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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

11

Mitch's Musings on Baseball Gossip and Oddities

Column notes chatter about Bobbie Quinn of the Red Sox facing TV and radio experiments, a telegram offer from a Chicago station, and quotes his witty reply. It also covers Elford Dink Nelson's golf shot at Mims course with George Feth, Harold Wise in Athens, and assorted sports juxtapositions including Detroit Tigers trivia and other golf/open references.

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Defeat Browns 8 7 Earnshaw Tops Ferrell A's Win

In New York on June 15 Western teams opened a two week East invasion. The Athletics beat the Browns 8 7 as Lefty Earnshaw out pitched Wes Ferrell. Bluege’s ninth inning triple extended Washington’s winning streak to 12 games. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 2 0 behind Clark in a shutout. The New York Giants and Cubs faced pitching questions as the circuit began heavy travel.

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Favor Sarazen To Repeat in Western Open

Gene Sarazen opened defense of his Western Open title as 100 plus golfers entered. Threats include Walter Hagen, Dutra brothers, Ed Dudley, and Olin Dutra. Weather and greens affect scoring with guesses around 273 to 294. eighteen holes of medal play scheduled Thursday and Friday, then 24 hole final Saturday.

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Mrs Mallory and her husband injured in Alto accident

New York June 18. Mrs Franklin Mallory and her husband, former tennis star Molla Byurstedt, were treated in a hospital after a taxicab collision with a car driven by Francis J Ward of St Paul. Mallory suffered a fractured ankle and possible skull fracture. Mrs Mallory had facial lacerations and two broken teeth. Both were reported to be progressing satisfactorily.

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Kaws Triumph Over Birds in Weird Fracas

In Columbus on June 18 the Kansas City Blues edged the Red Birds 9 to 7 after ten innings to sweep the series. Kaws scored twice in the tenth to seal the win as both teams erupted for seven and nine runs respectively. Home runs by Innes highlighted a bizarre exhibition with errors and miscues throughout the ten inning tilt.

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Unclear OCR Fragment on Golf Club Fit and Mechanics

Fragment discusses selecting a length for a club and swing mechanics. Mentions natural grip, toe resistance, thigh movement, ball contact, and foot placement. Contains many garbled terms and potential mis-reads, making precise details uncertain.

British Cup Team Plans Long Itinerary and Matches

The British Ryder Cup squad arrives in England and schedules a long tour. After a pre competition match in Columbus they head to Detroit for a game with Midipin FOG A&A players. They then plan a July meeting at Bryn Mawr and a Canadian tour ending in Manitoba.

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Ball Club Appeals Bennett Case in Court Fight

Chicago June 38 The Big Theouis Browne have appealed the recent decision of Federal Judge Walter C Lindley upholding Commissioner Landizin declaring outfielder Bennett a free agent. Phil Golla owner of the Browns and the Milwaukee American Association club announced their intention to continue the challenge against Landis as dictator of baseball.

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Southern Ohio Downs Recreation In Twilight League Opener

In a windy opening twilight league game at the city playgrounds, Southern Ohio Electric defeated Recreation 7 to 4. The contest featured three timely hits by Southern Ohio and solid fielding as both teams began the season with mixed plays and early scoring.

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Stribling to Fight Schmeling If He Wins Title

Pa Stribling declares his son Willie will defend the title against Max Schmeling if he wins. Training resumes at Conneaut Lake Park as Stribling plans regular workouts and fights in July. Schmeling trains nearby, boxing all rounds and sparring to prepare for the defense on July 3.

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Schedule of American Association and League Games

A garbled listing shows schedules for national and American leagues with matches across cities including Boston Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Philadelphia Chicago New York St Louis Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland and others. The fragment mentions venues Loule Boston Philadelphia and urban centers with teams such as St Louis Indianapolis Louisville and Minneapolis.

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Dempsey Chosen to Referee Baer Bout in Reno

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will serve as the referee for the Max Baer versus opponent bout in Reno Nevada.Dempsey accepted the assignment at the request of Baer and the opposing team, aiming to ensure a fair officiating hand for the match.

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Newark Lightweight Upsets Hill in Semi Final Bout

Ian Renan of Newark defeats Freddie Hill of Fortameath in the semi final rounds. Lewes Weed of Zanesville beats BM Harris of Dayton in three rounds.

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