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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
9
The Athens Messenger notes Columbus, Louisville, and St Paul vying for league leaders while Cincinnati and Cleveland chase strong play in the American Association. Donerail’s Derby price and Abe Ruth anecdotes add color as players like Crankog and Egan enter or pivot in season chatter.
Columbus Red Birds win 7 to 4 in Toledo, extending a four game run in the five game series. Parmalee earns the victory with key eighth inning rally. Desautels King and Moore drive in runs as Columbus advances in the race for first in the Association alongside St. Paul and Louisville.
The Cleveland Indians face the New York Yankees in the second of a three game set as they seek to halt a losing streak and boost their position in the standings. Willis Hudlin would return for the Indians while George Earnshaw leads Philadelphia to another win ahead of Boston and Chicago as the league tightens.
Paul Minn May 20 U P R Art Shires announced he has reformed and wants to be known as Shires a minor leaguer first baseman with Milwaukee. He said he is through with boasting fighting with managers wisecracking and using the first person singular.
Wes Fesler batted five times, blasting three home runs and two doubles for 16 bases. His six driven in powered Ohio State to a 10 to 5 baseball win over Illinois on the stadium diamond. It marked Illinois first Big 10 loss of the season and gave Ohio State a third straight conference win.
George Voigt of New York, the favorite, defeated Bernard Darwin 3 and 2 to advance to the British Amateur quarterfinals. He went out in 38, par on the first six, and closed with birdies on 11 and 12 before securing the win on the 16th green. Darwin conceded a birdie on the 9th after Voigt failed to reach the green.
Ohio Universitys game with Marietta College was postponed Tuesday because Pioneer Field was too muddy after Friday and Monday rain. The contest will be made up May 8 at Marietta before a two game series with West Virginia University.
Chicago May 20 The Big Ten outdoor championships at Evanston loom tighter than last year with Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Ohio State and Iowa in a close race. Dale Letts Chicago star could alter Michigan’s chances by entering the 440 and possibly running the half mile if conditions allow, aiming for records.
In Columbus on May 20 the American Association top three were in a tight race with identical 11 hit counts and one error apiece. Milwaukee beat St Paul 6 to 3 behind pitchers Polk and Harriss, while Louisville surged with two big innings to beat Indianapolis 8 to 6. Columbus defeated Toledo 7 to 4 as Parmalee gave up 10 hits but still finished strong. Kansas City fell to Minneapolis 7 to 4 dropping back to the second division.
The New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 9 to 3 as rookie Bill Morrell, making his first start of the season, held the Reds at bay behind early support from the Giants. Morrell wild at times but effective, while Hogan and Ott homered for the Giants.
Boxing News reports Chris Battalino, Hartford, Connecticut, defends his world featherweight title against Fidel LaBarba in a Madison Square Garden bout Friday. Battalino, underdog in betting, trains at Hartford and New York and seeks to prove his worth against top contenders. Hartford fans expect strong support as LaBarba earned the title shot by defeating leading challengers.
The column lists results from American Association National League and American League games with scores for matchups such as Columbus 7 Toledo 4 and Louisville 6 St Paul 7. It also shows standings lineups and scheduled tonight games including Chicago at Boston St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with several regional pairings.
Batting lineups and battery pairings listed for St Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia AUS Detroit New York Cleveland Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Minnesota with game scores and pitcher batteries noted. Contains detailed listing of players Hallahan Derringer Mancuso Wilson Phelps Quinn Moore Speman Lopey Teachout Hartnett etc.
Case University tennis team upset Oberlin College by 4-2 in Cleveland. Oberlin, ranked seventh nationally, had won 11 straight this season. Case captured two of four singles matches to secure the victory.
boxer Hehmeling prepares for defense against Wok Young Stribling in Cleveland Stadium July 3. Camp near Conneaut Park hosts open air and indoor rings. manager Joe Jacobs arranges 30 to 40 miles daily travel and two banquets while Stribling begins Geauga Lake camp.
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