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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

9

Heavyweights May Fight At Mexican Town

San Diego July 19 heavyweights may clash for the world title with Jack Sharky and Max Schmeling discussed by Jax Dempsey and magnates at Agua Caliente across the border. Dempsey would referee and promote, with a Mexico City meeting involving Wirt Bowron Gene Normile and Abelardo Rodriguez.

San Diego Calif Agua Caliente Jax Dempsey Jack Sharky Max Schmeling Schmeling Dempsey Menxico Wirt Bowron Agua Calient Company Gene Normile Abelardo Rodriguez Lowerlifornia

Driver weighs 124 ounces claims by Glenna Collett

The golfer Glenna Collett reports using a driver weighing 124 ounces and says she cannot control a lighter club, claiming a heavier driver gives her better control.

Glenna Collett

Baseball scores and schedules from Thursday games

National League results include Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 4 and Chicago 11 Brooklyn 7. Detroit 4 Philadelphia 8 and St Louis 3 Boston 4 in ten innings. American Association games list Columbus 13 Milwaukee 2 and Toledo 11 Kansas City 4 with several matchups scheduled. American League notes Mosten at Chicago and New York at Cleveland among others.

Snington American Association Pet Y City India Olis Louisville Olunmbus Evese Peteroeaes A&r Shursday Iadelphia Cincinnati York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Louis Boston American Association Todianapolis St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Todianapolis Lomiaville Chicago New York Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis

Loughran Retains Title Then Quits Light Heavyweight

New York reports Tommy Loughran defeated James J. Braddock in a 15 round title bout at Yankee Stadium and announced he would never again defend the light heavyweight crown. He cited weight difficulties and said he plans to move toward the heavyweight division seeking Schmeling or Sharkey. Braddock weighed 170 to Loughran's 174 after a grueling fight.

New York James J. Braddock Tommy Loughran United Press Loughran New Jersey Yankee Stadium Braidock Sauabean Braddock

Ball players question NL ball handling sparks umpire tweak

New York July 19 The National League presidents instruction to umpires to massage new balls before play hints at a ball change impact. Johnny Frederick of Brooklyn hit the only distant ball in four games with few homers overall this day, while the American League reported only one homer in three games.

John A. Heydler Johnny Frederick Brooklyn

Denny Southern Reigns as NL Sprint King

Denny Southern, speed king ex traordinary, in the opinion of many, just about the fastest man in the National League in sprintine about the sacks. The Phils' fleet center fielder started his career as a pitcher.

Denny Southern Phils

US and Germany Open Davis Cup Ties in Interzone Finals

The United States and Germany began the interzone finals of the Davis Cup with two singles matches. Hans Holdenauer faced Frank Hunter while William Tilden played Dr Daniel Prenn. Doubles pairing Holdenauer and Prenn were expected to meet Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn in the next day’s action.

United States Germany France Hans Holdenauer Frank Hunter William T. Tilden Daniel Pretin Holdenauuer Prenn Wilmer Allison John van Ryn

Forrester Leads in Metropolitan Open Golf Championship

Jack Forrester of Hackensack led the Metropolitan Open at Ling Country Club Long Beach New York by one stroke on day two after a TD first round. Two players trailed closely as the event entered its second day with Forrester seeking to extend his slim margin.

Ling Country Club Long Beach N.Y Jack Forrester Hackeotsack Forrester Scotland Hills

Open New Race Meet In Geauga County Today

Cleveland dispatch reports Bainbridge Dark Track Geauga County will open a two-day racing meet today. Many horses hail from Thistledown as a reopened venue. officials note the event is an accommodation after Sherring W. J. Hanratty barred racing at Thistledown.

Geauga County Cleveland Bainbridge Thistledown Sherring J. Hanratty Geauga

Unclear Tournament Nonsense With Names Afield

Fragmentary text lists multiple names and places such as Winged Poot Mexico Forest Hill Mil River and mentions a winner to be found before Usa Saturday, but the meaning is obscured by corrupted OCR and no coherent event or outcome is stated.

Erans Moke Brady Winged Poot Jim Dbarces Leo Diegel Mexico Gene Saragen Bill Mehihorn Mennimere Henry Cruel Mil River Ths Craig Wood Forest Hill Nad Herman Barrow USA

Red Faber Dominates in 16-Inning Classic Duel

Yesterday Red Faber pitched 16 innings against Denny MacFayden, surrendering five hits as Chicago defeated Boston 2 to 1 on a late forced run. The Athletics upset Detroit 8 to 4 behind George Uhle’s 17 hits. Yankees rained out at Cleveland. Washington piled up 16 runs on 18 hits against St Louis. Cubs widened lead by routing Brooklyn 11 to 7, while New York beat Pittsburgh 4 to 6 with Carl Hubbell collecting eight hits. St Louis beat Baltimore 6 to 4 after Alexander’s solid start.

Red Faber Chicago Boston Denny MacFayden Macfayden Philadelphia Athletics George Uhle Detroit Tigers Yankees Cleveland Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Cubs T Fobina Raines

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