Blinky Morgan Elected Athens High Basketball Captain
Harold F Blinky Morgan was chosen captain of Athens High School basketball for 1926 at a noon meeting in the high school. Six varsity candidates were recommended by Coach Pete Wise with Morgan earning captaincy after his strong 1925 season. The report covers upcoming league dates, schedule changes, and local football coordination influencing future games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrold F
Blinky
Morgan
Athens
Pete Wise
Cleet Morgan
Hroyd Pritchard
George Williams
John
Ed Algco
Frank Bonifield
Harold Murphy
Wellston
Il’. E. Harshman
W. P. Porter
Zanesville
Athens High
Tronton
Wellstone
Wisemen
Porter
Columbus North
Logan
Ironton
Portsmouth
Nelsonville
Marietta
Lancaster
Gallipolis
Russell Rupp
Atlantic
Pacific
Braves Struggle in NL Race Highlight Johnny Cooney
T. Petersburg March 25 The Boston Braves show potential but lack direction in the National League race. Johnny Cooney stands out as a pitcher who can hit and play outfield and pinch hit, though the club’s weak infield and staff limit his star power. Bancroft leads an erratic infield with Burrus at first, Lucas at second, and Marriott at third, while Mobile alum Marriott shines only mildly.
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Braves
Phillies
Johnny Cooney
New York Giants
Cooney
Pop Anson
Chicago Colts
Jack
St. Louis Cardinals
Bancroft
Burrus
Connie Mack
Southern College
Connie
McInnis
Lucas
Bill Marriott
Mobile
Sox
Collins
Faber
Blankenship
Robertson
Connally
Lyons
Cvengros
Mangum
Thurston
Steengrafe
Ash
Davenport
Foreman
Davenpott
Crouse
Grabowski
George Bischoff
Fort Worth
Schalk
Marriott proves prospect in 1919 season for Detroit
IRA Flagstead of the Boston Red Sox is noted as a 1919 rookie infield prospect with Detroit. The report cites a 1919 batting average of .331 and a .975 fielding mark in 1924 while detailing his sale history from Tacoma to Detroit and later to the Red Sox in 1923.
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Ira Flagstead
Boston Red Sox
Montague
Mich
Detroit Tygers
Tacoma
Chattanooga
Red Sox
Detroit
Local Walton League Chapter to Be Formed in Athens
Athenians who love nature and woodcraft are invited by the Chamber of Commerce to a 7:30 p m Thursday meeting. W G Silvas of the American Legion will outline Walton League aims and requirements as organizers seek a local chapter to promote conservation of fish and game and protect streams from pollution.
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Chamber of Commerce
Isang Walton League of America
W. G. Silvas
American Legion
League
Fional
Walton
Pop Athens Calls Reds Dark Horse of National League
Pop Athens says the Reds are the dark horse of the National League this year, describing a team seldom expected to win and usually unlikely to.
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Reds
Cincinnati and Giants tumble in elusive guessing fray
The text notes Cincinnati paired with the Giants in prior guessing contests among experts but implies a drift and mishap occurred between spring and autumn, weakening the predictable participation and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Giants
Local Kitchen Struggles Amid Morning and Night Grime
A fragmented passage describes a bustling San Juan eatery scene with crowds at morning pancakes and late night T-bone items. The text likens patrons to synchronized teeth rows, implying organized, orderly behavior amid a chaotic dining room.
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San Juan
Hendricks Faces Testing Crew as Title Bid Decides
The piece notes Hendricks relies on a grinding crew of setters and stoppers to push him toward championship contention. Benson Mays Rixey and Luque are cited for years of bold moves against aging rivals as Rube Bressler starts at first base this season. Bressler is praised for versatility and steady performance across positions.
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Hendricks
Benson
Mays
Rixey
Luque
Gent
Caveney Said To Return At Short This Season
Camp talk claims Mr. Caveney will be back at short this season and is regarded as the league’s best shortstop. The same player was allegedly offered for sale by his club during the winter, for money marbles and writing implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caveney
Red necked athlete’s fluctuating value puzzles readers
If you can figure out how a red necked athlete can be worth a thin anemic dime to you one month and millions the next nothing this side of the pearl studded gates should baffle you unless you are still looking for a three letter word meaning the origin and amplification of modern plumbing.
Lull in Bowling Congress Tourney
Leaders in the American Bowling Congress meet held steady as play resumed. Detroit pair J Allen and C Houser climbed to third with 1255 pins, while Rochester duo W McGrath and J Hommematter moved to fourth with 1241. W K Knox of Detroit dominated in doubles with 670 and, with 590 in singles, tied for ninth in all around.
