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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

6

Tilden Easily Defeats Reindel in Clay Court Opener

In Detroit the defending Clay court champion William Tilden won 6-4 6-1 6-2 over George Reindel Jr. to advance to the tournament's second round. Wallace Johnson, Ryuki Miki, and Peck Groffin also posted decisive early wins in the National Clay court event.

Detroit Mich U.R Big Bill Tilden Tilden George Reindel, Jr Peck Grofin San Francisco Edward Hammer Pontiac

Hobson Team Wins End of Week Games

Hobson baseball team won two games over the weekend in Middleport. They routed a New York Central association squad 13 to 3 on Saturday, then edged Chester 1 to 0 in ten innings at Syracuse grounds on Sunday behind strong pitching by Kenneth Ginther and key hits from Jenkins and Grapes.

Middleport Hobson N. Y. C. Association Toledo Chester Syracuse Jenkins Grapes Hardway Chester Slinger Kenneth Ginther Syracuse Park

McGraw Celebrates 25 Years as Giants Manager

Fans pack the polo grounds this afternoon to honor John McGraw on his twenty five year tenure as manager of the New York Giants. The program features a Cubs versus Giants game, four bands and speeches by famed Giant players from prior seasons.

McGraw New York Polo Grounds John McGraw New York Giants Chicago Cubs Giants

Critz Delivers in Reds 3 2 Win Over Boston in 10 Innings

Hugh Critz drives in all Cincinnati runs lifting the Reds past Boston 3 to 2 in ten innings. Critz hits a homer off Welch and, with Gibson muff, scores Pipp from second in the tenth. Luke Urban joins the Braves from Toledo after the game.

Critz REDS Boston Hugh Critz Cincinnati Ford Welch Gibson Richboure Luke Urban Braves Today Toledo American Association Smith Lucas Farrell Brown Bancroft May Cruz Cincinnati AB R. H. PO. A. Aks Fournier Beroft R. Smith

Boston Red Sox tie with Cleveland in doubleheader

Cleveland and Boston split an interleague doubleheader with Cleveland winning the second game 9 to 4 after trailing 14 to 5 in the opener. Grant Shaute and Smith combined for relief to limit Boston to fewer runs, while Buckeye pitcher kept hits scattered through the first game.

Hudlin Boston Cleveland Shaner Spurgeon Regan Shaner Ruffing Summa Burns Rogell Spurreon Welch Todt J. Sewell Myer Rothbock Russell Ruffing Grant Shaute Smith Buckeye Red Sox

Gehrig Closes In On Ruth With 31st Home Run

The Cubs beat the Giants 6-4 in the first game of a double header as Gabby Hartnett homered in the tenth with Grimm aboard. Pittsburgh swept Philadelphia 9-7 and 6-6 to regain NL lead. Ty Cobb hit his 4,000th hit as Detroit topped Philadelphia 5-3. Cruz drove in Cincinnati's runs in a 3-2 win over Boston. Boston and Cleveland split a doubleheader with Summa collecting seven hits in eight at bats.

Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Grimm Chicagoans New York Cubs Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Buster Gehrig Babe Ruth Yankees St. Louis Detroit Ty Cobb Young Hadley Washington Moundsman Chicago Comiskeymen Cruz Gibson Pipp Cincinnati Boston Ford Cleveland Red Sox Indians Summa

Surprise coaching choice for young star athlete

The text notes Leon Ames, a former New York Giants star, did not send his son to McGraw and instead Pitts burgh likely influenced by another factor. The son emerged as Ohio State's star pitcher this year, highlighting a notable home or school decision outcome.

Leon Ames New York Giants McGraw Pittsburgh Ohio State

May coach at Colorado

Tommy Fitzpatrick, a former Utah coach, is under consideration for a vacancy on the Colorado University coaching staff.

May Colorado Tommy Fitzpatrick Utah Colorado University

Safe and Dependable Eastern Standard Time Schedule

Leaves Athens daily at 6 15 except Sundays and 12 15 AM 2 15 PM and 5 15 PM daily. Connects at Chilli cothes for Waverly Portsmouth Lrontog and points in West Virginia Kentucky. Also serves Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro Washington Court House Xenia. Calls at Athens for Logan Columbus Parkersburg Glouster Pomeroy McConnelsville etc.

Athens Chillicothes Waverly Portsmouth Lrontog West Virginia Kentucky Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro Washington Court House Xenia Logan Columbus Parkersburg Glouster Pomeroy McConnelsville

Yesterday's MLB Scores Light on Details

Yesterday's results show the American League with Cleveland 544 over Boston 14 0 Detroit 5 over Philadelphia 8 New York 10 over St. Louis 6 Washington 5 over Chicago 1 In the National League Chicago 6 over New York 4 Pittsburgh 9 over Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 3 over Boston 2 St. Louis tied Brooklyn after rain. In the American Association St Paul 6 Toledo 6 Minneapolis 12 Columbus 6 Louisville 12 Milwaukee 10 12 innings Kansas City 7 Indianapolis 5.

Ww. L. Pet New York Washington Philadelphias Chicago Eee Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Boston Ww. L Pet Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston O American Association Toledo Milwaukee Ore Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Eter Columbus Louisville Chicago Indianapolis

Dempsey Declared Ready to Go Before Shar key Fight

Manager Leo Flynn says Jack Dempsey is ready for the Shar key bout with two days left. He denies injury and notes the bandages are precautionary. Dempsey will rest in New York area before the match.

Jack Dempsey Flynn

Sharkey Favorite Above Dempsey In Big Fight Trade

New York July 19 Quotations on the betting exchange show Jack Sharkey preferred rising while Jack Dempsey’s common declines amid bear rumors. Sharkey camp exudes confidence of extra dividends Thursday when the non championship bout draws a huge crowd. Dempsey camp in Saratoga Springs pessimistic over rumors of a injured left arm and a hospital order to counter possible bankruptcy of his backers. A UP correspondent notes reports are likely aimed at depressing Dempsey currency to profit sharkey backers. He adds he saw Dempsey work out and saw no sign of arm trouble.

New York U.P Jack Sharkey Jack Dempsey Sharkey Dempsey Saratoga Springs United Press Saarkey Jack

Staten Island Welterweights Forge Twelve Round Draw

Mickey Cangro of Staten Island and Joey Silvers of New York fought twelve rounds to a draw in Troy on July 19, showcasing a competitive welterweight bout.

Troy W. C Mickey Cangro Staten Island Joey Silvers New York

Sharkey Camp Continues To Be Carefree

New York July 19. Jack Sharkey’s training camp remains carefree with confidence high. Lithuanian challenger to be, who hopes to meet Dempsey or Tunney, delivered a full boxing session, firing a steady stream of punches as Sharkey’s camp praised his current shape and readiness.

New York Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Dempsey Sharkey Gene Tunney

Lightweight Louis Gonzales Wins Six Round Decision

New York reports Louis Gonzales of Tampa Florida won a six round decision over Al Irving of New York. The boxing note also mentions Marco Polo of Pittsburgh securing a victory.

New York Louis Gonzales Tampa Fla al Irving Marco Polo Pittsburgh Jim Griffith

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