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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

5

Indians string fifth straight win to climb from last to first division

The Cleveland Indians swept the St. Louis Browns then beat Detroit to start a three game set, securing a five game winning streak after a twelve game skid. Earl Averill hit his seventh homer as Cleveland rose to within reach of the pennant.

York U.P St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Browns Tribe Indians St. Louis Earl Averill

Memorial Day pool to open at one this Saturday

Mitch notes the formal opening of the pool at one o clock Saturday with Frank Cross confirming the facility is in top shape for the summer. The site has been renovated and cleaned to handle a large crowd seeking relief from heat.

Frank Cross

Tournament Planned at Athens Country Club on Memorial Day

Foursomes from the Athens Country Club will enter an 18 hole medal handicap tournament on Memorial Day. Two members per foursome face two opponents in best ball scoring each hole. Prizes will be awarded with a blind bogey and a putting tournament also planned. Club pro Art Smith announced the event.

Athens Art Smith

Baseball scores and notes from national league games

A compilation of baseball results across leagues with box line scores. Boston beats New York 7 to 6 in a nine inning interleague style tally, while New York defeats Philadelphia 5 to 4 in extra innings. Cleveland edges Washington 5 to 4 in a tight contest. Chicago loses to Milwaukee 3 to 2, and Kansas City tops St. Louis 8 to 0 with multiple pitchers credited.

Philadelphia Athletics New York Lefty Grove Grove Cochrane Simmons Washington Athletics Boston Red Sox Chicago Detroit Brooklyn Robins Giants Wilbert Robinson Robinson Brooklyn Robins Glante Max Carey Pittsburgh Pirates Carey St. Louis Pittsburgh Ed Brandt

Miss Collett Engaged to Edwin H. Vare Jr

Glenna Collett, America's leading woman golfer, is engaged to marry Edwin H. Vare Jr, a Philadelphia construction engineer and nephew of William Vare. Collett has won the American Women's golf championship five times. No wedding date yet announced.

Miss Collett New York U.P Glenna Collett America Edwin H. Vare, Jr Philadelphia William &. Vare

Hoosiers Beat Columbus 9-5 in Odd Game of Series

Indianapolis defeated Columbus 9-5 as Ted Kleinhans started for the Birds in his first mound duty for a while. Pat Crawford led the attack with three singles including his 10th homer, with Hinkle and Crawford among the key scorers as Wetherell and Dean split mound duties for the opponents.

Columbus Red Birds Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Siebold Clan Nemo Ted Kleinhans Pat Crawford Montague Lind Narlesky R. Fitzgerald Walker McCann Hinkie Crawford Riggs Gudat Swanson King Hinkle Sacrifices Burwell Delker Riddle Kleinhans Dean Wetherell Wetherel Koenecke

National League Scores and American Association Results

Cincinnati 3 Chicago 1 and Pittsburgh 1 St Louis 8 in seven innings highlighted NL play. Boston 7 New York 6, with Cleveland 6 State 4 and Chicago 4 Philadelphia 4 noted in American action. Association games included Toledo 6 Louisville 9 and Columbus 2 Milwaukee 2 as Kansas City posted 14 8 over another opponent.

Reds Neil Park Columbus Louisville Yankees Cleveland Chicago White Sox Bill Hunefield Sox Bill Toledo Tribe Bill Morrell Giants Tufts College Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston New York State Philadelphia Tower York Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas Pau

Saturday Basketball Pairings Across Leagues

National matchups include Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at Pittsburgh American Association games list Columbus at Teleco Loutertie at Indianapolis Kansas City at Milwaukee Paul at Minanapolis with St Louis visiting Chicago and Cleveland at Detroit New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston

Leat New York Wis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Ps Ioearua Washington Auee Cleveland Escaseeses Chicago Detroit St Louie Wees Boston Saat. Pet. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis Tole National Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Amcan St. Louis Columbus Teleco Loutertie Paul Minanapolis

Sayre Specials to meet Rose Farm semi pro team

As part of Buchtel Homecoming and Memorial Day exercises on Saturday the Sayre Specials of Buchtel will face a fast semi pro team from Rose Farm. Bill Coakley is expected to pitch for the Specials.

Buchtel Sayre Rose Farm Bill Coakley

Bloom and Hill Fight Draw After Outdoor Ring Card

Outdoor boxing at the Fairgrounds produced a draw between Lou Bloom and Freddie Hill after a fast paced bout. Preliminaries ended in knockouts with Larry Beck, Benny Bennett, Bobby Mason, Midge Hartman, Frankie Murphy, and Ralph Hankinson securing quick finishes.

