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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

2

Ohio University Faces Marietta In Tennis Opener

The Ohio University tennis squad opens the season against Marietta College on the local courts. Four singles and two doubles matches highlight a busy week with elimination trials to select the lineup and a tough schedule ahead including Pittsburgh and Ohio Wesleyan.

Marietta Ohio University Marietta College Tutz Burkholde Reqauad Gardner Hendricks Marriott Bird Ohio Tean University of Pittsburgh Ohio Wesleyan

Local boxing results from Newcastle area card

Tony Herrera of Chicago knocked out Ray Newton of Mansfield in the fifth round. Johnny Carey defeated Mickey Solomon of Newcastle in six rounds. Russell Bradford beat Paddy Mahan of Chameroi in six. Jackie King of Wampum and Bobby Coltura of Newcastle fought to a draw in six rounds.

Newcastle U.P Tony Herrera Chicago Ray Newton Mansfield Ohio Johnny Carey Eric Mickey Solomon Russell Bradford Cleveland Paddy Mahan 1Chameroi Jackie King Wampum Bobby Coltura

Amateur scores ace in qualifying round at British Open

R D Mathieson of Edinburgh amateur golf star and former boy champion scored a hole in one on the 180 yard fourth hole at Muirfield during qualifying for the British Open. His opening 18 holes yesterday stood at 2 over par.

Muirfield Scotland U.P R. D. Mathieson Edinburgh Mathieson

How They Stand in the American Association

A fragmented report lists teams such as Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Louisville Toledo Milwaukee and others with standings unclear due to OCR errors. The item appears as a brief sports standings snippet without readable scores or dates.

Watching the Spores Run to Victory Across Baseball Card

Phillies beat Cubs 2 to 1 as Pinky Whitney hits a bases loaded single in the ninth. Claude Willoughby falters for Chicago while Sheriff Blake holds Philadelphia to four hits. Pirates top Braves 4 to 2 in a late rally as Waner brothers star. Giants break skid with three homers to defeat Cardinals 6 to 1 in Polo Grounds game.

Pinky Whitey Phillies Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Claude Willoughby Cubs Chicago Sheriff Blake Phile Steve Swetonic Pittsburgh Percy Jones Pirates Braves Waner Brothers

Yankees and Browns draw attention of fans in St Louis series

New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns open a three game set in St Louis as AL contenders. The Yankees surged after a slow start, piling runs with strong hitting led by Gehrig and Ruth, while NL action sees the Cubs, Braves, and Cardinals jockeying for lead.

Polo Grounds New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Terry Jackson Fallis Giants Wilson Dotted Press Wester New York U.P St. Louis New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Pennaunt Yankees West Cubs Brooklyn Braves Fead Athletics Browns Tigers Phillies Senators

Team Rivalry Notes Across Major Cities

A fragmented listing mentions teams in Philadelphia New York St Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Washington Boston. The text appears as an uneven sequence of city names with stray letters, lacking clear event details or results to report.

Unclear scoring notes from late season basketball results

Fragmentary report lists multiple city matchups with scores and conditions. Teams include Columbus, Minneapolis, Toledo, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Louisville, Kansas City, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Washington, Cleveland. Weather conditions mention rain and wet grounds.

New York Chicago Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis Wet Grounds

Brooklyn Beats Reds 10 to 3 On 15 Hits

Brooklyn collected fifteen hits and stole six bases to defeat Cincinnati 10 to 3. Five Cincinnati errors aided the Robins as Bill Clark pitched effectively behind a solid lead.

Brooklyn

Meusel's 10th-inning homer seals Yankees win over White Sox

Bob Meusel hit a bases loaded homer in the tenth inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 7 to 6 victory against the Chicago White Sox. Waite Hoyt held off a late rally as Chicago stranded the tying and winning runs.

Bob Meusel New York Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox Waite Hoyt

Heilmann fuels Tigers win over Red Sox with big two run game

Harry Heilmann powered Detroit to a third straight win against Boston, driving in five runs on a two run hit. Carroll pitched his first complete game of the season for the Tigers securing the victory.

Harry Heilmann Detroit Boston Fred Sox Carroll Tigers

National League matchups listed for week

The schedule lists games across the National League with St. Louis at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Cleveland Washington at Petro New York at St. Louis Louisville at Kansas City Indianapolis at Milwaukee Toledo at Minneapolis Columbus at St. Paul.

