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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

9

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Associations

American Association games include Columbus 5 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 7 Toledo ? Kansas City 9 St Paul 1 Milwaukee 12 Minneapolis 7. National League Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 2 New York 5 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 8 Boston 4 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1. American League Philadelphia 10 Cleveland 2 Chicago 13 Boston 4 New York 5 St Louis 4 Detroit 6 Washington 5.

American Association Louisville Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Tee Columbus National Seacon PC Cincinnati Chicago Eareere Brooklyn O Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Senor Eweeee Philadelphia Leston Cleveland Cereee Dg Washington Hs Chicago Detroit Cveeeereeves Poston St. Ypouis Milwauke Brooklyn Boston Washington Annes National League American League

Basketball Matchups Across Rival Cities

Louisville plays Columbus while St Paul faces Kansas City. Milwaukee meets Minneapolis and Brooklyn challenges Cincinnati. Philadelphia visits St Louis as Boston travels to Chicago. New York plays Pittsburgh and Cleveland meets Philadelphia. St Louis hosts New York and Detroit visits Washington. Chicago faces Boston.

Fox tops Cleveland in high scoring game

Fox defeats Cleveland as pitching miscues and multiple hits fuel a 13 run rally. Cochrane hits a home run and drives in several runs while Sour geon Dykes Lemar Summa Bishop Cochrane Lamar Sewell Spurgeon Burns contribute key hits. Uhle suffers the loss after a rough outing with four runs allowed in one inning.

Cleveland Philadelphia Lehr Sourgeon Lemar Summa Bishop Cochrane Speaker Sewell Simmons Harriss Lamar Spurgeon Burns O¢ Unhle Karr Harris Uhle Wamby Myatt Athletics Norman Lehr Jamies Ss Pursye Uyser Steerer Loutzke Ob Eerene C Eerewenaeee 0 0 0 Uhle, Per . 0 0 0 0 Karr P Seer bEchrodt Hauser Tree Een Ewnee Cccoescveeses Miller Ewe Weeeee Ss Seer Reene " Yarriss

Bullet Joe Bush Beats Browns to First Victory of Season

Washington pitcher Joe Bush defeated his former team the Browns for his first win of the year, allowing only four safeties. Bush had started five games prior and suffered three losses, leaving his old mates puzzled by the performance.

Joe Bush Washington Browns Bush Joe

Acorn Planting Nears Three Fourths in Ohio

Acorn planting in Ohio is three fourths completed, per statistician C J West of the state agricultural crop reporting service who has just returned from a tour for the agency.

Inumbus C. P Ohio C. J. West Federal

Ohio University tops Lutherans 8 to 6 in slow baseball game

Ohio University defeated Lutherans 8 to 6 at Ohio Field with Jack Sweeney earning the win. Armstrong’s fourth inning homer and Theison’s three base hits highlight a tense frame as Wittenberg rallies fell short.

Seaman L. Faris Red Armstrong Wittenberg Ohio University Lutherans Ohio Field Fuller Bobcats Ohio Johnson Sweeney McNabb Bradley Armstrong Theison Fritz Dinkle Greer Jackie Rhodes Wise S Sagat Beazel Coes Jack Sweeney Pedeniites Han ERMOM Groot S.sscevesee Wittenberg Brhoa Dunkle Peck Myers Biechley Shields Rhodes Sweney Beveridge Bauer

Question Box Answers Baseball Figures From Sox

Inquiries to John B Foster Lawrence Perry and Fair Lay lead to a personal reply at 814 Worth Building. Answers reveal Chicago White Sox players Kamm 26 Mostil 29 Sheely 31 Lyons 26.

John B. Foster Lawrence Perry Fair Lay Lavanen Sheeely Mostil Kamm Lyons Chicago White Sox Sheely

Notre Dame Football Losses and Ties Last Season

Notre Dame was defeated by Nebraska 17 to 0 and tied Penn State 0 to 0, indicating losses to teams other than West Point and at least one draw during the season.

Notre Dame West Point Nebraska Penn State

Boxers Return From Pan-American Championships

American amateur boxers who competed in the Pan-American boxing championships have sailed for New York. The report notes travel after the event and hints at continued participation in the sport.

Buenos Aires New York

Rhyne Elevates Pirates in 1926 Season Impact

New York May 21 Rhyne of the Pittsburgh Pirates formerly of San Francisco has boosted the club’s tempera ture stand and spirits since becoming regular second baseman. His defense averages about seven chances per game with highs of thirteen, while his bat and fielding secure his place as a fan favorite.

John B. Foster New York Rhyne Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Shyne Moore Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Giants Brooklyn Devine Pirates Waner Chicago Hans Wagner Wagner Rowdies America

Ball called for pitch without swing and dead ball

The umpire rules the pitch a ball if the batter did not swing, and the play is declared dead.

Latzo Captures Welterweight Crown in Scranton Fight

Pete Latzo, 23, ex coal miner, beat Mickey Walker over 10 rounds to claim the welterweight title before about 13 000 fans in Scranton. Judges Kofoed and Bernstein favored Latzo. Floyd reportedly leaned to a draw. Walker conceded the loss and hailed Latzo's outboxing and power.

Scranton Pete Latzo Latzo Mickey Walker New Jersey Buck Pritton 109Th Infantry Armory Jack Kofoed Philadelphia Mike Bernstein Wilkesbarre Lazzo Frank J. Floyd Walker Latz9

Cooper Seeks Green Shots With Niblick Mastery

Gooper Harry Cooper, pro at Kansas City Lakewood Colt and Country Club and Los Angeles Open champion, favors pitching to the green from 25 to 60 yards. He uses a niblick for the putt and notes the putter as his hardest club to master while stressing steel shafts for woods and wood shafts for irons.

