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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1924
Page
8
Five veterans from Ohio University's 1921 championship squad defeated the current Green and White five 25 to 23 in a two twenty-minute halves plus one five-minute overtime. Davis led the alumni with aggressive scoring, supported by Sim Barich Burkett and Mylars.
A tight 26 to 23 overtime win follows a 13 all halftime tie with Wright and Herron sparking comebacks. The piece also notes the United States Lawn Tennis Association informal ruling that William Tilden must stop writing tennis articles to preserve amateur status.
Albany high school closes season with an 82 to 11 victory over New Marshfield. Albany leads 14 to 6 at half as substitutes get court time. Final record 16 wins, 11 losses in 27 games. season totals 375 points for, 327 against. Seldon Webb Earl Hart and Dana Green depart graduation.
New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins focuses on Mike Gazella a former Lafayette College star as understudy for Everett Scott at shortstop Gazella joined the Yankees last June and stayed through the season praised for fielding but weaker at bat.
The Olympic committee outlines coaching for US athletes with Lawson Robertson and Walter Christie sharing duties. Robertson oversees track events while Christie handles field events. Experts expect California to benefit as Christie excels in field events, boosting America’s chances if the material is present and properly supervised.
One hundred fifty entries, featuring top light harness talents, arrived for six Fort Miami stake events at the July grand circuit meet. Due to high numbers, eight stakes may run, with the Fort Meigs and Tecumseh events attracting strong fields and prize money stretched across divisions.
A sports note profiles John Clifford Hapern ey of the White Sox as he moves from college play to major league baseball. The second baseman must prove he can outplay Eddie Collins to secure a regular berth with Chicago.
Five major league clubs will appoint new managers for 1924 with four in the American League. Bancroft Harris Chance White Sox Foh Browns lead the slate as first-time managers for Bancroft Harris and Sister, all infielders, with health permitting Sister to rejoin the lineup. Chance and Foht have prior managerial stints and McGraw guides the most victories among veterans.
Rain threatens the program at Tia Juana race course Mexico as 17 three year olds contest the fourth Tia Juana derby. Deep Thoughts owned by Commander J K L Ross is cited as the favorite in the one mile and one eighth race for a $10 000 added purse amid a muddy track forecast.
Washington reports restoration of tranquil conditions in Honduras after U S marines withdrew following stabilization efforts. The State Department announced tonight that order has been restored and operations concluded.
In Sarasota the Giants beat the Cardinals 6 to 4 with Gearin Barnes and Mann limiting St. Louis to eight hits while Giants hitters collected ten off Haines and Sherdell.
Atlanta reports Bobby Jones of Atlanta American open champion will face British open champion Arthur Havers in a 36 hole match on April 6. The announcement drew warm response from Southern golf fans.
Championship honors in the Ohio state high school basketball tournament went to Stivers high of Dayton and Bell Point, the event conducted under the Ohio State University athletic department.
Manager Huggins studies the current Yankee catching crop as Wally Schang nears the end of his peak. Among developing prospects, Martin Autrey stands out as a potential fixture for future seasons.
John Jobes files a lawsuit seeking 10000 against William Argue claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. The complaint alleges Argue convinced Mrs Jobes to ride in his car, posed for photographs with his arm around her, and received gifts including a diamond ring.
Prohibition raiders searched Sam DeSantis home in Bellaire Ohio and overturned the place but found no liquor. A coal vein was discovered beneath a garage after they dug into a pit, ending their search with an unexpected geological find.
The women’s bowling team toppled the men as players kept eyeing the wrong pins. A New York prizefighter was two pounds overweight and had an appendix removed at the last minute to make weight.
Athens Athletic Club defeated Nelsonville 52 to 12 on the Armory floor Friday night. Watkins led Athens with seven field goals and a foul shot, while Shirley paced Nelsonville with two baskets. The first half ended 31 to 7 with Athens in command.
The Plains girls defeated Nelsonville 2 to 0 in a hard fought final. Captain Wallace scored the only goal winning the silver loving cup donated by The Plains Athletic Association. Nelsonville earned a wall plaque for second place. The Plains boys then beat Middleport 25 to 17 with Hawk and Jerkins notable players.
In a preliminary game the Two Pairs and a Joker defeated Stewart Independent 33 to 9. E Carmichael led with 11 points, four field goals and three free throws, while B Pritchard and P Carmichael each added four baskets for eight. Montgomery and Norris scored Stewart's points.
Princeton fell to Cornel 30 to 20 in a decisive intercollegiate basketball championship game played tonight in Princeton New Jersey.
About 75 Pomeroy citizens who can qualify as boosters put in a couple of dollars each to fund a banquet and blowout for the Pomeroy High School basketball squad at the armory tomorrow evening. Roughly 100 people are expected at the festive event after the team’s garrison finish sparked townwide enthusiasm.
In spring training in New Orleans Luke Urban the former Boston College star shows as a solid catcher prospect for the Yankees Urban batted .310 last season for Buffalo in the International League and has impressed with his two sport background and athletic versatility.
Bernard Macfadden argues that disease cure and body building depend on cleaning the alimentary canal. He promotes drinking hot water on waking, two quarts available, starting with a half to one pint, with no nourishment, and adds spine exercises for strength.
In Hot Springs on March 14 traveling companion Mr One Punch O Gofty renounces revelry for pleasure. The scene features Babe Ruth, described as anemic and aloof, while other athletes seek conditioning amid hill climbs and bathhouse vapors. Reports joke about team boast and local real estate hype as all American League clubs, except the Athletics, are said to have men at the springs.
New York report outlines efforts to prevent William Tilden II from leaving American Olympic tennis via the player-writer rule. USTA officials convene to discuss prewritten articles and syndicate deals to appease Tilden and publishers while complying with league rules.
Rail schedule lists southbound trains No 2 at 11 25 am No 6 at 4 30 pm and No 10 at 8 00 pm from Athens daily. Northbound No 31 at 5 50 am No 33 at 10 45 am daily except Sunday No 37 to arrive south No 30 at 9 45 am No 32 at 4 00 pm daily except Sunday Eastbound No 21 46 No 52 and No 4 run with listed times around 5 00 pm and 8 15 pm on unspecified days.
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