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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1930

Page

10

Bobcats Rout Marietta in 18–4 Victory on Tuesday

Ohio University pounded Marietta College with 34 total bases to win 18 to 4. George Brown led the Bobcats with two doubles and a triple while Root hit a homer and a double. Marietta starter Danny Boone struggled as Ohio stacked hits and runs through five and seven innings.

Ohio University Marietta College Marietta Bobcats Pioneers Ohioans Danny Boone Koterba Brown Reot Bat Pfleger Tvo Root Wis Brink Korhng Spire Whiting Ubie Rootach Yen Pfleger Schreiber Warshower Wal Moody Doub Miami George Brown Bobcat War- Nnower Lchreiber

Navy Pilot Introduces Inverted Falling Leaf Maneuver

Washington May 14 The eve of completing 13 years naval service Lieut Alford J Williams presented the Navy a new aerial maneuver Inverted Falling Leaf Williams inverts his plane and swings it like a pendulum then enters an inverted spin but checks before falling He believes mastery may save pilots from spins though he says it has no military value The pilot plans to leave naval service tomorrow and pursue flight philosophy and practice to save lives

Washington U.P Alford J. Williams Navy Williams Naval Air Station Fifer

Sweringen Elected Director of Missouri Pacific Railroad

Cris Nan Sweringen, railroad magazine editor, was elected a director at the Missouri Pacific Railroad stockholders meeting in St. Louis on May 14.

St. Louis U.P Cris Nan Sweringen Railroad Magmate The Missouri Pacific Railroad

Rabbit Ball Still Haunts Pitchers Across Majors

United Press reports the scarce supply of durable innings pitchers persists as 29 hurlers worked seven majors games. Philadelphia drubbed Chicago 14 7, Cleveland rallied to beat Washington 11 6, and other results included St Louis over NY Giants 6 4 and Detroit 4 1. Hack Wilson led NL with nine homers while Chuck Klein moved to second with eight.

United Press Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Ray Benge Pittsburgh Phillies Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Lefty Miller Senators Chicago Cubs Pat Malone Boston Braves Hal Carlson Cubs New York Giants St. Louis Walker Waite Hoyt St. Louis Brown New York Yankees Arthur Herring Detroit Jack Russell Red Sox Tigers Hack Wilson Chuck Klein

Heavy Track May Control Gallant Fox

Kentucky Derby scene at Louisville sees mud rivals like Uncle Luther and Breezing Thru racing fast times as Gallant Fox faces new trial on a damp surface. Ned O. and other contenders also perform, shaping Derby odds amid rain muddied track conditions.

Louisville U.P Kentucky Gallant Fox Baltimore Luther Stivers Luther Ned O Col. E. R. Bradley

Newburgh Heights Mayor Shoots Self in Garage

Andrew Lodvody mayor of Newburgh Heights shot and killed himself this afternoon in his home garage. He left a note saying I am ending it all. Authorities did not report motive or additional details at this time.

Cleveland Andrew Lodvody Newburgh Heights

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Two base hits by Brown Pfleger Root Warshower and others. Home runs by Pfleger Root Warshower. Sacrifice hits by Jackson. Multiple stolen bases including Koterba Schreiber Warshower Brammer Kalk losch. Errors and double plays noted with several pitchers and umpires listed. Final time 2 35. Don Whiting umpire.

Brown Brink Root Moody Pfleger Warshower Jackson Koterba Schreiber Brammer Kalklosch Boone

Schmeling to Sign Contract With Sharkey Promoter

Max Schmeling expected to sign with Madison Square Garden Corporation for the June 12 heavyweight title bout with Jack Sharkey in New York. The deal would grant the winner a Garden promoted title defense, despite New York State Athletic Commission rules prohibiting unlicensed boxers and multi bout agreements. The commission recently prohibited Schmeling from fighting Sharkey unless the first title defense occurs in New York under the Garden banner.

New York U.P Max Schmeling Madison Square Garden Corporation Jack Sharkey Sharkey the Garden New York State Athletic Commission Schmeling New York Commission Phil Scott

One-Eyed Connolly Admits Wrigley Field Pass

Los Angeles May 14. One-Eyed Connolly, famed gate crasher, has admitted an annual pass to Wrigley Field for LA and Hollywood clubs games. Oscar Reichow of the Angels confirmed the pass after Connolly appealed to J H Patrick. Gatekeepers now require tickets or official slips for entry.

Los Angeles U.A Connolly One-Hye Wrigley Field Hollywood Oscar Reichow The Angels J. H. Patrick Jack Dempsey

Stage Objects to Poll On Prep School Invitational Tournaments

Chicago May 14 Alonzo Stagg Chicago University football coach charged that the Illinois High School Athletic Association conducts a biased poll on sponsoring invitational tournaments for prep school athletes. The poll was started after a Tribune questionnaire to midwest high school principals. Stagg condemned the association for an appeal against interscholastic events and for statements that could sway opinion.

Chicago U.rick Alonzo A. Stage Chicago University Illinois CG. V. Whitten Ilinois Association Chicago Tribune Stagg Tribune Association National Athletics Federation Whitten North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Blinds Association Athletic Association

Tennis Stars to Practice for Matches

Philadelphia hosts Davis Cup inter zone play with Canada and the United States practicing ahead of Thursday to Saturday matches. The American team is led by Fitz-Eugene Dixon with selections including Lott replacing Hennessey in the lineup. Canada fields Jack Wright Marcel Rainville and doubles Willard Crocker and Wright.

Philadelphia U.P Fitz-Eugene Dixon Joseph W. Wear George M. Lott Chicago Wilmer Allison Fort Worth John van Ryn East Orange N. J Lott John Hennessey Indianapolis Jack Wright Marcel Rainville Willard Crocker Wreight

Baseball scores and league pairings across leagues

Louisville defeated Milwaukee 3 2 while Kansas City and Indianapolis beat Toledo 4 7 and St Paul 4, Columbus Indianapolis on wet grounds. New York 4 tied St Louis 4. Detroit beat Weston 1 and Philadelphia 14 Chicago 7. National, American leagues list multiple matchups with rain affected games.

Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo St. Paul Columbus New York St. Louis Detroit Weston Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland St Washington Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati American Association Minneapolis Hosten Pittseburgh Cleveland von Lostret St Paul Milwaere

Big Ten Prepares for Annual Track Meet in Evanston

Western Conference coaches have instituted training programs to ready athletes for the thirtieth annual conference track and field meet at Evanston on May 23-24. Michigan Illinois Ohio Wisconsin are strong contenders for team honors with a likely spirited individual and team battle.

Chicago Evanston Michigan Ilinois Ohio Wisconsin Wolverines

Mud Hens Tie Solons For Second In Flag Race

May 14 column from Columbus reports Toledo Mud Hens tying the Solons for second place in the Association flag race after a 7 to 4 win over Saint Paul. Louisville beat Milwaukee 8-2 to extend their pennant lead to three games. Indianapolis beat Kansas City 4-0. Brewers suffered their eleventh straight defeat.

Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Club Toledo Columbua Bt. Paul Senators Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Brewers Colonels Ryan Branem Wilkerson Wingard St. Paul Sheehan Murray Blues Rover Tndianapolis

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