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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
8
A New York analysis disputes Kilbane’s dominance in the bout with Eugene Criqui. It argues Kilbane appeared out of training and failed to heed the referee count, while praising Criqui as the real winner and noting war-time aging as a factor in both fighters.
In Troy Willie Herman of Paterson won a 12 round decision over Johnny Donnelly of Philadelphia. In Pittsburg Jack Civic defeated Charley White in ten rounds. In Youngstown Vincent Pokroni beat Mickey Forkins in 12 rounds.
Milwaukee at Columbus postponed by rain. Toledo 5 Kansas City 1. Chicago 10 Boston 3 in National League. Chicago 5 Boston 4 and Cleveland 4 Newark 8 in American League. Newark 5 Syracuse 4 and Toronto 7 Reading 8 in International League.
The schedule lists Milwaukee at Columbus. Kansas City at Toledo. Minneapolis at Indianapolis. St. Paul at Louisville. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at St. Louis. Boston at Chicago. New York at Pittsburg. Weland at New York appears in the American League section.
On Thursday afternoon June 14 local golfers host a mixed two ball match in medal play with handicap over 18 holes. The event uses foursomes and pairings will be drawn. entrants sign up at the club house between 12 and 1 PM.
Great Falls locals defend the Dempsey Gibbons bout as a regional draw with Shelby and surrounding towns joining the crowd. The piece notes oil stock talk and the sparse prairie setting while warning outsiders not to belittle Montana enthusiasm for the July 4 fight.
Jacksonville officials announce a baseball match with the American Athletic Girls at 2 30 P M on June 17. The visiting squad explains why they are top tier with a 75 percent win rate, featuring noted pitchers Elizabeth Fargo and Anna McCann plus a star lineup in every position.
New York June 12 Jimmy Wilde world flyweight champion and Pancho Villa Filpinio challenger are finishing training for the Polo Grounds title bout scheduled for next Monday night Wilde is reported still active in Jersey City training and not quitting as some Broadway reports suggested
A batsman may reach first on a foul fly that is caught if the catcher interferes with him. The infield fly rule does not apply with only a runner on first because a double play is never possible. If a player fails to bat through an entire order, he simply bats the next time around. No limit exists on how far a runner may run to avoid a fielder, beyond not hindering the fielder. A wild pitch ruled as accident in 1919 became fair or foul with later rule changes. the modern rule makes such a play fair if the ball becomes fair and foul if it remains foul.
The New York Yankees won 12 of 13 games on a western swing and swept a four game series in St. Louis. The club credits breaking plays and strong hitting, with key saves from their pitching staff, to secure the triumphs and build a team reputation for making its own breaks.
In Shelby Montana on June 12 reports recount Tommy Gibbons facing a club bully in a staged ring, a photo session, and a rough five round bout. Gibbons wins the confrontation, later joins Arc Light Club and defeats the bully again. He then fights Cyclone Kelly in Minneapolis where he claims a quick fifth round victory and notes a five dollar promoter payment. The bout marked his first professional fight on Sept 25, 1911.
Chicago June 12. Earl Sheely of the Chicago White Sox is praised as the best fielding first baseman in the majors by peers like Stuffy McInnis. Once injured and moved from second base to first, Sheely proved his value with strong defense and reliable hands despite a bad ankle.
The text explains that if a ball not in play falls off a tee or is knocked off while addressing it, it is accidental and may be re-teed without a stroke penalty. It also covers who has the honor on subsequent tees: the side winning a hole takes the next teeing ground. if a hole is halved, the honor stays with the group that had it at the previous tee.
Chicago reporter notes veteran Wallace praises two Cubs prospects Matthew O Farrell and Gab Hartnett as top young catchers. He credits Bill Killefer for guiding them and foresees a strong, young Cubs club challenging pennant contenders in coming seasons.
Ten years ago on June 12 1913 J M Waterbury American polo star broke two fingers and withdrew from matches against a British team. Johnny Coulon of Chicago and Johnny Villiams of Baltimore were drawn to fight in Los Angeles on June 29 a bantamweight title bout.
The article notes that electricity and lighting for a town with 70,000 inhabitants are supplied by the machinery of the world’s largest ship, an Atlantic liner.
Gene Sarazen shot 85 in the second qualifying round at Troon, totaling 160 across 36 holes and likely securing a berth in the British Open. Rain and tough conditions affected many Americans including Walter Hagen, who posted 82 yesterday and 2 o'clock qualifying today on the municipal course.
Murray City suffered a 5-2 defeat to Union Furnace Club in a tight nine inning game. Tyson pitched well for Union Furnace while Mowery’s defense helped limit Murray to two runs despite sixteen baserunners. Campbell fanned eleven for Murray in a losing effort.
Rain postpones five of eight MLB games as Nuth drives in two in the first, Sherry Smith convinced by Babe Ruth after four walks. Indians beat Yankees four to three. Jess Barnes debut for Boston Braves spoiled by Cubs nine three. White Sox edge Red Sox six to five.
American League leaders include Heilmann Detroit at .442, Collins Chicago at .872 runs, Reichle Boston with 36 RBIs, Burns Boston, Jamieson Cleveland. National League leaders feature Wheat Brooklyn, Grimm Pittsburgh, Mokan Philadelphia, Bottomley St. Louis, Hornsby St. Louis with high averages and totals.
Patsy Wallace of Philadelphia shaded Johnny Buff in a 12 round bantam affair. Jack Feldman out pointed Robby Burns across eight rounds in Jersey City’s boxing card.
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