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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

9

Logan High to Meet Wise Men in Saturday clash at Athens

Logan brings a speedy, clever squad to Athens to face Wise on Saturday. Wanless returns in form as Coach Wise plans a strategic lineup while Pearl Carmichael recovers from a nose injury. The Nelsonville game showcased Logan’s tough passing, and locals hope to counter with a pounding defense and new variations. Junior high scrimmage highlights young talent that could boost next year’s varsity. Three more starters graduate, leaving a lean, confident squad aware of Logan’s tricky plays.

Logan High School Athens Wisemen Logan Wallope Houncey Nelsonville Wanless Wise Pearl Carmichael Nelsonville Lme Columbus North High Pool Boyd Pritchard

Coffroth Plans Large Ti Juana Meet With Rich Stakes

Coffroth announces a major 1916 Ti Juana racing season opening on Thanksgiving with 160 days of racing. The Coffroth Handicap is raised to 50000, and the Ti Juana Derby carries 15000 added. A New York visit aims to lure top horses, including Epinard, for extra value and potential match races.

Los Mexico Arriva Coffroth California Cty Tia Juana Jockey Club America Epinard

Rules for fair catches and ball placement in play

The ball after a fair catch is placed per the catchers team choice. If in opponent territory the aim is a field goal via drop kick or placement. if no goal intent the ball may be put in play by scrimmage or punt. Centers feigning snap draws a five yard penalty.

Hard to Stop Hy Benkert Leads Rutgers Scorers

Hy Benkert of Rutgers dominates the long point scoring race as the season opens. His chief rival Tryon of Colgate interchanges with him for the top spot in the scoring chase.

Hy Benkert Rutgers Tryon Colgateio

Illinois Faces Chicago In Big Ten Semi Final Showdown

Illinois and Chicago pursue an undisputed conference crown as Chicago visits for a crucial Big Ten semi final. Ohio State, Minnesota and Michigan loom with undefeated marks while Northwestern Wisconsin and Notre Dame eye tests and matchups.

Clevela Hif Illinois Macetinois Harold Grange Chicaro Les Maroons Njilin Minnesota Andio State Gophers Ohio State Chicago Buckeyes Cro Mian Iowa Michigan Ina Columbus Skeyes Woosteran Ohio Hois Wilce Indiana Myear Bloomington Ann Arbor E Purple Wisconsin Minnesota Notre Dame Army Ton Georgia Tech Badgers Hasen Ryan Pen

Shade Meets Morphiaffer in Welterweight Clash on December 3

Neway, Nov 6 Dave Shade, leading welterweight contender, is matched to meet Morphiaffer of Omaha in Newar on December 3, announced by Leo P Flynn Shade's trainer. Angel Firpo and Jack Dempsey are guests at a dinner tonight where the champion will speak and pass remarks.

Neway Dave Shade Morphiaiffer Omaha Leo P. Flynn Shade Angel Firpo Dempsey Willewspapermen Firpo

Curfew Figures At Notre Dame

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne explains a strict curfew and lifestyle at the university. He says students must be in by ten or risk dismissal, with few exceptions for extraordinary circumstances. The piece notes the emphasis on self sufficiency and athletic focus shaping the student body and football program.

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 Faces Wesleyan In Homecoming showdown

Akron university aims to upset Ohio Wesleyan despite no conference title. Wesleyan’s Evans and Dreckel hit field goals against Wittenberg, while Akron kicker Hayes Jenkins has three drop kicks this season. Punter Sehock and Wargo now average 50 to 55 yards.

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

Night Golf Emerges Under Electric Lights

A humorous note observes golf at night made possible by electric lights. It jokes that Edison faces many crimes besides the talking machine and contrasts daytime lighting with the illuminated night course. It suggests the night golfer will need an official theme song.

Edison

Night Golf Owls Spark Alibi Benches and Laughs

Night golf awards an owl for any daylight like birdie score and sparks comic alibis. Players blame fuse blows, hooting owls, milkmen, and alarm clocks for bad shots while joking about electric caddies and house committees.

Cleopatria House

Night golf safety concerns rise after floodlight incident

An actor playing a New York course stepped into a floodlight and was injured. The incident highlights risks in low light golf settings and prompts calls for better illumination and safety measures.

New York

Indiana Coach Seeks Turnaround for Big Ten Efforts

Indiana coach Ingram aims to elevate the program after years of limited impact in the Big Ten. He predicts that in roughly a year he will make the team more competitive against conference opponents.

Indians Ingram

Night Golfers Stir Up City Crowd and Controversy

The piece mocks nocturnal golf players and contrasts their lifestyle with workers in steel and brick industries. It humorously notes coppers intervening to ease congestion and mentions the Prince of Wales in a night golf scenario while warning against intoxicated golfers and potential misidentification.

Prince of Wales

Notre Dame to Meet USC in Rose Bowl clash

Confirmed reports say Notre Dame and University of Southern California will face off in the Tournament of Roses Bowl in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The Pac Coast Conference game pairs the Irish with the Trojans in an intersectional showdown. USC also schedules a December 6 post season game with Syracuse.

Los Angeles University of Southern California Notre Dame Pasadena Trojacs Syracuse

Marietta Fans Rally After Narrow Loss to Broaddus

Marietta College faces Ohio University next as coaches mull lineup changes after a close defeat to Broaddus. Key players Herdman Madden and Shaw miss from the line, while Art Ward is replaced at quarterback by his brother Ernie as the homecoming clash looms in Marietta.

Jimmy Warburton Marietta, O Marietta College Broaddus College Iioneers Broaddus Mountain State School Srid- Iron Herdman Madden Walker Captain Shaw Jimmie Hale Bower Cook Marietta Ohtio U Ohio Ohio U Griffiths Mneiler Hanson Flee Harris Plack Woodring Ford Sullivan Hinkle Art Ward Ernie Art Lafferty Shaw Reif Pioneers

Penn Meets Cal in Berkeley Showdown

S. C. reports the University of Pennsylvania will face the University of California in Berkeley, a planned game between the two programs.

Boxing Draw, Wins, and Decisions Reported In Six Round Card

Last night’s boxing card produced a six round draw between Quentin Romero Rojas of Chile and Billy Montgomery of Chicago. Leo Gates of Brooklyn stopped Jim Slimmer Millville in the fifth, Alex Nolai of New York defeated Dan Bright of England in six, Minguel Ferrera of Argentina stopped George Antioch of New York in four, and 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 Known For Golf And Bond Salesmanship

Noted golfer Chick Evans stands out as one of the nation's top bond salesmen, earning praise for his skill both on the course and in financial circles.

Chick Evans

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