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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1927

Page

2

McGraw Targets Trades After Giants Toughwest Swing

New York reports John McGraw plans a shake up after a rough Western trip. He aims to trade Hughie McQuillan to Cincinnati for Adolfo Luque or Carl Mays after a spiked pitch by McQuillan helped the Reds win. Also discussed are Kent Greenfield and Heinie Mueller as possible trades. Eddie Roush drops to seventh in the order following a slump.

New York John McGraw Giants Hughie McQuillan Cincinnati Reds Adolfo Luque Carl Mays McQuillan Dispatches Roger Hornsby Reds Zitzman Hornsby Kent Greenfield Heinie Mueller Cardinals Bill Southworth Eddie Roush

Ill. Man Invents New Ford Gas Saver & Quick Starter

Walter Critchlow of Wheaton Illinois patents a vapor gas saver and quick starter for Fords claiming 86 miles per gallon on the test vehicle and instant starts in all weather. The invention reportedly de carbonizes the engine and benefits other makes. He offers free advertising space and seeks county and local backers.

Walter Critchlow Wheaton TL Mr i County

Chillicothe McArthur Athens Bus Line Schedule

Eastern Standard Time departures from Athens at 6 15 A M 9 15 A M 2 15 P M and 8 15 P M to Hebbardsville Albany Wales Mills Prattsville McArthur Allensville Ratcliffsburg Londonderry Domes Cross Roads Chillicothe. Chillicothe departures at 6 15 A M 9 15 A M 2 15 P M 5 15 P M to Jones Cross Roads Londonderry Ratcliffsburg Allensville McArthur Pratteville Wales Mills Albany Hebbardsville Athens.

Athens Hebbardsville Albany Wales Mills Prattsville McArthur Allensville Ratcliffsburg Londonderry Domes Cross Roads Chillicothe Jones Cross Roads Pratteville

May Win Open at Oakmont in Wild Bill Mehlhorn Story

Bill Mehlhorn of Virginia 8S earns attention as a strong competitor in Oakmont Pennsylvania. He has chased the top title for years but has yet to claim victory, keeping readers watching for a possible breakthrough this season.

Bill Mehlhorn Bill Oakmont Pennsylvania

Fifteen Qualify for National Open Golf Championship

Chicago district qualifiers for the National Open include twelve from Chicago and three others. Francis Gallett of Milwaukee and Willie Hunter of Chicago tied for low honors with 144. Frank Thompson of Chicago was the only amateur among the 15 qualifiers with a 145.

Chicago U.P Park Ridge Francis Gallett Milwaukee Willie Hunter Frank Thompson

Sewell Brothers Highlight Cubs Report on June 7

Tom Sewell, brother of Luke and Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians, reported to the Chicago scene on June 7, signaling possible connections between the Sewell baseball family and current Chicago events.

Chicago Tom Sewell Luke Joe Sewell Cleveland Indians

Illinois Considers Banning Professional Wrestling

A Chicago legislative inquiry into boxing and wrestling spurs Rep. Harrisburg to propose a bill to bar professional wrestling in Illinois. Testimony from Bill Demetral alleged a wrestling syndicate influenced matches and coercion. Lewis Sandow and other wrestling figures attended but denied the charges. The hearing adjourned to next Monday alongside Cubs coverage.

Chicago Illinois Claude Rev. Harrisburg Lli Bill Demetral Strangler Lewis Ed White Lewis Sandow

Athletics Rally Past Cleveland 4 1 Behind Ehmke Mastery

Philadelphia June 7 The Athletics defeated Cleveland 4 to 1 with a revamped lineup. Ehmke allowed only a few hits through four innings and earned his victory as Buckeye faltered. Fox and Wheat produced key hits while Wheat's late catch saved multiple runs.

Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Buckeye Ehmke Connie Mack Poole Fox Bill Lamar Zack Wheat Wheat Mackmen Collins Cobb Simmons Jamieson Fonseca Burns J. Sewell

Records Expected As College Stars Meet In Chicago

Chicago June 7 Record performances are expected at the National Collegiate Meet as entry lists grow. The 100 yard dash should be closely contested with Kent Farley of Missouri matching the world record in unofficial time. Dooraboos of Kansas Cahel of Iowa Cooper of Michigan and others are anticipated to deliver standout hurdles showings.

