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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
6
A fragmented note references selecting teams and a blue year theme across the conference. Details are unreadable, but the core idea centers on choosing participants for a program or event within the league.
In a wide look at boxing futures, Tommy Gibbons is discussed as a possible opponent for Jack Dempsey after Greb's decisive win over Gibbons. Readers are reminded that size is debated, with Johnson and Wills also named as contenders, while Greb’s skill cements his dominance.
The US major league team led by Herbert H. Hunter left Japan for China and the Philippines after six successful weeks in Japan. They won all but one game, praising Japanese players and coaches for improving Tokio College pitchers and native shortstops. Viscount Shibusawa and others call the visit diplomatically valuable, forging American friendships.
unreadable fragmentary text describes a baseball game with pitching and fielding notes, mentions players named Carrigan and Arrigan, and references a first inning and late game events but lacks coherent detail.
Reno report says Walter Johnson plans to play a seventeenth season with the Washington Senators in 1925. Johnson echoed remarks by FE Roberts that he is wanted and would continue, despite rumors this could be his last year. He notes long service and plans to stay with the club.
By Martha Ellen Case's will the Salvation Army will receive property valued at 56 900 and cash. At her death she owned nearly 9000 acres of land and other property totaling about 50 000. Norman Clary, her only living relative, is expected to contest the will.
General De Goutte, commander of the Franco-Belgian army in the Rhineland, vows to break Germany’s will and impose their own. He contrasts the German army with the Prussian, calls for moderation not weakness, and warns patience has limits.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association introduces five districts and two class divisions, A for schools with 300 plus students and B for smaller schools. State winners will be decided at Columbus on March 9 and 19 after sectional finals, with Ohio University hosting the Southeastern division tournament in Delaware and a new $250,000 gym planned for next season.
Ten years back Jack Barry starred at short for the great Terry. Turner neared career end with Cleveland while Ray Chapman rose then. Terry has been out of the majors for years. Chapman later died from a pitched ball by Carl Mays.
Detroit slugger Harry Heilmann, 1921 AL batting champion, pursues national handball glory. A veteran handballer praised his form, saying he can stack up with the best in national matches of the future. The Californian is the subject of the compliment and the rising cross-sport goal.
Heinie Wagner of Pittsburg and George McBride of Washington are highlighted stars, while Bobby Wallace of St. Louis faces Father Time. Donie Bush, Detroit and Washington manager, plans to play utility this season. Buck Weaver stars at short for Chicago and Roger Peckinpaugh excels for New York in a brisk early season showcase.
Johnny Weavan and Pex Inpaugh show promise as new major leaguers. Gallo way and Riga emerge as stars for Philadelphia and Detroit respectively, aiding the AL shortstop situation. Walter Gerber becomes a Browns standout while Joe Sewell faces a rough season yet retains potential. Peck, Scott, and Ernie Johnson headline veterans whose games improve with age.
The article notes the American League lacks a lineup of shortstops matching the top talent from a decade ago, suggesting it will be many years before comparable players emerge.
In New York a light heavyweight title bout pits defending champion Greb against challenger Tommy Lou Ghlan from Philadelphia. Betting favors Greb at three to one as the bout is held tonight.
Golf star Long Jim Barnes adds another motivation to beat rivals Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen in pursuit of major titles. The remark underscores Barnes willingness to claim leadership in the era of top pros.
George Sisler, in 1922 with the Browns, broke Ty Cobb records by hitting safely in 41 straight games and led the American League in batting while earning MVP honors. He posted a .4197 average across 63 games with 17 hitless appearances, and his power against Cleveland pitchers highlighted a remarkable year.
St Louis January 30 Baseball fans and writers quote Branch Rickey praising Rogers Hornsby. Rickey calls Hornsby the greatest fielding second baseman and among the best overall, ranking him above legends like Lajoie Collins and Evers.
In a column by Davis J. Walsh the Baseball Players Union is urged to focus on eliminating suspicion around the game. The piece cites past scandals and praises disclosures by Leslie Mann while warning against obstructive or destructive tactics that could harm the sport’s public support.
Lou North of the St. Louis Browns pitched in 53 games last season, more than any other major league pitcher, but only four of those games were complete contests. He logged 153 innings with 10 wins and 3 losses, serving primarily as a relief pitcher while others stretched to longer appearances.
Abraham Attell Goldstein of New York out pointed Michael Moran of Pittsburgh in ten rounds in Pittsburgh. Jack McAuliffe stopped Hugh Walker of Kansas City in the third round in Detroit. Arlos Fanning of Kansas City KO’d George Wallace of New York. George Chaney KO’d Frankie Rice in Baltimore in one round. Alex Novekky outpointed Silver Showyer Siler in Cincinnati over ten rounds. Babe Herman won a 12 round decision over Willie Wohler in Brooklyn. Charley McKenna of New York won a 12 round decision over Gipsy Daniels in New York.
Vic reports Athens high prepares for Nelsonville after a close loss to Zanesville. Nelsonville, with last year’s lineup, trains hard with a long friendship among players. Ted Cowan shows improvement as Torrence fine tunes the squad. Athens girls also schedule a Sunday game against Nelsonville before the boys game.
John A Heydler said the National League has no quarrel with Charley Herzog and will not reopen the case despite lingering doubts about an old baseball scandal. Herzog's health clearance was already issued.
A gun battle in Corbin Kentucky left Hayden a Special policeman and Jesse Barker a railway employee dead. Barker's brother and Carl Day of London Kentucky were wounded in the exchange. The incident occurred today and involved local residents.
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