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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1930

Page

11

Sharkey Fights To Keep the Title in America

Sharkey declares glory in staying American held title aims as he fights Max Schmeling for heavyweight championship at Yankee Stadium next week. He accepts a reduced guarantee to ensure the title stays in the United States and stresses his American identity despite Lithuanian roots.

Sharkey Itle America Rangeburg N. Y Glory Jack Sharkey Max “Eling Germany Bostonian New York State Dempsey Tunney Willard Johnson Jeffries Fitzsimmons Corbett Phil Scott Schmeling

Cubs Battle Despite Loss of Two Stars

The Cubs fight on despite the deaths of Pit Carlson and the loss of Roger Hornsby as they defend their league title. Teachout pitched a 15 to 2 win over Boston, while other teams also won with stars out and key games shaping the pennant race. Dodgers, Cardinals, and Yankees all posted decisive results as Ruth hit his 17th homer and Ferrell notched his eighth win.

United Press Chicago Cubs Carlson Roger Hornsby Carlton Horns Cubs Teachout Boston Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Almons Jimmy Dykes Max Kop Kes Il Clark Brooklyn Oe Pittsburgh Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Wash Senators Detroit Babe Ruth Peasan New York Chicago White Baneys Ebley Ferrell Weland Indians Boston Red Sox Peter Benton York Giants Ginnati Reds

Columbia Favored For Big Regatta Draw

The Intercollegiate Rowing Association announced the lane drawings for the Poughkeepsie varsity race on June 26. Columbia drew the ninth lane and Washington the eighth, with outside lanes favored by winds over the Palisades. A record 92 crews are entered in the Regatta, matching 1929.

York Umbie Washington Pacific Poughkeepsietta Intercollesi Rowing Association Alumbia Massachusetts Tech

Derby Day At Epsom Downs Draws 500000 Spectators

England crowds pack the grass bowl for the 51st Derby run. Diolite, owned by Sir Hugo Hirst, opens as favorite with rivals Rustom Pasha Blende M Silver Flare Ballyferis among backers. The 18 horse field vies for a $47,890 first prize amid cool, dull dawn and good track conditions.

Epsom Downs England Downs British Isles London Diolite Hugo Hirst Aga Khan Rustom Pasha Blende M. Lord Astor J. S. Courtauld Daniel Dixon Ballyferis

Baseball Scores And Schedule From Wednesday Games

In the American Association Milwaukee beat Milwaukee 9 in a high scoring result. National League action saw Brooklyn 6 over Pittsburgh 5 and Chicago 15 over Boston 2 with St Louis 11 Philadelphia 10 and New York Cincinnati 1. American League games had New York 13 over Chicago 7 and Cleveland 8 Boston 3. Washington 8 Detroit 4. Upcoming games list Kansas City at Columbus and several cross league matchups including Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at Boston.

American Association Volode Milwaukee Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association Kansas City Columbus Toledo St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis Merican Association Wen Leouisville St. Fant Sane Eelunvas ATS Indianapalis Sane Sig iNansas City Vu — Oy Rth Tate Louis Besten

Carnera Set to Clash With Christner in Detroit Bout

Primo Carnera will face Meyer K. O. Christner in Detroit as the Italian giant tests his power against a sturdier foe. Christner, a former rubber worker turned fighter, is famed for his durability and has battled top contenders, promising a tougher test for Carnera than his prior matches.

Detroit U.P Primo Carnera Italy Meyer K. O. Christner Akron Primo Christner

Leading Batters and Sluggers from the 1930 Season Statistics

United Press summary of 1930 baseball stats through June 3. Robins Herman leads in games and runs while Rice of the Senators and Hogan of the Giants post high batting totals. Ruth slugging for the Yankees appears in home run notes along with several other top sluggers and hitters across multiple clubs.

The United Press Pet Herman Robins Rice Senators Hogan Giants O’doul Phillies Pt. Waner Pirate Ruth Yankees Wilson Cubs IG Berger Braves Klein Herman Frederick Terry Jascateiesn Ib Shhe Baa Merman Frisch Cardinals

Methodists Beat Catholics 12 to 6 in Kiwanis League

Logan June 4 Methodists captured first place in the Kiwanis Junior League by defeating the Catholics 12 to 6 at the Athletic Field. The Catholics started strong with four walks and a hit to lead 4 0 but Bright settled down as he allowed only one more run. Methodist hitters then exploded for 12 runs, five in the fifth, with standout hitting from Baker Alien and Bright. Innis initiated a near triple play for the Catholics in the third, but a miscue and ensuing throws kept the inning alive. A double play from Alien to Baker helped halt a late Catholic push.

