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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1929

Page

11

Cubs Likely to Face Grove in Chicago Opener World Series

Chicago reports World Series plans with 56 000 tickets issued by drawing to deter scalpers. A's favorites in wagers, fans expect Grove to start against Pat Malone as the Cubs aim to leverage their pennant into the opener at Wrigley Field.

Chicago U.pr William Veeck Middle West Athletics Cubs Wrigley Field Veeck Cub Grove Walberg Bruins Port Pierce Pat Malone Push Cubace

Interesting Program At Pomeroy Sunday

A program of stunt flying motorcycle racing auto polo and trick riding will be at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds near Pomeroy next Sunday. It features a parachute jump by Al Loeffel three motorcycle races an Ohio state champions vs West Virginia state champs auto polo head on collision and riding by Red Anes with Dolly Fischer. Riders include Bill Bright Erie Ace Grady Warren Johnny Winters Kalamazoo and others.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Fairgrounds Here al Loeffel Ohio West Virginia Red” Anes Dolly Fischer Bill Bright Erie Buffalo N. Y Ace Grady Warren Johnny Winters Kalamazoo Mich

Clarence Charest Wins Fourth DC Tennis Singles Title

Clarence Charest, a one handed player, secured his fourth tennis singles championship in the District of Columbia, reaffirming his dominance in local competition.

Clarence Charest District of Columbia

Ohio National Guard Captain Thompson Resigns

New Lexington reports Capt. Robert E. Thompson commander of Company F With Infantry resigns effective immediately. No successor has yet been appointed.

New Lexington Robert E. Thompson Co. F Infantry Ohio National Guard

When Coach Little Pops the Question Not Funning

Ocean City New Jersey September 1. Georgetown coach Lou Little warns that marrying him does not change football duties. He tests players by verbatim rule recall with penalties a study hall for misses and three questions on any meeting spot. Captain James Money has already served time in study hall.

Ocean City N. J Lou Lit'!e Georgetown Little James Monney

Seven Yankees And One Briton Still in Banks Finals

Fourteen players began the men's singles at the West Side Tennis Club. eight remain as quarter finals near. Big Bill Tilden, the former champ, leads a field of seven Americans and one Briton, with John Van Ryn, John Doeg, Bunny Austin and others advancing amid chances for the title.

Banks Forest Hills N. Y West Side Big Bill Tilden John van Ryn East Orange N. J Bunny Austin Britain Austin Henri Cochet

Record Pace Set by Oscar Mathie in 500 Meter Dash

Twenty years after his prime as a speed skating champion Oscar Mathie of Norway regained glory by setting a 500 meter record of 43 seconds. The feat marks a notable comeback for the former invincible racer.

Oscar Mathieson Norway

Hornsby Seen As Misunderstood Hero In Chicago

Chicago fans have shifted from cautious curiosity to strong approval for Rogers Hornsby with the Cubs. He mentored hitter Norman McMillan and improved Woody English, drawing praise for hustle and leadership under manager Joe McCarthy, who gives him almost free rein.

Bert Demby United Press Chicago Rajah Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Rogers Hack Wilson Hornsby Wilson Norman McMillan McMillan Woody English Nubs Joe McCarthy Cubs Joe McCarthy

Golf Rule On Asking Score During Play And Penalties

A player may ask an opponent for the number of strokes played at any time. If the opponent provides wrong information and does not correct it before the next stroke, the offender loses the hole. In stroke play the penalty is disqualification.

ODA Frigidaire

Tuffy Griffiths Set To Return In Madison Square Garden Bout

Sioux City boxer Tuffy Griffiths returns tonight in a 10 round heavyweight main bout at Madison Square Garden. He faces German champion Ludwig Haymann as Braddock’s vanquished foe seeks his second win after a prior knockout. Griffiths starts as a 2 to 1 favorite.

New York U.P Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Iowa James J Braddock Ludwig Haymann Germany Madison Square Garden Witfiths

Unclear Scoreline Fragments From Multiple Cities

Fragmented OCR listing shows scores for Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo St Paul Milwaukee and other pairs with inconsistent figures including St.aut and Minneapolis. Main readable entries include Kansas City Minneapolis matches with varying numbers.

Chicago Beats New York In Curious Scoring Frenzy

Score report lists multiple city teams with varied results including Chicago defeating New York and St Louis gaining wins over Boston. The text mixes game scores and team references without clear narrative.

