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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1924

Page

2

Marietta and Ohio Battle Preview Adds Colorful Rivalry

The Ohio University and Marietta College rivalry is described as fierce and historic with a string of close results since 1914. The piece notes past roughness, current excitement, and predicts a colorful game at Marietta with Coach Peden reporting no serious injuries from the Northern game.

Marietta Ohio University Oberlin Northern O. U Stuenza Orthern Oberin Peden- Stes Mariet College Darteta Marietta Gang Ohio Ohio U Penn Cornell Yale Harvard Peden

Pop Athens Says Political Clashes Amid Baseball Buzz

The piece mocks 1920s baseball politics and national figures. It notes the Braves carrying New England states but losing in major cities, while References to Johnny Evers Connie Mack and Walter Johnson pop up with mock outcomes and silly proposals. It portrays a whimsical, satirical view of elections and sports.

Johnny Evers Connie Mack

Two Men Hold A Scoring Lead In Eastern Contests

New York on November 8 reports Bennert of Rutgers and Tryon of Colgate as top scorers from Saturday's games. Bennert totaled 82 points and Tryon 65, Brader of West Virginia rising to third with 65. Bennert leads in touchdowns with thirteen.

New York Bennert Rutgers College h&Kt Ryon Colgate R Benkert Tryon Brader West Virginia Benkett

Will Play in South Florida Winter Twosomes

The article notes Ouimet and Jesse Guesa will spar in multiple twosome events in Florida this coming winter, signaling a busy schedule for the pair.

Southerapois Ouimet Jesse Guiesa Florida

Record-Breaking Run for Sarazen and Chilhowee Tops Racing

On October 11 Sarazen set a mile time of 2 00 4 5 for the distance at Latonia, a record. Two days later Chilhowee ran a Latonia eighth in 1 48 4 5, a world mark. The feats mark a remarkable run for the season, aided by speed rather than mechanical aids. Sarazen’s romance and earnings add to the story of a modestly bred champion who has earned 124 655 in purses from 17 wins.

Chilhowe Latonia Atlantic Vermont Hills Harneas Chilhowee Garner Sarazen Whisk Broom II Man O’ War High Time Ica Jack Frenault Canada Tommy Gibbons Ireland Tony Fuente Mexico New Orleans Senegambia St. Paul Dublin Mr. Gibbons Wills Gibbons Firpo Renault Fuente Lito Ybarra Jose Rivers Rivers Wolgast Herrera Ritchie Aurelio Herrera McGovern, Young, Corbett Kid Broad Bat

International Pose Now On Jack's Trail

New York reports a developing international posse pursuing Jack Dempsey. Mexican heavyweight contender Tony Fuente joins a lineup including Wills, Firpo, Renault, Gibbons, and others, with Fuente facing questions about experience and fighting pedigree.

International Jack New York Jack Dempsey Yarry Wills Senegambia Luis Angel Firpo South Amer

Governing Head Proposed to Oversee College Football Officials

New York reports that creating a central authority to appoint and rule on college football officials could reduce bickering among schools. A figure akin to baseball's Landis would name referees, resolve disputes, and keep officials independent of college influence.

New York East Landis

Manager Fohl regrets Workman pitching limits after football

Boston Red Sox manager Lee Fohl remarked on Hore Workman who had shown football passing ability and admitted regret that his pitching and throwing strengths do not align. The comment connected Workman’s athletic versatility with his baseball potential and future performance expectations.

Lee Fohl Boston Red Sox Hore Workman Workman

Roberts Tigers and West Side tie in Murray City

The Roberts Tigers of Murray City and the West Side A C of Columbus battled to a 7 to 7 draw in their second straight tie on Sunday. Mudrie starred for Murray City, with Nye and Ohaffer among the ends for the Tigers.

Murray City Eleven Haydenville Roberts Tigers Murray City A. C Columbus Mudrie Nye Ohaffer Ohio University Tigers West Side NYO Davis Hopkins Ccccue Driggs Yesen Scocee Graham Kardos Roberts Hardy Kardos Woolett Shuttleworth Chaffer Williams Snoots Gail Geer

Eastern Grid Pros See Few Upsets This Weekend

Yale and Army battled to a tie as undefeated teams in the East stood firm. Syracuse, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania, Lehigh and Rutgers won to remain in the elite. Cornell defeated Columbia, and Gilmour Dobie’s Ithaca squad rose in rating behind a strong tackle showing by McGinley.

New York Yale Dartmouth Syracuse Pennsylvania Lehigh Rutgers Army Pittsburgh Cornell Columbia Ithaca Gilmour Dobie

Syracuse and rivals shine in tough gridiron day

Pittsburgh teams fought hard while Syracuse kept its best effort for Salt City. Lehigh Rutgers stayed undefeated with first class football. Jim Baldwin at Bethlehem impressed as Lafayette readied for a late clash. Harvard Princeton Penn State Holy Cross Boston College Carnegie Tech Williams Bucknell Colgate and West Virginia also delivered solid showings.

Osition Pittsburgh Salt City Chick Meehan Syracuse Lehigh Rutgers Jim Baldwin Bethlehem Lafayette Harvard Princeton Penn State Holy Cross Boston College Carnegie Tech Williams Bucknell Colgate West Virginia

Cornell Falls to Williams as Wen dell Stops Dobie’s Off Tackle

Cornell loses to Williams with Percy Wendell, ex Harvard star, neutralizing Dobie’s favorite off tackle play. The engineer of Cornell’s attack, Dobie, had relied on that thrust as a core weapon and was stymied by Wendell’s defense.

Cornell Williams Percy Wendell Harvard Dobie

Pro Grid Scores From Local Circuits

Cleveland Bull Dogs beat Dayton 38 to 2 and Columbus won 36 to 0 over Akron. Milwaukee 17 defeated Chicago Cardijnals 8 while Trenton Tanks 6 topped Huntington Boosters. Masillon Maroons 13 over Barberton Oaks 6. Lorain Mercuries 14 defeated Akron Marlowes 0. Elyria Elks 19 over Marion 0. Sandusky Maroons 0 and Columbus Wangers 0. Struthers 8 edged Favorite Kni Toronto Tigers 6. Duquesa 6 over South Akron Awnings 3. Canton Puccis 14 beat Mansfield Liberties 12. Painesville A C 19 over Ashtabula Bucyrus 7 and Tiffin 0.

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