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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

9

Haines and Brandt adjust to new baseball ball

In Bradenton estimates shift as pitchers hail ball changes Ed Brandt of the Boston Braves leads wins and effectiveness while Jesse Haines of the St. Louis Cardinals praises the altered ball. A reader contest clarifies Buckeye trophy points. corrections adjust Ohio and Wesleyan scores.

Jesse Haines St. Louis Bradentown Cincinnati Reds Haines Edandt Boston Braves Boston Randt Bill McKechnie Brandt Giants Mitch Ohio Wesleyan Miami Ohio Wesleyan

Athens County Leads April Accident Totals in Ohio Report

Ohio industrial accident data for April shows 13,917 claims statewide with 83 fatalities and 689,578 days lost. The Athens County Division of Safety and Hygiene records 98 accidents that month, two fatal, one causing permanent total disability, amid overall improvements year over year.

Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission Division of Safety and Hylene Ath County

Baseball Standings And Friday Schedule Across Leagues

National League results include Chicago Cincinnati four four Pittsburgh four St Louis zero New York seven Boston four. American League scores show Cleveland three St Louis four Chirage five ten Detroit four one Philadelphia six New York Washington one four Boston three three. Association games list Louisville five Toledo two Columbus seven Indianapolis six Minneapolis sixteen Milwaukee eight Paul six Kansas City four. Friday also features Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at ? American St Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Columbus at Toledo Louisville at Indianapolis Kansas City at Milwaukee St Paul at Minneapolis.

Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Boston Cleveland Chirage Detroit Philadelphia Washington Louisville Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Paul Kansas City Brooklyn Association Columbus St. Paul National Club Seeey St Louis Boste Sae Ate Philadelonia Columbus . A Eaee Avi

Birds Defeat Hoosiers 7-6 in Columbus

Columbus Red Birds win 7-6 over Indianapolis in a relieved pitching duel led by Archie Campbell. Campbell entered in the sixth, held the visitors scoreless while Columbus rallied, giving Campbell the win as Ash and Lind drove multiple runs.

Columbus Archie Campbell Columbus Red Birds Indianapolis Campbell Indians

Accident statistics for county in April 1930

The county recorded 70 accidents in April 1930 with 41 causing time loss over seven days and 16 seven days or less plus 33 medical cases with no time loss. Total time loss charged to all accidents reached 13 618 days, including one permanent partial disability and a time loss of 7 392 days.

Giants Take First Place in National League

The New York Giants surged to the NL lead with a 7 to 4 win over Boston as Pittsburgh shut out St. Louis 4 to 0 and Chicago moved into third by defeating Cincinnati 8 to 4. Berry and Meine starred for their clubs amid a day of tight pennant race action.

York A.P Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns St. Louis Indians Washington Senators Philadelphia Boston Senators Red Sox New York Yankees Athletics Sherid Pipgras Detroit Chicago White Sox Tigers Chicago New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Giants Pittsburgh Berry Braves Heving Heine Meine Pirates Johnson Lindsey Cincinnati Bush Cubs

Crash at Cleveland Airport leaves student dead

Investigators promise a thorough probe of the Cleveland Airport crash that killed John F. Ross, 24, a student filler and Ohio National Guard member. Witnesses say George K. Scott, 24, of Cleveland Heights, landed and lifted off in front of an open cockpit plane, and the other plane’s undercarriage scraped the wings, striking Ross.

Cleveland U.R John F. Ross Ohio National Guard Department of Commerce W. H. Roberton George K. Scott Cleveland Heights Ross Scott

Baseball Score Innings Summary From National League Matchups

The record lists multiple games with innings by innings scores for teams including Boston New York Pittsburgh St Louis Cleveland Washington Boston Chicago Detroit Chicago Detroit Louisville Toledo Kansas City St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis and others. Batteries and pitcher details vary by game including Leiborn McAfee Spohrer Cronin Meine Phillips Johnson Lindsey Wilson Brown Boston Lis enbee Kline Brillheart Ruel Fischer Burke Spencer Morris Moore Berry Whitehill Herring Schang Frasier McKain Grube Sherid einert Dickey Coch rane Wilkinson Thompson Mays Scott Devor mer Maley Thomas Hawkins Peters Fenner Jonnard Nelson Buckeye Manion Hensick Dumont McCullough Hargrave.

