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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1924

Page

6

Ohio University basketball aims to rebound after upset loss

Ohio University men’s basketball, led by Coach Grover, reflects on a tough 71 66 defeat at St Xavier and eyes upcoming games against Denison and Hiram. The team emphasizes recovery, asserts no injuries, and plans tighter practice as conference race tightens with Cincinnati era teams looming.

Cimderett Wiffer Mavier College Cimetanati St. Mavier Cincincat Cincinnati Mavier Ofio Matier Navier Ohio Mevier Ohio University Eason Wesleyan Cimeinnafi Xaster Wetern Denison Denisoniana Granville Grover Yham St. Xavier

Olympics team candidates set for Millrose finale in New York

In New York the Millrose Association two day meet closes with many Olympic track and field hopefuls. Joie Ray Bob McAlister Vernon Ascher Deke Wolters H W Fitch Jake Driscoll Dick Landon Hal Osborne Leroy Brown Loren Murchison Boots Lever Allen Helfrich Wanzer Ralph Hills Patrick McDonald Tom Campbell Jimmy Connolly Ray Baker K F Brown compete. Ray seeks comeback after a slow start while June faces a star field in the mile and a half and may run the three quarters. New records could fall in these events and the running high jump with Osborne Brown and Landon in the mix.

New York Millrose Atheltic Association Joie Ray Bob McAlister Vernon Ascher Deke Wolters H. W. Fitch Jake Driscoll Dick Landon Hal Osborne Leroy Brown Loren Murchison Boots Lever Allen Helfrich Wanzer Ralph Hills Patrick McDonald Tom Campbell Jimmy Connolly Ray Baker K. F. Brown Ray Osborne Brown Landon

Classy Southpaws Wanted as Major League Lefties Falter

New York report notes the American and National Leagues lack left handed pitching. Cleveland backs Joe Shaute and Jim Edwards as top prospects while Detroit’s Whitehill shines against New York and Cleveland. Herbie Pennock tops current AL southpaws but lacks the reach of former greats. a veteran arm with a smart approach is essential.

New York Joe Shaute Jim Edwards Cleveland Speaker Whitehill Detroit Tigers Cobb Herbie Pennock Pennock Rube Waddell Vean Gregg Richie Plank

Loren Murchison Dominates Metropolitan Championship Sprint

Loren Murchison, despite recent incapacity, outdistanced a select field in the 7%-yard dash to win the metropolitan championship in 7.25 seconds. Boots Level of Pennsylvania University finished second, with Ernie Wefers third in the strong field.

Loren Murchison Metropolitian Murchison Boots Level Pennsylvania University Star Ernie Wefers

Mixed Sports Gossipy Snippets From The Era

A collage of brief notes mentions a Chicago referee shooting, Short the Michigan college boy aiming for the majors, a wrestlers convention at Great Falls, and cross country routes for the Olympics kept secret. Also notes Siki's sprained ankle, Chaplin's black eye, Firpo in four rounds, and commentary on boxing and baseball stars of the time.

Boxing reform plan praised by Rickard in New York

Rickard endorses a unified boxing oversight, aligning with Senator Walker’s idea of a supreme head for boxing. He argues boxing is prosperous and well conducted, and suggests Landis as a model to emulate, stating boxing could fund such oversight if properly incentivized.

Bporta New York F.andi Tex Hickard Rickard Rimeeff Jimmy Walker Pat Senators Rickerd Hhe Judy Landis Hinesther Bas Ball Anu Richtiy Landis Woiomail Rickira

Murphy string of top harness horses at Syracuse stable

Tommy Murphy maintains a premier stable of 38 harness horses in training in Syracuse. Nineteen are trotters with tracks, sixteen below 2 10, eight in the 2 05 list. Notables include Rose Scott 2 00, Mrs Yerkes 2 02, Czar Worthy 2 03 81, Pearl Benbeco 2 03 1, Hollywood Leonard 2 03 4, Etta Druien 2 04, Mary Anna 2 04 14 and Clyde the Great 2 04 5.

Syracuse SN. Y Tommy Murphy Murphy Rose Scott Mrs. Yerkes Czar Worthy Pearl Benbeco Hollywood Leonard Etta Druien Mary Anna Clyde the Great

Ruth Praises Pennock as Best Southpaw in League

Babe Ruth hails Herbie Pennock as the best southpaw in the Afican League. He praises Pennock's role with the dams club and credits him with strengthening the Yankees pitching staff after Miller Hides acquired him from the Red Sox. Ruth says Pennock's victory over the Giants marked the turning point in the series and boosted the club.

