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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
7
A major draw at the amateur tournament suffered a setback as the event’s top attraction fell to an upset defeat. Fans watched as the leading competitor struggled, ending hopes for a sweeping title run.
In the National Amateur Championship at Peldue Beach Johnny Goodman of Omaha upended defending champion Bobby Jones 1 up in the opening round, ending Jones six year run. Goodman then fell to W Lawson Little in the second round as California hosts three finalists in the quarterfinals.
Johnny Goodman, once deemed an amateur after a heated status dispute, defeated Bobby Jones in the first round. Jones, famed for championships in the United States and Great Britain, was eliminated early as Goodman advanced in the tournament.
Pebble Beach California September 4 Sixteen year old Lawson Little from San Francisco faces Francis Ouimet some call the sport's greatest youth in a third round of the national amateur tournament Little son of an Army officer and West Point student has defeated two rivals to reach this stage and could upset the field, while Johnny Goodman of Omaha pursues the title.
Babe Herman nicknamed the Brook lyn clouter is described as an endurance talker. Uncle Robbie warns a pitcher not to throw to first base to prevent stirring their chat. Victorio Campolo and Victorio Campolo are praised, with notes on his eight siblings and a future as a fighter, as he beats Heeney and kisses the crowd.
Eddie Meyers, former international champion, is seen as a dark horse in Wrigley’s 50 thousand prize swim in Toronto. Other favorites include Ernest Vierkoetter and Georges Michel, two bakers abroad, as top contenders amid frigid waters. Attendance varies at major parks with debates over league structure and drafts affecting fan interest. Sammy Solomon’s signing buzz adds to a busy baseball season backdrop.
Logan High School opens football practice under coach Ted Sawyer and assistant John Longley with returning players and newcomers evaluated. Kerwood Durant remains sidelined from a fractured leg. health official Morton W. Bhatt clears the squad after physical exams as conditioning work starts next week.
Experts note the Mack and Cubs clash hinges on Edward Collins home field. Collins, a 20 year veteran and sharp strategist, is trusted by Mack with key duties this season. Cubs strategists must outthink the seasoned guardian to prevail in the World Series.
Yesterday Babe Herman led Brooklyn in a doubleheader against Philadelphia. He delivered a tenth inning two run hit in game two guiding Brooklyn to a 9 to 7 win after winning game one 4 to 3. Herman’s heroics secured the doubleheader split.
Larry Benton faced George Lister with the bases loaded in the tenth inning and the Boston Braves defeated the New York Giants by seven runs in a dramatic extra frame.
American Association games show Columbus 5 defeating Indianapolis 6 with several matchups noted. American League results include Boston 5 and Washington 7, while National League shows Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Philadelphia. Many games listed as scheduled or in progress with multiple city pairings and venue notes.
K Co Cheistner of Akron defeated Johnny Misko of Cleveland by disqualification in nine rounds of a scheduled twelve. Referee Patsy Hatey of New York ruled Misko batting, a call that provoked an unpopular decision after Risko led most rounds except the third.
Football practice starts at more than a dozen Eastern colleges with others preparing for workouts in the next week. Yale Harvard and Princeton set Sept 18 as the assemble date. Navy Army Penn State and Dartmouth plan strong showings supported by key players and new coaches.
At Camp Perry the President's Rifle Match tops the National Rifle Association events with over 1,100 entries. A chemical warfare service trophy test will have contestants wearing gas masks. G M Upshaw of Pasadena won the any rifle event with a perfect 104 in a field of 449 competitors. A A Smith of Toledo led the civilian club match.
The fragment discusses a head to head match where a rule about holing out on the trial stroke is triggered by a putt contact. It notes a 86 score out of 100 and reports Lieutenant A. D. Kramer of the Navy winning a Scott match with a 76 at 900 yards.
After dropping the final game 14 to 8, the Chicago Cue defeated the SF Louie Cardinals in the second game by a score of 8 to 6. The outcome follows a 14 to 8 loss in the opener as Chicago's offense faltered at the plate.
In a 16 game span yesterday, 24 home runs were hit, surpassing the previous major league record set in July 1926 and equaling the tally from the previous season.
Chilean boxer Vicente earns a shot at Sammy Mandell in Chicago as he battles for a boxing title chance. Mandell will not meet the Chilean until a potential title bout. Vicente relies on his strong left and footwork to upset opponents and secure the crown.
A damaged item reports a local court action in Perry County involving a person fined for intoxication and serving a sentence with costs. Details are fragmented but indicate financial penalties and public statutory enforcement. The report mentions Sept 6 and a $100 fines.
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