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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1924

Page

9

Southeastern Ohio league opener features Chauncey vs Logan

Six teams debut in the Southeastern Ohio league next Sunday at Needee Park Chauncey faces Logan while Byesville meets New Lexington and Athens hosts the GTA team Chauncey fields a strong lineup led by Daugherty with Carlin Cochran and White among new and familiar names The Chauncey pitching staff is expected to contend with a solid Logan squad in a tight season opener.

Southeastern Ohio League Chauncey Logan Neede Park Byesville New Lexington County Capitol Gta Athens Hen” Daughverty Logan Sunday Jake Carlin Mack Cochran Carlin Louisville Cochran Tima Bradfield Ray White Mickey Ginnan Butch” Grover Whitlatch Daugherty Ginnan White Chauncey Park Hocking Valley All-Stars Ginnanthira Jacksonville Hartley Simpson Smith Corbin

Red and Black to Meet Murray Nine Saturday

The Athens baseball squad, hampered by cool weather, prepares for two weekend games. Romine may pitch Friday at Chauncey against Coach Cady, then Athens hosts Murray at 2:30 pm on Mill Street Playgrounds. New pitchers Kircher, B Pritchard, and J Algeo vie for duty while Rhoades and Smith bolster catching and outfield options. Wolf and Ashworth spark the lineup as the infield tightens into a reliable defense.

Athens Chauncey Cady Romine Murray City Mill Street Kircher B. Pritchard J. Algeo Rhoades Smith Wolf Ashworth

Logan star Cecil Blair eyes Wesleyan football spot

Logan fans note Cecil Blair, former Logan high school center, is practicing with Ohio Wesleyan for spring and has a strong chance to join the Delaware squad next fall. Blair, son of Rev. J. W. Blair of LaSalle, is a steady football performer drawing attention from the Wesleyan program.

Logan Ohio ‘Wesleyan Cecil. Blair Delaware Meme Can. Yo Blair J. W. Blair la Saale 2 Sete Nesee Ae

Uncle Wilbert Robinson Wears Spectacles

The elderly Uncle Wilbert Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is shown wearing glasses as his eyesight weakens. The caption notes the fans often need binoculars to view the events, reflecting his advancing age.

Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Wilbert

Ohio Teams In Action In Doubleheader Baseball Or Athletics

In a baseball doubleheader, Daubert and Grimm produced two-base hits while Bohne and Wright cleared for three bases. Fielding notes cite Maranville, Wright and Grimm on double plays with Davis and Murphy among the errors. Meadows issued one base on balls and struck out58 while Donohupe fanned three. Harper was hit by a pitch. Minneapolis and Columbus combined for several extra-base hits and errors with Hartley powering three-base hits and two Davis triples. Grimes McGaffigan and Palmares on steals and Palmers on pitching duties.

Daubert Grimm Bohne Wright Maranville Grimm Wright Schmidt Meadows Donohupe Harper Minneapolis Columbus Davis Murphy Grimes Baird Hartley Walker Brooks Russell McGaffigan Palmers Eng Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pirates Donohue Burns Ecoces Duncan Hargrave Ereeretae Rohne Pinelli Eereee Caveney Pittsburgh Abrhpoa Eeereeer Carey Bigbee Eeerere Traynor Barnhart P Heekee Tere Columbus Senators Minneapolis Miliers Neil Park Senators Frans Roy Moore Miller Soutigpaw Imero Tilller Walker Jayson Kirke al Mitchell Rondeau Wa'ker East Kirke Iw Gazelle Eeerer Ll Grabby Berg Moore aMayer Griffin Columbus AR Eaevee Squiere Baird Hartley Palmero

Detroit Beats Cleveland in Seven Inning disputed game

Detroit 02110031 Cleveland 000026 006-32 Errore Rigney Speaker Morton. Two base hits Hélimann Myatt Burns Sewell. Home run Stoner. Sacrifice Fothergrill. Double plays Heilimann and Blue. Walks off Stoner Edwards Smith Morton. Hite 15 3 innings Edwards 3 innings. Lose

