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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1926

Page

9

McBee Binders Hit Lancaster In Big Clash

The McBee Binders travel to Lancaster to face the Mondhank and Mills quintet in a highly anticipated game. Athens champs McBee seek upset as Johnny Miner’s Kinnears slated to visit Columbus Kin nears later in the week with stars Chic Harley Pete Stinchcomb and more. Armory adds temporary bleachers for expected record crowd.

McBee Binder Lancaster Mondhank Mills McBee Athens McBees Johnny Miner Kinnears Columbus Kinnears Chic Harley Pete Stinchcomb Bob Shea Mel Shaw Andy Nemececk Deacon Lynch Washington Palace Brooklyn Nationals

Local Juniors Set To Host Jacksonville Seniors Tonight

The Local Juniors meet Jacksonville seniors tonight at 7 30 in the high school gym in a key downtown game. The Juniors have piled up 121 points in six games while opponents have 52. captain Wolfe leads with 30 points and Strickland 25, Carmichael 18, as they face a stronger senior squad from Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Amesville Cady Chauncey Reds Wolfe Strickland Cross Carmichael Guysville Glouster Parkersburg Chauncey and Marietta

Nelsonville Athens Game Anticipated in Buckeye Showdown

Nelsonville leads Southeastern Ohio league while Athens and Portsmouth chase second place. A Athens loss ends its title hopes, while a win keeps Nelsonville and Portsmouth tied with the locals. Nelsonville beat Portsmouth, Athens has one league loss to Nelsonville. Nelsonville undefeated.

Nelsonville Athens Portsmouth

Pogue and Clark Shine for Illinois Football in 2014

Harold Pogue and Patsy Clark were lauded as a sensational pair on Illinois football. They starred on the first Western Conference championship team Zuppk ever coached in 2014.

Pogue Clark Grange Harold Pogue Patsy” Clark Iinois Zuppk

Oklahoma Starts MVC Campaign With Fast Six Wins

Oklahoma opens Missouri Valley Conference play by winning its first six games. The Oaks post a 48 point scoring pace in a strong start, showcasing a powerful offensive show.

Oklahoma Oaks

Dempsey Plans Million-Dollar Miami Hotel Purchase

Jack Dempsey contemplates buying a hotel in Miami valued at about one million dollars. The note cites his ambitious business move amid other sports and social headlines.

Jack Dempsey Miami

Robbie Rookie On Jimmy Elliott Promising Pitcher

Robbie Rookie highlights Jimmy Elliott as one of the game's most promising pitchers. The young hurler draws attention for his potential impact and skill on the mound as expectations rise.

Jimmy Elliott

Question Box column invites reader questions on sports

readers are asked to send questions about Doge football boxing or other sports to John Br Poster Lawrence Perry and Pain Play at 814 Worth Building Pap. include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply or the question will be answered in the column.

John BR. Poster Lawrence Perry Worth Building

Umpire Correct: Batted Ball Hits Runner at First

A batsman hit the ball then ran to first base and was struck by the ball on fair ground. The umpire ruled him out. The ruling is correct because a runner becomes a baserunner when he hits the ball and is out when hit by a fair ball.

Queeston

Wills Faces Film Rights Clash Over Lenglen Match

Helen Wills fears amateur status could be affected by movie men paying for exclusive rights to the anticipated Wills Lenglen match. William Blumenthal reportedly paid 25 000 dollars, prompting protests from American operators and Carlton hotel officials over court access and earnings, while Wills denounces the situation and questions federation approval.

Fredierick K. Abbott I. N.S Cannes Helen Wills William Blumenthal New York Carlton Club Carltton Durke Miss Wills America Forrest Hills Lenelen Lenglen

Baseball at Big Colleges Shows Big Losses in Costs

The University of Iowa report reveals baseball expenses far exceed receipts, with $17 524.37 spent vs $11 922.69 earned. Harvard and Princeton face weak attendance, while Wisconsin and Illinois basketball turn a profit. coaches like Ray Chalk boost baseball interest at Wisconsin.

Lawrence Pearey Consolidated Press New York University of Iainois Carl Lundgren Fred Moore Harvard Boston Soldiers Field University Princeton Yale University Footall George Little University of Wisconsin Madison Ray Chalk Chicago Middle West Ilinois Wisconsin

Stirling Dominates National Women's Golf Title Run

Mrs. Frasier Stirling has won the national women's golf championship three consecutive times 1916 1919 1920 with no events in 1917 18 due to war. A veteran campaigner originally from Atlanta she mentors under Stewart Maiden and remains a top contender among leading female golfers.

Iaasa Stirling Eithe Frasier Miss Stirling Atlanta Stewart Maiden Bobby Jones Perry Adair Watts Gunn

Molenda barred from Michigan athletics over history failure

Ann Arbor Michigan February 9 1930 Bo Molenda star athlete at the University of Michigan is automatically barred from further athletics after failing a history course. Under rules he must quit the basketball team immediately and cannot play baseball or football next year due to no summer school history to make up deficiencies.

Ann Arbor Mich Bo” Molenda University of Michigan Bolenda

Delaney McTigue bout eyed to settle Berlenbach dispute

New York reports a Delaney versus McTigue match could decide the McTigue Berlenbach controversy with the winner to face Berlenbach for the light heavyweight title. The state commission had ordered Berlenbach to remain inactive until facing McTigue and Berlenbach prefers bouts outside New York. Delaney proposed an elimination bout with McTigue as a possible solution.

