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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1922

Page

6

Princeton Looms Over Triumphant East In Big Ten Race

In a season summary by Davis L. Walsh, Princeton’s clash with Harvard Yale and Chicago is highlighted as shaping the eastern title race. Other contenders like Cornell West Virginia Army Notre Dame and California are noted for differing claims, with Princeton’s aggressive play and decisive victories emphasized as key.

Davis L. Walsh New York Iowa Michigan Chicago California Cornell West Virginia Army Princeton Tigers Wisconsin Big Ten Yale Pittshore Notre Dame Nebraska Hoosiers Georgia Tech Princetons Harvard East

Schaeffer and Hoppe Set for World Balk Line Final

New York reports Jake Schaeffer and Willie Hoppe, champions past and present, will meet tomorrow night in the final of the world 18.2 balk line billiard championship. Hoppe may enter the final without a defeat after facing Germany’s Richard Hagenlacher this afternoon, while Schaeffer plays Welker Cochran tonight. A three cornered tie is under consideration due to Edouard Horemans’s lone loss in four appearances.

New York Jake Schaeffer Willie Hoppe Schaeffer Hoppe Rich Hagenlacher Germany Welker Cochran San Francisco Edouard Horemans

Yale to Hire Joe Wood as Head Coach for Baseball

New Haven Conn November 20 Joe Wood of the Cleveland American League club has signed to coach Yale pitchers and may assume full baseball duties. Yale seeks a top professional to lead the program surpassing last year’s coach Tommers while Clarke Slattery and Tesreau have shown success at other schools. Wood reportedly signed a three year deal and could become head coach before it expires.

New Haven Conn Joe Wood Yale Tommers Bill Clarke Princeton Jack Slattery Harvard Jeff Tesreau Dartmouth Wood

Wolfe Triumphs in Comeback Bout After Crippling Injury

Cleveland boxer Jack Wolfe returns to the ring after a severe auto crash that left him considered a lifer. He outlasts Frankie Jerome in New York at Velodrome, then draws Pat Moore in Memphis, defeats Jerome again in Manhattan, and narrowly defeats Joe Lynch at Madison Square Garden though Lynch’s bantam title isn’t on the line.

Jack Wolfe Wolfe Cleveland Jack Bor Frankie Jerome Billy Gibson Tex Rickard New York Jerome Richard Pat Moore Memphis Little Old Manhattan Joe Lynch Madison Square Garden Lynch

Wesleyan Has Brothers on The Gridiron

Civil strife on Edwards Field as Ohio Wesleyan varsity scrimmages with freshmen. Three regulars have brothers on the yearling squad. Ted Turney and brother William clash in practice, while Julian Winters and his brother Sonny key plays and interceptions.

Delaware Edwards Field Ohio Wesleyan Ted Turney Wesleyan William Turney Julian Winters Napoleon Sonny

Independents Open Date Sunday

The Athens Independents the city football team have an open date Sunday despite management efforts to schedule a game with a reputable team. The Independents boast a good record this year and are largely composed of recent Athens high school stars, a lineup capable of challenging any local team.

Athens Independents Fits Independents Athens

Harvard Hope Hinges on Buell as Princeton Loss Hurts

The piece argues Buell’s injury crippled Harvard after he left the field, derailing the Crimson’s coordination with its line and backs. It notes Harvard’s quarterback as supreme, directing play and signaling fair catches, delaying returns and dampening excitement. If Buell cannot play Yale, Harvard’s chances suffer.

Buell Harvard Princeton Crimson Terback Rick Fisher Yale

The Four Golf Spins And How To Apply Them

Four spins shape a golf ball in flight slice hook underspin and overspin. The article explains applying each spin with wrist and stance, noting the hook as easiest and underspin producing long drives and height. It also warns against changing grip or stance and promises a follow up explanation.

John F. Dille Co

American horses race in Europe end season at Saint Cloud

Frank ONeill of St Louis earns his fourth straight European champion jockey medal as American entries wrap the 1922 flat season at Saint Cloud. The piece notes strong performances, drug controversy involving Thomas Murphy, and Romanesque breeding disappointments, with Epinard making headlines in Deauville and Ebward Haynes riding for Eugene Leigh.

