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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

9

Youth and age clash for Ohio amateur golf title in Youngstown

In Youngstown the Ohio amateur championship field narrows as 32 survive after 36 holes from 154 starters. F. P. Burch of Cleveland leads with 77 77, while Parker Campbell Journal is highlighted among tied qualifiers. Match play opens with pairings and finals set for Saturday.

Youngstown U.P Ohio Youngstown Country Club F. P. Burch Cleveland Harold Weber Toledo Bray E. P. Bureh C. W. Salisbury Mt. Vernon C. W. Deibel John Florio Columbus William Deuschle J. C. Watson Steubenville H. C. Williams Harry Sweitzer Raleigh Lee R. C. Garretson Ashland Co. A. Morrow Warren King Malley Delaware Carmen Bill John Herron Akron E. O. Handy T. M. Bray Jack Munro Joe Wells East Liverpool Tony Vitt James Reston Dayton W. James Bob Johnson Springfield Phil Ogden Ralph Quinlan L. MacPhail Dave Wintringer R. L. Brown Hotel Ohio Canton W. H. Crawford Parker Campbell

Yanks Increase Lead to Eleven

New York won 7 to 4 over Philadelphia in the opener of a three game set as Henry Johnson beat Rob ert Moses Grove. Grove allowed three first inning Yankee runs and four more in the eighth while Johnson held the A’s mostly in check except for a fourth inning scoring burst. Ossie Orwell finished the win.

Philadelphia Yankees Athletics Henry Johnson Robert Moses Grove Ossie Orwell Johnson Grove Beere New York Sips Obrig Ixcessvene Robertson Salli Collins Cwees Esses Zaparchal Ilisecesses Firotais Glouster Nelsonville Gatcher Bowling Green College Milwaukee Connie Mack Orwell A's Mack Jimmy Dykes Jimmy Foxx Mike Cochran Jon Bush

Wednesday Results From American Association and Leagues

In the American Association Indianapolis beat Toledo 6 to 2 and St. Paul defeated Kansas City 6 to 1. Minneapolis won 10 to 6 over Milwaukee. In the National League New York defeated Philadelphia 11 to nothing. In the American League New York 7 Philadelphia 4 and Boston 11 Washington 4, with Boston 4 Washington 1 earlier.

American Association Indianapolis Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee

Thursday NBA schedule pairs ten big matchups

The card lists games: Columbus at Louisville, Toledo at Indianapolis, Milwaukee at Minneapolis, Kansas City at St Paul, Philadelphia at New York, Pittsburgh at St Louis, Chicago at Cincinnati, St Louis at Detroit, Cleveland at Chicago, Washington at Boston, and New York at Philadelphia.

American Association Club L. Pet Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Aenee Milwaukee Toledo Se Fee Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Pet We Washington Cleveland Detroit American Association Columbus Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City National League New York St. Louis

Home Run Club Leaders and League Totals

The data lists top home run hitters with teams and counts for the Yankees Browns Cubs and others including Ruth Gehrig Hauser Todt and Ott. It also shows yesterday’s home runs by Ott Cohen Schulte Lerian and others and provides league totals National League 279 American League 258 season total 532.

Ruth Yankees Gehrig Hauser Athletics Brannon Browns Blue Ccsccocssee Todt Red Sox Ott Giants Cohen Giamts Schulte Phillies Lerian Renee

Giants and Yankees Lead As Baseball Action Spreads

The Boston Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Washington Senators 4 to 1 and 11 to 4. The New York Yankees widened their AL lead to 11 games by beating the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 4, while the New York Giants defeated the Phillies 11 to 8 for their fourth straight win.

Taitt Boston Red Sox Washington Senators New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Phillies

Heavyweights Without Black Menace as Risko Wins at Ebbet Field

At Ebbet Field in Brooklyn Johnny Risko edged George Godfrey in a ten round decision before 27 849, despite Godfrey s size and reach advantage Risko used a late body attack to pull ahead with no knockdowns or danger of a knockout. Risko faces Roberto Roberti in July and Paolino Uzendun in August ahead of a potential Sharkey clash in September.

George Kirkley United Press Ebbets Field Brooklyn N. Y George Godfrey Harry Wills Johnny Risko Cleveland Wills Jack Sharkey Godfrey Sharkey Risko Roberto Roberti Paolino Uzendun

Farrell Wins First prize for his stylish golf attire

Johnny Farrell comments on the prize winning costume at the golf event. He claims the gray ensemble is the year’s vogue and notes the cash prize outweighs the tournament glory. Hagen is praised for not dressing as a professional.

Farrell Walter Hagen Hagen

Is It News To You That International League Hype

A fragmented essay discusses umpiring legends Bill Klem and Charley Moran, debated 1929 Purdue California game, Tooney’s rumored earnings, and boxing mentions. It notes middle western reactions to home runs and hints at sportwriter circles and public interest in players’ personas.

