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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1933

Page

2

Burke Helps Americans Avert Ryder Cup Rout In Foursomes

Billy Burke cements a one hole victory with Ed Dudley to lift the U S team from collapse in the Ryder Cup foursomes at Scioto. The article notes Burke's luck turning after a late miscue and recalls his prior comeback at Columbus two years earlier. It also profiles young managers Joe Cronin and Bill Terry facing early success with disrupted clubs.

Billy Burke Gene Sarazen Burke Ed Dudley Columbus Scioto

Trolling Triangle Aids Angling In Summer Heat

A fishing tip describes the trolling triangle with three points: reel line, lure, and sinker. By tying the sinker to the triangle with a weak line, anglers save line on the reel, as the sinker breaks away if snagged. The lure rides above the bottom, reducing tangles and improving lure action.

Amarino Wins by Disqualification in Cincinnati Bout

PR George Amarino of Newark defeats Eddy Jacobs of Indianapolis by disqualification in the second round after Jacobs, subbing for Henry Hook, is ruled to have gone down without being hit. Smoky Maggard of Dayton wins the eight round semi final over Charley Light.

Cincinnati George Amarino Newark Eddy Jacobs Indianapolis Jacobs Henry Hook Wayne Ind Smoky Maggard Dayton Charley Light

Madame Dunbar Predicts Carnera Outpop Win Over Sharkey

New York June 27 Primo Carnera is seen winning from Jack Sharkey in Madison Square Garden by an outpop in the twelfth round according to Madame Lucrezia Dunbar the Sixth Avenue seeress who studied astrological charts and talked of Corn on the cob while delivering her boxing forecast.

New York U.P Primo Carnera Jack Sharkey Madison Square Garden Bowl Mme Lucrezia Dunbar Sixth Avenue Madame Dunbar Baer Schmeling Sharkey Leo Diego Sagittarius Archer Aquarius Babe Ruth Babe Herman Capricornus Goat Pete the Confrere Joe the Goniff Lazy Moe Dunbar Madame Carnera Virgin Pisces the Fishes Jimmy Johnston Aries the Calcutta

Three-Cornered Lead Battle in Middle Atlantic League

The Middle Atlantic League faces a tight three way race with Beckley taking the lead after a 13 to 6 win over Johnstown while Kes ton drops 3 to 0 to Huntington. Zanesville climbs to second with a doubleheader sweep, beating Wheeling 3 to 1 and 6 to 8. Springfield defeats Dayton 7 to 6 as standings tighten.

Wheeling W. Va Beckley Johnstown Keston Huntington Zanesville Springfield Dayton W. L. Pet. Roe Spree Ee We. Fanesvine Charleston

Carbon Hill Seeks Twilight or Sunday Games Nearby

Carbon Hill notes it wants twilight or Sunday games with fast teams in the vicinity. Managers should contact Kaye Blosser at phone 21442 RS. The schedule shows Carbon Hill at Maxville Thursday night and Carbon Dale Friday night, with a doubleheader against the Columbus Black Sox set for Sunday.

Carbon Hill Kaye Blosser Maxville Carbondale Columbus Black Sox

Baseball scores and rain postponements across leagues

Yesterday results show Toledo at Columbus and Indianapolis beating Louisville 11 to 3, Minneapolis 10 to 6 over Kansas City, St Paul 11 to 5 over Milwaukee, with all national games postponed by rain. American games list Washington 4 3 over Cleveland and Boston 13 over Chicago, New York on Detroit rained out, plus a slate of Wednesday matchups including Pittsburgh at New York and Boston at St Louis.

Aerero Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Weer Wencee American Club Washington O Detroit St. Louis Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Louieville Kansas City Toledo Louisville American Washington Cleveland Philadelphia New York Washington Association

Qualifying to Pick Athens Club Team Opens Saturday

Qualifying for the Athens Country Club team in the Southeast ern Tournament at Jackson on July 11 will begin Saturday. Players must complete 36 holes before next Wednesday with the six lowest scores named to the team.

Athens Country Club Jackson

Yesterday's Heroes in Major League Action

Jim Peterson replaced Freitas in the second with bases loaded and allowed one run while shutting out the White Sox for the rest of the game. Joe Kuhel hit a home run with one on, Johnny Hodapp of the Red Sox also homered with a man aboard.

