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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1926

Page

2

Suzanne Lenglen quits Riviera for mountain retreat

Nice reports Suzanne Lengien seeks a mountain refuge for nerves and private worries after a grueling match with Helen Wills. If no Riviera rematch occurs, Lenglen may meet Wills at the French Championships or Wimbledon, with Wills showing improved form since their last meeting.

Nice France Suzanne Lengien Riviera Moéturtains Helen Wills Miss Wills Mile Lenglen Mile Lenglen Suzanne California Milo Lenglien Mlle Susanne St. Cloud Wimbledon Helen Willis Mrs. Sattherwaite Sattherwaite Bristol Beaulia Wills

Junior High Apology Over Basketball Score Confusion

The Athens Junior High School basketball program apologizes to Guysville and Glouster for an error in the game report. The correct teams named were Jacksonville and Amesville Senior Highs and Glouster Junior High, with Guysville Juniors credited for the win by the second team.

Athens Guysville Glous Jacksonville Amesville Glouster

Real Champs Paul Berlenbach and Harry Greb Clash in Ring

Two boxing icons Berlenbach light heavyweight champion and Greb king of the middleweights are described as crowd wearers who stay busy with constant action. The piece contrasts their activity with other reigning champions in the sport.

Paul Berlenbach Harry Greb Paul Harry

All Grid Stars Purdue Football to Basketball Stars Shine

Purdue features Sprad Mag Taube and Harreson as top light in basketball alongside standout three sport athletes Spraching near Big Ten scoring lead. The excerpt highlights multi sport prowess and star trio across teams.

Purdue Sprad- Mag Taube Harreson Spraching

Pole Vaulter Harrington Emerges as Hoff Challenger

May Push Hoff Notre Dame has uncovered Harrington a pole vaulter who may challenge Charley Hoff for indoor honors. Harrington cleared 13 feet 8 inches the other day and is expected to improve before outdoor season arrives.

Hoff Notre Dame Harrington Charley Hoff

Carlson has a strong 1925 season with the Phillies

Harold Carlson, Phillies pitcher, posted one of his best seasons in 1925 with 18 wins and 14 losses. He tied for the team lead in shutouts with four alongside Vance and Laque, and finished strong with several late season performances including two three hitters and a four hitter against the Giants.

Hiladelphia Harold Carlson Phillies Vance Laque Carlson Giants

Brooklyn Queens marathon showcases seasoned distance runners

Fifty five veterans start in the Brooklyn Queens twenty mile marathon as the thirteenth regiment games highlight the afternoon. Notables include Frank Wendling of Buffalo an Olympic team member Al Michaelson and Billy Kennedy of Port Chester Harry Parkinson of Brooklyn Fred Wachsmuth of New York Harry Goslin of Boston and William Grover of Canada Will list Willie Ritola Allan Helffrich Gilbert Holland Russel Payne Louis Clark Chet Bowman Willie Plant Day Dodge Eddie Kirby among many others competing during the marathon events.

New York Brooklyn -Queens Thirteenth Regiment Frank Wendling Buffalo al Michaelson Billy Kennedy Portchester N. Y Harry Parkinson Brooklyn Fred Wachsmuth Harry Goslin Boston William Grover Willie Ritola Allan Helffrich Gilbert Holland Canada Russel Payne Louis Clark Chet Bowman Willie Plant Day Dodge Eddie Kirby

Eastern Intercollegiate League scoring leaders led by Loeb

Carl Loeb of Princeton resumes the lead in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball league scoring with 52 points. Red Laub of Columbia is the runner up with 47 points.

New York Carl Loeb Princeton Red” Laub Columbia

Golf Course At City College Of New York Draws Crowds

A newly established golf course at the College of the City of New York has become so popular that many students are refused admission due to limited facilities. Herman McCarthy oversees instruction with two evenings of indoor lessons weekly and outdoor sessions planned at Flatbush Golf Club for the rest of the semester.

New York College of the City of Herman McCarthy Flatbush Golf Club

Poor Sports Accusations Hit Lenglen in February

Mlle Lenglen reports anonymous letters from the United States accusing her of poor sportsmanship. A New York mailed note from February 9 asks why she will not be beaten by Miss Wills soon, reflecting tensions as the famed tennis player is accused in a charged tone.

