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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

6

Altitude May Affect Men in A A U Meet Denver July

Coaches from the eastern colleges warn national A A U athletes will face harder breathing at Denver 2800 feet above sea level. Middle and long distance runners may struggle more than sprinters and field performers. Early acclimation on arrival is advised to preserve performance and avoid record breaks.

Denver Philadelphia Johnny McGee Bowdoin College East Pacific Coast

How They Stand And National League American League Standings

Baseball standings show teams with wins losses and percentages. Notable leaders include Philadelphia and New York in the American League and Chicago and Pittsburgh in the National League with recent results from Monday through Wednesday games across multiple venues.

Dry Killer For Murder Trial In Minnesota

Efforts to convict Emmett J. White, a border customs patrolman, for the 1920 killing of Emmett Virkula in International Falls, Minnesota, will proceed in court with Judge J. J. Brown presiding and County Attorney David Hulbert prosecuting. White has support from treasury officials who exon erated him.

Emmett J. White Emmett Virkula International Falls Minn Virkula Minnesota J. J. Brown White David Hulbert Ciry U. S Treasury

Northwestern to test double-number system this fall

Dick Han ley, Northwestern football coach, will trial the double-number system this fall. Stanford, Washington State and other teams tested it last year and report it helps fans identify players more easily.

Dick Hanley Northwestern Stanford Washington State

Making Guesses About Schmeling Paolino A Real Rash Venture

The column analyzes the Schmeling Paolino bout, weighing Schmeling’s past foes like Risko and Dempsey parallels against Paolino’s toughness. It notes Paolino’s hard hitting style and Risko loss, and considers Sharkey as a potential pathway, suggesting the bout as a big money chance for a bold entrant.

Max Paolino

Columbia Wins Intercollegiate Rowing Title at Hudson Regatta

Columbia's varsity crew triumphed in the turbulent Hudson regatta to take the national intercollegiate title. The Washington boat placed second, while California and MIT faded after a stormy four-mile race. Syracuse and Cornell suffered capsizes or disqualifications as the rough water took its toll.

Poughkefplief N. Y Columbia United States Old Man River Columbians University of Washington California Massachusetts Fech Syracuse Cornell New York Dick" Glendon Hudson Washington Navy

Scoreboard roundup As Athletics edge Red Sox in tense win

Ed Rommel drove in the deciding run for Philadelphia as the A's beat Boston 5 4 to extend their AL lead. Detroit crushed Chicago 13 4 while Cleveland’s sluggers powered a 10 4 victory over St Louis. Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 8 4, Brooklyn swept New York 8 2, and rain halted Philadelphia vs Boston after 2 2 innings with Boston leading 2 0.

Kansas City Sesees Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis .S Louisville Columbus Milwaukee O St Hi Pittsburgh Escisses Chicago Cececesses Detroit Cccssseae Cleveland Washington Boston Gane St. Louis CN. L A. Ai Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Brooklyn New York Chiccaro Pittsburch Philadelphia Gomes St. Louis Chicago American Association Philadelpphia Cincinnoatt Ed Rommel Philadelphia Athletics Mackien Boston Red Sox A’s New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Urban Faber Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Phillies Braves

Pyle to face labor board on unpaid wages

Promoter of the trans continental footrace Pyle must appear before the State Labor Commission in July to answer five charges of unpaid back wages by members of his troupe. Attorneys secured a continuance by arguing debts were incurred in Texas where the five were dismissed and the local commission lacked jurisdiction. Flor ence A. Carr Scotty Findel Ernie Mack and Leon L. Spencer filed the charges.

Los Angeles U.R Pyle State Labor Commission Tyle Texas Florence A. Carr Scotty Findel Ernie Mack Leon L. Spencer

Notable coaches discuss plays and backfields for fall

Chick Meehan cites NYUs 16 plays last year and limited use of six. Knute Rockne touts two strong backfields and a solid line. Jock Sutherland plans to quit teaching to focus on athletics and alumni contacts. Durst recalls Babe Ruth replacing him after a stroke. Tommy Loughran comments on Der Schmetteing versus Taoline.

Chick Meehan New York University Knute Rockne Notre Dame Jock Sutherland Pittsburgh Dental College Durst Yankee Tommy Loughran der Schmeteing Klein T'aoline

Schmeling and Uzcudun Ready for 15 Round Yankee Stadium Fight

In New York on June 25, Max Schmeling and Paolino Uzcudun completed intense training in preparation for their 15 round heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium next Thursday night in Lakewood New Jersey. Schmeling trained five rounds in secret while Uzcudun mentored by Pantine at Hoosick Falls. Schmeling rests tomorrow then travels to New York Thursday. Uzcudun will fly from Albany the same day.

Johnny Schmeling Czapp Max J Larry Gains Gypsy Daniels Dempsey Paolino New York Max Schmeling Germany Paolino Uzcudun Yankee Stadium Lakewood N. J Pantine Hoosick Falls N. Y Albany

Henley Regatta Opens To College Rowers

The American Henley Regatta has ended its former club only rule allowing many collegians and ex collegians to compete. The change broadens participation across universities and alumni crews.

Hagen Sets Open Course Record at Ridgewood Cleveland

Walter Hagen fires a 67 at Ridgewood in Cleveland to throttle a tough course as he prepares for the National Open at Mamaroneck New York. The British Open champion is favored to win the American Open at Winged Foot as he excels under pressure.

Ridgeswood Cleveland Walter Hagen Mamaroneck N. Y Hagen

University of Washington Nine Player Chuck Carroll Injured

Chuck Carroll All American half of the University of Washington nine endured two pitches hitting him a Charley horse and a sprained ankle while sliding into second base and lost some skin during the season.

University of Washington Chuck Carroll

Crowley to Retain MSU Staff After Appointment

Lansing reports coach Jim Crowley of Michigan State confirms he will keep Miles Casteel and Hugh Wilson on the staff. Crowley succeeds Harry Kipke who moves to Michigan as head football coach.

Lansing Mich Jim Crowley Cone Four Horsemen Notre Dame Miles Casteel Hugh Wilson Michigan State Crowley State Harry Kipke University of Michigan

Bottle Bat Heinie Groh Stance At Plate

Heinie Groh famously used a bottle shaped bat and stood with both feet pointed toward the pitcher in his batting stance.

Heinie Groh Towar

Betting Still Continues At Ravenna Track

Ravenna June 25 Betting under the contribution system prevailed at the track after the Portage County grand jury refused to indict Ed Bates a worker in a contribution booth The jury decision effectively declared the system not illegal and county officials cannot halt betting Governor Cooper threatens action against two other tracks and may urge the attorney general to file charges against the local track.

Ravenna Portage County Grand Jury Ed Bates Gilbert Bettman

Miss Melba White Hurt Hiking Near Logan

Miss Melba White, Carnegie librarian, convalesces at home from injuries after a fall while hiking and picnicking with library staff at Rock House near Logan. Several ligaments in her ankle were torn in the fall.

Melba White Carnegie Rock House Logan Miss White

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