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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
8
Fragmentary text mentions Schmidt and Varney in a dispute connected to a market or catche. The fragment references rates, a catch, and a potential fault or failure. Context is unclear, but individuals Schmidt and Varney appear central to a market related issue.
The fragmentary text records a terse note about a raid and associated persons or groups. Names and places are unreadable in the OCR, but the item preserves a single event with minimal context and no clear outcomes.
New York reports Jess Willard must defeat an eligible challenger in a preliminary bout to earn a world heavyweight title rematch. Tex Rickard aims to protect profits and will select a convincing opponent to showcase Willard before any Dempsey rematch. Rickard controls Willard’s venue and fight fate in this boycotted era of boxing.
In New York a meeting of leading coaches rejected most rule reforms after praising last season’s football. Concepts to settle ties included using first downs as winners and mid field three down drives for a possible extra point, but none gained support.
Athens high school opens its new year schedule at the armory with Canal Winchester arriving at 4 15 pm for a 7 15 pm start following a preliminary between Kappa Sigma Pi and Canaanville high school Kreiger officiates both games and is expected to handle a tough main event as Athenians fight stiff opposition Mutt is slated to start at center with Kaylor and Davis possibly at forwards Algeo available for relief guards McConahey Watkins Shafer McKinley Devlin and Gibbs listed in various guard/forward roles
The article explains that captains cannot supersede personal foul rules and urges referees to enforce them. It notes time-out usage remains, with any unused time-outs carrying into extra periods as a continuation of the second half.
Pitts burgh players are due in Cleveland today to play a pair of games against the Cleveland sextet, the first contest slated for tonight at a local arena. The visit marks a rivalry tilt between the two clubs as fans prepare for the back to back matchups.
Allan Sotheron, released by Cleveland, was once hailed as a potential great pitcher. His career faltered due to temperament and nerves, especially over bunts, leading to erratic outings and a rapid decline after early promise.
In 1927 Cleveland clinched the national amateur title with a star lineup and new talent, making prospects for the season appear strong.
The headquarters basketball team of the 87th division, based in Chillicothe, seeks games with Hocking valley teams. Managers say the well uniformed squad guarantees a clean, fast contest led by J. W. Richardson of the Armory at 17 East Main Street.
Ten bouts are booked for the Moose hall show in Cleveland tonight. Six out of town amateurs will participate in the event, which features a ten fight card.
The piece praises Schaefer as a top thinker among players and recounts a disputed baserunning incident where Schaefer repeatedly returned to bases during a double play sequence. Milan tried to score but was out at the plate amid umpire uncertainty and onlookers' protests. Tomorrow highlights shift to great pitching.
The season saw 524 AL home runs with 59 players in 100+ games. Five regulars failed to hit a home run: Ernie Johnson White Sox Muddy Ruel Boston Bill Wambsganss Cleveland Bassler Detroit Mulligan Chicago. Bassler led with 121 games but had 0 homers and only 14 doubles while batting over .300. Eddie Collins and Stuffy McInnis each went homerless. Zach Coal is noted among the few with a single round-tripper.
Chicago Illinois veteran umpire Hank ODay recalls Willie Keeler who died New Year Day as the most difficult batter to call against. He praises Keeler as a wondrous hitter with uncanny judgment and a rare eye guiding him to bunts and place hits, noting his short grip and center bat hold.
The article recalls a 1900s game where Schaefer of Washington stole second on the second ball, triggering a rules change. Milan stood on third and Schaefer on first as Washington sought a tying run late in the game against Chicago.
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