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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1923

Page

7

Oberlin Freshmen Scrimmage Sparks Upstate Ohio Battle

Oberlin coaches led a tough Monday practice against Ohio varsity as Grover uses two-year contract setup with Western Reserve. Dick Reinhold starred at end signaling and passing while first year players tested against veterans amid bumps and sharp forward passes.

Grover Ohio Oberlin Western Reserve Reserve Upstaters Dick Reinhold Zanesville Bird Hecht Peden Bryan Veri Fy

Ohio Opens Season With Top Officials Don Hamilton and Littick

Ohio started the season with good officials Don Hamilton and Mr. Littick. Both are well regarded in conference circles, and visiting teams should have been pleased to play under their management.

Ohio Don Hamilton Mr. Littick

New University Grounds Impress Largest Crowd Yet

A large Saturday crowd witnessed newly arranged playing fields that wowed fans with a fresh layout. Spectators called the update the best in the university’s athletic history.

Batting Leaders of the American League

The list highlights top hitters in the American League with standout averages and key contributions from leading players. Details cover batting titles, runs, and offensive impact across clubs.

Yesterday's Home Run Hitters Breakthrough Totals

Player Connolly of Cleveland leads with 530 total at bats in the National League totals, while Amoronn posts 424 as the league-wide figures for the period.

Amoronn

Baseball Scores From Latest American and National League Games

In the American Association Columbus 4 over Kansas City 3 and later 11 to 8. Toledo 6 Milwaukee 3. Indianapolis 6 St Paul 0. Minneapolis 6 Louisville 0. No further American Association games listed. In the National League no games scheduled. In the American League Cleveland 13 St Louis 5. Philadelphia 4 Washington 3. Detroit 16 Chicago 5. No other games scheduled.

American Association Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Eevee &S Chicago Ee St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Eeerecen Philadelphia American League New York Cleveland Eee Detroit Washington Chicago Boston Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Cleveland National League

GAMES TODAY SCHEDULE ACROSS LEAGUES AND CITIES

Kansas City faces Columbus Milwaukee meets Toledo St Paul travels to Indianapolis Minneapolis visits Louisville Brooklyn plays Boston Cleveland meets St Louis Washington duels Philadelphia Detroit pairs with Chicago No other games listed today in the schedule.

Mental Attitude of the Yanks in World Series

Billy Evans discusses how the Yankees depend on mental attitude to counter Giants in the World Series. He notes Ruth's pivotal role, questions if he will rise in the series, and argues that McGraw’s strategy and past results may test New York’s focus and resolve.

Billy Evans Schiaditor Giants Yanks Kid Gleason Chicago White Sox John McGraw Gleason Yankees Ruth Ile Yankee Rame Managter Lankees Abe Ruth Sankees

Short Holes Decide Amateur Golf Title At Flossmoor

At Flossmoor, Marston of Philadelphia defied long-hitting rivals by mastering short holes in the 1910 amateur championship. He birdied crucial 31st and 212-yard second holes, edging Ouimet and Sweetser as nine short holes influenced the outcome.

Marston Philadelphia Max Flossmoor Cleveland, O Max Marston Jess Sweetser Sweetser Warston Francis Ouimet Boston Sportsman Ouimet Llossmoor Jesse Sweetser Marson

Veteran Philadelphia Golfer Shines Across Long Tournament

A veteran from Philadelphia dominates many lengthy holes in the tournament, delivering steady accuracy and strategic play. The article highlights his composure and adaptability as key factors in navigating the course's challenges.

Phila

Giants and Yankees in 1923 World Series Preview

Rays Schalk assesses 1923 Giants and Yankees, praising McGraw's leadership and smart defense for New York's rivals. He notes Giants superior fielding and speed, Yankees improving with Pennock, and Huggins’ dominance shaping team harmony.

Giants and Yankees in 1922 talk of strength and risk

Ray Schalk argues the Giants rely on pitching flaws while the Yankees appear stronger than last season. He notes Travis Jackson aiding the Giants, their speed as a key advantage, and Babe Ruth expected to be a real threat. Meanwhile Huggins leads the Yankees with strict discipline and solid results.

Giants Yankees New York McGraw Bancroft Travis Jackson Jackson John McGraw Frank Snyder Babe Ruth Huggins

Athens HS Prepares Hard For Next Game Against North High

Athens high gridsters held a strenuous Monday practice at the Mill Street playground. The Red and Black worked on line play and both offense and defense with emphasis on forward passing and goal kicking as they gear up for Saturday’s clash with Columbus North High.

Zick Athens High Gridders Mill Street North High Eleven Columbus Athens Parkershoro West Virginia Carmichael Baker McKinley Algeo Leckhill

Buckeyes Speed Practice in Cool Weather Ahead of Wesleyan Game

Columbus Oct 2 Cool weather speeds Ohio State football practice for the upcoming game with Ohio Wesleyan. The Buckeyes held a long signal drill and tackling dummy session with scrimmage planned for today or Wednesday. All regulars are fit except 142 pound end Tiny Cunningham who has a badly bunged up leg.

Columbus Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Buckeyes Cunningham

All Students Are Athletes in Big Ten

Detroit report cites Fielding H. Yost arguing mass participation in Big Ten athletics. He says about 35,000 of roughly 45,000 male students were active athletes last year with higher figures expected this year. He stresses broad benefits beyond star players.

