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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
6
A critical, opinionated account of a tennis match audience in New York complaining about sportsmanship and crowd behavior. The piece contrasts English players with American spectators and laments vulgar disruptions during a Saturday event.
Ohio officials express belief that no plan will close hunting across the state. State refuges in 88 counties protect game like rabbits and pheasants. The program aims to add quail partridge and perhaps rook to the hunting list this fall under refuge operations.
A lady's beaded bag and a gentleman's fountain pen worth about 8 dollars each will be prizes at a city playground event hosted by Hewitt Boden and the Sta r. The jewelry store donates the prizes. Kids will enjoy activities on Wednesday and Thursday with additional awards for the Ray Gios and others.
Fragments reference figures such as polaterea, Bharp and Blinky Mor e, Josten's Cigars club, Red the Baltroaders buffa lo pe Way, Thurman Mor en county slerk of courta, and Wapire. Details are incomplete and unreadable.
The article notes Johnson as the lone consistently high performer this season while Pennock Thurston and Shaute trail. It highlights Johnson's 17 seasons with 20 or more wins in 11 campaigns and occasional 30-win years, underscoring consistency as the key in sports.
The article notes strong big game conditions from Nova Scotia to Alberta and British Columbia. Moose and deer thrive in eastern provinces, with liberal laws and extensive leasing. Western regions offer moose, caribou, big game in the Rockies, plus notable game preserves and parks aiding long term supply.
Thirty thousand fans watched the Giants and Braves split as Cooney held Boston to a 6 0 win in the first game while Fred Fitzsimmons led New York to a 6 2 victory in the second. Brooklyn fell to the Phillies 7 6 and 9 2 as the Pirates dropped a half game after a 6 1 loss to the Reds. Rixey dazzled 15 000 in Cincinnati as Sherbet shut out the Cubs. Hornsby hit his 38th homer and Gehrig collected four hits including a homer in the Yankees 3 0 win over the Senators. Shocker pitched well in Detroit as the Tigers beat the White Sox 11 9 with Dickie Kerr delivering relief. Cleveland defeated the Browns 7 6 in the ninth.
The Southern California Yacht ing association plans to present bricks to winners of this year’s competition. Bricks will be engraved and awarded to top finishers in designated categories at the forthcoming event.
Williams Tex O'Rourke abandons developing an English heavyweight champion and assigns the task to Mr. Houdini with Luther Surbank as first assistant. The advisor urges following a New York model and selecting a heavy champion like Jack Dempsey who wants only assurance not to fight.
The excerpt portrays Mr. O Rourke pinning Mr. Dempsey on his knees as Dempsey gazes into O Rourke s eyes and sighs Daddy The passage notes Dempsey should shave more often while noting a three day beard irritates a foster father and provokes a sharp reaction
The text speculates about public explanation for an adoption and cites O'Rourke and Dempsey in terms of sparring partners for a four year old punching bag. It stresses that the immature bag does not imply any person such as Harry Wills or Gene Tunney.
The remark asserts Mr. O'Rourke has nothing to fear regarding rumors of a past affair involving Mr. Dempsey and Mr. Jack Kearns. It notes Kearns is not a plumber, framing the dispute with a pointed aside about his profession.
The remark frames Mr. Dempsey as his own record, suggesting a transparent, traceable history and outlook. It implies scrutiny of his history and projection of his financial path as an open ledger.
The writer argues that deeper consideration supports backing a strategy likened to Mr. Dempsey’s, suggesting public or political alignment. The text weighs persuasive comparisons to influence O'Rourke’s decisions.
A brief editorial note mocks the idea that Mr. O'Rourke could train a heavyweight champion from a simple object and questions the plausibility of forcing Mr. Dempsey back into a fight.
Lou Gehrig, filling first base for the injured Pipp, is hitting in great style. His bat, described as the club’s only bright spot lately, produced a remarkable homer into the stands, a striking display of power and timing.
George M. Lott Jr. rated No 9 nationally in 1924 tennis, first Big Ten appearance. He is a two time national junior champion with Canadian titles in singles and doubles. Partner Axel B Graven ranked seventh in national doubles last season. Lott reached near semifinals in the 1924 national classic before loss to Gerald Patterson of Australia.
