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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1930

Page

11

Buckeye Carnival Opens Here Friday

The Intercollegiate Athletic Conference track carnival opens Friday afternoon at Ohio Stadium in Athens with five colleges Miami Wesleyan Denison Cincinnati and Ohio University entered. Miami’s Indians are the favorites to win and chase a third straight title while Wesleyan Denison and Ohio University race for second. Cincinnati is pegged for last place. Preliminaries Friday at 4 p.m. and the finals Saturday at 1 30 p.m. provide a showcase of top sprinters distance men and field event stars led by Miami with James Gorb sprint star Gilbert Reed and Dave Davis among others. Ohio Wesleyan will field Nova Lambacher James Fer and Quido Facini in dashes jumps and javelin, aiming for a near second. Denison relies on Hutson and Snyder in sprints and pole vault while Cincinnati features Grant in the high and pole vault events. The meet marks Ohio University’s first time hosting the annual track and field showcase with a strong line of contenders and a lively dual meet atmosphere.

Athens Ohio Sta Miami Wesleyan Denison Cincin Ohio University Ohioiversity Cinenati Ture James Gor Gilbert Reed Dave Davis George Vossler Charles Shugert Ohio Wesleyan Nora Lambacher James Fer Quido Facni Waldo Dean Damn Egert Ee Hutson Hutson George Simpson Ohio Penn Sweetland de Luxe The Baptists Red H Snyder Rio University Albert Iyan Sheldon Rowd Herbert Woolweaver Cincinnati Grant Ohio Uniersity

Revised schedule for American League announced

May 22 Chicago report lists revised header and fill-in dates from E S Barnard. Schedule includes May 22 Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia May 26 Philadelphia at New York May 27 Chicago at Cleveland June 22 St Louis at New York Detroit at Boston June 23 Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at New York June 24 Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston June 28 Cleveland at New York July 8 Philadelphia at New York July 9 Washington at Boston July 20 St Louis at Chicago New York at Boston July 31 St Louis at Chicago August 25 St Louis at Detroit open date.

Chicago U.P E. S. Barnard Mey Boston Washington New York Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washingen St Louis

Pesek Defends Mat Title With Narrow Victory

A. Rohn Pesek of Nebraska retained the heavyweight wrestling title by winning two of three falls against Ad Santell of California in Columbus. Pesek endured a 23 minute first fall and then defeated Santell in the remaining two falls, before a crowd of more than 7,900.

Pesek Columbus A.r—Ohn Ad Santell Iland Calif Santell

Baseball Roundup Sees Shifting Pennant Prospects Early Season

Developments through six weeks of play reshape pre season outlooks in both leagues. Athletics overpower Yankees despite Ruths three homers as Walberg wins 4 1. Washingtons Sam Jones and Ad Liska toss lids against Red Sox. Vance Robins beat Boston 12 1. May erratic for Cubs in loss to Cardinals. Crawford Ott power Giants over Phillies as Lyons wins for White Sox. Crowder shuts Indians. Blaeholder gains for Browns.

Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Athletics Philadelphia New York Yankees Babe Ruth George Walberg Sam Jones Ad Liska Washington Boston Red Sox Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Robins Boston Burleigh Grimes Jakie May St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cuyler Chicago Pat Crawford Mel Ott New York Giants Crawford Ott Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox Detroit Alvin Crowder St. Louis Browns George Blaeholder

Giants Acquire Critz to Boost Pennant Run

New York Giants trade for Hughie Critz from Cincinnati in exchange for pitcher Larry Benton as they pursue the pennant. Brooklyn Robins lead the NL while the Chicago Cubs stumble after their 1929 title run.

New York Hughie Critz New York Giants Brooklyn Robins Chicago Cubs Giants Cruz Cincinnati Larry Benton Terry Jackson Lindstrom Ith Brooklyn Robins

Ten Teams Vie For Big Ten Track Honors At Northwestern

Ten Eastern Conference universities prepare for the Big Ten outdoor championships at Northwestern University with Wisconsin Michigan Illinois billed as the main contenders. Notable matchups include Geo Simpson of Ohio State versus Edéte Tolan of Michigan in the 100 and 220 yards, and fast races in the low hurdles led by Dick Rockaway of Ohio State.

Chicago U.R Northwestern University Geo. Simpson Ohio State Edéte Tolan Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Dick Rockaway Lée Lentman Bob Rodgers Gentman Warne Northwestern McDermont Canby Iows

U S Team Faces Mexico in American Zone Tennis Final

George Lott led the United States against Ignacio De La Borbolia as the U S team entered the American Zone finals at the Chevy Chase club. The Americans, who swept Canada in Philadelphia last week, were favored to beat Mexico before challenging France.

Chevy Chase George Lott Ignacio de la Borbolia Mexico United States France Philadelphia

Pickett Achieves Hole-In-One at Elm Public Golf

Hale Pickett of the Athens High School faculty joined the Hole-In-One Club after an ace on No 6 at Elm Public Golf Course Wednesday. The shot traveled about 160 yards to land close and drop in the hole, witnessed by Prof. R H Marquis and Prof. E J Rowles of Ohio University.

Hale Pickett Athens High School Elm Public No. 6 Green Pickett R. H. Marquis E. J. Rowles Ohio University

Baseball Scores and Thursday Schedule Across Leagues

Daily results list from the National and American Leagues with key outcomes. Notable games include Brooklyn routing Boston 12 to 1, Philadelphia defeating New York 11 to 4, and St Louis beating Cincinnati 8 to 2. Thursday matchups set Columbus vs Indianapolis and more.

Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Louisville Toledo Kansas City Minneas St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington American Association Minneapolis

Wykoff Leads Senators Past Indians in Columbus Victory

The Columbus Senators defeated the Indianapolis Indians 3 to 1 at Indianapolis behind Dick Wrykot’s airtight pitching. The win moves Columbus to third place while tightening Indianapolis’ hold on fourth with Toledo. Louisville and Kansas City won to climb the standings as Milwaukee beat St Paul and Columbus eyed another schedule.

Columbus U.R Dick Wrykot Columbus Senators Indianapolis Indians Indianapolis Toledo Senators Louisville Colonels Kansas City Blues Minneapolis Millers Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Saints

Babe Ruth hits three homers in one game

Babe Ruth belted three home runs against the Athletics to lead the American League with nine homers this season and raise his major league total to 526 in 16 years of AL play.

Philadelphia Babe Ruth Ruth The Athletics

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