Bill Klem Catfish Charley Moran Purdue California Bill Gibson Tooney Gib Gene Steve Hannagan Jack Britton Heeney Tommy Loughran George Godfrey Feab Williame Middle-West

Pitching duel ends with Faulkner win in 2:45 game

Two-base hit by O'Farrell and stolen bases by Jackson and O'Doul sparked a midgame rally. Thompson to Hurst completed a double play as Philadelphia stranded seven and New York nine. Faulkner earned the win over Sweetland with 2 hits for Miller and 10 by Miller in five innings. Umpires Rigler Hart and Jorda.

Robertson Hauser Boley Orwell New York Philadelphia Koenig Johnson Cochrane Gehrig Ruth Lazzeri Simmons Miller Foxx Combs Gehbrig Hale Grove O Grove Ott Hogan Phila Thompson Hurst Sweetland Cohen Byackson O'Farrell Whitney Schulte Lerian Terry O'Doul Leraan Giants Phillies Polo Grounds Andy Cohen Mel Ott Leran B. R Philadelphia O. A S'thern Oreeen Weer Leach Sand MeeGraw D. Vscosrs Larson Ween L'strom Vaulky P Benton Stone Jackson O’doul Aldridge Willoughby McGraw Faulkner Rigler, Hart Jorda

One Stroke Lead in Western Golf Championship

Chicago June 28 Mrs Lee Mida held a one stroke lead over Mrs Austin Pardue of Hibbing Minn as the women s western medal play championship entered its final 18 hole round. Mida duplicated her first 87 for 174 total Pardue stood at 175 with Melvin Jones of Chicago third at 178.

Chicago U.R Lee Mida Austin Pardue Hibbing Minn Mida Pardue Melvin Jones

Wilson Fined After Stadium Confrontation

Chicago fan Razzle Wilson was jailed briefly after advancing on a spectator. Wilson was fined one dollar for severe sportsmanship and an additional hundred dollars from Prexy Heydler for the incident.

Chicago Wilson Prexy Heydler

Manoeo Favored To Win Des Moines Golf Ride

Manoeo, the 1927 champion, led as Johnny Goodman of Omaha fell to elimination in the trans Mississippi event. Manoeo defeated E J Rogers of Oklahoma City 6 and 5 in the latest round to become the sole former titleholder remaining. Bartlett and Bender advanced others while Goodman Jackson fell. Survivors include R Juran J Weatherby Webster McCrary and O B Winter from several cities.

Des Moines U.P Johnny Goodman Omaha Nebr Jimmy Manoeo St. Louis Manion E. J. Rogers Oklahoma City Goodman Paul Jackson Kansas City Arthur M. Bartlett Ottumwa Jackson Don Bender R. &. Juran Minneapolis J. K. Weatherby W. Webster Robert McCrary O. B. Winter Louis

Pirates Stop Decatur 3-2 In Midweek Exhibition

In Decatur Illinois on June 28 the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Decatur Three Eye league club 3 to 2 after a stopover from Chicago. The Pirates limited Decatur to two runs while scoring three to secure the win.

Decatur Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Louis

Ruth Bats to Hold Off Cobb in Big Six Duel for Third

In a light schedule Babe Ruth of the Yankees defeated Ty Cobb of the Athletics in a head to head for third place. Ruth collected a single and two walks in five plate appearances while Cobb drew two walks and failed to hit. Ruth kept a .326 batting mark, Cobb fell to .319. Also noted: Mormsby Waner Ruth and Heilmann led the league with notable stats. In Des Moines Johnny Goodman lost in a bid to defend his trans Mississippi golf title to Arthur Lartlett of Ottumwa.

Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Henry Johnson Ruth Cobb Club AB. R. H Mornsby Braves P. Waner Prt's Yankees Athletics Frisch Cards Heilmann Tig's Des Moines Johnny Goodman Omaha Arthur Lartlett Ottumwa

Loughran to Meet Emanuel in Ten-Round Non Title Bout

Tommy Loughran, light heavyweight champion, faces Armand Emanuel a Jewish lawyer from San Francisco in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Loughran favored to win, Emanuel coming off a decision over Mike McTigue in his first eastern appearance. Title not at stake.

New York Tommy Loughrans Armand Emmanuel Sant'Francisco Madison Square Garden Loughran Emmanuel Mike McTigue

Stars Shine as Ruth and Gehrig Lead Inactive Lineup

Babe Ruth hit safely twice in three trips driving in one run. Lou Gehrig added a triple and a single in three at bats. Teammates Rogers Hornsby Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Paul Waner Frankie Frisch and Harry Heilmann were idle.

United Press Ruth Lou Gehrig Rogers Hornsby Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Paul Waner Frankie Frisch Harry Heilmann

Butman Beats Canzoneri For Featherweight Decision

Philadelphia reporter notes Harry Butman of Philadelphia defeated Tony Canzoneri of New York in a ten round featherweight bout at Phillies baseball park last night. Canzoneri, reigning champion, loses decision in tight contest.

Philadelphia Harry Butman Tony Canzoneri New York Philliey

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