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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
7
Ten football rule proposals to be debated at a New York coaches meeting on December 29 include curb on passes field goals and substitutions. Proposals cover first down offside kickoff location scoring changes blocking credit attempted kicks dropped or placed kicks penalties forward passes limits huddle signaling and player return to the game after leaving.
Chicago December 19 Eddie Collins famed second baseman is slated to earn 25000 as player manager of the Chicago White Sox for one year. The deal places him among baseballs top earners alongside Ruth Cobb Hornsby and McGraw while Charles A Comiskey backs the high salary and hopes Collins delivers winning results.
Baseball writer Billy Evans credits Charley Jamieson of the Cleveland club with supreme outfield mastery. Jamieson rose from pitcher and benchwarmer in Washington to star after joining Connie Mack’s Athletics and then Cleveland, his style and growth likened to Tris Speaker’s guidance and example.
The piece muses on off season topics like a standardized ball and comments on Jack Bentley of the Giants with a bewildering delivery. It includes Rip Van Winkle waking to a 1930s Daily Blair sports page noting umpire Connolly’s long absence from calls and a quip about air in his era.
The comments note Babe Ruth as a top giver of baseballs and contrasts amid a column of sports chatter. Dazzy Vance is named as a National League MVP candidate by some, with Paavo Nurmi and Abe Attell Goldstein floated in speculative remarks. Indoor football is criticized for lacking vivid muddy-game descriptions.
Walter Johnson finished 1924 with a unique record as the only pitcher to spend 18 years in one league. He had previously shared the 17 year mark with Christy Mathewson, making this season a historic milestone in baseball longevity.
Four cities Chicago New Orleans Pasadena and San Francisco seek the 1925 A A U athletic carnival. Local organizers push for a swelling program of track and field events and community support.
New York December 19 Manager Miller Huggins says shortstop is his main worry for the Yankees. Everett Scott still fielding well but aging, and if a replacement isn’t found Second Baseman Ward may move to shortstop or Scott could move to second. Rabbit Maranville, last season with Pittsburgh, is cited as a top second baseman option. Ward reportedly resists shortstop move.
Coach J Craig Ruby outlines an illustrated formation to maximize ball possession after a missed free throw. Forwards may shoot or tip to the center and opposite guard, who stay alert as the ball returns to the scoring zone.
Three American League pitchers known for spitballing were put on the market at a New York meeting. Shoo er, Quinn, and Coveleskie, all famed for the illegal pitch, are among the names generating league-wide attention and potential change.
Washington's Stanley Harris must repeat his miracle 1924 season with a pennant and world series win. The manager faces risks from potential losses of Walter Johnson and Muddy Ruel, and a veteran pitching staff whose durability is uncertain.
The veteran promoter Clarke Griffith recognizes the need for additional support to shore up his boxing setup before the season opener. Editor Sally Montgomery, ex Centre College football star, impressed by holding Romero Reja to a draw, plans a rematch with the Chilean heavyweight.
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