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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

5

Ohioan Triumph as Americans Win Ryder Cup Match

Mitchs Musings reports a decisive 9-3 American victory over Britain in the Ryder Cup. Gene Sarazen dazzles with an expert door-window shot, while Johnny Farrell suffers a late afternoon defeat to W A Davies, as US golfers dominate both tee and greens under hot conditions.

as _B Singer Lay Johnny Farrell W. A. Davies All Square Farrell Jeohnny Davies Saturnin Barrell Specator Sarazen

Garden seeks third man for title bout referee

Madison Square Garden promoter Dick Dunn tells the Cleveland Boxing Commission he may name the referee for the Max Bahrmeling Young Stribling heavyweight title if the body cannot agree. Dunn offers 10000 reward for information on the official’s integrity while indicating McGinty and Black are considered in the debate.

Cleveland U.P Dick Dunn Madison Square Garden Cleveland Boxing Commission Hame Max Behmeling-Young Dunn Tommy eGinty McGunty George Black

Open golf challenge and majors race heat up in Inverness visit

United States Open practice rounds at Inverness feature Ryder Cup stars plus British contenders led by Tommy Armour as odds shift after Ryder Cup results. In baseball, St Louis Cardinals cling to a lead as Brooklyn Robins and New York Giants gain in the pennant race with key doubleheaders and tight standings.

Toledo Inverness Tommy Armour Detroit Dixon Stewart T W York St. Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Robins Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Giants Brooklyn Robins John MccGraw New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Athletics Senators Bob Burke Tommy Thomas Washington Brown Rowder St. Louis Browns Boston Cleveland

Longstreth Edges Plains 6-4 In Late Rally

Longstreth came from behind in the eighth inning to beat The Plains 6 to 4. Ross Clary and Charles Linton delivered key hits, Earl Hillary doubled to drive in two, and Colpe hit a fourth inning home run. Locke allowed six Plains hits. Porter took the loss. Longstreth to face B I B on July 4 and Carbondale away July 5.

Longstreth Plains Ballrossers Ross Clary Charles Linton Earl Hillary Clary Linton Plains Colpe Locke Porter B. I Carbondale Nora Tener Indianapolis Abba Montague McCann TD Weinneemann Bedore U.nscuceanes Walker Koenecke Adneigy Bigafoos R. Fitzgerald Narlesky Hildebrand CERES Columbus Olumbus Crawford Swargok Hall Yater Swanson Chapman Desautels Binder Yoter Adianapolis Horne Rose O Chapman Gudat Connolly and Snyder

Randall Opens Cleveland Harness Meet at North Randall

The 1931 North Randall Grand Circuit trot opens with pre-season trials and top trotters and pacers arriving for a two week carnival. Four races are on the opening card including the $2,000 three year old trotting sweepstakes with seven entries led by Post Haste 205, driven by Sam Caton, over Pat Junior Stel late Pocahontas Calumet Boston Senator Locke and Expectation.

Cleveland U.R Pat Junior Stellate Pocahontas Calumet Boston Senator Locke Expectation P. W. Harvey

Golf Swing Differences Between Wood and Iron Shots

The text explains that a wood shot uses a sweeping back with the club behind the ball, while an iron shot features a descending sweep. It notes irons require a closer stance due to shorter shafts, a more open stance, and a shorter pivot. It contrasts the backswing angles: irons 10 to 35 degrees, woods typically parallel to the ground.

Fordham to Name Hurley Captain for Next Basketball Season

For the first time in six years a Fordham University basketball team will be led by a center as captain. John J. Hurley, a two season veteran, was elected unanimously by his teammates to helm the squad next winter.

Fordham University Basketeera John J. Hurley

Scoring Summary From League Baseball Games

National and American League scores show multiple games with uneven innings. Key outcomes include wins for Chicago Boston St Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit and others. pitchers and batters named in each contest with final tallies and notable runs.

Why Is Strik The Favorite, Ask Kirksey

Cleveland, June 29 An Upset claim surrounds the Stribling Schmeling title bout as most boxing men favor Stribling to win while Schmeling appears better conditioned. Stribling’s training shows fatigue and indecisive punching. Schmeling’s attitude and form spark the doubt about a quick finish.

George Kirksey Leveland Young Stribling Pride of Georgia Max Schmeling Germany Cleveland Stadium Stribling Frank Cawley Pittaton Frank Mitts Akron Gene Stanton Cleveland Geauga Lake Schmeling Jack Sharkey Hia Conneaut Lake Rohmelin Sehmeling Filako Max Paolino- Sehmeling Sharkey Tomser Behmeling Dora

Columbus at Indianapolis and Other Baseball Scores

Scores from multiple league games show Columbus defeating Indianapolis while Milwaukee and Paul posted strong totals. National League results include Brooklyn beating Lew 19 to 4, New York 17 to 4, Cincinnati 6 to 2, Chicago 2 to 1, and Boston 4 to 4 with various other outcomes.

Local NBA Style Matchups Spark Weekend Schedule

Pittburgh hosts Boston while Cincinnati visits Brooklyn in big East style. At Louis and New York clash in another marquee pairing as Chicago faces American, and Washington meets St Louis. Philadelphia plays Cleveland. Indianapolis meets Toledo, Louisville visits Columbus, Kansas City travels to St Paul, Milwaukee faces Minnesota.

Columbus U.P Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis Washington BOB Chicago Hadhey, Burke and Spencer Thomas Grube Cleveland Joo UO Pipgras Wellh Gomes Kerkina Dieney Jorgena Jiuadiin Ferrer Lawson Sewell Philadelphia Zou Detroit Mahaffey Cochrane Bridges S4ayworth Walberg Uhlie Grabowski Boston St. Louie Morrin Moore Berry Gray Holley, Bayne Swift Peters Padden Henry Henriet Sheehan Benton Griffin Hargrave American Associa Columbus Indianapolia Lewisville Paul Lew New York Cincinnati Fasten Caegee Geen Chub American Seta Louievills Minneapotia Ahi Ens Towte Eaves Brooklyn Sasterry Seus Isceees Cine Ira Luk Philadelphie Washington Benawe New York Sue Louis Creago

Notre Dame Eyes Bachman Coaching Move Report

In Wichita on June 20, Jess Harper Notre Dame athletic director and Charley Bachman football coach from the University of Florida meet about Bachman joining the Notre Dame staff. Bachman may sign as coach at Notre Dame or at Rochester Minnesota with Hank Anderson unable to lead this fall. Harper would not discuss the report.

Wichita Kan Jess Harper Notre Dame Charley Bachman University of Piorida Bachman Inter Notre Dame Heartley Hank Anderson Rochester Minn Harper Knute Rockne

Leopard Aims to Counter Stribling in Fourth of July Ga Bout

The article notes Leopard plans to fight Stribling by inside work and quick weaving, avoiding clinches. It cites Leopard’s past performance as the basis for his approach and warns that Stribling’s next moves remain unpredictable with many career contingencies.

Stribling Leopard

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