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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1928

Page

9

400 M Hurdles Record Broken by Iowa Star

Iowa City reports Frank Cunel of the University of Town flash set a new world record in the 400 meter hurdles at the A A U Midwest meet with 53 4 10 seconds. The meet saw multiple records fall as Baird Doane College broke the American 400 meters dash mark, and other events including the hammer throw, high jump, and javelin showcased strong performances by Midwest athletes and entrants from Illinois and St. Louis.

Iowa City U.R Frank Bob) Cuhel University of Town Flash A. A. U. Midwest Cunel Sweden Loomis A. C Amr Baird Toya Alf Doane College Gordon Neny Lapp Iowa Yidlight A. C St. Loui Cockrevil Dash Man Huggard Weldon Graceland College Lamont Thee Ray Conger Illinois A. C Towa State College Hash Firami Fray Conger Illinois Iowa State Deil Ioawa A. Co Santa Ostoor Firat Patek Speers Lowa Edree Conger Hooper Cockrell Seneth Haworth Iullamore Firet Parwald Towa Jowsa Roberts Jows Tistance Canby Boyer Sehjat Jownity Tirst Yonas Secant Dally Werminister Conlegie Fiien Haggard Mreadlight A. C. St. Lewis Conrad Winenn Minn Brank Drake New Midwest Cahel Reay Chicago Taylor Grinnell Headright A. C Lefler Bfi Tarks

Poincare Near Triumph in France Plan to Stabilize Francs

Paris June 23 Premier Poincare submitted to the Chamber of Deputies a plan to stabilize the franc at 25.52 to the dollar and 124.20 to the pound as he aims to restore France’s war torn finances. The plan is expected to be approved by both chambers tomorrow, signaling near triumph.

Paris U.P Poincare France Chamber of Deputes Chamber of Deputies Senate

Giants Star Eddie Roush Quits McGraw Regime

Eddie Roush, $20,000 star of the New York Giants, walked out before a double-header with the Phillies and condemned the McGraw team’s rule as czarist. He said detectives shadowed him while with New York. Philadelphia, June.

Eddie Rousch New York Giants Phillies McGraw New York Phildadelphia

Babe Ruth Homers Twice for 27th This Season

At Yankee Stadium on June 23 Babe Ruth hit his 273rd career homer and second of the day off Danny MacFayden in the fourth inning of a Yankees Red Sox doubleheader. He also belted his 25th of the season in the first game off Septremier with the bases empty.

Ankee Stadium New York Babe Ruth Danny MacFayden New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Ruth Septremier

Ward’s Misfortune Shrinks Major League Career

Erin Ward, once a promising baseball talent, played only three games for the Cleveland Indians this season before being waived unclaimed. Former teammate Roger Peckinpaugh had brought Ward to the Indians as a utility man, but three costly errors in his brief major league run ended his stint. Goose Goslin’s arm decline also dominates AL chatter as reports debate the cause of his injury and the impact on the team.

Erin Ward Cleveland Indians Wardie Roger Peckinpaugh New York Chicago White Sox Peck Indians Ward Giants Yankees Polo Grounds Big Boy Philadelphia Jimmy Voxx Mike Cochrane Sammy Hale Athletics Joe Hauser Goose Goose Goslin Bob Reeves Bucky Harris

Hancock Sinks With Final Two Holes In Open

Olympia fields witnessed Roland Hancock falter on the last two holes of the national open as Bobby Jones and Johnny Farrell led a gripping finish. Jones and Farrell pushed him to the final score, with Farrell surviving a tense playoff bid to contend for the title.

