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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

8

Ohio University Versus St Xavier and Marietta Meet on Home Court

Ohio University basketball eyes a comeback as it hosts St Xavier and Marietta in back to back games. The Green and White aim to rise in the conference standings by beating two undefeated teams, with key matchups featuring Wesleyan Cincinnati and Western Reserve on the horizon.

Ohto University St. Xavier Marietta Ohio Munday Maritta Athens Hio St. Navier Cignati Baldwin War St. “X Rigina Wallace North College Wesleyan Cincinnati Western Reserve Cinnati Patcorson Granville Denison

Senator Manager Rumor In Washington Yankees Shakeup

New York Feb 7 Edward G Barrow business manager of the Yankees said he had an offer to manage the Washington Senators and that the post would be offered to George McBride with Clark Griffith possibly taking the helm himself if McBride declined in the wake of the rumor era.

New York Edward G. Barrow Erased Yankees Washington Senators George McBride Clark Griffith Wes

Cleveland teams still on alleys in tournament

Eveland Ohio Feb 7 Only and teams were scheduled today in the annual tourney of the Ohio State Bowling association in progress here. The five men event began today with ton Hotel No 2 2758 W. 8. Tyler 2692 Wminating Preferred 2689 Jor's Tailors 2657 Walon Trust loans 2653.

Eveland Ohio State Bowling Association Ton Hotel No Tyler Jor’s Tailors Walon Trust Loans

Cast Night's Fights Rock Youngstown Scene

Jack Ward of York knocked out Bob Law in Youngstown. Mee Kid of Youngstown stopped Harry Yates of Pittsburgh in the second round. Young Simmons of Pittsburgh defeated Johnny Jones of Youngstown in the second round.

Oungstow Jack Wardy York Bob Law Youngstown Mee Kid Harry Yates Pittsburg Young Simmons Johnny Jones Youngstown Ss

Muldoon Balks in Fight for Boxing Board Chair

New York boxing circles react after William Muldoon refuses to serve as generalissimo when George Brower and James Farley appoint themselves as board leaders. Muldoon’s opposition to mixed bouts and outdoor fights threatens summer plans for Jack Dempsey at the Polo Grounds and a potential Dempsey versus Wills and Firpo matchup.

Arthur Struve New York William Muldoon Smith Muldoon Generalissumo Theother George Brower James Farley Brower Farley Mulldoon Althoug Jack Dempsey Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium New York City Harry Wills Luis Firpo

Walter Johnson and the Washington club offer sparks rumor

Scattered notes claim Walter Johnson faced an enemy as reports link him to a Washington club offer. England’s loss to Sweden in a bold race is tied to labor party rumors. A column argues prizefights should be outdoors while poking at boxing finance and self promotion by tennis stars.

England Sweden New Labor Party

Leap Year Marriage Ties Star Pitcher to Family

Coveleski and Miss Francies Shivvers of Shamokin Pa tie the knot. The wedding links the famed Cleveland Indians hurler to a new spouse whose sister was the pitcher’s first wife.

Stanley Coveleskas Cleveland Indians Coveleskis Francies Shivvers Shamokin Miss Shiovetts

Testimony Fractures Black Sox Suit Amid Colorful Exchanges

Jom Jackson testifies in the Black Sox suit asking what they take me for and calling them dirty burns. Mabel Normand adds a caustic remark about Hollywood figures calling them dirty dogs as the episode unfolds.

Jom Jackson Black Sox Mabel Normand Hollywood

Buster Keaton Wins Race at Tia Juana in Joking Fashion

Buster Keaton reportedly won a recent race at Tia Juana while joking about his field, keeping his trademark humor intact. The lighthearted event drew a crowd familiar with his silent era persona and comic timing.

Buster Keaton Tia Juana

Chicago prizefighter radio ballad inspires fan remark

A Chicago prizefighter earnt praise as a love ballad played over the radio. An enthusiastic fan shouted that the fighter's footwork was lovely, capturing a moment of crowd admiration.

