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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

9

Junior League Plans Tryouts At Truro Day Meet

Prospective players are urged to attend a meet at Truro today to join the junior league. organizers call for turnout among local youths, highlighting opportunities to join the team and showcase talent.

Plans for Junior Baseball League meeting set in Athens

The Ohio University Men's Gymnasium hosts a Thursday 7 20 PM meeting for all players within six miles of Athens to form teams for the Legion sponsored Junior Baseball League. Grover says four teams will compete this year with a district setup and last year’s forfeits prompted stricter eligibility.

American Legion Ohio University Men Brandon Butch’ Grover Ammitee In Athens Grover Southeastern Ohio Ohio United States

Rixn Derby Teams Chicago Special Trains Run

Chicago crowds head to the Kentucky Derby aboard 23 special trains. About 3 4 0 9 0 people are expected to attend from the city, with fans lining stations for the event.

Chicago

Ohio University Circus Draws Big Crowd with Clowns and Animals

A lively Ohio University circus at the gymnasium delighted a large audience Tuesday night. Clowns, trained animals, and acrobats including Schaffer, Tanno, and Johnson performed feats rivaling professional troupes, with elephants, giraffes, bears and donkeys thrilling spectators.

Ohio Circus The Ohio University Cytasim roKximafors Gymnasium J ’ Schaffer Tanno Wan Johason Wanelesa Johnson Enor Pritely Schaffer Tanne Mata Thor Olson Thorough Anim Jeffrey

Derby Trial Shows Four Horses Set for Kentucky Derby

Windy City Naishapur Paraphrase Port Harlem top rivals after a blanket finish in the Churchill Downs trial with Windy City triumphing in 1 42 1 5 over a soggy track. Naishapur close behind, Paraphrase second, Port Harlem third as Blue Larkspur also fires in 2 13 3 8.

H. AS. Gardner Louisville Windy City Port Harlem Naishapur Churchhill Downs Fred M. Grahner Sineh Naishapur, the Far Western Remregentative Lea Hal Price Headley Martin Finn

Graceful Outfielder Sammy Reed Tops Yankees Spotlight

Sammy Reed of the New York Yankees is hailed as the most graceful outfielder. Miller Huggins, the manager, has his club in the national league and american league games list.

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Sporespaard Defeats Cubs as Malone Stars in Early Season Showdown

United Press reports Hero Spohrer Roston Hraves' young catcher drove in the winning run in the twelfth inning, giving Sporessa a 6 to 4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, tightening NL lead. Philadelphia Athletics trimmed Detroit 14 to 8 as Samone homered and Mack shuffled pitchers. Nationals beat the Krawna 9 to 7 while Rob Welland White Lay rebounded to hold the Red Sox to five hits.

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Home Run Hopes Rise as Red Sox Triumph

A fragment reports the Chicago White Sox defeating Boston Red Sox with a decisive run, highlighting Mek Can a former Brooklyn player now with Shreve Texas as part of the lineup.

Mek Can Brooklyn

Betting Odds Shift as Major League Pennants Loom

Odds favor the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees to meet in the World Series as betting markets react to early season form. Giants and Cardinals see mixed movement while the Boston and Brooklyn clubs trail, with the Athletics gaining some support in the American League amid record betting activity.

Kirkley True Press Sport New York Chicago New York Yankees Cubs Giants Cardinals Red Birds Yankees

Brooklyn Rob Manager Faces Possible Seat Change

Brooklyn New York May 15 The Brooklyn Rob manager may be replaced during the season as Ray affect and Uncle Wt t Robinson discuss turning managerial duties over to Jake Flowers who is set for an operation on his arm.

Brooklamn N.Y Brooklyn Ray Wtt Robinson

How They Stand How They Stand AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

No readable details found beyond the header style. The fragment implies standings for an American Association context but lacks concrete names, dates, places, or figures to summarize.

Weather Disturbances Reported Across Multiple Cities

A string of city names appears with scattered notes of rain and unsettled conditions. The fragmented clipping mentions locations such as Minneapolis Louisville Detroit Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia St Louis Milwaukee and Washington with sporadic rain indicators.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Pitteburgh Chicago Detroit Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Loutaville St. Paul

Miss Collett Wins Third Round in British Tourney

Miss Collett defeated Miss Baryl Brown in the third round at Farmborough 4 and 2 to advance toward the finals of the British Women's Golf tournament. Weather remained favorable after overnight rain and overseas players continued to push for title contention.

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Divot Repair Arises In Golfers Practice

A warning from the groundskeeper association stresses proper divot replacement on courses. It notes how leaving upturned divots spoils fairways and can affect subsequent play for both professionals and amateurs.

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