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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
7
Athletics first baseman Foxx leads the American League in batting with a .415 slugging percentage. He has driven in 42 runs and is praised for his impact in the line at first base. Foxx began as a catcher, but Connie Mack moved him to first to boost the lineup.
Europe waits as May Schmeling faces Paolino Uzendun in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Yankee Stadium. The winner may join Gene Tunney’s successor race, possibly meeting Sharkey in September, with general opinion leaning to Schmeling as a future champion despite Paolino’s persistent mauling style. Betting odds were 6 to 5.
Val Picinich, Brooklyn catcher, hit a decisive home run with runners on to lift the Robins over the Giants 12 to 10. Philadelphia Athletics swept the Red Sox 2 to 1 and 8 to 2. Mackinen's lead widened the American League pennant race to ten games as New York's game with Washington was rained out. Walter Stewart blanked the Indians 8 to 0 after Cleveland won 10 to 7 in the opener. Eleven runs in the seventh propelled the Tigers toward a strong start.
Mamaroneck New York June 24 Bobby Jones of Atlanta is the favorite for the national open at Winged Foot. He has played five rounds in under par on the Mamaronack course and shot 71 in practice. Other leading contenders include Walter Hagen Horton Smith Johnny Farrell Harry Cooper and Billy Burke.
Boston Braves crushed the Chicago White Sox 14 to 2 before losing the second contest of a doubleheader to the Phillies 5 to 4. Burt Shotton’s club then recovered to win the nightcap 4 to - with strong pitching and late offense guiding the verdict.
A welterweight collector reclaims a pair of shoes once worn by the famed lightweight Joe Gans. The items, tied to the historic fighter, represent a link to early 20th century boxing lore and the sport’s heritage.
American Association games show Kansas City 5 Columbus 5 and Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 4. National League results include Boston 5 Philadelphia 4 and Brooklyn 12 New York 19 in 10 innings. American League matchups list Cleveland 16 St Louis 7 and others with rain in New York at Washington.
Chicago detachment notes foreign and U S entries for world championship roster rating races starting August 3 at the new Chicago stadium. Sandusky and other teams file daily entries to compete across events from a half mile to ten miles in distance.
The schedule features American Association games with Louisville at Columbus Milwaukee at Minneapolis Kansas City at St Paul Indianapolis at Toledo Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis Washington at Boston St Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit New York at Philadelphia.
Hollywood mourns as Strongheart, celebrated police dog star of European battle films, dies at age 12 after months of illness despite operations. The renowned canine captivated children worldwide and had recently undergone surgery.
Idaho produces top national jockeys with three fourths of the leading riders starting there. Notables include Vatora Karl Sande Ivan Parke Albert Johnson and Monte Edwards who began their careers in Idaho.
The Athens Mos recreation ball nine from Athens meets Nelsonville Friday night in Nelsonville. A previous tie 2 2 was halted by rain weeks ago. Messenger ace Parts is expected to start. The Nelsonville nine is among the strongest in the Hocking Valley and a close game is anticipated.
Valtitoere amateur and nenipre players paused league action to honor Francesco Matsel, a longtime mentor now serving as manager of Ortolew. The tribute game featured defensive focus and team solidarity as a mark of respect.
The second day at Wimbledon saw three Americans, Francis T. Hunter, John Van Yn, and Edith Cross, eliminated from the singles events while others advanced. International players including Mrs I Schomburgh Germany Helen Will and Flaviera Clesie Aussem of Germany also moved on in the women's draw. In men's singles, Naren Von Borotra and Jean Boussy progressed, with Cochet and J De Bugelet also reaching the third round.
June 24 Cleveland guardian Sewell will play his 1,000th consecutive game for the Indians at Detroit. The shortstop turned third baseman joined Cleveland late in 1920 from Titus Alabama after Everett Scott set the mark for consecutive games with the Yankees.
Princeton takes a 7 up victory in the golf championships match play stage. Joe ton wins the team title after a tight contest with Yale Dunlap of Princes lafying medal wit 150 Maurice Mé s qyetown, defend, two strokes behind Ohio State. A 7-79-16 first ten.
Rain halted tonight's Hoosier matchup at Ta hit. The elvantic nerve otperville event saw delayed action as teams postponed the 100 toll race amid weather disruptions.
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