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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
8
Middletown reports an anticipated game against Athens with as many as 5000 fans expected to attend. Analysts note Athens retains most of last year’s squad while Middies face injuries and a losing streak, with Cottmeyer highlighted as a key player.
Baseball tale recounts Bobby Wallace recalling Browns prospect Baumgartner who joined as a rookie under Ed Walsh. The anecdote notes Baumgartner’s raw fastball and wild control, a clash with Walsh in a Chicago pitcher’s duel, and a rookie’s reaction to seeing a legendary name.
A jumble of witty quips on boxing star Battling Siki, exams, football, and curious tales from across the nation. Blinkered professors, calf racing on lit fairways, and a Kansas asylum baseball club mix with talk of legends and lottery-like thrills.
Coach Gauthier of Ohio Wesleyan selects Patterson at left tackle and Ruth at left guard for the All-Ohio gridiron team. He assigns five Wesleyan players to the first team and three to the second, with Wooster earning three first-team places.
Jack Malone of J Paul knocked out George Ward of Elizabeth New Jersey in three rounds. Bob Sage defeated Jack McClellan of Somerville in two rounds. Al Lewis of the South End beat Benny Glynn of Roxbury in eight rounds. In New York Spencer Gardner of Newport won a decision over Young Montreal of Providence in nineteen rounds. Georgia Marks of California won a decision over Willie Spencer of New York in ten rounds.
The article argues the cross-back or off-tackle run is the most effective ground gainer in football. It notes situational factors like downs and score and highlights deception and pace changes used by Penn State under Bezdek to keep defenses guessing.
Henry Ford's company paid over 50 million dollars in federal taxes in 1921 but due to the abolition of the excess profits tax the amount fell to 16 million dollars in 1922.
The piece previews major college games led by Cornell versus Penn, noting Penn’s strong lineup since 1919 and Cornell’s potent attack around Pfann. It forecasts close showdowns with West Virginia at Washington & Jefferson, Texas and Baylor in Southern matchups, and mentions Marquette Vermont and Notre Dame against St Louis among other key contests.
Jack Kearns, staying at a New York hotel, announced a syndicate has offered to stage another bout for champion Jack Dempsey against Luis Firpo next summer. He declined to name backers, said Dempsey would arrive within ten days, and would not fight this winter. Kearns added Dempsey would also consider Tom Gibbons or Harry Wills for suitable offers.
Riverside Military Academy of Gainesville Georgia elected two captains for the season after a tie vote. Fullback Charles Vaden and end John Riddle share leadership with equal authority, a precedent that has worked out successfully.
The line of scrimmage must include at least seven players from the ball holder. A player is on the line if he has both hands or both feet or one foot and the opposite hand within one foot of it. Only guards may lock legs with the snapperback. other players must keep both feet outside the outside foot of the player beside him. Locking is rare in the open style game.
Charles W. Walker of 155 West Union Street Athens receives a monthly pension of 24 dollars. The pension takes effect from September 21, 1923, following a message to Congressman Foster who advocated for the claim. Walker served in Company L 31st Michigan Infantry.
Athens high school football coach Rockhill leads a 1-plant crew to Middletown for the final game of the season. The Athens squad, including E Aigeo Kircher Miller Swyrers and Cowan, plans to stop in Dayton for practice before meeting Middletown’s Cottmeyer and Byrd. Results will be telephoned to Cline Pharmacy after the game.
Jimmy Burke previously assisted Frank Chance in Boston and is linked with the selection. Lee Fohl, newly named Red Sox manager, is likely to hire Lefty Liefield, a key aide at St. Louis, as part of his coaching staff.
Ray Schalk remains a highly valued catcher in the American League despite a rough year at the plate and a slipping throwing arm. His superb bat mechanics and keen intelligence behind the plate define his standing.
A scanned roster lists Guthrie Auto Sales and multiple automotive, repair, and service firms in Chauncey Athens Nelsonville Albany Glouster Amesville Guysville New Marshfield Millfield The Plains Stewart and surrounding towns. Names include Jess Francis Haydenville Q R A Antle C Ray James Ed Lowery The Valley View Garage Pact axees and Pearl Coe Nelsonville Buick Co Nelsonville H Pidcock Beaumont Co T Abdella C E Ferrell Wallace Bryson Gaston Brothers W M Dixon R H Hysell I Cottingham O Lige Cecklie M I Cottingham O Ray Bean and others with miscellaneous note Railroad cesepsone number.
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