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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1928

Page

7

Reds Defeat Cards by 6 in Cincinnati Return

Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis 6 to 0 as seven Cardinals errors help the hosts. Critz hit Cincinnati’s first homer in the seventh after Hafey collided with a pavilion while chasing the ball. May started and took the loss, with Kolp finishing.

ST. Louis Louis Cardinal Cincinnati Reds Reds Cincinnati Critz Chick Hafey Cardinal Cardinals Jakie May May Sherdel Crutz Hafey Allen Kolp I Celt Purdy If Kelly Walker Rf .Ceseeee Yitzmann Tf Seer Ol Aled Dressen Picinich Crits Frisch Sacrificea Thevenow Bottomley Ford Hita Blades Rigler Hart Jorda

Monday Scores In American Association and National League

Kansas City defeated Columbus 11 to 1 while St Paul beat Indianapolis 14 to 11 and Minneapolis won 8 to 2 over Loutaville. Toledo downed Milwaukee 5 to 3. In the National League New York won 14 to Brooklyn 4 with Pittsburgh 8 to Chicago 7 and Boston 13 to Philadelphia 6. Cincinnati 6 to St Louis 4.

American Association Club Kangay City Indianapolis St. Paul W. Il Brooklyne New York Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Thesas Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Loutaville Toledo Milwaukee Brooklyn Louisville National League

Baseball results and schedule from the American League

Summary of scores with Philadelphia top Boston 4 to 1 and St Louis 10 to 3 over Cleveland. Also Chicago 10 over Detroit 6 and New York 8 over Washington 4. Tuesday's slate includes Columbus at Kansas City and other league matchups with stats on homers stolen bases and errors.

Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Detroit New York Washington

Heeney Starts Training for July World Title Bout

Tom Heeney, challenger for the world heavyweight title, began light training at St. Nicholas gym in New York weighing 211 pounds. He plans to trim to about 195 196 for a 15 round bout with Gene Tunney at Yankee Stadium likely July 26. Heeney may train at St. Nick's and not relocate to Atlantic City.

New York U.R London Paris Tom Heeney St. Nicholas Gymnasium Heeney Gene Tunney Yankee Stadium Atlantic City St. Nick's Leviathan John Mortimer Jack Sharkey Jack Delaney Sharkey Delaney Tunney

Payne Lags in 26 Mile Run at Virden

Andrew Payne of Claremore Oklahoma once led the Pyle cross country field but fell to third and finished tenth as Peter Gavuzzi of Southampton England claimed second in the 26 mile race from Virden. John Salo of Cassis New Jersey won the lap in 3 01 50.

James Powers United Press Springfield Ill Andrew Payne Claremore Okla Pyle Peter Gavuzzi Gavuzzi Southampton Eng Virden Payne John Salo Cassaic N. J Finn

Sam Withem Shines as Grey Pitcher in 6 4 Victory

Sam Withem of Glouster pitched five innings for the Zanesville Greys in their 6 to 4 win over the Akron Wirestones. He fanned three, walked one, and contributed a put-out and an assist. He traveled to Zanesville with C. G. Lunsford, a former American Legion Athletic Association figure.

Glouster Sam Withem

Dundee Defends Title by Knocking Out Rivals in St Louis

In St Louis on April 27 Joe Dundee of Baltimore world welterweight champion knocked out Billy Drake of Germany. Meyer Grace of Chicago defeated Lester Martin of St Louis by knockout.

Dunder ST. Louis Joe Dundee Baltimore Billy Drake Germany Meyer Grace Chicago Lester Martin

Boston Youth Scores Quick Knockout in Two Minute Bout

In Warren on May 1 Harold Scarney Youngstown light heavyweight was knocked out in the sixth round by John ny Klesch of Cleveland. Other results include Youngstown lightweight win over Danny Raeburn and a Boston fighter Sharkey stopping Delaney in the first round in New Jersey.

Harold Young) Scarney Youngstown Johnny Klesch Cleveland Scarney Young Billy Wallace Danny Raeburn Warren Jimmy Zill Feather Tommy Murphy Newark N. J Jimmy Slattery Buffalo Tony Marullo New Orleans Joe Sekura Dayton King Solomon Panama Jack Delaney Bridgeport Baron von Huenefield Koehl Fitzmaurice Bremen Sharkey Delaney Bridgeport Jack Ebbets Field Marty Wile Ague Jack Johnny Risko New York Jack Sharkey Boston Columbus U.P Johnny O'Keefe Pete Cannell Bert Heathfield Jimmy Wright Irwin Grace Jack Houston

Wallach Stops Silvers in Seventh Round Bout

Brooklyn welterweight Harry Wallach knocks out Joey Silvers in the seventh round of a ten round bout. Wallach improves to win by knockout at the event, delivering a decisive finish in the middle frames.

