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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1931

Page

9

Secret Jack on Form to Beat Walker in Title Talk

In this betting spread the focus is on Sharkey versus Walker with Schmeling as a possible title challenger. Editorial notes weigh Schmeling’s chances, predict potential outcomes, and reference other players like Garre Brandt Wilson and Dazzy Vance while salting historical boxing and baseball commentary. The tone remains that of a late era sports page, brisk and opinionated, mapping rivalries and upcoming clashes.

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McAlister Shines in Brief Ring Return at Fairgrounds

Veteran bantamweight Al Dundee headlines the Elks program at the Fairgrounds Thursday night with a 10 round bout against Cyclone Driscoll. Mickey McAlister, now welterweight, faces Louisville’s Cyclone Driscoll in a likely exciting clash while Dundee meets Cowboy Martin in the other top bout. Multiple supporting bouts fill the night including Athens and Portsmouth fighters in 6 rounders. Weather rains push postponements. week schedule adjusted with two games moved.

Hile AL Dundee Mansfield Elks Fairgrounds Mickey McAlister Portsmouth New Boston Ickey Joey Lawrence Dayton Lawrence Tone Thhe United States Navy Marty Gornick Pittsburgh McAlister Athens Eddie Tounley Columbus Tounley Mickey Cyclone Driscoll Louisville Driscoll Dundee Cowboy Martin Squared Martin

Risko to Meet Christner in 12-Round Cleveland Bout

Johnny Risko, Cleveland heavyweight, will fight K. O. Christinson in a 12 round feature bout August 4 at Harvard Bowl formerly Taylor Bowl. The match was announced today after both fighters signed.

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Fair Golfers Hold Sway at Country Club

Women golfers from eight southeastern Ohio clubs gathered at Thens Country Club for an invitational medal play 18 hole tournament. Competition features three handicap-based flights with prizes for top net score, most putts, best driver, and upward of fours to sevens. Luncheon at noon and tea at four.

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Cincinnati appoints Bauman referee for featherweight title bout

Cincinnati July 22 The Cincinnati Boxing Commission announced Ar Lan Bauman of Cincinnati has been named referee for the 10 round Thursday night world featherweight championship fight between Battling Battalino of Hartford Conn and Freddy Miller a 20 year old Cincinnati native.

Cincinnati

Sharkey confident to stop Walker in 15 rounds at Ebbets Field

New York July 22 (UP) If form matters Sharkey should end Mickey Walker in seven rounds or less in their American championship clash at Ebbets Field Brooklyn tonight. Sharkey, a craftsman, is favored by strength and experience while Walker relies on a powerful left hook. Walker’s only chance lies in exploiting Sharkey’s unpredictable style. otherwise Sharkey’s superior form and confidence point to a decisive victory.

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Robins and Cards Win National League Games

National League action saw the Robins victorious over the Cubs 4 to 1 in a vine series game as St Louis maintained its pennant lead while the Cardinals edged New York 3 to 4 in the fourth inning before rain halted further play. In the American League the Red Sox swept the Tribe 3 to 3, Boston beating Cleveland as Washington fell to Detroit 4 to 4. Brooklyn also won 4 to 0 over Chicago, with Hoyt earning his fourth victory for the Athletics in a separate AL contest.

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