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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

9

Eagles Fall 2-0 to Ray Glas in Twilight League

Barstow Graysons top Eagles 2-0 at city playground in a game slowed by few hits. Ray Glas pitched well, with the deciding run scoring on an Eagles error in the second inning and Kranyik, Bartels, and Coepe each contributing run-scoring moments as Barstow completes a low-hit victory.

Eagles Ray Glas Barstow Graysons Baseball Am Ray Glos Mgst Trisby Coepe Frisby Carlin Bartels Rife Doolittle Grigsby Wise Smith Knox Whitlatch Lowry Russell Coope Rollister D. Wise Kranjik Kollister Chesser Ritew Put Kranyik Kolfister KE. Wise Lef E. Wise Arlin Se Eagles Igsby Heerseesesese eoCornates Ray Losmith Ecedorcemesce Ceesecemees Pranyin Eoomoesecomes Evececoessece Oncece OO Day Hewitt Boden Va Jostens

Homerometer Tracks Ruth Home Run Pace in 1921

The Homerometer reports Babe Ruth, the Behemoth of Bingville, aiming to surpass his 1921 record of 59 home runs. By July 15 1921 he had 35 rounds against his credit, with daily updates for fans tracking Ruths progress.

Babe Ruth Bingville Messenger Ruth

Old Star Pitcher Alexander Sent Home for Training Violation

Grover Cleveland Alexander a longtime pitcher for the Cubs was placed under suspension for breaking training rules and ordered to return to Chicago. Manager Joe McCarthy condemned the act noting Alexander had not pitched or reported to workouts recently, harming the club. Alexander, 16-year major league veteran, was part of a 1918 Phillies-to-Cubs sale for 50000 dollars and had his best year in 1915 with the Phillies.

Philadelphia Grover Cleveland Alexander Chicago Cub Joe McCarthy Alexander McCarthy Boston Bill Killifer Phillies Chicago Cubs

Yale Harvard freshman race canceled over honor violation

The annual Yale Harvard freshmen race was canceled after Yale crew members violated the honor system during an examination at Gales Ferry. The race had been set for the morning of June 25.

New Haven Yale

Ralph Sampson Athletic Coach Leaves Pomero y

Ralph Sampson, longtime athletic coach and manual training teacher at Pomery High School, will leave this week for Columbus with his wife to take a new position. He has led some of the best teams in the school’s history during a three year stay.

Pomeroy Ralph Sampson Columbus Sampson

Cuyler Drives Pirates Past Boston for NL Lead

Yesterday Kiki Cuyler powered the Pirates to a 6 3 win over Boston driving in four runs and extending his hitting streak to 22 games. The Cubs won 4 1 over the Phillies despite 17 hits. Chicago beat Washington 3 2 on a perfect squeeze by Falk and Kamm in the sixth.

Kiki Cuyler Pirates Boston Pittsburgh Cuyler Cubs Phillies Falk Kamm Chicago Washington

Single Home Run Marks Opening Day In Baseball

On opening day only one home run was hit across both leagues. This marks the first day with a lone homer after two previous days also featuring a single long ball.

Yale Harvard Regatta Cancelled at New London

Announcement by the Yale Athletic Association states the annual Yale Harvard regatta at New London is cancelled. Six freshman oarsmen are placed on probation as a result of the decision.

New London Yale Athletic Association

Still Climbs New York Stock on June 17

United States Steel Common stock prices rose in New York trading on June 17, with market activity led by industrials and steel sector optimism. Analysts noted steady demand and supply constraints supporting gains.

New York U.P United States Steel

Wimbledon jubilee draw flags strong women and men fields

The Wimbledon jubilee draw sets Suzanne Lenglen to face Miss Mary Browne in the first round of the women's singles as Helen Wills may be absent. Rene Lacoste leads the first quarter in the men's singles with Howard Kinsey in the second while Vincent Richards and Henri Cochet head the third and Jean Borotra the fourth.

London Mile Suzanne Lenglen Mary Browne Helen Wills Miss Browne Suzanne Rene Lacoste Wimbleton Howard Kinsey Vincent Richards Henri Cochet Richards Paris Jean Borotra France

American Women Enter Wightman Cup Challenge at Wimbledon

American women tennis players faced British stars in a two day Wightman cup event at Wimbledon. Absence of Helen Wills due to appendectomy and limited turf practice since Paris hard court championships favored a British win.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Wills Miss Wills Paris

Record stock soars to all time high at 139 8 8

The stock moved up to a record high price for all time on the exchange today, selling at 139 8 8, a gain of 5 8 over yesterday's close.

Stock Exchange

Baseball Scores From The National and American Leagues

Rainy weather affected games as Minneapolis hosted a National League double header with Columbus 10, Maine City 7, Toledo 9, Milwaukee 6. In the NL Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 and New York 6 to 3. In the American League Chicago beat Washington 3 to 2.

American Association Go Columbus Maiine City Oledo Milwaukee Minneapolis National League Ten Peston Chicago Phildelphia New York Washington

Baseball matchups listed for major cities across leagues

Columns show scheduled games with teams in Kansas City Milwaukee Soville Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Smeeny St Louis and AMERICAN Vencus Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago Washington St Louis. The notes imply a busy slate of intercity fixtures across multiple venues.

American Association Kansas City Milwaukee Soville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul New York Ittsburgh Boston Chicago Smeeny St. Louis Brook American Vencus Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit York Ashington St. Louis

Mike Godman Tops Columbus District Championship Qualifiers

Mike Godman, Columbus Country Club champion and former Franklin County title holder, led the qualifiers at the Columbus district championship at the Elks course with a 77 to win medalist honors.

Mike Godman Columbus Franklin County Elks

13 Year Old Jockey Wins Ohio Race In Easy Fashion

Urbana crowd of 5000 watches Robert Vallery 13 drive Dewey Forbes a 38 year old pacer to 2 15 4 in a two heat race at an all county picnic. The last half finishes in 1 05 4 and the feat is hailed as unequaled in Ohio racing annals.

Urbana Robert Vallery Oscar Vallery Ohio Dewey Forbes Howard Martin

Wimbledon Tourney Draws Youthful Star

London June 17 The youngest contestant ever entered at Wimbledon appeared in today's draw Hetty Nuthall aged 15 or 16 drew Miss Elliott of Australia as her first opponent Betty is among the English entrants.

London Wimbledon Hetty Nuthall Miss Elliott Australia Betty

Hogue Hurt in Electric Wire Incident

TRA B. Hogue, 87, former major league pitcher for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Nationals, was seriously burned while working on an electric wire Wednesday in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Tra B. Hogue Hogue New York Yankes Philadelphia Nationals

Milwaukee Loses Streak as Toledo Ends 21-Game Run

Milwaukee, June 186 Toledo halted the 21 game winning streak that Milwaukee had built for the Class A. A. league after beating the home club. Casey Stengel managed the Milwaukee squad, famed for troubling lefties, but the Nationals record of consecutive wins remained under threat only briefly before Toledo clinched the victory.

Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Columbus Casey Stengel

Marietta Star Reports Walker Joins Senators Roster

Kansas City on June 16 Carl Walker Marietta College star outfielder signed by Columbus joined the Senators here today. Haas a Kansas City semi pro pitcher also added to the club roster.

Kansas City

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