Nice Mlle. Lengfen United States International News Service New York Miss Wills America

Franklin Heralded as Radio of His Day by Lecturer

A lecturer described Benjamin Franklin as the radio of his era, noting his almanac was the only usable evening recreation available at the time.

Benjamin Franklin Bellefontaine Examiner

Keegan Leads Notre Dame Basket Team Into Title Push

Dr. George Keegan of Minnesota, now coaching Notre Dame, has built a strong basketball squad aiming at state and western titles. The team, 14 of 15 starts, faces Franklin College on Feb 27 in a pivotal game. Notre Dame, with a new gym, has defeated Iowa Minnesota Northwestern Illinois and Kansas Aggies among others.

Outh Bend Ind George Keegan Minnesota Notre Dame University Keegan Notre Franklin College Franklin Iowa Eaota Northwestern Ilinois Mercer Geo Kansas Aggies Detroit Wabash Five Madgan Ldeochad Valparaiso University

Amesville and New Marshfield Split Championship Games

Amesville girls defeated New Marshfield 13 to 10 in the girls game while New Marshfield boys beat Amesville 16 to 12. Amesville lineup included Lindcott Allison Wilson Malpus Jago Smith Wooley Wilson. Amesville boys featured Eckard White O Neal Brill King Gardner Jones.

Amesville New Marshfield Chauncey Amesesville Pearl Lindcott Navada Allison Esther Wilson Julia Malpus Caroline Jago Lydia Smith Mabel Jago Eleanor Wooley Alice Wilson Harold Eckard Cecil White Donald O'Neal Lawrence Brill George King Albert Gardner Virgil Jones

Pirates Begin Spring Training Route To Paso Robles

Pirates vanguard led by Manager Bill McKechnie and Secretary Sam Drey set out from Pittsburgh to Paso Robles California for spring training with a small group of pitchers and catchers joining noted battery men.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bill McKechnie Sam Dreyfuss Rockey Battery Paso Robles Calif

Juniors Wary of Chauncey Clash After Marietta Defeat

AHS juniors, bruised but undaunted after a 26-18 loss to Marietta, prepare to meet Chauncey on Tuesday at the local high school gym. The Class B county tournament looms this weekend in the college gym, and Chauncey seeks top honors.

Marietta Chauncey Wolfe Bacon Babe” Ruth Strickland Dalton Andrews Carmichael Tom Sherlock Faubion

Hubbard Shines Outdoors After Indoor Slump

DeHart Hubbard, a renowned Black athlete, has struggled in indoor sprints this winter but displays stronger form outdoors. The narrative notes his recent defeats indoors and his improved performance in outdoor events, highlighting a shift in form and potential.

DeHart Hubbard Hubbard

Former Tennessee coach honored by Ohio University lettermen

Ohio University lettermen who played under Mark B. Banks presented him a wristwatch on the Ohio gym floor before the Tennessee versus Ohio game. Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry led the circle, joined by R. W. Finsterwald and others. A dinner followed at the Country Club with eighteen former lettermen in attendance.

Ohio University Mark B. Banks University of Tennessee Ohio Gymnasium Tennessee Blaine R. Goldsberry Earl C. Kreiger Gus White B. T. Grover FE. S. Finsterwald R. C. Hess R. W. Finsterwald A. B. Wells T. W. Craig C. O. Pickering George C. Parks Fred Beckler W. H. Logan Don C. Peden C. W. Roach R. S. Wood Harry C. Beckley E. C. Schloss Mr. Banks

Not So Great Start for Jess Petty in Big League Debut

Not So Good Jess Petty of the Dodgers didn’t do well in his initial big league season last year, winning and losing nine games. In 1924 Petty was with Indianapolis and ranked near the top of the American Association. Great things were expected of him at Brooklyn but he could not get any better than an even break.

Jess Petty Dodgers Petty Indianapolis Brooklyn

Seeks Late Dad's Laurels

World famous wrestler known as the Strangler Lewis seeks to pass on mat knowledge to Frank Gotch's son as he trains to carry on the wrestling legacy. The article notes the lineage and training connection between Lewis and Gotch's family.

Lewis Frank Gotch Frank Gotch, JR Hol “Strangler Gotch Frank Jr

Tygers Seek Early Recognition From Baseball Experts

Detroit Tygers struggle for preseason notice as analysts overlook the team this year. Local fans look for breakout performances and key players to lift the squad.

