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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1923
Page
6
Ohio Northern and Salem Set for Ohio Contests This Week
Coach Grover drills the Green and White for two key games Friday and Saturday. Ohio Northern visits Friday in the conference clash while Salem College of Salem W Va arrives Saturday unknown in strength. Captain Burkett Odaffer return tightens the lineup as Littler McCleary duel for guard spot and Dupler leads at left forward with Fisher Zonner and Pusey backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Warriors
Ohio Northern
O. U. Basketeers
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
Salem College of Salem
W. Va
Salem
Burkett
Odaffer
Ineup
Davis
Dozult
Littler
McCleary
Woodruff
Dolgs
Dupler
Herron
Cincinnati
U. of C
Fisher
Zonner
Freckles Pusey
Moore Skates to Outdoor Honors After Newburgh Triumph
Joe Moore of New York, international indoor champion, aims for outdoors glory this year after winning the one mile at Newburgh, N Y. He predicts challenging Joy McWhirter and William Steinmetz for top honors in skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moore
New York
Newbrugh
N. Y
Moore
Joy McWhirter
William Steinmetz
Prep Players Make Varsity at Flgin High School
Paul B. Church a former Purdue star turns out football players at Pigin Hi High School. The 1920 Flgin team all members earned college football success, led by Farwick who starred at guard for West Point last season and earned all eastern mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Church
Formeer
Purdue University
Pigin
Church
Farwick
West Point
Mickey Walker Knocks Out Latzo in First Title Defense
Philadelphia boxing scene reports Mickey Walker champion welterweight scoring a knockout on Steve Latzo of Hazelton in the first night’s bout. Latzo falls in the third round as Walker proves his status with a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latzo
K. O
Philadelphia
Mickey Walker
Steve Latzo
Hazelton
Ohio soldiers basketball schedule outlines guard unit tour
Misunderstandings at local guard headquarters over the Ohio soldiers basketball season. Athens Company J was to make a two game trip with Marietta and Zanesville on January 19 and 20. Marietta now to visit January 22. February brings a regiment wide tournament at Columbus with a cup awarded to the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Soldiers
Athens Company J
Marietta
Zanesville
Columbus
Sarazen Likely to Enter British Open at Troon
In New York on January 16 reports say Gene Sarazen the national open champion plans to travel to Troon England in June to compete in the British open championship despite unclear opposition from Briar Cliff Lodge club directors who recently signed him to a lucrative contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gene Sarazen
Troon
England
Briar Cliff Lodge
Sarazen
Last Night's Fights Across Cities Reported
Boxing action from Detroit Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati East Chicago Louisville New York Brooklyn Staten Island Rochester and more. Notable results include Burman over Smith Loughran over Greb plus Welling Spenser and Mascott wins and several draws and knockouts across ten rounds or fewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Joe Burman
Midget Smith
Pete McClockey
Pete Chaike
Pittsburgh
Harry Greb
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Kil Williams
Young Montreal
Providence
Cincinnati
Speedy Sparks
Charley Rogers
Chicago
Silver Shower" Siler
Happy” Heath
Namilton
Jimmy Sansone
Tommy O'Toole
Oscar Koff
Rustle Russell
Earl Ritchter
Ferraris
East Chicago
Bud Taylor
Pat Moore
Louisville
Frankie Jones
Mickey Forkins
Buck O’brien
Johnny Lucas
Terre Haute
New York
Denny Lee
Billy Mascott
California
Brooklyn
Joe Welling
Bert Spencer
Staten Island
Clem Johnson
Rough House Ware
Rochester
Chubby Grown
Lightwight
Willie Herman
Paterson
Shortest circuit swat I ever saw in baseball
A reminiscence of a Washington game about 15 years ago where a wind driven foul ball defied expectations. Howard Wakefield missed the play as the ball struck near him, bounced back to the stand, and Williams claimed it was a fair hit after umpire Tim Hurst ruled it fair. The scene ends with a note on the upcoming amusing situation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandstand
Washington
Howard Wakefield
Cleveland
Tim Hurst
Tim
Babe Ruth
Wakefield
Hurst
Penalty for Timeout Requests in Opponent Ball Out of Bounds
The rule states no time out should be granted when the ball is in possession of the opposing team out of bounds. A referee may call a foul for delaying the game.
