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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

7

Ohio Bobcats Tackle Wittenberg On Home Field

Ohio University Bobcats aim to improve their Buckeye Conference standing in a home game against Wittenberg at 3:30 p.m. The team has five wins and four losses this season, two conference victories, and a loss to Miami. Key players include Trace and Enghe on the mound and Koterba leading off with Schreiber at third. The Lutherans boast wins over Wesleyan and losses to Cincinnati, with a doubleheader against Marietta pending after today.

Ohio Buckeye Wittenberg Meteme Spo Weirts Ohio University Bobcats Bobcats Miami Wesleyan Lutherans Cincinnati Cedarville Antioch Bearcats Koterba Schreiber Nace Benny” Trace Enghe Marietta

Long sweeping swing drives amateur golf standouts Finlay and Jones

In this 1929 Bell Syndicate piece, Finlay and Jones are described as long sweeping, upright swingers with powerful drives. Finlay’s swing shows a high finish and hands raised above head level, signaling consistency and height at the top of the swing.

Pamps Finlay America Young Finlay Labby Jones Finlay Jones Bell Syndicate

Brooklyn Tops Giants 2 0 as Vance Excels at Ebbets Field

Yesterday Dazzy Vance pitched a five hit shutout leading Brooklyn to a 2 0 win over the New York Giants at Ebbets Field. The loss drops the Giants further from first in the National League as Western clubs prepare to invade the East.

Dazzy Vance Brooklyn New York Giants Ebbets Field Giants John J. McGraw Darsty Vance

Jark Sets New Drake Relays Discus Mark

Carl Jark a 210 pound Army cadet hurled the discus 158 feet 3 inches at the Drake Relays to break Bud Houser of Southern California by one and a quarter inches. The performance highlighted the annual relay carnival as its feature event.

Carl Jark Jark Bud” Houser Southern California

Pupils At Putnam School Schedule Saturday Activities

Putnam School playground hosts marble tournament and two league baseball games with girls recreation baseball planned. Central Tigers face East Side Bulldogs while Putnam Bears meet West Side Rabbits. standings show Central 3 0, East Side 2 2, West Side 0 3.

Putnam School Jack Rhoades Central Tigers East Side Bulldogs Putnam Bears West Side Rabbits Putnam Beare

Indiana Signs Pat Page To Three Year Coaching Deal

Indiana announces completion of a three year contract with football coach Pat Page. Page secured the new deal after a period of strong results and leadership of the program.

Pat Page Indiana

Ohio Relays at Ohio State Draw 200 Schools in 1960

The sixth annual Ohio Relays at Ohio State draws about 200 schools and 2500 athletes for a two day outdoor carnival. Star entries include George Simpson, Judd Timm, Jack Elder, and Pete Brown as the sprint events promise a fast Dash of the Age.

Columbus UPR Ohilo State University Michigan Iowa Wolverines Hawk- Eyes Buckeyes George Simpson Ohio State Judd Timm Ofllinois Jack Elder Notre Dame Pete Brown Pittsburgh Simpson Penn Timm Elder Brown Fleet Elder Percy Williams New York Claude Brucey Williams Frank Wykoff

Baseball Hall of Fame Style Batting Club List

A garbled roster of Hall of Fame era players with team affiliations appears. Names include Harper Braves, Gehrig Yankees, Ott Giants, Hornsby Cubs, Wilson Cubs, Herman Dodgers, O Doul Phillies. with Browns Cardinals Athletics and a stray note about American League and National League totals.

Harper Braves Blue Browns Gehrig Yankees Simmona Athletics Hafey Cardinals

Tuesday's Results in Baseball and Milwaukee Scores

Milwaukee defeated Columbus 16 to 10 and Louisville topped Cincinnati 6 to nil. Kansas City lost 4 to Toledo while Indianapolis beat St Paul 3 to 1. Brooklyn beat New York 2 to 0 and Boston won 14 to 12 over Philadelphia. Pittsburgh and St Louis had no game due to rain.

Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis

Baseball scores and upcoming American League slate

Chicago edged Cleveland 8 to 4 and New York defeated Washington 10 to 9 in 10 innings. Boston beat Philadelphia 4 to 1 while St. Louis topped Detroit 6 to 4. Schedule shows Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at Chicago St. Louis at Cleveland Washington at New York New York at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Pittsburgh with other teams off. Also listed are Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee Columbus at Minneapolis Toledo at St Paul.

St. Louis Browns Detroit Louis Philadelphia New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington L. Kansas Indianapolis Minneapolis Soo Paul Jcolumbur Ees Toledo Lowisville Milwaukee St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Kansas City Louisville Columbus St. Paul

Braves Extend Lead as Giants Struggle in Spring Report

United Press Sports Writer William J Dunn notes the 1929 Braves sit atop the National League early while John J McGraw's Giants stumble. He recalls 1914 Braves rise and contrasts a top starting squad with seven NL pursuers, predicting a tense season as Giants seek form.

William J. Dunn United Press Boston Braves

Work Progressing on Bishop Stadium

Concrete will be poured Thursday for the first section of Selby Stadium at Ohio Ves leyan University. Forma rise rapidly and weather has aided progress. The stadium will seat 000, with a 300 yard track straightaway and 180 yard stretches. Sodding by George M. McClure of Columbus.

Delaware Selby Athletic Feld Ohio Vesleyan University George M. McClure Columbus Chicago Naval Academy Annapolis

Schulte Injured Catcher Suffered Foot Fracture

Cincinnati May to catcher Schulte of the Chicago Cubs was injured Sunday while catching his third game for the team. He was spiked during play and initial reports suggested a minor wound but a physician later diagnosed a fracture in a small bone of his foot.

Cincinnati Schulte Chicago Behulte

Shotton Selia Insurance Ties in Philadelphia Phillies

Burt Shotton manages the Philadelphia Phillies in the summer months and Selia Insurance at Am herat in the off season.

Shotton Selia Insurance Burt Shotton Philadelphia Phillies Selia Insurance Amherat

Stop and Go traffic idea for golf course fairways

A columnist suggests a Stop-and-Go system to keep golfers moving and respectful. Warns that walking out in front of teammates is dangerous and can provoke a retaliatory hit. Emphasizes keeping position on fairways and avoiding stepping onto the green before partners finish their shots.

Verne Wickham Athens Messenger

Chicago track dispute stalls races at Aurora meet

Chicago sports writers report horsemen forced delays at the Aurora track as demands target feed monopoly minimum purses and a one percent share for the Thoroughbred Association. Track manager Clifford Trimble declined new adoptions and kept daily race purses under review amid protests from owners and a rumored 8 year plan.

Purce Thoroughbred Association Clifford KR. Trimble

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