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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1931

Page

5

Rally in Ninth Secures Victory for Spot at Athens

The Spot Restaurant nine, leading the Athens Playground League, beat Hilltop Garage 9 to 4 at City Playgrounds. Four ninth inning runs, including five RBI via an error and hits, sealed the win as Sharp earned the mound win with four hits allowed and 18 strikeouts. Graff led Spot with a triple and double. Roberson led Hilltop with a double and single.

Spot Restaurant Nine Athens Playground Hilltop Garage City Playgrounds Hilltoppers Spot Hilltop Sharp Graff Roberson Abrhpoa Parkes Noncesiminin Eeneewencenenen Ae Mergler Eas Cenese Knielnewe Blosser GOIG Holman Rubadue McCashen Abrhpoa Hardman L. Morehead Pauline Gaucseeees Shannon Aniae J. Morehead SD Caine Ypacasewesen Inermcotieres Herman Hudson Toiris Essa Eaninaces Ambien Cee Dillion Garage Banks Mergler Gates Hardman Spaulding Homnan Tucker Hall Burt Ood

Young Heavyweight Hopefuls Shine in Prospect Show

Two promising heavies, Steve Hamas from Penn State and Duluth native Charlie Retzlaff, appear on tonight’s card. Retzlaff stopped Ralph Ficuceilou and impressed observers with a right hand and relentless pressure. Hamas, likened to Dempsey in style, is raw but powerful, a potential challenger if he learns the craft.

Ving Steve Hamas Charlie Retzlaff Max Schmeling Hamas Penn State al Morro Jim Jeffries Retzlaff Duluth Ralph Ficuceilou Metzlaff Marty Gallagher Washington Gallagher Charlie

Odd Fellows defeat Coolville 29 to 10 on Monday night

Odd Fellows trimmed Coolville at Coolville Monday night by 29 to 10. The game was called in the seventh inning. Beckley’s to face Battery E tonight in an avenging bid. Lineups and fielding details follow with multiple players and errors listed.

Odd Fellows Coolville Beckley’s Battery E

Chaun_cey Bailey Run Defeats Buchtel 6 4 In Slim Victory

Chauncey Bailey Run tops Buchtel 6 to 4 in a Sunday baseball game highlighted by Shane Smith of Chauncey hitting a home run. The Chauncey Bailey Run squad next plays New Straitsville next Sunday.

Chauncey Chauncey-Bailey Buchtel Shane Smith New Straitsville

Kozeluh Outplays Tilden In Exhibition Match

Karel Kozeluh the former world pro tennis champion defeated William Tilden 6 4, 6 1 in a singles exhibition in Columbus yesterday.

Columbus U.P Karel Kozeluh William T. Tilden

No Three Letter Men Highlight So Cal Sports Trio

Southern California boasted few top all around athletes in the last year but Orv Mohler Garrett Arbelbide and Dutch Wilcox earned letters in football and baseball. Bob Hall and Johnny Baker collected awards in football and track.

Southern California Orv Mohler Garrett Arbelbide Dutch Wilcox Bob Hall Johnny Baker

Babe Ruth Sparks Big Six With Five Hits In Big Day

Babe Ruth led the group with five hits and his twenty seventh home run in eight at bats boosting his batting average seven points to .389. Al Simmons added two hits in four at bats as the leaders list shows Ruth 314 hits and .389 average, Simmons 150 hits and .377.

Babe Ruth King Swat al Simmons

Comiskey signals Red Faber for possible Sox manager shift

Chicago owner Charles A. Comiskey indicated Red Faber is the leading candidate to replace Donie Bush as White Sox manager when Bush’s contract ends in October. Comiskey defended Bush, pledging support if Bush names players, and noted spending about 200000 on new talent in two seasons.

Faber Donie Bush Chicago White Sox Bush Charles A. Comiskey White Sox Comiskey Eagle River Wis Chicago Urban Dave Black Sox Kid Greason Frank Chance Johnny Evers Eddie Collins Ray Schalk Collins Lena Blackburne Cominkey

Home Run Leaders Monday Show Ruth Tops Yankees

Ruth of the New York Yankees leads Monday with a single home run. Gehrig also posted strong showing for the Yankees while Grantham and Klein joined the leaders list with notable homers.

Ruth Yankees Sullivan White Sox Miller Athletics Schulte Browns McNai Whitney Phillies Averill Giants

Italian heavyweight Spertazolo to meet Retzlaff in St Paul bout

Riccardo Spertazolo, the Italian heavyweight, is set to fight Charley Retzlaff at St Paul Minnesota on August 7. Tony Palazolo says Joe Scalfaro, manager of Kid Chocolate, will supply strong opposition when Chocolate defends the junior lightweight title at Queensboro Stadium on August 18.

Riccardo Spertazolo Charley Retzlaff Duluth Jack Hawkey St. Paul Mian Tony Palazolo Joe Scalfaro Gotham Pharmacist Kid Chocolate Queensboro Long Island City

Four Ten Rounders Set At West New York Playgrounds

Next Thursday at West New York Playgrounds the card features Alf Ridgeway with Leo Broussi, Herman Follins against Eddie Reed, Canada Lee vs Pat Creedon, and Jack Pritchard meeting Solly La Furie in four ten round bouts.

West New York N. J Lou Diamond Alf Ridgeway Leo Broussi Herman Follins Eddie Reed Canada Lee Pat Creedon Jack Pritchard Solly la Furie

Ben Jebn Defeats Ig Nacio Ara at Queensboro Stadium

Ben Jebn, Gotham middleweight idol, pounded his way to victory over Ig nacio Ara at the Queensboro Stadium last week. Ara was rated one of the toughest men in the business, cementing Jebn’s position in the division.

