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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1926

Page

9

Tris Speaker Resigns As Cleveland Indians Manager

Henry L. Farrell reports Tris Speaker resigns as Cleveland Indians manager and leaves baseball for private business. Rumors persist of returns to Boston and talks about salary cuts, amid a busy off season with multiple clubs naming new managers.

Henry L. Farrell New York Chicago Army-Navy Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Navy Army Ransford Rockne West Notrence Tris Speaker Cleveland Indians Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Speaker Cleveland Cobb Detroit Eddie Collins Collins Boston Ses Tigers Phillies Browns Pirates Indians Red Sox Brooklyn Robins Wilbert Robinson

Red Campbell shines as SMU halfback on schedule heavy Bobcats plan

South’s Red Campbell stars as a top first year man at Southern Methodist. The article notes his speed and open field ability, plus his drop kicking skill. SMU plans a tough schedule featuring Georgia Tech and Florida, and a Christmas tour to prep for a demanding season.

Bobcats Rio Grande Wittenberg College University For Florida Georgia Tech Tennessee Ohio State Bliss Manchester University of Florida Wittenberg Muskingum Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Miami Denison Marietta Ohio Y. M. C. A. Wildcats

Athens High School basketball cuts squad to thirteen

Athens High announces a thirteen player squad under coach Harold Wise for the season. A preliminary contest with William Fawn is planned before the opener with Pomeroy on December 17. The first home game is New Year’s Night against Pomeroy with a tentative Logan game moved to February 26.

Athens Pasion Harold Wise William Fawn Logan Mansfield Borodew lAnscott Rame Methens

Ohio U Bobcats Open Strenuous Season With Practice Under Grover

Ohio University basketball opens practice under Coach B I Grover with 26 candidates, including sophomores and returning players Eisenbrey Longley and Sayles. Grover plans a new scoring-focused five man lineup and a different style after last season’s setback. Fans recall last year’s scoring drought and the decisive impact of Wright.

Seaman L. Faris B. I. Grover Ohio University Bobcat Grover Eisenbrey Longley Sayles

Pomeroy High Opens Basketball Practice with Veterans

Coach Louis Boyd organized the Pomeroy high school basketball team as over fifty players reported for practice. Among returning players from last year are Theodore Baker Ralston Russell Jr Lawrence Weed George Faris and Richard Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Louis Boyd Pomeroy High School Theodore Baker Ralston Russell Lawrence Weed George Faris Richard Ebersbach

Canaan shines in county outdoor basketball season

Canaan Township High School claims the outdoor basketball crown of Athens county after six wins in seven games. The boys list Elwyn Dorr and Paul Mansfield among starters, with Earle A. Miller assisting. The girls also excel, posting four wins in six games with Marieta Shirley and Evelyn Darnell leading the lineup.

Canaan Township High School Athens County Toppers Plains Meigs County Canaan Canaanville C. H Alumy Amesville N. Marshid Greens Run Stewart Elwyn Dorr Paul Mansfield E. Thompson Floyd Marquis Ellis South Earle A. Miller Marieta Shirley Evelyn Darnell Mabel Dillinger Prancigs Hill

Walker to Challenge Tiger for Midweight Title Bout

Mickey Walker former welterweight champion will attempt to win the middleweight crown Friday night facing Tiger Flowers. Walker at 160 pounds aims to avoid the eight pound gap that could weaken him while Flowers relies on speed and jabs. Experts say Walker must press forward to have a chance, as Flowers counters with sharp punching and a potential cut-opening tactic.

Clark B. Kelsey Chicago Mickey Walker Tiger Mowers Harry Greb Walker Pete Latzy Scranton Georgia Ng Broter Flowers Sailor Huffman Jack Kearns Chican Shaffie Callahan Callahan Pinkie Mitchell

Rickard Challenged as Promoter in Open Air Boxing Shakeup

New York finds Humbert Fugazy challenging Tex Rickard as rival promoters align with Charles Stoneham and Tim Mara. Fugazy plans open air bouts at Polo Grounds and Jersey City, potentially staging non decision fights with Jack Sharkey Delancey and Berlenbach, while Tunney weighs options for tune up bouts ahead of a summer title bid.

New York Texkard Humbert Fugazy Fugasy Polo Grounds Charles Stoneham Tim Mara Mara Ttalian Gene Noy Gene Tunney Richard Tex God Hig Rickard Jack Sharkey Jack Delancey Paul Berlenbach Tex Rickard Fugarzy Jersey City Fpugazy Paul Bertenbach

Navy Dominates In Season Outlook Amid Strong Opponents

The Navy, Stanford and Army squads share top status as strong contenders. Navy defeated Princeton and Georgetown and has impressed with passing and ground gains. Critics note Army’s midseason surge and Harbord’s leadership while questioning Stanford’s consistency. Knute Rockne observed, and analysis highlights Navy’s passing game and overall attack as a season standout.

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