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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1925

Page

2

Rockne Accuses Columbia Chairman of Bad Faith

The dispute centers on Rockne signing a three year Columbia contract contingent on Notre Dame release. Rockne charges Knapp with bad faith after premature contract announcements and conflicting statements while university leaders including Butler and Fackenthal were not fully disclosed.

Columbia Athletic South Bend Ind Rockne Columbia Notre Dame Knapp Ments Oo Dame

Baseball Goes as Collegiate Sport for the Games Sake

An article notes the Pacific Coast Conference may discuss discontinuing baseball as a conference sport. It argues baseball is a key, though costly, college sport and cites officials' views on post season games, officiating, freshman competition, and potential limits on professional recruitment.

New York Seattle Coast Conference Los Washington Pasaena Huskies Pasadena Wespington John W. Wilce Ohio State Colleges i Uo Gealing Glenn Warner California Stanford West Coast

Berlenbach Delaney Battle Ends With berlenbach Win On Points

In a crowded indoor clash Paul Berlenbach defeats Jack Delaney on points after a ten round duel. Delaney earlier faced a hard right and a knockdown but recovered, while Berlenbach remained the fresher fighter to clinch the decision.

Delaney Berlenbach Berley Paul Jack

Foul Shots Decide Ohio State Victory Over Ohio University

Ohio State defeated Ohio University 33 27 in Columbus before 7500 fans at the Coliseum. State won by strong foul shooting with 15 makes on 16 attempts, while Ohio U hit nine field goals and 9 from the line. Muir of Ohio U starred while Grover noted his team’s fast break and defense despite fouls.

State Ohio U Butch” Grover Ohio University Capital Coliseum Columbus Ohio Athens Ohio State Olsen Grover Muir

Ohio to Meet Rio Grande in Christmas Week, 1920s

Ohio University men face Rio Grande at home on Wednesday December 16 before a barnstorming tour through three tough games. After the trip they return to Columbus December 19 and resume practice January 4 for a slate of Big Six showdowns including Nelsonville Y and Bliss College.

Ohio University Rio Grande Columbus Basketeers Ohio Gym Ohio Cagers Ohio State Columbus Folk Ohio Wesleyan Michigan Ohio State Delaware Moeller Peta Charley Bonner Moeller Mansfield Lumberman’s Grover Bliss College Nelsonville Langley and Shirley Wittenberg Buckeye Wesleyan Miami

Johnsons contract puzzles magnates

The American league extended Ban Johnson’s contract to 1935 and raised his salary to 40,000 a year, puzzling National league magnates who fear a shift in power. Some believe Judge Landis might win reelection if he challenged Johnson, while others see it as a reward for Johnson’s leadership and a sign there is no war between leagues. Trades flurry as Detroit and Boston reorganize players, with Fort Worth acquiring hit capable infielders and pitchers for balance.

E. K. Hall Football Rules Committee Hall John B. Foster Consolidated Prem New York American League Ban Johnson National League Nationals Judge Landis Johnson Chicago S8hibe Philadelphia Griffin Washington Navin Detroit Barnhard Cleveland Baseball Tandis Mane Assdy Haney Boston Americans Vache Exell Ezzell Fort Worth Johns Multen Ort Worth Fortorth Feder Texas Boston Dettroit National Commission Garry Herrmann Cincnati Hetional Commission iGeorge Pittsburgh St. Louis Barney Dreyfuss Herrmann Dreyfuss Herrman Landis Foster

Christmas Picks For Dempsey And Others From The Era

A garbled set of suggestions references Jack Dempsey and others like Jorel Tilden and Judge Landis. It mentions gala schemes gifts for boosting publicity and humor in show business and sport, plus various imagined items to wake public attention.

Jack Dempsey Galise

Georges Carpentier Promotes Refined Acrobatics in Ring

A promotional pitch extols refined acrobatics to attract spectators and boost earnings, aiming to improve appeal and revenue for Georges Carpentier in American boxing venues.

Georges Carpentier

Red Grange Mint Compartment Promises Crisp $10,000 Notes

In a quirky feature, a special U S mint compartment with southern exposure and modern upgrades offers rapid conversion of slightly used touchdowns into crisp ten thousand dollar notes.

RED Grange

Unusual Herd of Sea Cows Roams Bedroom Scene

A surreal description depicts Brazilian sea cows with pur goed and scarlet horns stampeding through keyholes and across dresser mirrors, running wild at the foot of the bed as if part of a dreamlike spectacle.

Veteran trapshooter Charles A. Young Honored in Springfield

Charles A. Young, renowned trap shooter for over 45 years, gained early fame at the 1893 Chicago world fair by breaking 96 of 100 targets. He estimates 675000 shots fired with a 90 percent hit rate, and his home is Springfield, Ohio.

Charles A. Young Young Springfield

Poddubny to wrestle Koloff in New York debut

Ivan Poddubny the Russian wrestler arrives in New York for his first U S appearance tonight at Campania A C under Jack Curley. He meets Dan Koloff who recently drew with former world champion Joe Stecher.

New York Ivan Poddubny Campania A. C Jack Curley Dan Koloff Joe Stecher

Sears completes Providence to Boston walk in fifteen hours

Miss Eleanora Sears, famed Boston Morsewoman and international tennis player, arrived in Norwood at 8 a.m. after walking from Providence to Boston in fifteen hours on a wager started from Howard Sturgess's Providence residence at 1 a.m. The bet was placed more than a year ago.

