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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1923
Page
6
Davis J. Walsh reports in the sports section that Anlard advances seven lanes eastward to observe Mk Dempsey. The note highlights a noted matchup and implies action in progress.
The piece reports Jess Willard, forty, en route to New York for a potential return bout with Sam Dempsey for the world heavyweight crown. It notes public interest hinges on Willard proving himself with top opponents, amid cross state boxing rules and age restrictions affecting mid career fights.
The article notes injuries as turning points for pitchers like Joe Bush Carl Mays Urban Faber and Red Shocker. After setbacks they adapted with new grips and tactics, using brains and mixing deliveries to regain effectiveness and extend careers.
Major league clubs have two days to transfer players to the minor leagues under the old agreement. On January 10 the new system begins in which players sold to the minors would be subject to the draft. Anticipation grows that Pacific Coast, American, and National Leagues along with other circuits may resist the plan and retaliations could follow.
Chicago hosts a 1500 point match between Jake Schaefer and Roger Conti with 500 point segments. Schaefer is the favorite to win and earn a right to challenge Willie Hoppe, current holder of the world title.
Paris reports Petit Parisien calls for France to weigh settling war debts despite earlier presses urging cancellation.
The cry for codified college wrestling rules grows as current AAU codes differ on bout time holds and scoring. Illinois notes rising interest with 600 plus in 1920s enrollment and says wrestling should stay amateur. A unified system is urged to ease interregional competition and financial viability.
The essay argues that while companionship on the links is valuable, ambitious golfers need solitary practice to train muscles and automate correct shots. It warns against overreliance on momentary inspiration in matches and stresses a settled method, regular isolated sessions, and tempered judgment to conquer self faults.
William K. Battle aged 19, described as a negro, was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of February 11 for the murder of Mrs. Eleanor Brigham in Newark New Jersey.
The Senate today passed the second deficiency appropriation bill carrying a total of 74,925,009 dollars.
Federal prohibition agents detained more than 100 patrons for two hours during an inquiry into the homes they were given after raiding the Sharon Inn, a read house. The episode followed the investigation into the authenticity of the properties provided to patrons.
By Bob Dorman New York Jan Doctors restored Jack Zivic's injured right arm after a dislocation that threatened his boxing career. He endured hospital rehab and grueling training then passed a five round test against Dick De Sanders in Pittsburgh, proving the arm's strength and his readiness for a lightweight title run.
The account describes Eddie Collins facing a hitting slump with the Chicago White Sox. He maintains composure and uses a light fungo bat to hit a ball into the right-field bleachers, sparking a turnaround as he later posts multiple hits and finishes the season strong. The piece notes slumps are common in baseball and highlights Collins unusual remedy.
Cardinal manager Branch Rickey contemplates trading veteran Jacques Fournier after six National League clubs refuse to waive him back to the minors. Ongoing talks with Baltimore for Jim Boley stall as clubs maintain waivers.
Cleveland outfielder Joe Evans was traded to Washington for outfielder Frank Brower. Evans will play third base with the Nationals.
Irish Johnny Curtin and Jack Sharkey square off in a 12 round New Jersey bout tonight at Jersey City as Curtin aims to secure a world title shot against Joe Lynch. The card builds to a potential title eliminator with the winner poised for top prize.
Major league owners and managers press a plan to ban golf during the season due to interference with baseball. The Yankees and Americans are cited for heavy golf involvement, with pitchers and stars reportedly playing 18 or more holes, affecting readiness for games as the pennant race tightens.
Miss Ida Schnall, noted athlete, endures Manhattan Beach snow in a bathing suit while executing a daily dozen exercises. She is pictured wrist-deep in snow beside the ocean completing a hand-stand as wintry blasts sweep the shore.
Clarence Rowland, formerly Chicago White Sox manager, has become an umpire. He will work in the American League next season and may face the same heated disputes he once directed at officials.
Ed Walsh, former White Sox pitcher, tried umpiring last year and quit midseason due to jeers. The piece recalls Clarence Rowland, a bush league manager who led the White Sox to a pennant and a world series in 1917, and notes his nickname the husher.
New York reports describe the Pacific Coast League as a major money engine, with players sold for sums like 120000 at San Francisco and 75000 at Portland, as over 750000 in transfers flowed from the majors to the Coast League this year, and stars returning East labeled New.
A humorous note on a player losing direction and accidentally scoring for the opposition. The feature calls such a miscue a penalty, illustrating how a bone headed move benefits the other team.
The ball must be tapped by jumpers who rise from within their half of the circle. If a tapped ball is touched by a non jumper, the throw is repeated and both players must jump and try to tap again under penalty of delay foul. Feet must stay in the jumper's half. stepping on an opponent or feigning interference is not permitted.
Players may jump from center or other spots without a fixed facing requirement. As a rule, they keep their eye on their own basket to position themselves for a quick tap and best advantage.
Elyria Ohio January 5 1905 Lorain county sees A I Webber serve as common pleas judge and his son Lawrence W Webber as county prosecuting attorney marking a unique father son succession in local government.
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