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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1930

Page

9

Lament of Big Ten for 1930 Football Struggles

The Big Ten faces heavy player losses as graduation and injuries topple 1929 stars. Illinois Purdue Minnesota Chicago Northwestern Michigan and Ohio State all report key departures including Nagurski Caraway Gembis and Harreson. Wisconsin shows the least disruption as it rebuilds after 1929 issues.

Big Ten Nobile Kizer Purdue Lafayette Ed Caraway Welch Ralph Welch Mid-West Glen Harreson Boilermakers Redsleight Mackle Woerner Boots Caraway Minnesota Bronko Nagurski Herb Joes- Hing

Leading Sluggers and Batting Averages From The Season

Statistics compiled by the players’ association show leaders in average and runs. Notable figures include Gehrig of the Yankees and Simmons of the Athletics leading in multiple categories with high totals in games played at 181 or more and runs batted in near the top. The list also mentions Ruth and Foxx among home run leaders and various clubs such as the Giants Yankees Phillies and Athletics contributing top totals.

K Terry Giants Gehrig Yankees Herman Brooklyn Klein Phillies Simmons Athletcs Wileon Cue Escers Cavesssace Ruth Esecees Gehrig Sully Athletics Ign Muo Gus Eck Cubs Lee Tolen Uyler Erin Redd Phililes Ned

Baseball scores and schedule from a Thursday list

National League results Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5 Newark 5 Boston 38 Boston 11 New York 7. American League New York 10 Washington 7 Philadelphia 1 Boston 2. Scheduled games include Indianapolis at Columbus Teledo at Louisville Milwaukee at St Paul Kansas City at Minneapolis Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at Pittsburgh New York at Boston Cleveland at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia Washington at New York St Louis at Detroit.

Pittsburgh Chicago Newark Boston New York Washington Philadelphia i American Association Indianapolis Columbus Teledo Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis National Leagle Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Newark Ca St Louis Caves Brooklyn Oor Philadelphis American L Petroit American Association Columbus tMansas City Louisviake Dolede

Logan Officials Top All-Stars in Five-Inning Win

Umpires and managers of the Logan Kiwanis Junior League defeated All-Stars from the same league 7 to 1 in five innings at the WFair grounds Tuesday. Rex Keller pitched and hit a homer for the officials while John Columber joined Keller in the battery. Johnson pitched for the Juniors until the fourth inning. Four errors were charged to each side.

Keller Johnson Ned Gabriel Dick Brown Dick Johnson J. Columber Webb Spannon Fitzgerald T. Columber Zanner Henderson Williams Dave Milne

Berg Stops Brown In Ten Round Lightweight Bout

English light weight Jack Berg defeated Buster Brown in Newark in a ten round bout. Berg weighed 136 pounds to Browns 134. Browns face showed numerous cuts and his right eye was nearly closed at the finish.

Newark N. J U.P Jack Kid) Berg Buster Brown Baltimore Berg Brown

Twilight League title on line in Nelsonville game

Stratton Meteor Collies beat Buckeye Whippets 7 to 0 in six innings to close Twilight League season. John Longley tossed scoreless six, Chat Woodson led with a triple and single, Cec Woodson made a key catch. Airedales meet Terriers Thursday as pennant could hinge on result and possible post season between other teams.

Nelsonville Stratton Metor Collies Buckeye Whippets John Longley Strattons Buckeyes Chat Woodson Cec Woodson Byron Mac Chevrolet Airedales Athena Terriers Terriers Airedales Factory Athena Chevrolets

Westfall Wins In Perry Match at Camp Perry

Lieut D M Westfall National Guard Fort Wayne Ind declared winner of the members match of the National Rifle Association meet after judging both targets Capt J P Lyons Fort Benn­ing Ga also scored 690. Sargeant Chester Risner 10th U S Infantry won the Marine Corps Cup with 98 of 100 outranking Corporal R A Markle same score in inner bull eye circle.

Camp Perry U.ri D. M. ‘Westfall National Guard Fort Wayne Ind National Rifle Association J. P. Lyons 24Th U.S. Infantry Fort Banning Sargeant Chester Risner 10Th U. S. Infantry R. A. Markle U. S. Marines

Old Timers Win Labor Day Contest In Ohio River Town

The Old Timers defeated Little Hocking 10 to 9 in a Labor Day game at Litt le Hocking on the Ohio River. Veterans Wagner and Newman were hurt, with a return match at Buchtel planned and a follow up game against the Glouster Reds.

River Boys Newman Little Hocking Wagner Buchtel Glouster Reds Murray City

McGraw Signs New Contract With Giants for Five Years

John J. McGraw has signed a five year contract to manage the New York Giants. Harmony reportedly returned among owners and officials after weeks of conflicting reports about McGraws future with the club.

New York U.P John J. McGraw New York Giants McGraw Giants Mc Iaw

Marquette Chooses Morning Football for Thanksgiving

Marquette University plans a 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day game against Butler to avoid conflicts with turkey dinners after introducing night football to the northern middle west last fall.

Middle-West Marquette Universiy Milwaukee Wis Butler

Bobby Jones Weight Fluctuates Through Golf Tournament

The golfer typically weighs about 180 pounds but may shed as much as seven pounds over a three day tournament, reflecting the physical toll of competition.

Bobby Jones

Paul A Tipton Assumes Duties At Lynchburg High

Paul A Tipton of The Plains has assumed duties as physical education director at Lynchburg High School in Highland County after graduating from Ohio University in June. Tipton trained on the Ohio University track team and is a varsity O member. He recently married Miss Jeanette Palmar of Chauncey and will reside in Lynchtre.

Paul A. Tipton the Plains Ohio University Lynchbure Highland County

Ohio Northern to Play West Point in 19% Season Opener

Ohio Northern University signed a contract to meet the Army West Point football team at West Point to open the 19% season. The game is set for September 86 as the opener for both squads.

Ada Ohio Northern University West Point

Superstitious Ritual Before Infield Position

Giants second baseman Hughie Crtiz follows a superstition by picking up the opposing second baseman glove and moving it a few feet before taking his regular infield position.

Hughie Critz Giants

Trains by Himself Star Mary land Sophomore Prep for Liners

Bob Wilson, a University of Maryland sophomore, works out alone after the Old Liners disbanded. He aims to play center on the varsity eleven this fall and has been practicing solo since spring training ended.

Bob Wilson University of Maryland Sity

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