Detroit Mich Fielding H. Yost Michigan Yost Middle West

Veteran Grid Coaches Span Decades of Change

Chicago October 2 coaches with careers spanning decades such as Johnny Heisman at Washington and Jefferson Lon Stagg at Chicago Melden H Yost known for Hurry Up Dan McGugin at Vanderbilt Pop Warner at Pittsburg and Mike Donahue at LSU are noted for long standing influence in football history.

Chicago Johnny Heisman Washington and Jefferson Lon Stagg H. Yost Pop Warner Pittsburg Carlisle

Horses Drink Like Humans in Australia Says Grace

Globe trotter Jack Grace claims Australian horses, from work beasts to racehorses, routinely sip beer and spirits with meals or oats. He notes no abuse of stimulants among true gentlemen's mounts, only occasional light inebriation among younger horses, never forgetting their status.

Jack Grace Papyrus England Grace Australia Chace

Tagging the Bases Card on Baseball Action

Walberg kept the Senators to three hits through eight innings and doubled off Walter Johnson in the eleventh to give the Athletics a 4 to 3 win. The Tigers routed the White Sox 16 to 5, scoring eight in the first inning. The Indians defeated the Browns by piling up fouls and wins.

Walbeg Senators Walter Johnson Athletics Tigers White Sox

Papyrus Chases International Match Race Proved in Quick Work

Papyrus breezed five furlongs at Belmont Park in front of a large crowd as part of preparations for the $106,000 international match race on October 20. The English derby winner showed an elegant style despite some observers noting high action. Bar Gold, his stablemate, accompanied the workout, and both handled the dirt track well after racing on turf in England.

New York Papyrus Belmont Park Altho Bar Gold England

Boxing results from multiple cities feature decisive wins

In Youngstown Tommy Ryan of McKeesport defeated Sammy Noble in a twelve round decision. Hobble Pieato of New Castle, Pa defeated Johnny Horvath of Mansfield in twelve rounds. Johnny York of Pa outpointed Chife TalTown of Jamestown in ten rounds. Oklahoma Smith of Fort Thomas stopped Eddie Roth in the first round. Jimmy Sullivan of Cincinnati beat Jimmy Goodwin in six rounds. Joel Peonault of New York stopped Fred Fulton of Minnesota in the ninth. Jack Schoendorf of Minnesota defeated Alex Trambitis of California in nineteen. Sailor Friedman of Chicago stopped Cowboy Pad West of Dolores in the third.

Youngstown Tommy Ryan McKeesport Sammy Noble New York Bucy Rus—Hkabe Pieato Newcastle Johnny Horvath Mansfield Cincinnati Johnny York Chife Talftown Jamestown N. Y Oklahoma Smith Fort Thomas Eddie Roth St. Louis Jimmy Sullivan Jimmy Goodwin Middletown Boston Joel Peonault Fred Fulton Minnesota Jack Schoendorf Alex Trambitis California Chicago Sailor Friedman Cowboy Pad Dolores Colo

Match Play GE and S Underway in Women’s Golf Championship

Westchester-Biltmore Country Club hosts 32 players in the national women’s match play title. Alexa Stirling and Glenna Collet are in opposite halves after qualifying rounds, with Stirling facing Miss M Anable and Collet meeting Mrs. Fred C. Letts in early action.

Robert FE. Harlow I. N.S. Star Rye N. Y Westchester-Biltmore Country Club Alexa Stirling Glenna Collet Ce Collett Keene Fred C. Letts Chicago Stirling M. Anable

Race clash over Zev and My Own for Papyrus meet

New York reports indicate Zev and Admiral Grayson s My Own may race in a trial to decide the American contender for Papyrus on October 24. Trainers push for a mile and a quarter trial amid distance debates, with nominations due Saturday and doubts over the selectors will to risk Zev.

New York Starry Sinclair Zev Admiral Cary T. Grayson Papyrus Sam Hildreth Admiral Grayson Ers August Belmont Lawrence William Jockey Club Sinclair

Beckett Knocked Out by Carpentier in London Fight

Georges Carpentier defeated Joe Beckert in 15 rounds in London sparking disappointment in English sports circles. Becketts hoped punch to finish Carpentier failed as Carpentier won the bout by knockout amid betting excitement.

London Georges Carpentier Joe Becker England Evening News Beckert Carpentier Althourh

Ratner Announces Marriage to Dora Abbas Hilbommer

Angie Ratner the American middleweight prizefighter said he will marry Dora Abbas Hilbommer, daughter of a rich Philadelphia jeweler, on Thursday. She attended Ratner's bout against Todd and expressed admiration for his fighting qualities after the match.

London Angie Ratner Agheer Dora Abbas Hilbommer Philadelphia Ratner Todd

Corning Grays Seek October Games in Hocking Valley

The Corning Grays announce they want two games on October 14 and October 21 and invite Hocking Valley teams to respond. They boast 16 wins in 20 this season and secured a 18 to 6 victory over Fultenham last Sunday with Die Bull Sutton fanning 18. Manager Lewis Owery leads the club.

Corning Grays Hocking Valley Corning Nine Fultenham Bull Sutton Lewis Owery Corning

Balk Rule Clarified In Baseball Delivery Incident

A pitcher drops the ball during delivery with runners on base, draw a balk and allow runners to advance. With bases empty, dropping the ball during delivery has no penalty. The batter team argued for a ball. the fielding side claimed accident. The rule specifies balk when runners are on base and dropping the ball in delivery.

Bright-Hued Belts Fashion Daytime Attire

Belts of woven raxia in bright red or green are worn with daytime attire, adding vivid color to outfits and signaling style in the season.

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