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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

9

Bobcats Face Three Contests In Weekend Road Swing

Ohio University Bobcats depart Athens for a three game end of week road trip starting today in Springfield against Wittenberg. Lefty Barfoot likely to start with Paul Blunt opposing. Ashland Western Reserve seen as weaker foes as Ohio aims to add three wins and improve conference standing.

Robrats Lutherans Todav Wittenberg Brarfest Paul Blunt Robcats Ashland Western Reserve Brobcats Mordy Tarfoot Ohio Fee Hancers Reano’ Trace Bearcats Peden Bobcats

Athletics Show Tougher Edge as 1929 Season Opens

Veteran umpire notes increased spunk and aggression in the 1929 Philadelphia Athletics. He says Connie Mack’s club is similar to last year’s pennant contenders but with a livelier bench and sharper counterpunch against the Yankees. Pitching depth and wariness of the Yanks’ hitting loom as the A’s main improvements.

Athletics Yankees The Athleticcs A’s Tuk Mack Philadelphia Pisvers Yankee Penneck Vipgras Yankse A's

Golfer Focuses Amid Distractions During Shot

The scene shows a golfer tense before his stroke as rattle tapping from an opponent's clubs disrupts the moment. The piece notes golfers deserve fair chances to take their shots and warns careless players risk being left out of foursomes.

United States Defeats Canada in Davis Cup Tie at Mount Royal

In Montreal May 16 the United States beat Canada 3 to 1 in the first American Zone Davis Cup tie at Mount Royal Tennis Club. Two singles matches were scheduled for today with John Van Ryn and Willard Crocker for the U S and Jack Wright for Canada. John Hennessey and Wrigit were listed for U S as well with Crooke for Canada.

United States Canada Mount Reyal Lada John van Ryn U.S. Va Willard Crooke John Hennessey U.S. Vo Jack Wrigit Canaria

Wednesday Results Across Leagues Highlight Mixed Openers

Baseball scores from multiple matchups show Columbus defeating Toledo 3 1 and Milwaukee edging Paissile. Spolhanepolis lost to Minnecanots with rain. Natl League and American League results feature tight games as Cincinnati, New York and Chicago register high scores and Boston and Philadelphia post wins.

Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Paissile Pani Spolhanepolis

Baseball Matchups Outline for National and American Leagues

National League games listed include New York at Fort Wayne and Chicago at Brooklyn with Detroit hosting Chicago and St. Louis at Pittsburgh. American Association features Milwaukee visiting Kansas City and Minneapolis at St Paul. Several pairs appear garbled or unfinished in the schedule.

T‘inmeannitt Philade St. Louis Pittsburgh American League Chicagro Detroit Foston New York Tevgeland St. Louie Philadelphia Washington American Association Milwaukee Kansasity Minneapolis St. Paul

Miss Collett Reaches British Final Round

Glenna Collett advances to the semi final of the British Women's Championship at St Andrews after beating Mrs Watson 3 and 2. She is favored to meet Jasco Wethered in the final, after Wethered defeated Molly Gourlay.

ST. Andrews Scotland Glenna Collett Mra B. Watson Jasco Wethered Miss Wethered Molly Gourlay Chamberly Meath Tace

Hagen Loses FC Duncan in First Round of Meet

MOORTOWN Ene May 16 UP George Duncan captain of the British Ryder Cup team defeated Walter Hagen captain of the American Eider Cup and newly crowned British Open champion in the first round of the Yorkshire vetting Newson. A thrilling 17 hole match saw Duncan win by one up after Hagen sunk a 60 foot putt on the 18th green. Duncan again led 69 in medal play while Hagen carded 68. The British captain finished 8 under par. Hagen out 4/5.未

Moortown Ene George Duncan Walter Hagen Qand Newson Thags Gineas Punean Hagen Tuesaday Pinnean Gol Haven Puncan Duncan Jone Jirrade Fael T. W. Puins Herron Smitha Barb Turneoan Hotles

Baseball Roundup From A Brisk Day Of Major League Action

Highlights include Harry Heilmann’s ninth inning run for Detroit against Philadelphia, Gordon Cochrane tagging a runner but muffing the play, and Cleveland’s 7 to 1 win over the Yankees. Chicago White Sox top Red Sox 8 to 4 with Kamm two doubles and a single. Browns beat Senators 5 to 3 as Shante B Whuckge’s beamers figure. Cubs defeat Red Sox 6 to 4 after Wiki Cuyler’s homer. Cardinals, Giants, and Dodgers also prevail in varied scores including Cincinnati’s two homer burst by Siripp and Swanson in a 12 to 8 win over the Giants. Brooklyn falls to Pittsburgh 4 to 9. Players and teams improve standings in a busy league day.

Kamm Boston Red Sox Teddy Lyons

Shires Clouts Sox Manager in Fist Fight

Chicago May 16 An onloose rookie punched Sox manager Lena Blackburne in the clubhouse after yesterday’s game. Shires swung rights and lefts eventually knocking Blackburne to the floor before other players intervened and a policeman escorted him from the park. He faces a $164 fine and ongoing tensions since winning team captaincy and first baseman role.

Shires Clouts SOX Chicago Arthur Shires Chicago White Sox Talv Texas Lena Blackburne Blackburne ShNiree Pesan Pepular Firet Beseman

Lu Woe and Browns First Baseman Shine Early Week

Wall It Last Lu Woe, who handles first base for Tian Howten's St. Louis Browns, features early in the week. In the American League the record shows his consistency around the .200 mark but he began the season strong, aiming to reach the leaders. His average at the end of the first month was around .370.

Lu Woe Tian Howten St. Louis Browns

Hig Bill Wilden Receives Penn University Letter

Hig Bill Wilden, an internationally known figure, was awarded a letter by the University of Pennsylvania. He played there when inesseniaa were not awarded player.

Hig Bill Wilden Kneen Fennia Ster University of Pennsylvania Fennie Inesseniaa

Pictorial Golf Instruction on Slice and Swing Paths

A 1925 Bell Syndicate golf column explains how slices form from inside or outside of the swing line. It describes the follow through angle and club path affecting ball curvature and direction.

Bell Syndicate

Twenty-One Horses Expected To Start In Kentucky Derby

Louisville May 16 A field of twenty-one thoroughbreds is expected for the fifty fifth Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Heavy rain has slowed the track, with some horses listed as likely to run. Odds and entries include Bike Park and Van Pysen among others, as preparations press toward the classic.

Kentucky Chorehi Downs Katurdas F. Bradier HP. Gardner de van Pysen

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