Logan Methodists Atheletic Field Bright Methodist March Baker Alien Innis Ewart Walsh

Edith Depps Lumpkin Wins Divorce in Portsmouth Court

Edith Depps Lumpkin, 20, is granted divorce from Roy Lumpkin, 22, in Common Pleas Court Portsmouth. She accuses extreme cruelty and gross neglect. She regains maiden name with no alimony. Lumpkin to pay attorney fees. Married January in Greenup Kentucky. husband in Texas and to play with Portsmouth Spartans.

Portsmouth Edith Depps Lumpkina Common Pleas Court Roy Lumpkin eGpreia Tech Star Greenup Lumpskin Texas Portsmouth Spartans

Alumni Golf Tournaments Set at Athens Country Club

Ohio University announces annual alumni golf events during commencement week at Athens Country Club. The women play Friday in a 9 hole medal handicap tourney for a 15 inch silver loving cup. Edna Way last year won the Alumnae cup. The men compete Saturday in an 18 hole medal handicap event with a 4 inch river cup awarded to this year’s winner. Entries open to graduates former students and faculty. notify Art Smith and Williams.

Ohio University Athens Country Club Clark F. Williams Alunt Edna Way Charles Woodworth BM. Covert Williams Art Smith

Tennis Stars Off On Quest Of Davis Cup

America’s 1980 Davis Cup team travels to Europe to play in the London and Wimbledon championships starting June 16 and 23, with George M. Lott Jr. John Doeg John Van Tion Wilmer Allison Berkeley Bell and Gregory Mangin aboard, before facing the European zone winner in the inter zone finals July 18 to 20.

New York U.P America Europe United States Warion George M. Lott, Jr Chicago John Doeg Santa Monica Calif John van Tion East Orange N. J Wilmer Allison Berkeley Bell Austin

Local notes and visits from area residents

Syracuse resident Adeline McBride returned from a week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs George Parker of Pomeroy were guests of Elizabeth Hazeltine and Lou Taylor. Donald Holter of Akron visited several days. Rev Beecher Morgan will open a tent meeting near Hendrick Store. Junior High School work delayed by material shortages. Lenore Campbell rehired as first grade teacher at North Jackson. Margaret Lawrence and Olivier Rolling family of Columbus visited Memorial Day with Mrs Ann Mainwaring and George Smith of McKeesport Pa. Marie Houdashelt to undergo tonsil operation late week. Fred Shumway is 41.

Adeline McBride Columbus George Parker Pomeroy Elizabeth Hazeltine Lou Taylor Donald Holter Akron Beecher Morgan Hendrick Lenore Campbell

Local Social Roundup From Huntington And Nearby Areas

Mrs Mary Karr and family hosted visitors from Huntington and Nease Settlement on Thursday evening. Jefferson residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Neylor and son Howard stay with local relatives. Misa Belle Carleton recently visited Letart. A group including Mr and Mrs Avery Roberts and others went to Long Bottom for Memorial Day. The Wellece family plans to move to Steubenville for graduation events at Steubenville High School with Miss Evelyn Lee. They will also visit Warren Akrom and Columbus before returning.

Mary Karr Misa Marcia W. E. Kare Huntington W. Va Ida Kare Nease Settlement Clarence Neylor Howard Jefferson Ind Misa Belle Carleton Avery Roberts W. F. Bartels A. J. Karr Clinton Arthur Mies Marcia Karr

Eagle Ridge Area Social Notes Highlight Local Families

Eagle Ridge residents and friends spent Sunday with relatives and neighbors across Oak Hill Bowmane Run Glouster and Columbus. Notable visits included Archie Tuttle with friends, Roy Wolf and Virgil McElroy at the agriculture meeting, and Gloria Jean Orr returning from Cleveland.

Archie Tuttle Columbu William Warner Harry Morrison Racine John Morrison Mary Spenger Leaterland Henry Frederick William Singera Guy Singers Eagle Roy Wolf Virgil McElroy Columbus Charlie McElrroys William T. Anthony Bowmane Run Gloria Jean Orr Cleveland Marl Trussel Alta Frederick Hallie Holter Glouster H& Father Samuel Holter William Wolf John Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olumbia Carnera K. O. Christner Toonerville By Fontaine Fox Alumnii Syracuse Eagle Ridge Workman U. S American Cigar Co United States Department of Agriculture
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