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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

7

Chicago boxer dies during exhibition with title holder

Sam Mandell, lightweight champion, faces possible action after opponent Steve Adams of Chicago dies from a broken neck following a second round knockdown at Memorial Hall. Adams, 20s, collapsed as fans cheered, doctors pronounced him dead, and Mandell cried in his corner after the bout ended.

Chicago Kansas City Kans Sammy Mandell Steve Adams Adams Mandell A. J. Melliott Memorial Hall J. P. McKenna Rockford St. Thoy

Hudlin Dominates as Indians Clinch Blowout Over Detroit

Cleveland pounds Detroit 14 to 2 in a four game series opener. Hudlin earns his sixth win with strong work, while George Burns leads the attack with four hits including a 17th double. Cavernous 20 hits and seven doubles, three-base hits by Summa and Hodapp power the victory. Detroit sinks under pitching woes as Gibson and Hawkins falter early.

Detroit Hudlin Cleveland Indians Gibson Hawkins George Burns Jamieson Welg el Wince Ws. Sewell Owen Mygi Ksns HoGanp Warner Gehringer Ieee Tavener Wavedall Tree Wette Jamison Neis Hodapp Burns J. Sewell Summa Wells Smith Gibeson

Chillicothe McArthur Athens Bus Line Schedule

Daily except Sundays and holidays bus service runs from Athens Chillicothe and McArthur with departures at 6 15 A M 0 15 A M 2 15 P M and 5 15 P M to Hebbardsville Albany Wales Mills Prattsville McArthur Allensville Ratliffsburg Londonderry and Dones Cross Roads. Terminals listed and connections offered to Waverly Portsmouth Trenton and areas in West Virginia Kentucky Columbus Lancaster Xenia etc. Red Star Bus Station Athens headquarters.

Athens Hebbardsville Albany Wales Mills Prattsville McArthur Allensville Rateliffsburg Londonderry Dones Cross Roads Chillicothe Jones Cross Roads Ratcliffsburg Allemsville Union Bus Terminal Warner House Traction Depot Hamilton & Lantz Hed Star Waverly Portsmouth Trenton West Virginia Kentucky Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro Washington, D. H Xenia Jackson Wellston Lancaster Logan Columbus Pomeroy McConnelsville RED Star

Dugan's Pinch Hit Delivers Yankees 2 1 Win

Dugan of the New York Yankees delivered a pinch single in the ninth inning to score Paschal and defeat the Athletics 2 to 1. Mark Koenig added a first inning homer while Slim Harris calmed an early scare to help Boston win 6 to 1 over Washington. The Dodgers extended a winning stretch with a 6 to 2 win as Herman homered with two on in the first. Detroit pounded Cleveland 14 to 1 as four Detroit pitchers allowed 20 hits. Lee Meadows suffered a rare defeat as Pittsburgh lost to Philadelphia 7 to 4 after Meadows yielded one hit for seven innings. Yesterday's hero was Joe.

Dugan New York Yankees Paschal Athletics Mark Koenig Slim Harris Washington Boston Jumbo Elliott Boston Braves Brooklyn Wogons Dodgers Herman Detroit Cleveland Hudlin Lee Meadows Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Morrison Joe

Racers Recovering From Memorial Day Race Injuries

Indianapolis report says drivers Jules Ellingboe and Henry Kohlert injured in the Memorial Day race are recovering.

Indianapolis Ind Jules Ellingboe Henry Kohlert

Cubs Purchase Wayland Dean from Phillies

Chicago announces the acquisition of Wayland Dean from Philadelphia, reuniting him with former boss Joe McCarthy. Dean previously played for Louisville, then New York, before his move to Philadelphia. price not disclosed.

Chicago Wayland Dean Philadelphia Dean Joe McCarthy McCarthy Louisville New York Giants New York

Wilhelm named Denison football coach amid athletic director shift

Harry Wilhelm former Dayton Stivers and Louisville Male coach accepted the Denison University post yesterday morning. Athletic Director Walter Livingston will focus on athletic director duties and basketball coaching after 15 years handling coaching duties. Wilhelm a Stivers graduate and 1923 Illinois coaching school alum coached Stivers three years and Louisville last fall. He never played college football, like his mentor Bob Zuppke.

AYTON Harry Wilhelm Daytona Stivers Louisville Male Denison University Walter Livingston Wilhelm Dayton Stivers University of Illinois Stivers Louisville Bob Zuppke

Welters Meet Tomorrow for Championship Bout

Pete Latzo, from Pennsylvania coal belt, meets Joe Dundee for welterweight title at the Polo Grounds. Latzo named six to five favorite as the first major championship bout of the season approaches.

New York U.R Pete Lazzo Pennsylvania Baltimore Joe Dundee Polo Grounds Latzo

National League scores and rain delay update

National League results show Philadelphia 7 Pittsburgh 4 and Brooklyn 6 Boston 2 with Cincinnati versus St. Louis postponed due to rain. American Association games include St Paul 8 Milwaukee 8 and Kansas City 11 Minneapolis 5 with Louisville 2 Columbus 0 and Toledo 6 Indianapolis 1.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati American League American Association G. W. L. Pet W. I. Pet York Ene Toledo Ener Chicago Cenvenue Minnesota Washington Milwaukee Indianapolis Cleveland St. Louis G. Pet Pittsburgh Detroit New York Hiladelphia Chicago Asssenttanestenatir Cincinnati-St. Louis St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo

Dundee and Latzo Set For Welterweight Title Fight Weight Stakes

Latzo weighs 148 pounds and Dundee 146 as both seek under 147 for a 2 pm weigh in. The New York Boxing Commission sent a deputy to the camps to enforce limits. Dundee appears favored on paper, but Latzo’s past wins over Walker and Simonich keep the bout competitive. Security concerns around Dundee led to the promoter securing Baltimore as a stay location.

Dundee Rosenberg New York Boxing Commission Latzo Mickey Walker Joe Simonich Walker Simonich Commission Baltimore

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