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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1927

Page

9

Positions Still Uncertain Opening Game Draws Near

Ohio University Bobcat football coach Don Peden reshuffles the lineup as opening game with Rio Grande College nears. Shafer shows strong center play while Dando and Seedhouse compete for guard and quarterback spots. Despite secrecy from Rio Grande, locals expect a competitive Gallia County matchup next Saturday.

Don Peden Ohio University Bobcat Rio Grande College Shafer Dando Rocky River Bobcat Farmer Begola Hoker Mey Grant Rio Grande Gallia County

Cleveland Rallies to Beat Senators 6 in 10 Innings

In Washington on Sept 19 Cleveland won 6 to 4 over the Senators after ten innings. Burns produced the decisive blow with a double driving in Lichrodt, who had walked, and Summa, who had been hit by a pitch. The game’s scoring shows Cleveland tallied in the 10th to seal the win.

Washington Cleveland Senators Burns Lichrodt Summa Reilly Tunney Attell Gibson Hoff

Pelicans Clinch Southern Association Pennant

New Orleans Pelicans beat Mobile 6 to 3 to gain a five and a half game lead over Birmingham and claim the Southern Association pennant, their eighth in 27 seasons of league play.

New Orleans Mobile New Orleans Pelicans Birmingham Pelicans

Gene Tunney Poised to Retain Title in Rematch with Dempsey

Chicago dispatch reports Gene Tunney, favored to win over Jack Dempsey in their second heavyweight title bout, with insiders predicting a knockout in five rounds. Tunney’s edge lies in confidence and ring IQ, though critics note a flaw on the ropes.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Chicago Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Gene Billy Gibson Dempsey Tunney Jack Sharkey Tun

Dempsey Tunney Fight Gossip Sparks Letters

Chicago on September 18 reports published letters claim phony pre fight arrangements for the heavyweight title bout. Dempsey and Tunney exchange barbed notes accusing corruption and hint at referees and judges being influenced.

Dempsey Tunney Abe Attell Cambler Max “Boo Boo Philadelphia Tommy Reilly

Tunney Evaluated for Qualifications Citing Skin Sensitivity

The record notes Tunney is tender skinned and has bad hands, remarking on their impact in assessing Tunney’s qualifications.

Pirates Hold Narrow NL Edge Ahead of Critical Series

With a four and a half game lead and late-season tests ahead, the Pirates look dominant as pitching staff and defense fuel a likely division title push. They face the Giants in a pivotal series, while the Cards close in after two wins over Philadelphia. Babe Ruth belts his 54th homer as Yankees chase two dramatic wins over the White Sox.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Giants Pittsburgh New York Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Phils Alexander Philadelphia Little John Ferguson Decatur Boston Cubs White Sox Yanks Thomas Pipgras Babe Ruth

Reds and Giants Split Doubleheader In Cincinnati

Reds and Giants split a doubleheader in Cincinnati with a 7 0 loss and a 4 2 win. Lucas silenced the Giants in the opener while New York jumped on Jakie May in the nightcap. Virgil Barnes held the Reds to two runs in one inning but could not overcome the early lead.

REDS Giants Cincinnati Eenati New York Lucas Jakie May Virgil Barnes

Baseball results and today’s matchups across leagues

National League scores include Cincinnati 7 over New York 2 and St Louis 7 Philadelphia 3. American League results show Cleveland 6 Washington 4 and New York 2 Chicago 1. Association games list Columbus 2 Toledo 1 and Louisville 12 Indianapolis 11. Today’s games feature Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and New York at Cincinnati among others.

Ww. L. Pet Pittsburgh New York St. Lou Ceeees Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Washington Detroit Eee Cleveland St. Louis Boston Ene American Association L. Pet Milwaukee Kansas City Eeee Toledo Philadelphia Columbus Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis

Sporting Pairings Listed for Tonight’s Midwest Clashes

Columbus faces Indianapolis while Toledo meets Louisville St Paul plans visit to Kansas City and Minneapolis travels to Milwaukee in four regional games.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee

Racing crash injures Danville driver and three others

In Danville Illinois on September 19 Charles Bane likely suffered fatal injuries when his car collided with another vehicle and tumbled down an embankment. Three other racing drivers escaped with less serious injuries.

Danville Ill Charles Bane Bane

French Woman GOLF Challenger Leads 148 at Garden City

New York dispatch reports 148 entrants begin the Women’s National golf championship at Garden City New York with French favorite Mile Simone De La Chaume 18 noted for standout iron play and expected to reach the final rounds.

New York United States Garden City N. Y Mile Simone de la Chaume Ame

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