shows home run totals by league with players such as Traynor for Pittsburgh and Duncan for Cincinnati in the National and Hooper and Crouse in the American League. Galloway and other names appear among the top sluggers, with league tallies listed.

National L Traynor Pittsburgh Duncan Cincinnati Hooper Chicago Gallowway Philadelphia Crouse

Tilden Should Win With Ease

William Tilden meets Fred Kalms in the Illinois State championship at Skokie Country Club Glencoe N with Kalms a new entrant from the Australian Davis Cup team and Tilden fresher after a rest while Kalms comes through the singles rounds.

U. S Skokie Country Club Glencoe Illinois Skokie William Tilden Fred Kalms Tilden Kalms William Kinsel Chicago

Timely Tips to Amateurs from Babe Adams

Babe Adams of the Pittsburg Nationals stresses a smooth pitching motion to save the arm and leverage team support. He emphasizes eight fielders eager to help and that victory, earned by teammates, matters more than a solo brilliant pitching performance. He urges pitchers not to carry the load alone.

Babe Adams Pittsburg Nationals

American women set world mark in 400 meter relay

American women swimmers won the 400 meter relay at the Olympic championships in Paris. They completed the race in four minutes 58 45 seconds setting a new world record.

Paris

Windy Thursday Shoot Yields Mixed Scores for ARRC Members

The American Rifle and Revolver club held a Thursday shoot amid heavy wind gusts. Top scorers included A Kennard 47 and T I G Young 84, with several members scoring in the 30s and 40s.

American Rifle and Revolver Club A. Kennard Dave Taylor Clarence Way M. C.grubb Fred Woodruff John Murphy Jesse Carter Elmer Goldsberry A. F. Penny T. I G. Young

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