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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1926

Page

9

Bob Cats Set For Florida Fray With Miami Friday

Ohio varsity wrestlers hold a 1 1 record and face Miami Friday at 7 pm in the men's gym. Ohio defeated Cincinnati 12 1 in their opener while Miami lost to Cincinnati 16 10. Ohio lists Woodall Breed Stone Shafer Brubaker Duncan Blythe and Keck as likely competitors. Coach Olsen notes improved pointers from the Indiana meet and a strong Ohio Conference effort.

Miami Athens University of Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Grapplers Queen City Olsen Woodall Breed Stone Shafer Brubaker Duncan Blythe Keck Cincinnati Indiana

Athens Junior High topples Jacksonville in 42 to 13 win

Athens Junior High defeated Jacksonville Senior High 42 to 13 as Hen Strickland led with 15 of 27 points in the first period. Crow and Wolfe contributed on offense and defense, while Shirley led Jacksonville. Next Friday, Feb 19, Marietta’s junior team visits for a tough rematch after an early season 25–11 defeat.

Athens Jacksonville Hen” Strickland Crow Wolfe Andrews Capt Shirley Welsh Marietta Ode Neeeelee Shirley Strickland Ceuelsl Brecsvve Hilt Wolfe Eee Eevece Robinett Andrews Goodrich Carmichael Strickland Cross Hilt Robinette Welch

Eddie Dyer Tops 1925 Cardinals Pitching Leagues

Eddie Dyer of the St. Louis Cardinals finished 19 games in the 1925 National League season. He appeared 27 times, logged seven complete games, and pitched 8 2/3 innings in relief for four victories and three defeats. Dyer allowed 95 hits and 52 runs, 38 earned, posting 4.17 earned runs per game.

ST. Louis Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Dyer

Ohio university intramural basketball games resume after break

After a two week postponement for exams, Ohio University intramural basketball returns tonight at the men's gym with multiple matches on both tonight and tomorrow. Leaders warn the league is in danger as hard fought games loom.

Ohio University Tau Sig Sigma Pi Lambda Chi Kappa Psi Phi Kap Green Circle Tau Theta Chi Beta Phi

Gehrig poised to steal Ruth's thunder in Yankee lineup

Ty Cobb predicts Lou Gehrig, a hard hitting rookie with the Yankees, will challenge Babe Ruth for power in two seasons. Ruth has dubbed Gehrig "Buster" for his slugging ability, signaling rising rivalry within the club.

Ty Cobb Lou Gehrig Yankees Babe Ruth Ruth

Pirates urged to add top catcher to bolster defense

National League rivals say Pittsburgh must strengthen the backstop. They concede one elite catcher would make the Pirates dangerous for about three years more.

Pittsburg Pirates

Record-Chasing Women Set Marks In Florida Meet

In St Augustine Florida Eleanor Garatti 17 of San Rafael clipped two fifths of a second from her open style 60 yard record to 27 1 5 seconds and kept her title Martha Novelius of New York set a 250 yard freestyle world mark at 3 09 4 5 Agnes Geraghty of New York lowered the 50 yard breast stroke to 0 53 5 seconds This afternoon Ethel Lackie and Sybil Bauer of Illinois A C were slated to defend their titles in the 220 yard free style and 100 yard back stroke respectively.

ST. Augustine Fla America National Amateur Athletic Association Eleanor Garatti San Raefel Calif Martha Novelius New York Agnes Geraghty Ethel Lackie Illinois A. C Sybil Bauer

McBee Binders Trounced by Mondbank Mills at Lancaster

Mondbank Mills overwhelmed McBee Binder 38 to 20 at Lancaster as the home team led 19 to 14 at halftime. Pritchard starred for Athens with the bulk of the points and strong floor play throughout the game.