Jim Peterson Athletics Freitas White Sox Joe Kuhel Senators Johnny Hodapp RED Sox

Wimbledon Opens With Moody Vying For Sixth Title

Wimbledon action begins as Helen Wills Moody of California faces Mrs. J P MacReady in the women’s singles. Ellsworth Vines defends the men’s crown with a 6-1 6-2 6-0 first round win. Americans Sutter Burnell Jones Gledhill and Stoefen advance in the opening round.

Wimbledon England U.P Helen Wills Moody California Today Helen J. P. MacReady Moody Mme Suzanne Lenglen Ellsworth Vines Vines G. R. B. Meredith Clifford Sutter New Orleans Clayton Burnell David Jones Sewanee Columbia Keith Gledhill Lester Stoefen Los Angeles

Secrets to Crisp Iron Play for Beginners

Golfers often overswing with irons, causing faulty iron play. The mid iron is shorter than woods, designed to bring the player nearer the ball and promote a more upright swing, leading to crisper contact.

Peninsula Club Golfer Plays 225 Holes in Marathon Round

Jim Ford 22 of Portland Oregon completed 225 holes in 17 12 hours from 3 30 a m to 8 p m with caddy Harvey Baer covering 43 7 miles. Ford claimed a world record surpassing Bob Swanson Los Angeles pro who played 200 straight holes. Ford averaged 81 6 strokes per 18 holes in the endurance event.

Portland Ore Pjim Ford Peninsula Club Bob Swanson Los Angeles Ford Harvey Baer

Stream Conditions Muskingum Fair Hocking Clear Margaret Creek

The report lists stream conditions with Muskingum and Hocking fair, Margaret's Creek clear, and Shade, Federal, Raccoon Creeks all fair. Fishing is described as fair overall.

Teasing Over Vacation Prompts Messenger Mail Reminder

A reader notes constant teasing during family vacations and urges readers to subscribe to The Messenger by calling circulation at 0243 to have the newspaper mailed to them.

Michael Scott Captures British Amateur Golf Title at Hoylake

Hon. Michael Scott, 55, the oldest winner of the British Amateur Championship, defeated Scotland’s Thomas A. Bourn 4 and 3 at Hoylake. He ousted American contender George T. Dunlap Jr., 31 years his junior, in the semi finals.

Michael Scott Thomas A. Bourn Scotland Hoylake England Scott America George T. Dunlap, Jr

All-American League Roster Is Announced

The All-American League roster for the July 6 game with the National League was announced by William Harridge. Connie Mack will manage. Players include Gehrig Gehringer Cronin Dykes Foxx Lazzeri Simmons Ruth Averill Chapman West Dickey Ferrell Grove Gomez Hildebrand Crowder. National League roster named earlier. American players will wear home uniforms. NL players receive souvenir suits.

Chicago U.P William Harridge Connie Mack Athletics Gehrig New York Gehringer Detroit Cronin Washington Foxx Philadelphia Lazzeri Simmons Ruth Averill Cleveland Chapman West St. Louis Dickey Ferrell Boston Grove Gomez Hildebrand Crowder

Hoosiers Roll Over Colonels and Saints Edge Red Birds

Logan of Indianapolis dominated Louisville as Indiana won 11 to 3 with a seven run third inning. St Paul beat Milwaukee 11 to 5 with six runs in the seventh and eighth. Saints committed three errors. Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 10 to 6 on 18 hits. Toledo Columbus game postponed due to wet grounds.

Columbus U.P Logan Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Saints Kansas City Minneapolis Fette Blackwell Browning Carson

Nationals Beat Indians 4 3 as infield rallies late

New York June results show the Washington Senators overcoming Cleveland 4 to 3 behind a two run eighth inning rally. Goose Goslin started with a single and Mar Cronin Ossie Bluege followed as the Senators rapped nine hits while Cleveland’s defense faltered. Detroit’s idle stance altered the standings as rain washed out games and several contests from the schedule.

New York Washington Senators Cleveland Senateenth Goose Gosin Mar Cronin Ossie Blueg Brand Huchin Jo Homer Schulte Indians Russell

Perroni Fath Canton Birth Announces Son Arrival

Perroni, a 21 year old Italian resident, defeated Johnny B here in Cleveland. A seven pound son was born to Perroni's father, marking a notable family milestone in Canton on Monday.

Canton Perroni Johnny Beran Cleveland

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