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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1926

Page

6

Big League Baseball Box Scores and Local Games

Baseball results feature Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 5 2 with Wheat and Herman leading top hits and Critz stealing. McWeeny takes the loss. Washington defeats Cleveland 4 1 as Kerry shines in his second start, Marberry used in relief, and a late Washington rally seals it. Also notes include a pigeon race win and plans for upcoming boxing bouts in New York.

Mororr Fenster O'Neil McWeeny Brooklyn Cincinnati Mays Wheat Herman Critz Hargrave Emmer Pipp Boehler May Teague Ing McWeeny Ais Scccsees Ville La*hson Seees eCox Aenea Neon Boehbler Sennen Pinelli

Baseball Scores From Yesterday

The Yanks won 11 to 2 over the Browns after eight runs in the first inning. The Giants fell to the Cubs for the second straight time. Pirates beat Braves 10 to 4 as Genewich and Mogridge provided timely hits. Athletics lost 8-3 to the Tigers with Quinn’s eighth inning trouble. Marberry shined in relief for the Senators in a 4-1 win over the Indians. White Sox won 5-4 on Mostill’s ninth inning RBI against the Red Sox. Phillies defeated St. Louis 4-3 in ten as a ninth inning sacrifice produced the deciding run.

Browns Giants Cubs Fitzsimmons Scott Ring Pirates Braves Reds Genewich Mogridge Athletics Tigers Quinn Fred Marberry Senators Indians Mostill Boston Red Sox White Sox Schalk Phillies St. Louis Guns

Western Amateur Golf Tourney Proceeds at White Bear

In St Paul Minnesota July 26 the Western Amateur field completed another round at the sun baked White Bear Yacht Club course. Thirty two players remain low for 36 holes with match play to follow this week. Notables include Harrison H Johnston who shot 65 to lead qualifying, and defending champ Keefe Carter 22 from Oklahoma making his first appearance Wednesday.

ST. Paul Minn U.P White Bear Yacht Club Keefe Carter Harrison H. Johnston Twin City

Baseball scores from yesterday's league games

National League results list Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 10 Boston 4 Chicago 9 New York 5 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 3. American Association shows no games scheduled. In the weet league New York 11 Louis 2 Chicago 6 Iacos 4 Washington 4 Cleveland 1 Detroit 6 Philadelphia 3.

American Association Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Louis Iacos Washington Cleveland Detroit

Games Today Feature Umpire Jim Murray Day

Kansas City visits Columbus in a double header as Umpire Jim Murray Day. Brewers meet Toledo, Minneapolis faces Indianapolis, St. Paul against Louisville, New York vs Chicago, Boston vs Pittsburg, Brooklyn plays Cincinnati. American League matchups include St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia.

Kansas City Columbus Jim Murray Day Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville New York Chicago Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia

Delaney's First Bridgeport Bout Weighed 122 Pounds

A 1926 feature traces Jack Delaney's rise from Ovila Chapdelaine at Bridgeport to boxing fame. It recounts Delaney's 122 pound start, early four and six round draws with Steve August, contract moves, and eventual Holy Grail of the world light heavyweight crown at twenty six years old born in St. Francis Canada.

FAI Consolidated Press New York Acorn Athletic Club Bridgeport Chick Crayton Jack Delaney Acorn Ovila Chapdelaine Steve August al Jennings Delaney Lou Bogash New England Jennings Jack Rank Marlow Marlow Pete Helly Helly Wood Paul Bertenbach St. Francis Canada Perentes

Eagles Oust K Ps In Forfeit Defeat Versus Two Loaned Outfielders

The Eagles defeated the K P s 4 2 with two loaned outfielders Bweezey and Sohn contributing key hits but the game was forfeited to the Eagles as the K P s did not have their own team present Rush, K P s catcher, made a spectacular seventh inning catch near the wire backstop as Doolittle batted. Tonight Studebakers meet Jostens in a likely grudge game following last Friday’s Ci Barmen loss.

Eagles Bweezey Sohn K. of P's Orde Dun-ningham P's K. Off Rush Doolittle Bush Studebaker Josten Studebakers Ci- Barmen

A Harvest of Death to Be Averted

A 1926 Public Health Service appeal by Dr Roy S Copeland urges education and medical guidance for expectant mothers to reduce maternal and infant deaths. It cites 150 deaths per 10,000 births and 250,000 infant deaths yearly, 100,000 in the first month, and calls for early physician care, frankness with doctors, and community guidance. It includes Q&A on weight, diet, and health practices, stressing professional advice and preventive care.

