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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1924

Page

6

Harris Stares Into a Future of Just Worri in World Series Preview

The Washington Senators face the fourth game against the Giants with Stanley Harris under pressure to field a winning pitcher. Johnson Mog gidge and Ogden are considered, while Peckinpaugh’s injury worsens Washington’s lineup. McGraw aims for Barnes as a counter, with odds shifting toward the Giants.

Davis J. Walsh New York Stanley Walter Johnson Giants George Moggidge Curley Ogden Johnson Senators Magdge Hue Zachary Mogridge Ogden Toppear McGraw Virgil Barnes Harp Harris Peckinpaugh Miller Juege Grantee Naters Rice Judge Peckpaugh Goslin Washington Kelly Wilson Eases Thether Terry Johnny Hadeen

Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases

Lindstrom faced Marberry fifteen times before swinging. Jackson ran, Dindeen argued balls and strikes, and Goslin gave Frisch a dirty look after a third base hit in the game at hand.

Goslin Frisch Bas

Announcer Errors in Seventh and Eighth Inning

The announcer miscalled several plays as Martina entered in the seventh and again during Shirley’s eighth inning at bat when she came on as Sholiley, prompting confusion among the crowd.

Martina Martini Wise Crackers Shirley Sholiley Marberry Russell

Fortunes Shifting In Baseball Patch

A young player named Shirley is credited with a base hit after Linstrom mishandled the ball from Jackson and then botched it himself. Shirley proved fortunate, also benefiting when Jackson muffed a ball as he pinch ran for Johnson on Saturday.

Linstrom Jackson Shirley Johnson

Unclear Play Blamed in Clubhouse Absence

The passage implies McGraw blamed Kelly for a Harris ninth inning fly ball that dropped safe, described as under the head of unfinished bass poem. Moments later Southworth moved to center field and Kelly remained in the clubhouse.

McGraw Kelly Harris Southworth

Ohio Conference Football Quadrupleheader Signals Opening Week

Six more untested teams join the Ohio Conference race this weekend as Miami Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Denison Akron and Ohio Union face nonconference schedules. Akron seeks bounceback after graduation losses and Wooster strength, while Miami and Mt Vernon clash in Oxford. Oberlin eyes a championship run with a test against Ohio University and a potential edge over Wittenberg. Case meets Otterbein as Western Reserve readies to play.

Stanley D. Koch Cleveland Miami Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Denison Akron Ohio Queen City Cincinnati St. Xavier Rubber City Flattery Bole Chico Jaeokie Presbyterians Wooster Kregsnow Williard Coleman Oxford Oxfordians Michigan Thorpe OHIO Granville Wittenberg Ashland Ohio University Lutheran Wittenbere Oberlin Hiram Baldwin Wallace Athens Hughes Red and Gold Case Otterbein United Brethren

Athens High Faces Gallipolis After Massillon Setback

Athens High prepares for Saturday trip to Gallipolis following a rough Massillon game. Massillon overwhelmed the Wisemen with superior size and depth, while Athens relied on punting and selective defense. The Gallipolis lineup, heavier again, is expected to test Athens, who plans to use lesson from Massillon to gain advantage.

Massilon Athens High Gallipolis Wisemen Athens Scratch Pritchard Massillon Pete McKinley Pete Mansilon Wellston

Debut at Hiram and regional college football notes

1924 season opener at Hiram features Cherry and Blue remnants from Oberlin and Muskingum tragedies. Muskingum loses to Case and then faces Kenyon while Ohio Wesleyan starts against Ohio Northern with optimism. Ashland and Baldwin-Wallace meet after Ashland’s scoreless tie with Denison. Bereans shown as weak in outlook for finals.

Hiram Oberlin Muskingum Pioneer Capitol Wieniewski Reserve New Concord Case Kenyon Muskies Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Northern Ada Methodists University of Detroit Ashland Denison Ashlanders Baldwin-Wallace Bereans

Rome Township High School Routs Amenville in double wins

Stewart Oct. 7. Rome township high school basketball team posted another double victory last Saturday beating Amenville 22 15 as the Rome girls won 10 8. The Rome boys and girls both led from the start.

