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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1929

Page

9

Leland Stanford Wins National Track Championship

Stanford dominates the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America meet at Franklin Field, posting 44.5 points to USC 21 and Penn 17.7. Five records fall including Kim Reid two mile, Phil Edwards 880, and Harlow Munford shot put, with notable performances by Jess Hill and other top entrants.

Stanford Tk University of Southern California University of Pennsylvania Thenniversity of California Oanly Dutstureh I. Coa Colgate Harlow Robert Munford Toxic Ae Jess Hill Ran California Kim Reid Harvard Bill Cox Tenn State Phil Edwards Dusky Olympic New York University Robert Lee

Buckeyes Triumph in Twilight League Opener

In Nelsonville on Friday night the Buckeyes beat the Stratton Hudson-Essex Challengers 10 to 5 to secure their first Twilight League win. Walker pitched effectively, limiting the Challengers to three hits while Red Longley Clyde Rey delivered two and three hits respectively for the Buckeyes, with Woodson and Walker among top hitters. Also, Governor Cooper called on local officials to halt horse race betting in Bainbridge, Geauga County.

Nelsonville Buckeyes Stratton Hudson-Essex Challengers City Playgrounds Walker Red Longley Clyde Rey Ruckies Chat? Woodson George Alker Black" Woodson Stratton Motors Sharp, Ditcher Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Ben E. Hotchkiss Richard Bastwick Geauga County Bainbridge

Field Day Highlights For Athens Boys And Girls

Field day for Athens students took place Saturday under Jack Rhodes at Rufus Putnam grounds for girls and Professor UC for boys. Numerous events crowned winners including sprints, wheelbarrow and potato races, baseball throw, running and field events with top performers like Mary Winning Margaret Winning and Marty Littler among the winners and participants.

Athens Jack Rhodes Rufus Furnaminy Rufus Putnam Secon Bandis Firs Hooper Love Giauque Cari Dikson Con Jackson Cory Hooper Sardhe Pauline Liev Nolts Margaret Girla Fren Marty Littler Mary Mary Juilier Mare Basker Mares Whining Diusts Huth Lesond jMlars Littier Mary Littier Rith Lewis Ning Mary Little Betty Iet Agnes McVay Ma Winging Betty Higgins Dsred Hooper Te Maury

Young Is High Man In Weekly Rifle Shoot

Don Young led the Athens Rifle Club weekly competition at Starwaters Creek Range with 181 points across four positions. Kenneth Woogerd was second at 175, with Pickering, Efaw, Coates, Carmichael, and Wyckoff posting lower totals in the stand, sitting, kneeling, and prone sequence.

Don Young Mure Athens Rifle Club Starwaters Creek Kenneth Woogerd Woogerd Pickering Efaw Coates Carmichael Wyckoff

Bearcats and Bearcats-B.A.A. win 6-0 in final meet

Ohio University Bobcats lose to Cincinnati Bearcats 6-0 in a one sided season finale. Marriott falls 6-0 6-3 to Fred Dexman. Plax defeats John Luts in straight sets 6-4 6-? Huffman beats Burkholder 6-0 6-2. Doubles match ends 6-4 6-3. Three seniors end varsity tennis careers as Ohio finishes undefeated in the Buckeye Conference until this loss.

Ohio University Bobcat Neunion Fost University O of Cinneinnati Bearcats Bearcats Bobcats Marriott Fred Qexman Cincinnati Plax John Luts Ohio Huffman Burkholder Dale Franz Dexman Gardner Hobcats Tennis Joon Robert Marriet Jack Burkholder John Tulz Buckeye Toyal Toversite Pittisburgh Bcuson

Fancy diving and swimming display at Crystal Pool

The Ohio University Aquatic Club presented a diving and swimming exhibition at Crystal Pool drawing a large crowd. Notable performers included Miriam Ransdell Mildred Dorr Bertha Kalberg Thelma Thomas Mary Farcutt and divers John Anne Lewis Shaffer Ray Krak plus Robert Bobenmeyer James Blankenship and Pred Beach.

Ohio University Aquatic Club Crystal Pool University Miriam Ransdell Mildred Dorr Bertha Kalberg Thelma Thomas Mary Farcutt Sove Anem John Anne Lewis Shaffer Ray Krak Robert Bobenmeyer James Blankenship Pred Beach

Tilden Suffers Defeat as La Coste Eliminates Champ

At Roland Garros in Paris, US tennis star William Tilden II suffers a heavy loss to Nadine La Coste in the semifinals, 4-1 6-0 5-7 3, as the era of American dominance wanes. La Coste advances, ending Tilden’s international title bid amid a tough day for US players.

William T. Tilden II Roland Garros Autelhs France United States Intfernd Iettles Aworthy Nene la Coste Teres Unis Thden

Babe hits tenth homer of season for White Sox

Babe Ruth connected for his tenth home run of the season today off Adling of the Chicago White Sox. One man on base. The mighty blow came in the late innings in New York.

Yaskee Adium New York Alps Babe Tuth Adling Che Whites Sox

Under Knife Again Lassman Faces Second Brain Operation

New York NY June 1. Former NYU football captain Bert Lassman underwent another operation to remove a brain blood clot at the skull base. The procedure follows injuries from a football game last fall against Carnegie, marking a second surgery related to that incident.

New York U.R Albert Lassman New York University Lassman Carnegir

Moores and Ross Extend Twilight Lead With Victory

Logan report details Moores and Ross maintaining their Twilight League lead by beating Hocking Valley Nine in seven innings. Strong pitching by the Moores allowed key hits from Bell, Dugusta Keller, and Struble as the ice cream men offense supplied runs.

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How They Stand Merican League Leaderboard

Unclear damaged OCR text reports standings and game results across the American and National Leagues. It mentions teams such as New York Giants Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis Browns with scores, dates, and game outcomes. The fragment references wins loss records and specific games including a Pirates-Phillies series and a Browns win over Washington.

Pladelphia al Lautan New York Fehrodt Chicago Witanington US Ct SM Buston Ea Giants LU Am Tye Yecergos Carl Maye Jack Seali New York Giants Maya Gusatt American Association Ah Baiton Ivston Lrouklyn Tatanitaia McSuillan Beek Atovrican Association Hunmas Cry Milwaukea Volinuma Tolwda & Jones Indiaemnemalia Dy Vt Paul Minnespotia Senday Games American Leager Cievelatub Boston Chicuzo Aula Washlingtoin Natimat Ceagud Kienge Cinefionath Ttrankiyo Sh Loala Americas Association Lontesvith National League New York Basten Cincinnati Whiladelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louia American Ascviation Toledo Endianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Ab Loulavnia Aimennalls Milwaukee

Columbus Boy Shines at Interscholastic Track Meet

A Columbus standout dominates the annual interscholastic track event with top finishes amid a crowded field of competitors. The meet features notable sprinters including Ralph Metcalfe and Chicago athletes, highlighting strong performances from Ohio entrants.

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Reds in First Win of Series

Cincinnati wins the opener as Cooney drives in Dressen from second for the decisive run. Aten injures his pitching hand, retires, and is tagged the losing pitcher. Four hits by Reds pitchers help erase an early two run Braves lead in the fourth and tenth innings.

REDS Cincinnati Boston Cooney Dressen Braves

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