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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

11

Logan High prepares for tricky Wise men in Athens showdown

Logan High School brings a light fast and clever unit to Athens to face Wise in a crucial Saturday contest. Wanless returns for Red and Black as Pearl Carmichael recovers, while locals must clamp down on Logan’s evolving passing attack and guard against a likely tricky game plan.

Logan High School Athens Wisemen Logan Wallope Houncey Nelsonville Wanless Wise Pearl Carmichael Columbus North High “Oolscrubs Regio High School Boyd Pritchard

Coffroth to Award House and Lot to Race's Top Jockey

James W. Coffroth, owner of the Tia Juana racing plant, returns from Mexico City and says the Coffroth Handicap winner this year will receive a house and lot in California. He outlines a busy 160 day meet at Tia Juana starting Thanksgiving and a $1,000,000 purse pool across multiple stakes including the $50,000 Coffroth Handicap and the $15,000 Tia Juana Derby. Coffroth plans to court Epinard the French champion for possible participation.

Los Angeles James W. Coffroth Tia Juana Mexico Mexico City Obregon Coffroth California America Tia Juana Track

Rules of Fair Catch and Center Feint in Football

The team with a fair catch decides how the ball is put back in play. If in opponent territory a field goal option may be chosen by drop kick or placement. If no goal is intended the ball may be put in play by scrimmage or punt. The referee asks the catcher’s captain for the method and the captain must follow. A feint by the center to snap to draw offside is a five yard penalty.

Rutgers star Hy Benkert leads long-point race

The report highlights Hy Benkert of Rutgers as the top long-point scorer this season with Tryon of Colgate as his main rival, alternating for the lead in the ranking.

Hy Benkert Rutgers Hinsest Tryon Colgatero

Illinois at Chicago in Big Ten title showdown

Illinois and Chicago face off in a pivotal Big Ten semi final as Harold Grange-led Illinois seeks undisputed conference crown. Ohio State, Minnesota, and Iowa State linger undefeated with Wisconsin, Notre Dame, and Northwestern also in the mix, while Michigan battles to stay in contention.

Clivela Illinois Metinois Harold Grange Ide Chicaro Ss Maroons Iilin Minnesota Andio State Gophers Ohio State Chicago Buckeyes Minois Gero H Grange Mian Lowa Michigan Columbus Kreyes Wilce Indiana Bloomington Thinghio State Ann Arbor Purple Maize Wisconsin Minnesota Notre Dame Army Pfston Georgia Tech Badgers Perry Ryansen

Shaded Fight Chiaffer Postponed to December 3

Local boxing match between Shade and Chiaffer, Omaha, is rescheduled to December 3 after an earlier date noted. Officials confirm the bout remains intended for the western region with both fighters set to compete.

World Champion Dempsey Firpo Tonight Preview

Angel Firpo is set to check Dempsey tonight as the world champion speaks at a press event. Promoters expect Dempsey and Firpo to exchange remarks and address reporters in New York.

Angel Firpo Dempsey Resis Dempd Firpo

Curfew Facts From Notre Dame Coach Rockne

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne explains dorm curfew and discipline. He says players sleep by ten, with rare midnight permission, and emphasizes self sufficiency, clean conduct, and a life centered on sport. He notes 400 football men train daily and asks entrants if they are clean in thought and action and able to play football.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame University Knute Rockne Chet” Wynne Roger Kiley Notre Dame Rockne George Gipp Walsh Weibel Kiger R. Miller Bach D. Miller Crowley Layden Stuhtdreher Kiski Chicago

Akron Eyes Win Over Wesleyan Despite Conference Struggles

Akron University’s football team aims for a win at Ohio Wesleyan next Saturday during Homecoming. Wesleyan relied on Evans and Dreckel for six points via place kicks against Wittenberg, while Akron’s Hayes Jenkins adds three dropkicks and three PATs. Coach Coleman now trusts his punters Sehock and Wargo for 50 to 55 yard averages.

AKRON Akron University Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Wittenberg Springfield Evans Dreckel Hayes Jenkins Coleman Sehock Wargo

Night Golf Shines With Electric Lights

The piece jokes that using electric lights makes night golf possible and mocks Edison’s crimes while contrasting day and night golf. It imagines an official song titled By the Light of the Silvery Spoon.

Edison

Night golf scoring a light birdie earns an owl credit

The rule states that any hole played under night conditions that equates to a daylight birdie or better earns the player an owl. It defines the credit for outstanding shots in nocturnal rounds.

Night golf yields fresh alibis and loud complaints

The column collects witty excuses from players about faulty equipment and noisy surroundings. Quips mock electrical outages, owls, a milkman shouting, and a quarrel with caddies, as golfers search for fault and lampoon the course.

Night golf hit snag as actor walks into floodlight

An actor playing a New York course collided with a floodlight during a night golf event and suffered injuries from the impact. The incident halted play as staff tended to the mishap and safety checks were conducted.

New York

Indiana Coach Aims to Revive Big Ten Status on Schedule

Indiana coach Ingram says in about a year he will increase competitiveness for the Indians in football. He targets making the program more interesting to other Big Ten teams on his schedule.

Indians Ingram

Night Golf Fashion Sets Off Curbside Controversy

The piece mocks night golf as a fad with jokes about police, 24 hour shifts, and well dressed players in pajamas. It warns against drunken night golfers and notes the Prince of Wales may play at night. The text hints at social tensions by mentioning fear of misidentification as klansmen.

Notre Dame to Play on Coast on New Year’s Day

USC officials confirmed that the Southern California and Notre Dame football teams will meet in Pasadena on New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses Bowl under the Pacific Coast Conference. USC is also slated for a post season game against Syracuse in December.

Los Angeles University of Southern California Notre Dame Pasadena Trojacs Syracuse

Marietta Pioneers Face Ohio U Homecoming With New Lineups

Marietta College fans face a crestfallen week after a 10-9 loss to Broaddus College. Key players Herdman Madden Walker and Captain Shaw miss lineup spots as coaches Griffiths and Jester test changes for the Ohio University game at Marietta, aiming to restore homecoming spirit and halt a losing skid.

Jimmy Warburton Maiietta Marietta College Broaddus College Pioneers Broaddus Mountain State School Stricfron Herdman Madden Walker Shaw Griffiths Jester Hanson Flee Harris Blaci Woodring Ford Sullivan Hinkle Art Ward Ernie Art Lafferty Reif Marietta

Pennsylvanians to face California in Berkeley clash

S. C. reports that the University of Pennsylvania will meet the University of California in Berkeley. The upcoming game pairs the Penn squad against the California team at the California campus.

S. C University of Pennsylvania University of California Berkeley

Last Night Fights End In Mixed Results Across Cards

Quentin Romero Rojas of Chile and Billy Montgomery of Chicago battled to a six round draw. Leo Gates of Brooklyn stopped Jim Slimmer Millville in the fifth at Millville New Jersey. Alex Solair of New York won a six round decision over Dan Bright of England. Minguel Ferrera of Argentina stopped George Antioch of New York in the fourth. Sandy Seifert of Pittsburgh won a six round decision over Charley Polas of Philadelphia.

Quentin Romero Rojas Chile Billy Montgomery Chicago Leo Gates Brooklyn Jim Slimmer

Chick Evans Noted Golfer Also Tops Bond Sales

Chick Evans earns recognition as a standout golfer and as one of the nation's leading bond salesmen, combining athletic prowess with financial acumen.

Chick Evans

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