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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1924

Page

9

Earich Leaves for Special Coaching Work at Wisconsin

Earich known as a dual star at Ohio University in football and basketball departs to Madison Wisconsin for a summer coaching assignment at Wisconsin University. He previously coached East Youngstown High School and will return there next fall with a higher salary. His Ohio University play earned All Ohio consideration at end and tackle in football and as a guard in basketball, and he helped lead the 1921 championship squad. He is a Athens High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs James Earich of the city.

Ro Earich Athens Ohio University Madison Wis Wisconsin University Earich Youngstown Athens High School James Earich

National Clay Court Championship Draws Top Tennis Stars

Internationally known players will compete in St Louis starting July 5 with six top ten stars including William Tilden II and Brian Norton. Public seating for about 4,000, with entertainment funds of 6000 dollars and tickets from 50 cents to 66 dollars for first row boxes. The event aims to outshine prior clay court meets with officials headed by C Drummond Jones and referee E F Torey.

United States Paris St. Louis William T. Tilden II Brian I. C. Norton Tilden Wimbledon England Howard Robert Kinsey California Clarence J Peck”) Griffin San Francisco William M. Johnston Joe Armstrong St. Paul Minn Sandy” Weiner St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association C. Drummond Jones Roland M. Hoerr Wheaton C

Baseball Q&A and Scores From Philadelphia-Cincy Tilt

Questions and answers on baseball rules from NEA Service. The June 12 Philadelphia versus Cincinnati game went 14 innings with Philadelphia winning 7 to 6. Highlights note Roush moved in the eighth and other late substitutions.

Philadelphia Cincinnati

Yesterday's Baseball Results From Major Leagues

American Association games saw Columbus 8 over Milwaukee 7 while Toledo 5 beat St Pall 3 and Indianapolis 2 defeated Louisville 4. Minneapolis 4 beat Louisville 6 to 3 in 1 ½ innings. National League games included Philadelphia 7 over Cincinnati 6 in 13 innings and Pittsburgh 2 New York 2. American League results showed Cleveland 5 Boston 4 and Detroit 7 New York 2. Chicago 10 Philadelphia 2 and Washington 12 St Louis 1.

American Association Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City New York Chicago Philadelphia Washington St. Louis

Baseball Schedule Highlights From Milwaukee to Columbus

In American Association action Milwaukee faces Columbus. Also Kansas City plays Toledo and St Paul meets Indianapolis. In the National League Cincinnati tours New York and St Louis plays Brooklyn. American League shows Boston at Cleveland and Washington at St Louis with New York visiting Detroit and Philadelphia at Chicago.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Loutaville National League Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit

Pitchers Shaute and Murray, Celtics? Wait

In a baseball summary the box score lists Boston and Cleveland with Shaute earning the win and Quinn the loss. Key plays include two-base hits by Myatt and O Neill, three-base hits by Collina and Fewates, and a series of substitutions and sacrifices.

Boston Cleveland Wamby Quinn Fewster Myatt O'Neill Collina Fewates Jamieson McNulty Ellebe J. Sewell Burns Shaute Murray Uhle Ellerbe Pit Cher Quinn Ohio Lagstead

France may alter Olympic scoring system

New York June 12 The French Olympic committee’s proposed point system for the games drew ridicule from US officials. Frederick W Rubien denies any official change and notes no official scoring will be used, while a federation president confirms the winter events had unofficial scoring.

New York United States Frederick W. Rubien A. A. LU Rubien International Amateur Athletic Federation Lausanne France J. 8. Edsstrom Chamonix

Fownes to lead United States Golf Association as president

William Fownes Jr of Pittsburg is named next president of the United States Golf Association. He is a former national champion and a popular figure in the game, with inelde reports confirming the appointment.

William Fownes, Jr Pittsburg United States Golf Association Inelde Fownes

Cobb and Johnson Have Spent Entire Career With One Club

Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson hold unique distinctions as long-time major leaguers who played for a single team each. Cobb joined the Detroit Tigers in 1905 and Johnson with Washington in 1907, each beginning a lengthy string of seasons.

