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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

12

Mrs Time Work Ibson Mentioned In Sparse Note

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Pitcher Harrison Dies After Collapse in Hotel

Harrison a 35 year old Cubs star pitcher, died from a hemorrhage after a collapse in the Carlos Hotel. He had pitched earlier that day, had been in excellent health, and was visited by Dr. John F. Davis. The event follows a life in baseball with stints with the Maroons, Sox, Pirates, and Phillies, including major trades and service in World War II.

Harrison Cubs Pin Carlos Hotel Carl John F. Davis Picford Ill Carlson Mokuse Maroons Grand Sox Pirates Wichita Falls Phillies Philadelphia War Carlson

May Bobby Jones Keeps Lead In Amateur Championship

In Scotland the May Bobby Jones defeated Guankland of St. George 5 and 4 in the third round of the Amateur Championship. Col Moore Brabazon and Georges also advanced. Tolley, G B beat W G B 4 and 3. IcCredie beat Weeney 6 and 5 as fans filled hotel windows.

Fcrews Scotland Bobby Jones Guankland St. George R. Johnston St. Paulateur de- Col. Moore Brabazon Georges

Baseball scores and matchups from major leagues

Results span American Association and National League with multiple games and pairings. Indianapolis beat Columbus 12 to 2 while Toledo topped Louisville 8 to 1. St Paul defeated Milwaukee 6 to 5 in 12 innings. Kansas City narrowly won Minneapolis 4 to 3. NL notes include Pittsburgh 8 St Louis 5 and New York Brooklyn 1 with Cincinnati at Chicago postponed by rain. American League results show Cleveland 3 Chicago 2 and later 9 to 7, plus Washington 7 New York 2 and Detroit 16 St Louis 11. Schedule lines list further city matchups and rematches across leagues.

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

Caddy Beany Haddox Carded Par At Elm Public Course

A caddy at Elm Public Golf Course, Beany Haddox, shot a par round to cover the course. His performance surprised veteran players and earned a prize of a dozen golf balls for anyone who achieves par on the course. Haddox is noted for long drives and accurate putting.

Elm Public Beany Haddox

Former Stars Lead Two Teams in 1930 Pennant Race

Walter Johnson manages the Washington Senators who lead by four games while Gabby Street guides the St. Louis Cardinals atop the National League. The Senators beat the Yankees 7 to 2, Brooklyn fell to the Giants 3 to 1, and Pittsburgh stopped St. Louis 8 to 6 as Brooklyn also lost. The Athletics won 7 to 2 over Boston, Cleveland split a doubleheader 3 to 2 and 9 to 6, and Vic Sorrell allowed four innings of no-hit ball in a Tigers 16 to 11 win over the Browns.

Johnson Washington Street St. Louis Cardinals Senators New York Yankees Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Bill Walker New York Giants Philadelphia Athletics Boston Cleveland Chicago White Sox Vic Sorrell Detroit Tigers Browns

Von Porat to Meet Gagnon in Windy City Heavyweight Bout

Otto Von Porat faces Jack Gagnon in a Chicago Stadium heavyweight showdown on May 28. Porat cites wins over Tom Heeney and Christner and aims for a knockout to earn a possible match with Tuffy Griffith, whom Gagnon previously beat by knockout and later outpointed in Philadelphia.

von Porat Gagnon Windy City Chicago U.R Otto von Porat Jack Gagnon Chicago Stadium Tom Heeney Kr. ©. Christner Tuffy Griffith Griffith Philadelphia

Final tuning for Memorial Day race at Indianapolis

Forty top cars begin last tests for the 18th annual Memorial Day 590 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway. Twenty six drivers already qualified with 12 of 40 cars likely to be eliminated for failing to average 85 mph over 10 miles. Fastest time by Bill Arnold above 113 mph in a Miller-Hartz Special. Louis Mayer’s Sampson Special at 111 mph. Italian Letterio Cinccinotta with a 158 mph pace in a Maserati two and a half mile laps.

Indianapolis Ind Fourty Indianapolis Speedway Bill Arnold Miller-Hartz Louis Mayer Sampson Letterio Cinccinotta Masserati

Staggs Track Meet Opens This Week End

High school athletes from across the nation prepare for the twenty sixth annual Stagg Interscholastic Track and Field Meet in Chicago. About 600 competitors from 119 schools have entered. total likely to reach 1090. Froebel High School of Gary Indiana, last year’s winner, is favored to repeat as the meet shifts to a single high school competition with the academy division eliminated.

Chicago U.R Froebel High School Gary Ind

Two Former World Champions Clash at Madison Square Garden

May 28 New York Fidel LaBarba of Los Angeles to face Bushy Graham of Utica New York in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. A win could yield a shot at a second title.

New York U.P Fidel LaBarba Los Angeles Bushy Graham Utica N. Y Madison Square Garden

Reynolds Wins Portsmouth Wrestling Match

Jack Reynolds world welterweight champion defeated Jack Gorman in straight falls in Portsmouth, preserving his title with a decisive victory reported by U P. The bout secured Reynolds crown on May 27, in front of local fans.

Portsmouth U.P Jack Reynolds Jack Gorman Reynolds

Senators Lose as Indians Dominate in Columbus

In Columbus on May 28 the Spionapolis Indians defeated the Senators 12 to 3, handing Columbus its worst loss of the year. Louisville fell to Toledo 4 to 1 as St Paul beat Milwaukee 6 to 5 in 12 innings. Kansas City topped Minneapolis 8 to 4, keeping Toledo and Indianapolis tied for fourth while St Paul neared a second-place tie with Columbus.

Columbus Columbus Seators Spionapolis Indians Senators Louisville Coleones Toledo St. Paul Saints Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Minneapolis Blues Indianapolis Paul

Ogden Suspended by Reds Manager After Absence

Cincinnati May 45. Ogden the pitcher obtained from St Louis Browns and then not reporting to the Reds carp led to his indefinite suspension. Manager Dan Howley stated the suspension will stay in force until Ogden has properly explained his absence.

Cincinnati John Ogden Loula Browns Cincinnati Reda Reds Carp Ogden Rube Ehrhardt Dan Howley

Baseball Statistics From Tuesday May 27 Show Strong Batting

United Press compiled figures list players with high batting averages and totals. Notable names include P Waner with .405 for the Pirates and O Doul at .390 for the Phillies, while Rice and Herman post solid marks for the Senators and Cardinals.

The United Press Rice Senators P. Waner Pirat Herman Robin Hogan Giants O'Doul Phillies

Reds Reinforce Roster With Giants Trade

New York May 28 U P More reinforcements were on their way as the Giants completed a deal involving Allen and Donahue to bolster their lineup. The Reds are again aiding the effort with roster moves to support the push.

Reds Giants Allen Donahue New York U.P

Thistledown Opens as Horse Racing Returns to Cleveland

Thistledown track in Cleveland opens for a 28 day meeting marking a return of horse racing after a three year ban in Cuyahoga County. Sheriff Edward Hanratty reportedly out of the city may not interfere, while wagering is expected to be allowed and thousands of dollars invested in track improvements.

Cleveland U.R Cuyahoga County Edward J. Hanratty Manratty Laat Sheriff Hanratty

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