Boston Eleanora Sears Norwood Providence Howard Sturgess Sturgess Sears

Stribling to Meet Huffman if Newark Bout Goes

Young Stribling, the Georgia light heavyweight, agreed to face Eddie Huffman in Madison Square Garden next month if Huffman defeats Ad Stone in Newark Wednesday night. Their prior ten round bout in Los Angeles ended with Stribling getting the decision as Huffman rallied late.

New York Stribling Georgia Eddie Huffman California Madison Square Garden Huffman Ad Stone Newark Los Angeles

Football Scores From Columbus And Nearby Games

At Columbus the Columbus Tigers defeated the Columbus All-Stars 19 to 3 while the Cleveland Bull Dogs beat Hartford 13 to 6. The New York Giants led Chicago Bears 9 to 0 at Christmas. Ironton Titans shut out Dayton Koors 24 to 0.

Columbus Columbus Tigers Columbus All-Stars Cleveland Bull Dogs Hartford New York Giants Chicago Bears Ironton Tanks Dayton Koors

Red Grange contract saga fueled by manager Pyles claims

International News Service dispatch from Los Angeles notes manager C Pyle refuting reports of an $800,000 contract for Red Grange and alleging a $300,000 fake. Pyle claims a certified check exists in Champaign bank. Grange messages Detroit says he is recovering and will be fit in a few days.

Copeland C. Burg Los Angeles Calif Red” Grange Dr. C. Pyle Champaign Pyle California Illinois Redhead Grange Detroit

Judge Carlton Not Badly Hurt After Car Incident

Pomeroy reports Judge Emory Carlton injured Saturday evening but not seriously. One rib broken after his car rolled in gear, pinning him between his own car and a parked vehicle. he expects to return to work early this week.

Pomeroy Emory Carlton

Rockne to sail for vacation with Notre Dame alumni

Knute Rockne, embroiled in a dispute with James R. Knapp of Columbia's football committee, will sail to Europe on January 6 for a decade long first vacation. He travels with several Notre Dame graduates aboard the De Grasse and will spend weeks in southern France.

France New York Knute Rockne James R. Knapp Columbia University Notre Dame

Grange to Play in Cleveland Saturday Bears Bring Grange Back

Cleveland manager George Halas announced Red Grange will play in the professional game next Saturday here as the Cleveland Bulls Dogs meet the Chicago Bears. Halas said Grange has no serious arm injury but needs several days rest.

Wr O'Goofty Decides On Gift For Jane This Christmas

Wr O'Goofty jokes about gifting air to his Jane this Christmas in a light humorous item. The exchange captures a playful holiday mood and a quip about intangible presents.

Wr O'Goofty Jane

State Officers Entertained at Rebecca Stevens Home

Rebecca Stevens of Middleport hosted a dinner for state Daughters of America leaders Dora Brush Mary Hazel Floyd and Elizabeth Durst. The charity council met in the afternoon with red white and blue decorations and a Santa centerpiece. Gifts included a cut glass candy jar and candle sticks for the officers. The group then traveled to Rutland to attend a Pride of Rutland council program for visiting councils.

Pomeroy Rebecca Stevens Middleport The Daughters of America Dora Brush Mary Hazel Floyd Elizabeth Durst Charity Council Stevens Santa Claus

Pomeroy Man Albert Lee Dies Suddenly

Albert Lee aged 53 died Sunday morning around 8 30 of heart trouble at his home in Pomeroy after waking for church and breakfast. His wife heard choking sounds as she checked for a cough and found him unresponsive in the living room.

Pomeroy Albert Lee Mr. Lee

Obituary Notice for Mr. Lee

The room and found him sitting in a chair, dead. He has been in failing health for the last two years. Mr. Lee leaves a widow and two daughters Amy and Alice, also a brother Dick Lee of New York City. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Mr. Lee Amy Alice Dick Lee New York City

Racine Woman Dies After Weeklong Illness

Mrs. R a Hayward of Racine died Sunday after a week's illness. The attending physician attributed the death to a cerebral hemorrhage. She leaves a son Orville and a daughter, both at home. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with burial in Letart.

Racine R&a Hayward

Two Men Pay Fines. Released From Jail

Harley Pauley and Arthur Butcher who faced a $100 fine plus costs for possessing intoxicating liquor paid part of the amount and arranged to pay the rest, and were released from jail Saturday. George Kauff also paid his fine and was released Saturday.

Pomeroy Harley Pauley Arthur Butcher George Kauff

Middleport Basketball Starts Practice at Lewis Opera House

Middleport teams begin basketball practice at the Lewis opera house under David Jenkins a Middleport high graduate and former player in charge. A large number of candidates have started training and the first game is set for next Friday at Middleport against the Syracuse Independents.

Middleport Lewis Opera House David Jenkins Middleport High Syracuse Independents

Waiting in jail after weekend pickups in Strattan

Pomeroy police detain Harley Harmon and a man named Glem le negro for intoxication charges after weekend arrests. They remain jailed awaiting hearings.

Pomeroy Glem le Negro Harley Harmon Stratton

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Mention Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Roy Nice of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jacob Mees and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Leland Peoples and daughter Vivian and Mr and Mrs Wilson Norris of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Percy Peoples. Clyde Andrews left Sunday for Columbus to care for his father William Andrews. Rollin Price of Columbus spent the weekend with his family here.

Pomeroy Bend Roy Nice Columbus Jacob Mees Leland Peoples Vivian Wilson Norris Athens Percy Peoples Clyde Andrews William Andrews Rollin Price

Life Story of Bush Leagues

John B. Foster recalls the 1901 baseball war when minor leagues sought independence from the National Board and major leagues. He notes secret deals, shifts of protection, and the rise of a separate National Agreement drafted at Chicago by the minors challenging the majors.

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