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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1922

Page

6

Marietta College to Play Ohio U Game on Thanksgiving

Marietta College coaches say the Blue and White are in peak shape after beating Bethany with only minor injuries. Thompson and Donaldson out for the Ohio University clash. Madden, Black and Harris anchor the line as Marietta plans Homecoming festivities and a victory bonfire.

Marietta Marietta College Bethany Griffiths Reiter Ohio University Mariellas Thompson John Donaldson O. U Duquesne Madden Black Harris Donaldson Boosters Club

McMillen Praised as Top Guard by Coach Yost

Michigan mentor Fielding H. Yost lauds Illinois guard Jim McMillen as the best in the conference and likely the nation after his stellar play against Wisconsin. McMillen, a 200 pound Grays Lake product, has risen to prominence with dominant performances against Iowa and Wisconsin.

Apter Fielding H. Yost Michigan Jim McMillen Ilinois Wisconsin Illinois Badgers McMillen United States Grays Lake Jim Iowa Illini Yale Hlawkeye Locke Parkin Rollie Williams

Westport Has Rebel Army in Western Republic

Westport, a Mayo fishing village, proclaims General Kilroy as President of a Western Republic. His 600 man force, well armed, confronts a Free State garrison of under 40. Kilroy’s column recently bought food and clothing and declined to attack the local garrison, citing ample supplies.

Claremorris Ireland Westport Republic Mekheen Kilroy Free State

Local Obituaries and Health Notes From Hooper Ridge Community

Mr and Mrs Ee V Wolfe attend the funeral of Mrs James Robinson at Hooper Ridge church. Mr and Mrs W FE Dicken visit Jesse Picken and friends on Logan Sunday. Edward Coon, confined with diphtheria, is out but under quarantine. Mrs James Bell and daughter Mildred Guseman remain seriously ill with diphtheria. John Vore, bedridden for some time, is indicated in ill health.

Ee. V. Wolfe James Robinson Hooper Ridge W. FE. Dicken Jesse Picken Logan Edward Coon James Bell Mildred Guseman John Vore

Paddock records spark internal A A U clash

Charley Paddock's seven sprint records from Santa Monica on July 4 face renewed scrutiny as the A A U considers his claims. The dispute centers on Louis N. Goldsmith and Lorrin Andrews and hints at a possible deeper split within the federation as regional factions line up against the records.

Davis J. Walsh New York Amateur Athletic Union Charley Paddock Louis N. Goldsmith Paddock Lorrin Andrews Southern Pacific Association Andrews Santa Monica Calif Pacific Coast

Villa Must Fight in Flyweight Class

New York state athletic commission chairman William Muldoon announced Pancho Villa, the American flyweight champion, would be barred from facing bantamweights. Villa must now fight opponents in his own flyweight class in all future bouts.

New York William Muldoon New York State Athletic Commission Pancho Villa

National Open golf championship moved to June

The executive committee of the Professional Golfers' Association forwarded a proposal to the USGA to reschedule the national open to June. They argued that extreme heat in later months bakes the courses and impairs fair play and makes conditions uncomfortable for players.

New York United States Golf Association Professional Golfers’ Association

Former Pupils on Pitt Team Install Warner System

Glenn Warner, secured by Stanford to coach football after his Pitt contract ends, is installing his system at Stanford. Former Pitt stars Andy Kerr and Tiny Thornhill coach there, Kerr handling the backfield and Thornhill the line. Thornhill previously helped Charley Moran at Centre College, aiding a line that outplayed Harvard and helped a 6 to 0 Centre win.

California Eric Muller Nicholls Stanford Andy Smith Palo Alto Fornia Glenn Warner Pittsburg University Warner Pittsburg Andy Kerr Thornhill Charley Moran Centre College Moran Harvard Smith Pasadena Pitt Eam University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Kerr Crimson

Parish church notes and local social gathering reported

The report mentions a person near serious condition and friends' concern. E. V. Wolfe and wife dined with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rorick on the Lower Plains Sunday. Rev. Brown conducts Sunday services in the local church, which recently received a new roof enhancing appearance and comfort.

E. V. Wolfe Ray Rorick Lower Plains Rev. Brown

May We Use Force in Extending the Kingdom sermon

Dr McGurk preaches at First Methodist on Wednesday night continuing the revival series. The service in the auditorium begins at 7 and lasts one hour with choir members invited to attend.

First Methodist Church

Avon pair ends breach suit with Elyria marriage

Katy Huday of Avon filed a $5000 breach of promise suit against Ignatz Kordeski. After 24 hours the couple wed in Elyria, by Mayor A. R. Jones, and the suit was dropped as the marriage voided the claim.

Elyria, D Katy Huday Avon Ignatz Kordeski Elyria A. R. Jones

Auto thefts traced by wireless aid Elyria police

Elyria November 21 reports say auto thefts are being tracked by wireless. William Rawson at the Ohio Hotel relays tips to police, who expect wireless to speed arrests of car thieves.

Elyria William Rawson Ohio Hotel Wireless

Scotts School House Social in Waterloo Township

A social at Scotts school house in Waterloo township is planned for Saturday night November 5. The event offers good eats and plenty of entertainment and invites everyone to attend.

