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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1923

Page

8

Reds Show Confidence and Spirit for 1923 Season

By Danierlando, Fla. March 19. The Reds, led by Pat Moran, display strong team spirit and loyalty as they prepare for the 1923 season. Manager Moran keeps players at the park for extended drills and stunts, aiming for harmony and a solid pennant chase. The squad, with Mike Sr. and Tigue central, projects as a competitive National League contender with no evident weaknesses.

Billy Evans Danierlando Fla Ct. N. S Cincinnati Publin Mas Mike Sr Reds Pat Moran Cincinnati Pnayer Mage Siki Ing McTigha Joe Tinker Famearo Heppy Taratty Arker Cao Fce MeTigu

Moran Hopes Quartet of Rookies will Produce One Regular Hurler

Pat Moran manager of the Cincinnati Reds plans to lean on six young players in spring training. Four are pitchers Ikveck Roberts Harris and Abrams with Fowler the promising college infielder and Sandberg the catcher who excelled with Rochester. Moran hopes one of the pitchers emerges as a regular for the coming season.

Moran Orlando Fifa Pat Moran Cinc¢innati Reds Reds Southland Pat Ikveck Roberts Harris Abrams Fowler Sandberg Rochester Sam Crane IT. N. S San Antonio Texas John McGraw Giants Marlin Dolan Moundsmen Guy Morrison West Virginia Wesleyan Clinton Blume Colgate George Walberg Earl Webb Portland Cvengros Jack Scott Bill Ryan McGraw

NEW RECRUITS CHAMPIONS NEW RECRUITS

Sam Crane notes John McGraw has assembled a strong rookie core for the Giants with potential for several seasons. Pitchers Morrison Blume Walberg Cvengros, plus catchers Snyder Gaston and infielders Jackson Maguire McPhee Kilbane Quinn, all show early form and promise.

Rickard plans bout between Irish champ Mctigue and American Gene Kelley

New York dispatch reports promoter Tex Rice intends to cable an offer to Mike McTigue the light heavyweight champion to meet Gene Tunney the American champion in a decision bout during the outdoor season. The note mocks Battling Siki losing a title and questions McTigue’s ability to exceed the light heavyweight limit.

New York Tex Ricerd Mike McTigue Meecet Gene Mney Siki Vn Tw McTigue

Billy Evans Sizes Up Rookie Season

Rookies Billy Evans is profiled as he assesses his first season with the team. The report notes adaptive play, early adjustments, and potential impact alongside veteran contributors on the roster.

Billy Evans

Umpire scouts talent at big league spring camps

A veteran umpire and NEA Service sport analyst tours the south to assess veterans returning to form and to gauge the potential of promising young players at major league training camps. He highlights judging eye and readiness as camps open.

Sport Abofiter NEA Service Essenger

School Grid Stars Dim in League Baseball

New York report notes college football stars rarely translate to major league baseball. Glenn Killinger, Hinkey Haines, and peers show limited aptitude in trials with the Yankees and other clubs, with few exceptions like Matty and Frisch. The piece surveys attempts and outcomes for notable football players in baseball careers.

Davis J. Walsh 1. I. S. Sports Hositor New York Glenn Killinger Atlanta Crackers Hinkey Haines Killy Penn State Yankees Demmond Jim Thorpe James Giants Braves Red Johnny Mohardt Notre Dame Detroit Tigers Monard Berry Pennsylvania McGraw Vick Michigan St. Louis McCurdy Iillionois Mobile Matty Becknell Frank Frisch Fordham Frisch Fank Eddie Collings Columbia Eddie Earl Lundgren

Brennan Improves, May Sit Up At Hospital

Bill Brennan of Chicago, the heavyweight boxer knocked out by Luis Firpo last Monday night, is improving and will be allowed to sit up for an hour at Jewish Memorial Hospital in New York.

