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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1929

Page

7

Victorio Campolo Set For One Way Journey Back to the Argentine

Dazzling backfield threats Lenny Brickman and John Carroll star for Ralph Vince's Buckeye State powerhouse Carroll football team aiming to go undefeated into November. The schedule features Heidelberg Marietta Geneva and an away return with Michigan State champions Davis Elkins faces West Virginia and other strong foes.

Victorio Campolo Cleveland U.R John Carroll University Buckeye State Lenny Brickman Ralph Vince Carroll Davis Elkins Hp Heidelberg Marietta Geneva Ypsilanti Michigan Heidelberg Ohio Vince Mount Union Alliance Kenyon Hiram High Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Buck

Pebble Beach Amateur Winner Makes Water Recovery Shot

At Pebble Beach, champion Harrison Johnston recovered from the Pacific Ocean to strike a moving ball in water. Golf rules allow a stroke without penalty if the player does not delay to let wind or current improve the ball’s position.

Pebble Beach Harrison Johnston Pacific Ocean

Mastro Defeats Zorilla by Decision in Milwaukee Bout

Chicago featherweight Tari Mastro edged Santiago Zorilla by newspaper decision in Milwaukee. Mastro dominated most rounds, scored a dramatic right cross to Zorilla’s jaw, and opened cuts with a sharp left hook. Zorilla had beaten Bud Taylor and Joe Sanger and drew with Ted Morgan.

Milwacker Wis U.P Tari Mastro Chicago Santiago Zorilla Mastro Middle West Zorilla San Blas Bud Taylor Joe Sanger Ted Morgan Marl

Scott Defeats Campolo In Close 10 Round Heavyweight Fight

Phil Scott, 21 5 4 pounds, outboxed Victorio Campolo 10 rounds at Ebbets Field before about 20 000 fans. Judges favored Scott while referee Dono van supported Campolo. Scott’s defense and late rights to the head earned him the decision, with Campolo showing moments of promise in rounds six and seven. Johnston plans to challenge the Sharkey-Loughran winner.

George Kirkley United Press New York U.P Victorio Campolo Phil Scott England Tom Hleeney Ebbets Field Scott Campolo Arthur Donovan Donovan Jimmy Johnston

Warner Pupils Also in Demand

NEA reports Glenn Warner known as Pop Warner has trained nine players who have become coaches in three years. Several joined high schools and junior colleges, while three moved to major universities including Northwestern, Stanford, and Colgate.

NEA Glenn Pop” Warner Pacific Coast Knute Rockne Middle West South Warner Spi Lewis Northwestern University Don Robesky Stanford Fred Swan Colgate University

Italian Youth Battalino Wins Lightweight Title

Hartford report says 21 year old Italian fighter Battalino defeated Andre Routis in a 15 round bout at Hurley Stadium to claim the 126 pound world title. Routis, disqualified in New York, lost decisively as Battalino won ten rounds clearly. Battalino weighed 124½ pounds to Routis 125.

Hartford Conn U.P Ratt Battalino al Brown Andre Routis France Hurley Stadium Routis Jacobs New York State R Battalino

Mastro Defeats Indian Opponent After Stiff Fight

Mastro earned a decision over an Indian fighter after landing solid punches though the opponent showed little power. This marks Mastro's second win over quality contenders in recent weeks, following a decision over Eddie Shea in Chicago last month.

Zorilla Mastro Eddie Shea Chicago

Miller Huggins' Condition Still Critical Today

New York September 24 Miller Huggins manager of the New York Yankees remained in a critical condition after a night of illness including influenza and erysipelas Doctors reported he had a fairly good night though his life hung in the balance A transfusion bulletin said his state was critical as the club prepared for a Boston trip and fans sent flowers and telegrams while his relatives could not visit

New York A.R— Miller Huggins New York Yankees St. Vincent's Hospital Huggins Yankees Noston Huerins

Murray City Tigers Gear Up for Season Opener Sunday

Murray City practice begins Thursday for the Murray City Tigers football squad as they prepare for the season opener next Sunday against the Lobb Chevrolets of Columbus, the state champion middle weight team last year. The game is at Tiger Stadium starting at 2 o'clock. Murray’s baseball season ended with a win over the Logan Clowns, who were to face the Pittsburgh Pirates in October.

