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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1930

Page

9

Ohio University Bobcats Face Tough Buckeye Campaign

The 1929 Buckeye Conference champions, Ohio University Bobcats, enter a challenging season with most opponents eager for the Green and White. Key tests include Butler Ohio Wesleyan and Miami away games, while questions surround Joe McCarthy's Cubs future and Wrigley’s managing choices amid veteran players and fan expectations.

Ohio University Buckeye A. A Ohio WA Butler Ohio Wesleyan Miami

Interest Very Light in Bout At New York

Public apathy surrounds the Sharkey Campolo heavyweight fight at Yankee Stadium with fans blaming Sharkey for recent losses to Phil Scott and Max Schmeling. Sharkey receives a guaranteed 1000 dollars for 15 rounds while Campolo earns 7500. Promoters expect a 125000 dollar gate to cover expenses, as buyers balk at 15 75 dollar admission.

George Kirkley United Press New York Jack Sharkey Vittorio Campolo Yankee Stadium Phil Scott Max Schmeling Sharkey Madison Square Garden Campolo Buenos Aires Miami Germany Geren

Palmer defies Dixie Kid in promised six round knockout

Pedlar Palmer Lancaster middleweight issues a challenge to Dixie Kid Athens Negro battler through manager Jack P Dear. Palmer says he is ready to fight under almost any conditions and guarantees a knockout within six rounds.

Palmer Lancaster Dixie Kid Athens Jack P. Dear

Morning Practice Cutbacks For Bobcat Squad

Ohio University Bobcats suspend all morning workouts for the rest of the season after a rash of injuries. Coach Don Peden limited activities to a brief afternoon scrimmage ahead of Saturday’s opener against Wilmington College. Charles Tarzinski is out with a ruptured eye vessel and hospital stay. several players suffer cuts and sprains.

Don C. Peden Ohio University Bobcats Cats Peden Wilmington College Ohio Charles Tarzinski Dayton Jon Session Columbus Quakers Kermit Blosser Enterprise Steele Art Phillips Gallipolis Art Bobcat Wilmington Elevens Ohio Wesleyan Wilmington Warner Bobcats Detroit City College Hanover Ind Ashland College Ashland Flyers

Open 96th National miniature golf tourney welcomes all players

Chicago announces the $10,000 national open miniature golf tournament beginning Oct. 29 at Chicago Stadium. Entries are open to all U.S. players via local course registration. Local winners advance to finals, with sectional events in Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Louisville St Paul Omaha Asheville and Boston. Medal play leads to 36-hole match play to crown the champion.

Chicago Chicago Stadium United States National Association of Miniature Golf Courses Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Louisville St. Paul Omaha Asheville N. C Boston

National League games and schedule update

The National League results show Chicago 6 Boston 2 and St. Louis 15 Philadelphia 7 in completed games. Upcoming Tuesday pairings include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Philadelphia, and New York at Brooklyn with no other games listed.

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Cooper Wins Medinah Open In Dramatic Final Round

Chicago golfer Light Horse Harry Cooper of Glen Oak topped a field of top pros at Medinah Country Club winning the $3,000 open with a final 62 for a 136 total, four strokes ahead of former P G A champion Leo Diegel.

Chicago Harry” Cooper Glen Oak Medinah Country Club Cooper Leo Diegel

Opening College Football Slates Across Ohio This Weekend

Ohio kicks off football season with Friday and Saturday games featuring Denison at Michigan and Mt. Union against Ohio State in Columbus. Other matches include Kenyon at Oberlin and Miami vs Indiana with a slate of 12 more contests across cities from Cleveland to Kalamazoo.

Columbus Ohio Broaddus John Carroll Cleveland Salem W. Va Marigas Marietta Delaware Transylvania St. Xavier Cincinnati West Liberty Wooster Miami Indiana Blooming

Carbon Hill Wins Narrowly In Nelsonville Series Opener

Carbon Hill baseball clipped Nelsonville 3 to 1 in the opener of a three game set to notch its 25th win in 48 games. Perol earned his 10th consecutive victory while allowing three hits, as Nelsonville briefly led before Carbon Hill tied it in the seventh and won in the eighth.

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Wrigley demands World Series win from Cubs manager

Chicago owner William Wrigley Jr asserts the Cubs must secure the world championship in 1981, not just repeat the National League title. He says Joe McCarthy may not manage next season and mentions Rogers Hornsby as a possible replacement, with other clubs potentially seeking McCarthy.

Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Bill Veeck William Wrigley, Jr Cubs Bruin Rajah Rogers Hornsby Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Wrigley Joe McCarthy Yankees Pirates

Cards Within Three Wins of National Flag

The St. Louis Cardinals need three victories in their five remaining games to clinch the National League pennant even if the Cubs win all their remaining four. St. Louis plays Philadelphia today then four at home against Pittsburgh, while Chicago has four left with Cincinnati. Mancuso had four hits and four RBIs for the Cardinals. Hack Wilson hit his 53rd homer for the Cubs.

New York St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs St. Lowia Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Cardinals Pittsburgh Cubs Cincinnati Cards Boston Gus Mancuso Hack Wilson

Atlanta Wizard Breaks Par In First 18 In Merion Qualifiers

Erdon Cricket Club Ardmore Pa September 23. Bobby Jones shot 69 the only sub par score in the first round as he led the field by one stroke over F Willing of Portland and Yale sophomore Sidney Knoyes tied for second with 70. Amateurs Francia Cuimet Von Elm Johnny Goodman and Don Moe posted solid rounds as Jones seeks match play.

Atlanta Wizard Erion Cricket Club Ardmore Bobby Jones Bob Mr. Jones Jones F. Willing Portland Sidney Knoyes Yale Francia Ouimet George von Elm Jesse Sweetner Jimmy Johnston Merion Francia Cuimet Johnny Goodman Omaha Bobby Pebble Beach Don Moe George Voight Robby

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