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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1930

Page

11

Enterprise Wins First International Yacht Race in Cup Series

The American defender Enterprise skippered by Harold Vanderbilt defeated Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V in the opening 30 mile America's Cup race. Enterprise led from the start and finished two minutes forty seconds ahead after a strong second leg, with Shamrock V trailing late amid lighter winds. Spectators watched as Enterprise maintained a commanding lead toward the finish, signaling a decisive start to the series.

S. Kane Cu.p Enterprise Today Thomas Lipton Shamrock V Enterprise Harold Vanderbilt Shamrock E Nterpriss Span Shamrock Sih Su Thoras Vanderbilt

Gehrig Tops A L Batters In League Honors

Louis Gehrig leads the American League in batting average and ranks among the season’s top hitters. Babe Ruth, Earl Combs, and Bob Meusel also figure among the leaders with notable marks in hits and totals while pitchers like Clarence Mitchell and others top NL categories.

NEW Ifgre New York Sanikeres United Press Thieday Lou Gelvigve Babe Ruth Asa Tong Earl Combs Bob Rays Thiladelphia Athletics Pichers Grove Terry New York Kiki Carter Chic Eaco Ramemakers Ane Clarence Mitchel Nee Fark Mitchell Wen

Motorcycle Races Set At Athens Fairgrounds Sept 21

Motorcycle races and a automobile polo game are planned at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday September 21 under the direction of Eton Finberth of Newark. Top dirt track riders including Russ Clark of Newark and Fred Wheeler of Columbus are expected to compete.

Athens Coote Fairgrounds Eton Finberth Newark Roberts Russ Clark Fred Wheeler Coinmbh

Golf star Armour leads national pro golf event

A fragmented report outlines Tom Armour winning emphasis at a national pro golf flag event with mentions of organizers, venues, and players. The piece includes unclear lines about match play and later rounds, while naming potential figures and locations in a garbled account.

Tom Armour

Spartan Pro Grid Year Opens Strong

Fragmentary report notes Spartans and Western team interactions with hints of schedules and key players. Mentions names like Stefan and others in a vague football grid context and possible dates or events observer comments.

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Dallyin With Dillon A High School Sports Chronicle

A fragmented 1920s style summary discusses basketball and football prominence, naming teams like Buckeye Conference peers and Wabash, with emphasis on standings, player skills, and regional athletic competition. It references schools, conferences, and the era’s sports culture in a dense, evaluative tone.

Asong Maeno Coast Shoreah Walia Bobaua Wala Tt Chia Pevanae Tuatiact Basiketoall Sega Giannis Yay Wali Noatus

U.S. Marines Win Rifle Team Test at Camp Perry

The U S Marine Corps team captured first place in the national team match at Camp Perry finishing with 2805 points. The U S Infantry followed in second with 2799, Navy third with 2778, Cavalry fourth with 2777, and Oregon National Guard fifth with 2772. National Guard units led by Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington, and others competed in the event as the tourney concluded.

Camp Perry U. S. Marine Corps Bny T. S. Navy U. S. Cavalry Oregon Nationaal Guard Oregon National Guard National Guard Massachusetts National Guard Washingte

Fritz Mercur Declared Pro by Tennis Association

Forest Hills L I Sept 13 Fritz Mercur of Gethighen Pa sixth ranking layer of America has been declared a professional by the United States Lawn Tennis Association President Louis Dailey announced the move today The disbarment stemmed from his entry into a Michigan tournament this summer when an insurance agent allegedly demanded and received a $6.00 policy as the entry price.

Forest Hills L. Th Fritz Mercur Gethighen United Steals Lawn Tennis Association Louis Dailey U.S Ind Mertur

Bush-Biddle Golf Tourney Plans Mentioned

The fragment references a Bush-Biddle golf tournament with partial names and unclear details. It hints at plans, dates, and participants but lacks a complete, coherent report or outcome.

Jamestown Wins Belmont Futurity at SeImont Park

Jamestown won the Belmont Futurity at SeImont Park earning a purse over 246000 dollars. Two year olds competed with H T Whitney's Equipaise taking second and A C Beammickts Mate third. A protest against the winner was disavowed.

Selmont Park George D. Widener Jamestown Fedd of Ag H. Ts. Whitney Equipaise A. C. Beammickts Fon Indgens

Heavier Work Ahead for Bobcat Gridders This Week

Portions of the article outline intensified practice for the Bobcats with mentions of coaches and players. Names such as Cartwright and Linlsey appear among staff and athletes, with references to team workouts and preparation timing. The piece reads as a local sports update with unclear details due to OCR noise.

Retire Not Pershing He Has His Work

Fragmentary text appears to discuss retirement and ongoing work associated with a person named Pershing and mentions a weather reference. The legible phrases suggest a discussion of continuing duties despite retirement and possible public or military context. Named entities are unclear due to OCR garble.

Pershing

Swims Channel Again the beng new titan

A fragmented report outlines a swimming event featuring a new standout figure hailed as a titan. The text mentions names and places in garbled form, with unclear affiliations and results.

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Young High in Weekly Shoot

A weekly shooting event highlights performances by Towon Pe Sioordiay Abeet and Taylor with notable averages. Standings show Loy Cher and Clarence Went among top scorers as the season progresses. The Wheat event will be held every Saturday, with further details pending.

Taylor Prghin Woodaig Clarence Charlee Urpernter

Doeg Wins National Tennis Title in Haltty Finish

Doeg defeated Prank Shilelds of New York to claim the national tennis title in a halty year finish. The match concluded with a 6 9 result as Doeg secured the victory in a tight contest reported from the base event.

Porest Ins Momien Mall Prank Shilelds New York Marten

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