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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1923

Page

6

Revolt Moves In Pacific Coast League Shakeup

Port Sumter 1861 comparison as Pacific Coast League eyes open revolt against Judge Landis rule. McCarthy says minors feel humbugged and ready to break from structured baseball, with Sioux City seeking a new city for its franchise and Western League meeting looming to settle Sioux City issues and appoint umpires.

Davis J. Walsh New York Port Sumter Portland Ore Landis William H. McCarty John A. Heydler Pacific Coast League Federal League Coast League Eed Chink Mattick Sioux City Muskogee Okla Salina Hutchinson Kansas City Kan

Western League faces major shakeup ahead of 1923 season

St Joseph report says Western League clubs plan widespread changes before opening day. Omaha hires Ed Kenetchy as manager replacing Barney Burch. Des Moines names Johnny Corriden to manage. Wichita retains Howard Gregory as manager and rumors link Jack Fournier to a managing post. Tulsa Oilers under Jack Lelivelt promise strong showing. Denver Grizzlies led by Harry Gilbert. Oklahoma City and Des Moines pursue new material as teams overhaul rosters and leadership.

Kenneth Harris ST. Joseph Middle West Omaha Ed Kenetchy Fournier Tulsa Oilers Willl Jack Lelivelt Fred Wanderus Kansas City American Association Oklahoma City Denver Grizzlies Harry Gilbert Wichita Tona Oklahoma Simar Des Moines

National Boxing Association to discuss boxing laws

New York January 15. The National Boxing Association of America opens its annual meeting with plans to push boxing laws across states, defend titles, and set up a national registration system and central bureau. Delegates from 16 states and several foreign countries are expected. New York and Massachusetts will not participate.

New York National Boxing Association of America Connecticut Kentucky Ohio Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Montana Nebraska Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Wisconsin Arkansas Missouri Colorado California England France Cuba Australia New York Nor Massachusets

Ruhr coal deliveries to France Belgium barred

Essen reports the national coal commissioner prohibited coal deliveries to France and Belgium under the cash payment terms from the tentative Saturday agreement. The move blocks Ruhr coal shipments pending further action.

Essen France Belgium Ruhr National Coal Commissioner

Pulleyn Leads Columbia Hope to Intercollegiate Title

Bob V Pulleyn captain of Columbia University basketball aims to restore prestige after a tough football season. He is among the league’s top scorers and, with an experienced varsity, expects a strong run for the intercollegiate title.

Bob Pulleyn Columbia University Bob V Pulleyn Columbia Pulleyn

Walter Hagen Sets New Lakeside Course Record

Walter Hagen, the British Open champion, set a Lakeside Links course record of 68 at San Francisco in a best ball foursome. Paired with Joe Kirkwood, he and partner defeated Gene Sarazen and Jock Hutchinson by one up in 86 holes.

Walter Hagen Hagen San Francisco Joe Kirkwood Gene Sarazen Jock Hutchinson

Reb Russell Emerges as Lefty Slugger in Major League Return

Reb Russell of the Pittsburgh Pirates resurfaces as a strong hitting left hander after leaving pitching due to an arm injury. Once a top southpaw with the White Sox, he returns from the minors with Minneapolis and delivers a notable double header streak, including seven straight hits and three homers, gaining praise from veteran NL pitchers and drawing comparisons to Babe Ruth and George Sisler.

Babe Ruth Ruth George Sisler St. Louis Browns University of Michigan Sisler Browns Russell Chicago White Sox Russel Joe Cantilion Minneapolis Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Topcreer Bill Doak Bill Pertica Ed Pfeffer

Remarkable Pinch Hitting Across Three Games

The article recalls Cobb guiding pinch hitters Clarke Veach and Flagstead to key hits that tied games and aided Detroit and Philadelphia Athletics in a three day span. It notes managers risk and judgment in substitutions and praises those who deliver under pressure in crucial moments.

