This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
10
The Browns face pitching woes as April 20 opener near with Denison. George Sisler's mystery injury frames St Louis pennant hopes after a shoulder tear and nose/eye issues.
The 1920s report notes Willie Kamm Jimmy O’Connell and others rising from minor leagues to majors. It highlights Jack Bentley Glenn Myatt Homer Bates Bob Fothergill Fred Schuchner Cooney Hodges Henry Elliott and Strand among players moving or planned to move to the Giants Indians Dodgers Cubs Browns and White Sox with high signing figures and positional shifts.
On April 12, in Boston, Jay Gould won the eighth national court tennis championship by defeating Joshua Fane. Other notes recall a 1898 boxing win by McKeever over Matthews in Cleveland and a Cornell football captain election.
The Cincinnati Reds fall to the Louisville Colonels 3-2 in a game marked by a fourth inning run and two in the seventh. Louisville capitalized with a single run in the fourth and a two run burst in the seventh to seal the win.
Edward Lasker falls ill with ptomaine poisoning delaying the title match with Frank J. Marshall. The Saturday game at Cleveland Athletic Club is postponed while the Monday and Wednesday games move to the City Club. Lasker leads 3 14 to 2 6 after games played.
A vintage advertisement touts Made to Walk on On's Floor Varnish for 104 hardwood floors oilcloth and linoleum. It promises cost efficiency easy application dust free drying in two hours and overnight hardening with elasticity and pale color to endure seasonal use.
Gil Doble of Cornell and Bob Zuppke of Illinois will lead separate classes in a six week summer coaching course at the University of Illinois. Many students will attend both to compare theories and systems. The event promises lively sessions as the two coaches discuss plays and strategies, with later cross influence likely in the fall campaign.
New York reports Mickey Walker the world welterweight champion is preparing to accept an eight round no decision bout with Benny Leonard in a Philadelphia ballpark in late May or early June. Possible matches include Johnny Wilson in Wilkes Barre and Jock Malone in Chicago.
Urbana report highlights Carl Lundgren coach of Michigan and Illinois legacy. He has five consecutive Western Conference titles and eyes a sixth this season. Lundgren, famed as Lundy, played for Illinois from 1902 and mentored many stars including George Sisler. He advises hard odds for pro baseball unless a near sure main-tent spot exists.
Veteran baseball scouts criticize Cleveland outfielder Joe Connolly for taking too many good pitches. They say his habit puts him at a disadvantage, while legends like Larry Lajoie thrived with two strikes by driving the ball. Vets expect Connolly to swing more freely and boost his value at the plate.
Clinton Blume formerly of Colgate wins a place on the New York Giants pitching staff. Though distant from regular duty, he is well liked by McGraw who says the college lad has shown enough to be regarded as a fine pitching prospect.
Washington officials remained silent on Ambassador George Harvey's plans while it became clear that Colonel Harvey is unlikely to return to London after returning to the United States in early May.
Official announcement confirms the marriage of Prince Regent Hirohito to Princess Nagako Kuni will occur late next November in a ceremony reported today from Rio. The event marks a major imperial union amid rising global attention.
By Davis J. Walsh Yankees star George H Ruth remains cold at the plate in April exhibitions with Brooklyn Dodgers. In 45 official appearances he’s struck out 15 times, while six of his 11 hits have gone for extra bases including four doubles one triple and a homer.
A witty saying contrasts optimism with a car salesman and notes a hungry moth surviving on a single bathing suit through winter.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.