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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1929

Page

7

Ohio Botocats Travel to Delaware in Ridge Conference Play

The Ohio Botocats, 10-5, face Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware in a cross division CC game. Warshower and teammates pounded Ashland, Wittenberg, and Western Reserve, while Barfoot and Beans Trace will share pitching duties as they seek a second win in season series against the Bishops.

Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Boltenta Pistions Eaair Westeyan Fhrer Afiami Denison Wittenberg Asfland Western Reserve Warshower Jrammer Brown Koterba Eagh Barfoot Ashland

Judge Turley Sees Sportsmen Pass Less Harsh Trials

In Cincinnati on May 21 Judge Ed Turley observes athletes face fewer criminal court confrontations. He notes participation in clean athletics builds self reliance and character, and a sound body typically fosters a stronger mind.

Cincinnati Ed Turley

Entries for National Open Golf Meet Close Today

New York May 21 United States Golf Association announced entries for the National Open to be held at Winged Foot Mamaroneck N Y from June 27 close late today. Only top entries received. total not expected to equal last year as amateurs with handicap more than three strokes are barred from competition.

New York U.P Winged Joot Mamaroneck N.Y United State Golf Association

Burgeoning Coast Pitcher Shines as Giants Falter

Veterans and rising stars highlight an MLB slate. Hollis Thurston dominates in the Pacific Coast League, while Bill Clark of Brooklyn limits the Giants to two hits in nine innings, setting the stage for a 6 to 1 win for the Dodgers. Cubs topple Pirates 3 to 1 as Guy Bush yields five hits and Loweton walks in a fateful eighth. Stephenson drives in three with a bases loaded triple.

Bill Clark Brooklyn Jaurik New York Giants E McCrawmen Chicago Cubs Pitt Chicago Pirates Guy Bush Loweton Hack Wilson Stephenson

Clean Golf Rules Curb Mud and Ball Tampering

Verne Wickham describes golf etiquette and rules about mud on the ball and ball replacement. The piece warns against cleaning the ball on the green, touching the ball only with the club from tee to cup, and prohibits using multiple balls.

Cardinals Beat Reds 5 1 as Haines Holds Cincinnati

The St Louis Cardinals avoided a sweep at Cincinnati by defeating the Reds 5 to 1. Pitcher Jess Haines gave up eight hits and would have pitched a shutout if not for a late error by Frisch in the eighth inning.

St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Reds Cincinnati Jess Haines Frisch

Phillies halt schedule as Athletics gain half game on Yankees

Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 5 to 1 in Philadelphia to move within a half game of the second place New York Yankees, who lost an exhibition to New Haven 3 to 2. St Louis Browns beat the Chicago White Sox 6 to 3 in St Louis, narrowing the gap behind the Yankees.

Philadelphia Athlett New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Yanks New Haven St. Louis Browns Yankees Chicago White Sox St. Louis

Averill Electrifies Cleveland Debut with Home Run

Crowds fill the bleachers in Cleveland as rookie Earl Averill launches a homer in his first major league at bat for the Pacific Coast League star. The season brings renewed hope after two years of fan disappointment as Averill proves his power early.

Cleveland Earl Averill Hases Averill Heveian

Ohio State Faces Bishop Bishops In Buckeye Matchdown

Ohio tennis squad travels to Delaware for a Buckeye Conference match against Ohio Wesleyan after rain canceled their earlier attempt. Bobcats seek a 6th win after a 5 1 start this season, with Lutz Burkholder Marriott and Gardner covering singles and doubles.

Afarietta Ohio Tennis Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Bobcats Bishops Wesleyan Lutz Burkholder Marriot Gardner Marriott Douuts Bles

Morgan Retains Junior Lightweight Title at Wrigley Field

At Wrigley Field on May 21 Ted Morgan defeated Sal Seria of Seattle in ten rounds to keep the Junior light weight title. Morgan was floored in the fourth and battered by a right to the chin in the third, but recovered to dominate the later rounds despite a sprained right hand.

