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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

7

Ray-Glos edge Studebakers 9 to 8 in fast game

The Ray-Glos defeated the Studebakers 9 to 8 in a fast, crowd-pleasing contest on the playgrounds. Wise and Whitlatch paced the Ray-Glos with early scoring, Kranynik and Darnell contributed key hits, and the Studebakers mounted a late rally but fell short.

Grayson Ray-Glos Studebakers Wise Whitlatch Ray- Glos Bradfield Christy Ray-Glos Thieson Kranynik Bolin Darnell Townsend Earich Wright Allen White McKinley Rasp Kranynik, Cf BOM Wmisteese F Darnell, If al Bartels

Young swimmer sets medley record at Park Central Hotel

Thirteen year old Eleanor Holm swam 150 yards in 2:07 4 5 to establish a new medley record at the Park Central hotel. The previous mark of 2:11 was set by Lisa Lindstrom.

New York Eleanor Holm Park Central Hotel Lisa Lindstrom

Breathing and Confidence Key to Modern Swimming

Athletic director outlines why breathing controls swimming strokes and confidence for beginners. He emphasizes submerging to overcome water shyness and practicing mouth inhalation above water then nose exhalation under water, with steps to master the technique. Next lesson promised.

Blackburn Drives In Tie And Breaker In Sox Victory

Lena Blackburn, coach of the Chicago White Sox, pinch hit in the ninth to single in the tying run and score the eventual winning run in a 7–? Chicago win over Cleveland. Other results include St Louis loss to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati beating Chicago, and Detroit winning both ends of a doubleheader.

Blackburn SOX Lena Blackburn Chicago White Sox Chicago Cleveland Danny Clark St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Charley Root Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankee Yankees Rogers Hornsby Phillies Giants Mitchell Crowder Washington Boston Russel

Fordyce leads as Ohio women's golf tourney continues

Miss Louise Fordyce of Youngstown dominates to reach the second round at Mayfield Country Club Cleveland in the state championship. Other matches today include Mrs E W Phelps versus Fordyce and Mrs Julian Tyler versus Mrs William Deuschel, with Mrs Curtis Sohl facing Mrs W B Ibold and Mrs H A Buxton meeting Mrs Ed Brophy.

Mayfield Country Club Cleveland Louise Fordyce Youngs‘town Ohio Miss Fordyce E. T. Nichols Willowick Nichols E. W. Phelps Westwood Fordyce Julian Tyler Mayfield William Deuschel Columbus Curtis Sohl W. B. Ibold Cincinnati H. A. Buxton Highland Ed. Brophy

Novelty Tourney to Be Played at Country Club

A second novelty tournament is set for tomorrow afternoon at the Athens Country Club course. It mirrors the first event held Sunday June 19 and offers prizes for low net in 18 hole handicap foursomes plus awards for most threes fours fives sixes and birdies. Forty three players entered the previous event.

Athens Country Club

Progress of Two Visiting Players Ends

Two visiting players in the 27th annual tri-state tennis tournament were eliminated on the fourth day at the Cincinnati Tennis Club. Maurice Bayon of New Orleans fell to Archie McCallum of Cincinnati 7-5 5-7 9-7, while Emmett Pare of Chicago defeated Clifton Sutter of New Orleans 6-2 6-3. Also ousted were Freddy Brace of Pontiac and Tom Vaughan, with Brian Doherty and Ellis Klingeman advancing, along with George M. Lott Jr. and Charles Dubois, both strong Chicago and western players, respectively.

Cincinnati U.P Maurice Bayon New Orleans Archie McCallum University of Cincinnati Emmett Pare Chicago Clifford Sutter Freddy Brace Pontiac Mich Tilden Brian Doherty Tom Vaughan Ellis Klingeman George M. Lott, Jr Bill Tilden Wilfred Kean Hamilton Charles Dubois

Waivers Sought on Browns Players Wally Gerber

The St Louis Browns requested waivers on veteran infielder Wally Gerber pitcher Win Ballou and outfielder Hershel Bennett.

Fairway Wins July Stakes in New Market Sprint

Lord Derby's two year old Fairway won the July Stakes at New Market by a head over Hakim the Aga Khan colt with Jurisdiction third. Fairway by Phalarit out of Scapa Flow started even money while Hakim was 4 to 1 and Jurisdiction 10 to 1. The race carried about 8000 dollars in prize money.

New Market England Lord Derby Fairway Aga Khan Hakim Lord Dewars Jurisdiction Phalar Scapa Flow

Former Columbus mayoral candidate misses hearing over intoxication charge

Frank R. Vance former Columbus mayoral candidate failed to appear before Mayor Stormont on an intoxication charge filed with an earlier man slaughter arrest. The hearing was postponed to July 8 at the request of Vance's attorney. He remains free on a $5,000 bond after his car struck and killed Mrs. Otto Persinger and injured three other women.