Ruth Pennock Herbie Pennock Babeuth Dams Miller Hide Eins Reg Sox Yankees Giants Lane Bebe Ruth

New York Inventor Develops Motor Driven Skater Transport

A New York man has invented a motor driven wheel frame designed to draw skaters over ice. The device operates by attaching a wheel and frame to the skater, enabling a powered pull across frozen surfaces.

New York Jover Ice

Bantamweight hope Harold Smith ends boxing career

Harold Smith once seen as a rising bantamweight champion contender, is out of boxing after a knee injury from a bout with Dannyee. He refused treatment, left the sport, and forfeited chances to earn what was estimated at 509000 in his ring career.

Harold Smith Smith Dannyee

Mike Menosky Remembered by American League Fans

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Menosky dies leaving a sizeable following among fans and a mark for his eccentric style in baseball history.

Mike Menosky Boston Red Sox

McGlinchey Brothers Lead Undefeated Basketball Team

The McGlinchey brothers Bill Joe Jim Franck and Jack star for a San Francisco area team with a strong hometown rooting group. They boast an undefeated season and a 34-13 win over the Oregon Aggies, aiming to face California. The trio Jo Jim and Jack previously played on a team that reached the national tournament semifinals two years ago.

San Francisco McGlinchey McGlincheys Bill Joe Jim Franck J Jack Liverimor Cadf Oregon Aggies University of California

County Basketball Records Show Plains Lead In Scoring

County high school teams report 1925 1924 results with The Plains leading in total points and Amesville second in scoring. Plains 247 points to opponents 168 while Amesville totals 139 to 19 for opponents. Several schools like Coolville Jacksonville and Rome township did not submit reports. Girls season shows New Marshfield 8 1 record and Amesville 4 2 with scored totals 43 to 24.

Amensville Plains Ase Rehifield Albany Coolville Jacksonville Rome Township New Walshfield Amesle

Lord Byron the Singing Umpire Returns to Eastern Fans

Bill Byron, famed for the "Singing Ump," will return to the East after years umpiring in the Pacific Coast League. He has signed to work in the International League. Known for humorous riffs during games, Byron once joked with John McGraw during Polo Grounds meetings and famously proposed ground air rules after a plane flew over the field.

Bill Byron Byron Pacific Coast League National International Lord Byron John McGraw New York Giants McGraw Polo Grounds John

Jim Jeffries Not in Heed of Alis

Angeles dispatch reports Jim Jeffries the former heavyweight champion remains financially stable with 166 arrests and an estate valued around $2.599. The piece notes skepticism about his insolvency and hints at legal developments.

Jim Jeffries Alis Angeles Calif Jeffries Chonplen Maxiem Financial Coeland Cart Mom Wales Mears Dempeer Boner Dart

Dayton Boy Earns Decision in Columbus Bout

Frankie Bob of Dayton won a ten round decision over Jackie Meliman who substituted for Phil O Dowd. Bob was slated to fight Bob next but was sidelined by tonsillitis. Randolph of Springfield was knocked out in the second round by Joe Lawson of Columbus. Tommy Lewis of Columbus defeated Jack Mitchell. Young Fredericks is noted in the report.

Columbus Frankie Bob Dayton Jackie Meliman Phil O'Dowd Bob Sattiing Randolph Springfield Joe Lawson Tommy Lewis Columbers Jack Mitchel Young Fredericks

Colurmbua Draws Delano After Fourth Round Knockdown

Colurmbua fights through a tough bout with Chick Delano to force a draw after a fourth round knockdown. Pete Colurmbus and Evans collide in a separate scheduled bout. Devane sustains ten broken ribs during the melee.

Umbua Chick Delano Colurmbua Cades Pete Colurmbus Flooves Evans Columbes Devane

Hard Hitting Middleweight Bout Sets In New York Card

Past Perkenbort and a New York middie set for a 6 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Berlensechie faces Youni Striine in the other six round matchup. Merienbach has won 26 straight fights into the ring in this card.

Perkenbort New York

Young Stribl Wins 4 Round Bout in Atlanta

In Atlanta Georgia a boxing crowd watched Young Stribl defeat Pots Shade New York in a ten round middleweight bout. Stribl dominated the action with reach and power, keeping Shade on the defensive throughout the match. The crowd reported Stribl landed cleaner shots and controlled the pace from start to finish.

Atlanta W. L Georgia New York Bor Blaox

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