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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1924

Page

9

Ohio to Meet Dennison Opening Baseball Game at 2

Ohio University baseball hosts Denison in the season opener at Ohio Field, weather permitting. Forecast calls for sun and light breeze, with a potential early start and a near record crowd expected. Coaches Pelen and Grover weigh mound decisions and lineup as players shake off rain-delayed practice.

Ohio University Baseball Ohio Field Denison University Pelen Grover Bruce Stevenson Cdonnel Rush Tinker Doisling Herron Wise Evans Odaffer Thy Juttle Baptist College Nine Oho Phemsonilans Ohio

Giants and Pirates Farm Standouts Highlight Spring Notes

The report surveys early spring play with Wayne Degen and other minor leaguers showing promise for Giants and Pirates affiliates. It notes Wright from the American Association and the Cardinal lineup adding young talent, while speculation centers on future major league impact and defensive prospects.

Benny Allen Leads Rivals in Pocket Billiard Tourney

New York dispatch reports Benny Allen of Kansas City atop the field with three wins, no losses as players head to Kansas City for the second leg of the world championship in pocket billiards. Ralph Greenleaf, defending champion, sits second with two wins and one loss, followed by Frank Taburski and St. Jean of Minneapolis, who has yet to win a match in three starts.

New York Kansas City Benny Allen Ralph Greenleaf Frank Taburski St. Jean Minneapolis

Heinie Groh Defends Unorthodox Batting Stance

Third baseman Heinie Groh of the New York Giants defends his unusual stance facing the pitcher saying it suits his style and has brought him success. He urges batters to be original and not imitate others as writers have debated his method.

Heinie Groh New York Giants Baseball Writers Hatter Bateman Unic

High School Baseball Game Postponed by Rain

The Athens high school game against Murray city AP was postponed due to wet grounds and threatening weather. The Big Red team plans to travel to The Plains for a Saturday afternoon game against the local high school.

Athens High School Murray City Big Red Plains Palce

Ohio Relays Open With 700 Athletes At Columbus

More than 700 college and schoolboy track athletes from across the Midwest assembled in Columbus for the inaugural Ohio Relays. Events include pentathlon triathlon and a two mile relay with 46 events on a schedule set to begin at 1 30 p m. The field features Big Ten veterans, Dayton Hawaiians and notable university runners and football stars.

Columbus Middle West Ohio Wittman Michigan Herdell Michigan Aggies Flyer Catherwood Minnesota McAndrews Wisconsin King Denison Achill Cabrinda University of Dayton Carl Sehjoil L. Gross University of Minnesota H .G. Imeda Chicago G. W. Davin Northwestern Bent Petcoff Loren Murphy Ohio State Karl Martineau Jim Fyott Boni Petcoff Fred Parnell Alleghany College Lawrence Judd

Veteran Langford Faces Possible Blindness in Major Loss

New York report says Langford the former heavyweight great may lose sight in both eyes. George Lawrence, linked with Joe Woodman in Langford’s management, plans to seek a National Sports Alliance benefit for him.

Langford New York Fiom Langford George Lawrence Joe Woodman National Sports Alliance

Old Apple Sauce and a Bold Boxing Promise

Descamps, who manages Carpentier, vows to bring 30,000 francs and claim victory with his lightweight Paul Tritsch over Benny Leonard, a claim that raises eyebrows if true.

Descamps Carpentier France Paul Tritsch Benny Leonard

City sports week cover cousins and curbside plans

Week features saving money to buy presents for June brides mortgaging the place to fund auto overhaul and a quiet snooze in the public library.

How They Stand Yesterday's Baseball Standings

National League games included Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with rain and Chicago 7 St Louis 4. Brooklyn defeated New York in ten innings. American League results show New York 1 Boston 9 and Philadelphia 4 Washington 3. St Louis 3 Chicago 6. American Association reports Kansas City at Columbus rain and Milwaukee at Toledo rain, plus St Paul 5 Louisville 3 and Minneapolis 16 Indianapolis 17 in thirteen innings.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Chicago Brooklyn New York American Association Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis

Uncertain Opinions on Baseball Law and Oddities

A fragmented column ponders Judge Landis and baseball law noting a $29,000,000 fine on Standard Oil and a $42,000 yearly salary for Landis. It mentions Notre Dame’s Rockne valuing brains over brawn, Mint Julep stories, a parachutist surviving 129 500 feet, and ends with a puzzling remark about gorillas and U.S. residence.

