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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1924
Page
6
Joe Williams reports on Kid McCoy facing Billy Ryan in an exhibition that turned competitive. McCoy, famed for vanity and honesty, trained hard while Ryan teased, leading to a dramatic 15 round encounter where McCoy edged ahead in a demanding display.
The article recounts James J. McCoy’s early ring exploits and tough clashes, including a brutal in-room brawl, victories over Billy Steffers and Tommy Ryan, and a knockout of Joe Choynski. It notes the public buzz and bets on his fame, plus a dramatic tale of a college star testing McCoy on Broadway.
Local reps not yet selected for Southeastern Ohio club championship at Athens Country Club. Invitations sent to seven leading area clubs with six likely to enter. Teams from Ironton Gallipolis Chillicothe Lancaster Marietta Portsmouth appear sure, Jackson invited but uncertain. Elimination rounds possible. eight scorers may enter tournament.
In Saratoga Springs on August 18 American turfmen are wary of Epinard the French visiting turf champion. Measured strides exceed 25 feet making him longer than Man o War at his peak. Epinard’s extraordinary reach helps him cover ground quickly, marking him a freak of the turf with great speed potential.
Chestnut Hills, Brookline Massachusetts August 18 Inters newspaper says the doubles championship opened with a roll call style entrant list including Mexico, China, France, Canada, Australia and South Africa The feature match paired William Johnston with C J Griffin versus R L Lindley Murray and N W Hiles Australian stars Harold L Patterson and Pat O Hara Wood earlier eliminated Japan in the Davis Cup play meet Tennis enthusiasts pick Vincent Richards and Francis T Hunter as likely to stop the Australians and Frenchmen Rene LaCoste and Jean Barotra
The White Sox obtain Eddie Collins in a deal with Flint of the Michigan Ontario League. Morehart is praised as a versatile hitter and fast fielder and is entering his third pro season.
Athens Red Sox defeated Hebbardsville 7 to 4 at Hebbardsville on Sunday. McKinley pitched well for Athens, Maurer starred in center with six putouts and one assist, and Handley and McKinley led the Athens batting. Hebbardsville to host a return game in Athens later. Oldfield started for Hebbardsville but was relieved by Paul.
Trollis Thurston limited the Yankees to four hits as they won 2 to 1 to extend their lead to a game and a half. Walter Johnson allowed four singles and one run as the Senators posted 16 hits for eight runs. Washington trails Detroit by a game and a half. Dodgers took two from Reds 9 to 4 and 8 to 5 with Lhrhardt and Osborn besting Rixey and Donohue. Cubs beat Phillies 2 to 1 in a tight mound duel. Braves knocked off Cardinals 4 to 2 after a four run seventh.
A mixed column covers local quirks from barbers protests and dialed humor about politics and crime trials. It notes Leo Leopold-Loeb timing, Kid McCoy, and Luis Virpo road work, plus a baseball recap with Stith, Nader and Dick Jones driving a homer in the Panhandle clash.
New Lexington defeated the Columbus Panhandles 10 to 9 in a high scoring game marked by strong hitting on both sides. Batteries for New Lexington were Sitch Nutter and Sayle with pitcher Linson and Allis for the Panhandles.
Totals show National League 354 and American League 301 with scattered figures. Names appear garbled but indicate a game or stat tally comparing leagues and a Brooklyn reference.
Gene Tunney the light heavyweight champion and Joe Lohman of Toledo finish training for their 12 round title bout in Columbus. Tunney favored in betting, weigh in expected near division limit. referee Matt Hinkle to officiate.
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati in a doubleheader, 9 to 4 and 8 to 5, with Rixey and Donahue dismissed early. Debutant Donahue, just recalled from the Florida League, pitched five hitless innings in the second game. Wheat homered to center in the first inning of the second contest.
John Bruce 76 attorney and sports editor, long ill, died Sunday in Cincinnati. He was son of Eli M Bruce, longtime editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and graduate of Western Reserve University. Bruce served as assistant district attorney, linking to Jack Bloomfield in local sports coverage.
New York Aug 18 Kid Sullivan junior lightweight champion will defend his title against Pepper Martin in a Queensboro stadium bout tonight. They have met five times with Sullivan holding the crown after three points decisions and one KO. A memorial tablet for late Patrick Moran will be unveiled at Redland Field this afternoon by Judge K. 7%.
Noble County defeated Logan 56 to 6 in a nine inning Southeastern Ohio League game that tied the race for first place. Logan out-hit Noble County but misfired on timely hits as home runs by V. L. Stiff and Adalbert highlighted the contest. Noble used pitchers Dowell Audibert and L. Stiff while Miller Webb led Logan at the plate with Adams on the mound.
Marietta edged Chauncey 6 to 1 in a taut game on Chauncey grounds tying Logan and Noble county for first place. Zumbro pitched well for Marietta and Withem struggled, allowing six walks. Merits included strong defense by Cook and Wrech, with Dud Farich outstanding at short for Chauncey.
Addie in Chapter 30 dreams of leaving her job and becoming a stenog like Sally. She plans music lessons, practice, and quick skills, citing a classified ad for a complete charthead and typewriting course. Sally cautions, Addie vows to study that night. The scene ends with a promise to continue.
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