Rumors and Sports Notes From A Turbulent Era

A collection of brief, fragmentary lines mentions hush efforts around a Paddock affair, public figures nickname confusions, a Yankee stadium foul line extension by 35 feet, and nostalgia about 1924 foul balls. Also notes a fighter Young Stribling and Kid Rash in a 12 round bout with Harry London.

Saints face Capital and Ohio squads in pivotal road tests

St Xavier coach Joe Meyer plans a high tempo buildup for Friday at Columbus against Capital University and Saturday at Athens versus Ohio University. The Ohio Conference race hinges on the Athens game as much as the Columbus clash. Players listed include Reynolds, Davis, Vail, Weiskittel, Marnett, Weimer, Bein, Bartlett and others from Cincinnati and nearby locales.

Cincinnati St. Xavier College Joe Meyer Saints Capital University Columbus Ohio University Athens Capital Ohio Five Ohio St. Navier Meyer George Rheynolds Herb Davis Norwood Marc Vail Hamilton Dick Weiskittel Newport Kyv Dick Marnett Delaware Jake Weimer John Bein Walter Bartlett

Stanford and California to duel for Pacific Coast supremacy

Pacific Coast sport preview notes Stanford and California lining up for rich programs in track baseball crew swimming wrestling and boxing. Ebright and Naylor join Berkeley coaching as California targets national crew glory while Stanford fields Ernie Nevers in track and strong baseball and swimming squads aim at rival USC Illinois and Notre the spring schedule outlines dates and key athletes across multiple sports.

International News Service San Francisco Stanford University of California Pacific Coast Berkeley California Carroll Ebright University of Washington Ed Leader Yale Hiram Conibear Bears Ebright Conibear Russell Naylor Washington Poughkeepsie Walter Christie Palo Alto Dick Templepleton Ernie Nevers Cardinal Grid University of Southern California University of Illinois Cardinal Harry Walter Teague Lowenstein Soloman Oviatt Nevers Ditzler Red Shirts St. Mary's Pomona Cardinals New York Chicago

Navy to Crown Tay lor End as 1924 Captain

The Taylors have long shaped Navy football history. Next season End Taylor is chosen to lead the Middies in 1924 with star players eligible, aiming for a victory over West Point.

Taylors Annapolis Middies End Taylor Navy West Point

Armory Open Night Hosts Schools and Community Benefit Game

The Armory Athletic club faces Murray City Eagles at 7:30 p.m. with proceeds aiding the City Federation of Women's Clubs for West State Street cemetery improvements. A 6:45 p.m. junior contest precedes. Coach Rockhill’s team travels to Springfield Friday then Lancaster Saturday to meet local rivals. Athens high girls clash with Gallipolis on Friday. Ohio University hosts Marietta and St Xavier on Friday and Saturday.

Armory Athletic Club Murray City Eagles Armory City Federation of Women’s Clubs West State Street Rockhill Springfield Lancaster Braves Athens High School Gallipolis Ohio University Marietta St. Xavier

Shade eyes move to middleweight glory

Dave Shade, a welterweight, signals a push to join middleweights with the support of his manager and a Sag litera ture campaign in California. The planned move aims to broaden competition and seek fresh fair opportunities in higher weight classes.

Dave Shade

Barnes Leaves Pelham Bay Club After Open Title Win

Jim Barnes, former open champion at Washington, is no longer tied to the Pelham Bay club in the Metropolitan district. He has not signed for the next year yet.

Jim Barnes Pelham Bay Club Washington Barnes

Ice Hockey Championship Draws Full Houses in Cleveland

The Cleveland and St. Paul teams drew capacity crowds in the recent series in Cleveland. All seats sold weeks in advance and management projected about 15 000 fans may attend the next game.

Cleveland St. Paul

Wynne Signs Three Year Creighton Football Coach Deal

Former Notre Dame All American Chet Wynne has signed a three year contract to coach Creighton. Rumors say Harry Brown, 1923 Notre Dame captain, may join Wynne as an assistant in 1924.

Creighton Harry Brown Notre Dame Wynne

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