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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

10

Ohio Wesleyan Set for Final Clash With Wesleyan

Ohio Wesleyan faces Wesleyan in the big Decoration Day baseball showdown at Delaware. After a 3 to 2 ten inning loss last Saturday, Ohio Wesleyan seeks revenge with Mason likely to start and Stevenson or Bruce ready. The Green and White aim to even the season series and finish strong.

Ohio State State Wesleyan Delaware Methodists Ohoio Ohio Stevenson Bruce Mason Sacksteker Boyd Pratt Wagner Staten

Baseball ranking notes for major leagues leaders

The record lists top hitters across the National and American Leagues with clubs and abbreviated scores. Names include Hornsby St Louis Kelly New York Wheat Brooklyn Gooch Pittsburgh Fournier Brooklyn Heisman Detroit Williams St Louis Roome Boston Yeonertaon St Louis Feusel New York Harris Boston with various percentage figures and gaps in the OCR text.

Re. Hornsby St. Louis Kelly New York Scseeees Wheat Brooklyn Gooch Pittsburgh Fournier Heisman Detroit Williams Seeee Roome Boston Yeonertaon Feusel Harris

Giants and Yankers split doubleheader outcomes

Dodgers drop to fourth after two losses 6 to 5 and 4 to 2. Dazzy Vance’s six game win streak ends. Yankees over Senators 7 to 4 in the opener with Walter Johnson relieved, then lose the nightcap 6 to 1. Red Sox split with Athletics 6 runs in game two, Welch homers in the first, Flagstead hits lone run in game one.

Dodgers Dazzy Vance Giants Senators Walter Johnson

Carpentier Eyes Gibbons Fight After Michigan City Visit

Georges Carpentier returned from Michigan City where he watched two showings of the Imp rey Gibbons bout. He described his mood as confident and noted a calm rehearsal of training before the Saturday match.

Michigan City Ind Georges Carpentier Michigan Imprey-Gibbons Gibbons Reds Cardinals Doak Dent Georges Carpentier Iackerson Queensberry Dicklerson

Straight Dope Benny on the Radio and More

The column mocks Wall Street opposition to the soldier bonus, notes patriotism versus money, and recalls rough reactions to military aid. It cites bankers' protests and jokes about naval support, then teases an upcoming segment and mentions handwriting recognition via telegraph in France.

Benny Pop Geers Wall Street

West Ready Chicago May 29 Open Golf Qualifiers Detroit

MacDonald Smith of San Francisco leads Western qualifiers for the national open at Detroit with a 148 after rounds 41 36 76 and 72. Emmett Frensh of Youngstown is second at 149, with Harry Lampton tied for third at 150 alongside George Kerrigan of Los Angeles. Others under 158 include Watrous, Robertson, Loos, Hutchinson, Weber, and several more from major cities. Renault says heavyweight Leo Flynn's fighter is ready for all comers including Dempsey.

Chicago MacDonald Smith San Francisco Detroit Mac Emmett Frensh Youngstown

Yale Beats Harvard in Dual Track Meet Record Jump

Scholpp, a Yale track star, cleared 12 feet 8.5 inches to help Yale win the dual meet over Harvard, setting a new record.

Scholpp Yale Harvard

Indians Split Twin Bill in Cleveland Contests

Joe Shaute shut out Chicago in the first game but four Cleveland pitchers faltered in the nightcap as the White Sox won 8 to 4. Cleveland errors plagued the second game while Joe Sewell homered for the Indians. In St Louis, Denak faltered after a strong start as Cincinnati won 3 to 2 in the nightcap after a 6 to 6 opener. Daubert left with an injury after being hit by a pitched ball.

White Sox Cleveland Indians Joe Shaute Chicago Leverett Robertson Lyons Joe Sewell HHO REDS Louis Denak Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Sotheron Cardinal Daubert Cincinnati St. Louis Charles Valentine Columbus North Randall Cleveland Perthscope Greyworthy Colorado Millie Irwin

Baseball rules Q and A from St. Cleveland column

In response to two questions a foul ball caught by the pitcher retires the batsman with no fixed height requirement. A batter dodging a wild pitch and swinging is judged by the umpire. off-hand it would not be a strike, though such plays are rarely attempted.

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Baseball Standings And Today’s Schedule Across Leagues

Yesterday’s results from the American Association and National League show St Maul, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Toledo, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St Louis, Cincinnati, New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston in various positions with Cleveland and Detroit also noted. Tonight’s games include Toledo at Columbus and more matchups across the league with several teams idle.

American Association Louisville Columbus St. Maul Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnate New York Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Tonnsville St. Paul Anit Clai Jost St Paul St Louis Detroit Tee St Taouis Washington Ib Chievo

Crowd in Indianapolis foresees record Speedway crowds

May 29 in Indianapolis Jime Murphy and Tommy Milton, past winners of the 192 and 1924 classics, show strong betting favor. They posted first and third fastest qualifying marks as officials predicted attendance may exceed last year’s 120,000 if weather stays suitable. About 150,600 watched the trials.

Indianapolis Jimemy Murphy Tommy Milton

Athens Country Club to Host Decoration Day Two Ball Foursome

All members are urged to enter the Men's Decoration Day two ball foursome at 1 15 Friday. Those wishing to play should be on No 1 team at 1 P M to allow drawings and the match to start on time.

The Athens Country Club

Two 1924 War Horses Set For Big Track Campaigns

The article profiles notable harness horses Peter Coley and Harry J. 8, both aged 16, prepared for another season of demanding races. It recounts Coley’s long career from 1916, his 1922 Toledo win against Nedda, and 1920-1924 performances, then notes Harry J. 8's foaling in 1908 and strong 1911 and 1920 campaigns. It also recalls a famed Goshen 1917 clash with Rinville, and closes with questions about age versus younger rivals and a Yale eight crew win amid big money in season openers.

Im Marry J. 8 Peter Coley Goshen N. Y Rinville George H. Tipling Cleveland Cleveland Star Harry J

Firpo Open to Fight York in Argentina Bout

Angel Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, announced in Buenos Aires that he would consider a professional bout with Harry Willis after York arranges a fight. The announcement hints at negotiations and potential scheduling for a publicly staged clash.

Buenos Aires Angel Firpo Tex York Fight Pro Harry York Willa

Girls Athletics Aid Race Debate Then and Now

London May 2 reports a debate on girls sports with comments by Barrett premier woman of England. She argues that outdoor exercise benefits health and future generations, praising fresh air and regular sport as part of a healthy lifestyle.

London Saya Barrett England

National league standings and player totals summary

Fragmented note lists players and teams with partial counts across the National League. Mentions Brook, Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Detroit, Philadelphia and totals for National and American leagues with incomplete numbers.

Cub Num

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