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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1929

Page

9

Contested Friday Local League Game Ends In Dispute

A Pontiac-Oakland J Wieht League Friday night game was halted after a 7 to 6 score as rain and stalling tactics prompted a lengthy controversy. A managers meeting and league rule clarifications followed, with emphasis on umpire control and sportsmanship.

Charles Eisinger Jupiter Pluvius Great Waters Pontiac-Oak Graham Paige Pontiac-Oakland Wang Miehin Graubh Hudson Avenue Suthert Industral Edward Sharpe Sa Plier Iygall

Hocking Valley Nine Dominates Lumber Team in Industrial League

The Hocking Valley Nine routed the Athens Lumber Company 33 to 3 Friday night. HVN piled up 35 hits, scoring in every inning after a fast start, while the Lumber Company managed only three runs across four innings. The crowd responded to the one sided scoring and the pace of the game.

Hocking Valley Recreationit Athens Lumber Yompany Hocking Valley Lumber Comany Atx Wsinaire Innning Wholesale Slaugher Lumber Company J Dings Thery

Fighting Spirit Keeps Cubs in Flag Race Lead

The Chicago Cubs stay in the pennant chase as their bats and spirit power a four game win streak after a comeback against the Phillies and a close win over the Mets. The club’s renewed energy mirrors past pennant years and boosts hopes for a strong stretch run.

How They Stand How They Stand AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Sports standings and results from the American Association and National League include team records, current wins and losses, and Saturday and Sunday game results. Notable entries show Kansas City, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Toledo, Columbus, St Paul, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and Boston with varied outcomes.

Wen Kansas City St. Pauline Minneapolis ST Indianapolis Loutaville Columbus Senenee Milwaukee Toledo Philadelphia New Lork St Louiene Cleseland Detroit Washington Chicago Boston Igle Pittsburgh FESR Ber St. Lows Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadephia American Association Lowsville Minneapolis Columbus St Paul New York St Lous St. Louis Cleveland Loursville Petroit Loula

International League managers defend lively ball despite changes

Newark Club manager Trig Speaker notes the league supports the lively ball, citing long hits by Ware and spongy ball conditions. Toronto Cheb manager cites differing ball quality, while Jersey City and other clubs observe balls becoming rough, affecting play and game duration.

New York Trig Speaker Newark Speaker Saig Jourdan Maiteart Jersey City Onyl Toronto Dias

Pitcher Dominates as Victors Shutout Nine to Zero

A pitcher held opposing hitters to scattered contact and led the victory 9 to 0. His teammate Bill Diches contributed offensively with a pair of runs batted in and solid hitting.

Tiidwa Herald Wella Bill Diches

Philadelphia Athletics edge White Sox in pitching duel

A near two to one lead fluctuation as Ted Lyons and Howie Holmes locked in a four hit duel. Philadelphia scratched out three runs early but Chicago answered with five in the third and four in the fourth to surge ahead before the visitors rallied late and held on for a 3 to 1 win.

Manieila Newberks Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Toomong Howad Thmicke Ted Lyons Frank Jackson Cleveland Washington Poetur Miller Boston Berks Currell Cubs Liphin Phiies Chick Kirin

Local Sports Calendar July 29 Week Fixtures

Calendar notes a sports week with regional league matchups and teams including Hudson, Maucharlind, Chevrolets, and Triustral. Listings show a schedule block for Monday July 29 with several games and venues to watch.

Enural Playground Vt Intasnat McBeete Mosseruir Hudson Maucharlind Chevrolets

Americans Fall Short in Davis Cup Doubles Quest in Paris

In Paris at Roland Garros American pair Van Ryn and Allison won the doubles in the Davis Cup challenge round but the effort fell short of clinching the title as French players dominated the singles and kept the trophy out of U.S. hands. The outcome keeps the Americans hopeful for next year with Tilden and Lott set to face French rivals in the decisive singles.

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Championship Tourney Highlight At Denver Trap Meet

A scrambled report notes a major trap shooting event in Denver with competitors aiming for high scores. The article mentions a top scorer achieving 98 points in a handicap format amid a dense field of shooters.

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Fragmented baseball game anecdote from the stands

A chaotic game scene unfolds with players in awkward moments and fans filling the park. Vague names surface among the chatter as the crowd reacts to misplays and a tense strikeout amid an arm sling issue.

Wiivon Uuracher Bankees Flehter Joe Thump Jopuneh Herr Schmettnew Hun

Postponement of Athens Junior League Cubs Pirates Game

The Athens Junior League baseball game between the Cubs and Pirates scheduled for 1:30 is postponed due to field conditions. A new date will be announced later by Edward A. Sharp, Junior League supervisor. The Grantara Cubs versus site game was moved to Thursday. a Timers of Bechtel matchup caused further schedule changes.

Athens Cubs Pirates Edward A. Sharp Grantara Cubs Buechtel Atkins Playground

Whippets to Run at Northfield Despite Sheriff Interventions

Cleveland July 27. Whippets will run at Northfield tonight despite orders from Cuyahoga County Sheriff Edward J Hanratty. The track has been moved to Summit County for betting areas. Major William Burne said cooperation with Summit County Sheriff Jacob Bollinger hinges on Hanratty’s view of the contribution system. There are ninety new betting booths and officials discuss raids if the interpretation is considered a violation.

Cleveland Whippeta Wil Northfield Cuyshoga Edward J Hanratty Cuyahoga Summit County William Burne Jacob Bollinger Pottinger

Meyer Shows 4 The Wise Guys How

Chicago July 27 Jockey Carl Meyer New Orleans rider at Arlington after two week stay won on Toltec a 22 1 shot then on TLantoy in the feature and on Avon in another race He displayed his famed stretch drive riding Lawley and Devon to narrow wins and proved he can still boot them home

Chicago Carl Meyer New Orleans Arlington Track Meyer Toltec Cart Lawley Devon Mila

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