Bloom Hill Lou Bloom Columbus Freddie Hill Portamouth Larry Beck Tommy Bennet Wellston Bennett Bobby Mason Jakie Feltheim Columbia Mason Feltheim Midge Hartman Frankie Murphy Murphy Ralph Hankinson Lancaster Stanley Norris Haydenville

Veterans Dinner Hosted by Athena Kiwanis Club at Hotel Berry

Veterans of the Civil War will be entertained by the Athena Kiwanis Club at a dinner at Hotel Berry Monday night. A patriotic program has been arranged. The annual dinner drew 17 veterans as guests last year.

Athena Kiwanta Club Hotel Berry

Secret Elopement Dramas in a Turbulent Love Triangle

In a midwestern stage-life tale Beryl Borden secretly loves Tommy Wilson who seeks to finish college. Irene Everett plots to marry Prentiss Gaylord while maneuvering around Tommy. Irene pretends innocence to win Prentiss and destroy Tommy’s hopes as Beryl confronts deceit. The story follows their tangled schemes at the Everett estate and a gate side serenade.

Beryl Borden Tommy Wilson Irene Everett Irene Beryl Prentiss Gaylord Prentiss Tommy Josea Hoffman Everett Gate Gaylords Bery Rory Eryl Deryl Preatias

Ohio Bats Rally Past Marietta in Ninth Inning

Ohio University defeats Marietta College 7 to 3 at Marietta for the second win of the season series with the Pioneers. Weinstock started for Marietta and faltered in the seventh. Saunders walked seven but kept the Bobcats in check until Ohio’s late burst. Wolfe collected three hits, driving in two runs as Pfieger, Warshower, Knight, and Burke fueled a decisive late rally.

Bobcats Mountainneers Pioneers Marietta Loren Weinstock Shadel Saunbers Denison Saunders Shank Pfleger Gazcia Farren Gross Weinstock Ohioana Pfieger Warshower Lewis Burke Ohio Wolfe Knight Abrhoa Pike Abrhoa Riggs Burley Fes Bhank Garda Te Weinstock Ciccummenme

Si Johnson Shuts Down Cubs in Reds Victory

Si Johnson pitched brilliantly guiding Cincinnati to a 3 1 win over Chicago. The right hander allowed eight hits with two errors aiding the Reds while rookie outfielder Red Crabtree added two singles and a spectacular ninth inning catch to seal the win.

Fred Fitzsimmons Pete Donohue Pirates Cardinals St. Louis Phillips Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Cincinnati Silas Johnson Cubs Brooklyn Philadelphia the Messenger Johnson Ron Reda Sheriff Blake Ed Baecht Bruins Rete Crabtree Nelsonville Stephenson Ullop Cnnenesecwunee Uceinello Nina wDuroeher Nwews Tales Telip Sante i Beecht Snengueesen

Whitehalls Play Two At The Plains Decoration Day

The Athena Whitehalls will face the Hocking Valley Mine in a double header at The Plains Decoration Day. First game starts at 10 50 in the morning and the second at 2 30 in the afternoon.

Whitehalls Athena Whitehalls Hocking Valley

Western Open entries grow for Dayton June golf tour

Thirteen entries were received today for the Western Open golf tour to be played at the Miami Valley course June 18 and 19. Leading the entry list is defending champion Gene Sarazen, with other players including Ed Dudley Charlies Garringer Leonard Schmutte Stephen Zappe Neal Molutyrs Oscar Wilowell Jock Collins Jim Yaltus Jim Noble Rey Byrd Gene Marchi and Mary Beypriy.

Dayton Bmigait Valley Gene Saracen Ed Dudley Concordville Charlies Garringer Indiana Leonard Schmutte Lima Stephen Zappe Springfield Neal Molutyrs Indianapolis Oscar Wilowell Jock Collins Jim Yaltus Chicago Jim Noble Dayston Rey Byrd Muncie Ind Gene Marchi Marry Beypriy Cincinnati

Bettman Rules Miniature Golf Courses In Public Parks Legal

Attorney Gus Bettman declared that miniature golf courses built in public parks constitute use of public property. The decision was delivered in Columbus amid review by the Inspection and Supervision Public Offices.

Columbus Gus Bettman

France Bars Show Troupe From Le Havre Arrival

A traveler reports that Helio Sucre Le Havre and her show girls troupe were barred from France upon arrival aboard the liner Paris, as France enforces entry restrictions.

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