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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

10

Bobcats Tangle With Miami as Buckeye Leaders Clash

Ohio Wesleyan faces a stern test Saturday when the Ohio Bobcats meet Miami University on the local diamond. Miami seeks an eighth straight conference win as Bass faces Trace in a key pitching duel at 2 p.m. The Bobcats, coming off a midweek loss to Wesleyan, aim to rebound and challenge for a top Buckeye spot.

Vic Sherow Messenger Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Bobcats Miami University Bobcats Miami Oxford Tse Ohio Wesleyan Bass Benny Trace Denison Peden

Mitchell Masterclass Lifts Cardinals to NL Lead

Clarence Mitchell pitched effectively against the Chicago Cubs as the Cardinals beat them 6 to 3 to seize first place in the National League. The Giants beat the Braves 11 to 4 in New York, while the Pirates defeated the Reds 6 to 3 and the Phillies swept the Senators 9 to 8.

United Press Clarence Mitchell St. Louis Chicago Cubs Cardinals Mitchell Cubs

Davis Ch matches to be continued in Washington

Semi finals of the American Zone Davis Cup between the United States and Japan resume in Washington as the U S leads by one full match. Seer loses to Ohta 6-1 in the opening day. Van Pragg defeats Ohta 4-6 7-5 6-2 with a fourth set 14-2. Remaining second match postponed. Van Kyn-Ohta to be finished before doubles. Pairings await singles conclusion.

Washington United States John van Pr Fad Range N. J. la Captad Yosaka Ohta van Kyn van Kyn-Ohta

District champions vie for state titles in Columbus

First eliminations in high school spring sport tournaments begin in Columbus. District champions in baseball track golf and tennis compete for state scholastic titles. Drawings for baseball pairings completed by coach 68 last night. Initial rounds set for varsity and freshman diamonds at Ohio Star University, rainfall may delay start.

Columbus Freehman Ohio Star University

Yankees Triumph 7 4 As Bebe Ruth Launches Eighth HR

Bebe Ruth homered for the eighth time this season as the Yankees defeated Boston 7 to 4 behind 12 total hits from the winners. Cleveland rallied in the 12th to beat St Louis 5 to 4 in Game 1 of a doubleheader, then lost 7 to 5 in Game 2, keeping Browns in third place.

Bebe Ruth Boston New York Yankees Gaston Morris Durham Cleveland St. Louis Bro Browns Indians WHS

Standings and Saturday Schedule Across Leagues

National League standings show Pittsburgh and Cincinnati tied, St Louis and Chicago tied, New York leading with 11, Boston 4, Philadelphia and Brooklyn. American League games list Cleveland five to four, Philadelphia nine, Washington unknown second game, New York seven Boston six. Detroit weathered rain. Saturday games include Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Boston at New York, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Chicago at St Louis.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Detroit National League Philadelphia

Buckeye Intercollegiate Meet Promises Tight Fight at Wesleyan

Miami and Ohio Wesleyan lead the field as they head to the fourth Buckeye Conference meet at Wesleyan. Star performers include George Vossler Franklin Norman Scribner Dwight Kane Norman Lambacher David Davis and James Gordon with Morgan and Reading shaping the mile and discus outcomes. Prelims begin Friday at 4 and finals Saturday at 2.

Delaware Miami Ohio Wesleyan Stuckeye The Wesleyan Ez Mote Big Red George Vossler Franklin Norman Scribner Dwight Kane Lancaster Ohio Westeran Norman Lambacher Independence Bishop David Davis Youngstown James Gordon Cleveland Buckeye Morgan Edmunds Dutton Reading Scribner

Bobcats Enter Buckeye Conference Meets At Ohio Wesleyan

Ohio University athletes compete today and Saturday at the Buckeye Conference meets at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware. Captain John Lutz and Garener lead the tennis squad with singles and possible doubles. 14 track athletes aim for fifth place with contenders Blaettner Newell Schaal Morgan and others in sprints and distance events.

Van John Lutz Garener Bird Cho Buckeye Bobcats Blaettner Woodweaver Newel Schaal Morean Baker Molter Lamb Griffith Ward Cummings Carick Green Holsberry Wallweaver Newell Morgan Molter and Lamb Biaettner Ohio Bobcat

Field Day Planned for Athens Students at Putnam

Athens school groups prepare for Field Day Saturday morning at Putnam School Playground. Events include boys and girls sprints, basketball throw, sack race, wheelbarrow and three leg races, potato race, long jump, and group stunts such as hand walk and hand stand.

Athens Eee Rufus Putnam School Jack Rhoadts Erricer

West Side Wins City School Baseball Title

The West Side School team captured the city league championship with a 9 to 3 victory over Central School on Thursday. West Side trailed briefly but gained control with three runs in the third inning. Central answered in the fifth and ninth. Landis hit a home run for Central. Enteviatte and Hooper teamed for West Side pitching.

West Side Central School Outfit West Siders Central Landis Enteviatte Hooper Love

Baseball schedule snippets listed for multiple cities and pairs

A list of matchups spans New York at Boston and Detroit at Chicago with two games each. Also included are Lois at Cleveland Washington at Philadelphia Indianapolis at Columbus Kansas City at Minneapolis Milwaukee at St. Paw Louisville at Toledo.

New York Boston Detroit Chicago Lois Cleveland Washngton Philadelphia Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paw Louisville Toledo

Parkersburg Opens Season With Glouster Reds

The Parkersburg baseball team travels to face the Glouster Reds in the season’s opener on their home grounds. Big Sam Withem to pitch for Glouster with Leo White catching. Parkersburg battery Ray, Rake and Cooper. Game at 2:30 with ample parking and expected large crowd.

Glouster Parkersburg Glouster Reds Sumlay Zanesville Big Sam Withem Leo White Battery Ray Rake Cooper

Sweet on Outfielder Gilhooley Sees Star in Selkirk Rookie

Frank Gilhooley manager of the Rochester Internationals believes rookie outfielder Selkirk could become a future major league star.

Frank Gilhooley Rochester Internationals Beleven Selkirk

Rumored Rematch Between Maloney and Sharkey in Boston

Rumors say lightweight rivals Jack Maloney and Jack Sharkey may clash again in Boston soon. Negotiations reportedly progressing toward a possible May bout with promoters eyeing a public card and media attention.

Jack Maloney Jack Sharkey Boston

Buckeye telegraphic meet hopes for Ohioans top finish

The Bobcats report strong times at the annual Buckeye telegraphic meet, with hopes that Ohioans will claim first or second place. Officials expect results to be announced early next week.

Buckeye Bobcats

Playing From Rough Warns Against Fancy Shots in Golf

A rugged guide notes avoid fancy shots when out of thick clover in the rough. Stay behind the ball and keep the club steady for a clean dry hit as resistance is minimal and miscue risks rise.

Bel Syndicate

Brown Appointed Perry County Treasurer and Inspector

Karl W. Brown of Roseville, a Republican, was named Perry County treasurer to fill the unexpired term after D. J. Lew resigned. He was previously manager of Jas Coop in Perry County last fall and also appointed chief inspector of steam engines by Governor Cooper.

New Lexington Karl W. Brown Roseville Jas Coop Perry County Conte Wnies Ces Miss D. J. Lew Cooper

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