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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an umpire and George Moriarty with phrases about pride and a deciding call. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a coherent event, date, or location for a solid summary.
The New York Giants swept the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader 3 to 1 and 13 to 2 to move three games ahead of the Cubs. The Yankees stayed atop the American League with a slim margin after a rainout ended their schedule, while Dodger and Pirates results also shifted in other midweek play.
A birthday party will honor polo pony Bill at Governor's Island with a cake of hay and 28 carrots marking his age. Bill, an Army polo pony, was trained by Lt. Harry Cullins in San Antonio, Texas, and later stationed at Governor's Island after 1929.
In 1923 at Mayfield Cleveland Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans staged a legendary match play duel. Both held par through 36 holes before a dramatic afternoon 18 holes that swung the outcome as Evans closed in with a late approach.
The match went to extra holes after Sweetser tied on the home hole. Evans survived a late scare, sinking a short putt on the decisive hole to claim his eighth Western Amateur championship in a dramatic finish.
Middletown defeated Springfield 4 to 3 to win the state American Legion junior baseball title in Columbus. Jimmy Sexton hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, powering Middletown’s comeback. They advance to the district finals in Akron on August 14 to face Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan champions.
Athens Motor Cycle Club held a Thursday night meeting at the club cabin on 0. S. 50 North near Sugar Creek. A large group of members and guests attended the event following a watermelon supper.
The United States relies on three young players for the Davis Cup challenge against England starting Saturday. Todge and Allicon take the singles roles while Alison teams with Van Ryn in the doubles, aiming to restore U S tennis supremacy.
Avery Brundage states no racial or religious barriers to American participation in Berlin 1936. He notes assurances from German leaders against discrimination and emphasizes IOC and international federations control over events and games management. Jeremiah Mahoney’s possible objections are acknowledged but deemed unrelated to German oversight.
Hal Schumacher Roy Parmelee and Me Ott pitched brilliantly for a 14 run victory over the Cardinals. Red Lucas had a pinch hit in the ninth driving in the winner against the Phillies. Tex Carleton limited the Dodgers to five hits and struck out six.
Canadian amateur bantamweight champion Jackie Armstrong earned his five straight win by stopping Troy Bellini in five rounds at the parade of champions boxing show. Armstrong weighed 121 pounds to Bellini's 123 and sent him down for a count in the first round and for a six count in the third. The bout was among nine five round matches postponed Tuesday night due to rain.
Jim Browning of Verona Missouri defeated Len Macaluso of East Aurora with two falls, and John Katan of Winnipeg won in one fall. A separate report notes a health finding about a coffee fly in Guatemala linked to tumorous head growths among native Indians.
The Duchess d Uzes becomes the first woman licensed to drive an automobile in France, marking a historic milestone in the country and reflecting changing attitudes toward women's mobility and independence.
New York baseball legend Babe Ruth, fresh from a tournament golf debut, hints at entering the Nations Amateur in Cleveland. He fired an 81 amid rain and slow greens, finishing nine behind medalist William Tobin of Plandome as Dick Chapman led.
Wilmer Allison will meet H A Austin in the opening singles of the Davis Cup challenge round between the United States and Great Britain. Donald Budge faces Fred Perry in the second singles. The pairings reverse for the final two singles and the Monday doubles match pairs Allison with John Van Ryn against Hughes and Tuckey.
In Chicago Tony Canzoneti the world lightweight champion outpointed Bobby Pacho in a non title bout and Walter Hunt Starr Tex and Eddie State drew in South Bend. Max Mrek beat Steve Roberts in Chicago. In Liverpool Freddie Miller the featherweight champion stopped Sea man Watson. In Savannah Joe Knight outpointed Donald Red Barry.
Lawrence Wooddell state conservation commissioner says reciprocal fishing rights are being arranged with West Virginia and Kentucky allowing Ohioans to fish in the Ohio River without Kentucky licenses. The note mentions Confucius as an aside with a dubious date range, indicating OCR noise in the article.
Poland's official executioner threatened to resign after being reclassified from intellectual to physical worker. The dispute centers on his official status and job description amid ongoing debates over labor classifications and state duties.
Mike Ryba of the Columbus Red Birds ranked as the American Association's leading pitcher with 14 wins and four defeats. He pitched, played third base, and even covered first as he helped the Reds Birds in a 12 to 2 win over Louisville and contributed three singles and three RBIs in an 18 hit attack.
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