Murray City Murray City Tigers Lobb Chevrolets Columbus Tiger Stadium Murray Murray Tiverg Logan Clowns Pittsburgh Pirates

Baseball scores from late season games across leagues

Across American Association and National League games, Columbus led 10 to Minneapolis 6 and St Paul 3. Milwaukee defeated Louisville 12 to 2. Indianapolis 7 beat Kansas City 2. New York National League 12 beat Detroit American League 4. St Louis 6 Cincinnati 4. Washington 7 Chicago 6 in the sole scheduled American League game.

Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City New York Petroit St. Louis Cincinnati Washington Chicago

Baseball Interleague Matchups Across Cities

Major league schedule lists Boston at New York and New York at Boston with other intercity games including Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati at St Louis Columbus at Kansas City and Chicago at Cleveland plus Detroit St Louis Milwaukee and Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville St Paul matches.

Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit American Association Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul

Princeton Begins Strong Passing Emphasis for Tiger Football

Princeton head coach Roper plans a powerful passing attack this season with Trix Bennett and Dave Lowry handling most of the tosses during second week practice. At West Point, Cadet halfback Christian K. Cagle of Maryville La is hailed as a top ball carrier and faces a key Intersectional test. Navy, led by captain L. L. Koepke from Flint Michigan, is projected to field one of the East’s strongest teams under coach Bill Ingram.

Princeton N. J Upb Roper Trix Bennett Dave Lowry Kading West Point Military Academy Christian K. Cagle Maryville Red Hlinda Slint Cagle Red Grange Tilmots Navy East L. L. Koepke Koepke Flint Mich Bill Ine Cram Middies

McCarthy Defends Cubs Pitching Ahead of World Series

Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy rebukes fans doubting his pitchers for the World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics. He asks critics to compare his staff with Connie Mack's hurlers and asserts the Cubs will be ready to meet the Athletics on October 8 with a full starter rotation.

Chicago Cubs Cub Hurling Chicago U.P Joe Mccarthy Philadelphia Athletics McCarthy Connie Mack Lefty Grove Ramashaw Athletics

Sam Hildreth, Dean of Thoroughbred Trained, Dies

Sam Hildreth, renowned American horse trainer, died at Fifth Avenue Hospital after a critical abdominal operation. The longtime figure in horse racing had been hospitalized in New York since his surgery.

New York Sam Hildreth Fifth Avenue Hospital

Captains of 1929 at Loyola Shine on Brute Galle

Laurence Galle nicknamed Brute is Loyola University New Orleans captain and tackle. Coach D. Shaughnessy, ex Tulane mentor who lived an unbeaten 1925 season, centers hopes on Galle for a strong Loyola year. Galle remains a regular holdover from last season, noted for size rangy build and mastery of Shaughnessy method. Notre Dame posed early scare last fall.

Larence Galle Brute Loyola University New Loyola Notre Dame

Cubs Consider Pitching Strategy Ahead of Reds Series

The Chicago paper reports doubt about opening pitchers Perce at' Malone and Charlie 608 as the first two Cubs, with their order to depend on performance in two games against the Cincinnati Reds. McCarthy plans to use his regular starter first and then bench to a second string until the World Series begins.

Chicago Perce Malone Charlie 608 Cub Cinecinnati Reds McCarthy

Record With Rope

Johnny Dundee fails to defend a title as Prankie Malesante, an amateur, surpasses the jumping record by skipping 2309 times in 16 minutes. Dundee previously held a 2000 jump record, which Malesante eclipses in the same span.

Johnny Dundee Prankie Malesante

Three Sport Stars To Join Yankees

New York report notes Kenneth Patrick of Sackett Harbor NY will join the New York Yankees training camp next spring as a three sport star recruit. Patrick, a third baseman, played for Mantina School nine for two seasons and for two years after graduation with an amateur aggregation. He tried out with Syracuse and Lechester clubs of the International League in 1927 and earned letters in football and basketball.

New York N. Y Kenneth Patrick Sackett Harbor

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