Cobb Clarke Veach Detroit Athletics Flagstead Philadelphia

Tomorrow home run in the shortest SR Wer

The fragment notes a tomorrow home run event and mentions an SR Wer, suggesting a brief sports play involving a named participant and timing. No clear teams or results are evident in the readable text.

Athens and John Hancock to clash in Armory Wednesday

Athens High meets John Hancock High at 7:30 P M Wednesday in the Armory with Kreiger refereeing. Athens coach Torrance plans a later game with Parkersburg High, postponed to February due to conference conflicts, as efforts seek a Columbus high school foe for Friday.

Athens John Hancock Armory Hancock Hughes Kreiger Torrance Athens High School Parkersburg Columbus

Girls discard rats in pompadours, styles shift.

A brief fashion note observes that women no longer wear rat fur adornments in pompadour hairstyles, signaling a change in styling trends.

Dempsey Praises Toughness While Strangler Lewis Hums Debate

In a hypothetical mixed match, Jack Dempsey says Lewis cannot trap him with his deadly headlock and favors a quick flurry of punches to end the bout. Lewis counters that Dempsey would not last a round once driven to the mat. The exchange invites reader speculation on a cross discipline clash.

Strangler Lewis Dempsey Lewis

Cragk Twirler Jake May Joins Yankees as Huggins Protege

New York January 13 Pitcher Jake May a prospect of Manager Miller Huggins is set to join the New York Yankees after a career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Coast League exploits. May led the Coast League with 85 wins nine losses 238 strikeouts and pitched 362 innings despite a shoulder injury making him Huggins trusted choice for 1922.

New York Jake May New York Yankees Miller Huggins May Huggins St. Louis Cardinals Yankees Cardinals Iuspzins Vernon Peaumont Texas

New government hospital at National Military Home opens

Dayton Ohio January 15 The $800000 government hospital at the National Military Home has been fully completed and will be opened for public inspection next Monday.

Dayton,o National Military Home

Cleveland Indians Fading From World Championship Status

New York. January 15. The Cleveland Indians, once a world champion club, face a rapid decline with few players remaining from 1920. Only Tris Speaker, Stanley Coveleskie, Steve ONeill, Bill Wambsganss, Joe Sewell, Larry Gardner, Jamieson, and Uhle stay in the majors. Four survivors linger, including Jim Bagby with the Pirates, Elmer Smith with the Yankees, George Burns with the Red Sox, and Joe Evans with the Washington club, as the team rebuilds.

New York Cleveland Indians Arry Tris Speaker Stanley Covelskie Steve O'Neill Bill Waimbsganss Joe Sewell Larry Gardner Jamieson Uhle Darling Speaker Coveiskie O’ Neill Battery Wamby Sewell Jim Bagby Pittsburgh Pirates Bagby Elmer Smith Yankees George Burns Red Sox Joe Evans Washington Clark Griffith

Career At Shortstop and Other Positions

A look at players who began at shortstop and later starred elsewhere. Eddie Collins, Joe Dugan, and Johnny Meln starred at multiple positions before finding their lasting roles. Collins became famed as a second baseman, Dugan showed prowl for multiple spots, and McInnes proved versatile after early struggles at short.

Thes Eddie Collins Joe Dugan Johnny Meln Collins Mack Columbia University McInnes Rhall Mass Athletics Holy Cross McInn

Lefty O'Doul Seeks Chance To Pitch For Boston

San Francisco January 13 Lefty O'Doul, traded from New York to Boston, objects to reports he will play outfield. The southpaw star wants a real pitching chance with the Red Sox and says he will try the outfield if offered no pitching opportunities. He recalls his 25 win coast season and seeks regular work under Frank Chance.

San Francisco Cal O’doul New York Americans Boston Red Sox Yankees Frank Chance Red Sox Boston New York Chance

Referee Solves Uncovered Situations in Play

The referee has sole discretion to decide on rule gaps during a game. He may call a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct by players or spectators even if not specified in the playing code.

Closely Guarded Play Makes Ball Possession Stand

A closely guarded player on the floor holds the ball while defenders close in, triggering the call and potential turnover as the action concentrates near the key.

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