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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1924

Page

9

Ohio Defeats Bliss College Grads In Early Season Clash

Ohio University topped the Bliss College Grads of Columbus 27 to 22 in the new gym. The game featured steady defense, limited substitutions for the visitors, and standout guard play from King and Bonner. Muir and Longley contributed for Ohio while Abbott and Lawrence sparked Bliss with long range shots.

Ohio University Bliss College Grads of Columbus Russell Upp Russell Ohio Charley Wright Charley Muir Athens High King Bonner Jed Longley Abbott Lawrence Bliss Megaliee Co Emimprey Robinson Seecaee Ti Bemhoes Wecereses Wessesese O

Rockne Seen As Unconventional Master Of Notre Dame Football

The piece praises Knute Rockne as a practical, fearless coach who can transform novices into winners. It notes his knack for innovation and his consistent ability to rebuild strong teams despite yearly player losses, making Notre Dame a formidable program both in Paris and South Bend.

Rockne Paris Notre Dame South Bend Ind

Marietta College Faces Dilemma Over Ohio Conference

Marietta College athletics confront a scheduling crisis as the school weighs joining the Ohio Conference. Officials praise the college’s program but fear probationary entry will yield no guaranteed games this fall. Coach Griffiths seeks opponents including Penn State and W. and J. while facing potential non conference rivals.

Marietta Mariete College Pioneers Ohio Cours Mariettans Old College Columbus Ages Griffiths Ohio University Ecard Deshler Dayton University Dayton

Shoes Fix Charley Paddock Wins Two World Records

Charley Paddock credited a brand-new pair of running shoes with a decisive, record-tying performance at Newark AAU championships. He ran 100 yards in 9 3-5 seconds and 220 yards in 20 4-8 seconds, defeating Loren Murchison and Al LeConey and matching his own world marks.

Charley Paddock Newark N. J Paddock Jack Dempsey Willard Dempsey Cobb Cambridge Mass Paris Allen America Loren Murchison al Leconey Mr. Kipling

California Mary Browne Trails in East Tennis Honors

Boston December reports that Mary K Browne of California may fall to third in the year’s tennis honor roll after a limited east schedule. Helen Wills is expected to hold first with Molla Mallory likely second. Eleanor Goss and Marion Zindergarten fill the next spots.

Mary Boston Mary K. Browne California Miss Browne Helen Wills Miss Wills Molla Mallory Mrs Mallory Eleanor Goss New York Marion Zindeerstein Wilmington

Sandy Herd Dominates British Professional Championship

Sandy Herd, at 57, stood out as the premier figure in this year's British professional championship.

Sandy Herd

Harold Phelps Wins Back-to-Back Big Ten Cross Country Title

Town star Harold Phelps becomes first athlete to win consecutive Big Ten cross country races, taking the 1924 title after also winning in 1923. He remains eligible for next year and is considered a strong bet if he competes.

Harold Phelps Phelps

Precarious Coaching Pose at Major College Football

A college football coach faces job insecurity amid high stadium costs and pressure to win. Administrators demand success to justify expenses while performance remains under scrutiny nationwide.

Collins Named Manager of Chicago White Sox

Chicago December 12 Fad die Collins star second baseman was named manager of the White Sox to succeed Johnny Evers. Collins long sought the post after Kid Gleason and Evers failed to rebuild the club in four years since the 1920 scandal.

Chicago Faddie Collins Chicago White Sox Johnny Evers Collins Kid Gleason Evers White Sox Colline

Australian Fans Invite Olympian Sam Mahanamoku Tour

Sam Mahanamoku, third in the 100 meters free at the Paris Olympics, is invited by Australian fans to a swimming tour of Australia and will depart early next year. A Honolulu Military Academy student, he plans further speed development and hopes to enter a domestic college within two years. Australian organizers require special tutoring to offset time from school.

Honolulu Sam Mahanamoknu Paria Sam Duke

Gibbons to Box at Cincinnati Benefit for Crippled Children

Tommy Gibbons, Dempsey''s probable next opponent, will box at Peoples Theatre in Cincinnati on December 19 for the Cincinnati Boxing Commission benefit for crippled children.