St. Louis Boston Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh New Y Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Petro New York St. Jou American Association Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukes Toledo Minneapolt Columbus St. Pau

Seanager Makes First Coaching Bid With Baltimore Internationals

A nascent manager, Seanager, emerges as a potential coach for the Baltimore Internationals this season. The move marks a quick transition from player to managerial duties as he seeks to influence the club’s early campaigns.

Pomeroy Bend Negro Boatman James Williams Dies

James Williams, 79, longtime Negro steamboat man of Pomeroy Bend, died Monday at his niece’s home north of Rutland. He lived much of his life on the river, was thrifty, and left several grown children. A service will be held at the colored Baptist Church here Wednesday afternoon with burial in Mites Cemetery, funeral by Undertaker Fisterwald.

Rutland James Willams Pomeroy Bend teGhia Eynimajipet Willams Pomeroy Williams James Williams Friede & Wheeline Mites Fisterwald

Murdered baby found along Meigs County river

Pomeroy May 7 The murdered baby found along the river shore below Jacine is under public scrutiny. Suttons Township trustees plan to bury the infant, believed about one month old. Sheriff Wueck and Prosecutor Peepies push to determine if the crime occurred in Meigs County.

Jacine Peepies Meigs County Toledo

Widow Margaret Winget Dies Suddenly in Redford Township

Mrs. Margaret Winget wife of A J Winget longtime Redford Township resident died suddenly from a heart attack Saturday night Funeral services were held at Carleton Church this afternoon with burial in the nearby cemetery under the Finsterwald firm management She leaves her husband and several grown children

Redford Towns Margaret Winget A. J. Winget Carleton Finsterwald

Musical Scramble at Masonic Hall In Middleport

New York Central Athletic Association Band presents a musical Scramble tonight at the Masonic Auditorium. The program is varied and arranged to suit the most fastidious music lovers, promising a rare evening for attendees.

Middleport New York Central Athletic Association Masonic Auditorium

Grace Sauvage Home Visit From Columbus Office

Miss Grace Sauvage, stenographer in the Hocking Valley Mailroad office in Columbus, was home Saturday night and Sunday and returned Sunday evening. She stays with her sister Mrs. H. F. Hoagland and husband.

Middleport Grace Sauvage Hocking Valley Mailroad Columbus Michael Miss Sauvage H. EF. Hoagland

Chauitey Maxton Joins Columbus in American Association

Chauitey Maxton, former University of Pennsylvania pitcher, is now with Columbus in the American Association this season.

Chauitey Maxton University of Pennsylvania Columbus American Association

Mrs Wakelay 67 Dies in Langsville After Illness

Mrs. Wakelay aged 67 dies Sunday night at her daughter Mrs. Emmett Lynch home in Langsville after a complication of diseases. Funeral set for Wednesday at Langsville Church with burial in Langsville Cemetery. Undertaker Rawlings in charge.

Langsville Wakelay Emmett Lynch Rawlings

Divorce Case in Circuit Court and Local Notices

The divorce case of Daca Mob against Jesse Robbins was heard by Judge Drew Monday and taken under the usual six day advisement. Marie Schoenlein, 57, longtime Pomeroy resident, died at her daughter’s home in Philadelphia Sunday. Burial arrangements to be handled by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fick. Emma Waterman and Eva Simms attended Mrs. James Wells’s eighty third birthday at Graham Station. County commissioners held a lively session with delegations seeking road improvements. Pomeroy village council had a busier than usual meeting with substantial business pending.

Daca Jesse Robbins Drew Marie Schoenlein Pomeroy Lydia Gutenkunst Philadelphia W. F. Schoensein Country Mrr Arthur Fick Emma Waterman Eva Simms James Wells Graham Station Saturda

POMEROY Bible School Seeks 200 Mothers 190 Grandmothers

Loyal Women's Class expands attendance at Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School with a drive to bring 200 mothers and 190 grandmothers to services next Sunday. Rev. Watkins criticizes neglect of worship and notes porch swing slackers in the coming season.

Pomeroy Mass

Girl Dies From Result of Fall

Frances Moore five died after infection from a fall. She had been operated on six times at Holzer Hospital and died Sunday night at six oclock. She was daughter of Mrs Callian Moore and sister of Margaret seven. Funeral planned to bury beside her father at Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Syracuse Htte Frances Moore Holzer Hospital Callian Moore Francis Moore J. E. Carlton

Ferry operator buys Pt. Pleasant building for office use

W F MeDade formerly of Letart Falls now Kanauga has purchased the Mutual Realty Building in Pt Pleasant for 16 675 dollars. The former operator of the Ann Bailey ferry between Kanauga and Pleasant is turning the building into the finest office structure in the city.

