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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1929

Page

7

Last Year’s Winners Of Chillicothe Events Defend Title

The Athens Crystal Pool 1 swimmers head to Chillicothe to defend the title at the Meeko Pool meet hosted by the Chillicothe Athletic Club. Last year Athens scored 94 of 109 points, with teams from Athens, Chillicothe, Portsmouth and others. The squad lists, coaching by Paul Ludwig and manager Dr. R. J. Studer, aims to repeat, while blue winged death head suits mark the team.

Chillicothe Athens Crystal Pool Ohio Chillicothe Athletic Club Meeko Portsmoth Robert White Robert Coozier Pete McKinley Bill Curry Kgil Cross Richard Hughes Studen Tdira Violet Paul Lud Em Ferry Franch Rauch Jake Kerman Spike Spencer Lee Junior Moorehead Alonzo Barnes Paul Hottel Herrold Morgan Rex Koons R. J. Studer Paul Ludwig Byron Eby Ohio State

Yesterday's Major League Highlights and Standings

Fart Averill hit a three RBI homer to lift the Indians past the Senators 9 to 6 in Cleveland. Babe Ruth belted his 24th, giving the Yankees a 7 to 6 win over the St Louis Browns. Marty McManus drove in three as Detroit topped Boston 5 to 3. Guy Bush earned his 14th as the Cubs beat the Phillies 7 to 2. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 19 to 5 behind strong hitting, Mell Ott hit his 28th, and Cincinnati swept Brooklyn 4 to 3 and 7 to 5 while narrowing the gap to within two points of sixth place in the NL.

Fart Averill Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Marty McManus Detroit Boston Red Sox Guy Bush Chicago Cubs Phillies Pittsburgh Alexiadr Frankhouse Hallahan New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Mell Ott Cincinnati Brooklyn

Whitey Young Sold To Pirates After Piedmont League Play

Floyd Whitey Young, a 21 year old second baseman from Jamestown New York, moved from High Point to Greensboro in the Piedmont League and was then sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is batting around .350 with over a dozen home runs and will report to Pittsburgh next spring.

High Point Greensboro Pittsburgh Pirates Floyd “Whitey” Young Young Greensboro Patriots Pirate Jamestown N. Y Pittsburgh

How They Stand Sunday Results and Tuesday Games

Baseball standings and results from American Association and National League show Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 4 3 and 7 4, New York 16 5 over St Louis, plus Detroit 5 3 over Boston and New York 7 6 over St Louis. Tuesday matchups include Indianapolis at Kansas City and Cleveland at Boston among others.

American Association St. Fall Columbus Kansas City Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia New York St. Louis Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington St. Paul Pittsburg L. Pet Pittsburgh Atone W. Ll. Pet

Rockne Praises Irish Players as Best in Tough Battles

Knute Rockne says the Irish team are the best of any nationality and supreme when battles get tough. He emphasizes their superior performance and resilience in challenging moments.

Knute Rockne

France Retains Davis Cup Title in 3-2 Final against United States

France defeats the United States 3 to 2 to defend the Davis Cup. Henri Cochet defeats George Lott in the decisive match after William T. Tilden and Borotra won singles for France. Lott’s strong showing and USTA lineup questions spark postmatch debate.

George Kent United Press Paris United States France Henri Cochet George Lott Chicago Cochet William T. Tilden Jean Borotra Lyons Tilden Lott Borotta United States Lawn Tennis Association Francie T. Hunter Germany

Seabright Invitation Tennis Opens With Star Field

The thirty sixth Seabright invitation tournament begins in Seabright New Jersey with a strong entrant list in both men and women divisions. Defending champion Helen Jacobs attends while rival Helen Wills is absent. Notable participants include Marjorie Gladman Edith Cross Alice Francis Mary Sutton Rundy Molla Mallory Marjorie Morrill and A H Chapin among others.

Seabright N. J Helen Jacobs California Helen Wills Marjorie Gladman Marjorie Morrill Dedham Maas Mrs A. H. Chapin

Western League managers condemn lively baseball ball

Kansas City July 29 Western League managers led by Dale Gear oppose the lively baseball alleging it spoils bunting base running and sacrifice hitting. The group cites nonuniform balls and notes deadened balls improve games. Cleveland bout news follows with Johnny Risko vs Emmet Rocco and Rosales vs Mitchell in a Legion show.

