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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1926

Page

6

Grayson Rally Defeats Studebaker Nine 6 to 4

Grayson mounted a second half rally to beat Studebaker 6 to 4 last evening and stay tied for first with Josten. Barstow went 3 for 3, Gravy Wise collected three hits including a triple, while Studebaker’s defense faltered in the outfield before Townsend and Russell closed the game. The Hewitt Bodens and Eagles face off tonight, though Jupiter Plavius may disrupt the schedule.

Grayson Studebakers Ray-Glos Josten Stovemens Studebaker E .Christy Graysons Townsend Russell Barstow Gravy" Wise Bartels Hewitt-Bodens Eagies Jupiter Plavius Ray-Glos AB R. H. Po Knox Wise Oy Cope Eeenee A Russell Mith Ee Whitlatch C. Os Kranynik Theisen Maston Ween Gibson Heiser Gale Darst O Potter Christy D. Wise K. Christy Coepe

Pirates Beat Robins 3 2 To Stay Lead In NL Pennant Race

Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh as Emil Yde limits Brooklyn to three runs on nine hits before a ninth inning rally is stopped. Dazzy Vance walks seven but earns the win with 8 1 3 innings work. Grantland hits a three base hit and Cuyler doubles in the Pirates' decisive run.

Brooklyn U.R Pirates Dazzy Vance Emil Yde Robins Adams Bohne Cuyler Butler Marlett Vance Hargraves Ininth Pittsburgh Wright Grantland Carey Waner DeBerry Herman Gooch Yde Hitsa

Four Pitchers Have Won From Seven Rivals By Foster

Four major league pitchers have defeated all seven rivals in their league. Donahue of Cincinnati Root of the Cubs Ruether of Washington and Levsen of Cleveland achieved wins against every club in their circuits. The piece notes stronger stars have also been stymied by opposing clubs in both leagues.

John B. Foster Consolidated Press New York Donahue Cincinnati Root Chicago Cubs Levsen Cleveland Ruether Washington Donohue Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Athletics

Fugazy Plans Three Fights With European Champions

Humbert Fugazy announces plans to promote three championship bouts featuring European champions Paul Berlenbach Francis Charles Fred Bretonnel and Andre Routis. Berlenbach replaces Jack Delaney who is injured Delaney to miss six weeks Vogel Bretonnel and Eddie Anderson also linked per card.

New York Humbert Fugazzy Berlenbach Delaney Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney Francis Charles Burley Paul Charles Fred Brestonnel Sammy Vogel Bretonnel Johnny Dundee Johnny Vogel Anderson

Boxing Viewed as Training for Football Players

A summer resort scene shows football players training with a pro boxer. The coach and trainer endorse boxing to build quick thinking, balance, eye for distance, and the ability to act under pressure. The piece argues boxing develops head work and intelligent feinting, benefiting on field performance.

Lawrence Perry Consolidated Press New York New England

Rommel Delivers Shutout For Athletics In 5 0 Victory

Eddie Rommel allowed four scattered hits as the Athletics beat the Red Sox 5 to 0. Only three men reached second base against Rommel. Pittsburgh topped the Robins 3 to 2 as Cincinnati rested in the National League race. Dazzy Vance issued seven walks and Emile Yde yielded seven safeties. White Sox beat the Torontos 8 to 7 in an exhibition at Auburn New York. Helen Wills entered for Maidstone Club matches at East Hampton tomorrow afternoon.

Eddie Rommel Boston Red Sox Eddie Athletics Rommel Pittsburgh Pirates Robins Cincinnati Reds Dazzy Vance Pirate Emile Yde Chicago White Sox Auburn N. Y New York Helen Wills East Hampton L. A Maidstone Club

Problems Grow Serious at Baseball Winter Meetings

Henry L. Farrell surveys major league clubs facing discipline and signaling issues as leaders reckon with new rules and hustling expectations. Managers scold stars like Meusel, Kelly, and Ruth is cited for consistency. fines and firings are the tools, while the sport weighs how to instill hustle.

Yankees Sign Three Year Deal For Star Player

The New York Yankees agreed to a three year contract with a standout player and set a salary of 75000 for next season, signaling a strong commitment to improving the lineup and pursuing championships.

New York Yankees

Eastern Series Start Could Shake National League Title Fight

Henry L. Ferrell notes three pivotal National League series begin today. Pittsburgh visits New York as Cincinnati meets Brooklyn in a four game set and St. Louis plays Philadelphia. Giants manager McGraw predicts two weeks will reveal contenders as western teams face travel-heavy schedules.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington Ww. L. Pe Ween American i Club L. Pet Senwerreeen Ate Minneapolis - Indianapolis United Press Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants John J. McGraw Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Robins St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Giants John McGraw

Dundee to fight Shea for featherweight title at White Sox Park

Johnny Dundee returns as a claimed world featherweight challenger after accepting a $50,000 offer to box Eddie Shea of Chicago at the White Sox Ball Park on August 27. Jacobs, Dundee’s manager, announced the arrangement.

Fine nags arrive New York from London liner Minnetonka

Sixty four horses valued at nearly one million dollars arrived in New York aboard the liner Minnetonka from London. Phalaros a four year old bought for eighty five thousand dollars by William Thomas Waggoner of Fort Worth Texas was the most valuable aboard and carried a hundred thousand six hundred dollar insurance.

New York Minnetonka London Phalaros Wv. T. Waggoner Fort Worth Texas

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