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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1931
Page
5
The column laments the Cleveland Indians continued losses and questions if the team can rebound. It notes the Athletics' pennant hopes and praises Eddie Rommel and other pitchers while touches on Roger Hornsby interview snippets and Cubs Robins trade talks and prospects.
In Columbus on May 19 Louisville moved ahead of Columbus into third place as St Paul’s lead slipped to a fraction of a game. Minneapolis beat St Paul 5 to 3 in 10 innings, and Louisville edged Indianapolis 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Sergeant Jorge Connally pitched for Toledo as the Mud Hens defeated Columbus 6 to 4 despite 10 hits by the Redbirds.
In Westward Ho England May 19 four American players exited the British Amateur. Douglas Grant of California was eliminated by Rex Hartley 5 and 3 in the second round. Paul Arbill of Sunningdale lost to A K Nall-Cain 4 and 3. Chuck Lewis of Hollywood defaulted to Major C B Ormerod. Tom Maguire of California was beaten 3 and 2 by R S Andrews.
Ohio State University's golf team defeated Northwestern in Columbus on May 19 with scores of 14% to 34% in team matches. The Buckeyes improved to a 500 Big Ten percentage, having fallen to Illinois and Michigan earlier but beating Indiana and Northwestern. Northwestern was outclassed in the events.
May 19 report states Frederick M. Frick age 74 died from injuries after a ladder fall. He was the father of Harry Frick, a state representative from Seneca County.
The Philadelphia Athletics captured their tenth consecutive win by beating Cleveland 10 to 7 as New York and Chicago also won. The Giants closed within a half game of the NL lead with a 6 to 3 victory over St Louis while Boston moved two games back with a 3 to 1 win over Pittsburgh.
New York May 19 Burleigh Grimes says aging brings strategy in baseball spreading earnings over many seasons. The Cardinals veteran, amid a Giants series, discusses avoiding overwork and valuing 20-win seasons as a measure of success rather than chasing spectacle.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, commissioner of baseball, will speak on the sport to a group of former players and the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Attending are Nap Lajoie, Terry Turner, Bill Bradley, Paddy Livingston, Jack Graney, Filmer Flick, Dode Paskett, George Strief and Chief Zimmer. Afterward, the crowd will attend the Indians vs Yankees opening game at League Park with 600 chamber members present.
Glouster Reds drop a 1 to 0 decision to Thurston on Sunday afternoon in a pitchers duel. DeBerboise scored the lone run after beating out a slow roller to short, moving to second on a sacrifice and scoring on Root's single to right. Robak collected two hits in three at bats, and Glouster had five hits to Thurston's four with two errors for each side. Battery: Glouster J Adams Theisen Thurston Geiger Moore.
James A. Burton, 21, died from injuries after falling into a vat of boiling water at a Chardog factory in Chardon. The incident occurred May 19. Local authorities investigated the accident and reported the cause as the fall into the vat during work.
In Los Angeles on May 19 53 year old former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson faces Dynmite Jackson in a three round exhibition at the Olympic Auditorium. A license will hinge on his performance with 10 ounce gloves and commissioners may grant a new license if he proves his fitness.
Former Notre Dame star Joe Savoldi from Three Oaks Michigan will make his Ohio debut in Youngstown Monday night wrestling Billy Burns a veteran 205 pound Kansas City wrestler in the arena.
Glouster American Legion baseball team lost 8-4 to the Buchtel Specials at the Ilatter's grounds Sunday. Glouster remained hitless until the seventh when they scored two runs. Buchtel tallied in the second and fourth innings aided by errors. White Hall meets the Legion Friday at 3:30 p.m. on the local grounds, and the Legion travels to Albany Sunday for another game.
May 19 Akron reports Robert Garrett 21 Crestline drowned when a canoe with Clinton Psiffner 20 Canton overturned on Turkeyfoot Lake. Psiffner attempted rescue, swam to shore safely.
Dr Otto Mees president of Capital University Bexley announced he has declined a call to become pastor of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Toledo.
James A. Pierson filed a $10,000 damage suit against Lawrence County Sheriff Ernest W. Bennett in common pleas court alleging the sheriff struck him on the head while Pierson was a prisoner in the county jail.
Columbus reporting that A R Edmund R Kelly aged 25 a creamery employee died during cleaning a high speed centrifugal cream separator. Physicians attributed death to electrocution.
In Cleveland district May 1940 P Q Hart new Meadowlands pro Willoughby tied Bob Shave at Shaker Heights CC for first in the weekly pro-amateur. Hart shot 87 36 78 two over par. Shave 73 led amateurs alongside Williams 74 and Thompson 75. Amateur honors split among Wallace Atkinson Walchli with 80s.
Toledo's Archie Campbell pitched well but suffered fielding errors as the Mud Hens defeated Columbus 6 to 4 in Columbus. Mulleavy and Lebourveau drove in multiple runs while Yoter Delker and Crawford miscued key plays. Campbell lasted seven innings, and Connally finished with three straight innings for Toledo.
Lew Fonseca, acquired from Cleveland for Willie Kamm, was expected to report to the Chicago White Sox today after missing yesterday. Manager Donie Bush planned Fonseca at second base with Cissell at short and Kerr or Jeffries at third. Kamm accepted three chances and had two hits in five at bats.
In the American Association standings Toledo and Columbus clash while Indianapolis yields 8 runs against Minneapolis in 110 innings. National League results include Boston 3 Pittsburgh 6 New York 6 Philadelphia 4 and Chicago 4 Philadelphia 14. American League games list New York, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, and St. Louis results with multiple matchups across cities. Conference play features Washington at Chicago and Boston at St. Louis along with several intercity fixtures and upcoming pairings.
The report lists multiple scores by city such as St. Louis New York Chicago and Philadelphia with game results and the batteries used by each team. It records lines of runs by inning and notes hitters and pitchers including players like Maines Stout Wilson Baecht Hartnett and Sewell across matchups including Cleveland New York Detroit and others.
Beryl Borden, secretly in love with Tommy Wilson, delays her elopment with Irene Everett but wins a studio test and contract. Irene, envious, plans to marry Tommy while Beryl faces a bittersweet return home. Prentiss Gaylord arrives as Beryl weighs fidelity and fame amid family tensions.
Chicago May 19. Big Ten track stars will clash in the outdoor conference meet at Bloomington Friday and Saturday. Michigan and Illinois, defending champions, lead rivals Ohio State and Wisconsin. Key events feature Sentman Keller and Hatfield in hurdles, McDermott against Warne in pole vault, plus Tolan nearing end of college career as the Midnight Express runs the 100 yard dash.
Carbon Hill crushed Hemlock 3-1 as Garner earned the win and Taki pitched for Hemlock. Doc Walkers Old Timers set to meet Carbon Hill Thursday at Carbon Hill, while Logan nine visits Sunday. Kaye Blosser at 2137A2 Nelsonville booking teams for Carbon Flight.
In a genteel domestic scene Beryl greets Prentiss as Irene and Tommy observe. Prentiss delays addressing Beryl and jokes about wait times while Beryl contemplates a compliment for Tommy. Irene and Beryl exchange cues as a scent of new perfume lingers in the room.
Brooklyn beats Cincinnati 14 to 1 in a one sided game as Babe Herman shines with a single double triple and home run. Al Eckert struggles in first inning as Robins explode early and keep hitting through the lineup.
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