Letart Falls W. F MeDade Kanauga Ann Bauley

Cost Reduced in Court Term Pomeroy

The Meigs County Common Pleas Court term ended as the least costly in years due to judge Crow’s plea-bargaining plan. Only one jury verdict and one acquittal occurred. Forty-four criminal cases were disposed of with many defendants pleading guilty, eight sent to penitentiaries. Seventy-four civil cases were resolved by various means.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Meigs County Crow

Near miss as brakes fail in Sugar Hill incident

In May 7 incident at Sugar Hill near Pomeroy a car driven by Mrs. B M Tyree veered into a ditch to avoid a collision. It struck a parked car owned by Huck Allensworth, who with his wife and two adopted children stood nearby ready to enter their vehicle. Both cars suffered damage. Tyree escaped serious injury.

Pomeroy Sugarhun B. M. Tyree Lasley Hill Huck” Allensworth Allensworth Middleport August Conde Tyree

Ohio Bobcats to host Ohio Wesleyan in Buckeye Conference clash

Ohio University resumes Buckeye Conference play with a home game against Ohio Wesleyan at Ohio Field on Wednesday afternoon. The game was postponed after news of a coach’s family death. Coach Peden ponders starters with Enghe or Barfoot likely on the mound. Frank Abbey slated to start for the Bishops as they seek their first Buckeye win.

Buckeye Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Field George Staten Wesleyan Bobcats Cincinnati Bearcats Ohioans Miami Bearcats Peden Enghe Barfoot Benny” Trace Denk Wittenberg Brammer Frank Abbey Athens

Meusel Walks Off For Final-Tenth Win

Lazzeri and Meusel homered. Meusel drove in the winning run with the bases loaded in the tenth to seal the victory.

Golf Rules: Judge Yardage To Maintain Pace

The passage urges golfers to know club distances and avoid slow play. Do not shoot onto the green while others are putting out, yet do not delay a second shot when a feasible yardage exists. A player who knows his own limits prevents holding up groups behind or ahead.

Risko to Clash With Emmet Rocco at Public Hall

Johnny Risko heavyweights Emmet Rocco in Cleveland Ohio Public Hall in a 12 round feature. Risko, still in comeback after a loss to Max Schmeling in New York, aims for an easy win. he recently defeated Otto Von Porat in a ten round bout.

Cleveland Mass U.P Johnny Risko New York Max Schmelling Emmet Rocco Elwood City Public Hall Risko Otto von Porat

California Crew Dips Coxswain In Ducking Rite

The University of California tradition sees a crew victory followed by ducking the coxswain. This year Moon Mullin, a 126 pound novice, takes the dunk after California’s win over Washington. hopes rise for more duckings as the team shows strength again.

The University of California Moon” Mullin Mullins California Washington

American Davis Cup Hope Tilden Defeated by Young U S Players

May 7 report from Philadelphia notes in matches here United States star William Tilden, as top ranked, loses twice to Davis Cup hopefuls. John Hennessey of Indianapolis defeats Tilden 6 2 4 6 3 and John Van Ryn, former Princeton captain, beats him 7 5 6 3.

Philadelphia U.rt William T. Tilden United States John Hennessey Indianapolis Tilden John van Ryn Princeton

Smith and Hagen Qualify in Open at Muirfield

In Scotland, May 7, Walter Hagen and Horton Smith each posted 154 to qualify for the British Open at Muirfield and Gullane. Cyril Tolley led early with 159 as winds eased and rain stopped, with Jim Barnes (160) and Bill Mehlhorn (155) among those in contention. D. Mathieson carded a hole in one on the Gullane course.

Mutreleld Scotland A.P Horton Smith Joplin Walter Hagen Cyril Tolley Muirfield Gullane Jim Barnes Bill’ Mehlhorn D. Mathieson Edinburgh Guilane

Erie Boxer Tur Phillips Defeats O Keefer in Ten Rounds

In Columbus on May 7 Tur Phillips of Erie Pennsylvania won the decision over local lightweight Johnny O Keefer in a ten round bout. Phillips was aggressive throughout and controlled the action from start to finish.

Columbus U.P Tur Phillips Erie Johnny O' Keefer Phillips

Golf Swing Mechanics and Shoulder Pivot Issues

A fragmented excerpt discusses golfer shoulder movement during pivoting. It notes that even slight shoulder tendencies can affect balance and swing, with reference to a 1929 Bell Syn tcate source. The text implies critique of improper pivot form and the need for proper body mechanics in golf.

Fiat

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