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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1929
Page
9
The SE Ohio Golf Association schedules a two day event at Athens Country Club on July 8. An open match kicks off day one and the tournament proper starts day two as eighty golfers compete. Ten players from each club and top amateurs from the state are expected.
Logan June 22. Logan youths aged twelve to sixteen join six teams in the Wanias Junior Baseball League, playing three weekly games Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at Logan High School field. Kiwanis sponsors with city church cooperation. Lutheran team leads with two wins.
At Winged Foot Golf Club Bobby Jones and Al Espinosa tied for the 1929 national title after the final round. Jones shot 79 to fall into a playoff with Espinosa, while Gene Sarazen finished five behind. Shute faltered, leaving a playoff to decide the champion tomorrow.
June Jonesck reports that Dempsey will begin light training next week as he seeks a comeback. He told United Press exclusives that two conditions apply: a higher share of gate receipts and superior condition than before. He named Max Kineling as a likely opponent but avoided predicting results.
Chicago rumors say the White Sox plan a Grustic shakeup after a poor showing this year. Players tied to the plan include infielder Bill Kuinefield and first baseman Art Shires. Fans question why management didn't bolster the roster earlier and note possible past trading moves and pitching missteps.
The Cubs overwhelmed the Pirates 9 to 4 in a lively boxing themed afternoon in New York. Heavyweight Max Schmeling stood out with decisive punching while Hob Littler and James delivered strong hitting as Cub Captain Wood sparked runs with a three bagger and sustained base activity.
In three meetings with the Indians since his trade, George Uhle struggled. He was routed last Sunday in Detroit as Detroit beat Cleveland 5 to 4, continuing a gauntlet that challenges his former team and its veteran ace.
Wilmington June 14 W idatwin publisher of the Wilmington News Journal announced he purchased a controlling interest in the Lima morning paper the Lima Garden. Manager Carey said the Lima paper would not do business with him.
Cleveland report notes plans to start a six day grand trotting meet at North Randall track on Monday with twenty one parimutuel machines ready. Rumors around the governor and attorney general trigger discussion of enforcement and possible action to end betting at several area tracks.
Pat Malone starred for the Chicago Cubs pitching and hitting as they built a seven run second inning to seize the National League lead from St Louis. Malone hit a homer with two on base and helped the Cubs outpace the Cardinals while Red Lucas earned a win for Pittsburgh, moving them ten games clear of the Pirates atop the NL race.
A wild eighth inning throw by Detroit catcher Shen allowed Jos Sewell to score, giving Cleveland a 9 run surge and a 4 to 9 edge over the Theers. Goose Goalin drove in runs to help Boston beat Washington 5 to 2. Ballpark confusion includes note of Clnrt and Truckeye from Cleveland Indians and Giants sent to Toledo, with Truckeye scoring in Atlanta but failing to reach the areas.
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