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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1924

Page

2

Rays challenge to double distance races at Millrose Games

Ray runs 4500 meters in 4 08 and 4 26 mile two events planned for Millrose games. He faces a strong field including Erich Pundblad Lloyd Hahn Jimmy Colly Enck Wharton Wolters at 3 quarters of a mile and a mile and a half with rival Wille Goodwin Kay Baker and K M Brown. Success depends on whether the two races are held before or after the three quarters special and the time gaps between events.

David J. Watsh N.S New York Jose W. Kay Paris Ray Willie Goodwin Far West Pacific Coast Nray Erich Pundblad Lloyd Hahn Jimmy Colly Enck Penn State Wharton Chicago Wolters Iowa Jose Wille Goodwin Kay Baker K. M Brown Boston Hullman Maine Kay Iiay Jole Q d

Marty Kavanaugh Pro Cager In Old Detroit

Detroit recalls Marty Kavanaugh famed ex baseball star and Red Arrows guard. The strong defender and rebounder, nicknamed for his hard Ham set style, draws admiration in Detroit as a key midwest pro basketball figure who plays for fun as well as to win.

Marty Old Detroit Middle West Marty Kavanaugh Red Arrows Kavanaugh Cleveland Nick Altrock Marty Kavanaughs

Consensus picks four best outfielders in history

A survey of 30 baseball experts favors Fred Clarke Tris Speaker Ty Cobb Babe Ruth as the strongest all time outfield trio. The Boston Red Sox trifecta of Speaker Lewis Hooper is cited for throwing prowess but the consensus prefers Clarke Speaker Cobb Ruth as the top outfield.

Speaker Lewis and Hoor Boston Red Sox Lewis Hooper Boston Donie Bush Beme Hans Wagner Wagner Fred Clarke Tris Speaker Ty Cobb Babe Ruth John McGraw Hughey Jennings Connie Mack Frank Chance Clarke Griffith Fielder Jones Roush Keeler Clarke Cobb Ruth

Veteran stars weigh Sisler against Hal Chase at first base

The article debates whether George Sisler or Hal Chase ranks as the greatest first baseman in the American League. It notes Sisler’s eye injury may end his playing days with the St. Louis Browns, while praising Chase’s fielding, arm, and hitting .300 average. Veterans split on who is superior, suggesting a fifty fifty vote.

George Sister St. Louis Browns Sister Sisler George George Sisler Hal Chase Chase Ieddie Voster

Deng Named Top Big Ten Cage Star In Michigan tilt

Roy Deng of the University of Michigan rose in Western Conference spotlight after shifting to forward against Illinois in the Big Ten opener at Yost Field House. The senior from Mt. Clemens teamed with George Haggerty, scored two field goals, and added a foul shot as Michigan won by one point.

Ann Arbor Mich Roy Deng University of Michigan Deng Illinois Wolverines Yost Maize Blue George Haggerty Michigan Tilint Rai Mt. Clemens Last Sea Sen

Moran Leaves Centre for Bucknell Coaching Position

Coach Charley Moran leaves Centre College to coach Bucknell aided by stars Bo McMiltin Red Roberts and others. Centre reportedly allowed breaking a five year contract amid Eastern incentives. Moran’s departure may be felt by Centre while he faces new surroundings and audience, with Centre’s 1919 West Virginia upset noted as turning point.

Charley Moran Bo” McMiltin Red” Roberts Centre College Bucknell Centre Little Southern College University of West Virginia West Virginia Princeton Tigers

Yale Star Leads Intercollegiate Basketball Scoring

New York Jan 28 Pite of Yale topped the league scoring with 25 points in three games official averages released today Farerm of Columbia trailed by one point Yale player Pite edged ahead after three games amid college league standings and scoring tallies

New York Pite Ale de Ha Farerm Columbia

East colleges weigh unified umpire system for baseball

Eastern leading colleges consider a unified umpire system modeled after the majors. A veteran big league umpire would serve as chief, select and assign other umpires, and handle assignments for key games himself.

East

American oil millionaire Harry Panis Sinclair improves health

Harry Sinclair, noted American oil millionaire, showed improvement today as doctors reported his condition not serious. He had been slightly ill, and the update indicates a stabilization in his health.

Panis Harry, Sinclair

Centre Triumph Over Harvard In Historic 1021 Victory

Centre College records its most cherished win a 6 to 0 victory over Harvard in 1021 marking a historic performance against a renowned program. The historic game stands as a standout moment in Centre athletics and early college football lore.

