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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1930

Page

9

Pst Equals v Pitches Victory In Early Baseball Action

The report highlights multiple baseball scores and performances as teams chase early-season leads. Notable efforts include a 7 to 6 win by the Tigers over the Red Sox and a strong debut performance by a rookie pitcher contributing to Philadelphia and Cleveland clashes in pursuit of standings.

Cleveland Philaworld Mel Bib Falksk Ting Athletics Tigers Ruth Milt Gaston S&j Red Rn Giants Brooks Pittsito Reds Phil Alexander Cardinals

Kentucky Derby contenders edge toward final trials

May 12 dispatch reports a crowded field for the Derby with Gallant Fox favored under Earl Sande. Other leading rivals include Nant Pox and Kilkerry, while Gallant Fox faces stiff opposition as contenders test form in the Derby trials. Also noted is a boxing briefing about a June 12 heavyweight bout with Jack Sharkey.

D West Wildward Turday Ubie Gallant Fox Audley Farm Galt I. F. Prichard Tan- Valley Lake Table Kilkerry Nant Pox Shipisville T. M. Cassidy Brown Brigade G. W. Foreman Ownliam Ziegler, Jr Comlass Ers J. E. R. Bradley Galdid Kentucky Sir Barton II Sande

Wykoff's 100 Yard Time Attracts Record Scrutiny

In Los Angeles on May 12 U P officials review four stop watches that show Frank Wykoff running 100 yards in 9.25 seconds as a potential new world record. Wykoff led a strong Pacific Coast field at USC while Les Harbies, Mate George and fellow Trojans trailed.

Los Angeles U.P Frank Wykoff A. A. LU University of Southern Southern Pacific A. A. U Wykoff Pacific Coast Les Harbies Stanford Harbies George Whittier College Milt Maurer Red" Guyer George Simpson Ohio State Charlie Paddock

Maine Congressman Displays Prize Salmon From Bangor Waters

Congressman Donald Francis Shaw of Maine holds a prize salmon rescued near Bangor. Sent to Washington for President Hoover, the record fish reached the White House kitchen where the chef prepared it for the presidential dinner table after the head was cut.

Donald Francis Shaw Maine Bangor Washington Hoover White House

Speed Classic Trials Open With 40 Cars For Indy Race

Indianapolis May 12 The world’s fastest automobiles and bold speed drivers gather to start trials for the international 500 mile race on Memorial Day at the Speedway. Forty entries, seven more than last year, will compete with two-man cars featured. Qualifying results will set starting positions as trials proceed.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Indianapolis Speedway The Speedway T. E Pop) Myers

Solons Rally Past St Paul To Take Second Place

Columbus, Louisville, Toledo and Indianapolis won Sunday games in the American Association. Columbus moved into second place by beating St Paul 7 to 5. Indianapolis blew out Milwaukee 19 to 7 as Burwell allowed 16 hits in support. The Colonels beat Kansas City 6 to 2 while Deberry pitched for Louisville.

Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Senators Wysong Maxton Betts Murphy Saints St. Paul Crew Indians Milwaukee Bill Burwell Indiana Pea Ridge Kansas City Blues Colonels Deberry

Rookies Share Spotlight in Batting Race

In the fourth week of the 1930 season rookies topped the batting charts. Cleveland rookie Burnett led the American League with a .4489 average in 12 games, while Phillies star Lefty O'Doul hit .500 in 16 NL games. Veterans Waner Herman Stephenson and rookie Watkins from St. Louis trailed, Flowers of Brooklyn fell to 13th at .388.

New York U.R al Munro Elias Lefty O'Doul Phillies Burnett Cleveland Joey Sewell O’doul Paul Waner Pittsburgh Babe Herman Brooklyn Riggs Stephenson Chicago Watkins St. Louis Jake Flowers

Columbus at Minneapolis leads Monday baseball card

The schedule lists American Association games Columbus against Minneapolis and Toledo versus St. Paul. Other key matchups include Louisville at Milwaukee and Indianapolis at Kansas City with American League tilts Cleveland at Philadelphia and Detroit at New York. Philadelphia faces Cincinnati in the National League slate with New York against Chicago and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. Chicago visits Washington and St. Louis meets Boston in remaining American League showdowns.

Columbus Minneapolia Toledo St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Boston American Association Columbus i St. Pant Iis Gay Washinxton Columbus Paul Minneapolis St Louis Aleaga Louis

American women golfers open British Women's Open in England

In Formby England on May 12 American stars led by Glenna Collett begin the British Women's Open. Doris Chambers defeats Helen Hicks in a rain soaked first round while Molly Gourley looms as a possible fourth round foe for Collett.

Glenna Collett Helen Hicka United States Doris Chambers Bridah Formby Sunningdale Leo Diegel Horton Smith Misa Molly Gourley

Willing Loses Playoff to English Star Hartley

Dr O F Willing of Portland tied for the St George s gold cup after 36 holes but lost a playoff to Rex Hartley of England 79 to 85. Hartley built an early lead as Willing faltered with 48 on the outward nine, and Hartley held on despite a late wobble. This is Willing s second playoff loss for the cup, seven years after Francis Ouimet beat him by one stroke.

Sandwich Eng U.R O. Fo Willing Portland Ore Rex Hartley England Willing Hartley Wiking Francis Ouimet Oregonian

Ross-Ade Stadium to Grow to 23800 Capacity

Ross-Ade Stadium in Lafayette Ind will be enlarged to seat 23800 by the next football season. Purdue athletics director N A Kellong announced the homecoming opponent for October 24 will be Wisconsin.

Lafayette Ind U.P Ross-Ade N. A. Kellong Wisconsin Purdue

Bobcats Seek Key Buckeye Baseball Tests This Week

Ohio University baseball resumes with away games against Marietta Cincinnati and Miami in the Buckeye Conference race. Dan Boone faces the Bobcats again for Marietta while Cincinnati and Miami loom as top contenders with outcomes crucial to the BA A standings.

Ohio University Bobcat Buckeye Miami University of Cincinnati Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Ohioans Danny Boone Pioneer Boones Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Dick Bass Cats Denison B. EL A. C Trugele

Sharkey Arrives at Camp for Schmeling Title Bout

Orangeburg New York May 12 00 Jack Sharkey has reached Gus Wilson's training camp to begin workouts for the heavyweight title clash with Max Schmeling. He will not start boxing until Thursday.

Orangeburg N. Y U.R Jack Sharkey Gus Wilson Max Schmeling

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