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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1929

Page

29

Ohio Bobcats split schedule as Marietta game looms

Ten Ohio University tracksters head to Columbus for the Ohio State Relays at Ohio State University with preliminaries today and finals tomorrow. Griffith competes in shot put, Blaettner in the 100 yard dash, and the mile relay lineup includes Morgan Schaal Newell and others as Ohio aims to add relays honors to a 2nd in the Buckeye baseball race.

Ohio University Hill Herbert Ohio State Ohio State University Bobcats Griffith Unis Columbus Holsberry College Ohio Stadium Ohio George Stupson Ohvte State Dash Man Brown Pittsburgh Bilder Notre Dame

Alexander Aims For No Hit Before Retirement

Grover Alexander of the St. Louis Cardinals pursues a no hit game before ending his pitching career. He targets a decisive performance to leave a lasting mark on his legacy as he nears retirement.

Grover Alexander St. Louis

Zepp Goes On Tour From Friedrichshafen

Graf Zeppelin departs Friedrichshafen at dawn for a one day flight to Austria and is expected to return late tonight.

Zepp Friedrichshafen Germany U.R Austria

Baseball scores from American Association and National League

American Association results include Minneapolis 10 Columbus 9 in 10 innings and St Paul 13 Toledo 4. Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 4 Louisville. Milwaukee 4 halted end of 13th due to darkness. National League games: St Louis at Pittsburgh ruled rain. New York at Brooklyn not played. Chicago at Philadelphia not played. American League shows Philadelphia 5. Boston score unclear. St Louis at Cleveland not played due to rain. Detroit at Chicago not played. Washington at New York not played.

Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cleveland

Baseball schedule highlights from major leagues today

The National League slate features Pittsburgh at Boston and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with St. Louis at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia. New York visits Chicago as Washington plays Cleveland. Boston travels to Detroit while Philadelphia hosts St. Louis. In the American Association Indianapolis meets Kansas City, Louisville battles Milwaukee, Columbus faces Minneapolis, and Toledo goes to St Paul.

Pittenger set for regular third base role with Reds

After two seasons as a reserve infielder for the Cincinnati Reds, Clark Pittenger appears poised to start at third base regularly this season. He has shown improved defense at the hot corner and is expected to win the everyday duties in spring training.

Cincinnati Reds Clark Pittenger

Golfer Breaks Club-Breaking Habit By Playing With Women

A golfer at a local club stopped smashing clubs after 30 days playing with women golfers. He found cursing and temper tantrums spurred by bad shots, and the experience kept him from breaking clubs, saving money and preserving his dignity.

Bell Syndicate

Aurora track troubled dispute ends and season set

At Aurora Illinois on May 3 executives and horse owners signaled a path to end the horsemen strike that had delayed the Chicago race season. Owners rejected higher purses and pursued court action for a one percent purse share to the association, while both sides showed willingness to resume. Entries reopen and a full race card expected, with inaugural race tomorrow if no new issue arises.

Aurora UPR Chicago Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association

Boxer Willie Sullivan Fined for Horse Slips

Cincinnati May 3 Willie Sullivan of Newport Ky a professional featherweight boxer was fined 200 and costs by Judge Samuel Bell on a charge of possessing race horse slips.

Cincinnati Willie Sullivan Newport Samuel Bell

Pete Alexander Names Rogers Hornsby Toughest NL Batter

Hall of Fame pitcher Pete Alexander says Rogers Hornsby is the hardest batter to pitch to in the National League. He cites Hornsby’s consistent hitting and plate presence as a major challenge for pitchers.

Pete Alexander Rogers Hiornsby

Veteran Arlett Stays With Oakland Club After One Year

Buzz Arlett, veteran outfielder for the Oakland team on the Pacific Coast League, remains with the same club for another year marking his steadfast tenure. The veteran hits and fielding come with a seasoned presence in the league.

Buzz Arlett Oakland

Prospects and Problems From Athens High Grid Drill

The Athens High School grid program shows good prospects but knotty problems after a three week spring football session. Backfield depth looks solid with Parker, Hughes, Smith, and Coury likely starters, while the line remains a concern. Open dates for next fall include October 19 and November 2 with seven games currently scheduled.

Athens Violet Messenger Harold KB Wise Athens High Sehealt Hulldogs Clarence Pielda Richard Hughes Ken Smith Joe Coury Atking Wilken Edward Pielda David and Cullum

Ohio University Tennis Match Canceled by Weather

The scheduled tennis match between Ohio University and Denton on local courts this afternoon was canceled due to wet weather. No new date has been announced. The opener of the Boh season was affected.

Ohio University Dentwon O. C. Tit Boh

Derby lap tie in Miami on trans-continental pace

In Miami Oklahoma on May 3 UM John Sato Passaic N J and Bam Richman New York tied for first place in the thirty second lap of C C Pyle s trans continental foot pace The field completed 86 7 rates from Joplin Missouri to Miami in 4 35 50 Sato was second in elapsed time and Richman sixth with Pete Gavvussi leading the pack Chel sea Okla was the control point today

Miami Okla UM John Sato Passaic N. J Bam Richman New York C. C. Pyle Joplin Sato Richman Pete Gaivussi Chelsea

Lefty Grove Wins Athletica Victory Amid Weather Chaos

Philadelphia pitcher Lefty Grove earned his second win in as many days for the Athletica, delivering five innings of a 24 to second inning rout before rain halted play. The New York Grante built a two run lead over Repekiva Kabina, but severe weather paused all remaining games and caused cancellations in both leagues.

Lefty Grove Philadelphia Hosten Hed Sox Aix Bite Athletica Grove Boe Tome Mack Gent New York Grante Repekiva Kabina Rainers

Home Run Club in United Preas Record Likely Without Hits

A garbled sports blurb lists players Harper Browne and others with references to home runs and leagues. It shows no homers yesterday and mentions the National and American Leagues with scattered abbreviations and names, suggesting a brief roundup of recent baseball results.

Neat match scheduled for May finalizes Marietta schedule

After weeks of praise the neat match is set for May and Marietta will finish the competition.

Cate Marietta

Helen Wills Prepares For Court Showing

Helen Wills, the famed California tennis star, prepares for a court appearance at Buckingham Palace on May 9 and is deeply involved with dress makers and a court designer. She expresses excitement over a European court and plans a reduced practice schedule this week as she nears the public appearance.

Helen Wills California Wimbledon Buckeingham Palace Mise Joan Patew Wille United Prena Tennig Court

Move Reducing Yellowhorse’s Semi Pros Quest in OKC

Moves Yellowhorse a former major league pitcher struggles to find a semi pro team in Oklahoma City. He remains one of the few aboriginal players to spend extended time in the majors.

Yellowhorse Oklahoma City

Reott Beats Harmann in London Heavyweight Bout

British heavyweight Phil Reott edged Ludwig Harmann in a four round decision at Albert Hall. Fred Webster captured the lightweight British title with a 15 round decision over defending champ Sam Stewart in the semi final.

London Uarb Phil Reott Ludwig Harmann Albert Hall Fred Webster Great Britain Sam Stewart

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