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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1926

Page

9

Buckeye Association Teams Withdraw From Ohio Conference

Six members of the Buckeye Athletic Association vote 6 to 0 to withdraw from the Ohio Conference rather than accept a dissolution order. Ohio Wesleyan Denison Wittenberg Ohio University Miami and Cincinnati form a new Buckeye Association and will follow Ohio Conference eligibility rules and scheduling practice games with smaller schools. Boyd Chambers of Cincinnati named temporary head until a permanent group is formed.

Columbus Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio Conference Ohio Wesleyan Denison Wittenberg Ohio University Miami Cincinnati Ohio Loop Buckeye Association Boyd Chambers Clais W. P. Reeves Kenyon Buckeye Ohio Ohio State

Buckeye Athletic Association Withdraws from Ohio Conference

After a year under the Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio universities move to withdraw from the Ohio Conference. Six member colleges vote unanimously to leave, citing domination by Oberlin and Wooster and aiming to showcase top Ohio teams to students.

Speeders Have First Mishap in Indy Trials

Indianapolis May 28. Elimination trials resumed at the speedway with thirteen cars over 100 mph for the 600 mile stakes. Herbert Jones, a youthful Indianapolis driver, wrecked his car and suffered a fractured skull. Earl Cooper led qualifying at 111.73 mph, with Harry Harts second at 109.54 and Leon Duray third at 109.18. Other speeds followed in the day’s trials as cars lined up for Monday’s race.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Indianapolis Motor Speedway Herbert Jones Frank Lockhart Pacific Coast Earl Cooper Harry Harts Leon Duray

Baseball scores from a mixed league slate

In American Association games Indianapolis beat Columbus 6 to 4 and Louisville defeated Toledo 5 to 1 while Kansas City lost to Minneapolis 3 to 0 and Milwaukee over St Paul 6 to 0. In National League Cincinnati edged St Louis 4 to 3 then won 2 to 1 against St Louis, Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5 to 2 and Philadelphia topped Brooklyn 3 to 1 while Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1. In the American League St Louis beat Cleveland 8 to 5 and Philadelphia beat Washington 3 to 2 while Chicago defeated Detroit 5 to 4 in 12 innings.

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

Schedule of NBA Rivalries Across Major Cities

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

Reds Rally to Sweep Cardinals Behind Donohue Mays

Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 4 3 and 2 1 with strong pitching from Donohue over Sherdel and Mays over Johnson and Sotheron. In the first game the tying run stood on third with none out in the ninth before Donohue retired three straight. The second game featured taut pitching as Cincinnati held a slender lead and pulled away late with key hits from Dressen Walker Roush and Pipp.

Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Pete Donohue Sherdel Carl Mays Johnson Sotheron Cardinals Donohue Reds ST. Louis Bahoa Blades Douthit Bell Eeeeroresesseres VICK Cincinnati BR Dressen Walker Roush Gregsler Pipp CORE Hargrave Pinelli Peeesesesseee St. Louis O'Farrell Bottomley Jays—Dressen Critz Horrusy O Ringe Mays Picinich ST. Louis Bahor Blades Doubhit Eossotesessse Mueller Eessonees Dreasen Bressler Janis Boece Thevenow Deuthit Toporcer

Sweden Crown Prince and Princess Draw U S Admiration

In Washington on May 8, U P reports that a single day in the United States has made the crown prince and princess of Sweden popular with Americans, who show enthusiasm for the royal visitors.

U. S. Mans Washington U.P Sweden

Athens to Meet Pioneers In Dual Teen Sports

Athens and Marietta high schools schedule a baseball game tomorrow at 2 o clock. Morning tennis matches start at 10 at the playground and golf events begin at 10 at the Corn club.

Athens Marietta

Chauncey Independent to host Washington D H in baseball showdown

Chauncey aims to avenge early losses as Grimm leads the Independents against Washington D H at 2 30 Sunday on their home field. Washington brings a strong South Central Ohio title pedigree and star players Jones and Wilson, drawing a large local crowd to the sectional contest.

Chauncey Washington D. H Washington Wilmington London Springfield Chillicothe Circleville Chauncey Nine Grimm Independents Marietta Wilson Gardner-Harvey Middletown Jones Ohio

Ohio Red Crown Gasoline Endorsed in Cleveland Tests

Ohio's favorite motor fuel shows superior quality with convincing evidence from Cleveland tests of six cars at the Cleveland Six factory. Quick starting full-powered gasoline available widely in Ohio at 500 Standard Oil Service Stations and Red Crown dealers. The Standard Oil Co. of Ohio.

Red Crown Cleveland Six Ohio Standard Oils

Poison plot rocks Illinois handicap at Aurora track

AuriTrack sprang a staged feature race after four horses were reported ill as two men confessed a strychnine plot to help Faenza win the fifth race. Four others were detained, with Earl Clark named as the mastermind. Indictments awaited. penalties include fines and prison terms.

Aurora Ill Apology Kentucky E. E. Sterrett Elizabeth K Maryland Greenwoods Terry Druggan Chicago Sandrae Earl Clark Columbus Earl Leaver Toronto Ont Charles Davis Dayton Ohio Frank Marion Springfield U. Ss Faenza FE. P. Summerfield Saenza Clark

Women to Join in Memorial Day Service

Members of the Woman's Relief corps gather at the Armory at 10 a.m. Sunday to attend services with comrades at the Christian church. Flower-bearing members should bring decorations to the Armory by 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Mary A. Fryburger serves as president of the corps.

Woman's Relief Corps Armory Christian Church Mary A. Fryburger Relief Corps

Women Builders in U I Courses Study Same Work as Men

Nine women enroll in architectural courses at the University of Illinois and undertake the same subjects and work as male students in the program.

