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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1923

Page

4

Yankees May Handicap Giants At Yankee Stadium

New York Oct 1 In the World Series context the Yankees hold an advantage over the Giants due to familiarity with Yankee Stadium. The Giants have little or no experience there and will work out to learn the field. The Polo Grounds shaped like a horse shoe and the Yankees’ hairpin stands may challenge Giants in fly balls and infield plays.

Davis J. Walsh New York Yanks Giants Polo Grounds George BR. Ruth

Conductor Smokes Same Brand 41 Years for World Record

Dennis Ahearn, a passenger conductor on the Central New England railroad, claims a 41 year streak of smoking one brand of tobacco, a habit he says remains unchanged through many pipes. His friends seek to verify the claim as a world record.

Winsted Conn Dennis Ahearn Central New England Railroad Ahearn

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and American Association

In the American Association Kansas City and Columbus battled 7 innings to a 1 1 tie after a 10-inning effort. Minneapolis defeated Louisville 4 1 while Milwaukee beat Toledo 6 2. Indianapolis topped St Paul 9 6. In the National League St Louis beat Cincinnati 8 5 and Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 5 4. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6 4 in 12 innings. New York won 4 3 over Boston in 16 innings. American League Cleveland won 4 3 against Detroit. Chicago routed St Louis 10 2. Washington beat Philadelphia 7 4. Further games were listed as scheduled.

American Association Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Toledo New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington Chicago Feereve Milwaukee Ihers

Fragmentary notes on fur trade and regional markets

The text references fur pelts including fox, marten, beaver and arts crops across rural Kentucky Florida and California. It notes a special seasonal collection service for patrons and mentions large quantities and market movement of skins and meat with emphasis on maritime and river district trade.

Northwest Kentucky Florida Califort Mans

Eddie's Friends Teach the Wife Mad Joung

A playful note suggests chaotic collaboration as Eddie and companions try unorthodox methods to influence a wife in a comic scenario. The text hints at misdirection and a challenge to conventional domestic roles.

Eddie Mad Joung

McGraw Versus Ruth: The 1922 World Series Rivalry

Billy Evans analyzes John McGraw and Babe Ruth in the coming World Series. The Giants manager allegedly dictates pitching signals and strategy, aiming to neutralize Ruth with slow pitches and low outside curves while Snyder or Gowdy catch. Ruth must adapt by timing pitches and seeking timely hits over home runs to challenge McGraw’s game plan.

Billy Evans Billy Bevans John McGraw Babeuth New York Giants Babe Ruth King of New York Yankees McGraw Ruth Yankees Frank Snyder Giants Snyder Yanks Hank Gowdy Saya McGraw Bale Beries Tie

America supreme in boxing in Cleveland

The writer proclaims American boxing dominance as of October 1, noting Pancho Villa as an exception among flyweights. Kilbane loses to Criqui in a quick bout before facing Dundee, Firpo weakly shadows heavyweight titles, Dempsey remains era king, and Battling Siki gains notoriety after beating Carpentier in Paris amid rumors about others.

Cleveland America Pancho Villa Philippines Eugene Criqui Lance Johnny Kilbane Criqui Johnny Dundee Kilbane Senor Firpo Jack Dempsey Mons Siki Carpentier Paris

Parkersburg tops Chauncey in a 4 to 1 baseball game

Parkersburg defeated Chauncey 4 to 1 as Parkersburg pitchers held Chauncey to nine hits while slugger Ike McDaniels powered Parkersburg with three hits and strong defense. Thomas added three hits for Chauncey amid a well balanced Parkersburg infield and timely scoring across the late innings.

Chauncey Bail Club Parkersburg Chauncey Chauney Thomas Ike” McDaniels Bradfield

Williams Tops Home Run List With 40 Despite Ruth

Philadelphia out fielder Cy Williams hit two home runs yesterday to take the lead in the season’s home run race with 40, two more than Babe Ruth. The edition notes Williams’ climb atop the standings.

