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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
10
New York April 6 Babe Ruth, sidelined by injury and a sagging swing, is urged by Colonel to regain his groove and hit with confidence. Analysts note a heavier frame and renewed focus as he works to redeem past power and reclaim form for a strong year.
Rev Es Barton of the Chicago society defended the Hank s lineage in Abraham Lincoln's bloodline while critics rely on Nicolay and Barton. Barton cited discovery in Kentucky courthouses and family papers as support for Lincoln descending from Lucy Sparrow and Nancy Shipley. The talk touched on a contested theory of Lincoln's early descent amid counterclaims from biographers and researchers.
Reb Russell is hailed as the Babe Ruth of the National League and a powerful left hand hitter for the Pittsburg Nationals who could bolster a pennant push. His son Reb Jr. trains with the Pirates this spring, a right handed batter under his famous father’s eye.
Bill Killefer led the Chicago Cubs to a surprising fifth place finish with a .600 pace and a city series win over the White Sox. He now aims for a higher division finish as the club appears improved and ready to challenge in 1923.
St Paul April 6 1923 Joe Red Murray national handball champion from near Oakdale California defeated top contenders Mayard Laswell Joe Blake Dr Carl Haedge and Albert Hobleman in a major tourney Murray 27 enjoys outdoor life including hunting fishing and boxing and returns a ball with trance like speed.
A Chicago Christian Industrial League survey says moonshine and prohibition will wipe out the city's flophouses within five years. Rev. George A. Kilbey notes bootleg liquor harms hobos and that younger men avoid the deadly drink, while no new generation rises to replace the fallen.
New York, April 5. William Muldoon, chairman of the New York boxing commission, says he will reinstate featherweight Kilbane if he agrees to meet challenger Johnny Dundee. Kilbane demands recognition and objects to the change from a guaranteed purse to a percentage of receipts, blaming irritation on the shift.
In Berlin the cost of living rise hits middle class with fixed incomes while a Han over widow uses a diamond necklace as a financial lifeline. She pawns the jewelry for 30,000 marks then borrows 20,600, redeems, pawns for 110,900, repays a loan, and extends funds for six months before again pawning for 1,506,000 marks as the mark plunges. Foreign exchange speculators also profit by borrowing to buy dollars and selling later to cover loans, a routine described as common as soda clerks.
Bill Killefer of the Chicago Cubs eyes better pitching to lift the club after finishing fifth last year. Alexander, Osborne, and four veteran right-handers anchor the staff with recruits Fussell and the Dumovich brothers vying for spots.
LAKELAND Florida April 6 The best looking outfielder to break into the American League since Cobb is Homer Summa as lauded by Tris Speaker Cleveland manager He says Summa has a great chance to be a star in a year or two and may play center when needed Speaker notes Summa’s left handed hitting speed and strong arm and predicts few games lost by his legs this season. He also says Brower would handle right if Summa shifts.
Branca Rickey must pick three regulars from nine outfielders led by Hi Myers who will man center field. Myers is slated to replace the late McHenry, following a trade with Brooklyn that sent Jack Fournier to retirement over a $1000 salary dispute, making the deal widely discussed.
Former White Sox pitcher and American League umpire Ea Walsh returns to the club as pitching coach behind Kid Gleason. He replaces Johnny Evers and will guide the pitching staff while bringing a veteran perspective from his umpiring days.
Brooklyn manager relies on a gathering of hurlers led by Reuther and Dickerman to lift the staff. Dickerman, from Memphis for 10000 dollars, won 20 and lost 7 in the Southern Association and is seen as the best finished recruit. Grimes Cadore Mamaux Vance Decatur Reuther form a strong unit, but fielding and batting help are needed to win.
In Clearwater Florida Robbie Robinson says Fournier would help his infield more than Myers would the outfield. Cardinals manager Rickey notes Myers will help the club and expresses regret Fournier has not reported to Brooklyn. Robinson says Bottomly was the better choice and insists on Myers.
Cracker crumbs in bed irritate residents while Formosa endures 4306 houses burned. Despite the disaster residents flee in scant clothing as warm weather aids escape.
Al Baumgartner of Cincinnati rolled 724 in the ABC singles at Milwaukee, a high three game total and near the all time best in the ABC re playoff. The feat comes as thousands of top North American bowlers pursue the national title.
Spring football practice at Ohio University will end Saturday due to coaches Heldt of Iowa and Pedan of Illinois returning to their schools. About ten days long this session lets coaches review material for next fall and teach fundamentals of Western Conference football. Forty players are out including 14 letter men and the rest freshmen. Heldt leads the line and Pedan coaches the backfield.
Residents in Laws Chapel and Alamance report a tornado struck Atlanta district late yesterday destroying 25 houses. No severe injuries. many residents suffered minor hurts.
Chicago April 5 Eight teams remain in the national interscholastic basketball tournament at the University of Chicago as elimination rounds thin the field. Kansas City Missouri meets Bellevue Ohio in the opening game at 10 this morning while Rockford Illinois faces Scott High Toledo. Walla Walla Washington, undefeated, meets Charleston South Carolina this afternoon following last night scores: New Trier Chicago 35 Mesa Arizona 25 Windsor Colorado 31 Lorain Ohio 25 Osage Iowa 21 Hyde Park Chicago 17 Charleston South Carolina 32 Nanticoke Pennsylvania 20.
Ohio university shows a 25 man squad with six letter men facing Denison in the April 20 opener at the Athletic field. Pitching is unsettled though Wolf leads with Chet ready to anchor the mound. infield features Knox Herron and Tinker with Collings Wise Evans and Caty vying for spots. Rush behind the plate and Lenhardt in the outfield complete a strong roster aiming for a hard hitting season.
King Sobhuza II of Swaziland meets reporters in London, declining regal titles and favoring the nickname prince while seeking British support for pay from Whitehall. He exudes an Oxford-like air and smiles, despite busy conferences with officials including the Duke of Devonshire.
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