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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

9

Walker's shift to heavyweight targets title fate

The article traces Mickey Walker leaving the middleweights to pursue the heavyweight crown, noting his past title wins and mixed record against top heavyweights. It asks whether he can become champion, despite not defending titles strongly in prior reigns. It also covers a doubleheader where the Cleveland Indians swept Boston Red Sox 13-0 and 10-0, with Burns and Burnett notable, and a rundown of hitters.

Mickey Walker Mickey Bod Z Summons Meldies Jack Delaney Tommy Loughran Delaney Walker Jock Shorhey Harry Grebo Pittsburgh Fao Joe Dunder Benois Pete

Burke Cox and Wood Earn Cup Qualifier Spots

Burke, Cox and Wood secure positions in a cup qualifier after a round on the par 72 course. The event determines additional American draft members for the Ryder Cup team with several players posting solid scores and near-misses.

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Fragmented baseball score notes with unclear names and errors

OCR fragment lists players and actions such as hits, home runs, and baserunners with numerous typographical mistakes. It mentions bases on balls and innings but contains many garbled names and uncertain details, suggesting a partial box score or game recap.

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Senators Sweep Detroit As Athletics Split With Browns

In a twin bill day in the American League the Washington Senators defeated Detroit twice to pull within a full game of pace-setting Philadelphia Athletics, who split a doubleheader with the St Louis Browns to close the gap to two and a half games. Brown and Yankee notes pepper the recap with other scoring details and a slate of doubleheaders across leagues.

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Van Ve Wattles Quarterfinals Set at Portland Invite

Miss Virginia Van ie of Chicago was to meet Miss Pegy Wat Buffalo in the Portland Invitational women's golf tournament quarter finals today.

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Billiards Hand Chevies Fall to Recreation Billard Outfit

Twilight League leaders McFarland Chevrolets suffer first defeat of the year as Recreation Billard wins 2 to 1 in three frays. Swyers, Rasp and Porter spark the upset with key hits and runs, while Pfieger and Rhoades contribute for the challengers. Multiple innings feature walks and single hits amid a rain delay.

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New Minister To Deliver First Sermon In Carthage

Coolville June 14 Kev Howard Warner pastor of Carthage Presbyterian Church will preach his first sermon at the Carthage Church this Sunday afternoon He recently faced a nervous breakdown while studying at Princeton University and comes to Carthage with a paused pastorship and new assignment

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Max Schmeling Fights Way to Early World Title

A historical account details Max Schmeling starting boxing at 19, training at Sport Club Colony in Rahheim, and earning a world heavyweight title after intense bouts including a decisive win and encounter with Dempsey. It notes his European titles, later world championship at Yankee Stadium, and training with notable figures.

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Unclear Scorecard Recap With Team Batter Numbers

Fragmented OCR shows multiple innings scores, batter names, and team pairings across games. Mentions Detroit Washington New York Chicago Minneapolis and Milwaukee with partial lineups and infield notes. Readable items indicate American Association context and game-by-game battering details and substitutions.

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