Cy Williams Philadelphia Babe Ruth

One Pitcher Frequently Decides a Big Series

Ray Schalk argues that in a seven game World Series a single dominant pitcher can outweigh a whole all star staff. He cites Babe Adams in 1909 and Red Faber in 1917, notes strong Giants and Yankees arms, and highlights pitchers such as Bentley McQuillan Nehf Scott Ryan and Barnes as potential series heroes.

Ray Schalk Adams Faber Giants Yankees Yankee Allstar Babe Adams Pittsburg Detroit Pirates Mike Cvengros White Sox Mike Yanks Jack Bentley Cvengros Jack McGraw Bentley

Saints Prep for Grid Contest with Ohio Eleven

Saint Navier College in Cincinnati gears up for an Ohio Conference opening against Ohio University after a tuneup against Western Kentucky State Normal. Coaches Jon Meyer and Jerry Jones plan a balanced attack with aerial plays and straight football led by captain Nerb Davis. The forward line averages about 1640 pounds as the team relies on backfield speed and line fight to secure the debut victory.

Cincinnati St. Navier College Western Kentucky State Normal School Bowling Green Saints Ohio Ohio University Jon Meyer Jerry Jones Notre Dame Dr. Navier Nerb Davis Middletown

First Rounds Begin In Athens Women Tournament

Qualifying rounds for the Athens Country Club women's championship and the Dr. James M. Rector trophy cup start Monday and must be finished by Tuesday, Oct. 9. Nine holes qualify with final rounds set at 18 holes in match play. Mrs. F. M. Hutchinson won last year and would claim permanent possession if victorious again. An extra pairing adds E. C. Bibee of Bush versus John Poston of Biddle in the Bush-Biddle team match.

Athens Country Club James M. Rector F. M. Hutchinson E. C. Bibee John Poston

Ohio State Football Prepares for Ohio Wesleyan Opener

Ohio State holds easy workouts this week after a practice game and a tougher session. The schedule includes a long scrimmage, tapering practices, and one open practice for students to view the squad before the Ohio Wesleyan game Saturday.

Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State University

Large field enters tourney for Nomen golfers

The 179-player field for the women’s national golf championship at Westchester-Biltmore opens with England entrants and past champions, led by Miss Glenna Collett of Providence. Collett, a top favorite, tees off with Mrs Lee W Mida as 18 hole medal play qualifying begins and favorites are expected to advance.

Nye Westchester-Biltmore Country Club England Glenna Collett Providence Lee W. Mida Butterfield

Williams lifts Phillies in 12th to beat Giants and more

Cy Williams hit two over the right field wall in Brooklyn aiding a 6 to 4 twelve inning Phillies win. Senators beat Athletics 7 to 4 as Naylor and Heimach faced rugged contact. Mose Solomon debuted with a tenth inning scoring hit giving Giants a 4 to 3 win over the Braves. Cubs top Pirates 5 to 4 on Miller’s deciding homer. Indians edges Tigers 4 to 3 to hold second place. Jess Haines earns 21st victory as Cardinals beat Reds 6 to 5. White Sox rout Browns 10 to 2.

Cy Williams Ruth Brooklyn Phillies Mose” Solomon Polo Grounds Giants Braves

Yankees Owner Ruppert Wins World Series Toss

Colonel Jacob Ruppert, owner of the Yankees, won the toss for the opening game of the World Series to be played at the American League stadium. Supporters of Mis tah Ruth hailed the omen, noting he failed to win the toss last year.

New York Jacob Ruppert Yankees Mistah Ruth

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Yank Stadium Ting Smith THE Trong Sen Wr. Pearme Feavice NORTH America Supreme Messrs Gibbons Tunney Greb Iakfashnal Anne Nefeat Morrison Simpson McDianiels Corbin Hartley Whitlatch Hartman W. Williams Miller Russell S Velix McManus Eeees Crouse Red” Faber Chicago White Sox Hughey McQuillan McQuillan Jack Scott Art Nehf Bill Ryan Giant New York Nationals Jesse Barnes Ohio Eleven STATE Naional League Hornsby Senators Naylor and Heimach Cubs Indians Tigers Jess Haines Cards Reds Browns
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