Ben Jebn Ignacio Ara Queensboro Stadium Ara Atily

Twilight Loop Re organizes Twilight League in Athens

The Twilight League reorganized by merging Southern Ohio and Robinson Brothers to form the new Southern Ohio club. McFarlands were awarded the first half title with eight wins, two losses. A Robinsons forfeit allowed McFarlands to win 15 0 over a pickup squad.

Athens Southern Ohio Robinson Brothers Robinson's McFarlands Paul Theisen Tiremen Recreation Atiff Harold Minister Recreation Nine Woody Whitlatch Electric Robinson Bill Roy Pfleger

National Publinx Amateur Tourney Entries Reach Record 180

The United States Golf Association accepted 180 entries for the 1031 amateur public links championship to be played at Keller course St Paul Minn Aug 4. Defending champion Robert E Wingate of Jacksonville Fla returns. Brooklyn to defend the Warren G Harding inter city cup. Cities entering include New York City St Paul Minneapolis Cleveland Detroit and more.

New York U.P United States Golf Association Keller St. Paul Minn St. Louis Robert E. Wingate Jacksonville Fla Brooklyn Warren G. Harding Minneapolis Cleveland Detroit Portland Ore Davenport Buffalo Pittsburgh Indianapolis Chicago New York City Baltimore Toledo Los Angeles Superior Wis Waterloo San Francisco Long Beach Calif Spokane Akron Milwaukee Philadelphia Little Rock Ark Dayton, O Louisville Washington

Southern California Retains Only Track Title In 1929 30 Sports

Three of four major championships from 1929-30 were won by Southern California but in 1930-31 only the track title remained with USC. Washington State captured the football crown, California won basketball, and Stanford took the baseball pennant.

Southern California Washington State California Stanford

Hardest Tacklers Nate Barragar and Erny Pinckett Remembered

A close observer hails Nate Barragar, 1929 captain, and Erny Pinckett, 1930 All-America selection, as the toughest tackling players ever seen in Southern California football.

Southern California Nate Barragar Erny Pinckett

One in a Hundred Penick Coaches UT Tennis for Free

Dr. D. A. Penick a Greek professor at the University of Texas has spent nearly two decades coaching the university tennis team without receiving any salary. His dedication underscores a unique volunteer role within the athletics program.

D. A. Penick University of Texas

Washington State College First String Club

Six members of the 19% Pacific coast champions first string football team at Washington State College played together for two seasons, forming a tight unit and sharing strong on field chemistry developed over their time as teammates.

Washington State College Ee Keasons

Monday Scores Highlight A A Association And League Actions

The report lists Monday results from the American Association with Columbus defeating Indianapolis 14 to 4 and Toledo topping Louisville 16 to 2. J Paul defeats Pilgnahee 19 to 2 and Minneapolis beats Kansas City 17 to 10 in the same circuit. In the National League Pittsburgh wins 8 to 4 over New York and Philadelphia defeats Chicago 7 to 4. American League notes Chicago stands 8 3 while other lines include Boston over Philadelphia and Washington engagements with unclear completion details.

Columbus St. Paul American Association Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Colonels’ Park Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis J. Paul

Wednesday Nba Schedule Shuffle Spans Major Cities

The schedule lists games across Boston St Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York Pittsburgh Chicago New York Yon St Louis Philadelphia Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Toledo Louisville Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City.

St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Louis Os Chicago Brooklyn Newark Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boton Pet Washington New York Cleveland Seaee Ava St Louis Detroit St. Loura St. Louis Cleveland American Association Louieville Columbus

Southern Ohio qualifier opens for National Amateur golf

The Southern Ohio qualifier began at Camargo Country Club with 21 entries. Twenty one players tee off today, aiming to reach the National Amateur championship. Eighteen holes planned in morning and afternoon rounds, par set at 70. Competitors include James Bush of Dayton Tom Bloch of Wheeling and John Parrott of Dayton.

Cincinnati Southern Ohio Camargo Country Club James 8. Bush Dayton Tom M. Bloch Wheeling John H. Parrott

Mrs Moody Aims for Seabright Trophy Victory

Helen Wills Moody seeks the Seabright invitation tennis bowl in the singles at Seabright. She faces Miss Virginia Rice of Boston as George Lott Johnny Van Ryn and Sidney Wood join doubles action. Davis Cup stars arrive to compete in doubles while singles advance toward quarter finals after a hot day.

Earright Helen Wills Meedy Seabright Moody Miss Jacobse

Golf Technique Notes on Short Shots and Iron Use

A historical drill discusses using irons to place balls precisely from fairways or rough. It favors half shots over full swings, with feet close, wrists back, and limited body movement. Properly executed, hands extend forward toward the line of flight.

Jacksonville Wins Twilight League Game 6-0

In a twilight league contest on the American Legion grounds Jacksonville defeated Hollister 6 to 0. Pitcher Yoko Butsko, age 17, held Hollister to two hits with six strikeouts. Moinar allowed 11 hits for Hollister as Jacksonville surged to the win.

Glouster Jacksonville HollIster American Legion Grounds Yoko” Butsko Moinar Ovicecaccassacee Eere Maemnne Meredith Pone Nandvachennio Breadman Osterion Yeaeanaenia American Legion

Scores by Innings New York Summary

Incomplete and garbled text likely describing baseball scores by innings. Mentions New York and team names or players such as Davis Hweetland Hartnett and Nelson Jonnard. Lacks clear results, dates, or full team affiliations.

New York Patjarten Acapinzainte Iphim Ice Batleclea Hise eCur Davis Hweetland Hartnett Latte Lene Ee Werdari Piylage Ings American Association Ene Boulevilfe Arcum wise new + Hensiel Gory Nelson Jonnard Rein Ion

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