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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

6

Baptists Rally In Last Innings But Lose To Denison

Denison nearly overcomes McKinley seven inning pitching before Ohio scores seven two-run hits including Greer and McKinley triples. Prosser homers in eighth to cut the lead and Benson relieves, but Barfoot and Fields prevent a Baptists comeback. Final 7-6 Ohio.

Robert Marriott Whio Field Denison Pete” McKinley Bobcats Ohio McKinley Baptists Prosser Barfoot Benson Sadyer Allen Otto Fields Robeson Denison Boxman Stubbs Greer Agostinelli Williams Denson Swearingen McNabb English Wil-liams

Possible absence of amateur star von Elm from National Open

George Von Elm, national amateur golf champion, may fail to enter the National Open in Pittsburgh due to heavy business obligations. Walter Johnson, who broke a small leg before 1927, is expected to debut for Washington in the American League opener against New York Friday.

Los Angeles George von Elm Pittsburgh Johnson Washington Walter Johnson New York

Ohio U Bouts Denison In Set Dwe Battle

Denison University loses to Ohio University in a crowded game. Prosser hits a home run for Denison while Greer and McKinley record three bases hits. McKinley earns the win, Allen the loss as Barfoot finishes. Umpire Beveridge calls the play in 2 1 2 hours.

Prosser Greer McKinley Agostinelli Bayless McNabb Williams Allen Barfoot Benson Beveridge

Hill Defeats Carl Mays In Hurling Duel In Pirates Win

Hill out pitched Carl Mays as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati 2 to 0 to extend their pennant push. Six hits off Hill and five off Mays framed a tight mound duel with the Corsairs tallying both runs in the fourth.

Hill Carl Mays Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Mays Corsairs Chicago Cubs Carmen

Pirates Wrecking Crew Tops Reds 2–0 in Series Sweep

Three straight singles and a fourth inning sacrifice fly powered Pittsburgh past Cincinnati 2 to 0 to take all three games. Crutz’s injury shift forced Lucas to second base as Cuyler Waner and Wright produced singles. Reds struggled with defense and timely hits as Mays held the Pirates to five, Hill allowed six, and no Reds runner advanced past scoring position.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Hughie Crutz Charley Horse Lucas Pirate Cuyler P. Waner Wright Traynor Allen Pirates Hill Reds Mays Carl Mays

Sox Narrow Gap On Yankees Atop Standings

The clubhouse update notes the Sox advanced to within two games of the league-leading Yankees, tightening the pennant race as the season progresses.

White Sox Yankees Sox Yanks

Illinois star sets 300 meter swim record in Battle Creek

John ny Weismuller of the Illinois Athletic Club established a new 300 meter record in Battle Creek with a time of 3 33365 minutes, surpassing the former record held by himself.

Battle Creek Mich Johnny Weismuller Illinois Athletic Club

Baseball scores and postponements from a rain-soaked schedule

Cleveland beat Detroit 9 to 6 while Chicago led 14 to 1 over St. Louis 8 to 0. Several games were postponed due to rain including Philadelphia versus New York and Brooklyn versus Philadelphia. Other results included Kansas City 10 over St. Paul 3, Minneapolis 5 over Milwaukee 3, Columbus 7 over Indianapolis 6, and Toledo 18 over Louisville 4.

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

Pirates Fielder Hal Rhyne Fined $25 After Cincinnati Dispute

Hal Rhyne of the Pittsburgh Pirates was fined 25 dollars by president John Heydler following a dispute with Umpire Jordan during a game against Cincinnati on Monday.

Cincinnati Hal Rhyne Pittsburgh Pirates John Heydler Jordan

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