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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

Page

7

Tunney Wins Technical Knockout Over Carpentier

New York July 26 Carpenter claims foul after Tunney knocks him out in a dramatic bout. Carpentier shows grit and speed, but Tunney lands decisive blows in the later rounds to end the fight with the referee stopping the match. The crowd shifts from favoring Carpentier to cheering Tunney as the final bell rings.

New York Carpentier Sick Gibbons Tunney Georges Falen Descamps Carp Carpenter Ness Hir Dmgaitn Ossy Shiek Dempsey Gibbona Leonard

Detroit Tigers rely on trio of rookies for pitching strength

Detroit's season shows four rookies Stoner Whitehill Wells Holloway carrying much of the load with veteran Rip Collins and George Davis assisting. Cobb expects Dutch Leonard to join in August, potentially boosting a pennant race where reserve pitching becomes decisive.

Leonard Cobb Stoner Whitehill Wells Tiger Detroit Tigers Holloway George Daves Rip” Collins Voteranestar

Wanson defeats Evans to reach western amateur final

Jimmy Manton of St. Louis advances as top favorite after a decisive afternoon win over Chick Evans, defending Western Amateur champion. Albert Seckel and Harrison Johnston join Manton as semifinalists, with Burton Mudge also winning to set up clashes under ideal weather at Hinsdale Country Club.

Hinsdale Country Club Hinsdale Ill Jimmy Manton St. Louie Manion Chick” Evans Evans Ame Albert Seckel Riverside William Medart St. Louis Cemt Harrison R. Johnston St. Paul Bedale Meld Burton Mudge Exmoor Bri. F. Carter Evane Manton Chick

How They Stand and Yesterday's Results

National League Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 6 to 1. American League Boston beat Cleveland 10 to 9 while Philadelphia blanked St Louis 5 nil and Washington defeated Chicago 7 to ? with no other games. Today Cincinnati visits Brooklyn St Louis plays New York Chicago hosts Philadelphia and Pittsburgh meets Boston with no games otherwise.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Cleveland Philadelphia St. Loui Washington Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis New York

National League Leading Hitters of 1928 Season

Top hitters listed by club with averages and games played. Archdeacon of Chicago shows .378. Falk of Chicago .3067, Gowlin Washington .363, Cobb Detroit .447, Hornsby St. Louis .416, Wheat Brooklyn .378, Cuyler Pittsburgh .308, Wilson New York .368, Roush Cincinnati .301.

Ruth New_York Pe Archdeacon Chicago Falk Gowlin Washington Cobb Detroit Hornsby St. Louis Wheat Brooklyn Cuyler Pittsburgh Wilson New York Roush Cincinnati

Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases

The Yankees lost to the Tigers who took the final game of the series 6 to 4. The Senators won 7 to 6 over the White Sox, pushing their record to four of five. Kolp exited in the fourth as the Athletics beat the Browns 6 to 6. The Road Box edged the Indians 10 to 9. The Dodgers ended their Western trip with a 6 to 10 loss to the Pirates.

Yankees Tigers Senators White Sox Kolp The Athletics Browns Indians Cleveland Dodgers Pirates

Indians Lose In Ninth On Boston Rally

Boston defeated Cleveland 10 to 9 in ten innings as Clark singled with the bases loaded to drive in two runs. Boston scored four in the ninth with two out to take a 9-6 lead, Cleveland battled back but fell short.

Indians Boston Cleveland Clark

Unclear Sports Card Report with Scattered Names

Fragmentary baseball score note lists players Shanks Myatt Speaker and others with scattered innings and pitches. Many OCR errors blur roles and outcomes. no clear team names, score, or final result provided.

Right of Way Secured by Suit in Court Scene

A chaotic mock interview features Babe Ruth as a detective trainee and a string of comic quips about hats, bloodhounds, and sleuthing. The piece parodies press interviews and imagined crime talk with Ruth dismissing crime questions and joking about baseball legends.

Babe Ruth Ruth Mr. Ruth Jake Watson

Father and Son to Play at New Club

George Sargeant, 13, and his father Alfred Sargeant of Franklin County will open at Jackson County Country Club next Thursday. They will play in match play rounds starting at 9 p.m. with refreshments served and a reception to follow.

George Sargeant United Ted Baton Cea Alfred Franklin County Jackson County Sargeant

Park Courts Elimination Shuffles Star Players in Tournament

A disrupted day on the Park courts saw two top stars knocked out by rising contenders as the championship progressed into the fourth round. Ray Kuakel from Mid Cleva also failed to advance, marking a surprising turn in the event.

Pionship Ray Kuakel

Grubb Fires 47 At 200 Yards In Rifle Club Shoot

In Thursday afternoon action at Margaret's Creek range Americana Rise and Revolver club, M. C. Grubb posted 47 of 60 at 200 yards offhand. Fellow shooters Jesse Carter and Dave Taylor tied for 46, with other scores listed from Woodruff to Arba, in a brisk club event. Cleveland leads the American League in team batting at .295, two points ahead of the Yankees, as baseball's busy season continues.

M. C. Grubb Americana Rise and Revolver Club Margaret’s Creek Jesse Carter Dave Taylor Bob Stevenson Frea Woodruff T .O. Young Clarence Way John Murphy Elmer Georésberry Dave Kennard Frances Efaw J. K B. Johnson Harvey Arbaugh Cleveland A. L. Clube Yankees

Soft drink lads fall in tight game against McBee side

Unclear text reports a rough contest where the Soft drink lads struggle versus McBee, with disjointed phrases about balls, catches, and players like Speer and Watkine amid errors and moments of effort.</s>

McBee Speer Watkine Sada

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