Swiss Wrestlers Thrive on Harsh Climate

A fragment notes that despite challenging weather, Swiss wrestlers flourish. It emphasizes resilience in a rugged alpine setting and hints at a tradition of strength forged by climate.

Baseball Rules and On Field Plays From Coach Billy Evans

Questions on baseball rules and plays are discussed, including runner rights after a missed third strike, the concept of a force out, and whether a catcher may block a runner at the plate. The text also notes comments about Harry Thaw, Frank Chance, and other figures in a stream of oblique anecdotes.

Prospect for Olympians 600 and bad

Indoor season reviews prospects for the Olympiad as American runners struggle against Nurmi and Wide. Highlights include Ray and Watson disappointing in indoor action, while Murchison and Ascher post strong sprints. Field events show potential wins in high jump, broad jump, pole vault, and shot put.

Pic Jose Ray Nurmi Vinland Wide Sweden Ray America

Baseball schedule today with interleague matchups

National League games include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Boston at Philadelphia, Chicago at St. Louis, Brooklyn at New York. American League features Cleveland at Detroit, New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington, St. Louis at Chicago. American Association games list Kansas City at Columbus, Milwaukee at Toledo, St. Paul at Louisville, Minneapolis at Indianapolis.

Boston Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Philadelphia Lem UH Chub Van Pet Seer Detroit Washington Cleveland American Association Club Indianapolis Toledo Lewisville Columbus Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis American League

Pirates Move Away from Babe Adams as Active Pitcher

April 18 in Pittsburgh reports say Babe Adams, longtime Pirates star, will not be a dependable pitcher this season. Trainer Reese has worked to repair his shoulder but the arm did not respond, and Manager McKechnie plans him mainly as coach and occasional fill in.

Pittaburgh Babe Adams Pirates Reese Souper McKechnie Adams

Giants Rally For Ten Inning Win In Debut Decision

Wayland Dean allowed 40 000 in value in his major league debut and earned a ten inning win for the Giants while Dodgers were limited to four hits after an opening inning homer barrage by Johnson and Vournier. Vance dazzled. Jacosson homered with a double and triple. Browns beat Cards 7 to 4, Yankees 9 Reflex 1, Athletics 4 Senators 3 in close finishes.

Wayland Dean Dodgers Giants Johnson Vournier Inield Vance

Sunny Jim Ceffeoth's Big Season in Horse Racing

Rumor says Sunny Jim Ceffeoth cleaned up five million dollars this season with his horse Tia Juana. CaGveth Arstellra is noted as a promoter in the sports field and prize fighting arena.

Sunny Jim Ceffeoth Tia Juana CaGveth Arstellra Prise Aghte

Umpires in American League to Increase for Training

The American League will maintain a 10 man staff of umpires with two extra recruits to receive instruction. The plan allows for three umpires to handle daily games in two circuit cities and ensures veterans train new officials for emergencies. The move aims to raise overall umpiring quality through on the job experience and guidance from seasoned umpires.

Chicago Johnson

Texan Discuss Star Sets Olympic Prospect in Baylor称

Jack Taylor of Baylor is viewed as an Olympic hopeful in the discus. The Texan boasts a 160 foot throw, surpassing Finland’s Nikiander, who won Antwerp four years ago with 146 feet seven inches.

Texan Jack Taylor Baylor University Nikiander Finland Antwerp

Candy fuels postfight praise for Willie Stribling

Young Willie Stribling, the light heavyweight contender, earns praise after a sharp performance and immediately indulges in candy. Mike McTigue, present at the scene, demanded a box of candy and quickly finished its contents.

Willie Stribling Mike McTigue

Braves Seek One Strong Pitcher for 1960 Season

The Boston Braves aim to fortify their pitching staff with a capable starter and bolster finances with a 16,600 dollar cash infusion to improve prospects for the upcoming season.

Boston Braves

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