Edwards Smith Morton Lanson Detroit Cleveland Rigney Speaker Héflimann J. Myatt Burns J.sewell Stoner Fothergrill Heilimann Blue Waetan Indians Edwards Stoner Iheeoeseve Cobbef Etree Eoevne Pathegiil Pratt Eeeeees Rigney Jones Passler Csseeses Stone Jamison Stephenson J. Sewell Gumma Lutzke cGulley Io aGardner

Annual University of Pennsylvania Relay Meet Opens in Philadelphia

Eric Lidell of the University of Edinburgh is slated to run the special 220 yard dash as the opening day features the sprint medley relay, pentathlon, and two mile relay contests. Cambridge University aims to challenge the American field in the medley relay while John Levi of the Haskell Indian College headlines the pentathlon. Charlies West of Washington and Jefferson is expected to challenge. other events include the 400 meter hurdles and distance medley.

Philadelphia Eric Lidell University of Edlinburgh Paddock Murchinson University of Pennsylvania Lidell East Middle West Shanks Cambridge University Geelay John Levi Jim Thorpe Levi Haskell Cambrddge University Franklin Field Eam Tomorow Penn State Later Helffrich Enck Carter Georgetown Southern Collegians Boston College Cambridge America Oxford Bristowe D. G. A. Lowe R. B. Starr A. G. Marehall RR. A. Orchard W.R. Powell Lowe Eric Liddell University of Scotland Liddel Great Britain Chester Browman Syracuse Lewis Clark Johns Hopkins Miller Williams J. J. Sullivan Spectaia

Pitchers Learn to Keep Runners on First Base

Southpaw Sherry Smith may not pitch much for Cleveland this year but manager Tris Speaker wants him to teach Shaute and Edwards his deceptive move to first. Smith’s move to hold runners close makes stealing nearly impossible and limits opposing teams to scoring runs rather than base path strategy.

Billy Evans Sherry Smith Cleveland Tris Speaker Shaute and Edwards Smith Ed Walsh Fred Haney Detroit Hhem Shaute Fhat Speaker Shout Balk Brooklin Brooklyn

Pitcher Moore Dominates In Short Stint As Umpires Note Time

Moore fans three in 1 2 innings and allows eight runs in 6 2 3 innings off Griffin. Hartley charged with a passed ball. Game lasts 22 48 with umpires Murray and Freeman.

Moore Eng Griffin Murphy Hartley Messrs Murray Freeman

Pitching and power fuel early baseball results

Hubbell stars for Phillies in a 7 0 win over the Braves with two doubles two runs six assists and a put out. Giants topple Ruether 7 4 after Brooklyn loss. Pirates stumble in opener 4 4 against Reds. Stoner homers as Tigers beat Indians 8 4. Cubs edge Cardinals 5 4 as Elmer Jacobs debuts. Hornsby belts his fourth homer. Browns fall to White Sox 6 4 on late rally. Senators beat Athletics 4 3 on Braggy error. Shawkey crafts 6 3 win for Yankees over Red Sox.

International News Service Hubbell Phillies Braves Boston Giants Ruether Brooklyn Pirates Reds Stoner Indians Tigers Elmer Jacobs Cubs Cardinals Hornsby Browns White Sox Braggy Senators Athletics Bob Shawkey Yankees Red Sox

Timely Tips to Amateurs Says Pennoack

The pitcher advises players to think, avoid giving up, and pitch bravely when behind. He cites Babe Ruth’s 1923 World Series performance as an example of persistence turning the game in the eighth inning with a Yankees surge after early Giants success.

Pennock Babe Ruth Artie Nehl Giants Yankees

Latzo Beats Garfand In Scranton Bouts

In Scranton Pete Latzo of Scranton won on a judges decision after 10 rounds over Harry Garfand of New York. In West Hoboken Harry Martone of Jersey City stopped Ke Phil Kaplan of New York with a fifth round technical knockout. In New York Carl Duane knocked out Packy O Batty in the first round.