Dinon Stewart Kansas City Chick” Fraiser Pittsburgh Pirate Ivory Hunt Dale Gear Western Association Nick Allen Tulsa Oilers Liefeld Oklahoma City Chuck Klein Philadelphia Babe Ruth Spencer Abbot Pueblo Puddiers Denver Eddie Pallmer Cleveland Johnny Risko Emmet Rocco Fiwood City American Legion Rocco Risko Rosy Rosales Andy Mitchell Jack Kearns

Gardner 1 On the Job With Indians After Early Southern League Stints

Jay Gardner the 27 year old shortstop is with the Cleveland Indians this season after several seasons with Newsl and club in the Southern League. In 34 games he bats .328 with eight stolen bases, showing speed on the base paths while not yet a regular lineup member. He bats and throws right handed.

the News Jay Gardner Cleveland Indians Gardner

Eastern racing center opens thirty days of Saratoga action

The opening of thirty days of racing in Saratoga Springs N Y marks a shift of the eastern racing center. Prizes totaling $600 900 will be distributed during the meeting.

Racing Center Saratoga Springs WN. Y U.P

Henley Dies in Sacramento After Long Baseball Span

Clarence J T Henley known as Cack died in Sacramento California. A historical game noted his early 20s era when Oakland blanked in a 24 inning showcase for the San Francisco Bears winning 1 to 6. Rollie Zeider and Ping Roche appeared in that game with Wiggs pitching for Oakland and the Bears at the plate.

Clarence JT Cack” Henley Sacramento Calif Henley Oakland San Francisco Bears Rollie Zeider Ping Roche San Francisco Wiggs

Florio Nets First Hole-in-One at Granville

Johnny Florio of Columbus scored his first hole-in-one at Granville Golf Course yesterday. From the back tee on hole two he holed a 2.35 yard spoon shot, his ball sticking between the edge of the cup and the pin as the pin was drawn, capping a foursome round.

Columbus Johnny Florio Canton Johnny Granville

Presbyterian Team Wins Interesting Game

The Alexander Presbyterian Ball Team defeated the Married Men 6 to 4 in a close Friday game. Hudwell pitched steadily for the Presbyterians as the older team missed a final inning chance with bases loaded and General Johnson striking out. A fair crowd watched. next Friday they face the Gloucester-Bryson Lumber Company team at Whitehall.

Alexander Presbyterian Johnson Hudwell Presbyterians Glouster-Bryson Lumber Company Whitehall

Heavyweights Sekyra to Box Rocco at Dexter Park Tonight

Joe Sekyra of Dayton, a ten-round rival to Max Schmeling, will face Fordham’s George ta Rocco in a 10 round bout at Dexter Park Arena tonight. Billy Wallace of Cleveland meets Roe Glick of Brooklyn in a 10 round bout at Ebbets Field on Wednesday night.

New York Joe Sekyra Dayton Max Schmeling George Ta Rocco Fordham Dexter Park Arena Billy Wallace Cleveland Roe Glick Brooklyn Ebbets Field

Benefit for OT Investors Interest at 5 Percent Steady

An offer promises a fixed 5 percent annual return to OT Investors with semiannual interest checks. Resources cited exceed 848.5 million.

Glouster Defeats McArthur 9-2 In Pitchers Battle

Glouster defeated McArthur 9-2 at local grounds Sunday afternoon in a game described as a pitchers duel until Foreman’s seventh inning collapse. McArthur scored twice in the second. Giouster added two runs in the second and sixth with seven more in the seventh. Withem pitched effectively for Glouster.

Glouster Foreman McArthur Gioustér Withem

18 Holes in U S Dry but 19th Is Legally Wet

Fort Fairfield Maine reports the Aroostook Valley Club at the edge of prohibition offers a unique setup. The 19th hole and club house lie in Canada where drinks are served while parking remains on the Maine side. Secretary Dan Haines and 186 members govern the 100 acre valley venture across the border.

Fort Fairfield Aroostook Valley Aroostook Club Maine Canada George Baltch Dan Haines Aroostook County

Golfers qualify from Jeery County for Harbor Hills event

The July 20 note lists New Lexington players George Greenbaum John Latley Frank Diamond Gene Hynus Willam Estle J G Morris and Somerset entrants A J Kyle William Kelley Carl Loveberry Alice Chaplin for the Harbor Hills Buckeye Lake tournament.

Jeery County Harbor Hilla Buckeye Lake George Greenbaum John Latley Frank Diamond Gene Hyenus Willam Estle J. G. Morris New Lexington A. J. Kyle William Kelley Carl Loveberry Alice Chaplin Somerset

Nipponese mermaids to compete in Honolulu meet

The Swimming Federation of Japan sends a team of mermaids to the national outdoor championships in Honolulu this August. It marks the first foreign invasion of Nipponese girls seeking athletic honors.

T He Swimming Federation of Japan A. UU Honolulu

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