Brooklyn Harry Wallach Joey Silvers

Archie Compston Challenged by Pros in 86 Hole Clash

Arch ie Compston faces challenges from Tommy Armour and MacDonald Smith after his victory over Walter Hagen. Armour backed by Silas Newton seeks a 72 hole match for a 1000 pound purse. Smith at Lakeville Golf and Country Club invites Compston for an 86 hole match with up to 5000 dollars in prize. Hagen prepares by returning to practice in England.

Sandwich England Tommy Armour Archie Compston Silas Newton Tommy Walter Hagen Compston Hagen Walter Armour Jim Barnes Bill Mehrhorn Larry Nachholtz New York U.K Lakeville Golf and Country Club Great Neck J. I Walter Hagan MacDonald Smith

Wills Drops Berlin Matches Over Cold

Miss Helen Wills, American women's tennis champion, has a cold and will not compete in several scheduled matches in Germany. She was to travel to Berlin with partner Miss Penelope Anderson but canceled on doctor’s advice. Rest is prescribed after variable recent weather.

Paris Inesa Helen Wills Germany Penelope Anderson Berlin

Lawrence official signs for Emporia coaching post

Appleton Wisconsin George Christoph assistant athletic director at Lawrence College signs to coach basketball and track at the College of Emporia in Emporia Kansas starting next season.

Appleton Wis George Christoph Lawrence College College of Emporia Emporia Kan

Home Run Leaders From Yesterday Across Leagues

Yesterday’s homer list shows Ruth and Hauser among sluggers for Yankees and Athletics. Frisch Wilson and O'Doul appear with multiple clubs, while Griff seconds and Pirates Gratham contribute in a mixed National and American league tally. Total league homers: National 67 American 42.

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Yesterday's Heroes and Big League Scores

Baseball results recap with Browns beat Indians 10 to 3 behind George Blac holder rookie pitcher. Walberg beat Red Sox 4 to 1. Athletics move toward second. Yankees beat Senators 8 to 4 amid miscues. Falk doubled twice with four RBIs as White Sox rout Tigers. Giants narrow Robins lead with 14 runs on 11 hits. Cardinals commit seven errors in 6 to 4 Reds win. Hafey injured chasing a homer. Braves overpower Phillies 18 to 6 with four homers. Pirates outlast Cubs 8 to 7.

George Blacholder St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Browns Indiana Blacholder Rube Walberg Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Grant Gillis Bob Reeves Washington Senators Bib Falk Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers New York Giants Brooklyn Robins Ltto St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Chick Hafey Hughie Crit Hafey Braves Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs

Ruth and Speaker Standouts in 193? Yankees Athletics Game

Babe Ruth walked three times and scored twice after an error while Lou Gehrig added a run and two hits in five plate appearances. Tris Speaker for the Athletics failed to make an impact in the matchup.

Babe Ruth Yankees Lou Gehrig Ruth Tris Speaker Athletics

Tennis Team In Second Game Next Thursday

Buckeye association standings show one remaining undefeated Bobcat squad as Coach Bird prepares the racquet team for a season defining match against the Logan Bishops at Delaware Thursday. He has opened varsity tryouts while continuing elimination rounds as Henderson Burkholder Gross Walton compete for top spots and doubles with Walton. The Wesleyan opponent is seen as a potential easy match, though past meet history suggests caution.

Buckeye Association Cies Bird Logan Bishops Delaware Cincinnati Henderson Burkholder Wesleyan Gross Walton

Batter Notes From a Sloppy Box Score

Ty Cobb of the Athletics singled once in four trips. Skogera Hornsby of the Braves had a single and a double in five plate appearances and made an error. Harry Hellman of the Tigers singled twice in five at bats and scored one run. Kiki Cuyler of the Cubs had a sacrifice and a single in three appearances, drove in two runs, and scored.

Ty Cobb Athletics Skogera Hornsby Braves Harry Hellman Tigers Kiki Cuyler Cubs

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