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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

9

Ryder Cup Matches Open With Two Ball Foursomes

Great Britain and United States clash at Scioto course in opening Ryder Cup day. Compston and Willan lead for Britain while Hagen teams with Densmore Shute for the U S. Mitchell and Robson join third foursome as Whitcombe sits out. Weather and new ball favor offense, with insurance noted for the cup.

Olumbus Great Britain United States Scioto Compston Willan Johnny Farrell Gene Jong Walter Hagen Hlimself Densmore Shute Hagan George Arthur G. Havers Charles Whitcombe Abe Mitchell Fred Robson Leo Diegel al Espinosa Syd Besterbrook B. G. Whitcombe Eul Br Whitty Cox Armoricans Fred Pignon Sciote Pignon Fignon Gene Tunney Bobby Jones Grantland Rice Ted Husing U. S Worcester Mass Britain Moortown Bar

Meandering around Scioto during Walker Cup heat

Mitch's Musings describes a hot day at the Scioto Country Club for the Walker Cup golf event. The crowd, including famous players like Gene Tunney and Bobby Jones, endures sweltering conditions as stars sign autographs and compete in practice rounds.

Scioto Country Club Ar. Smith Mercury Lou Smith Art The Mall Enquirer Gene Tunney George White White Pauly Gallico New York News Hagen Diegel Cox Denny Shute Sarazen Johnny Farrell Diesel al Espinosa Farrell Beau Brammacll Tegel Leo Shute Horton Smith Billy Burke Graig Wood Whiffy Cox Bobby Jones Bobby Francis Powers Consolidated Press Jones

Incomplete Baseball Scores From Multiple Games

A scrambled box score roundup lists innings from several games featuring Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Detroit St Louis Milwaukee and other teams. Batter notes include player surnames Derringer Lombardi Jablonowski Gomez Jorgens Grube Pacehae Coch rrane Shores Sacdonald Rommel Walberg and Qochrans.

Chicago Eastes s—Baecht Hartnett Frankhouse Spohrer Brooklyn Derringer Wilson Vance Lombardi Zegoo Pittsburgh Phiadelphia Grace Dude Jey Davi Boston Clevelan Bline Berry Law,son Jablonowski Apge Washington Detroit Burke Fischer and Spencer Sorrell and Harworth Eves Gomez Vidin Arkins Jorgens Eka Faber and Grube Pacehae Ind Cochrrane Gray, Stiles Rome Philadelphia St_ Louis Shores Sacdonald

Chevies Top Electric Nine In Twilight League Clash

McFarland’s batters sparked a 12 run effort as the McFarland team defeated Southern Ohio Electric in a back to back win. Pieper collected two doubles and a single while Trace and Wise shared pitching duties for the winners. The matchup sets up a rematch tonight with Wolfe expected for McFarland and Schoonover on the mound for Electric.

Wolfe McFarland Schoonover M McFarland Faris Smith Potter Knight Walle Hottma Trace Dandi Hofman Schaunover Lockman Pfleger Wise Wolse Hages Arited Balse Wiseman Simm Tracettor Hite Winnin Trace Eg Iiimer Hashes

Max Schmeling to continue sparring ahead of Stribling bout

In Conneaut Lake Park Pennsylvania Hy Pr Bouts will continue for champion Max Schmeling until six hours before his fight with Stribling. Manager Jon Jacoba said Schmeling will box today tomorrow and Sunday, recess Monday, then spar again Tuesday and Wednesday before a rest.

Conneaut Lake Park Max Schmeling Stribling Jon Jacoba Jacobs Gach Schmeling Lilig

National League Scores and Schedule Highlights

Chicago dominates with a 9 to 1 win while New York improves to 10 and 3. Other results show inconsistent play across the circuit with Kansas City and Colum­bus in midseason form. Saturday matchups include Chicago at Boston and St. Louis at Detroit with Pittsburgh visiting Philadelphia. American League games feature Cleveland hosting New York and Detroit traveling to Chicago as action continues across the circuit.

New York Chicago Washington Jadespoiat FO Iertcan Association Kanass City Colimons Paul Foledo Ses Linnesnoirs Ywaukee Lowlaville

Stribling Targets Strike Fight Before Frarth Show

Stribling plans a decisive strike against Max Schmeling in a pre-Farth showdown at Geauga Lake. He believes a single loud salid punch can end the bout early, slipping through Schmeling's guard before five rounds. He boxed nine rounds before 3,000 fans, showing a fast workout and relying on a quick left jab as support.

Geauga Lake Wille Stribling Atrtes Max Schmeling Stribling

United Brethren Beat Catholics in Kiwanis Junior League

June 26 United Brethren defeated Catholics 11 to 9 in a Kiwanis Junior League game. Krannitz drew 17 fans from opponents but poor ball handling by his teammates led to a lopsided loss. Keller allowed five hits and received solid team support. Friday night Lutheran and Episcopal teams clash.

Logan United Brethren Krannitz Keller

Athletics Lose Two Tilt and Margin Pared to One Game

In New York June 26, the Washington Senators, aided by the St. Louis Browns, closed to within a game of the Philadelphia Athletics atop the American League. Detroit doubled the gap in one game, while the Browns swept two from the world champions, taking three of four. Yankees split a twin bill with the White Sox, and Boston beat Cleveland as Red Sox rookie Kline shone. In the National League, the Reds and Giants battled as Brooklyn and Chicago faltered, and Columbus edged St. Louis in the American Association standings remained unchanged as Louisville fell to Milwaukee.

York Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Hiladelphia Athletics Tohmson Phyadelphia Awa Ahha Ned Haifoan Athletics Yeaterday Detroit Dennis Wis George Farnshaw Earnahaw St. Louis Mack New York Yankees St. Luis Stit White Sox Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Kline Red Sox George Walking Chicago Brooklyn Fred Frankhours Cubs Sheely Braves Chuck Kiein Philadelphia Luckiess Pittsworch Pirates Duby Pirates

Lefty Gudat Leads Birds Past Apostica 6 2 Win

Special to The Slessinger Columbus reports Lefty Gudat hurled for the Birds in a 6 2 victory over Apostica sealing the series. An ace performance by Gudat supported by offense from Anderson and Desautela secured the win as the Birds moved into third place in the standings.

Lefty Gudat Columbus Red Birda Carkot ST. Paul Desautela Anderann Whieuer Gaudet Saert Whitehead Linpates Minneapolis Tod Maye Oon Toledo Maya

Frey in Front As Cincinnati Blanks Giants

New York reports Benny Frey dominating for Cincinnati in a 4 0 victory over the Giants. Frey allowed only two hits through five, then shutout the last three innings as Cincinnati tallying runs. The box score lists Mitchell Morrell and others in the pitchers’ effort with Frey earning the win.

Frey In Cincinnati Blanks Giants New York Bennie Frey Adenten Gianta Hers Yeutantay Noor Frey Cincinnati Douthut Toutock Sukefarth Marshall Sutita Tadatram Ifa Serene Ferry Teenie Jackson Farrell Gsm Afitchell Horee Mitchell Morrell Terry Runa Henurick Hendrick Pfi Frey Durother Han Durochre Cuccinella Flen Maas Vrey Mitchel Ax Schumacher Morred Umphee Moran Eutyrey Donnaily

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