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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1926

Page

9

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues Today

American Association results include St Paul 7 Columbus 5 and Indianapolis 7 Milwaukee 2 with Toledo 7 Minneapolis 6. National League Cincinnati 14 Philadelphia 4 and New York 2 Chicago 1 Boston 3 Pittsburgh 1 St Louis 3 Brooklyn 1. American League Boston 1 Cleveland 0 and Philadelphia 5 St Louis 4 Washington 5 New York 3. No other games scheduled.

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

Sports matchups list for multiple city teams

A sequence of scheduled games includes Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo Minneapolis at Indianapolis St Paul at Louisville Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at New York Chicago at Washington.

Reds Rally to 14-4 Victory Over Phillies in May Showdown

Cincinnati pounds 18 hits to rout Philadelphia 14 to 4 as Mitchell faces early exit. Willoughby, Baecht and Bentley shut down the Phillies while Donohue struggled with 11 safeties allowed. Notable: Pipp and Dressen contribute, multiple players collect extra-base hits.

REDS Cincinnati Mitchell Philadelphia Willoughby Baecht Bentley Donohue Beo Si Williams Leach Checsocee Harper Uuer OP Mitchell Kimmick Adean Ceveserers Escesesse BRH BORNE Emmer Dressen Roush Eae Bressler Ccccepesee Critz Walker Picinich Ecceees Henline Pipp Wilson Friberg Bressler Dean Willough Williams Dono- Pipp Seseeges Aye Mitch

Baseball Roundup Highlights Mixed Results Across Leagues

Rockie Wills left knee injury after collision with Tony Lazerri as the Red Sox fell 1 to 5. Yankees drop fourth straight. Washington wins 5 to 3. Cardinals beat Robins 3 to 1 on three hits. Dazzy Vance still without a win. Braves top Pirates 3 to 1 after four hits in sixth. Athletics rally for 5 to 4 over Browns. Herschell Bennet injured leg may sideline him a week. Giants edge Cubs 2 to 1 in western swing. Reds erupt for 14 runs on 18 hits in 14 to 4 win over Phillies.

Abe Ruth Tony Lazerri Yankees Washington Cardinals Robins Dazzy Vance Braves Pirates Athletics Browns Herschell Bennet St. Louis Giants Cubs Reds Phillies

Norge Airship Refueled En Route Polar Flight

The dirigible Norge, en route from Leningrad to Kings Bay Spitzbergen, refueled in Vadso at 5 30 a m after delays from winds. The Amundsen Ellsworth expedition to cross the North Pole is to begin at Kings Bay.

Vadsoe Norway U.R Leningrad Kings Bay Spitzbergen North Pole

Brooklyn Robins Rally From Slump To Lead In Pennant Race

Brooklyn started the season short on infield and outfield but surged to a .667 standing by batting .290 and holding opponents to .223. Jess Petty won his fifth in five starts as the Robins beat the Braves 3-2 in a ninth inning rally, with Chicago and Boston also showing strength in the West meanwhile.

New York Brooklyn Yankees Greater Gowanus Robins Stock Fournier Boston Philadelphia Jess Petty Braves Giants Phils Howitzers Cubs Joe McCarthy Chicago Twins

Dempsey Sees Clear Path For Comeback Fight

Dempsey says he plans no statements on Kearns legal action until suit is filed and focuses on preparing for a September fight under Tex Rickard in New York. He believes he can overcome any obstruction and plans to meet Tunney or Wills if ready. Farmer Lodge, his sparring partner, left camp for St Paul.

Hendersonville U.P Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Tex Rickard New York Dempsey Kearns Tunney Wills Rickard Farmer Lodge St. Paul

Immy Ring’s Long Run With Giants and Reds Stretches Back

In sport notes the veteran pitcher Immy Ring links across teams from 1919 Cincinnati to 1920 Reds and 1923 Phillies. The article notes his World Series start against the White Sox and his 18 win season in 1923. Ring faces a boosted 1924 season with stronger support from McGraw’s lineup.

Immy Ring Philly Nurin Giants Bentley-Dean Cincinnati White Sox Ring Reds Phillies Rixey Quaker Town Tribe McGraw

Peony 156 Years Old A Storied Edwardsville Plant

A historic peony in Edwardsville has bloomed for 136 years after being sent from Germany by early settler George Barnsback in 1790. The plant has survived four generations and remains a local legend.

Edwardsville George Barnsback Germany

Lodi 4-H Club Holds Wednesday Meeting

The Lodi 4-H boys met at leader Charles Westcott’s home on Wednesday afternoon. They chose the Latin quotation Not for self, but for all and, after club business, enjoyed a period of play. Attendees included Ralph Harris, Walter Smith, Worthington Biehl, Fred Sapp, Orris Davis, Carl Hoskins, Lloyd Pierce, and Malcolm Miller.

Shade Lodi Charles Westcott Ralph Harris Walter Smith Worthington Biehl Fred Sapp Orris Davis Carl Hoskins Lloyd Pierce Malcolm Miller

Gorillas May Reach Ages of Thirty to Forty Years

A study suggests gorillas in the wild can live thirty to forty years, with older individuals observed in some groups. Researchers note long lifespans affect social structure and reproduction plans.

Ohio U. Faces Wittenberg in Key Conference Match

Ohio University travels toward a .500 conference mark after three straight losses to BA A. They meet Wittenberg at Springfield in a test to bounce back. Denison has beaten Wittenberg this season, while Ohio struggles to pick a starting pitcher amid inconsistent options. The game hinges on pitching depth and timely hitting.

