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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1930

Page

11

Cubs Extend Lead With 19-Inning Win Over Pirates

The Chicago Cubs boosted their pennant lead with a 19 inning 10 to 7 victory over the Pirates as Gabby Hartnett hit his second homer of the night with two aboard. Giants and Cardinals won. Red Sox and Yankees split, Hadley and Johnson pitched well. White Sox fell to Cleveland.

Hicago Cubs New York Boston Braves Pirates Cubs Gabby Hartt Niith Zachary Giants Hughie Critz Mst. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Jimmy Wilson Catiead Devis Philain Boston Red Bimmons Washington New Y Yankees Bump Ding Henry Johnson Hadley Johnson Ie Hadlin Cleveland Stonge White Sox Jost St. Louis Browns

Eddie Collins and Mack Crew Loosen Up for Rally

The text describes Eddie Collins’s familiarity with pitchers and game sense, his long friendship with the Mack organization, and Sullivan guiding Eddie as he studies at Columbia University. It hints at succession planning and names Connie, Mule Haas, Jim wore, and Dallas outfielder, with a clipped message about speed.

Eddie Collins Mack Eddie Jins Macks E of Sullivan Jumbia University Myr Coltina Connie Jim Wore Dallas Mule Haas Jim

A’s and Cubs Lead in Pennant Races

The A’s and Cubs hold strong leads in the league pennant races while both teams must win half of their remaining games to secure the flag. Brooklyn Robins drop pennant hopes as their season fades.

Brooklyn Robins Robins Cubs National League

pennant hopes fade for Robins as Cubs and Athletics lead races

United Press reports from New York on September 5 detail the fading pennant chances of the Brooklyn Robins while the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics hold leads in their leagues. The Cubs and Athletics approach the season’s stretch with several home and away games remaining, shaping a likely rematch in the World Series.

New York Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs Hind Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Philadel Washton Giants Cubs Cardinals Athletics Senators A's

American Association Scores and Schedule Summary

Scoring results show Indianapolis 14 over Columbus 6 and Minneapolis 37 over Kansas City 2 as part of a wide set of railroad league results. Upcoming games listed include Indianapolis at Columbus, Toledo 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, and Washington at New York.

Indianapolis Columbue Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Teledo Milwaukee St. Paul Boston New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Columbus Toledo American League American Association St Vaul Wea Wuxstingtes Detroit Ereeeerese Brooklyn Pittsburgh S

No Radio Broadcast Planned for Singer McLarnin Bout

Madison Square Garden officials announced there will be no radio broadcast of the Al Singer Jimmy McLarnin fight at Yankee Stadium on September 11. They noted that receipts from the recent Berg versus Chocolate bout, which also was not broadcast, were higher than those for the Singer Mandell event that did air.

New York Jimmy McLarnin Yankee Stadium Madison Square Garden the Garden Sammy Mandell

Freeman Faces Thompson At Cleveland For Welterweight Title

Tommy Freeman from the Ouachita Mountains aims to upset champion Young Jack Thompson at League Park Cleveland in a 15 round bout. Thompson defends the welterweight crown he won from Jackie Fields in Detroit last May, for the first title defense in nine years.

Cleveland Tommy Freeman Ouachita Mountains Arkansas Jack Thompson League Park Thompson Jackie Fields Detroit

Army Sergeant Wins President's Trophy at NRA Meet

At CAMP PERRY Sept 8 U S Army Sergeant R L Speers Fort Crook Neb won the President's Trophy after a 146 of 150 score against 1653 shooters. Lieut W J Whaling USMC Washington DC was second with 145. Other top finishers included H J Adams Fostoria Ohio and H F Siemen Lima Ohio tied for third with 144. The event fired at 200 600 and 1000 yard ranges with 880 shots per man for record and comes with the trophy and a letter from President Hoover.

Camp Perry R.L. Speers U. S&s. Infantry Fort Crook Neb National Rifle Association Brown W. J. Whaling U. S. Marine Corps Washington, D. C H. J. Adams Fostoria H. F. Siemen Lima Ohio Cook National Guard Seattle Washington Hoover H. E. Brown Infantry Hillsboro Harry Frazer Mollalia Oregon Anthony Dumsha Baltimore F. Barrett Monterey Cal C. J. Wertman Lincoln M. D. Snyder Cromwell Ind Los Angeles United States Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Colonels Stretch Lead in American Association Race

Louisville Colonels maintained first place with a 2 0 win over Toledo Mud Hens as St Paul lost to Milwaukee 6 4. The Colonels led by five games, while the Saints held a three game edge over the Mud Hens. Indianapolis defeated Columbus 14 6 and Minneapolis beat Kansas City 7 2.

Columbus Louisville Colonels American Association Toledo Mud Hens St. Paul Milwaukee Brewers Colonels Apostles Saints Indianapolis Columbus Senators Minneapolis Millers Kanegas City Blues

Swimming records eyed at AAU sessions national event

Sixteen world records are to be pursued at the upcoming AAU and International Amateur Athletic Union sessions by the Southern Pacific branch. All marks were set during the outdoor national meet in July at Long Beach.

International Amateur Athletic Operation Southern Pacific Long Beach

Fail to Fight in Title Bout Ends in No Decision

In New York on September 6, Harry Smith of New York and Gorilla Jones of Akron Ohio failed to fight after three warnings from Referee Jack Dorman. Their scheduled ten round title bout ended without a decision due to the no contest.

New York Jack Dorman Harry Smith Gorilla Jones Akron

Negro middleweight title halted in ninth round contest

The Negro middleweight championship fight at Queensboro Arena ended in a no contest after the ninth round, leaving the title undecided and the event halted.

Queensboro Arena

Two Survivors Remain From 1886 Seattle Reda Championship

Only two players from the 1886 Seattle Reda team, which won the Northweet title, are alive today. The survivors are John Booth and Captain Willem Kenney.

Seattle Reda John, Booth Willem Kenney

Money in The Buckeye Worth One Hundred Cents

A note explains that Buckeye currency equals 100 cents and is available for use as needed, emphasizing its full dollar value and accessibility for all users.

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