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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1926

Page

7

Glouster Narrowly Loses To Reynoldsburg In Twilight Game

Reynoldsburg edged Glouster 5 to 4 in the ninth inning as Sam Withem spun a strong mound effort for Reynoldsburg. Bill Sutton of Glouster allowed five hits and struck out eight in a hard late invasion. Sutton also had three walks and two costly Glouster errors. Major moments included Withem’s double driving in the winning run after H Rasp reached on an error. Newark Pure Oils slated to visit Glouster Sunday for Eastern Ohio league play.

Reynoldsburg Glouster American Legion Bill Sutton Moxahalla Sutton Sam Withem Sam H. Rasp Moore Leo White Withem Newark Pure Oils Mike Bakes al Schwietzer Glouster B Seth Ccesse Seccoows Earich G. Rasp Corbin H. Earich Wiccsee White C. Seeeeee P. Eee Als Soos Eynoldsburg B. R. H. C. A. E. Win Icccace MOAT Ececee Stewart Naylor Seocee Harold Ss. Ashley Cecees McCloskey Gutten Ecoceer Ashley Pratt Smith D. Earich McCloskey

Regatta Talk Between Navy and Washington Gathers Pace

Seattle dated July 23 reports a possible Navy Washington regatta next season. An invitation has been extended for Washington crews to go to Annapolis in June to row on the Severn River before the national intercollegiate meet. Final decisions await coach Rusty Callow’s fall return from Cuba and university board action following Ensign Buck Walsh’s invitation.

Seattle U.R University of A Navy University of Washington Annapolis United States Naval Academy Oeneate Navy Washington c. A Rusty” Callow Washington Cuba Board of Control University Ensign “Buck” Walsh Severn River Huskies

Profits From Football Will Endow Chair

New York July 23 The University of Illinois stadium funding prompts plans for future profits. A proposed chair in athletic research would be endowed with 150 000 and the project includes new walks skating rink and expanded facilities at Illinois Field and the stadium. The proposal argues athletics funding could advance scholastic aims and research into the role of athletics in education.

New York University of Illinois Illini George Huff Illinois Field Illinois East Ramp Endow University

Washington Wins Navy Championship Title Report

Athletic officials in Annapolis and Washington note the title sequence with Washington securing the championship after Navy had won in 1921 1922 and 1925 while Washington also claimed the title in 1923 and 1924. The recap emphasizes the ongoing rivalry and repeated titles across the two academies.

Annapolis Washington Navy

Legal status of contract stops plans for Dempsey Tunney fight

Chicago July 28 United Press Rickard said all plans for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout will be halted while lawyers review an old contract chain. Dempsey had signed to meet Harry Wills in 1925 with a $150000 option paid to Floyd Fitzsimmons then sold to Coliseum club president B. C. Clements. The latest information suggests no money changed hands and the option may bind Dempsey to Wills before Tunney.

Chicago Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Rickard Dempsey Gene Tunney Floyd Fitzsimmons Michigan City Harry Wills Fitzsimmons 8. C. Clements Coliseum Club Clements California Tunney

Track gambling probe to start at Coney Island

Hamilton county grand jury began hearing witnesses in its gambling investigation at Coney Island race track. Prosecutor Charles S. Bell said no further arrests would be made until action is taken on six men arrested yesterday for accepting bets.

Cincinnati U.P Hamilton County Grand Jury Coney Island Race Track Charles S. Bell

Dartmouth golfer Drust Medals Greenwich Club Tournament

George Drust of Westchester Hills led Dartmouth College golfers by winning the Greenwich Country Club event with a 71 total. He set a course record by closing the last nine holes in 32.

Greenwich Conn George Drust Westchester Hills Dartmouth College Greenwich Country Club Drust

Standings and Results From Yesterday’s Baseball and American Association

Yesterday’s scores show Columbus beating Kansas City 11 to 6 and Milwaukee over Toledo 1 to 0 in the American Association. Cincinnati routed Boston 13 to 3 while Pittsburgh topped Brooklyn 14 to 2 in the National League. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 and New York beat Chicago 13 to 10 in the American League. Games today include KC at Columbus and Milwaukee at Toledo with several other matchups across leagues.