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Buffalo
J. Allen
C. Houser
Detroit
Rochester
W. McGrath
J. Hommematter
W. K
White Sox shown as dark horse in 1925 pennant race
Shreveport report details Eddie Collins leading a revitalized Chicago White Sox with a disciplined camp and a fighting lineup. It notes shortstop battles among Harvey McClellan Ike Davis and Johnny Butler, a pitching slate of 13 hurlers, and a reinforced catching corps led by George Bischoff with Schalk in top form.
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Harold Johnson
Shreveport
Comiskey's
White Sox
Senators
Eddie Collins
Collins
Sox
Beirtime
Detroit
Eddie
Harvey McClellan
Ike Davis
Columbus
Johnny Butler
Wichita
Trapin Wins Lincoln Handicap in England Declares Early Classic
In Lincoln England on March 25 Trapin captured the Lincoln Handicap the season's first major racing classic Grave Fairy finished second with King Willow in third place.
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Lincoln
England
Trapin
Grave Fairy
King Willow
Marquette Readies 1925 Football Squad Under Murray
Spring practice is revived at Marquette University next month. Coach Frank J. Murray expects a large squad of candidates for the 1925 eleven as he targets a strong line and tests the Hilltoppers against a demanding schedule.
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Marquette University
Frank J. Murray
Hilltoppers
Murray
Walsh Picks Senators 10 Win A L Flag
Davis J. Walsh selects the Washington Senators as 1925 American League favorites with Detroit and New York close contenders. He ranks Boston and Chicago lower, notes strong Senators pitching and infield, doubts about Cleveland and Cleveland’s pitching, and questions about the Athletics and Browns’ cohesion.
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New York
Washington Senators
Theason
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Boston
Boston Red Sox
White Sox
Collins
Senators
Peckinpaugh
Tigers
Cobb
Yanks
Shocker
Huggins
Pennock
Shawkey
Jones
Browns
Indians
Ball Player’s Life Spots Pinch Hitter Strikes Out
A ball player’s life is easy until a pinch hitter comes to bat and fails, ending with a strikeout.
Baseball and Real Estate Mix in Sunny Florida
Florida is seen as a real estate hotspot for major league players with options and small deposits enabling quick deals. The piece notes athletes turning to property bets, a Dazzy Vance Ebbetts link, and mentions Willie Plant training for a 10,000 meter race against Ugo Frigerio.
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Florida
Willie Plant
America
Ugo Frigerio
Dempsey Ban in Gotham Settled
New York reporters note the state athletic commission barred Jack Dempsey from defending his heavyweight title in the East after he failed to accept Harry Wills' challenge within the 24 hour limit. Ton Gibbons agreed to a Wills bout as a title tune up, with May charity plans for a milk fund.
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New York
State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Ton Gibbons
Gibbons
Wills
Dempsey
Star forwards bow out as Ohio State and Michigan stars retire
Johnny Miner of Ohio State and George Haggerty of Michigan closed their collegiate basketball careers this season. Both were top forwards and stars in the Western Conference, excelling in all facets of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Miner
Ohio State
George Haggerty
Michigan
Short Stop Reveals Annual Big League Picks
Short Stop, a famed baseball expert, today released his selections for the two major league races. He says he is not far off his usual judgment and recalls last season naming the White Sox in the American and the Braves in the National as his picks, mentioning a pitcher named Buckeye who hails from Ohio.
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Short Stop
Short
White Sox
Inerican
Braves
Paavo Nurmi Compared to a Clock in Run Timing
Paavo Nurmi is likened to a clock for his steady pacing and precise timing though the remark ends with an informal rhyme about him never seeming to run.
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Paavo Nurmi
Stanage Valued By Cobb As Detroit Pitching Czar
Augusta March 25 Ty Cobb names Oscar Stanage to handle the Detroit pitchers. The popular catcher is expected to help prep the staff and can serve as backup catcher. Last season he caught 100 games for Toronto in the International League.
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Augusta
Ty Cobb
Oscar Stanage
Detroit
Stanage
Tyger
Toronto
Praises Highlight Jesse Doyle and local prospects
The passage lauds Jesse Doyle as having talent and intelligence according to Oscar. Stanage praises Bill Moon bought from Rochester New York as a fine prospect. Moore trails with only 22 age lacks polish and experience compared with Doyle.
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Jesse Doyle
Oscar
Stanage
Bill Moon
Rochester
N. Y
Moore
Doyle
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Athens High Cage
Elmer
Brooklyn
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Elmer W
T. Petersburg
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Ike Kamp
Pittsfield
Kamp
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KE Walton League
HERA
Athens Woodslovers
Rube Bressler
Rube
Darrie
Walsh
A. L. Flag
Harris
Davis J. Walsh
Billy Evans
Bradentown
Washington Nats
McGraw
New York Rooter
Washington Rooter
New Yorker
Dazzy Vance
Charley Ebbetts
Bill Doak
Major Lea
Gotham
Cate
Black “Jack
Nix
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Buckeye
Ohie
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Athens County
East Washington St
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Aeth
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Banking, Investment and Trust Departments
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