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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1923

Page

8

Dano Trackers Enter Quadrangular Meet At Granville

Ohio cinder squad trains hard for the Granville Quadrangular against Denison Kenyon Otterbein and Ohio University. Denison appears strongest but Ohio aims to peak with Odaffer Powell Herbert Myers Moritz and Graft expected to score in shot discus dashes pole vault and relays. Denison Kenyon Otterbein strong unknowns loom. the Big Six meet at Ohio State follows with winners from Denison advancing to Columbus.

Ohio Pill Granville Denison Kenyon Otterbein Ohio University Thorp Olson Ohio Wesleyan Odaffer Powell Herbert Mywere Moritz Ray Odaffer Myers Ohaeffer Gambier Westerville Ohio State University Columbus Ohio State Dash Beckley Dash—Shoemacker Morgan Herner Hammond Poston Berlin Wolfe Rush Shoemacker Powel

Golf Rule Clarification on Flagstick and Loose Impediments

The rule states that if a ball resting against the flagstick in the hole is displaced when the flagstick is removed, the player is deemed to have holed out on the last stroke. Loose impediments may always be lifted from the putting green, and a player may lift them before or after addressing the ball.

Ohio high school track and tennis championships arrive in Columbus

Ohio high school athletes from across the state travel to Columbus for the annual interscholastic track and tennis championships hosted by Ohio State University.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

Athens High Baseball Schedule and Alumni Fray

The Athens high school baseball team lists upcoming games at Logan Saturday and Nelsonville Tuesday at 3 30. A faculty senior game is set for 3 30 Monday. Wednesday morning the high school will meet the alumni with notices to Mr Torrence or Jack Jordan to participate.

Athens High Logan Nelsonville Mr. Torrence Jack Jordan

Fights in Columbus and Zanesville End in Mixed Outcomes

Last night in Columbus Phil O'Dowd defeated Don Baxter in ten rounds while Joe Lawson beat Battling Randolph in ten. Jimmy Price and Kid Winks fought to a six round draw. In Zanesville Billy Britton and Jackie Clarke drew in twelve, Petie Roberts outpointed Joey Haley in eight, Wally Foster drew with Joey Dunn in six, and Joe Ryder and Eddie Martin boxed a six round draw.

Columbus Phil O'Dowd Don Baxter Lima Joe Lawson Randolph Springfield Jimmy Price Fort Hayes Kid Winks Zanesville Billy Britton Kas Jackie Clarke Pennsylvania Petie Roberts Wheeling Joey Haley Dayton Wally Foster Joey Dunn Brooklyn Joe Ryder Eddie Martin

Kilbane Fights Frush and Seeks Title Defense in New York

Veteran boxer Kilbane recalls the Frush bout in Cleveland and vows to remain champion, targeting Eugene Criqui in the June 2 title fight at the Polo Grounds. He notes out-of-town judges and confirms training on his Vermillion Ohio farm as he prepares for a critical next defense and a potential rematch.

Eugene Criqui Polo Grounds New York Dunndee Kilbane Vermillion Ohio

Batting Leaders of Big Leagues National and American

The list shows top National League hitters Wheat of Brooklyn at .417, Grimm of Pittsburgh .415, Bottomley of St. Louis .394, Frisch of New York .371, Hornsby of St. Louis .370. In the American League Heilmann of Detroit .440, Reichle of Boston .380, Collins of Chicago .367, Welch of Philadelphia .367, Miller of Philadelphia .361.

Wheat Brooklyn Grimm Pittsburg Bottomley St. Louis Frisch New York Hornsby Heilmann Detroit Reichle Boston Collins Chicago Welch Philadelphia Miller

Baseball All-Star Totals Show League Leaders

The report lists top sluggers by league with names including Williams and Traynor among National League standouts and Cobb and Sewell among American League leaders. Totals show National 137 last year 128 and American 76, indicating season performance comparisons.

Williams Phila Traynor Pittsburg Snyder New York Cobb Detroit Kamm Chicago J. Sewell Cleveland Brewer Cleveland

Keep Eye on the Ball Key to Golf Success

The article argues that golfers should keep eyes riveted on the ball through the stroke. It notes the difficulty of sustaining gaze and the risk of head movement causing mis-hits. It highlights beginners struggle with watching the ball in flight before the swing finishes.

