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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

13

Derby Favors Gallant Fox in Small Field for 56th Run

Louisville crowds look to Gallant Fox as heavy favorite in the Kentucky Derby 56th running with Earl Sande aboard. Weather threatens with rain possibly widening the race as East Kentucky bets favor Gallant Fox and E. R. Bradley entries Buckeye Poet and Breezing Thru. The probable field lists Gallant Fox, Tannery, Buckeye Poet, Breezing Thru, High Foot and others with odds and riders. Edward George Villiers Stanley will attend and broadcast his speech to the winner.

Louisville Gallant Fox William Woodward Earl Sande William Hamilton Weather Bureau Sir Gallahad III Kentucky Blue Grass E. R. Bradley Buckeye E. F. Pritchard High Foot Edward George Villiers Stanley Earl of Derby

Collett's Weak Putting Gives Fishwick Five Up

In Forby England May 16 Diana Fishwick leads Glenna Collett five up after 18 holes in the finals of the Great Britain Women's Golf Championship. Winds troubled both players as Fishwick extended her margin with superior putting and accuracy, while Collett struggled on short putts and missed chances.

Collett Fishwick Formby England Diana Fishwick Glenna Collett Great Britain Fonsey Glenna Miswick Hoth Pers Miss Fishwick Miss Fishevick Miss Collett Putin Maskie Hoth

Association Clubs Strike Idle Period

In Columbus on May 16 four American Association clubs were idle due to cold weather and scheduling. Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 12 to 11 after Jonnard was pulled in the eighth inning, Burwell finishing. St Paul defeated Minneapolis 10 to 2 as Wiley Moore scattered hits.

Columbus U.R American Association Louisville Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Jonnard Soulville St. Paul Minneapolis New York Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh East Boston von Los Fet Philadelphia TOR Washington Cleveland New York Mu Louis Detroit E .Y Washington St. Louis Pittsburgh American Associats Chicao

Mexican Ace Dies In Plane Crash Near Costa Rica

Mexican ace Col Pablo Aidar is reported killed when his speedboat like plane plunged into the sea near Puerto Limon during an attempted nonstop flight from Mexico to Buenos Aires. Lieut Casios Rivarosa and mechanic Leonardo Enriques also perished in the accident.

Mexico Pablo Aidar Puerto Limon Costa Rica Buenos Aires Casios Rivarosa Leonardo Enriques

Americans Lead in Foreign Golf Tourney at Sandwich

In Sandwich England on May 16 the United States Walker Cup team built a lead over Great Britain after 18 holes of the 36-hole singles. Bobby Jones led Rogers Wethered seven up while Harrison Johnston and Cyril Tolley were three up on the British rival at midround. George Voigt held a six hole edge on Sir Ernest Holderness and Roland MacKenzie trailed Will Campbell by three at the turn as other U S players posted strong early scores.

Sandwich England Yeon Brittain Holtea Bobby Jones Atlanta U.S Rogers Wethered Jones Apolis Cyril Tolley Johnston Tolley George Voigt New York Ernest Holderness Voigt Sir Ernest Roland MacKenzie Wilmington Del Will ‘Campbell MacKensie Campbell Dr. O. F. Willing Portland Ore John Nelson Smith

Ownership ties reveal ore mining firms hold Michigan Minnesota stakes

Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Bethlehem Steel statements show elect ore mining firms in Michigan and Minnesota are owned in shares by the two companies. Totals passage mentions J A Stout edging Don Moe 34 to 39 at midmorning, with Von Elm and Hartley square after 18 holes and 37 on the incoming nine.

Youngstown Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company Hethlehem Steel Corporation Michigan Minnesota J. A. Stout Don Moe Portland Ore Stout Moe George von Elm Detroit Rex Hartley

U S Team Leads In Canada Cup Tennis Tilt

Philadelphia May 16 American hope rises as John Van Ryn dominates his Canadian opponent in the opening Canada United States Davis Cup series match rain interrupts play with Van Ryn two points from victory in the fourth set. George Lott and Marcel Rainville set for the second singles while Van Ryn teams with Allison in the doubles to follow.

Philadelphia John van Ryn Dr. Jackan Montreal Canada United George M. Lott Chicago Marcel Rainville Canada van Ryn Enn Allison

Three Die In Route Crash Near Marietta

On U S Highway 1 north of Marietta a car left the road on a sharp turn killing 63 year old Carolina Roth of Cleveland instantly. Her daughter Mrs A W Moore was internally injured and Irvin Hart suffered severe injuries in the same crash.

Marietta Costra Carolina Roth Cleveland A. W. Moore Irvin Hart

Scooter Carnival Draws 300 Entrants on LoRene Avenue

Athens residents and nearby children will flood LoRene Avenue for twelve scooter races. The event organized by the university Physical Education Department expects over 3800 participants across ages with no entry fee and prizes for each race.

Athens LoRene Avenue Lo University

Ohio State to Hold June Commencement in Stadium

Columbus May 16. Ohio State University will stage June commencement exercises in the Stadium, a victory for the Senior Class after protests against diplomas being given in a cow barn. The Faculty Committee announced the change today.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University

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