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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1924

Page

2

Logan Post American Legion Holds Annual Meeting

The Logan post of the American Legion met at Pocahontas hall with fifty members. Elections were held and a yearlong program outlined. Armistice Day services were planned with a parade at 7 pm Tuesday and a talk after, plus a Mardi Gras event. Police will aid as 15 Legion volunteers act as special officers. Officers elected include Barton Hall as post commander Gifford Hull as vice commander Don Bort adjutant Wood Owen finance officer Karl Harlan Erwin Matheny Clarence Tompson George Shively Owls Mack on the executive committee. John Kreig notes about $950 in bonds and $170 cash in treasury. Grand marshal urged a large parade turnout from all patriotic groups.

Logan Post American Legion Pocahontas Hall United Brethren Church Harper Veterans’ Bureau Legion Benmin Mulberry Pring Barton Hall Gifford Hull Don Bort Wood Owen Karl Harlan Erwin Matheny Clarence Tompson George Shively Owls Mack Execuive C. I. Lauer John Kreig

Army captain to speak at Armistice Day address

Captain C. FF. Lauer of this city has been asked to deliver an Armistice Day address at the Boy's Industrial School Tuesday afternoon. He will make the trip to the school and will return after the address in

B.T C. FF. Lauer

Question on Roughing the Receiver Sparks Football Rules Debate

An eastern coach questions the definition of roughing the receiver after a pass or kick play. The Pennsylvania Lafayette game prompted protests over interference and the rule text cites no interference after a pass until the ball is touched. Officials faced fan criticism as spectators disputed legality of contact on several plays.

New York Pennsylvania Lafayette Philadelphia Berry Irkleskie Thomas Spectors

Pop Athens Says: Scrub Term Against Eastern Varsity

Opinion piece arguing Rockne should not rush into a scrub term against an eastern varsity. The writer agrees with experts that Dempsey quitting would be a tragedy.

Rockne Dempsey

Auto thief arrested for driving without tags. arraigned

William Tennyhill was arrested by Chief Earl Steward for driving without license tags. He appeared before Mayor Wolfe and pled guilty, paying a fine of one dollar plus costs.

William Tennyhill Earl Steward Wolfe

Hunter Arrested on Warrant and Bound Over

Tom Hunter of Cawthorne was arrested Friday by Deputy Brandt on a court warrant. He was arraigned Saturday before Justice Miller and bound over to the grand jury in a 500 dollar bond for non support.

Tom Hunter Cawthorne Brandt Miller Hunter

Funeral of Henrietta Donaldson Sent to Green Township Cemetery

The body of Henrietta Donaldson, seventy nine, who died in Newark last week, was shipped to Logan Saturday morning. From there it was taken to Fellow ship cemetery in Green township for burial by the Hardin Undertaking Co. Mrs. Donaldson was a former resident of this county and has many relatives in Green township.

Henrietta Donaldson Newark Logan Fellowship Cemetery Green Township Hardin Undertaking Co Mra Donaldson

Man Fined for Hunting in Closed Season

Jacob Myers of Rushcreek appeared before Magistrate Miller for the same offense within a week. Deputy Higgins found four skunk hides ready for curing during a Friday visit. Myers pleaded guilty, was fined 256 dollars plus costs, paid, and released.

Jacob Myers Rushcreek Miller Myers Higgins Logan

Presbyterian Sunday school to reorganize for efficiency

A committee of Sunday school workers will meet with Pastor Rev. Mr Douglass at the Manse Thursday evening to pursue a reorganization aimed at more effective work, aligning with reforms seen in other schools.

Presbyterian Sunday School Mr. Douglass

Athens Junior High Principal Joins SE Ohio Athletics Board

Russell Rupp, principal of Athens Junior High, has been chosen to serve on the board of control of the Southeastern Ohio High School Athletic Association. Rupp is known for sportsmanship and leadership in high school athletics.

Russell Rupp Athens Southeastern Ohio High School Athletic Association Rupp Association

California passes 12 round boxing bill

Californians approved a new 12 round boxing bill by 20 000 to 25 000 in favor and it becomes effective mid December after the state count. A three member State Athletic Commission will be appointed within fifteen days to regulate permits for matches and limit events to ten round decisions or twelve round no decisions. William H McCarthy is tipped as a possible commissioner candidate as Los Angeles builds a 300 000 boxing arena with San Francisco eyeing a similar project. Boxing promoters expect a resumption of the sport once the act is in effect.

San Francisco California Athletic Commission William H. McCarthy Pacific Coast League Landis Commission Los Angeles

Walsh Reveals Astonishing Football Saturday Surprises

New York, Nov 10. Davis J. Walsh notes a wild Saturday in college football with Princeton reviving, Illinois and Notre Dame excelling, and several top teams slipping or tying. Notre Dame matched Wisconsin 38 to 38 as the nation’s class leader and potential threat to Princeton.

Davis J. Walsh New York

Princeton Beats Harvard 84 to 6 Aims for National Recognition

The piece argues Princeton’s stunning 84 to 6 victory over Harvard shows a modern miracle, challenging West Coast and Midwest teams’ claimed supremacy. It notes Notre Dame, Stanford, Penn, Alabama, California, and others remain in contention, with Stanford facing a tough defense and Penn dates mixed with other results.