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

Cincinnati Tops Boston 13 to 3 in wild game

Cincinnati hammered Boston 13 to 3 at home on July 22 as two Boston errors in the second inning sparked an 11 run rally. Curt Walker sparked the surge with two triples in the inning while Walker and Christensen followed with hits to push the score. Bancroft shuffled the lineup after the big inning as Cincinnati built the big lead.

Cincinnati Boston Christensen Walker Roush Hargrave Curt Walker Bancroft Boston Bahoa J. Smith Bosion Seimer Cooee E. Taylor Goldsmith Genewich aCooney

Baseball Roundup Yankees Rout White Sox Amid Scoring Deluge

The Yankees crushed the White Sox 13-0 under a blazing sun as Gehrig hit a two on homer in the first and Ruth’s scoreboard swat lore is recalled. Other games saw Cleveland beat Philadelphia 13-9, Cincinnati 13-3 over Boston, and Detroit 13-9 vs Washington with key hits and miscues shaping the day.

Yankees White Sox Gehrig Babe Ruth Athletics Cleveland Indians George Burns Giants St. Louis Barnes Bell Southworth Boston Cincinnati Boston Braves Davis Tigers Senators Detroit Washington Jess Barnes George Boehler Robins Pirates Boehler Philadelphia Cubs Chicago Philly Boston Red Sox Browns

Red Grange Back Home In Simple Wheaton Style

Red Grange returns to Wheaton after Hollywood fame and a divorce report. He plans to visit relatives in Pennsylvania with his father and resume ice-carrying training while avoiding Hollywood finery. Two champions enter the Metropolitan grass championship in Brooklyn, renewing hopes of a Tilden Richards rematch.

Wheaton Red Grange Red Los Angeles Pennsylvania Hollywood New York William Tilden Vincent Richards Crescent A. C Bay Ridge Brooklyn Albert J. Gibney

Parkersburg YMCA Volleyball Team Tops Ohio University

The Parkersburg YMCA volleyball squad defeated Ohio University in a best of five set series at the university gym last night. It was the locals first summer match with future games planned against Marietta Nelsonville Lancaster and Zanesville with dates not yet fixed. Parkersburg scores were 15 14, 15 5, 1 15, 15 9, 12 15.

Ohio University Parkersburg Y .M. C. A Ohio University Gymnasium Marietta Nelsonville Lancaster Zanesville Parkersburg Ohio

Mike O'Dowd Eyes Ramsey County Commissioner Race

Former middleweight champion Mike O'Dowd of St. Paul announces a political bid for Ramsey County Commissioner. The fighter known for his Harp of St. Paul image built a boxing career with notable fights against Britton, Lewis, and Gibbons, served in World War I, and later faced a decline after a controversial title loss to Johnny Wilson and a hernia operation.

Consolidated Press New York Mike O'Dowd Fighting Harp St. Paul Ramsey County O'Dowd Albert Hall London Augie Ratner Jack Britton Ted Kid Lewis Mike Gibbons Bostton lJohnny Wilson Mike Iing Wilson Hill Jock Malone

University of Idaho to Build New Moscow Gymnasium

The University of Idaho announces construction of a new gymnasium in Moscow, Idaho. The $250 000 facility will be among the most complete in the Pacific northwest and work will begin August 1.

Moscow Idaho Pacific Northwest University of Idaho At

Josten Nine Beat K of P s 12 to 10 In Burlesque Game

In a burlesque baseball contest last evening the Josten nine defeated the K of P s by 12 to 10 after a six inning game called due to darkness. Bradfield pitched for Josten and Cowden for the K of P s with seven errors total. Tonight’s game features Studebakers versus K of P s.

Josten Nine K. of P.’s K. of P iCigarmen Bradfield Josten Cowden Cigarmen Studebakers K. of P.'s

Freeman and Baker draw in ten round welterweight bout

New York reports a ten round match between Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs Arkansas and Sergeant Sammy Baker former service welterweight champion ending in a draw. Both fighters showed grit with Freeman pressing early and Baker returning sharp counterattacks.

New York Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Ark Sammy Baker Service

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