Los Angeles A.R Ted Morgan Sal Seria Seattle Wrigley Field Soria Morgan

Indy Auto Race Film Shoot Attracts Hollywood Stars

Indianapolis May 21 drivers prepare for the 400 mile race at Speedway as Hollywood crews use the event as a setting for a new motion picture. Stars William Haines Anita Page with Karl Dane and Carnest Terrence. director Larry Beaumont oversees sequences in Gasoline Alley amid car prep.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway Beau Drummelse Hollywood William Haines Anita Page Karl Dane Carnest Terrence Larry Beaumont

Blind Youth Reads Baseball by Sound in Columbus

A 17 year old, Frank Chapman, at Big State School for the Blind in Columbus, can infer game score by bat sounds. At a Columbus vs Kansas City game, he noted Columbus hits dull rounds while Kansas City makes solid contact, yet misreads sometimes on outs. He still enjoys a home run as any fan would.

Columbus Frank Chapman Big State School Chapman Kansas City Frank

Great field tees off in French Professional Golf Championship

Paris May 21. One of the greatest golfer fields assembled in France teed off in the first round at St. Cloud. Americans Walter Hagen Johnny Farrell Horton Smith Joe Turnesa and Al Watrous led the entry with Leo Dierel and John Golden scratched to start.

Paris France St.loud Walter Hagen Johnny Farrell Horton Smith Joel Turnesa al Watrous Leo Dierel John Golden Cme

Giants Award Wrist Watch to Hubbell for No-Hit Feat

Carl Hubbell receives a wrist watch from New York Giants management honoring his no hit no run game. The gesture recognizes a rare pitching performance and marks a milestone moment in the club’s season.

Carl Hubbell New York Giants Perforrmance

Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Leagues

A jumble of team matchups across the National, American, and American Association leagues. Lists include Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St Louis New York Boston Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo and others with weather notes and pending games.

Columbus Toledo Minneapolis St. Paul Oulaville Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee St. Loui Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St. Brooklyynn New York Philadelphia Boston St. Louis American Association Leomisville

Cooperation of body yields successful iron shots

The article explains that distance with irons comes from body timing while arms stay passive. It warns against forcing iron shots and warns slicing destroys accuracy unless an intentional fade is used. It notes the head remains down at impact and turns with the club to let the right shoulder work.

Beil Syndicate

Badgers Take Second in Big Ten With 11-6 Win

Wisconsin moved into sole second place in the Big Ten baseball standings as Maury Farber limited Indiana to three scattered singles and led the Badgers to an 11-6 victory.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Maury Farber Indiana Badgers

Renault Loses in New York Boxing Bout

May 21, 1940s report: Jack Remanilt attempts comeback against George La Rocca of New Rochelle. Remanilt built a large margin before being warned for a foul 36 seconds to go in the 10 round fight.

Renault New York Jack Remanilt George la Rocca New Rochelle Eatry

Tennis Matches Continue at French National Championships

Play on the French national hard courts continues with men's doubles women’s doubles and mixed doubles still undecided at Saint- Malo Retlind Garres Stadium. Americans win some matches, Denmark and Brazil players also feature as rounds proceed and early pairs secure first round wins.

Patnis Retlind Garres Aoteull Tivl Fibten Franci Flonteresque Manter Mist Helicon Mile Dorie Meliess My Glasner Maury Adameti Branes Ted Miss Mariani Morril May Setten Porndy Tntted Biates Mateh

Record $1.88 Million Wagered in Pim Motes

A tote of 1,880,000 was risked on the stries in the Pim meeting. Hea Preaheoas set a new mark in notes as the event highlighted high stakes and bold bets.

American prospects for tennis brighten in recent developments

Critiques from sports writer Dunn Ualied Press Sports suggest American players like Tilden and Hunter show strong form while others such as Williams and Wills pair up in doubles. The piece notes emerging talents Wilmer Allison, George Lott, Johnny Hennessey, and John Van Rye as potential challengers to French dominance in 1930.

Hunter Tilden Misa Helen Wills Wilmer Allison George Lott Johnny Hennessey John van Rye

National collegiate tennis season opener at Haverford Pa

The season begins with the national collegiate tennis events at Haverford Pennsylvania starting June 24, as Ara returns to competition abroad. The program includes junior and boys events at Cater, Indiana and the women’s and men’s nationals at Forest Hills and Chestnut Hill. Davis Cup and English tournaments are also on the calendar for next month.

Haver' Pa Unsay I Sahipa Catwer Ind Forest Hills Chestnut Hill Mass

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