Paris Saint Cloud Frank O'Neill St. Louis Frank George Bellhouse O'Neill Thomas Murphy Philadelphia A. K. MacComber Murphy Board of Horse Aldermen Larry Deauville Ramus Kefalin Alcantara Kzar Garner Bullock Kzaar Flechios Archie Fould Founder II Madame Edmond Blanc Bruleur Eugene Leigh Lexington Epinard Eddie Haynes New York Leigh Cluett

Jockeys and Stable Set For Winter in Saint Moritz and Beyond

Matt MacGee of Covington head jockey for Baron Edward de Rothschild wins aboard eighty two ponies and plans winter with O Neill in Saint Moritz. Guy Garner of Centerville signs for another season with the Indian Prince Aga Khan while Mas rides in the States. William Duke of Wellsville will train for the same stable and Fred Williams of Long Island shifts from jumps to flat racing with a 50 to 1 win. The New York Bar group collects their overcoats that evening.

Matt MacGee Covington Edward de Rothschild Matt O'Neill Saint Moritz Guy Garner Centerville Iowa Mas States Aga Kahn William Duke Wellsville New York Fred Williams Long Island

American Jockeys Dominate France Flat Races This Year

American riders captured more than half of the flat races run in France during the year, underscoring their strong showing in French turf competition.

France

Many Players at the Athens Country Club

Sunday drew a full field at the Athens Country Club as both men and women enjoyed ideal mid November weather. A stiff afternoon wind from the hills and valleys added sporty elements to the golf, but did not hinder the day’s enjoyment.

Athens Country Club

Amateur Athletic Union suspends Ray and Loomis brothers

New York reports say Joie Ray and brothers Joe and Frank Loomis face suspensions at a second session of the Amateur Athletic Union convention. The timing records of Charley Paddock may be discredited for alleged inaccuracies, with several outdoor marks under review.

New York Joie Ray Joe Frank Loomis Chicago Amateur Athletic Union Charley Paddock California Paddock Santa Barbara Hal Cutbill Ray Loomis Brothers

American All Stars Fall to Mita Club in Osaka Defeat

TOKIO Nov 20. The American All-Stars suffered their first invasion defeat as they left for Osaka after a loss to Japan's Mita club. Waite Hoyt pitched with Sewell catching in a game tallying a 3 to 1 score for the home side.

Tokio Osaka Mita Club Japan Waite Hoyt Sewell RP Oe

Three Romney Brothers Shine as College Football Coaches

The Romney family sees three sons thrive in coaching roles. Milton Romney, a Chicago star and Princeton contributor, now guides at the University of Texas. Ott Romney serves as PE director at Montana A and M College FE. Lowell Romney coaches at Utah Agricultural College. Milton would have captained Chicago this year but completed his degree without an extra year.

Romney Milton Romney Chicago Princeton University of Texas Ott Romney Montana A M. College Lowell Romney Utah Agricultural College University of Chicago

Football Coaches Talk in Fancy Figures

Philadelphia reports show college football coaches commanding high salaries as big programs seek winners. The piece notes Hugo Bezdek's influence at Penn State and mentions offers around 15 000 dollars a year, reflecting rising pay in coaching circles.

Philadelphia Baker Hugo Bezdek Bezdek Pittsburgh Penn State

No Such Thing As Overwork Says Specialist

Derbyshire nerve expert Professor William Palmer Wynne tells a health meeting that neurasthenia arises from egoism, habits, and sympathy seeking. He disputes overwork as a cause and argues Britain lacks truly overworked people, urging focus on root social factors and cutting public waste.

Glossop Derbyshire England William Palmer Wynne W. Ways Great Britain

Kid Lewis Favored In British Middleweight Title Fight

Ted Kid Lewis is a five to four favorite to defeat Roland Todd for the Great Britain middleweight title at Holland Park tonight. The Koh-i-noor diamond, a famed 102.75 carat gem, is noted as having been found in India before the Christian era.

London Ted “Kid” Lewis Roland Todd Holand Park Great Britain India

Beasley's Sun Flour Declared Best for All Purpose Use

Local bakers praise Beasley's Sun Flour as the top choice for all purpose baking. Advertisers tout its consistent texture and mild flavor across bread, pastries, and gravies at markets.

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