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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

9

Woodworth Wins OUW Asia League Alumni Golf Tourney

Ohio University athletics progress reported as stadium and track work advance. Alumni Golf Tourney at Athens County Club ends in playoff with Woodworth beating Grover after tied scores. Groundwork includes concrete pours, sod plans, and track cinder base. officials expect better facilities and intramural use.

Woodworth May Grover P Aept Ohio University Athens County Club RB. T. Grover Charles Woodworth Grover

Baugh and Dawson Win Fourth Round Matches in British Amateur

H Baugh of Birmingham Alabama, an Oxford Rhodes scholar, defeated Joshua Crane of Brookline Massachusetts three up and two to play in the fourth round of the British Amateur Golf Championship. John Dawson of Chicago also won his match, beating E P Kyle of the Malay States five and four.

Sandwich Ping H. Baugh Birmingham Ala Oxford Joshua Crane Brookline Mass Baugh Grong John Dawson Chicago E. P. Kyle

Hard to steal on catcher Mickey Cochrane from Athletics

Philadelphia Athletics catcher Mickey Cochrane is renowned for preventing base runners from scoring against him. He also played college football, showcasing his versatile athletic background.

Mickey Cochrane Philadelphia Athletics

Nekola Rumored to Join Yankees for Key Series

Frank Nekola Holy Cross College pitching ace is rumored to join the New York Yankees for the June 21 series opener against the Philadelphia Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Secretary Ed Barrow denies knowledge of a deal while Commissioner Landis reportedly confirmed a contract. Nekola had won 11 straight games and reportedly declined a $20,000 offer from the White Sox.

New York U.P Frank Nekola Holy Cross College New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Yankee Stadium Nekola Holy Cross Boston College Ed Barrow Yankees Landis Chicsee Miller Huggins Yale Huston College Chicago White Sox

Thompson Captains Montana State Basketball Team

Cat Thompson, celebrated college basketball star, will captain Montana State's basketball squad next season, signaling leadership for the program.

Thompson Montana Cat" Thompson

Consistent Coast Rowers Set For Intercollegiate Regatta

Poughkeepsie June 13 U P Nine leading crews from the Pacific Coast converge at the Hudson for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta. California and Columbia draw the most interest as Stanford Oregon and Washington fleets join in the race. Dick Glendon leads a focused California squad while Columbia’s crew logs heavy practice on the river.

Intercollegiate Rowing Association Oregon Aggies Stanford University Far West New York University Army California Washington Columbia Dick Glendon Hudson Golden Bears

Spindly Legged Juvenile Becomes Turf Sensation in West

Chicago dated June 1 reports West Frankfort youth Paul Neal, a 100 pound high school graduate who left studies to pursue jockeying. He rode five straight winners at Washington Park, two days included, turning a $2 parley into about $1,300. Once facing one favorite mount, he now rides in three races as a sought after rider.

Paul Neal West Frankfort

Pirates Rally Past Giants on Grant Ninth Inning Hit

George Grant of the Pirates delivered a ninth inning single to overcome the New York Giants as Pittsburgh surged from behind. Mel Ott misplayed a ball allowing Traynor to score, while Burleigh Grimes remained undefeated in the Pirates win.

Mel Ott Grantham Traynor Giants Burleigh Grimes Pirates Grimes

Cadets Favor Football Over Lacrosse at West Point

Cadets rate football as the top sport at West Point with lacrosse as the second choice. The preference ranking highlights football's lead over lacrosse among academy athletes.

West Point

Stein Griggs Joins Orioles as Catcher After Albright Run

Stein Griggs, former captain of Albright College’s baseball team, has joined the Baltimore Orioles as a catcher. The move positions Griggs to advance to the majors after leading his college squad with noted leadership and solid defensive skills.

Stein Griggs Albright Baltimore Orioles

Ten Princeton football letter winners to graduate this year

Ten athletes who earned letters in football at Princeton University will graduate this year. The group includes senior players who contributed to the team during their college careers and are set to receive their degrees alongside the rest of the class.

jPrinceton

How They Stand In Split Scorers As Mixed Results

Standings show multiple games with teams like St Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville New York Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati and St Louis amid mixed results. Several matches report wet or muddy field conditions affecting play.

St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Wet Grounds Nittsaburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Grounds American Association Loutaville Loulaville Toledo Vetee Gar Pittsburgh Heston

Cleveland Beats Washington 4 to 6 Behind Morgan and Fonseca

Morgan and Fonseca each had three hits as Cleveland defeated Washington 4 to 6. Morgan collected a single a double and a triple and drew two walks for a perfect day.

Morgan Fonseca Cleveland Washington

Moeller Jr Throws 140 Feet Discus to Break World Record

Kid Moeller Jr of Oregon University recently hurled the discus 140 feet to set a new world record, surpassing the recognized mark and boosting the program’s standing in track and field.

Kid Moeller, Jr Oregon University Inch

Obstacle to Athlete Overcome Promising Career Advances

Beating early mobility limits, Nelson Le grand from Worcester Main Academy shows athletic drive by readying to enter Columbia University in fall after two years as a football and baseball standout. In Chicago a note recalls AR Whiskery, Derby winner, returning to track for the American National Handicap on July 1, now owned by C. A. Stone after once belonging to Harry Payne Whitney.

Ling Nelson Legrand Lowell Masa Tey Columbia University Worcester Main Academy Chicago

Boxer Lesw Marriner Defeats Jack Dorval in Ten-Round Bout

In Chicago on June 13 Marriner who finished at the University of THibeta and later entered boxing defeated Jack Dorval of Pennsylvania in a ten round fight. Marriner was traveling on a sen.

Chicago U.P Lesw Marriner University of Thibeta Teeta Jack Dorval Pennsylvania Marriner

Home Run Leaders and Totals Across Leagues

Yesterday's homer listings show Simmons and Gehrig tied at one apiece for top daily honors. National League total 278 homers, American League 195, overall 468.

Dorval Near Tie For Heavies Title As Porat Fight Looms

In a sensational context Jana Dorval presses for a title tie with Von Porat, a leading middleweight heavyweight prospect, months after an injury to Porat. The chase centers on the heavies crown and Dorval’s claim to the bout.

Jana Dorval von Porat

Crowd Expected for American Derby in Chicago

Chicago officials forecast a large turf crowd at Washington Park for the annual American Derby with a $50,000 purse. Three year-olds headlined by Kentucky Derby winner Clyde Van Dusen, installed as favorite at 2-1, faced possible shifts after late betting and holdout by Willie Garner.

Chicago Washington Windy City Clyde van Dusen van Dusen Willie Garner

Pierce Praised as Best Fielding Shortstop in Fort Worth League

Fort Worth players hail Pierce as the top fielding shortstop in the league. teammates and coaches cite his quick reflexes and accurate throws as key to team defense and competitive edge this season.

Oxes Way ‘Pierce Fort Worth

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