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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1928
Page
9
Caldwell defeats Athens 1 to 0 to claim the championship. Sarrell predicts Gene Tunney will defeat Tom Heeney in the world heavyweight title bout, arguing Heeney can win only if Tunney falters or underperforms due to conditioning.
Pre fight analysis suggests Tunney will press at distance while Heeney seeks to lure him into a catching end. Observers note Heeney’s stamina and speed may offset Tunney’s footwork, with a possible 15 round decision. Tunney’s aggressive defense faces Heeney’s counter punching and endurance, eyeing a tough, close fight.
A boxing column analyzes Tunney versus Heeney arguing Tunney’s speed and conditioning give him edge. It notes Heeney is muscular but slower, Dempsey’s prior pace not matching Tunney, and predicts a close 15 round bout with Tunney favored. The piece cites惊 speculation and a trainer’s camp visit as context.
A fragmented recap of baseball results lists scores for games involving New York Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis and Cleveland with innings tallies and player mentions. Second games extend into extra innings and feature pitchers and batters such as Genewich Hogan Hartnett Donohue Kolp Hargrave and others across several leagues.
In an engaging Thursday night game at Uebbardevill the Old Timers were defeated 7 to 11 by Alexander Presbyterian Church nine. The younger team started with a run in the second and four in the third, while the Old Timers tied it at four with a first inning single. Alexander Presbyterian responded with three runs in the fourth and fifth, aided by 11 safeties. Hadnett struck out ten for the Presbyterians as Boistef, the Old Timers pitcher, fanned several.
Fourteen Belle Valley youths of Caldwell area battled hardship to capture the district Junior League baseball championship in Athens. They slept on the Armory floor and rode in a truck, eating bologna as they defeated Newark 14 to 1. Sponsored by Noble Post 2, Caldwell, with support from Max A. Krempusky, they borrowed gloves and bats and posted a remarkable 32-6 record before the tourney, showing remarkable fortitude and teamwork.
In Athens a Presbyterian team faced delays from a broken fan belt and a punctured tire while traveling with coach Krempasky. They secured uniforms, slept on truck cushions, and still pushed to victory, beating Kashoya 7 to 4 as they refused to return home defeated.
Logan tennis teams fell to Lancaster 2 out of 3 in intercity action while Kathryn Rochester Ohio State co ed champ won her singles easily. Silbaugh and Gohlender won for Lancaster in doubles as Logan players Bartlett Bowen won singles for Logan. Mixed doubles proved the tightest battleground with Bowen and Work dropping the final set 10 7. Card pennant comment from McGraw appears in print.
Gene Tunney focuses on training for his pending bout as speculation grows about the opponent. Yonkers stadium hosts workouts with advisers noting pacing and strategy shifts. Tunney remains confident while rivals cast doubt, and observers discuss potential matchups and preparations.
Tom Heeney has a hard path to victory in the bout at Yonkers as he faces a strong opponent and strong crowd draw. Analysts expect a close match with both fighters showing grit and potential to swing rounds. The bout could become one of the era's notable clashes if Heeney lands decisive blows.
Franks win 13 to 9 over the Garage in Logan League action as 15 hits, including three home runs and two triples, fueled a late first half rally. Soliday pitched well after the second inning with strong support. Gray hit a trio of homers for Franks and led the onslaught to secure the victory.
Rain forced the district championship game between Caldwell and Athens Kiwanis to be called in the last half of the ninth with Caldwell leading 0. Winson pitched Caldwell to the win, allowing three hits as Dick Hughes yielded seven. Athens Juniors hoped to reach the state tournament in Columbus next week but the weather ended their bid.
In a tense Caldwell contest Athens clung to a late rally as Mazur and Collay delivered key hits. Caldwell pitcher Woodard worked through tight spots while Daves scored the decisive run in the final frame, securing the win over Athens in a back and forth series clincher.
Newark lost the second game in a Caldwell series 14 to 1 after an early five run Caldwell lead. Newark pitcher Cochran struggled as Caldwell’s fast start set the tone for a one sided contest. The Newark nine had earlier won 5 to 1 against Middleport before the day’s doubleheader.
Superior hitting and experience carried Athens to a 16 to 1 victory over Pomeroy in the district elimination series. The Athens lineup, backed by the Kiwanis club, collected 16 safeties as Dick Hughes and L. Hubbard each had four hits in five trips. Substitutions included Pyles for Wagner and Bennett for Woodard as the Pomeroy crew, mostly Syracuse youths, was unable to string together runs until late.
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