United States Public Health Service Fiily Doctoy Ann

English golf fans envy Hagen caddies and their roles

English specialists discuss Walter Hagen bringing his own caddies abroad, praising the unique aid and playful rivalry with local players. The era's talk centers on whether a personal caddy improves performance and the charm of leaving behind familiar baggage in foreign courses.

Hagen Yorseas England Ada Mitchell

Georges predicts Dempsey to kayo Tunney in early bout

Georges Carpentier, the French boxer and showman, forecast that Jack Dempsey would knock out Gene Tunney in an early exchange. He told friends in Los Angeles that he would pick Dempsey for an early stoppage if the fight happened now.

Los Angules Georges Carpentier Etar Jack Dortpeey Gene Tunney Carpentier Dempsey

English golfer Sir Walter and his caddy on Magnish courses

The article recounts Sir Walter Hagen and his English caddy on Magnish courses. It notes Mitchell resigning during the second round and describes the caddy's role, including bag handling and club management. The piece contrasts English and American caddy practices and mentions weather and training details.

Mitehel Ort Mitchell Hagen Aquitania Walter

Lodi 4-H Club Meeting Planned This Wednesday

Lodi 4-H Club will hold a Wednesday evening gathering at the home of leader Mrs. C. Westcott. The meeting is set for o'clock and all members are urged to attend.

Ledi Girls’ Club C. & Westcott

New York Boxing Board Faces Dempsey Tunney Impasse

New York officials weigh how to handle Tex Rickard and the Dempsey Tunney plan amid insistence on Harry Wills as first challenger. Commission considers forcing signings or moving the match outside New York while Rickard resists state limits.

Dempsey Tunney Bout May Center in Chicago

Promoter Krane and Tex Rickard met to discuss choosing Chicago as the site for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight championship. Rickard backed Chicago as fight capital and rejected a Dempsey Wills prelim, saying Tunney is the logical challenger and a Chicago fight could be arranged within two months. Rickard hinted he would quit New York for Chicago.

Henry L. Fparrely United Press New York Jack Derpsey New York Boxing Commission Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Harry Wills Chicago Rickard Dempsey Tunney Albany Commission Wills Las Rickard U.R Tex Lickard Docerane Deandie Krane Preiaras New York Boxingminissio

Chicago Buzz Over Dempsey Tunney Heavyweight Fight

Tex Rickard pushes for a Dempsey Tunney title bout in Chicago with a promised announcement. Krone of Coliseum Club claims a Dempsey Wills contract could trigger a pre Tunney clash in Chicago before winter, prompting Rickard to question the validity of Krone’s deal due to alleged cash disputes.

Chicago Jly Tex Rickard New York United Yess Jack Dempsey Titlehalier Gene Tunney Hestron Rickards Rickard Coliseum Club Doc” Krene Dempsey Harry Wills Tunney

Quicksands of Love from Adele Garrison

Lillian plans to make Katherine housekeeper for Madge and discuss Junior care and Philip Veritzen’s research project. The scene reveals tensions over parenting styles, class, and Madge’s future in the professional world, with Katharine's reactions hinting at deeper ambitions.

Lillian Katherine Madge Ian Junior Philip Veritzen Tillian Cine Sena Katie Itello Roland Reed Lilla Katrina Lilian Maccee

Longwood Bowl List Reduced To Sixteen Men

Chestnut Hill Mass July 20 The Longwood Bowl Tennis tournament trimmed entrants from 61 to 16 after two rounds entering the third round with all but one seeded player in brackets. The lone upset saw Cranston Holman runner up for the intercollegiate title two years running lose in the second round to Henry R Guilid of Boston. Lone Fill Tilden swept two rounds beating Frank Broadhurst of Italia 6 2 6 2 and Warren F Jr Kansas City 6 2 6 4.

Chestnut Mill Mass Cranston Holeman Leland Stanford Star Henry R. Guilid Boston Lone Fill Tilden Frank Broadhurst Italia Warren F Jr Kansas City

Will Fight for New York Central Representation

Charleston and Hobson meet in the final elimination game on Middleport grounds at 3 p m next Saturday. The winner earns a bid to represent the Southern division at Gloucester Ave East 1st in the Ohio Central Lines championship, while the loser exits this season. Charleston gains confidence after last Saturday's win.

Charleston Hobson Middleport Grounds Glouster Auveast Indy C Ball

Tomorrow's Horoscope Promises Spectacular Ventures With Caution

The reading links Neptune and Mars with sensational or spectacular ventures that could bring financial returns under Jupiter’s benefic influence. It urges self governance and discretion to reap gains and notes a birthday sign may face a year of singular, potentially extraordinary experiences in work or life.

Neptune Mars Jupiter Tese Ventures

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