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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
9
The article recalls Babe Ruth acknowledging a half million dollar waste of money over about ten years. It notes Ruth’s pride, faults, and self admission that wealth was spent freely. It mentions injuries reducing home run totals and an $852,000 contract remaining with one year to run.
The article notes Babe Ruth admitting losses around 125000 dollars in gambling and recalls a Chicago game incident where he bet 5060 on a race, with typical wagers of 1000 or more and a 10000 bet on a hot tip. The New York club played in Chicago as an umpire recalls Ruth’s controversial wagering in a race with a 16000 commission by Ruth prior to a game.
A fellow with ten thousand dollars at stake on Broadway faces a difficult distraction from a single race, leading to a lapse noted in the record.
In a tense seventh inning scene Ruth, the Yankees’ star, singles for New York trailing by one. A former Yankee, now with another club, bets $100 on Ruth’s choice and whispers to the coach, who loudly proclaims Babe’s horse won breezing, amid clubhouse speculation.
A fragment shows Ruth asking about the price, revealing strong interest. The line implies a commercial or evaluative moment where value is at stake and curiosity is pointed toward cost.
The coach notes a 6-1 bet while Babe Ruth calculates a lost fortune of 36 000. Faber hands the ball to Sheely who tags Ruth out as Ruth’s mind stays on the math of winnings, not the game.
A blocked punt recovered behind the kicker’s line results in a safety for the defense, worth two points. A kickoff hitting the goal post is a touchback, placing the ball at the 20 yard line for the offense. Yale and Penn example noted.
The 1925 season heads toward the finish with Michigan and Yale shown as strong, while Navy and Army defenses are solid. Grange and the East’s teams are highlighted as the year features wide score margins due to the forward pass.
In Cleveland a high profile Oberlin–Western Reserve matchup looms as Oberlin sits atop the Ohio conference standings. St. Xavier faces Akron at Cincinnati while Miami meets Mount Union in Alliance and Denison plays Muskingum at Granville. Ohio Wesleyan travels to Syracuse to face the undefeated Orange as Marietta visits Athens to clash with Ohio University.
Last night fights featured Dando of Dayton beating Christiano over 12 rounds. Jakie Meli defeated Vic Ross in Cincinnati by 132 pounds over eight rounds. Lou Bloom of Columbus drew with Copper Pence after eight rounds. Ray Meyers outpointed Jimmie O Harra in a four round lightweight bout.
Explorers in Arctic regions note that Eskimos apparently never catch cold even when the entire body is immersed in icy water, a surprising finding that questions common cold susceptibility and climate effects.
Thirteen Ohio University varsity players reported for coach Grover's early practice. Veteran leaders Charley Wright and Billy Beekwith anchor a deep roster as the team reads in two weeks after football season ends.
Ohio Northern setback spurs hard practice as Marietta eyes a pivotal Saturday game against Ohio University. Injuries to Sweeney, Wapser, and Gamber strain a thin Oilers squad while Marietta’s Harris and Ward stand out as key threats. The Buckeyes' hosts face a muddy Ada environment and a hungry Greek and White foe seeking revenge.
Ohio State’s hard stretch includes Indiana Illinois and Michigan with injuries limiting key players. Truck Meyers’ knee injury hinders the backfield as Windy Wendler Marek Clarke and Karen are to start in the next game. Uridil ready to return, aim to improve aerial plays despite Wooster setback.
The article praises Yale captain Joss as a standout tackle and versatile end, detailing his height and speed, high-line defensive stance, quick footwork, and eye for the ball. It notes his receiving ability and a notable touchdown pass to Joss against Princeton last season, with a hint he may surpass former All American Centuary Millsted.
Footwear is the key in hunting apparel. Poor footwear spoils the trip with blisters and rubs. Visit a chiropodist for corns or ingrown toenails before the hunt. Use large soft moccasins with two pairs of wool socks and a felt inner sole. If boots rub, remove them and tape the heel with adhesive tape.
The team faces Marietta in a crucial upcoming game after two recent losses that shook morale. Captain George Gardner’s pack appears to be the focal point of the slump, with a superhuman effort anticipated to end the spell.
Ohio coaches prepared for Saturday's intersectional game with Syracuse. Backfield man Sran ley Pratt, injured in the Ohio Northern and again in the Wittenberg game, practiced lightly as Coach Gauthier focused on aerial attack development.
Wooster coach Boles gives players a rest tonight. Tomorrow includes light drill and a blackboard talk. He was not satisfied with blocking and tackling in the Ohio State game and the week will focus on fundamentals.
Denison football under Coach Livingston holds an easy workout today then expects intensive training tomorrow focused on running interference and offense ahead of Saturday's Muskingum matchup. Muskingum brings 500 rooters and a band to the game.
Cleveland November 38. Coach Hob Fletcher of Case led a practice with the squad today. All players except Frate, a guard, left in good shape after the workout with Mount Union. Frate sustained a shoulder injury.
At Oberlin on November 3 the team began a week of intensive practice in preparation for upcoming events.
Ohio University announces intramural indoor baseball games will not be played Wednesday due to a lecture course. Rival fraternities will resume Thursday night with games moved from Wednesday to next week. Thursday's slate includes American and National division matchups starting at 6 30 p m.
The reserve team began this afternoon with signal practice led by Coach Maecbachron. The varsity showed good condition after a Saturday test. The second team defeated hocheater in a separate match.
AY Wittenberg Springfield reports 18 members of the Fighting Lutherans pledged after a Tove feast to carry on and return to school in 126 with the aim of defeating Obtea Wealeyan. A few graduates leave but the squad will be augmented by promising freshmen recruits from the class years.
University of Cincinnati footballers faced a tough practice with several key players sidelined from the Dayton game. Coach Mel Larends planned roster adjustments to boost the offense ahead of the Wittenberg clash.
Otterbein at Westerville conducted a light workout as Carroll, who was injured Saturday, did not report for practice. The session focused on recovery and basic drills.
The article discusses New Jersey politics around Governor hopeful A. Harry Moore and Frank Hague allies. It suggests plans for a commission form of boxing oversight, potential Dempsey-Willard style negotiations, and downfalls of ticket scalping amid expected power shifts if Moore wins.
The piece surveys boxing consistency with commissions, mentions Jock Kearns and Dempsey, notes big money in Florida and visits by Walter Johnson Jack Pourmnes and Freddie Lindstrom, cites Walter Hagen's stance, and observes revived wrestling in Brussels amid a campaign against tie games in foothball.
Fragmentary text notes a Sphinx and an event involving Walter Johnson with a hinge issue. Details are unreadable. no clear date or location is provided.
A hurried visitor asks if Ace Hudkina is a good card in the ring echoing a style Michael Arlen might admire. The caller, Mr O Geofty, breezes in with a bag of dough and a sharp quip about fighters.
Lehigh University plans to complete its football schedule despite a player's death. The decision follows the athlete’s wishes after injuries sustained in a game with West Virginia sixteen days ago.
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