Amateurs Open National Three Cushion Billiards Tourney

Robert M. Lord of Chicago and Harold I. Turk of New York meet tonight in the opening match of the national amateur three cushion billiards championship tourney in New York.

New York Robert M. Lord Chicago Harold I. Turk

Herron Wins All-Ohio Conference Player Honor

Charles S. Herron of Ohio University is named outstanding player of the year by Ohio conference coaches and chosen for the first team of the All-Ohio squads in the Columbus Dispatch. Teammate Ma Burkett also makes the first team as left guard. Ohaffer gets honorable mention.

Charles S. Herron Ohio University Ohio Columbus Dispatch Herron Hl. Jenkins Akron Jefferson Denison Miiders Miami Sigma Pi Fraternity Ma” Burkett Ohaffer

Quail imports fuel hunting season in Mexico to US

Thousands of bob white quail are imported annually from Mexico to provide targets for American hunters. This transit sustains hunting activity and game supply for sport and recreation.

Mexico

Reds anxious over Roush holdout in spring camp

Eddie Roush, star Cincinnati outfielder, remains a holdout in Orlando as talks over a 1922 salary swirl. The Reds reportedly offer around 15 000, with Roush seeking near 25 000 plus last season losses, while managers insist he report or risk missing the pennant race.

Orlando Fila Eddie Roush Cincinnati Reds Eddie Edie Indiana Frioush Roush New York Giants McGraw

Siki Retains European Light Heavy Title Despite Defeat

London March 19 Evening News reports Mattling Siki did not lose his light heavyweight European title after a defeat to Mike McTigue. The papers say weight limits were not specified for the bout. McTigue is slated to fight Georges Carpentier or Todd in May in London.

London Evening News Today Mattling Siki Europe Mike Mc Tigue McTigue Georges Carpentier Todd Evening Andard

Herrmann Sets Good Example For Reds Preseason Policy

Orlando dispatch states Cincinnati Reds will skip interleague exhibition games before the season. National League clubs debated a rule to bar NL teams from playing each other in preseason. Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh favored action while five others opposed. proposal was dropped.

Herrmann Orlando Fla Cincinnati Reds Garry Hlerrmann Cincinnati New York Pittsburg

Prize for Paper on Physical Education at Ohio University

A ten dollar prize will be awarded to the girl at Ohio University who submits the best manuscript on Physical Education Its History Purpose and Need. Rules require original research and personal observation no outside aid disqualifies the entry length 1500 to 2500 words typewritten on one side of paper only English punctuation observed and open to any female student at Ohio University.

Ohio University

Butlerville High Players In Rivalry Bout Confusion

Butlerville high players Ray Reese six feet two thirty and Merlin Swarthout one hundred fifteen weigh in for a game against Hayden. During the clash Reese lifted Swarthout and Merlin dropped the ball in the basket as the referee said okay.

Butlerville Ind Ray Reese Merlin Swarthout Hayden Reese Swarthout Merlin O. K

Nap Rucker Eyes Princeton Coaching Post

Nap Rucker, veteran pitcher from the National League, may take a coaching role at Princeton. The announcement notes his major league experience and potential impact on the Tigers pitching staff.

Nap” Rucker Princeton

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Evans Anit. Lovalty v Aney Mager Moran Theernoon Tomy Devi Ien Tage Pennant Harris, Sandberg, Abrams, Ijveck, Fowler and Roberts Keck Phu Ottlers Rank Snyder Alex Gaston Karl Smith Travis Jackson Little Rock Club Southern Association Jackson Fred Maguire Holy Cross Walter McPhee Jim O'Connell Johnny Kilbane Eugene Criqui Polo Grounds John P. Quinn Boston Red Sox Rickard Harc Walt SPORT TODAT Mae Aldrich Harry Legore Yale AGNER Eddie T Makins Jioush Johnny Rawlings John Travis Rawlings Southern Hamlets Heine Groh Acreen Batthine Siki
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