National League City Matchups Highlighted

National League schedule lists Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Boston at St Louis St Louis at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington Toledo at Columbus Milwaukee at Kansas City Indianapolis at Louisville Minneapolis at St Paul.

National League Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis

George Simpson Sets Sprint Mark As Child Star

George Simpson was hailed as the fastest human after clocking 100 in 28 seconds. As a boy he endured spinal trouble and fallen arches before rising to sprinting fame.

George Simpson

Cavalryman Wins National Rifle Title at Camp Perry

Sergeant Jens Bo Jensen of the 3d Cavalry led 1,628 competitors with 281 points to win the national individual rifle championship. Close contenders were Sergeant Vanagh of New Jersey and Captain J Leinhard of the Marine Corps, tied on points but behind at 1,000 yards. The Daniel Boone trophy and gold medal go to the winner as the two weeks of rifle matches close with the Davey Crockett match and the national team event featuring 112 teams.

Camp Perry Jens Bo Jensen U 3. Cavalry Jensen Vanagh New Jersey National Guard J. Leinhard U. S Marine Corps Daniel Boone Davey Crockett

Phillies Fans Hopeful as Series Seats Go On Sale

Philadelphia fans hear that every effort will be made to take care of locals first as mail applications open Monday for the series. Each applicant may obtain two seat sets, with one ticket for the three games. Prices run from eight dollars for a reserved box set to one dollar for bleacher seats.

Philadelphia John Shibe The Athletics St Each

Boy Dies in Basements Fire After Clothes Catch Fire

Benjamin Gerber, a 29 month old from Newark, died after his clothing ignited while riding a kiddie car near a hot water heater in the basement of his home. Authorities report the flames quickly engulfed the area as the child was burned.

Newark Benjamin Gerber

Hoover Denounces Propaganda Drive by Shipbuilding Interests

William B. Shearer leads a group aiming to collect 250 900 dollars from shipbuilders for services toward world armament limits. President Hoover condemns the campaign and pledges investigation into propaganda efforts by shipbuilding interests.

William B. Shearer Hoover

Helen Hicks Leads Final Round of Western 72-Hole Tourney

Helen Hicks of Long Island holds a ten stroke lead entering the final round of the women's western 72 hole golf tournament in Chicago. Hicks posted a 229 after three rounds, with a 78 on the Flossmoor course. Mrs Lee W Miller of Chicago trails at 239, Maureen Orcutt Hillworth 251, Virginia Van Wie 79 in the third round but still fourth at 252.

Chicago Helen Hicks Long Island Lee Mida Chicomo Maureen Onrcutt Hillworth Virginia van Wie Chidge

Watching the Scoreboard Yesterday’s Baseball Highlights

Yesterday's games featured Alvin Crowder of the St. Louis Browns blanking the New York Yankees 5 to 6. The St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader against Boston Hraven, 11 to 4 and 7 to 11. AL Geabowalh, a Cardinal rookie, struck out five in his first major league appearance. The pennant race saw the Chicago White Sox lose 7 to 4 as scoring came in the first inning. Lefty Grove limited the Pirates in a doubleheader 2 to 1 and 10 to 6. The Washington Senators tied Detroit for fifth with a 2 to 1 win over Cleveland. Buck Newsome of Macon had a notable major league debut as the Dodgers lost 4 to Cincinnati. Boston Red Sox rallied to beat Detroit 5 to 7 in ten innings, Reeves leading off and Rothrock driving in the decisive run. Art Nehf shut down Philadelphia as the Cubs beat them 5 to 2 keeping four games from clinching the pennant.

Alvin Crowder St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Yanks Browns Crowder St. Louis Cardinals Boston Cardinal Chicago White Sox Lefty Grove

Ohio pros enter 46-hole PGA district tourney at Cleveland

District colt professionals from Ohio begin play at the Cha Erin Valley Country Club in Cleveland for a 46 hole PGA district tournament. Notables include Jack Thompson Tippecanoe, Albert Alcroft Youngstown, and Keb Shave Aurora.

Cleveland Lof Ohio Erin Valley Country Club Professional Golf Association Ohio Jack Thompson Tippecanoerry Albert Alcroft Youngstown Keb Shave Aurora

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