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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1923

Page

11

Willard Firpo Title Fight Looms In Jersey City

A large crowd is expected for Jess Willard and Luis Firpo in a 12 round heavyweight bout in Jersey City. The match may crown a title with Jack Dempsey as a possible future challenger. Willard trains at peak condition while Firpo is noted for power with a left hook and right hand. The show is sold out with expected attendance between 75,000 and 96,000 at Rovie's Thirty Acres venue.

Firpe and Johnson Zard Rovie

Reichle Rookie Power Drives Boston Hitters Aim

Jack Reichle, a University of Illinois alumnus, thrives as a rookie for the Boston Red Sox. He maintains a .375 average while flashing sharp fielding and strong throwing, contributing to Boston's push to climb from the cellar.

Jack Reie Boston Red Sox Reichie University of Illinois Chance Mai Garland Jake) Stahl Washington Boston Carl Lungren Cubs Perless Reichle

Leaders of the National League Showcase Top Batters and Teams

Fragmentary listing shows players such as Barnhart of Pittsburg and Hornsby of St. Louis among top National League names. Mentions Brooklyn and Cincinnati with partial stats and scattered club references.

Wheat Brooklyn Barnhart Pittsburg Hornsby St. Louis Fournier Roush Cincinnati

Baseball score totals by league and team

A scrambled box score lists players and figures for the American and National Leagues. Names like William, St Louis, Detroit, Manus, Echleibner and Menev appear with run totals and errors, culminating in league totals.

Baseball Roundup Figures in Early Season Standings

Pittsburg beats Pirates 6 to 1 as Giants win again. Cubs top Robins 2 0. Cardinals rout D prims 10 4 using subs. Reds sweep Phillies 6 2 and 9 6. Babe Ruth collects four hits as Yankees top White Sox 3 1. Coveleskie dominates Athletics while Indians defeat Mackoon 4 2. Tigers sweep doubleheader 7 1 and 53 1 in Red Sox sale celebration. Browns vs Senators results 14 4 in win.

Hoyt Babe Ruth Yanks White Sox Red Sox Tigers The Athletics

Rules on Hazards and Lifting In Stroke Play

The text explains penalties for improving play in hazards and the duty to lift or play when requested. It cites Rule 13: the farther ball may lift the nearer ball at the owner’s option. failure to do so can lead to disqualification. Smith should have lifted or played when asked.

Smith

Amenvillé Women's Temperance Union Picnic Set

The Amenvillé Women’s Chris tien Temperance Union holds its annual picnic on the Methodist Church lawn Thursday July 19 at 2 p.m. A pot luck lunch will be served. All union members are invited and urged to attend.

Amenvillé Women’s Christien Temperance Union Methodist Church

Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues

Results from yesterday show multiple games across the American Association, American League and International League. Notable scores include Columbus 6 over Minneapolis 8 and New York 6 over Pittsburgh 1 in the American Association, Detroit 7 over Boston 3 in the American League, and Newark 11 over Syracuse 6 in the International League.

American Association St Pau Brooklyn Bo St Louise Detroit Chicago T Louis Washington Boston Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Rochester Jersey City Newark Syracuse Toronto Reading

Fire damages Parsons building injures two firemen

A fire in the John J. Parsons building, maker of bakers supplies in Albany, caused about 150990 dollars in damage and left two firefighters injured in the early hours.

Albany N. Y John J. Parsons

Willard Firpo Fight Tonight In Brief Main Event

Twelve round headline bout features Jess Willard former world heavyweight champion from Kansas versus Luis Angel Firpo Argentine South American champion Firpo age 28 at 214 pounds Willard 41 and 6 feet 7 inches tall Also listed Loyd Johnson vs Jack McAntiffe semi final and several preliminaries at Royle's Thirty Acres Jersey City with seating capacity 92 000.

Willard Firpo Jess Willard Kansas Luis Angel Firpo Willard Firpo Loyd Johnson Jack McAntiffe Tiny Jim” Herman Cliff Kramer Rob Fitzsimmons Tom Roper Charley Nashett George Weat Harry Lewis Royle Thirty Acres Jersey City

Sensational showing of Athletics handicapped by injuries

Connie Mack warned his team faced a rough stretch after a string of injuries to Naylor Weleta Miller Trauser Hate and Galloway with star shortstop Ike Galloway out three weeks or more The manager said the Athletics could not predict final standing though he hoped for a top finish and still believed a second place possible despite setbacks

Connie Mack Tad Mack Navoll Wélea Miller Trauser Hate Galloway Mack Ike Galloway New York

Umpire Rules On Balks And Game Start Authority

Questions on dilatory pitching tactics balk conditions and weather decisions are addressed. The text outlines when a pitcher may be rushed or removed, balk triggers with runners on base, time limits on pitches, and who decides to start a game amid bad weather. Includes notes on base umpire vs pitcher duties and automatic advancement rules.

Baseball ruling on overthrow and crowd interference

In a game a parked car in the crowd interfered with an overthrow to first. The ball did not go into the crowd but the auto prevented it from doing so. The umpire should have ruled the ball dead once the ball struck the machine.

Rnners

Willard and Firpo Confident Ahead of Pre Fight Statements

New York July 12. Jess Willard and Luis Angel Firpo spoke through an interpreter. Firpo said he is in his best condition and aims to defeat Willard convincingly to earn a shot at Jack Dempsey. Willard claimed no excuses if defeated and aims to meet Dempsey after.

Texas Christian University of New York Jess Willard Angel Firpo Firpo Willard Jack Dempsey Hite

Lacy Fashion Notes Highlight Seasonal Underpinnings

The passage notes black chantilly lace used for elaborate meat attire and occasional pink georgette crepe lining. It reflects a fashion-forward, if impractical, lingerie trend for the season with emphasis on decorative textile choices.

Sleeveless sport coats in emerald or orange velvet

The article notes sleeveless sport coats in emerald green or bright orange velvet are highly effective paired with white sports costumes.

Description of Fashion Details on Dress and Footwear

The description notes ruffies of red lace on the skirt bottom and sleeve edges of a green crepe frock. Red satin slippers are identified as the correct footwear to complete the ensemble.

Count of Spider Varieties Reaches Four Hundred in Britain

A British study tallies 400 distinct spider varieties across the British Isles. Researchers note rich diversity in habitats from moorlands to coastlines, with several species highlighted for unique coloration and web-building behavior.

British Isles

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