Stewart Rome Township High School Amenville Rome Boys Rome Giria

Double Play Wizards Infield Trio Tops Historic Keystones

Washington infielders Peck and Harris are hailed as the fastest double play duo in the current era. Some experts compare their speed to the famed Tinkers to Evers to Chance trio, but note Peck to Harris to Judge may exceed that legacy in speed and efficiency.

Washington Nationals Peck Harris Chicago

Public meet with Giants and Senators pitchers delights fans

On Oct 7 in New York the planned introduction of Washington and New York hurlers drew 290 fans awaiting the players. The show featured Rice Young Altrock Rue and quips about Quigley as Muddy Rue teased umpires and pitchers with playful stunts.

New York Bucky Harris John J. McGraw Washington Gowdy Ruel Watson Jonnard Giants Harris Martina New Orleans Rice Young Pep Young Nick Altrock Muddy Rue Quigley Muddy

Fans Line Up All Night for Fourth Giants Senators Game

Fans from scattered points spent the night at the gates of the Volo grounds awaiting ticket windows for the fourth World Series game. About 209 were in line at dawn, with some candles, card games, and sleep as they awaited single admission at $2.30. Forest City pennant winners joined by George J. Stichter with his son James and Raymond Detrich from Bradford, Ohio, among the early line holders.

New York Volo Grounds Forest City George J. Stichter James Bradford Ohio Raymond Detrich Oak

Fires Power Past Marberry In Late Innings

Ryan hits a home run for Washington as McQuillan Marberry and Ryan share pitching duties. Judge Linstrom and Jackson spark offense with two base hits each. Marberry and Toledo combine for 13 Washington left on base while New York leaves 6.

Ryan Judge Linstrom Miller Jackson Marberry Harris McQuillan Terry Washington New York Martina Hases Marbberry Downard Frisch Russell Abrhpoa Lindstrom Young Rt Kelly Southworth Ib Settee Wilson Gowdy Ryan Per Jonnard Watson Washing Ann

Loss of Schang Hurts New York American League Pennant Chase

New York American League team managers blame the loss of catcher Wally Schang on a broken finger for the final western road trip. They contend Detroit series losses would have been different with Schang in the lineup, costing the pennant.

New York

Giants Edge Senators 6 4 in World Series Game Three

Giants beat Washington 6 4 at Polo Grounds to take a 2 1 series lead. Ryan homered for New York and Frisch made key plays in the field while Peckinpaugh left the game with barley horse issues affecting the Senators.

Sox Beat Cubs for Tenth City Series Win

Chicago October 7 The White Sox won the city series for the tenth time in 13 years by defeating the Cubs 8 to 3 at Comiskey Park finishing the four game set with a 4-0-1 record while the Cubs had only two victories.

Chicago White Sox Cubs

McTigue Plans New York Boxing License

World light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue will apply for a New York boxing license today. If approved, he will be ordered to accept a challenge from Gene Tunney, the American champion of the division.

McTigue New York Mike McTigue Gene Tunney

Gibbons to Fight "Wild Bill" Reed in Ohio Clash

Tommy Gibbons is matched to meet "Wild Bill" Reed of Columbus at Riverview Park in Bellaire on Friday night in a ten round bout. They previously met in Cincinnati three years ago with Gibbons winning by knockout.

Bellaire Tommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey Bill” Reed Columbus Riverview Park Cincinnati Gibbons

Fourth Game Breaks Mark World Series Moments

The fourth game breaks were few and largely accidental, with misplayed fly balls, a slipped pitcher, and a bounding grounder. Notable instances include 1918 Cubs misjudging Babe Ruth, 1921 Mays slipping on an infield roller, and 1928 Bancroft’s bouncer over Ward fueling a four run inning. National League led 2-1 over the American League in breaks.

Chicago Cubs Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox Carl Mays New York Yankees Giants Bancroft Ward Giant Yanks

New York Baseball Fans Flip Flop Over Pennant Race

New York's baseball public grows fickle as the pennant chase narrows. Giants and Yankees see shifts in support while fans seek Washington ace Walter Johnson's world series bid, then pivot as Giants slide, with crowds poised to back McGraw's club for a fourth straight title.

New York Cincinnati Giants Yankees Werecott Gotham Washington Walter Johnson McGraw

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