National Amateur Golf Match Play Opens at Merion
Merion hosts the 34th national amateur championship with 16 first round matches and a playoff for five last places. Bobby Jones, defending medalist, advances to meet C Ross Somerville after winning medalist honors. top challengers include Somerville, Fay Coleman, George von Elm, and George Voigt.
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Watts Gunn
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Maurice McCarthy
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Grand Rapids
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George Voigt
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Ohio State shows strong drive in Tuesday scrimmage
Ohio State Buckeyes demonstrated a powerful Tuesday scrimmage with the Mt Union opener looming. star back Fesler broke free for 60 and 90 yard TD runs while Holcomb and Hinchman added long gains as the varsity revived after a dull previous scrimmage.
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Tack Sharkey in Shape for Fight
New York reporters note Jack Sharkey’s conditioning near peak as two state athletic commission physicians evaluate him. Odds on tomorrow night’s 15 round bout against Vittorio Campolo lengthen to 3 to 1. Sharkey does light training. Campolo trained in Orangeburg and weighs about 226 to Sharkey’s 199.
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Leading Hitters and Power Producers of the Era
United Press compiled top performers through September 23 with leaders in games played at bats runs batted in and home runs. Notable names include Gehrig Ruth Foxx Klein Simmons and Waner among others across Yankees Phillies Athletics Cubs Giants and Tigers.
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Heat Slow Ohio Bobcats In Practice Ahead Of Quaker Game
Ohio University football drills reduced by heat and injuries as Coach Don Peden and assistants led a light afternoon session. Defenders worked on defending a forward passing attack while Trautwein drilled linemen for faster charging. Three teams ran 45 minute signal drills showing improvement from last week. The opening game with the Steelemen is three days away and several lettermen are sidelined.
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Ohio University
Ohio
Ach Peden
Wilmington
William Trautwein
Quakers
Peden
Steelemen
Hornsby Awaits Word On Cubs Manager Offer
Chicago September 24 Rogers Hornsby waited official word from owner William Wrigley that his services were desired as Cubs manager for 1981. Hornsby denied official notice but said he would accept if offered. McCarthyCodes unavailable as Wrigley and Veeck plan talks before Hornsby is called with a two year contract offer.
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Southern Schools Look for Another Great Grid Season
United Press reports on the Dixie football outlook in the 1930 season. Tennessee faces loss of Gene McEver to a knee injury, with Bobby Dodd directing a skilled backfield, while Tulane Vanderbilt Alabama and Georgia Tech show strong lines and backfields. Other teams like North Carolina Duke Florida and Auburn project rebuilding efforts as conference play looms.
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Bobby Jones
Merion
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Yankees to Name Manager on November First
New York Sept 24 The New York Yankees will announce their manager for the 1941 season on November 1 Ed Barrow general manager said today Barrow declined to discuss reports that Col Jacob Ruppert owner of the club was considering Joe McCarthy deposed manager of the Chicago Cubs Bob Shawkey present Yankees manager is on a one year contract which expires at season's end
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Nelson Leads Open Match Play in Columbus Golf Meet
In Columbus on September 24 the central Ohio women's district championship began with match play at the Columbus Country Club. Dayton’s Mrs Larry C Nelson set pace by breaking the qualifying medal with an 84 four strokes under the old record.
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Columbus Country Club
Central Ohio
Larry C. Nelson
Dayton
New Mahoning County Election Board Members Named
Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown entrusted four newly chosen election board members to oversee Mahoning County elections. The appointees, two Republicans and two Democrats, replace the four deposed members for alleged improper performance of duties.
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Youngstown
Mahoning County
Clarence J. Brown
County Election Board
Banks Failures Probe Nears End
Washington D. C. Sept 24 The Grand Jury aims to finish its preliminary investigation into the failures of the Ohio State, Peoples, and Drovers Banks over the past several months.
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Cardinals Edge Phillies in High-Scoring Victory
The St. Louis Cardinals moved within two wins of clinching the National League pennant after a 19-16 win over Philadelphia as they chase the Cubs and prepare to open a final series with Pittsburgh. Pitching had its rough spots with Flint Rhem and Bill Hallahan struggling. Fred Fitzsimmons earned his 18th win as the Giants defeated the Robins 8-2. Danzy Vance, who had beaten New York before, was knocked out in the fifth. The Reds swept a doubleheader from Pittsburgh.
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Athens High Gridders Prepare for Zanesville Opener
Athens High School enters the 1930 football campaign under coach Pete McKinley with 30 hopefuls. The team, built around five returnees, trains at the city playground ahead of a Saturday opener at Zanesville, while emphasizing offense and fundamentals amid a push for a heavier, more aggressive unit. The squad hosts two home games this season and includes notable players like Dink Fields and Leland Wisen with hopes for varsity duty behind the line.
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Old Rivals Play At Logan Sunday
Logan Minnesota hosts a second Marion Stars versus Maxville Old Timers game after a 6 to 2 Marion win. Vanatta has assembled Maxville players including Elmer Brown Frank Dennison Charles Brown Ralph Burress and Lloyd Ruttters. Roy Vanatta and Redd are among pitchers slated for Maxville. large crowd may attend.
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Frank Vanatta
Herold Woods
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Roy Vanatta
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