Notre Dame Trinceton Tilmore Chicago Nebraska Michigan Princeton Harvard Washington Stanford Pennsylvania Georgetown Rutgers Lafayette Penn Yale Army Dartmouth Georgia

Southern football standards and top teams cited

Objections to linking Alabama to big timers are rejected. The piece lauds Southern football noting Georgia’s outrush of Yale and Florida’s strong showing against Army. It asserts Alabama is capable of beating top foes and mentions Baylor’s 28 to 10 win over Texas as proof of quality.

Alabama Georgia Yale Flor

Three Greatest Halfbacks Named Thorpe Mahan Grange

A survey of 50 experts selects Jim Thorpe and Eddie Mahan as top all around halfbacks with Harold Grange emerging as a leading third. The piece notes Thorpe's versatility, Mahan’s Harvard legacy, and Grange’s rare talent and durability.

Thorpe Eddie Mahan Harvard Mahan Knute Rockne Notre Dame George Gipp Grange Coy Yale Brickley Heston Michigan Eckersall Chicago Harold “Red” Grange Ilinois Jim Thorpe

Michigan Fans Claim Conference Superiority Over Illinois

Michigan supporters assert the Maize and Blue were demoralized by Red Grange and maintain the team could win if the match were played at a lower venue.

Michigan Illinois Red Grange

Georgia Tech Star Wyckoff Emerges as Team Highlight

Georgia Tech fullback Doug Wyckoff is noted as one of the year's stars. The report suggests his fame could rise further on a stronger squad and underscores his standout status.

Doug” Wyckoff Georgia Tech

Sexton Cup To Yale In New Field House Era

Yale opens Lapham Field House with the Sexton Cup as first trophy won by Yale crews. The cup honors Lawrence E. Sexton Harvard 1884 and may have included Cornell in his wish. The article notes campus expansion, coed access, and new athletic facilities linking gym, fields, and the Yale Bowl.

New Haven Conn Lapham Field House Yale Lawrence E. Sexton Harvard New London Sexton Cornell Wonder Walter C. Bayliss James J. Storrow Robert I. Herrick Lapham Lapham Feldhouse Divinity Medicine Elm Street Sage-Pierson University Center Lapham _ Field house

Eastern Colleges Refusal Hampering Westward Football Games

Eastern colleges decline to send football teams westward for nonconference games, a stance many sport writers say discourages intersectional matchups between the east and the west.

Middle West Holds Most Logical Men for All American Honors

Chicago November 10 The Middle West shows the strongest spread of prospects for the 1924 All American football team with Grange of Illinois and Crowley of Notre Dame likely to be backfield stars. Candidates from Northwestern Michigan Notre Dame Ohio State Iowa Illinois and other schools vie for key positions across ends guards and centers. The article argues the West may outscore the East for first-team selections.

Davis J. Walsh Chicago Middle West Heston Schults Eckersall Harold Grange Ilinois Crowley Notre Dame Grange Stuhldicher Baker Northwestern Steffen Michigan Layden Don Miller H. Thomas Chicaro Karow Ohio State Hall Illinois Parkin Iowa Butler Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Marquette Kansas Missouri Rockies Rousek Kassel Collins Crowe Otte Romey Wilson Bach Henderson Hancock Pondelik Fleckenstein Weibel Dreyer Walsh

PRO GRID SCORES OF REGIONAL TEAMS REPORTED

Pro grid scores list multiple regional games with Cleveland Bulldogs 26 over Akron 7 and Chicago Bears 12 over Columbus 0. Other results include Buffalo 27 over Kenosha 7 and Chicago Cardinals 28 over Dayton 0. Semi pros Massillon Maroons 4 over Akron Marlowes 0 Lorain Mercuries 34 over Triangles 0 Painesville A C 37 over Kent 7 Sandusky Maroons 7 over Dayton Koors 6 Elyria Elks 19 over Barbers 0 Ironton Tanks 43 over Portmouth.

Cleveland Bulldogs Akron Chicago Bears Columbus Buffalo Kenosha Chicago Cardinals Dayton Massillon Maroons Akron Marlowes Lorain Mercuries Triangles Painesville A. C Kent Sandusky Maroons

New York Alumni Plan Radio Rally For Ohio State Michigan Game

New York alumni of Ohio State university will host a radio rally from station WHN on November 14 the night before the big Ohio State Michigan game. Ted Lewis will lead the cheer as a jazz yell broadcast to Columbus listeners at dances, armory events, fraternity houses and hotels.

Columbus New York Ohio State University Ohio State University Armory Ted Lewis Carr Ohio

Roberts Tigers Triumph 14-0 Over Zanesville Palace Gardens

Before about 2,000 fans in Murray City on a brisk Novembers day the Roberts Tigers beat Zanesville Palace Gardens 14 to 0. Wooler and Gale starred for Murray while Crowner excelled for the losers. The win earns a possible game with the Ironton Tanks and the Tigers schedule Haydenville next Sunday.

Murray City Roberts Tigers Zanesville Palace Gardens Tigers Wooler Gale Murray Crowner Haing Peerful Ironton Tanks Haydenville Regal

Columbus Team Seeks Gage Date for 1924 25 Season

The Fellow's Grocers, a top semi pro basketball team in Columbus, seeks a game with Athens for the 1924 25 schedule. Local managers interested should contact F E Fellows at 975 Michigan Avenue, Columbus.

Fellow Grocers Columbus Athens E. B. Fellows Michigan Lavenue

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