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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

8

Berlenbach Stribling Light Heavyweight Title Bout Tonight

In New York tonight at Yankee Stadium Paul Berlenbach defends his light heavyweight title against Georgia challenger Stribling. Gate receipts are expected near a quarter of a million dollars as both fighters, evenly matched, prepare for a 15 round contest with strong advance sales and high fan interest.

Paul W. White New York U.P Yankee Stadium Paul Berlenbach Young Stribling Georgia Berlenbach Johny Risko Cleveland Sibling Risko Stribling Berlench Tex” Rickard Richard

Baseball pace slows as managers change pitchers often

United Press reports fans and owners fault long games as managers frequently swap pitchers. On June 1 and 2, 15 assessed games averaged two hours 11 minutes, well above a desired hour 50. Each pitcher change costs five to ten minutes, reducing potential innings and excitement.

Camel Smoking Sign of Friendship Theme Ad

An advertising message frames Camel as a symbol of friendship shared at home, clubs, offices, or crowded streets with the inviting line have a Camel.

Kirkwood Barnes Disqualified in Formby Golf Event

Joe Kirkwood and Jim Barnes were disqualified for a late start in the northern England golf championship at Formby. Englishman Robertson also faced disqualification. With Barnes and Kirkwood out, American players numbered seven as George Gadd led with 219 after a 73.

Liverpool U.P Joe Kirkwood Jim Barnes England Formby Robertson Barnes Kirkwood George Gadd Roehampton

Pittsburg Pirates Rally Echoes 1925 Season

Pittsburg again starts slow this spring then improves as the season progresses. The Pirates have won several consecutive games and sit only a few behind the league leaders after a weak early showing.

Pittsburg Pirates

Richards advances to final four in men's singles

Paris June 10 Vincent Richards reached the semifinals by defeating Baron Von Kehrling of Hungary as rain halted play yesterday and the final set went to Richards today 6 3. He will face Henri Cochet of France in the next round while Jean Borotra and Rene LeCoste meet in the other bracket.

Henry L. Farrell Paris Vincent Richards Baron von Kehrling Hungary Richards Henri Cochet France Jean Borotra Rene LeCoste

Delaney to Fight Lawyer Tomorrow Night in Detroit

Detroit June 10 Jack Delaney Bridgeport light heavyweight and former Berlenbach conqueror arrived today for a ten round bout with Detroit lawyer Bob Sage tomorrow night.

Detroit Jack Delaney Bridgeport Paul Berlenbach Bob Sage

Inspection of 4H Club Members in Union at Adviser Home

Yesterday Miss Anne Morgan from the Athens county health department examined 4H club members at Mrs. Rh. R. Barker's Union home. The health check aimed to assess welfare and compliance with club health standards.

4H Club of Union Rh. R. Barker Anne Morgan Athens County Health Department

Hewitt-Boden Baseball Beats K of P 25 to 3

The Hewitt-Boden team defeated the K of P men 25 to 3 on the playgrounds last evening. Spectators were amused as Hewitt-Boden eased by not exerting effort and even played tag with the losers at times. This marked the teams first appearance, and the showing did not reflect their strength.

Hewitt-Boden K. of P

Baltimore Orioles Face Challenging Season in International League

The Baltimore Orioles may encounter real opposition this season as the Buffalo Bisons push Dunn's team hard in the International League, potentially disrupting the Orioles long dominance and pleasing circuit observers.

Baltimore Buffalo Bisons Dunn Orioles

Scores and standings from a busy baseball night

Dazzy Vance struck out fourteen Reds in nine innings as the Robins won 4 to 3 with Bob McGraw earning the save in the tenth. The Pirates seized the NL lead by beating the Phillies 9 to 7 in ten innings. Thomas held the Athletics as the White Sox won 4 to 1. The Braves extended their streak to seven by beating the Cubs 6 to 8. Bill Sherdell powered the Giants past the Cardinals 4 to 2. The Indians topped the Senators 11 to 5 in a high scoring game. The Yankees rallied to defeat the Tigers 8 to 4, and the Browns' 18 hits powered a 6 to 4 win over the Red Sox. London note: a junior clerkship exam candidate defined R S V P as Royal Society of Violin Players.

Dazzy Vance Robins Reds Bob McGraw Pirate Phillies Thomas Athletics White Sox Braves Cubs Bill Sherdell Giants Cardinals Indians Senators Yankees Tigers Red Sox St. Louis Browns

Harvard Has Yale To Beat To Win Big Three Baseball

Harvard needs a Yale victory to complete the Big Three championship after a 10 to 1 win over Princeton. The scoring showed Harvard's big innings: 1 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 2, Princeton's 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8. Barbee, Derham, Henry, Goeltz, Kellogg, Rankin and Lewis contributed for Harvard.

Harvard YALE Princeton N. J Barbee

Bassler Injured in Detroit Loss to Cleveland

Johnny Bassler, star catcher for Detroit, broke his left leg sliding into first against Cleveland and will be out for several weeks. He had been the club’s top receiver and also contributed strong at the plate.

Detroit Johnny Bassler Cleveland Bassler

Jockeys Suspended for Unsatisfactory Riding in Aurora

Three riders Jay Roberts H Church and L Picton face suspension for unsatisfactory riding at a Chicago area track. In golf news Jim Barnes the British Open champion sets a notable European record by completing 20 rounds without exceeding 80 per round over five seasons his best 70 77 79 74 totaling 300 to win last year.

Aurora, Ill Jay Roberts H. Church L. Picton Jim Barnes Long Jim

Man Pleads Guilty to Carnival Gambling Booth

C L Ford pleaded guilty to operating a gambling booth at the Richland avenue carnival. Justice of the peace Carl Porter fined him 50 dollars plus costs this morning. The affidavit was filed by E C Mariner.

Richland Avenue C. L. Ford Carl Porter E. C. Mariner

Wimbledon Seat Sale Manifests Great Interest

London June 10 United Press Ten days before Wimbledon opens it is hard to obtain a season seat costing 150 dollars though it was released for 20 dollars. The surge of tennis enthusiasm drives the demand as top players like Rene Lacoste appear while partners and some great Americans are absent.

London United Press Tilden Johnson Rene Lacoste Borota Suzanne Lenglen Elizabeth Ryan Joan Fry Eileen Bennett

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Caer Ia Staibling Beal Eneugh Wisunu Lamborn Pavilion Glouster R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N. C Kirkwood and Hewitt - Aden A. OF P Royal Society of Violin Players AME Wimbledon Beckley’s Hart Schaffner Marx
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