Centre Harvard

McMillin Hero Of Harvard Victory And Coaching Rise

McMillin scored the lone touchdown to spark Harvard to victory. His standout afternoon earned him national All-America notice and a $5,000 yearly coaching salary at Centenary College in Shreveport Louisiana. He built a successful coaching career and is now chosen to succeed Moran.

Bo”" McMillin Harvard All-America Eleven Centenary College Shreveport McMillin Moran

Bucknell Scholar Moran Wins Noted Athletic Support

Bucknell University faces years of effort to secure Moran as a key athletic recruit. The article notes Moran's anticipated participation and the school's ongoing attempts to attract him amid continued interest.

Vanderbilt relative in Boston earns eight dollars a week

A Vanderbilt relative working in Boston for eight dollars weekly maintains a mansion and five butters. The note suggests money buys many possibilities with proper saving and disposition. Mugsy McGraw employs seventeen college boys on the Giants' payroll and Tex Rickard acknowledges early ties to James family relatives, linking to his later promotion career. Federal agents curb opium but a third major league has been announced.

Boston

European boxers end kissing habit among fighters

The article notes European contenders abolished kissing as a practice in boxing, while American fighters rarely kissed except Fred Fulton who spent much time on the canvas. It adds Miami news that pink tea lacks without Jack Dempsey and that some insist he cross the color line.

Fred Fulton Miami Jack Dempsey

French Government Issues Olympic Commemorative Stamps

Readers question if new postage stamps issued by the French government for the Olympic Games require licking. The piece notes the practice in past stamps and mentions modern changes in stamp adhesives.

National Day of Celebration for Simon Pure Amateurs

A national day of celebration for simon pure amateurs will be held next August. It is hoped that both of the boys attend. A Los Angeles hotel has installed a golf course where players have difficulty distinguishing the caddies from the dumb waiters.

Simon-Pure Amateurs Los Angeles

Indoor golf merits include accessible cracked ice and ginger ale

The piece notes redeeming aspects of indoor golf such as easy access to cracked ice and ginger ale, highlighting casual refreshments as a perk.

Question on What Hurts Our Fair Country More Than Cucumbers

A pithy quip asks what harms the nation more than cucumbers, inviting reflection on national issues and priorities. The phrase frames civic concerns in a humorous light, prompting readers to consider governance, economy, and unity.

Senator Walker urges national boxing head at banquet

New York January 28 Senator James J Walker urged a supreme head for boxing saying a commissioner of undoubted repute could save the sport from itself He compared boxing to baseball with Landis as its model and called for strong leadership amid reform bills at Albany.

New York Tottevine Landis James J. Walker Baseball Writers Will Hays Ats Augustus Thomas Walker Poxing Judse Landis Brooks New York State Albany

Ohio University Tops Cincinnati In Slow, Foul-Prone Tilt

Ohio University defeated Cincinnati 21 to 18 in a hard fought game. Ohio outshot and outpassed the Bearcats but fouls and missed shots hindered scoring, with Ohaffer and Herron leading Ohio and Klein starring for Cincinnati in a gritty showdown.

University of Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio University Queen City Ohio Cincinnati Grover Ohaffer Herron Beckworth Klein Cincinati

Horse dies as fire erupts near road in Medina

Dayton Eddy drives a sick horse toward a veterinary surgeon when a blaze bursts ahead, catching the animal in flames and causing its death. No further details available.

Medina Dayton Eddy

American skating champ to retire from competition

Thunberg of Finland, who dominated skating at the Olympic winter sports in Chamonix, was invited to compete in America while Charley Jewtraw said he would retire from competition. Jewtraw told IN S he had put on his skates for the last time after ten years of competitive skating.

Chamonix France Thunberg Finland America Charley Jewtraw Ace Jewtraw International

Speed skater Jewtraw Eyes Harvard Education Plan

The athlete reflects on setting world records in 100 and 220 yards and a half mile then forecasts prioritizing education over speed. He notes Harvard as a possible path and recalls Jewtraw winning the 600 event while losing other Olympic races.

Harvard portant@han Jewtraw Ican

Indoor golf schools expand in winter trend across Chicago area

Indoor golf schools multiply this winter as many professionals stay north rather than travel south. The Chicago program led by MacDonald, a famed links expert, runs one of the busiest and best in the country, drawing instructors from top courses.

S. Meany Ape Chicago MacDonald Siese Gunner

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