Chicago A. A Kent Farley University of Missouri Dooraboos Kansas Cahel Iowa Cooper Michigan

Baseball scores from regional leagues

American League results show Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 1 and Chicago 10 Boston 2 as the only games. National League tallies include St Louis 6 Brooklyn 2, Chicago 4 Boston 3, Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 5. American Association features Indianapolis 3 Minneapolis 2 in 10 innings.

G. W. L. Pet York Senee Puitesvtpis Sepee Sence St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston L. Pet Pittsburgh Chicago Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Erreeee St. Paul Louisville Columbus Philadelphia Brooklyn

Muskogee Baseball Club Sold to Tulsa Western League

The Muskogee baseball club of the Western Association has been purchased by the Tulsa Western League club. The Tulsa club is owned by the St. Louis Browns.

Springfield Muskogee Western Association Tulsa St. Louis Browns

Pyle shifts to promoting tennis meets in New York

New York June 7. C. C. Pyle expands from planning a $50,000 Los Angeles to New York foot race to promoting the first open tennis championship matches. He popularized cash payments to players and helped elevate stars like Lenglen Browne Richards Kinsey. He says his aim is profits, not sports alone, and touts the cash approach despite USTA skepticism.

New York Los Angeles C. C. Pyle Pyle Mile Suzanne Lenglen Mary K. Browne Vincent Richards Howard Kinsey United States Lawn Tennis Association Charley Lindbergh

Ritela Aims to Break Schrubb Six Mile Record

Willie Ritela plans a summer push to beat Alf Schrubb's six mile mark of 29 minutes 59 4 5 seconds. He will compete in the Metropolitan A A U senior championships in July, seeking the record set in 1994.

New York Willie Ritela Alf Schrubb Metropolitan Schrubb

Red Sox Sign OSU Stars Tarbert and Karow

Columbus June 7 Arlie Tarbert outfielder and Marty Karow infielder two top all around Ohio State athletes will depart next Saturday for Boston to join the Red Sox They accepted terms at a meeting yesterday Bobby Quinn executive and Columbus men own the club Both players started for State for three years and will graduate this year.

Columbus Arlie Tarbert Marty Karow Ohio State Boston Boston Red Sox Boston Ball Club Bobby Quinn State

Stephenson Walks Cubs to 4 3 Victory in 11th

Riggs Stephenson delivered a first pitch single in the eleventh with two on to lift the Chicago Cubs over Boston 4-3. Hack Wilson drew an intentional pass to set up the decisive hit. Carmen Hill earned his sixth straight win as Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 7-5.

Riggs Stephenson Chicago Cubs Boston Hack Wilson Mogridge Wilson Stephenson Carmen Hill Pittsburgh Philadelphia Hill Phillies Ted Lyons Tommy Thomas White Sox Lyons Thomas Howard Ehmke Cleveland Indians Bob McGraw Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn McGraw

Woman hires messenger in fatal box delivery to orphanage

In Oxted England a box delivered by a messenger boy to Dareham Orphanage contained a live baby. The incident prompts investigation into the sender and motive.

Oxted Eng Dareham Orphanage

Grover Captures Fourth Annual Ohio University Golf Cup

Butch Grover won the 4th annual Ohio University golf tournament at Athens Country Club with a net 70 on 77 gross, aided by seven handicaps. Dr. W. W. Lee finished runner up with net 71, among about 24 players with local handicaps under Art Smith. The cup was awarded after college play ends and Grover’s third cup.

Brandon T Butch) Grover Ohio University Athens Country Club Grover W. W. Lee Athens Lee Art Smith William H. Herbert Department of Physical Education Butch Grover

Pauline Uczudun in two court suits over boxing fate

In New York on June 7 Pauline Uczudun the Spanish heavyweight faces two court actions. Al Mayer plans Boston suit to test Massachusetts boxing commission ruling that she must fight EBC Keegly. Tex Rickard claims contract and seeks injunction against Pauline Herry Wills bout approved by the New York boxing commission.

New York Pauline Uczudun al Mayer Boston Maggachusetts Boxing Commission Pauline EBC

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