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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1923

Page

9

Athens High to Meet Nelsonville High in Friday Football

After two weeks idle Athens High braces to face Nelsonville High at Haydenville Friday at 2 pm. Coach Rodhill works to heal injuries, refine tackling, and build a deeper lineup for next season with several subs gaining experience.

Athens Nelsonville Haydenville Rodhill E. Carmichael Baker Swiers Tribe Clark Smith Rockhill Aquinas Rea Plack Ac Rockhill Elso Ong Hes Guthrie Meighan T Oo Wanless Eddie Algeo Cowan Miller Maple Ken Kircher Algeo McKinley Rhodes Shafer Lancaster High

Frisch lauded as baseball's greatest all round star

Frankie Frisch of the New York Giants is hailed as the game’s premier all round player surpassing Ty Cobb and George Sisler in a reverent appraisal. The piece notes his speed on outfield plays bat control a switch hitting style and pivotal fielding and hitting in the 1928 World Series. It contrasts Cobb and Sisler’s fading eras with Frisch’s ongoing peak.

Frisch Archdeacon Chicago White Sox Cobb, Sister Fisch Frankie Frisch Yankees Giants Billy Eva Ty Cobb George Sisler New York Giants Tyrus the Great Cobb St.Louis Browns Sisler

Ohio University seeks second win as Kenyon game looms

Ohio University football, elated after a win over Western Reserve last Friday, ramps up scrimmage work this week aiming for a second victory against Kenyon. The freshmen push the varsity, with the first string backfield improving and signals calling by Jessown, while Kenyon seeks to rebound from four losses and challenge a bolstered Ohio defense and offense.

Western Reserve Ohio University Kenyon Irom Chlo Ohio Ths Jess Yec Marea Gomne Anothenvon Yyme Cincinnati Envon

Latonia Mile Championship Draws Wide Interest

Cincinnati officials report rising interest as My Own Zev and Rialto head to Latonia for the 1% Mile Latonia championship stake this Saturday. Rockminster could threaten the distance mark of 2.55 3-5 if track fasts hold. Final entries numbered 76 with western withdrawals due to strong competition and a $50,000 prize. In Memoriam also trained well in the west.

Cincinnati, CO Latonia Zev Rialto Rockminster My Own Rialt

Rest Upon Honors Will Be Brief in Billiards Championship

Welker Cochran, who dethroned Willie Hoppe, has a quick turnaround in the international 18.2 balkline title. He meets Erich Hagenlacher of Germany as part of a three match schedule beginning shortly after noon, with Jake Schaefer and Roger Conti, plus Hoppe and Edouard Horemans of Belgium, last on the program tonight.

New York

Ohio State Scrimmage Prepares for Denison Game

Ohio State football held a stadium field scrimmage for the third straight day as they ready for Denison Saturday. Hoge Workman continued at quarterback with possible brief use of Klee against the Red eleven.

Columbus Ohio State Denison Hoge Workman Klee Big Red

Glostora Oil Claims Easy Hair Taming

An advertisement touts Glostora oil as a cure for stubborn unruly hair. It promises a natural refined look without stickiness or stiffness, with simple weekly use and long-lasting hold using a two ounce bottle.

Notre Dame's Young Team Recruits From St Edward's Hall

System and discipline drive Notre Dame football and other sports. Kent Oberst, star tackle and athletic director at St Edward's Hall, trains 5 to 12 year olds who become future Notre Dame players. His method emphasizes earning respect and consistent effort to mold long term success.

Notre Dame Oberst St. Edward's Hall Oberstays Tig Rockne St. Edward’s Hall

Moscow Official Executed In Navy Graft Case

In Moscow on November 1 Boris Izmilov, his wife, and 17 contractors and officials were sentenced to death by the supreme court for army and navy graft. Izmilov previously led the navy's technical and economic administration.

Moscow Boris Izmilov Supreme Court Izmilov Navy

Republican committee head proposes Washington meeting dates

John T. Adams chairman of the Republican National Committee suggests in a letter to President Coolidge that the committee hold a meeting in Washington on December 11 and 12.

