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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

9

Slim Johnson Sets Pace In Open Golf Championship

At Oakmont Country Club in Hulton Pennsylvania Slim Harrison Johnson of Minneapolis led the Open after the third round as Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Bobby Jones and Harry Kooper trailed. Armour a strong third with 145 as thirty six holes remained.

Oakmont Country Club Hulton U PA Slim Harrison Johnson Minneapolis Oakmont Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Atlanta Bobby Jones Johnson Hagen Saranzen Harry Kooper Sacramento Tommy Armour Armour

Women Pairings Set For Mississipp i Golf Tournament

In Blue Hills, Kansas City today, upper bracket features Marion Turpie of New Orleans against Dorothy Klotz Pardue of Hibbing Minnesota along with O S Hill of Kansas City and I S Hayes of St. Louis. Lower bracket matches Miriam Burns Horn versus Frank Jaffray of Minneapolis and Virginia Pep of St Louis against Ann Webster of Leavenworth.

Kansas City Blue Hills Marion Turpie New Orleans Dorothy Klotz Pardue Hibbing Minn O. S. Hill I. S. Hayes St. Louis Mirian Burns Horn Frank Jaffray Minneapolis Virginia Pep Ann Webster Leavenwrth

Swim Marvel George Kojac Emerges as Weissmuller Successor

The New York schoolboy George Kojac is hailed as the likely successor to Johnny Weissmuller in sprint swimming. He has defeated Weissmuller in races and could aid Weissmuller in the Olympic championships next year as the United States builds toward the Games.

George Kojac Johnny Weissmuller New York Kojac Weissmuller United States

Boxing card options in Chicago feature two main bouts

Chicago boxing fans were offered a choice of two fight cards. King Tut and Mike Dundee, both 131 pounds, headlined with Sid Barraman vs Freddie Mueller in the top bout. Johnny Hill, the Filipino featherweight, meets Charley Goodman of New York in a separate main event.

Chicago King Tut Mike Dundee Sid Barraman Freddie Mueller Junior Weikers Johnny Hill Charley Goodman New York

Fliers Clarence Chamberlin and Levine Arrive in Karls­ruhe

Enthusiam in Karlsruhe greets Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine after their New York to Germany nonstop flight. They plan visits to the Zeppelin works and Dornier plant in Friedrichshafen before continuing to Stuttgart, Frankfurt and Bremen. Mrs. Chamberlin and Mrs. Levine sail to Bremen aboard the S S Berlin from New York.

Karlsruhe Germany U.P Clarence D. Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Friedrichshafen Zeppelin Dornier New York Lufthansa Friederichshafen Stuttgart Frankfurt Bremen Chamberlin

Lightning Strike At Golf Club Leaves Player Unconscious

Roy Harkness was unconscious for several hours after a lightning bolt struck a golf club in St Paul Minnesota during a rain delay.

ST. Paul, Minn Roy Harkness

Haines Delivers 5-0 Victory for St Louis

Yesterday Jess Haines pitched a two hit game guiding St Louis to a 5-0 win over the Giants. The Cubs tied the season record with eleven straight wins after a 12-5 victory by Pittsburgh over Philadelphia.

Jess Haines St. Louis Cardinals Giants Haines Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Phillies Boston Eppa Rixey Dazzy Vance Cincinnati Red Brooklyn Dodgers Ted Lyons White Sox Athletics

Whiskery Arrives in Chicago for Derby Prep

Whiskery the Kentucky Derby winner is scheduled to work in Chicago for the American Derby at Washington Park on Saturday. Dolan and Chance Shot, Belmont Stakes winner, may also arrive. Fred Hopkins seeks a jockey, with Whitey Abel a likely rider for Whiskery and Laverne Factor possible for Valorous.

Chicago U.P Valorous Laverne Factor

Flowers to Fight Chicago in July 4 Bout at Comiskey Park

June 16 Tiger Flowers former middleweight champion will meet Maxie Rosenbloom New York in the windup of a July 4 bout at Comiskey Park, Chicago it has been announced.

