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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

11

Browns need hitters as Killefer pleads for help this season

West Palm Beach March 23 Bill Killefer heads the St Louis Browns and faces a light hitting lineup. The infield looks solid but lacks power while outfielders show limited at bats. Pitching includes Crowder Gray Stewart and others with rookies Holt house Caldwell and Stites eyed for relief. The manager urges Phil Ball to supply better hitting to boost the club.

Mr. Ball Bill Killefer William Braucher West Palm Beach Fla Gray St. Louis Browns Orlando Bill Dan Howley Howley Bill Kilefer Phil Ball Dan Ban Hewtles Juzerbe Blue Oscar Melillo Ralph Kress Frank O'Rourke Sammy Hale O'Rourke Melillo Blue Kress Rourke Our Lord George Farnshaw Fred Bennett Wichita Falls Tex Texas St. Louis Bannett Ted Guille Guilie Tulsa Earl McNeely Rick Terrell Mr. Ferrell Clyde Manion Browns Alvin Crowder Sam Gray Walter Stewart Rip Collins George Blaeholder Kimeey Coffman Ogden Holfhouse Baltimore Fort Caldwell Waco Rolland Stites Luda Fred Stirley Beaumont

Golfer Takes Lead in North South Golf Tilt

N J March 28 Picard a 22 year old pro opened with rounds of 74 and 72 in the North and South tournament as field of 122 faced tough sand greens. Armour and Walsh each stood at 147 for second while Horton Smith with 154 lay 19th. glow of the early play rests on Picard.

N. J Picard Tommy Armour Detroit Armour Frank Walsh Chicago Horton Smith

Primo Carnera to Fight Detroit Giant Friday Night

Primo Carnera will enter the Stockyard Stadium ring in Ear Colo to face Detroit’s Jack McAuliffe who tips at 217 pounds. The Giant from Detroit arrived after sparring with George Trafton, ending speculation about his intentions.

Primo Carnera Detroit Giant Ear Colo U.P Stockyard Stadium Jack McAuliffe Detroit Jes Valian Kansas George Trafton

Gar Wood Delays Bid to Outspeed Record Boat

Gar Wood postpones plans to break the speed boat record at the Bisatta meet as adjustments continue for Miss America VIII. Ohio racer H. Ross Maddocks set a 86.15 mph mark to win the Col. Bk. HL. RR. Green trophy, while Luck Gracraft of Miami Beach led pro out-board racing with a $5.47 m. p. hh. pace in his modernistic run.

Gar Wood Beach Kila Bisatta Kaye Don H. Ross Maddocks Ohio Cambridge Col. Bk. HL. RR Luck Gracraft Miami Beach Chris Ripp Jamaica

Love's awakening amid moonlit danger and a peeping observer

Adele Garrison portrays Mrs Hasbrouck and Mary in a suspenseful scene where a motorist lodging nearby is suspected of spying on their window. A night of tension leads to a plan to confront the watcher, with moonlight revealing field glasses aimed at the room. Continued tomorrow.

Hasbrouck Ely Waham Mary Lae

The Stars Say Saturday March 29 by Genevieve Kemble

The planetary forces favor propitious and progressive conditions for the day. Those with birthdays may expect a year of advantage and progress, with routine matters and new developments flourishing. A child born today may be talented, enterprising and generally successful.

The Genevieve Kemble

McLarnin Seeks Title Bout Clash With Thompson in MSG

Jimmy McLarnin, famed for his punching power, meets Black Jack Thompson in a 19 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. McLarnin, a 7 to 5 favorite, hunts a title shot against Jackie Fields outdoors this summer after a career of notable victims and key past bouts. Thompson, known for a two round KO of Joe Dundee, promises a stern test.

New York U.P Jimmy McLarnin Trishman Vancouver B. C Black Jack Thompson California Madison Square Garden Melamnin Jackie Fields Joey Sanger Sid Terris Phil McGraw Stanislaus Joayza Joe Glick Sammy Baker Ruby Goldstein MclLarnin Jimmy Jackie Melarnin Gladiators Manhattan McLarnin Polo Grounds Sammy Mandell Mandell Chicago Moe Larnin Moose ‘Tausig San Francisco Joe Dundee Dundee Fields

Kaye Don Struggles in Daytona Speed Trials

Daytona Beach awaits word from the American Automobile Association on extending its sanction for the speed trials featuring Kaye Don. Local officials meet to address controversy over outlaw Sunday races on the nine mile Beach Course, with beach conditions delaying Don’s run.

