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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

9

Bobcats Triumph in Wild 17-8 Victory Over Marietta

Ohio University baserunners capitalized on 14 Marietta free bases and miscues to build an early eight run lead. McKinley struggled with control but fanned four Pioneers in a key third inning, as Ohio extended the margin with hits from Fuller and Agostinelli and Robeson and Swearingen scoring on passes and errors. Marietta plated three in the ninth before Burchhardt retired the final batter.

Robert Marriott Ohio University Bobcats Marietta Baseballers Ohio McKinley Pioneer Pete Bobcat Marietta Diamond Farnham Bobcats Huggenberger Marietta Peden Barfoot Rube Waddell Hart McNabl Fuller Field Lorentz Egrenberger McNabb Cook Williams Robeson Waller Swearingen Robelson Jack Burchhardt Bayless Greer Agostinelli Diekman Alu Lafferty Ray Farnham Luller Reardon Burck

Fred Jr Leads Western Hope In Derby Trial At Louisville

Lafferty of Marietta sparked a two run second inning as Ohio faltered. Farnham drew walks and Lafferty's hits fueled Marietta. Fred Jr., Chicago owned colt, posted a fast Derby trial at Churchill Downs clocking 1:65 for a mile and an eighth with jockey Nick Burger aboard as a leading Western contender alongside Bewithus and Boo from Idle Hour stable.

Lquisville Fred Jr Chicago Churchill Downs Nick Burger Bewithus Bradney Idle Hour Buddy Bauer Boo

Helen Wills Sails Friday for Europe to Wimbledon

American star Helen Wills plans a Wimbledon start after an appendicitis setback. She sails to London Friday and names rivals including Kathleen McKane Godfrey, Serenita De Alvarez, Katherine Bouman, Molla Mallory, Elizabeth Ryan, and Betty Mulhall. Wills will play singles and women’s doubles with Ryan, skipping mixed doubles to avoid overdoing the schedule.

Henry L. Farrell New York Mile Suzanne Lenglen Helen Wills Europe Kathleen McKane Godfrey Serenita de Alvarez Katherine Bouman Holland Molla Mallory Elizabeth Ryan England Betty Mulhall Senorita de Alvarez Lenelen Miss Ryan William Tilden Frank Hunter Paris Aa Wurnianr

Buckeye Columbus Certificates of Deposit advertised

The Buckeye offers Certificates of Deposit for any amount over fifty dollars with 5 percent interest from issue date. Some certificates exceed one hundred thousand dollars and interest compounds semi annually. Remittances may be mailed or sent by express or post office. Resources over eighty four million dollars.

Buckeye Columbus Ma Rxpress Aubiig Edence

Carleton Defeats Knox 5-0 in Pitching Shutout

Fifteen of 27 Carleton players struck out in a lopsided baseball game against Knox College. Addington pitched five hits allowed as Carleton won 5 to 0.

Carleton College Knox College Addington Carleton Carlton Knox

Red Sox Upset Indians With Five-Run Inning In Cleveland

Boston under Bill Carrigan defeats Cleveland 6 to 6 at Dunn Field. Jack McCallister and teammates seized on a poor Indians defense after a big five-run inning, while Wiltse held off Cleveland in the late innings.

Boston Red Sox Cleveland Bill Carrigan Indians Dunn Field Jack McCallister Warriors Red Sox Carrigan Sox Wiltse

Pinch Hitter Karr Takes Loss as Hudlin Shines

Hudlin allows two runs in 2 2/3 innings and milks 1 1/3 more frames, while Karr surrenders 10 hits in 2 3 innings before taking the loss. Mil ler and Hudlin combine value on the mound as Dinneen and Nalin catch, time 1 50.