Urbana Ills University of Illinois

St Louis Beats Buckeye 8-5 in Sixth Inning Rally

The St Louis team pushed Buckeye from the mound in the sixth inning and defeated Cleveland 8-5 as the rally sealed the win.

St. Louis Buckeye Cleveland

Doubleheader split as Robins edge Phillies and McWeeny wins

The Robins split a doubleheader with Philadelphia with Jess Petty failing in the opener and McWeeny pitching the second to a 6-1 win. Cincinnati beat St Louis 4-3 and 2-1 behind Donohue and Mays. Chicago beat Detroit 5-4 in 12 innings after an error by Wingo. Pete drove in the winning run for Philadelphia against the Senators in a 3-2 victory. Cubs defeat Pirates 5-2 with Tony Kaufman driving in three runs.

Robins Philadelphia Jess Petty McWeeny Wingo Chicago Detroit Pete Senators Tony Kaufman Cubs Pirates

Legion Signs New Players In Glouster Baseball

Glouster, May 28. The American Legion baseball team began rebuilding after a poor showing against the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Green Cubs. Robert McNiel, former army infielders player, has signed to play this summer. A former Ohio conference player also joins for the season, name withheld until his school finishes. The club faces Coshocton, Detroit Clowns, Parkersburg, Zanesville Grays, and House of Davids. Parkersburg visits Sunday with Withem likely on the mound. Heinie Mead to start Monday. Decoration day services will honor soldiers left in France.

Glouster American Legion Homestead Grays Pittsburgh Green Cubs Robert McNiel Army Legion McNiel Louisville American Association The Ohio Coshocton Detroit Clowns Parkersburg Zanesville Grays House of Davids Withem Loce Heinie Mead France

Hurlers Do Very Well and Others Don't

Major league pitchers show mixed success against key rivals. Grimes of Brooklyn struggles against the Giants, while Scott and Petty post wins against New York. Wheat drops toward .285 as Brooklyn drops from the first division and Ehmke struggles against the Yankees.

John B. Foster New York Grimes Brooklyn Giants Robbie Scott McGraw Petty Scott-Grimes Wheat

Michigan and Illinois Favored In 1926 Big Ten Meet

IOWA CITY Iowa May 28 U P Michigan and Illinois were favorites to win the 1926 Big Ten track and field championship as athletes from the conference gathered for preliminaries. Iowa Wisconsin and Ohio State had outside chances, but most expect either the Silini or the Wolverines to lead at the finish.

Iowa City U.P Michigan Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Ohio State Silini Wolverines

Golf matches pending as Ath ens Country Club eyes Sunday deadline

A number of matches remain in the Ath ens Country Club golf tournament with the final deadline set for Sunday evening May 30. The tournament committee urges players to complete all remaining bouts, listing pairings such as R W McKinstry v S M Johnson and F Rauch v Harry Beckley among numerous other matchups.

Athens Country Club R. W. McKinstry S. M. Johnson R. W. Finsterwald E. 8. Finsterwald Frank Rauch Harry Beckley Charles Woodworth Tl. R. Biddle George Whipple R.L. Morton H. CC. Clark Carl Stickney B. M. Covert Fred Hutchinson W. W. Lee L. Evans J. J. Sisler H. S. Singley L. G. Bean K. D. Forsythe Don Grones F. H. McKay C. W. Gross Charles Pickering E. C. Schloss R. R. Johnson M. M. Kerr—If W. Dean Bb. L. Jefferson J. J. Woolley W. R. Cable W. H. McKee Carl Breasley Harry Townsend J. A. Slingluff C. M. Gill R. L. Borger C. H. Mackinnon J. 8. Sherard G. C. McLaughlin Harley Moler Evan Jones R. F. DeMers T. C. Clark H. W. Link C. H. Horn EE. R. Slutz A. B. Roe C. A. Cornwell E. R. Gross Carl Stewart Bob Hess H. Zenner I. RR. Gross Cliff Cornwell N. Hill Fred Williams H. H. Harris O. I. Rowland M. D. Hughes D. W. Hughes H. H. Rowland

Jones falters in British amateur golf after strong start

Bobby Jones of Atlanta loses to Jamieson of Pollock Club Glasgow four up with three to play in the British amateur championship round six. Jess Sweetser of New York advances by beating Robert Scott of Glasgow two up, leaving Sweetser as the sole remaining American in the event.

Henry L. Farrell Muirfield Scotland Bobby Jones Allanta Jess Sweetser New York Sweetser United States Jones Amieson Pollock Glasgow Joness Robert Harris Jamieson Atlanta

Trade With Asia Falls Since 1920 Exports Decline

Washington reports industrial machinery exports to Asiatic countries have fallen steadily since 1920. 1920 Far East exports in this line were $65,600,000, 1921 totals $55,000,000, and 1924 totals $21,800,000.

Asia Washington Commerce Department Far East

King Haakon Bitten by Dog in Oslo Incident

King Haakon of Norway was bitten in the left arm by a dog yesterday in Oslo. He attempted to fend off the animal with a cane.

Oslo U.P Haakon of Norway

Military Officers and Staff List Fragment

A fragment lists many names including Woodworth F B Dilley Moler M E Twiss R H White J E B R Haskins George Hopkins Miles E K Ohm F W R Scott M Shaw Chas H J Vercoe James Vercoe Woodworth D H Sams L J Adedicott D 8 Allen R J Barraga Co E Bennett W W Coe J B Collins FF W Cone J N Comfeyy C Daugherty P G Dowler.

E. Bennett W. W. Coe J. 8. Collins FF. W. Cone J. N. Comfeyy C. Daugherty P. G. Dowler

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