Cobb and Johnson Ty Cobb Walter Johnson Cobb Johnson Detroit Tigers Detroit Spangies Washington Waller Carey Pittsburg Zach Wheat Brooklyn Walter Alexander Hae Willefer

DOUBLE PLAY KINGS TELL THEIR DOUBLE PLAY FORMULA

Washington Nationals manager Stanley Harris and star Roger Peckingpaugh, the AL double play kings, share their method for turning double plays. They stress covering the bag, quick handling, starting throws with no wasted motion, and practicing speed and accuracy to avoid lost balls.

Stanley Harris Washington Nationals Roger Peckingpaugh Washington Harris Peckingpaugh

Tagging the Bases

Two home runs by the Giants were the only offense as Pittsburgh won 4 to 2 with Meadows pitching. Cy Williams drove in two as the Phillies beat the Reds 7 to 6. Hornsby led the Cardinals 7 to 3 over the Braves. Whitehill held the Yankees to five hits as the Tigers won 7 to 2. Cleveland defeated Boston 4 to 1, delaying a first place bid. Washington pounded Brown for 16 hits in a 12 to 1 win. The White Sox had ten runs on ten hits against Lyons as the Athletics managed only two.

Giants Pirates Meadows Cy Williams Phillies Reds Washington White Sox Athletics Lyons

Walker Secures Open Title Despite Past Runner-Up Finishes

Cyril Walker wins the open golf championship, noting his experience as a repeat runner-up in the North and South championships where the country’s top players competed.

Cyril Walker

Rathburns Open New Golf Links Near Rutland

C F and M E Rathburn opened a new golf course on their farm adjoining Rutland village in Pomeroy. About 40 acres hold a short layout with a stream creating hazards. work began in April but rain delayed completion. The Rathburn brothers invite all golfers to play any time except Sunday.

Two Teens Die as Lightning Strikes Tree Near Morral

In Marion County Ohio two teens were killed and one injured when a tree they stood beneath was struck by lightning during a severe storm near Morral. Shuster, 18, died instantly and Roy Conley was knocked unconscious. The incident occurred last night as the storm swept the area. Local authorities reported the fatalities and injuries and began a preliminary investigation.

Marion Pear Shuster Roy Conley Morral

President crisis as Painleve expected to succeed Millerand

Paris reports a presidential vacancy as leaders of the Left bloc meet to choose a successor to Alexandre Millerand. Analysts expect Paul Painleve, head of the chamber of deputies, to win the presidency.

SUV Paris France Alexandre Millerand Paul Painleve Chamber of Deputies

Duffy’s 1896 batting average stands unmatched in baseball

In 1896 Hugh Duffy of the Boston Nationals posted a .488 average, the season’s highest mark and still unparalleled. He delivered 539 hits in 124 games with a .372 on base and 160 runs, a feat longer remembered than later near-misses by Keeler and Burkett, with Babe Ruth noted for a later 399 mark.

Hugh Duffy Boston Nationals Duffy

Baseball star Duffy tops Duffy in historic strike

The text lauds Duffy’s batting and fielding, noting 10 safeties in 11 at bats over a three game span and a 42 percent career performance under heavy attack. It references the Bambino and compares career endurance to other hard hitters while mentioning various sports and events including a National Cheese Association convention and boxing figures.

Hoeh Duffy

Red Sox Uprising Noted Without Miracle Man Label

In a report on the Red Sox uprising no young reporter calls Lee Fohl a miracle man. The piece implies a general business mood and mentions Pegey Joyce’s new husband, described as not a millionaire.

Red Sox Lee Fohl Pegey Joyce

Baseball leaders and MLB star hitters noted amid league tallies

A garbled 1920s style box score lists hive leading hitters and players like Hornsby and Wheat across the National and American Leagues. It contrasts with a stray line about Chicago murder suspects who humorously think golf is a silly game, suggesting sensational tone in the page segment.

Chicago

Ring Classic Upsets Fresail Featherweight

Fugene Criqui defeated Fresail in a lightweight bout and said he has no series or broken hands, maintaining confidence despite a difficult match and a distant 106 yard heart reference.

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