Karr Hudlin Levsen Miller Umpirce van Grafian Dinneen Nalin

Ty Cobb Receives Warm Detroit Welcome in 6 3 Loss

In Detroit Ty Cobb, back with the Philadelphia Athletics, drew a mammoth reception as he recalled his early Navin Field hits. The game ended 6 to 3 with Detroit defeating Cobb’s Athletics, as Cushioned by a late rally the Browns fell 8 to 7 to the Yankees in another contest.

Cobb Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Navin Field Eddie Collins Athletics Tigers Walter French Buffalo the &St. Laula Browns New York Browns Babe Ruth Rob Meusel Yanks Chicago Cubs Phillies L. Wilson Hartnett Stephenson Carlson

National League scores and weather affect many games

In the National League Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 while several games faced wet or cold conditions. Cincinnati and Brooklyn were rained out, as were St Louis at New York and Pittsburgh at Boston. American Association results saw Kansas City 5 Louisville 1 and Indianapolis 7 Milwaukee 6, with St Paul and Columbus tied 8 to 14 in a long game and Toledo at Minneapolis played in cold weather.

Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Washington New York St. Louis Lubs Hic Eee Kladelphia Louis Eveland G. W. L Pet New York Ee Teledo Milwaukee Skansas City Loisville Columbus Cincinnati Brooklyn Ittshburgh Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo-Minneapolia

Bishops Face Big Athletic Program This Week

Ohio Wesleyan university plans a busy slate over the coming days with a baseball game and a tennis match against Ohio State. The Buckeyes series continues after an 8 8 tie in 11 innings. Also on the schedule are a Denison tennis match, a game with Ohio University, the Fresh Varsity track meet, and hosting the Central District high school track and field meet Saturday.

Delaware, CO U.P Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio State Buckeyes Denison Ohio University Wesleyan

Tex tennis champion rules on net vault play

Wilmer Allison of the University of Texas was ruled to have won a point after vaulting the net to return a cut shot. Judges noted the ball struck fair in Allison’s court and bounced back, no net touch by Allison, and that a player may pursue the ball anywhere on court.

San Antonio Tex Wilmer Allison University of Texas Allison

Samson earns Big Ten medal for athletics and scholarship

Ann Arbor Michigan Paul Samson of Ypsilanti received the Big Ten medal for proficiency in athletics and scholarship. He captained Michigan's conference and national championship swimming team and has maintained an almost perfect academic record.

Ann Arbor Mich Paul Samson Ypsilanti Michigan Samson

White Sox Move Into Second With 4 3 Win Over Senators

The Chicago White Sox rose to second in the American League by defeating the Washington Senators 4 to 3. Thom as pitched for Sox and Thurston for Senators, with Metgier and Judge homering.

Phillies Blake Cubs Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Boston Cleveland Chicago White Sox Darkhorse Washington Thomas Sox Thurston Senators Metgier Judge

Tex Dempsey Fight Plans Signal From Rickard

Tex Rickard awaited confirmation from Ted Dempsey on a summer and fall New York schedule. The promoter aimed to match former champion Jack Dempsey with Paulino Creudon or Maloney, with a winner facing Sharkey, to test fitness and potential title relevance while lifting a boxing suspension.

New York Tex Rickard Ted Dempsey Rickard Dempsey Aigt Pawino Creudun Maloney-Sharkey Condit Genney Paulino

Delaney Plans to Relinquish Title Strengthened

The boxing plan to relinquish Delaney’s heavyweight title has gained support from the boxing commission to allow a full heavyweight title bout. Pete Reilly fears fewer fighter options and uncertain crowds, but the move aims to boost profits and crowd draw.

Delaney Sohoxing Commission Pete Reilly

Tilden Beats Hunter in Hague Tennis Duel

In a Hague match, William and Vrancia T. Hunter faced Dutch players as Tilden won 7-6 6-3 6-0 after Dettmer defeated Hunter 6-7 6-0 6-1 in the same event.

Tilden the Hague Willam Vrancia T. Hunter Tennis Invaders Dettmer Hunter

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