Detroit Tygers

Ty Cobb Views Clash Over One Two Three Class

The remark notes that Ty Cobb is not included in the discussion about a one two three class and acknowledges Cobb would hold a different perspective on the matter.

Ty Cobb

Willard’s Ring Regime Ends After 12 Years

Willard began his long ring regime in 1911 and it ended twelve years later when tirpo brought it to a close.

Willard Tirpo

Pomeroy Kiwanis Club Plans Reorganization Meeting

Pomeroy and Middleport Kiwanis members will gather at the K of P hall on Tuesday for a reorganization meeting. Speakers from Kiwanis international and from Athens Parkersburg and Point Pleasant will attend. No meetings have been held since before Christmas.

K. of P. Hall Pomeroy Pomeroy-Middleport Kiwanis Club International Organization Athens Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Local visitors and social calls reported across towns

Frank Bolton of Albany spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knopp. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Skidmore were visitors at Athens, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Homerscank have returned from a several days visit at Columbus. Mrs. lL. A. Fulcher, Mrs. Ernest Grimes and Mrs. Ernest Agee were visitors at Gallipolis recently.

Frank Bolton Albany Frank Knopp A. H. Skidmore Athens Homerscank Columbus Ll. A. Fulcher Ernest Grimes Ernest Agee Gallipolis

Visitors and Relatives Gather in Local Town

Lawrence Fick of Columbus visits relatives in the area. Eula Allen of Cincinnati spends the weekend with her parents on Laurel street. Mrs. John Hite of Pomeroy visits with friends at Nelsonville. Betty Mandry of Glouster stays with the Garland sisters in Minersville. Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Price and infant visit relatives from Columbus. Mrs. William Griffith of Columbus visits sister J. L. Fauber and other relatives. Mrs. Charles Bartles returns home to Parkersburg ending visit.

Lawrence Fick Columbus Eula Allen Cincinnati James A. Allen Laurel Street John Hite Pomeroy Nelsonville Betty Mandry Glouster Ethel Clara Garland Minersville Rollin Price William Griffith J. L. Fauber Charles Bartles Parkersburg

Week's Visit of Mildred Fisher with Local Family

Mildred Fisher spent the weekend with relatives here before returning to Columbus. She was hosted by her daughter Mrs Mark Roller and family, while George Schaaf, an O S A student, also visited with his parents Mr and Mrs John Schaaf.

Mark Roller Mildred Fisher Columbus George Schaaf John Schaafere

Dazzy Vance Sets NL Lead With 10 Batters Hit

Dazzy Vance of Brooklyn struck out 10 batters during the 1925 season the most by any National League pitcher.

Dazzy Vance Brooklyn

Question Box Answers Amateur Sports Inquiries

Readers can send questions on baseball football boxing or other sports to the 614 Worth Building address. The column promises an answer via mail if a stamped self addressed envelope is included otherwise questions will be answered in the column.

Maddan Foster Lawrence Perry

Spears Throws Fifty Yard Pass for Vanderbilt TD

William Spears of Vanderbilt connected on a fifty yard forward pass to Sanders for a touchdown against Tennessee in the 1925 football season.

William Spears Vanderbilt Sanders Tennessee

Average Salary of Major League Ball Players

The question returns an uncertain figure as no club books are accessible. The response notes that the average pay is higher than in the past, but provides no precise number or source.

Dempsey Could Face Tunney and Wills If He Keeps Clean

The reply states Dempsey could fight Tunney and Wills this year if he remains a clean liver without handicaps. The answer notes his personal discipline supports two possible bouts.

Dempsey Tunney and Wills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen LOEB Fills College George Keogan Inew Marshfield AHS The Battery & Electric Co E. State St Dainty Dorothy Cleaners McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union ST Dad Ant. ME Bonde Kying Brick ARB Association Wesey the Mutual Home and Savings Association East Washington St Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Luis Firpo Toledo Kansas Kiwanis Club Middleport Pomeroy Bend Briefs Buckeye Buckeye State Buildings and Loan West Gray Columbus, O. What Florsheim Shoe Florsheim MR. Pottinger Lostro Logan's Book Store Beckley
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