Forfeited game ends 2 to 0 after referee decision
With one minute remaining and one team up 20 to 17, the opposing team leaves the floor over a referee ruling. The match is ruled forfeited and the final score is recorded as 2 to 0.
Time limit for after dribble in play remains unrestricted
There is no time limit after a player completes a dribble before passing or shooting. The choice is governed by guarding pressure and the player's judgment. If closely guarded, the player with the ball determines the next move based on defense and opportunity.
Powell Rules After Nine Strikes to Save Train
Bobby Wallace recalls an incident in Philadelphia when Jack Powell faced Tim Hurst on a Saturday. Powell walked the first three batters to fill the bases then struck out the next three batters to reach the train in North Philadelphia on time, sparking laughter among Philadelphia players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Powell
Tim Hurst
Philadelphia
Bobby Wallace
Chicago Cubs
Philly
New York
North Philadelphia
Powell
Tim
Athletics
Hurst
Express
Jack
Ball Handling Rule Cited for Immediate Pass After Dribble
A brief note states players should pass the ball immediately after finishing a dribble. The guideline emphasizes quick distribution to maintain offense and prevent turnover opportunities for opponents.
Out of Bounds Ball: Five Second Limit Rule
A player putting the ball in play from out of bounds may not hold the ball for more than five seconds. If the five seconds expire, the ball is awarded to the opponent at the same out of bounds spot.
Cannefax Defeats Mauponne in Chicago Billiards Match
Bob Cannefax of New York defeated Pierre Mauponne of Chicago with ease in a three cushion billiard exhibition last night. The score stood 50 to 28 as Cannefax displayed a splendid stroke throughout the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bob Cannefax
New York
Pierre Mauponne
Cannefax
Woman to Be Honored by Athletic Union in New Plan
New York January 16. Mrs Jessie L Paton a former track star is named the first woman handicapper chosen for women's track and field events by the Amateur Athletic Union under a plan to increase female control of women's athletics. She is president of the Morningside Women's Athletic Club of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jessie L. Paton
Amateur Athletic Union
Paton
Morningside Women's Athletic Club of
Golf’s rise from boyhood play to lasting sport
The piece traces golf’s growth from a boyhood game to a serious pursuit, noting junior memberships, family fourball matches, and famous players like Bobby Jones and Perry Adair. It argues for early foundation in boyhood golf while contrasting with more strenuous youth sports. It also reports Oscar Nelson’s bid to join the boxing world’s leadership and his defense of integrity after tough bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Jones
Perry Adair
New York
Oscar
Nelson
Judge Landis
Tex O’rourkes
National Boxing Association of America
Joe Gans
Aurelio Herrera
Week of Prayer Service At Presbyterian Church
Coach Douglas Torrance of Athens High School leads the meeting at seven with the theme The Church Universal. Prof. Atkinson and Rev Bond speak briefly. Dr Gamertsfelder of the University Philosophy department spoke last night on conditions in the industrial political and religious world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Torrance
Athens High School
Church Universal
Atkinson
Bond
Gamertsfelder
Philosophy
University
Keeler’s enduring record of 200-hit seasons tops history
Wee Willie Keeler set an enduring standard with eight straight seasons of 200 or more hits from 1894 to 1901. His low in that streak was 211, peaking at 248, a mark that stood as a league record until Rogers Hornsby reached 250. Ty Cobb achieved many feats but not this exact sustained hitting pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Frisch
New York Giants
Ifrisch
Collins
Frisch
Bresnahan
Mathewson
Sisler
Jajoile
Lajoie
Wee Willie Keeler
Keeler
Rogers Hornsby
Ty Cobb
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Momn BI
Yrot
Jennings
Hugh Jennings
Roger Bresnahan
Christy Mathewson
George Sisler
Carry Lafote
Frankie Firscl
Hans Wapner
Tris Speaker
Willie Keeler
I’riseh
Ile
Wagner
Cobb
Speaker
Wheeler
Hughey Jennings
Eredis
Iowa
Bears Brennan
Floyd Johnson
Inset
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Brennan
Lash
Ome Bealeton
West
Gay ST
Sam M. Johnson
Write Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Columbus, Ohio
Iba
NBA
Johnny
TRST
Athletic. Union
Eddie
Staci
Stack
By “‘Chick’’ Evans
Butte
Mont
Herrera
Battler
Gans
Presbyterian Church
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