Roland Hancock Frank Getty United Press Olympia Fielp Ill Olympia Fields Detroit Une George H. Kojac New York Thej Wilmington Johnny Farrell Kojac Caroline Bobby Jones Atlanta America Hancock Walter Laurier Cincinnati Walter Hagen Chicago Paul Wyatt Uniontown Kojuc Laufer Ion Quaker Ridge Sweryuus Huuuieur Young Hancock Willie MacFarlane Bill Leach Overbrook Henry Ciuci Connecticut Jones Bobby Bobby Cruickshank Inwood Willie McMarlane Worcester Farrell Johnny

Garage Defeats West End 9 to 4 in Logan League

In a Friday game the Garage exploded for eight runs in the first two innings to beat West End 9 to 4. Tolbert pitched well for West End, while Canty and Roberts led the Mechanics offense with timely hits. In Logan, three games are set for the roaming week with postponed matches rescheduled: Franks vs Garage, West End vs East End, and East End vs Franks.

Tolbert Canty Roberts Doublg Columbers Juergenmeier Bateman West End Logan East End

Toro Wins Latonia Derby in Kentucky Distance Run

Toro, trained by E B McLean, won the Latonia Derby run in Kentucky today for a $25,600 added purse. Galahad, owned by Phil Reuter, finished second with Pigeon Hole, owned by Hal Price Headley, in third. Toro led most of the way and was kept under restraint until late when Ed de Ambrose urged him clear.

Latonia B. McLean Toro Phil Reuter Galahad Hal Price Headley Pigeon Hole Mclean Speedster Galshad Edde Ambrose

RisK0 Bout With Godfrey Postponed Again

New York June 28 A scheduled heavyweight clash between John Risko and George Godfrey was postponed for a second time due to bad weather Promoter Willibert Fugazy said the fight will take place at Ebbetts Field on Wednesday night June 27 Risko is among the top heavyweight contenders while Godfrey recently earned fame with a one round knockout of Jim Maloney and a win over Paolina Uzendun. the pair in the same ring where Jack Sharkey once sensationally derailed Harry Wills could see Risko again press for a decisive victory over the ponderous foe

New York U.pe Johnny Hisko George Godfrey Wullbert Fugazy Ebbetts Field Risko Jim Maloney Paolina Uzendun Jack Sharkey Harry Wits Weutal Propure Kisko Boston MacFayden Berry Pennock Moore Campbell Collins Jack Delanty Paolino Uzu Jack

Baseball Scores with National League matchups

A dense recap of baseball scores across leagues with New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago, St Louis, Washington, and Detroit games. It lists runs by inning, pitchers, and notable scorelines from multiple doubleheaders and separate matchups, reflecting a packed baseball slate and assorted game results.

New York Philadelphia Genewich Hogan Benge Lerain Aldridge Fitzsimmons O'‘Farrell Ferguson Brooklyn Boston Vance Deberry Brangt Taylor Washington Ehmke Cochrane Jones Marberry Ruel Phila Walberg Cochrane Lisenbee Kenna Chicago nAn Detroit Noo Agg Faber and Crouse Gibson, Smith, Holloway and Woodall Cleveland St. Louis Buckeye Lersen Sewells Antry Gray and Sehang

Leading golfers in tourney at Kansas City, Mo

At Lakewood club in Kansas City Missouri the mid American golf tournament opens with 117 of the top American professional and amateur players plus several noted foreigners. Prize money totals 6500. Major entrants include Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Tommy Armour Wile Hunter Leo Diegel Bob McDonald and Chick Evans. зарубежные звезды include Rufus Stewart BR Burton Archie Compston and Aubrey Boomer.

Kansas City Lakewood Club Middle West Olympia Fields Chicago Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Jonny Farrell Tommy Armour Wile Hunter Leo Diegel Bob McDonald Wild Bill" Mehlhorn Missouri Valley Bobby Jones mid-America Chick Evans Rufus Stewart BR. BR. Burton Royal Wimbledon Country Club Wimbledon England Archie Compston Aubrey Boomer

Boxing and books mix as readers shun prize fights

A column argues readers can enjoy a good book at the library for free rather than pay for a boxing log or prize ring. It mentions the Pyle Grange partnership dissolution, a morning derby dispute, and Commissioner Brower urging Mr Rickard to provide $3 casinos for a Tunney Heaney exchange, criticizing the spectacle.

Pyle Grange Pyle Grange Brower New York Boxing Commission Mr. Rickard

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