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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1930

Page

9

Barbers Take Twilight League Opener In Hard Fought Win

Barbers defeated Ray-Glos 6 to 4 to capture the first round championship of the Athens County Twilight League. Maples allowed six hits for Barbers, Barfoot gave up eight for Ray-Glos, and key plays by Earl Pfleger helped seal the victory despite Ray-Glos mounting early offense with three runs in the first inning.

David Stein Aple Barbers Athens County Twilight League Ray-Glos Maples Lefty Barfoot Boling Barbers Earl Pfleger Knox Ray-Glo Maple M. Pfleger Wise Lambert Theisen Mckinley Ecrifice H. Theisen Lamy-Glos Ste Ohio Tywilight City Hall

Baseball Leaders and Sluggers From Ancient Box Score

The fragment lists leading batters and home run sluggers, naming Pilayer Klein O'Doul Terry Herman Stephenson and Gebrig along with teams Phillies Giants Dodgers Cubs. It shows runs batted in and hits counts for several players, noting notable performers from Athletics Yankees and others with partial figures.

Pilayer GABR Klein Phillies O'Doul Terry Giants Herman Dodgers Stephenson Cubs Varmbor Co Cic Eas Ans Akon Aro Birmmonas Cseneeevae Ruth Yankead Milan Dadwers Wilsons Cuvier Abe Sys Curvier Caness Ae Aickianna Tueers Sucessaune Gehringer Tiree Eveus Dog Rice Senators Kiein C. Ess Fae Terey Aces Eee Frederick Dodgers Srrves CESS Hermagiy Tiockets Cei Ascaseetecars Mydoul Ndlank Schiveesses

Three Association Contests Set for Today in Columbus

Columbus July 31. The American Association slate has three games today after yesterday’s idle day except Indianapolis hosting Cincinnati in a 17 to 5 Indians win marked by Reds errors. Louisville meets Kansas City, Milwaukee faces Indian, and St Paul clashes with Toledo to chase second place.

Columbus U.P Indianapolis Cincinnati Reds Indians Louisville Colonels Kansas City

Potomac Wins Prix Tristan in Walkover Finish

Horses race at Letouquet ends with Potomac beating stablemate Blason by a head as other seven entries scratch. Potomac and Blason walk to near the judges stand then Potomac quickens to secure the victory in the 15000 franc International Prix Tristan.

Paris U.R Tristan Letouquet Edmond Vestpicard S. Potomac Blason Potomac

Uruguay Captures World Soccer Title With 4 2 Final Win

Uruguay defeated Argentina 4 to 2 to win the world soccer championship in Montevideo Uruguay marking a decisive final victory.

Montevideo Uruguay U.P Argentina

Baseball Scores and Schedule From The American and National Leagues

Scores show St. Louis 8 Chicago 2 and 6 1, New York 8 Boston 2 in 10 innings, New York 16 Boston L, Detroit 6, Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 7, Washington 4. NL results include New York 3 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 6 St. Louis 5, Brooklyn 9 Philadelphia 5, Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 4. Upcoming games list St Paul at Toledo and others with several matchups.

American Association St. Louis Chicago New York Boston Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Brooklyn American Association St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville National League Meaton St Pauls Minneapolis Cesses Convsen Columbus St Louis

Griffiths Wins Technical Knockout In New York Bout

Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City Iowa defeated Tom Heeney of New Zealand by technical knockout when Heeney failed to answer the bell for the final round at Queensboro Stadium. Griffiths dominated after the third round, with Heeney briefly ahead in the first round after Griffiths was knocked through the ropes.

New York U.R Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Towa Tom Heeney New Zealand Heeney Queensboro Stadium Griffiths

K of P s Kittenball League Delights with Double Header

In lively Wednesday action four teams clashed as KE of 2BVs beat Kappa Sigma Pi 15 to 7. Beckleys defeated Spanish Shawls 8 to 4 after a fast start, with Beckleys extending a big lead late. The Shawls had led briefly early before Beckleys pulled away. In New York the 1996 season mystery centers on the Phillies failing to climb from the NL cellar despite two 400 hitters and a .228 team average.

2Bvs Kappa Sigma Pi Beckleys K. of P.'s Kappa Sigs Berkleys New York A.R Phillies

Florida Names Edgar Jones Athletics Director

Edgar Jones, former Florida Gator grid star and All-Southern halfback, has been appointed director of athletics at the University of Florida. Charles Bachman resigns as athletics head but remains at Florida as head football coach.

University of Florida Edgar Jones Forirney Gator Grid Jones

Reds to play first night baseball in major league history

Dan Howley and the Cincinnati Reds, the first MLB club to appear in a night game, faced the Indianapolis American Association squad at Washington Park. The Reds committed six errors in the exhibition, losing 17 to 7.

Indianapolis Ind Dan Howley Cincinnati Reds Reds Indianapolis American Association Washington Park

Penn State Lacrosse Team Welcomes Younger Brothers

After three varsity players graduated in June, Penn State College lacrosse sees each graduate's younger brother expected to claim a place on the varsity squad. The report highlights continued family ties within the program and optimism for the upcoming season.

Penn State College

Armour Wins Canadian Open in 36-Hole Playoff

Tommy Armour of Detroit captured his second Canadian National Open title at Ancaster Ontario defeating Leo Diegel and Herbie Trevis with a 138 for 36 holes. Diegel, a four time Open champion from Agua Caliente, Mexico, finished three strokes behind at 141.

Ancaster Ont Tommy Armour Detroit Mich Leo Diegel Agua Caliente Mexico Hamiltean Armour Trerel

Cozy Dolan Arrested on Prohibition Charges

Chicago July 31 John Cozy Dolan former New York Giants coach barred from organized baseball by Commissioner Landis in 1924 was arrested today charged with violating the prohibition laws.

Chicago U.R John “Cozy” Dolan New York Giants Landis

Young Stribling Wins By Knockout In London Bout

In London on July 1 41P Young Stribling knocked out Phil Scott with a final left hook after his father W L Stribling had novacaine injected an hour before the fight to deaden a painful left hand. Stribling previously injured his left hand before facing Otto Von Porat in Chicago in June and again knocked out Von Porat after a similar anesthetic.

London Young Stribling Novacaine Georgia Phil Scott Patty Maiti Scott W. LK Novacaina Pa Stribling Stribling Otto von

Millers Meet Glouster Here In Junior Twilight League

The Athens Millers host Glouster American Legion at Putnam diamond in a Junior Twilight League game. Payne White Hall will pitch for the Millers after their upset win over Southern Oafe Electrica. Glouster and the Lewion squad are expected to provide strong competition.

Athens Millers Giouster American Legion Putnam Diamond Payne White Hall Oafe Electrica Millers Glouster American Lewion Athens

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