New York Jack Delaney Mike McTigue Paul Berlenbach Delaney

New York Boxing Officials Near Reappointment

James A Farley, re-appointed with William Muldoon to the New York State Athletic Commission, was expected to be re elected chairman at today s board meeting. Brower s term has one year remaining. Traditionally the chairman rotates, making Muldoon a likely candidate.

New York James A. Larley William Muldoon New York State Athletic Commission George FE. Brower Ano Per Muldoon Farley

Boxers share wins across cities in eight to ten round cards

In Dayton Paris Kid Gagic beat Tony Lupica in eight rounds. Joe Sckyra stopped Pat Travis in two rounds. Speedy Parks knocked out Joe Hearst in the third. Frankie Bobb shaded Makie Mellman in Newark over ten rounds. Levine defeated Doyle in Brooklyn ten rounds. Carl Duane won over Joey Kaufman in New York ten rounds. Johnny Filucci beat Frankie Lagona in New York six rounds. Tommy Loughran edged Ad Stone in Philadelphia ten. Referee Murphy ruled no contest for a clash between Rocy Smith and Vic McLaughlin after seven rounds without exchanges. Edgie beat Fadil over six. Marriott stopped Ketehel in one. Dempsey and Bashara drew in six.

Dayton Paris Kid” Cangic Newcastle Ind Tony Lupica Toledo Joe Sckyra Pat Travis Louisville Speedy Parks Cincinnati Tronman Joe Hearst Newark Frankie Bobb Makie Mellman Columbus Brooklyn George Levine Paul Doyle New York Carl Duane Joey Kaufman Johnny Filucci Frankie Lagona Philadelphia AY Philadelphia Tommy Loughran Ad Stone Murphy Rocy Smith Battle Creek Mich Vic McLaughlin Mat Edgie Nick Fadil Jassaic N. J Bobby Marriott Baltimore Steve Ketehel Eddie Dempsey Joe Bashara Norfolk

Washington rebuild may strain pennant machinery next season

If Washington fails to rebuild, the American League champions will face widespread wear in pennant machinery next season. The warning suggests continued instability across the team and its prospects for seasons ahead.

Washington

Indianola Athletic Club ends Glouster Legion win streak in a tight 32 29 comeback

Indianola Athletic Club of Columbus defeated Glouster 32 to 29 to snap the local American Legion team’s seven game streak. Watkins led the Legion with six field goals. Indianola’s top scorer had six field goals and a free throw. A rematch is set for Wednesday night March 8.

Indianola Athletic Club of Columbus American Legion Indianolas Legionnaires Glouster Watkins Glouster Moose Ccsee Kahler Ccsee Csee Coscecee Powcis Ceoesesyeree FG. F Techies Bis Wilcox Boseaae Wombirgo Fei Oenesions DS Schmaker Saunders Andrews

Eagles Host Columbus Aerie Dinner Dinner for Ohio Aerie officers and delegates

About twenty five Eagles including Ohio Aerie officers district deputies and national organization representatives were treated to a dinner by the Columbus Aerie number 297 on Sunday in Columbus.

Columbus The Ohio Aerie National Organization of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Columbus Aerie

Princeton’s Loeb extends lead in intercollegiate scoring

Loeb of Princeton increased his week leading by scoring five points to reach 43 in five games for the season. Columbia’s Laub idle, while Lath has 36 in three games. other top scorers include Davenport and Landsay of Pennsylvania, Goldblatt of Pennsylvania, Whitaker of Dartmouth, Loneydoil of Dartmouth, Mannheim of Columbia and Rothenfeld of Columbia, and Drake of Cornell with 20.

New York Loeb Princeton Laub Columbia Lath Davenport Pennsylvania Landsay Goldblatt Whittaker Dartmouth Loneydoil Mannheim Rothenfeld Drake Cornell

Venice Floating Population Question

The inquiry asks for the current estimate of Venice's floating population, i.e., the number of daily or seasonal visitors and temporary residents. It seeks a precise figure or recent estimates, including tourism flows and crowd levels affecting the city.

Venice

James Ockenden Discusses Long Driving Pitfalls

The piece argues that modern golf favors length from the tee with long shots and mashies, but warns that without accuracy the driver can fail. It notes the risk of a breakdown in the swing mechanism and potential disaster after overreliance on power.

James Ockenden

Knockouts Bill Tilden on Paying College Players

A fragmented column notes Bill Tilden suggesting college football players should be paid, contrasting ideas about payment with dancing and football. It mentions a Florida rainstorm stunt by Mr. O Goofty selling bottled rain water at high price and quips about Lincoln and Gettysburg. A British novelist claims Washington loved card playing.

Bill Tilden Bill Mr. O’goofty Florida

Grange and Mara clash over pro football plans in New York

Davis J. Walsh reports Tim Mara defends keeping New York out of Grange driven pro league amid pay and revenue concerns. Mara recalls past profits and doubting Grange’s independent franchise push while noting league support from President Carr.

Davis J. Walsh N. S New York Grange Tim Mara Webster Mara Jake Report Troit Yankee Harold Federal League Carr League Pyle

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