Chicago Tiger Flowers Maxie Rosenbloom New York Comiskey Park Charles Lanéte Io Hx Club A.alce Samm Baker Mineola Terris Joe Dundee Hudkins Wildcat Lincoln Col. Lindbergh Aura Hodkins Lindbergh En Terris East Side NCS Ruby Goldstein Oe Kaplan Jackise Fields Les Billy Wallace Cleveland Billy Petrolie Fargo N. D Boxing Commission

Pirates Purchase Joe Dawson From Louisville Colonels

Pittsburgh Pirates buy pitcher Joe Dawson who threw thirty straight scoreless innings for Louisville this season. He will report to the Pirates today after the deal was announced in Louisville.

Louisville Joe’ Dawson Louisville Colonels Pittsburgh Pirates Corsairs

Vance Bests Rixey In Pitching Duel As Robins Top Reds

Dazzy Vance pitched seven strikeouts and Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 2 to 1. Partridge doubled to spark a two-run seventh for Brooklyn, while Cincinnati scored once in the same inning on Dressen’s miscue and Butler’s bloop. Brooklyn's 6 hits matched Cincinnati’s 4, with Vance allowing four walks and Rixey none.

Cincinnati Dazzy Vance Eppa Rixey Brooklyn Partridge Robins Carey Herman Felix Dressen Butler Walker Critz Reds Vance Allen Rixey A. Stas A. Gy Carey Soo MS Sivsais Welter Eisen de Zitzmann Hargrave Wanninger Lirror Vertridge Pipp Crits Zitzmann Barrett Vagee Dixey Nehf

Appointment of Hornsby Not a Surprise Manager Change

John McGraw names Rogers Hornsby to succeed him as manager of the New York Giants, with plans to hand over control likely at season's end. McGraw, in his 25th year, aims for a pennant and World Series this year but faces a disappointing season and prior failed grooming of Frankie Frisch.

New York U.P John McGraw Rogers Hornsby New York Giants McGraw Hornsby St. Louis Eddie Roush Burleigh Grimes al DeVormer Harper MecGraw Frankie Frisch Fordham University Frisch

Wrestling trust accused in three groups split in U S

Martin Slattery of Omaha testified before an Illinois committee on wrestling fraud alleging a national trust dominates the sport. He said John Pesek, once managed by Slattery, was pressured to mortgage his home at Kearney to cover a forfeit in a match against Ed Strangler Lewis and guarantee a loss.

Springfield U.r—A America Martin Slattery Omaha Neb Ilinoia Slattery John Pesek Pesek Kearney Ed “Strangler Lewis

Studebakers to Meet Graysons Ray-Glas in Local League Clash

The Studebaker nine sponsored by Frank A. Moler company will face Grayson s Ray- Glas at the city playground next Tuesday at 6 pm. Two strong teams meet as a large crowd is expected. Studebakers include players McKinley Townsend Darnell Bolin Durst Matson Williams Gibson Wright Shirley Mowery Allen. A practice session is planned Friday on Mill street at 6 pm. Tonight Grayson s Ray-Glos oppose Athenean Brick of Nelsonville at 6 pm.

Studebaker Nine Frank A. Moler Studebakers McKinley Townsend Bill Darnell Bolin Durst Matson Williams Gibson Wright Shirley Mowery Allen Mill Street Grayson’s Ray-Glos Athenean Brick Company Nelsonville

McGraw’s Club Manager Contract Sparks Inside Debate

The text notes internal strife at a ball club where McGraw signed a three year contract last winter to remain manager. He is also vice president and one third owner, but that does not guarantee he will be held to the agreement amid disputes within the club.

McGraw

Lindbergh Joins Crowd at Benefit Boxing Show

Lindbergh attended the Mineola boxing show with about 400000 spectators for a benefit event. Main bouts featured Baker and Terris with Baker emerging as a leading welterweight challenger, while Lindbergh eyed future ties to the sport and aviation.

Children’s Day Services at Bates Church

Children’s day services were held at Bates Church at an unspecified evening hour. The event featured a program for local youngsters and guests, highlighting devotional activities and community participation.

Bates

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