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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1931

Page

9

City Series Boosts Relief Funds In New York

Attended by 95,414 spectators the two charity games netted $104,131.40 for unemployed workers. The Yankees beat the Giants 7 to 3 as Babe Ruth homered and Vernon Gomez won on eight innings. Charley Root led the Cubs to a 3 to 0 win over the White Sox.

York U.P New York Yankees Giants Chicago White Sox Cubs Yankees Vernon Gomez Babe Ruth Charley Root Chicago Cubs Root Sox

Mitchs Musings on Road Record and Gar Wood Debate

A columnist cites the Cincinnati Neds poor road record 12 wins in 77 games and notes their worst stretches in New York and the West. The piece then discusses Gar Wood and Tunney Dempsey parallels, weighing sportsmanship and strategy, with varied opinions from observers and a call to play heads up ball.

Cincinnati Neds Severth Chicago H. G. Salsinger The Detroiters God Anyng Wood Don

Canzoneri Set to Defend Titles Against Berg at Polo Grounds

Tony Canzoneri, a six-title holder at 22, meets England's Jack Berg in a high-stakes bout at the Polo Grounds tonight. Canzoneri is a 2 to 1 favorite after knocking out Berg in a previous defense, while Berg aims to extend his NY unbeaten run though weariness from 160 bouts may limit his speed.

Kyw York U.R Tony “Zoneri Iname Jack Kid) Berg England Polo Grounds Canzoneri Berg Chicago New York Whitechapel

Boxing Results From New York Newark Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis

The wire reports show multiple boxing outcomes across cities. Jimmy Slavin defeated Sammy Ch in New York while Patsy Rosenbloom fell to Jimmy Manginelli in another New York bout. Phillie Griffin outpointed Al Rossi in Newark and Ernie Ratner was defeated by Sid Silas. Tommy Loughran won in Philadelphia and Jorge La Rocca lost by technical knockout to J. Hamas. In Chicago King Levinsky drew with Don O Kelly and Nick Taft floored Jer Calmes. Johnny Er knocked out Cox in St Louis and Burma won by technical knockout over George Young.

New York Jimmy Slavin Sammych Alban Ireland Polacco Eddie Dempsey Gus Worman England Jimmy Manginelli Patsy Rosenbloom Baltimore Newark N. J Phillie Griffin al Rossi Dre Belleville Sid Silas Ernie Ratner Philadelphia Tommy Loughran Jack Cross Salem Steve Hamas Passaic Jorge la Roc ST. Louis Johnny “Pewee Cox Indianapolis Barry Springfield Ill Joe Botta Cleveland Mickey Boyle Akron Sailor Barrere K. ©. Kelly Francisco Reno South America Burma George Young Ttsburgh

Hornsby target of fans during charity game at Comiskey Park

Chicago batters showered Rogers Hornsby with shouts and heckles each time he came to bat in a charity game yesterday between the Cubs and the White Sox at Comiskey Park.

Chicago Manny- Rogers Hornsby Chicago Bs Comiskey Park Cubs Te Sox

Friday's National and American League Baseball Matches

Boston faces St Louis and Detroit meets Boston in National League action while Chicago travels to New York and St Louis visits Philadelphia in the American League lineup Indianapolis visits Columbus Milwaukee hosts Kansas City in a Midwest showdown Louisville plays Toledo and Brooklyn meets Cincinnati in a busy slate.

Columbus U.P Milwaukee Kansas City Blues Minneapolis St. Paul Saints Holley Millers van Atta Indianapolis Indiana Ee. Louis Eee New York Oper Pitsburgs Oro Philadelphia Eee Neewee Philadelphia Washington Seaee New York Csscenes Clevelan Eee Louis Weer Eenae Ao Detroit Ennee Louisville Minnespolia Eeereeeeeas Oledo Sere Ereneteee Boston St. Louis Brook Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Association Indianapolis

Quarter finals in net tourney carded today

Forest Hills N Y Sept 10 UP John Hope Doeg defending champion faced Frank Shields in the feature quarter final round of the Men s National tennis singles championships. Ellsworth Vines meets Berkeley Bell Fred Perry faces Frank Bowden Johnny Van Ryn plays George Lott Bell and Bowden upset winners expected to advance Lott favored over Van Ryn after sharp play against Mangin yesterday.

Forest Hills John Hope Doeg Frank Shields Shields Ellsworth Vines California Berkeley Bell Texas Fred Perry Great Britain Frank Bowden New York Johnny van Ryn Philadelphia George Lott Bell Bowden Wilmer Allison Sidney B. Wood Vines Lott van Ryn Gregory’ Mangin

Benny Leonard Ready to Knock Out McLarnin

New Haven report says Benny Leonard will be ready to knock out Jimmy McLarnin in three rounds. The note reflects boxing plans and public anticipation for a potential title clash.

New Haven Conn Benny Leonard Jimmy McLarnin

Ohio University football practice under scorching sun

Don Peden drills the Ohio University squad to shed weight as steam rises during practice under the sun. Chick Maurer joins the group as nearly 50 players train in light attire, with a fierce two-hour session featuring punts, tackling, and passing drills under the hot conditions.

LD Sol Our Solar Aystem Don Peden Ohio University Sol Chick Maurer Maurer Peden Thoes Tuesaday

Leonard Returns to Ring After Comeback Campaign

Leonard, described by his manager Jack Kearne as beginning a comeback, fought four rounds against two lesser middleweights Mickey Terry of New Brunswick and Karl Lautenschlager of Omaha. The two minute rounds offered little rest and he appeared out of shape, weighing around 160 pounds.

Jack Kearne Leonard Aet Mickey Terry New Brunswick N, Jr Karl Lautechlager Omaha Neb

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