A 17 year old competes with Bill Tilden in a recent Midwest tour stop, playing in a Western style with solid serving and backhand break. His volleying and smashing drive wins, though his backcourt reliability remains weak and the pace shows his veteran experience.
A young standout from Chicago draws attention as a future star with rapid ascent anticipated. Observers cite his outstanding play and potential to climb the ladder quickly in professional ranks.
Rogers Hornsby was suspended for the first time in nearly a decade after a run in with Umpire Sweeney, an unusual blemish on the Cardinal star’s major league record. He did not favor arguing with umpires and did not believe in umpire batting.
A quirky Maine tale notes a shark linking to a local incident, suggesting humor over danger as a marine creature becomes a talking point rather than a threat.
Cleveland defeated St. Louis 7 to 6 in nine innings as Speaker doubled and Sewell and Spurgeon singled to clinch the comeback. Neither Buckeye nor Vangilder finished the game. Baden.
Yesterday results show American Association games with Kansas City 244 Columbus 0 and 9 2. Toledo 2 Milwaukee 1. Minneapolis 16 Indianapolis 2. St Paul 9 Louisville. National League Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 1. New York 6 Boston 2. Philadelphia 7 Brooklyn 6. St Louis 6 Chicago 6. American League Cleveland 7 St Louis 6 New York 3 Washington 2. Chicago 9. No other games scheduled.
Kansas City faces Columbus while Milwaukee plays Toledo Minneapolis meets Indianapolis St Paul challenges Louisville Philadelphia visits New York Detroit travels to Chicago No other games listed for the period.
Veteran outfielder Zack Wheat collected five hits in five at bats against Percy Jones of the Cubs. Wheat has been in the big leagues since 1909.
Bob Lamotte of the Browns continues to put up a nice game at short in the absence of Walter Gerber who has been out of the lineup for several weeks due to injuries. Lamotte has not only been fielding well but has been hitting the ball regularly. His work has been a surprise to the team.
Larry Benton shows form for the Boston Braves as he repeatedly defeats strong lineups. Recently he quieted the Cubs with just four hits allowed, helping the reserves toward victory.
An apparent golf title meeting notes Simone ids Ja C Chane emerged as champion in a minor regional event with unclear details. The fragment references a winner and participants but lacks full context or verifiable names.
Glouster American Legion, short-handed by injuries and transfers, upends Parkersburg 7 to 8. Withem limited the West Virginians to five hits as Earich Corbin and G Rasp led a late rally, with Altrader and Fowler added to boost the lineup. Next Thursday the squad travels to Columbus to face Ohio Pen leaders in the M. M. league.
The column recalls veterans like Jack Quinn and other old timers in a Cleveland game, notes a catcher controversy, and mentions Bill Tilden joining the American Davis Cup team. It also references Coolidge economy praise and playful jabs at modern trends, ending with a quip about Babe Ruth and 1971.
A jumbled baseball note discusses Williams of the Phillies. It notes his fence busting showings and his slower pace this season with circuit drives behind last year’s marks.
Garrard University reports an endowment totaling 53.1 million dollars boosting its financial base. The gift strengthens the institution's ability to support scholarships research and campus programs.
The article argues a balk cannot affect the batter when no runners are on base. It notes an illegal pitch with no runners is ruled a ball, while with runners it can be balks. Umpire calls balk halts play, preserving the batter’s count and preventing any play from occurring.
The best pitching showed through in a recent stretch as 16 teams were held to five hits or fewer over nine innings. Eddie Rommel and Walter Johnson each delivered two hit games in the scattered action.
Detroit knocked in 13 hits and drew three bases on balls while making three errors but managed only two runs. Slim Harriss struggled as the Athletics allowed 13 stranded runners, explaining the low scoring in the game.
Cincinnati Reds are among the poorest run scoring teams yet remain competitive in the National League. Strong pitching and tight defense are cited as the team’s current answer in the standings.
Veteran Harry Hooper of the White Sox enjoyed a big day at the plate in New York. He collected five hits in five trips, including a triple off four Yankee pitchers, and stole two bases.
Beginning August 15, non resident hunters in Alaska must carry registered Alaskan guides. The new rule imposes a lay requirement for guides accompanying out of state hunters.
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