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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
10
Ohio university basketball notes and prospects highlight a broad sweep of commentary. Tremaine and Ruth discuss prospects in boxing and baseball while Ohio completes a three year span with strong all Ohio players and promising freshmen.
New York report says entry deadline closed at noon with Spain submitting a challenge to join 17 nations, the largest entry list in Davis Cup history. Spain is rated a strong contender after Japan, while Australia plans to send a team for the upcoming summer ties.
Georgetown University will crown Plansky as the new star following Robert LeGendre's graduation. Plansky aims to match LeGendre by winning the college pentathlon at the Pennsylvania Relay Carnival three years in a row. He excels from 200 meters to half a mile and has a broad jump over 22 feet.
Jack Dempsey confirmed in Los Angeles that he will fight Luis Firpo in Buenos Aires next November. The Argentine government backs the match with representatives in New York, and Dempsey stands to net a $750,000 flat fee plus $25,000 for travel and training and 76 percent of film proceeds. The bout is likely billed as forty five rounds.
Willie Hoppe defeated Jake Schaefer 1500 to 1341 to retain the balk line billiards title until next fall. Hoppe earned a $1,000 stake, sixty percent of net receipts, and permanent possession of the championship medal after overcoming an earlier $89 deficit. Hoppe’s final match average was 34.444 compared with Schaefer 31.843.
New York report says Eddie Collins lost chance to manage the New York Yankees in 1924 and now seeks payback against Charles Comiskey. The piece notes Collins accepted the Yankees collapse, remained in Chicago, and hints he was promised management duties that Miller Huggins blocked.
Washington D H Athens and Portsmouth led the eastern division to two wins last weekend and qualify for the semifinals to be held Friday evening March 6. Semis pair eastern winners with Cadiz Steubenville western division in two venues at Ohio university and Marietta college to decide the finals.
Parkinson of the Phillies set a National League strikeout record with 93 whiffs in 1922. Manager Art Fletcher plans to change Parkinsons stance, arguing singles can beat home runs and noting Parkinson also set a NL record with 565 assists at second base.
Boston March 14 The failure of an American League club to waive on first baseman Stati McInnes surprised sporting experts nationwide McInnes says salary in his contract spurred waivers He notes Cleveland purchase against his wishes and a two year deal with a big raise He cannot disclose the figure but it is reported to be 11000 for 1923 He batted over 300 last year remains a strong fielder and expects another major league berth and likely a new team.
The Clemson College pitcher Vedder Sitton starred in 1903, guiding Jacksonville to the South Atlantic pennant, then helped Nashville win the Southern pennant before debuting with the Cleveland Indians in the American League. His quick ascent from college to majors included two minor league pennants in one year.
The Riviera schedule hinges on Mrs. Mallory and Mile. Suzanne Lenglen is expected to face Viasto in the third round while Mallory meets Mrs. O Neill. Mallory aims for a Cannes entry and a possible doubles appearance with Lenglen in the same trip.
A conference in Lima Ohio between Ellis charity fund social welfare association and city manager Bing ham failed to settle 4343 dollars in grocery bills for 85 families aided by combined charities during the prior low mood.
Brennan, famed heavyweight trial horse, is recovering at Jewish Memorial Hospital in East New York after suffering a brain concussion from the Firpo bout Monday night. Doctors say he passed a comfortable night and shows marked improvement. X rays showed swelling at the skull base, not a fracture, due to concussion.
In Logan West Virginia on March 15, Bearcat Clemons defeated Jack Dugan of Cleveland in a ten round boxing match.
Cyril Walker and Jock Hutchison generate a light moment in a major tournament when Hutchison wears a bold black and white checkered sweater. Walker teases about playing checkers, prompting Hutchison to reveal the plan to keep pace between shots.
Lambda Chi Alpha rallied from behind to defeat Sigma Pi 26 25 in an Ohio University intramural basketball clash. Wright sealed the come back with two late free throws as Sigma Pi led 25-24 with 30 seconds left. Beta Theta Pi also routed Phi Delta Theta 26-10 in another gym contest.
Milwaukee bowler Joe Jones received a medal from the American Bowling Congress for rolling a perfect 300 at Plichta's alleys on February 23. He becomes the fourth Milwaukee bowler this season to achieve a 300, following Jimmy Smith George Stechr and Carl Wrenger.
Coroner Sheibley of Putnam county rules the death of Det Sonnan and his wife Ravhard and their eighteen month old daughter an accidental drowning after their overturned watercraft in a watery area. The verdict follows the incident where the family was riding in an overturned craft.
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