Dayton Fla U.R Kaye Don American Automobile Association The Automobile Association

Race Horse Owners To Play For Big Stakes in Summer

Chicago observers note three year olds in winter races show weak fields while owners prep for summer stakes. Expected purses range from 25000 to 60000 for summer events, contrasting with smaller winter shows that lack standout runners.

Chicago U.P Nalshapur Black Gold Boo

Bobcats to face Cincinnati in Buckeye Conference indoor meet

Ohio University hosts University of Cincinnati in a Buckeye Conference indoor track meet at Athens Saturday. Ohio's relay strength and sprint power contrast with Cincinnati in long distance and field events as entries list events from 49 yard dash to high jump with both teams fielding multiple athletes.

Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Bobcats University of Cincinnati Buckeye Ohio University Gymnasium Ohloans Bearcats

Second Round Set in Ohio University Pool Tournament

Thursday night results show Darsel Riebel advancing on a forfeit over Hope Morris while Walter Potashnik beat Robert Nusser 50 to 11. Walter Parsons topped William Muldoon 59 to 46 and James Scullion defeated Anthony Gueale 60 to 41. Robert Loch won against Eugene Farrar by forfeit. Over 70 students entered. preliminary rounds run to April 3 before the second round.

Ohio University Darsel Riebel Hope Morris Walter Potashnik Robert Nusser Walter Parsons William Muldoon James Scullion Anthony Gueale Robert Loch Eugene Farrar

Maguire Seeks Braves Second Base Comeback

Maguire returns to Fort Myers as an injury to Bill Rhiel opens the door for him to win back the Braves second base job. The Boston Braves beat the Athletics 4 to 3 in a spring training game.

Fort Myers Fla Bill Rhiel Freddie Maguire Boston Braves Braves Athletics

Shea and Bass Fight for Junior Lightweight Title

Eddie Shea of Chicago faces Renny Lass of Philadelphia in a 10 round junior lightweight bout in St. Louis. Both fighters finished training and declare readiness. Shea must win by knockout or via foul to claim the title, while Bass could lose on points and still hold a disputed championship.

ST. Louis Lalian Eddie Shea Chicago Renny Lass Philadelphia Bass Shea New York

Trafton suspended after Carnera boxing bout in Missouri

Chicago heavyweight aspirant George Trafton was suspended by the Missouri State Boxing Commission after his Weds night clash with Primo Carnera ended in a count at 64 seconds. The board ruled the blows were not knockout causing and deemed his pay improper though initial suspension may become permanent. Trafton had received $2,500.

Kansas City George Trafton Chicago Primo Carnera Italy Missouri State Boxing Commission Trafton

France Moves to Shorten Olympic Classic Duration

Paris reports IOC will debate reforms May 25 28 in Berlin on amateur status and unified definitions across sports. France proposes trimming the meet from a month, while federations retain dependency on sport specific rules for amateur eligibility.

Paris Berlin International Olympic Committee Prance

Robins Plan Clearwater Practice Before Toronto Games

The Brooklyn Robins will drill in Clearwater, Florida, on March 28 as they prepare for Saturday and Sunday games with Toronto. The session will close training camp activities in the city.

Clearwater Fla Brooklyn Robins Toronto

Yankees Fall To Mobile Visit Note

Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees lineup are in Mobile for a game with the Mobile club. The Yanks were defeated by Jacksonville 4 to 3 in a previous outing.

Mobile Ala Babe Ruth New York Yankees Yanks Jacksonville

Tigers Finish Florida Camp as Tour Opens in Orlando

Detroit's Tigers completed their final spring camp in Tampa and will depart tonight for Orlando for the first game of their tour. The squad wrapped up practice with goal of readying for the exhibition series set to begin.

Tigers Tampa Fla U.P Detroit Orlando

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