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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

8

Championship May Hinge On Walker Eye Fight

The world middleweight title bout depends on Mickey Walker’s damaged eye. Opponent Tommy Milligan plans to target the cut, while manager Jack Kearns expects no impact as Walker is in top condition. Bets favor Milligan seven to six amid doubts about Walker’s eye.

U.R Mickey Walker Tommy Milligan Walker Jack Kearns Mickey Milligan Joe Beckett George Carpenter Joe

Columbia Wins Hudson Regatta Triumph

Columbia's sophomore crew coached by Young Dick Glen don won the four mile inter collegiate regatta by three quarters of a length over the University of Washington. The Glendon system and the Glendons helped transplant success from Annapolis to Columbia. This was Columbia's first Hudson course victory since 1914.

Poughkeepsie N. Y U.P Columbia Dick Glendon Hudson River Glendon Annapolis Glendons University of Washington Hudson

Zitenfield Twins Arrive After Complete Lap

Bernice and Phyllis Zitenfield, 18 year old swimming twins, arrived in New York on June 30 after completing an endurance lap. Their feat drew attention from local clubs and coaches eager to recruit the pair for upcoming competitions.

New York UPR Bernice and Phyllis Zitenfield Arriv

Swimming Simplified By James A. Lee

Instructional guide from James A. Lee Cleveland Athletic Club on learning to swim. Describes gliding prone on the surface with proper form, foot push off, body alignment, breathing, and progressing leg and arm motions. Advises not to overreach and promises a few yards after the first lesson with future note on crawl stroke.

Twins Complete Near Final Hudson Swim Segment

The twins reached the 158th Street dock at 7 a.m. today on their 162 mile Hudson River swim from Albany to the Battery. They started from Yonkers at 5:30 a.m. and plan to resume at 1:30 p.m. aiming to land at the Battery around 3 p.m. They have completed 155 miles in 49% hours in water, trainer George Mains said.

158Th Street Hudson Albany Battery Yonkers 158 Street George Mains

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Results show American League games with Chicago 5 Cleveland 6 and New York 8 Boston 2. Washington 5 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 9 St. Louis 3. National LeaguePhiladelphia 5 Brooklyn 4 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 1 St. Louis 10 Pittsburgh 9 New York Boston postponed due to rain. American Association Minneapolis 7 Kansas City 3 Columbus 9 Louisville 7 Toledo 17 Indianapolis 6 St Paul 10 Milwaukee 7.

G. W. L. Pet New York Washington Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Boston Nationale W. L. Pet Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Jones American Association Toledo Ee Kansas City Milwaukee Ee Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul E Ween Columbus Ae Louisville International League Syracuse Buffalo Baltimore Totonto Newark Rochester Jersey City Cincinnati Columbus Toledo Milwaukee

Actress Renee Adoree Secretly Marries Sherman Gill

Hollywood reports Renee Adoree a film actress married Sherman Gill a Los Angeles businessman today in a secret ceremony. The couple kept plans hidden from friends and the public.

Hollywood Cal Renee Adoree Sherman Gill Los Angeles

Plumber’s screams aid teen in Charleston assault incident

In Charleston on June 29 a 15-year-old girl was attacked by a degenerate. William Higgins, a local plumber, heard screams and intervened, likely preventing serious injury. The assailant fled and authorities began an investigation.

Charleston W. Va William Higgins

Shortstop Speck Delivers Winning Run for Cards

Speck To porcher, St. Louis shortstop, doubled in the eighth to drive in the run that beat the Pirates 10-9. Bob O’Farrell returned behind the plate for the world champions after a sore-armed spell. White Sox and Indians split a double header, Cubs edged Reds 2-1, Yankees beat Boston 8-2 as Gehrig tied Ruth with 24th homer, Tigers swept Browns 9-3, Washington edged Philadelphia 5-3, Phillies beat Brooklyn 5-4 aided by four runs in the fourth.

Speck Toporcher St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Bob O'Farrell Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Chicago Cleveland Pick Webb Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Boston New York Yankees Buster Gehrig Yankee Babe Ruth Detroit St. Louis Browns Sam Jones Tigers Washington Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn

National AAU track meet workouts open in Lincoln

Under a blazing sun at the University of Nebraska stadium athletes from across the country trained for the national AAU track and field meet. The event, seen as an Olympic test, starts tomorrow and continues Friday Saturday and Monday.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska

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