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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1930

Page

9

Athens Kittenball Schedule Revised by Managers

Eight-team league at Athens City Hall approves a six week first round from Monday to August 1 with a second schedule to follow after the first round. The winner of round one faces the second series winner for the championship. Three college players per team. entrance fees paid. new balls and bats ordered.

Athens Conference of Managers Athens City Hall Althaveci Saewaun Edward Sharp Robinson Brothers Beckley Clothiers Clothiers Garage Messenger Earl Williams Paul Gates Anager Rufus Putnam

Ohio State women golf championship set at Scioto

The eleventh annual Ohio State women’s golf championship was announced by Mrs. George R. Hedges. The event runs July 7 at the Scioto course with an 18 hole qualifying round and four flights based on handicaps. Consolo and non qualifiers flights provide additional rounds.

Columbus George R. Hedges Sciotto Scioto

Former Grid Star Returns for Alma Mater Summer Session

Howard Moritz, ex Ohio University backfield star, attends summer session at his alma mater. He leads elementary playground activities at Rufus Putnam Training School and teaches Theory of Play at the Men's Gymnasium. Since 1923 graduate, Moritz coached at Shaker Heights Junior High and was promoted to physical education director at Shaker Heights Senior High.

Howard Moritz Ohio University Rufus Putnam Moritz Shaker Heights Cleveland

Pythias and Knights Quoted in Summer League Schedule

The schedule lists Pythias versus Beckley Clothiers on July 28 at 5 30 p m and Knights of Pythias against Kappa Sigma Pi on July 30 at 6 30 p m Several matches run through August including Athens Printing Co against Atlanta Lumber Co and Robinson Brothers against The Messenger with July and August dates and times specified.

Une Robinson Piners Beckley Clothiers Kappa Sigma Pi Knights of Kias Athens Lumber Co Athens Printing Co the Messenger Robinson ‘Brothers Knights of Pythias Robinson Brothers Athens Lumber Company Athens Printing Company P. m. Robinson Brothers P. m. Robinson Knights of Pythias

Methodists win fourth game on Monday night

Kenneth Adair hit three home runs in four at bats to power the Methodists to a 6 to 2 victory over the Presbyterians. Ruthian Milne kept the hitters in check for the losers, while Bright earned his league leading fourth win.

Logan Kenneth Adair Methodists Adair Milne Bright Hood Westbrook United Brethren and Sparnow Webb

Senators Still Grip Second Place In League Standings

Columbus defeated St. Paul 18 to 38 to strengthen their hold on second place as Louisville led Kansas City 6 to 2. Milwaukee upset Indianapolis 6 to 2, while Minneapolis beat Toledo 8 to 6. Blues, Millers, Brewers sit sixth to eighth. no schedule changes.

Columbus U.P Louisville Colonels Kansas City Columbus Senators St. Paul Saints Milwaukee Brewers Indianapolis Indians Toledo Mud Hens Minneapolis Millers Saints Blues Millers Brewers St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo

Arch Weakley Sluggers to face Kiwanis Junior League pick

Arrangements were made for a ball game next Tuesday evening between the Arch Weakley Sluggers of Greendale and a team to be selected by Carl Bright from the Kiwanis Junior League. If the Fairground diamond is available the game will be held there. otherwise it moves to the Athletic Field.

Logan Arch Weakley Sluggers Greendale Carl Bright Kiwanis

Jones equals course record in British Open round

A F Bobby Jones tied the Royal Liverpool course record of 70 in his first round at the British Open championship in Hoylake England. He matched the number in the opening round, signaling strong form at the major event.

Hoylake Eng Bobby Jones

Baseball and League Scores Across Cities

Baseball results from American Association and National League with multiple city matchups. Scores include Columbus 18 over St Paul 8 and Boston 6 over Cincinnati 4, plus Chicago New York 17 and Cleveland 2 with other listless games and weather delays.

Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Chicago New York Cleveland Washington American Association Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis American League James Sated Wea Wbaes St . Mit Amity Minnea Otis San Milwaukee von Lestret Brooklyn Wee Louis Sameeess Washington St. Louis Detroit

Littler Named Athletic Head at Youngstown

Harley Dutch Littler longtime football star at Obie University becomes director of athletics and physical education at Youngstown East High School. He will supervise six coaches and four PE directors, including two women, starting next fall. Albert Jeffery, Ohio University 1929 graduate and former Peden’s Bobcat halfback, becomes Littler’s assistant at the same school.

Harley Littler Obie University East High School Yoestown Youngstown Ohio University Seuwth High East High Albert Jeffery Jeffery Peden Hays Owo Toledo Dutch Minacle

Porat Stribling Heavyweight Bout Postponed In Chicago

Otto Von Porat and W L Young Stribling will fight in Chicago Friday night but a postponement request was denied. Stribling Sr cited a slight hand injury. Illinois Athletic Commission upheld the Chicago promoter and kept the date.

Chicago Otto von Porat W. L Stribling Georgia Pa” Stribling Sonsas Ilinois Athletic Commission Chicago Sirm

Twilight Baseball League Organizing Meeting in Athens

Athens plans a Twilight Baseball League meeting Friday night at City Hall led by Ed Sharp to organize teams from outside Athens. Umpire recruitment and expanded schedules are planned with bleacher expansion to accommodate crowds. attendees include former Twilight League figures from Athens and nearby teams.

Twilight Baseball League Athens Ed Sharp Athens City Hall Edward Sharp Sharp

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