Cincinnati Tommy Gibbons Dempsey Peoples Theatre Cincinnati Boxing Commission

Yale chooses captain for 1925 football team

Leader New Haven announces John Sheppard Bingham star end of the Yale eleven has been chosen captain of the 1925 team. The selection highlights Bingham's prominence on the squad as Yale moves into the next season.

YALE New Haven Conn John Sheppard Bingham

Dartmouth Star Swede Ohber lander sparks Green offense

Harvard and Yale struggled to contain Dartmouth halfback Swede Ohber lander as he powered the Green offense with swift gains and big plays.

Dartmouth Harvard Yale Ohberlander

Notre Dame Tribute to Coach Mockne Highlights Genius

The piece applauds Notre Dame and its coach Mockne for their exceptional teaching and strategy, praising the team's performance and the coach's rare talent even when material is not at its worst.

Notre Dame Gen‘lus Mockne

Ready New York to Announce Shocker Trade Today

Urban Shocker a star pitcher for the St. Louis Browns is slated to join the New York Yankers, with a Chicago meeting and local headquarters both pointing to an imminent deal. Five players are reportedly involved, one named as pitcher Doc Rush, while the others remain unnamed.

New York Urban Shocker St. Louis Browns New York Yankers Chicago Shocker Doc Rush

Rogers Hornsby Acknowledges Batting Prowess Modestly

Modest Rogers Hornsby, star batsman for the St. Louis National League team, discusses his 1924 achievements. He notes he has led the league in batting for the fifth straight year and predicts tougher pitching ahead, aiming to avoid another .400 season while recognizing his significant past feats.

Louis Rogers Hornsby Hornsby Hornaby

Basketball star plays basketball star plays by Earl Wight

The piece mentions California Coast Champions and a basketball sequence with Kr I R G F and others in motion. It also notes Walter Hagen winning the Norfolk open golf tournament to rise as a winter star.

Earl Wight California Kr. I R. G F. F Fh. G Walter Hagen Ecariy

Left handed backfield leads Pennsylvanian gridiron quartet

Pennsylvania features an all left handed backfield with Pastor Field at left half Jim Laird at quarterback Captain Muggsy McGraw at right half and Al Krues at fullback. Officials confirmed all four players are naturally left handed challenging typical football strategy beliefs.

Pennsylvania Pastor Field Jim Laird Muggsy MclGraw al, Krues

Senators Secure Coveleskie in Trade Deal

New York reports Stanley Coveleskie, famed Cleveland pitcher, is traded to the Washington Senators for Byron Speece and outfielder Carl Smith. Coveleskie’s peak came in 1920 with Cleveland’s pennant and World Series win. Speece and Smith bring veteran depth while Smith had been recalled from Memphis. Cincinnati team purchases Lill Zitzman from Newark for $30,000.

New York Stanley Coveleskie Washington Senators Byron Speece Carl Smith Cwveleskie Cleveland Indians Brooklyn Dodgers Stanley Mpeece Smith Memphis Senators Cincinnati Leds Lill Zitzman Newark Hoon

Nationals Determined by Davis J Walsh on War Between Leagues

The National League eyes a showdown with Judge Landis over Ban Johnson’s fate as key figures like Charles Comiskey and John McGraw back the anti Johnson crusade. Landis may appear at Chicago meeting next Wednesday to demand Johnson's resignation or defend his actions.

Davis J. Walsh New York National League Ban Johnson Iself American League Satine Ite Landis Nexr Chicago Johnson Baseball Johson Aleady Judge Landis Charlies Comiskey Dolan’Connell Sexton John McGraw Clark Griff Comiskey The

Athletes and Aerial Football in Futuristic Plans

Outfielder Frank Welch of the Athletics is tied to a winter trade according to a report. The text speculates that if aerial football grows, play could move to airplanes and dirigibles.

Frank Welch Athletics

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