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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1923
Page
7
Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin and Ohio University face strong tests this Saturday as the Ohio Conference slate unfolds. Oberlin meets Case while Ohio State eyes Colgate in a key intersec game, with Wooster Miami and Cincinnati matchups also shaping the standings and title chances.
New York report on October 9 describes English horse shoer Ferddie Lowe sailing from London to prepare Papyrus for an October 20 match against Zeb in an international racing speed test. Lowe is praised as a gifted, enthusiastic technician whose horseshoes are described as world class.
Coaches Bird and Grover revise intramural rules to group sports into major minor and special categories. Points are awarded by league results and participation with plaques and a yearly roving cup replacing traditional cups for overall honors.
Pittsburg sporting editor Ralph 8. Davis believes the Yankees hold the edge in balance and pitching depth, with Hoyt Shawkey Jones Pinnock and Bush forming a superior rotation. He notes McGraw's grit but argues the Yankees' stronger lineup and staff could prevail in a hard fought series.
Mickey Walker of Elizabeth and Jimmy Jones of Youngstown were halted in the ninth round as New Jersey and New York boxing authorities questioned the fighters effort. Jones forfeited the New York title. Walker faced possible bans. Fifteen thousand fans booed, and purses were directed to charity. Walker cited hand pain after the stoppage.
In Ohio action Akron is set to beat Toledo at Akron while Kent State expected to be routed by Baldwin Wallace. Kenyon, after a loss to Hiram, hosts Muskingum. Hiram scores against The Episcopalians but Tillotson’s squad wins with a touchdown and field goal.
After a tough Saturday game at Oberlin the first string Varsity team held a light practice on Ohio Field Monday. The routine included brief warming and running signals with clocklike precision. The second Varsity practiced hard with the freshman eleven in a near even scrimmage. Starting Tuesday the Varsity will work toward the Cincinnati St Xavier game, with potential position changes to shore up weak spots before Saturday.
In Newark, Mickey Walker’s bout with Immy Jones was halted in the ninth round with the referee ruling a no contest. In Rochester, Sid Barbadian outpointed Teddy Meyers of Buffalo. In Boston, Battling McCreary was also noted.
In Columbus Lew Palusg of Salt Lake City beat Mickey Travers of New Haven in ten rounds Benny Valger of New York defeated Joe Curry of New Haven in sixteen rounds and Negro lightweight defeated Clem Johnson of New York in sixteen rounds In Toledo K O Jeakle beat Johnny Rini in twelve rounds In Columbus Jon Bloom defeated Bad News Taylor In Cincinnati Benny Levy of Canton shaded Tommy Sparks of Cincinnati in ten rounds
New York October 9. John J. McGraw of the Giants signs Moses Solomon from Hutchinson Kansas a first baseman in the Southwestern League. Solomon homered 48 times in 112 games this season and in his debut as a Giant hit a decisive two-base hit. McGraw says I like dot boy and speaks in Hebrew.
Paris dispatch reports a steam ship Normandie, a Havre dredger, sunk in the English Channel during a storm. The vessel foundered before aid could reach her. crew members had their families aboard.
Stewart, CO Oct 9 Rome high basketball teams lose to Amesville. Girls 8 3, boys 18 10. Rome girls lack experience while Rome boys show a late rally after a 10 2 first half. Nuzum O Neill each score two field goals and one foul. Potter has seven points. Mekkintevard leads Amesville with a field goal.
Madison reports Tiny Sanger, age 32, star guard of Wisconsin’s freshman eleven, possibly the oldest freshman football player in the world. Experts say he is a sure shot for the varsity next fall.
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