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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
11
The article notes Washington climbing near the league lead as Crowder Manush and Shires join the team. Shires debuts with three singles in a victory over the Chicago White Sox, marking a strong start for the new lineup and a warning to rivals.
United Press report notes Washington with Alvin Crowder Heinie Vianush and Art Shires debuting for the Senators in a 3 1 win over Chicago. Crowder held the Sox to four hits, Shires went 2 for 4 as New York Yankees beat Detroit 5 4 and Babe Ruth homered for the Yankees. The Athletics moved 14 games ahead of Washington as Grove pitched 11 hits allowed in a 2 1 win over Cleveland.
In Chicago, Stribling a 6-5 choice to beat Otto Von Porat before a 23 000 crowd at Chi B stadium. Stribling carries a red hand and weighs about 210, while Von Porat about 265 pounds. Experts say Von Porat must knockout to upset the favorite as both boxers are fit and the box office looked strong with few tickets left.
In Cleveland at the Ohio State tournament held at the Tennis and Racquet Club Ganzger, last year's junior winner, faces No. 1 seed George Igs of Chicago in a fourth round battle. Earlier, Ganzger beat Edton 6-0 6-1 and Steve Les 6-0 6-1. Kings, holder of the National Championship, advanced with 6-2 6-3 over Bill. Kirk Reid remains in singles alongside champ, with eight seeds still in contention.
St Paul moved into a firmer hold on second by rallying to beat the Columbus Senators 10 to 9. Slim Harriss homered in the eighth to supply the decisive run after eight early St Paul runs. Toledo stayed tied with Columbus despite a 7 to 4 loss to Minneapolis. Louisville fell to Kansas City 8 to 5 as Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 5 to 3 tightening the margin for fifth.
On the Thames at New London Yale and Harvard oarsmen set for a large crowd in the 79th Yale Harvard race day. Morning events include two mile freshmen and junior varsity races while the four mile varsity from Bartlett's Cove to the railroad bridge closes the program. Yale’s unbeaten varsity led by Ed Leader is favored to win after Harvard’s lone victory in nine years.
The Dallas Club of the Texas League announced the acquisition of Grover Cleveland Alexander, longtime Major League pitcher. Officials said his salary will be the highest in the history of the Texas League.
American Association results include St Paul 19 over Columbus 9 and Kansas City 45 over Louisville 8. National League games Cincinnati 3 beat Brooklyn 0 while Chicago 10 topped Boston 4. Several rain or wet ground notes and multiple American League matchups listed with standings and next games.
Crooksville selects, with five straight wins, face Glouster Reds at American Legion grounds Sunday at 2 30 pm. Glouster si team has edged fast opposition in eastern Ohio. Crooksville battery Jones Ray and Johnson. Glouster battery Taylor Mudrie.
Archie Compston, British pro, shot a 68 in round three to lead survivors with 215, breaking Royal Liverpool course record. Bobby Jones stands second at 216 after a 74. Fred Robson trailed with 272, Horton Smith at 238, Don Moe 223, and Leo Diegel 218 in a tight Open field.
Detroit crowd of 16,600 watched Johnny Risko defeat Paulino Tzeudun over 10 rounds to reaffirm himself as a top heavyweight contender. Risko said he is ready for another shot at Max Schmeling and plans to train hard for future fights.
National Broadcasting Co. announced a blow by blow radio broadcast of the Von Porat versus Young Striking fight from Chicago. The nationwide hookup will start at 10 o clock Eastern Standard Time tonight.
United Press statistics for games through Thursday June 1 list the top hitters by average and power. Notable figures include Klein of Philadelphia, Ruth of New York, Gehrig of New York, and Herman of the Dodgers, with leading categories in runs batted in runs and hits.
Athens Twilight Hard-Ball League organizers will finalize plans at a 7 30 PM meeting in Athens City Hall. Edward Sharp director of recreation says teams from Athens and nearby areas are invited to send managers to join the league.
Summer activities for City Playground were outlined by Howard Moritz playground director. Activities include athletic games self testing games stunts tag and rhythmic games for various age groups. Leaders Jean Cameron Alfred Milner John Brammer have prior experience. The site near Ohio University Training School will host elementary children from 4 46 to 6 00 p m with swimming water sports crafts camping hiking and storytelling.
A 21 year old youth collapsed at Olentangy Park after a six round bout with Isrwin Grace in front of about 5 000 spectators at the annual Letter Carriers picnic. Wilbur Clark who earned 10 dollars for the match remains unconscious and is said to be suffering from exhaustion as doctors report.
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