Brown Boston Lisenbee Kline Brillheart Ruel Washington Ek Fischer Burke and Spencer Morris Moore Berry

Poppies Sold by Chi Omega for War Veterans

Athens residents mark Poppy Day as thirty eight Chi Omega members of Ohio University sell memorial flowers. The sale, sponsored by K T Crossen Post American Legion, will continue on Friday.

Chi Omega Sorority Athens Ohio University K. T Crossen Post American Legion

Chapple Fined for Intoxication in Lodi Township Case

Charles Chapple of Lodi Township was fined $10 and costs by Magister Porter after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. He was arrested by Constable Joe Jonas.

Charles Chapple Lodi Township C. H. Porter Joe Jonas

Frank Sues for Divorce in Athens County Court

Willie J. Frank filed for divorce from Elizabeth B. Frank in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday alleging neglect as the ground for dissolution of marriage.

Willie J. Frank Elizabeth B. Frank Athens County Common Pleas Court

First Outdoor Fight Card Set at Athens Fairgrounds Arena

The opening outdoor boxing season kicks off at the new Fairgrounds arena in Athens tonight Promoters Macioci and Jenkinson stage a strong card led by Lou Bloom of Columbus vs Freddie Hill of Portsmouth in a 10 round main event. The undercard features Larry Beck vs Tarzan Phillips six rounds and two other six round bouts including Robbie Mason vs Jakie Feltheim and Midge Hartman vs Frankie Murphy with K. O. McMillen vs Ralph Hankinson opening the show at 8:30. Music by the Nelsonville Ramblers precedes bouts.

Fairgrounds Macioci Jenkinson Lou Bloom Columbus Freddie Hill Portsmouth Bloom Antipodes Australia New Zealand Hill Larry Beck Athens Tarzan Phillips Phillips Athena Boys Robbie Mason Jakie Feltheim Midge Hartman Frankie Murphy K. O. McMillen Haydenville Bill Kubna Logan Ralph Hankinson Lancaster Henry Harris Nelsonville Ramblers

Temperature Hits 87 Degrees In Athens Wednesday

Athens recorded a temperature of 87 degrees around 3 PM on Wednesday as summer-like conditions dominated the afternoon. Mrs. C. N. Frances, the local weather observer, forecast continued warm weather with showers expected Friday for Southeastern Ohio, per federal meteorologists.

Athens C. N. Frances Ohio

Tenth annual amateur public links golf championship

The event, sponsored by the U A A G, will be played at the Keller course in St Paul Minnesota during the week of August 3. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the winner runner up and semi finalists respectively.

The Keller Course St. Paul Minn

Bus to ferry fight patrons to fairgrounds announced

Mark Jenkinson said a free bus would transport fight patrons to the fairgrounds tonight leaving the courthouse at unspecified time. The service is described as free of charge.

Mark Jenkinson Fight Lans

Athens seniors present Tone Of Money at school

Athens High School Senior Class stages Tone Of Money tonight in the school auditorium at eight. Arabelle Chute stars with Robert Manterton in the lead, supported by Margaret Haskin William Warren John Foite Thea Connett Robert Sigley Richard Bolin William Burt Louise Seipel scenery by William Clark Thomas Craig Carl Browne directed by A A Nelin in charge of the production.

Arabelle Chute Robert Manterton Athens High School Misa Chute Louise Allington Robert Masterton Aubrey Allington Margaret Hasking William Warren John Foite Thea Connett Robert Siigley Richard Bolin Wiliam Burt Louise Seipel William Clark Thomas Craig Carl Browne A. A. Neliin

Red Pitchers Are Wild and Cubs Win 8-4

In Cincinnati on May 2 the Chicago Cubs defeated the Reds 8-4 as Reds pitching struggled. Chicago collected 11 singles off Guy Bush aided by three Reds errors and two walks. Kate Crabtree and Noelsonville Key drove in two runs apiece.

Cincinnati Chicago Cuba Red Nat Placera Reta Guy Bush Kate Crabtree Noelsonville Key Reds Asbjornsen

McLarnin Beats Petrotte in New York Title Push

McLarnin defeats Petrotte in New York to solidify a world title shot next month. The bout draws a large crowd, with 17 thousand attendees paying a total gate of 82,977.88 dollars, signaling a likely rematch with Thom.

New York Billy Petrotte Fargo Express soLarnin McLarnin Rugg Petrotte Thom

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