Scotts School Waterloo Township

Referees and Judges in Sports Face Pay and Power Struggles

The author argues that judging in boxing, baseball, and football sparks disputes and costly errors. He advocates restoring sole referee authority, improving pay for officials, and replacing multiple judges with skilled, adequately compensated referees to restore confidence and integrity in sports officiating.

Roberts Tigers Player Killed in Auto Crash

Murray City reports Emay son Kinnison star guard was killed when the Roberts Tigers vehicle overturned near Reynoldsburg on Sunday while en route to Columbus to scout a game. Teammate Winifred Driggs was seriously injured. Ioe Hardy and Eddie Driggs escaped uninjured. Kinnison survived by his wife Ruth Tipton.

Murray City Emayson Kinnison Roberts Tigers Winifred Driggs Reynoldsburg Ioe Hardy Eddie Driggs Columbus Wagner Pirate-Deersam Kinnison Ruth Tipton

Last Night's Boxing Bouts Across Cities

Vic Cragg of Cleveland KO'd Tommy Mc Laughlin in the second round in Lorain. Billie Palmer beat Tommy O'Boyle in ten rounds. Frankie Blake defeated Sammy Marisco in six rounds. In Boston Louis Bogash outpointed Bryan Downey in ten rounds. In Columbus Cristiano defeated Frankie Callahan in twelve. Waldo Patterson beat Tommy Coster in four rounds. Joe Dillon and Al Zainie drew in six. Johnny O'Keefe defeated Joe Clark in four.

Lorain Vic Cragg Cleveland Tommy McLaughlin Billie Palmer Tommy O'Boyle Frankie Blake Sammy Marisco Boston Louis Bogash Bridgeport Conn Bryan Downey Columbus Bud. Christiano Chicago Frankie Callahan Waldo Patterson Tommy Coster Akron Joe Dillon al Zainie New Orleans Johnny O'Keefe Joe Clark Lancaster

Speedy Sparks Beats Joe Packo In Cincinnati Bout

Speedy Sparks Cincinnati dominated Joe Packo Toledo in a one sided ten round boxing match held in Cincinnati. Sparks scored clear advantages across all rounds and claimed a decisive victory.

Cincinnati Speedy Sparks Joe Packo Toledo

Benny Valger Beats Kayo Jeakle In Toledo Bout

Benny Valger of New York won a 12 round decision over Kayo Jeakle in Toledo. In Troy New York Charlies Fitz simmons of Chicago won a judges decision over Tommy Maa den of Brooklyn in 12 rounds.

Toledo Benny Valger New York Kayo Jeakle Troy N. Y Charlies Fitzsimmons Chicago Tommy Maaden Brooklyn

DAR Founded in 1890 by Daughters of the American Revolution

The Daughters of the American Revolution was organized in 1890, establishing a national society dedicated to historic preservation education and patriotic service.

The Society of Daughters of the American Revolution

Schaefer and Hoppe to End Table Match

New York reports Schaefer defeated Cochran 500-303 while Hoppe beat Hagenla cher 500-462. Tonight's Schaefer Hoppe match could decide the 18.2 balkline billiard world title with Hoppe aiming to defend his perfect slate and Schaefer hoping to reclaim the crown. A Hoppe loss would force a tie and a Belgium hopeful Edouard Horemans also sits with three wins and one defeat waiting to play Roger Cott.

New York Jake Schaefer Vicwry Welker Cochran Willie Hoppe Erich Hagenlacher Schaefer- Hoppe Hoppe Schaefer Edouard Horemans Belgium Horemans Roger Cott France

Kipke Chosen As Test Of Western Back Versatility

Billy Eivans argues three top western backs Kipke of Michigan Martineau of Minnesota and Williams of Wisconsin will be tested before Thanksgiving Day The Wisconsin Minnesota game favored Williams and Martineau but Kipke has drawn widespread praise for his all around play and kicking abilities including 11 kicks against Ohio State with nine kicks out of bounds and two over the goal line Coach Yost notes Kipke carries 90 percent of his value above the shoulders Williams excels at forward passing and punt returns.

Kipke Michigan Martineau Minnesota Williams Wisconsin Ohio State West Yost Northwest

Martineau Reigns as Minnesota Flash in Michigan Test

Martineau is described as a hard man to stop with elite running and passing ability. Michigan faces a strong defensive unit, then must contend with Williams and Martineau, while Kipke must be at peak form to match the standout northwest playmakers.

Marines to Give Away Tickets for Big Baltimore Game

Quantico Virginia November 21. The U S Marine post team will play the Third Army Corps area team in Baltimore on December 2. All twelve thousand tickets are to be given free to Marines and their guests with no gate receipts or revenue. The move supports amateur sport and costs will be borne by Marine officers and men.

Quantico U. S. Marine Army Corps Area Baltimore Marine Corps John A. Lejuene Medley PD. Butler Marine Post United States Army Navy General Butler Georgetown University New London Naval Academy Marine French Oliphant West Point

Mental Shots and Mind Control in Golf Psychology

A golf instruction piece by John F. Dille Co. explores psychology as crucial to shot success. It explains mental rehearsal, concentration, and the mind directing muscle action to produce precise spins and drives while noting the ball remains detached from mind control.

Jin John F. Dille Co

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