Washington John T. Adams Republican National Committee Coolidge

Decree Bans Black Shirts Except National Militia

In Rome on November 1 a decree forbids wearing black shirts except by the national militia. The black shirt identifies the fascist unit forming the militia.

LYMIT Rome

Trotzky Warns Red Navy Over European Situation

Russian War Minister Leon Trotsky issues a manifesto to the Red navy warning that revolution gains are endangered by the current European crisis. Dispatch from Moscow reports the warning as of November 1.

Trotsky Nics Leon Trotzky Red Navy Moscow

Lorain County Pomona Grange to mark golden jubilee

Lorain County Pomona Grange will celebrate its golden jubilee in Amherst Ohio on November 3 honoring all charter members in the county.

Amherst Lorain County Pomona Grange

Boxing Showdown Sets Stage for 15 Round Roar

New York November 1 Floyd Johnson and Jack Renault meet at Madison Square Garden for a 15 round or less bout. The winner could be hailed as a champion in prospect and push toward Tom Gibbons. Gibbons and Dempsey links loom as potential next steps in a crowded heavyweight path.

Davis J. Walsh New York Madison Square Garden Floyd Johnson Jack Renault Mert Renault-Johnson Tom Gibbons Gibbons Tom Louis Firpo Harry Wills Firpo Dempsey

Babe Ruth Triumphs in Comeback Season for Yankees

Babe Ruth returns from a low ebb and a year marked by barnstorming controversies. He trains hard, sheds weight, and leads the Yankees to the American League pennant. Ruth dominates the world series, earning universal fan support and affirmation from teammates.

Football Frazzle and Fallouts Stir the Press

A string of jumbled sports and world notes clash with odd opinions on Notre Dame football, boxing, Olympic rules, and a Boston court case. The item mixes colorful commentary with references to managers, gamblers, and media trends across sports and public life.

Master Mind in Baseball The 1923 World Series Clash

The piece argues that Master Mind John McGraw failed to translate strategy into action as Babe Ruth and Brute Force outplayed him. It notes that good planning hinges on pitching and, without effective execution, inside baseball collapses.

John McGraw Babe Ruth

Casey Stengel Homer Smoothed Rough World Series Start

The account notes Casey Stengel hitting a home run in darkness risk averted a tense start to the game. Weather and stadium conditions barely allowed play, with doubts about extending the series beyond one inning. The writer recalls last year’s controversy and suggests a longer game might not have improved the result.

Casey Stengel

World Series Start Time Suggestion For October Games

A proposed start time of 1 30 p m for World Series games is discussed as worthy of consideration. The idea could ease October workloads and deserves careful thought by decision makers due to its potential impact on schedules and related activities.

Ohio high school football praised for town support

NTEREST FOR FOOTALL PAID BY 6000 TEAMS reports Dr. F P A Lambert in Columbus noting towns with strong civic backing for schools reap benefits, while Columbus lags in support. He cites Toledo and Dayton as models and warns large cities split talent, hindering high school programs.

FP. A. Lambert Columbus Lambert Ohio Toledo Dayton Canton Magesition Fostoria Merting Ferry Oberlin Youngstown Ada Findlay Athens Dr. Lambert Dr Lambert Ti Universities Ecotleves, Inc West Virginia Wesleyan Centre Washington & Lee Hoe Wilh Meveland Boat Tech Toledo Scott Ohio High School Delaware Athena Alliance Fine Tolfmo Ohio State University Akron Cleveland Steele Stivershich Cincinnati McKinley High Hich Scott and Waite Citien

Blue Nose Takes Early Lead in Fishermen’s Trophy Race

Leading Halifax page recounts Blue Nose from Canada taking the early advantage over the Columbia Am challenger in the second race for the international fishermen’s trophy. Official start times list Blue Nose at 9 00 27 and Columbia at 9 00 40.

Halifax Blue Nose International Fisheermen Columbia

Wind Disrupts Punt Rule Question in Football Play

In a wind affected play Team A punt crossed the line of scrimmage then blew back behind it. The ball did not touch ground or an opponent beyond the line. The ruling: downs broken when punt occurs and both sides have a fair chance to possess. wind did not give the opposition a fair chance. ref should rule ball did not cross the line.

Eiken Ewan

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