Johnston Reaches Semi Final in Saint Cloud Tennis

San Francisco player William M. Johns ton advanced to the semi finals of the Saint Cloud hard court tournament, a five to three favorite to defeat Rene La Coste of France.

ST. Cloud France William M. Johnston San Francisco Rene la Coste

Willie Meehan Eyes Dempsey Comeback at Shelby Show

Frisco heavyweight Willie Meehan, holder of two decisions over Jack Dempsey, plans a July 4 return in Shelby Mont. He predicts a fifth or sixth round finish for Dempsey over Tommy Gibbons and says Dempsey has the faster, deadlier punch while Meehan shifts form from boiler shop work and weighs 189 pounds, ready to spar with the champion.

Frush A. H. Frederick San Francisco Jess Willard Willie Meehan Jack Dempsey Willard Firpo Willie Dempsey Meehan Shelby Mont Jack Tommy Gibbons Gibbons Tommy Great Falls

Mack's Club Sees Surprise Baseball Season Outlook

Connie Mack discusses the Athletics spring training in Montgomery Alabama. He praises pitching depth and a strong infield led by Perkins Galloway Dykes Hauser and Hale. The club shows balance and grit after four straight wins in Cleveland and sits second to the Yankees in early American League play.

New York Connie Mack Athletics Montgomery Ala Connie Yankees Mack Cleveland Perkins Galloway Hauser Hale Rhonda

Mack's Athletics poised to disrupt American League season

Connie Mack leads the ambitious Athletics with Eddie Rommel shaping into form and Naylor Harris Hasty Heimack delivering strong pitching. Ogden and promising recruits bolster a flexible outfield and strong staff while Harry Davis and Danny Murphy coach the club.

Mack New York Naylor Harris Hasty Heimack Eddie Rommel Cleveland Ogden Connie Mack Harry Davis Danny Murphy

Tuning Up Starter In Capital Public Links Tournament

East Potomac Park hosts a national golf tourney on June 26 with about 300 golfers from across the country. Eddie Held of St Louis and Ausbach of Boston are ineligible this year, leaving Charley Agnew and George Voight as top contenders. Local pro Tomy Ryan assists as the field eyes a crowded event ahead of the Shriner parade crowds and city preparations.

East Potomac Park Toledo Eddie Held St. Louis Ausbach Boston Held Aulbach Dave Hardesty Charley Agnew George Voight District of Columbia Tomy Ryan Sherrill Public Links Chicago

Baseball rules Q&A on balks and fair balls

Answers clarify balk rules for pitchers on rubber without ball, stepping to first, and throwing to second. Umpire authority extends to balk calls by base umpire. A ball striking the third base bag is fair if it bounces there, and a runner on third may score on a ball hit by a batsman who steps into it and would have been a strike.

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Western Ayrs Loom Large in Eastern Meet

University of California Bear team travels to Philadelphia for intercollegiate track and field championships facing a strong Eastern field. California sends 13 athletes led by Brick Muller with hopes of a third straight title. strong showings expected in high jump broad jump and discus with Sorrenti Red Norris and Neufeldt as potential individual winners.

Philadelphia University of California Bruin California Bears Brick” Muller Sorrenti Red” Norris Neufeldt

Tagging the Bases

A day of mixed results across leagues sees the Yankees fall 1–0 to the Athletics as Welch drives in the deciding run in the ninth. The Pirates beat the Cardinals 11–4 at home, Cy Williams hits his 17th, the Giants win 8–2 as Snyder adds a five-run total, the Senators top the Red Sox 7–1 behind Zachary, and the Indians defeat the Browns 6–1 with Sewell and Brower homers. White Sox edge Tigers 6–? aided by Robertson and Kamm in a slow trot win.

I. N Yankees Rommel Athletics Welch Yanks Cy Williams Phillies Giants Snyder Robertson Kamm White Sox Tigers

Memorial Day races enter four foreign riders in Indianapolis

Yesteryears in sport notes May 25 1913 entries listing Jules Coux Paul Zucarrelli Albert Guyot and Theodore Pilette as foreign entrants in the Memorial Day races at Indianapolis. Also mentions Stanislaus Zbysko’s fractured skull in a Montreal wrestling match and a 1898 Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 8 to 3 with McKinley calling for 75 000 volunteers.

Jules Coux Paul Zucarrelli Albert Guyot Theodore Pilette Indiaapolis Stanislaus Zbysko Montreal Pittsburg Philadelphia McKinley

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