Harry Cooper Kansas City Lakewood Colt and Country Club Cooper

Baseball Roundup Yankees Win As Ruth Hits 15th

Babe Ruth homered for his 15th of the season as the Yankees defeated the Browns 5 to 4 in a tight pitcher’s duel. The Cardinals beat Bell’s Cardinals 4 to 1 with a late run ahead of him. The Tigers topped Washington 6 to 5 to sweep the series, pushing across the deciding run in the ninth.

Bell Cardinals Philadelphia Babe Ruth Yanks Browns

Giants Rally to Beat Pirates 5 4 in Nine Inning Showdown

The Giants overcame a scoreless middle innings to surge past the Pirates 5 to 4. After scoring in the first, Morrison shut them down until a ninth inning rally sealed the win.

Giants Pirates Morrison

Mackmen Rout Cleveland Pitches 10 to 2

The Mackmen overwhelmed three Cleveland pitchers in a high scoring game, dominating with a 10 to 2 victory. Pacing the offense, the Mackmen built a comfortable lead early and maintained the edge through the final inning.

Mackmen Cleveland

White Sox Rout Boston With 13 Runs On 18 Hits

Eighteen hits off four Boston pitchers powered the White Sox to a 13 to 4 rout. The offense exploded through eight innings, delivering a decisive victory.

Boston White Sox

Homestead Grays eyed for Sunday matchup at Glouster

Glouster fans expect Smoky Joe Williams to start for the Homestead Grays against Glouster on Sunday May 23. Manager Posey weighs Williams or Oscagy Owens as his first choice with Lefty Williams or Lefty Streeter as backups if plans change.

Glouster Posey Homestead Grays Legion Club Homstead Grays Ife Smoky Joe” Williams Oscagy Owens Lefty Williams Lefty Streeter Smoky Joe Pittsburgh Menville Owens Grays

Latzo and Carpentier Face Divergent Comeback Paths

May 21 report highlights Pete Latzo defending rising form after winning the world welterweight title in Scranton, while Georges Carpentier plans a Madison Square Garden return against Sailor Eddie Huffman as he trails in the light heavyweight chase. Latzo’s youth contrasts with Carpentier’s fading star as Tunney previously stopped him in 1924.

New York Pete Latzo Penna Mickey Walker Scranton Georges Carpentier Madison Square Garden Eddie Huffman Georges Latzo Carpentier

Latzo Must Give Mickey Chance for World Welter Title

Latzo must give Mickey Walker another chance within ninety days to regain the welterweight crown. Pennsylvania boxing officials ruled after Latzo's close decision win in Scranton. A second bout must be staged in Pennsylvania with the referee present.

Scranton Pete Latzo Mickey Walker Pennsylvania State Boxing Commission Latzo Pennsylvania

Walker Men Look Better

London May 21 reports say Britain hosts the amateur golf championship at Muirfield next week with Scotland trains packed and hotels scarce. British players show hope while Americans improve. Walter Hagen's pro team trains for matches against British pros on Formby and Moorpark with dates adjusted to allow both venues.

Henry L. Farrell London Scotland Muirfield Walter Hagen Formby Moorpark

Chicago Routs Braves 8 4 to Take NL Runner-Up Position

Chicago edged the Braves 8 to 4 to secure second place in the National League. The win marks a strong late-season push as Chicago tallies key runs and holds off Atlanta's offense.

Chicago Braves

Carpentier Seeks Shine Ahead of Huffman Fight at Garden

Georges Carpentier, the long-standing star of European boxing, returns in a bid for a late career boost as he meets Eddie Huffman at the Garden Friday night. The Orchid man, fighting since 1907 and having moved through flyweight to heavyweight, is praised for his fast right and shows potential despite a noted decline. The Robins also drop a fourth straight, losing 7 to 2 to the Reds.

Fair Play New York Georges Carpentier Eddie Huffman Garden Orchid Man Europe Paris George Willie Lewis Dixie Kid Billy Papke Jeff Smith Frank Loughrey Joe Jeanette Gunboat Smith Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Siki Tommy Gibbons Tunney Carp Huffman Tony Fuente

Locke A A U Record Bid At Drake College Meet

Locke of Nebraska broke the 100 yard dash world mark in 5 10 seconds at the Drake College meet but wind aid may prevent official status. The facts must be forwarded to the National A A U for consideration. wind at his back could justify refusal to award a world record.

Drake Locke Nebraska

Claim Awarded Against Shaffatall and Shaffstall in Common Pleas

M. M. Munn won a judgment of 175 dollars against A. B. Shaffatall and Mayme Shaffstall in Common Pleas court yesterday.

M. M. Munn A. B. Shaffatall Mayme Shaffstall Common Pleas Court

Question: What would be the ruling on a pitched ball that hits

The umpire rules a hit by pitch if the pitched ball touches the batter while in the strike zone or outside it with the batter still in the box. If the ball strays and contacts the batter after he leaves the box, no HBP is awarded.

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Salmon Pack Totals 1925 BC Season Reaches 93 Million

The 1925 season in British Columbia yielded a salmon pack totaling about 93 million cases. This figure reflects strong harvests across coastal regions and supports notable supply levels for markets.

British Columbia

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