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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

9

Primo Carnera Defeats George Godfrey In Fifth Round

Primo Carnera overcome a knockdown to win by four in the fifth round of his fight with George Godfrey. The Italian showed potential despite an earlier stumble and is viewed as advancing toward heavyweight prominence.

Primo Carnera Godfrey Frank Getty United Press Philadelphia Talian George Godfrey Primo Thera George Mnegro Carnera St. Berna

Carnera Beats Godfrey In Tumultuous Round Bout

In a rugged match Primo Carnera outlasted James Godfrey after a series of fouls and stoppages. Godfrey was disqualified for a groin blow as Carnera showed improving form. The bout ended amid controversy with Carnera’s rising endurance and measured jab prevailing late.

Baseball Stats Lined Up From June 28 Games

United Press compiles June 28 results with leaders in home runs runs batted in and hits. Notables include Ruth Yankee s, Klein Phillies and Simmons Athletics among others. The report notes a boxing moment where Campolo weighed 229 and Rug girello 205 and was counted out by referee Joe O'Connor.

The United Press Pisher Cards Klein Phillies Simmons Ath Ydpaul Pr. Waner Pir Ruth Yankees Witaga Cubs Fevecers Berger Hiein Ieee Ae Gehrig Campolo Joe O’connor Ruggirello

Campolo Keeps Rising with Knockout Win in Ninth Bout

Vi rio Campolo won his sixth pro fight in the United States by stopping Salvatore Ruggiello of Italy in the third round at Javes Field. Campolo showed a powerful punch but still lacks refined footwork and feints as he advances toward a hoped title shot. Ruggiello was floored twice before referee halted the bout at 2 minutes 10 seconds of the third round.

George Prima Arera Odfrey Loxting John Reilly Carra Primo Godfrey Big George Carnéra Boston Virio Campolo Ubt Salvatore Rugzirlo Italy Javes Field Camlo Herrific Amora Rugegirello

Return Bout Is Probable Between Schmeling and Sharkey

Madison Square Garden vice president Frank Bruen hopes to clear the last hurdle for a September bout at Yankee Stadium. Schmeling would only fight if freed from manager Arthur Bulow, with Bruen securing Bulow’s 20 percent stake and arranging release papers to be signed.

New York Frank Bruen Madison Square Garden Max Schmeling Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Schimeling Arthur Bulow Bruen Bulow Meéline

Baseball Standings and Monday Results Across Leagues

National and American League tables show team W L and winning percentage with Philadelphia and New York near top. Monday results include Minneapolis 4 Columbus 7 and Toledo 14 St Paul 4, others feature tight pennant races and upsets across cities like Detroit Boston Chicago and St. Louis.

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Zaleski Defeats Columbus Team In Straitsville Baseball

In a hard fought Sunday game at Zaleski Hayes starred for Zaleski as the home club racked up 12 hits and forced six Columbus errors. The visitors managed four runs on nine hits with Gibson and Park shining for Columbus in a four to four tie.

McArthur Zaleski Columbus Hayes New Straitsville Straitsville Gibson Bremen Martin's Brown Colum Swaim Ting Invaders Smith Graves McNamee Bremen AB Bighouse Keller Saleski Fanciaco Fatty Go Ivsine Lenhart Martin Rarick Zeleski Olof Carlon Clemens Odale Dune Zaleski AB Yi Tamar Colman Ef McVey Ef Winlters Jb McGraner Vernon O'Leary Brooks Sersweerbexes McCuade McQuade Peaeenedoearace Columbus Nevesaee Csssseersersnees Hock

Robinsons Win at Kittenball in Opening Game

Robinson Bros defeated Beckley's 18 to 17 in a slugfest to open the Kittenball League season. Fourteen home runs powered the game behind Rufus Putnam Training School as Beckley's led 9–8 after four, Robinsons tied 17–17 in the seventh, then won with a late rally. Spanish Show meets Kappa Sigma Pi next at 5 30 p.m.

Robinson Bros Beckley’s Rufus Putnam Training School Gaston James Beckley Boys Robinsons Robinson Iafelice Papiitan Russell Kappa Sigma Pi Beckleys ANP Lagagis Dues Atsanes Cook F James Siaehacets Ee Prinor Begyos Avisensia Woods Ana Gates Edesepcatetes

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Columbus Club Crippled by Injuries in Loss to Minneapolis

Columbus suffers a fresh wave of injuries as Purdy Mic Key Devine and Morehart join Este Crabtree on the hospital list while Minnesota leads 7 0 in the contest. St Paul’s losing streak ends as Toledo Mud Hens rout 15 6, solidifying third place with 18 hits.

Columbus Minneapolis Senators Purdy Mickey Devine Morehart Este Crabtree Toledo Mud Hens St. Paul's Hens

Glouster Reds Dominate Crooksville 17 1 Inning Summary

Glouster Reds crushed Crooksville 17 to 1 as Speedball Taylor allowed only three hits through seven innings. Big Sam Withem led the offense with two homers and a double, Koehler added a double and two singles, and Robak collected three singles.

Glouster Glouster Reds Crooksville Selects Big Sam Withem Crooksville Speedball Taylor Adams Withem Koehler Robak Rooksville Pierce Vanatta Lyman Gatchel Litnomar AGGMS Molnar Cittivisss Erssence Taylor Anderson

Branon and Simons Help Milwaukee Brewers Collapse in Lopsided Loss

Branon and Simons powered a 19 to 4 defeat of the Milwaukee Brewers, Louis tallying runs to secure a dominant victory. The two hitters combined for a steady offensive outburst as Milwaukee fell behind early and never recovered.

Branon Simons Louisvile Milwaukee Brewers

Twilight League OpensIn Athens County With Two Sunday

Mayor Robert S Wood will toss the first ball opening the Athens County Twilight League with a Ray-Glo versus Chauncey Coal Miners game at 6 PM Edward Sharp Athens recreation director announced bleachers for 300 and parking for 150 prepared a drainage system to prevent rain delays The second game features Southern Ohio Electric Nine vs Coolville at 6 PM Friday night.

Athens County Robert S. Wood Ray-Glo Chauncey Coal Miners Edward Sharp Athens Sharp Southern Ohio Electric Nine Coolville

Toledo hosts opening round of state amateur championship

June 24. The cream of the state amateur golfers begin 18 holes of qualifying at Toledo Country Club for the James M. Cox trophy. Trials conclude tomorrow with match play to follow Thursday through Saturday.

Toledo Toledo Country Club James M. Cox

pennant race tightens among Athletics Senators and Yankees

The American League pennant race narrowed to a duel among the Philadelphia Athletics, Washington, and New York teams led by top contenders in the chase for the pennant.

Philadelphia Athletics Washington New York

Moody Defends Wimbledon Title in Center Court Match

Defending champion Mrs Helen W. Moody plays Fraulein Krahwinkel of Germany in the Wimbledon women’s singles match at Center Court in London on June 24. The match continues the defense of Moody’s title at the championships.

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Wasted Energy Measured in Golfer’s Drive Study

Carnegie Institute of Technology students measure golf swing energy with a drive of 805 yards and 2200 pounds of club to ball impact. The experiment quantifies the force transmitted during contact.

Carsnegia Institute of Technology

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