Ohio University Wittenberg Springfield Bobcats Denison Peden Ohio Sweeney Wesleyan Wakley Fuller Gamber

Question Box column invites sports questions

Readers may submit questions on baseball football boxing or amateur sports to Joan B Foster Lawrence Perry or Fair Play at 14 Worth Building Ave. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply. otherwise questions will be answered in this column.

Joan B. Foster Lawrence Perry Ave

Is a fighter disqualified for going down without being hit

The rules imply automatic disqualification only if the fighter is down without being hit, but the referee’s judgment governs. If a fighter is knocked down and rises then goes down again without a new punch, the referee resumes the count from the original knockdown to keep fairness.

Bases loaded two-base hit and runner scores question

A batter hits for two bases with bases full and is thrown out attempting three. Runners who crossed home plate score. The runs count. A second question asks if Suzanne Leneg Len would be considered a pro tennis player if she signed with a moving picture firm. The answer: probably would be, on the basis she is exploiting her tennis ability.

Suzanne Leneglen Moving Picture

Yesterday's Homers Yesterday's Homers

Baseball recap notes homers by players from the Senators and other teams with scattered score updates. Names include Molly Giemte and Peckinpaugh among listed players, indicating a series of batting achievements and run tallies.

Yoslin Senators Molly Giemte Cassee Se Peckinpaugh

Athens Hi to Host Busy Day Against Marietta and Muskingum

Athens high school athletes travel to Marietta to face Orangs and Black in baseball tennis and golf at 10 AM. In the afternoon the college plays Muskingum. Morgan is elected baseball captain and Fields named track head for the season.

Athens Marietta College Morgan Fields

Cannonballs Set to Meet American Legion Sunday at Local Park

Gannonballs aim to avenge last year’s loss to Portsmouth Legion nine as Sam Witham leads a hard hitting lineup. Beecher pitches for Portsmouth with strong control while De Totell, Reingart, and Keyser provide the power. The Wellston matchup proved the Cannonballs’ bats with 14 hits in a 10-0 win.

Glouster Portsmouth Cannonballs American Legion Sam Witham Ball Park Wellston Hayes Smith River District Beecher Portsmouth de Totell Reingart Keyser Legion Itasp Cannonballs

Chicago Readies Return of State Boxing With Major Fights

Chicago moves to legalize boxing after Illinois voters approved a state commission. Gov. Small named a three man board, paving a carnival of bouts in Chicago headlined by Sid Terris vs Sam Mandell for the lightweight claim. Mullins plans multiple cards including Bud Taylor vs Charley Rosenberg and a Mandell bout with Rocky Kansas.

Bert M. Demby Chicago Len Small Paul Prehn John Righeimer Oswald W. Huncke State Boxing Board Sid Terris Sammy Mandel Illinois Jim Mullens Tex Rickard Middlewest Terris

Mystery may be solved in arrest

Ray Thrush a municipal light employee is held in Columbus city jail on suspicion of shooting to kill the months long gunman who terrorized Mrs. C. M. Foot and family in Fairfield County. He allegedly tried to kill Mrs. Foor on three occasions and will be taken back to Lancaster for questioning.

Columbus Ray Thrush City Lancaster

Boxing Season Opens At Madison Square Garden

The summer boxing season starts at Madison Square Garden with two headline bouts featuring Jackie Renault vs Demare and Joe Dundee meeting Georgie Levine in the semi final. Renault is slight favorite over the Hoboken boxer. Hoff loses bid for rest as amateur union warns sanction may be canceled if he does not compete in San Francisco.

New York Madison Square Garden Jackie—Renault Demare Renault Hoboken Joe Dundee Baltimore Georgie Levine Brooklyn Charley Hoff The Amateur Athletic’s Union Hoff San Francisco United States

United States Rifle Team Cancels England Flight

New York United States rifle team from the seventh regiment halted by British strike postponement of international matches in England. team had planned to sail tonight.

New York Seventh Regiment England

Peter Carl Yon Dies at 90 Former Cornish Wrestling Champion

ISHPEMING Mich Peter Carl Yon once world champion of Cornish style wrestling has died at age 90 in Ishpeming Michigan The longtime figure in the sport passed away in his hometown with his passing noted by local sports circles and wrestling historians.

Ishpeming, Mich Peter Carlyon

Pearl the cat adopts silver gray fox in Pawtucket

In Pawtucket Rhode Island Pearl a black and white cat mother to four kittens has adopted a silver gray fox. All are reportedly doing well with Lou the fox showing affection for his new mother and family.

Pawtucket R. I Pearl Lou

Hams Meet Top Track Team at Logan

Southeastern meet at Ironton drew Columbus East led by G Simpson Armstrong Falton and B Simpson who set world records in the quarter and half mile relays. Logan prepares for比赛 with Ed McGonagle and Adcock among expected scorers as Butch Grover runs the event starting at 1 30 pm at Logan high school athletic field.

Logan Columbus Central Ohio Ironton East G. Simpson Armstrong Falton B. Simpson Ed McGonagle Adcock Eilchel Lavey Jones Lytle Hansley

Bowling Green college awards gymnasium contract

Bowling Green contractor Lee Herman received the bid for the college’s new gymnasium project valued at 75000 dollars.

Bowling Green Lee Herman Bowling Green Contractor Bowling Green College

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