McBee Binder Mondbank-Mills Lancaster McBee Pritchard Athens

Infield Ace Johnny Butler Joins Brooklyn Chub

Johnny Butler star shortstop of Minneapolis will wear a Brooklyn uniform this season after a big trade. He had a White Sox trial last spring but was not ready then. His play improved in the American Association this season and he became a sensation.

Johnny Butler Min-neapolis Brooklyn Dodgers Butler Chicago White Sox

Moore Knocks Out Colima in Los Angeles Bout

English middleweight Ted Moore stopped Bert Colima in Los Angeles as boxing action headlines a short report with Moore delivering a knockout. The bout marked a quick finish and adds to Moore's rising reputation in the ring.

Los Angeles Ted Moore Bert Colima Los An

Wills vs Lenglen Match Hangs Amid Riviera Rain

Helen Wills faces Suzanne Lenglen amid lingering Grange hype as USTA assures amateur status. Rain delays all tennis with tickets fluctuating in a rain soaked Riviera buildup at Cannes.

Frederick K. Abbott M. S Cannes France Helen Wills Red” Grange Suzanne Lengren Miss Wills United States Lawn Tennis Association Riviera

Briton Stop Celes In Fourth Round Bout

In a ten round scheduled match last night the Mexican Celes fought gamely but was outmatched by the Briton. The knockout came from a right cross that cracked Colima's chin, signaling the end in the fourth round.

Celes Colima

Jacksonville Midgets Triumph Over Greens Run Fly Flappers

The Jacksonville midgets won 11 to 2 over the Greens Run Fly Flappers after a tied game through four quarters. An overtime period of five minutes produced a field goal by Hall of Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Greens Hall of Jacksonville

Help for Hornsby Aide Aims to Boost Cardinals Pitching

Bill Killifer named as Rogers Hornsby's assistant at St. Louis. With no managerial duties, he is expected to greatly improve the Cardinals pitching as coach.

Hornsby Bill Killifer Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals

Funeral services set for W F Matthews in Columbus

Funeral arrangements are announced for W F Matthews 79 assistant adjutant general Ohio G A R at his Columbus home after his death Sunday. He served in the department of Ohio G A R and was widely known in veteran circles.

Columbus W. F. Matthews Department of Ohio

Question Box columns invite reader sports inquiries

Readers are invited to send questions on baseball boxing football or amateur sports to John B Foster Lawrence Ferry or Fair Play at 814 Worth Building. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply else the question will be answered in this column.

John B. Foster Lawrence Ferry

Shortstop earns both assist and putout on relay play

The shortstop is credited with an assist for touching the ball on the relay and a putout when the final out is recorded at another base, since he participates at each stage of the rapid sequence.

Question on double play and Battling Akins fighter query

The text states a runner on third is retired by the catcher on a strikeout and a quick play at third making a double play. It also notes no record of a fighter named Battling Akins.

Jestion Battling Akins

Athens High Meets Nelsonville in Key Friday Gym Battle

Athens High School faces Nelsonville in a crucial Friday night matchup at Athens gym. Nelsonville has not beaten Athens in league play, making this contest highly anticipated after Athens led scorers this season and the two schools’ girls teams meet as a preliminary. Mary Farrell leads the Athens squad as captain with training this week and confidence in a victory.

Athens High School Athens Nelsonville Five Athens High Mary Farrell

Sheely Praises Collins and Heirloom Casts Light on Earl Sheely

A fragment cites Eddie Collins of the White Sox and Earl Sheely as a valuable first baseman in the African League. It notes Sheely’s pinch hitting and fielding, with Cetline praising his defense and hitting in clutch moments.

Eddie Collins White Earl Sheely Moat Cetline

Browns Pitcher Jimmy Austin Returns to Majors After Six Years

Jimmy Austin of the St. Browns wins praise for rejoining the major leagues six years after his last appearance. George Sisler notes Austin will once again be with the club, marking a notable comeback arc in the season.

Jimmy Austin Browns George Sisler Hip Eluh

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