Gallipolis U.R Frank R. Vance Columbus Stormont Otto Persinger Vance

Lena Blackburne Delivers in Ninth for White Sox Victory

Lena Blackburne, in a pinch hit for Cole with the manager ejected, singles to drive in the tying run and set up the winning score as Chicago defeats Cleveland 8 to 7 in a tense ninth inning. Blackburne's hit sends Peck home from second, then Kamm's fly scores Blackburne for the decisive run despite strong staff work by Shaute and Hudlin.

Chicago Lena Blackburne White Sox Cleveland Blackburne Cole Schalk Owens Lena Peck Hudlin Shaute Shealy Kamm Jacobson B. R Bowell Hudlin. P Avecrees J. Sewell L. Sewell Ward Neis Hodapp Neils Sheely Fonseca Connally Jacobs

Reds hammer Cubs 8 to 1 in three-game series finale

Cincinnati Reds hammered the Chicago Cubs 8 to 1 as Zitzman took over shortstop duties from Pewee Wannin in the International League contest. The Reds grabbed two wins in the three-game set, showing a fresh front and strong offensive push.

Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Zitzman Pewee Wannin

Browns seek waivers on three players

ASK WAIVERS ST. LOUIS June 29 The St Louis Browns have asked waivers on Walter Gerber Columbus Ohio veteran shortstop Win Ballou Harlan Kentucky a young right handed pitcher and Herschel Bennet Springfield Maine an outfielder Phil Ball owner said no deal involving the players was contemplated

ST. Louis Louis Browns Walter Gerber Columbus Win Ballou Harlan Herschel Bennet Springfield Phil Ball

Records Likely to Fall at A A U Track Meet in Lincoln

The national A A U track and field championships will be held at the University of Nebraska track in Lincoln from July 1 to 4. Top sprinters Charley Paddock and Mur chison along with Locke of Nebraska are entered, with vaulting ace Lee Barnes and all around star Harold M Osborne among hopeful record breakers. Strong fields in high and low hurdles, middle distances, and weight events promise keen competition and a large entry list. Winners may earn spots on next year’s Olympic team.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Charley Paddock Murchison Illinois Athletic Club Locke Lee Barnes California Harold M. Osborne Guthrie Taylor Kinsey Butchers al

Movement forms to honor McGraw at Polo Grounds

Led by Mayor Walker a tribute to John McGraw is planned for July 19 at the Polo Grounds to mark his silver anniversary. The program includes a comedy baseball game staged by Broadway luminaries who have offered their services.

New York Walker John McGraw Polo Grounds New York Giants

Ruth Expected Back With Yankees After Leg Injury

Ruth, the Yankee slugger out with a leg injury for several days, may return to the lineup tomorrow. Ed Barrow, business manager of the New York Americans, announced today.

New York Babe Ruth Ed Barrow New York Americans

Maloney Favored in Chicago Bout Tomorrow Night

June 29 Boston heavyweight Jim Maloney a recent defeat victim of Jackey is a top favorite to beat Bud Gorman in a ten round bout scheduled for tomorrow night in Chicago.

Chicago Jim Maloney Boston Jackey Bud Gorman

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

Major leagues saw Chicago edge Cleveland 8 to 7 while New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 8 and Washington topped Boston 4 to 0 Detroit won 9 to 6 with St Louis at 3 3 Cincinnati beat Chicago 1 as Pittsburgh won 9 8 in the National League No other games scheduled American Association results include Kansas City 6 St Paul 4 Milwaukee 13 Minneapolis 14 Columbia 5 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 6 Toledo 0 incomplete standings noted

G. W. Ke New York Philadelphia Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland A & St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati American Association L. Toledo Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapol Scesaes Indianapolis Paul Eee Ween Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Columbia Toledo

Optimism Grows as Dempsey Sparring Continues in Camp

Saratoga New York June 28 Optimism reigned in Jack Dempseys training camp after his second day of work Marty Burke of New Orleans arrived and sparred before about 100 spectators Carl Carter also sparred noting he would hate to take two rounds given Demspeys form today

Saratoga N. Y Jack Dempesey Marty Burke New Ohitang Dempsey Dempesey Carl Carter

Buckeye Investment Promises Safety and High Credit Standing

Interest from issue date paid semi annually or compounded if desired. Renewals unnecessary, interest certain and principal on demand at full face value. An excellent investment for those with a few hundred or thousand dollars. The Buckeye boasts over 75,000 customers and reserves of $1,500,000 for investor protection.

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