Scranton Pete Latzo Harry Garfand New York West Hoboken N. J Harry Martone Jersey City Ke Phil Kaplan Carl Duane Packy O’batty

Penn Relay to Help Pennsylvannia Olympic Team

The Penn relay carnival opens at Franklin Field with Cambridge University two mile entry and hope of selecting the American Olympic team. Transitions include the two mile relay and the strong Cambridge–Georgetown–Penn State field, with world record expectations and notable competitors such as Eric Liddell and W R Powell among others.

PENN PGE

Oxford Cambridge Boat Race Roots and Rivalry Through History

In 1841 Oxford and Cambridge began their annual rowing clash, now celebrated as England’s premier sporting event. Over 100,660 spectators fill the crowd yearly as the long rivalry unfolds, with Oxford holding 40 victories to Cambridge’s 36 and a few dead heats. The record 4 1-4 mile course time was 18 minutes 29 seconds by Oxford in 1911, with Cambridge matching within 13 seconds in the latest race.

Boston Oxford Cambridge England Oxford Shell

League Hitters National Player and Club Standouts

The national league hitters list shows Whest of Bury with 6 games, 20 at bats, 2 runs, 9 hits for a .460 average. Pinelli of Cin has 8 games, 25 at bats, 6 runs, 11 hits for a .440 average. Grenthaem of Chi leads with 10 games, 87 at bats, 11 runs, 16 hits for a .432. Grimm of Pitts has 8 games, 28 at bats, 1 run, 12 hits for a .429. Hornsby of St. I appears with 10 games, 42 at bats, 8 runs, 17 hits for a .405.

G. AB. R. H. PC. Whest Bury Pinelli Cin Grenthaem Chi Grimm Pitts Hornsby St. I

Miller Huggins Praises Yankee Rookie

Miller Huggins lauds Combe as a natural talent with spirit and enthusiasm two key traits he says will help make a winning ball player.

Miller Huggins Yankee Combe Muggina

How They Stand and Schedules Across Leagues

Standings include Detroit eight Cleveland two Hinaton three New York six and others. National League games list Cincinnati at Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia and Saint Louis at Chicago. American League matches Detroit at Cleveland Boston at New York and Chicago at St Louis. American Association shows Minneapolis at Columbus St Paul at Toledo Milwaukee at Indianapolis Kansas City at Louisville.

Detroit Cleveland Hinaton New York Eit Chicago St. Louis Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas Ciy Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Roston St. Tansis St. Louita Washington Boston American Association Ind Kansas City Loulaville Texicanapolia Louteville Tae Brooklyn Ecedes Boston Eertee Curveland St. Toute Reston

Baseball Rules Questions and Answers

Readers ask clarifications on fair balls, assists, and doubleheader eligibility. The panel answers: a fair ball if batted for contact dodges a wild pitch. all participants on a play earn assists. a player removed from the first game is ineligible for the second game of a doubleheader.

Hilly Evans NEA Service W. Thirv St Cleveland

Golden Derby Jubilee Looms as Kentucky Derby Set

Louisville reports the Golden Jubilee of the Kentucky Derby to be run May 7 with 60,960 attendees and a purse of 60 000 plus. Three year olds dominate the field with long distance tests and a debate over sprint versus distance pros and cons. Black Gold and Wise Counselor contenders draw attention as Derby predictions hang on longshots and upcoming trials at Churchill Downs.

Louisville Matt J. Minn Aiee Kentucky Jockey Adred Heroce Middle West Whee Counselior Stagen Black Gold Wise Counselior Rattle Creek Chilhowes Renu Butler Grenner Andrew Dee Jones Porter Ohio St. Louis York Jackson Jones Beau Butler Khayyam Omar Aga Khan A Adhem Cash Rud Fisher Churchill Downe Seeme Whitneys Whitney Wise Bt James Black

Cere team to play arternees amid schedule confusion

The cere team will play arternees as it was of Beet OM Due to a misunder making of the schedule.

Cere Arternees

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