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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1922

Page

6

Rumor mill swirls as Yankees eye Barrow replacement

New York Yankees rumors swirl after Ed Barrow is linked to replacing Miller Huggins as manager. Speculation centers on trades involving Carl Mays Aaron Ward and McMillan for Eddie Collins and Elodie Collins, with Ruth and Meusel targets and Joe Bush out. Jake Ruppert hints Huggins may stay if health allows.

Davis J. Walsh New York New York Yankees Edward G. Barrow Miller Huggins Carl Mays Aaron Ward McMillan White Sox Dick Kerr E1odie Collins Babs Ruth Bob Meusel Bullet Joe Bush Hingeins Ruth Jake Ruppert Huevins Harwin Ruppert Harginge Yanks Huggins American Association Collins Eddie Ynen Mays Ward Comiskey Eddie Collins Millan Barrow International League Red Sox

High and Inside Pitching: Cy Young and Amos Rusie Weigh In

In Boston Cy Young and Amos Rusie rail against modern pitching while home runs soar in 1922. They credit high and inside fastballs for limiting long hits and warn against overreliance on low pitches, noting pitching cycles and the ongoing homer trend.

Amos Rusie Polo Grounds Rusie Amos Fany Young Young Rosie

Little World Series Contenders Go West

Baltimore and St Paul leave for the west as the little world series stands three to one in favor of the Orioles. The series resumes tomorrow in St Paul with Baltimore favored on the Saints home diamond. The Orioles need two wins to clinch, while the Kellys require four.

Baltimore St. Paul Orioles Saints Kelly Clan

O Connell Wins in Ten Round Match

Charlie O Connell of Cleveland scored an easy victory over Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo over ten rounds last night in Buffalo. O Connell dominated every round and took control throughout.

Buffalo Chariie O'Connell Cleveland Jimmy Goodrich O'Connell

Football Stars Turn to Field Goals as New Scoring Rule Emerges

New York reports that old football greats attended baseball’s world series while debating the seven point touchdown proposal. Observers note coaches at Harvard and Princeton emphasize drop kicks and field goals after touchdowns, suggesting the new rule may focus play on kicking rather than thrills.

Harvard Boston Crimson Bill Roper Princeton Roper Fisher

Buanko Leaves and Bevedeze Depart in Odd Phrase

Odd obituary style line notes Buanko leaves falling from trees while bevedeze depart, forming a brief fragmentary scene with unclear subjects and actions.

Gib bons Targets Miske Bout at Madison Square Garden

New York report says Tom Gibbons, top heavyweight contender, arrives from Chicago to finalize training for a 15 round headline fight with Billy Miske at Madison Square Garden Friday. Miske already in New York as interest in the bout grows.

New York Tom Gibbons Chicago Billy Miske Madison Square Garden Miske

Athens High Football Practice Prepares for Gallipolis Game

The Athens high school eleven practiced on a slippery field before Friday’s game with Gallipolis. Several players will miss time due to injuries including Captain Sweeney Red Hughes and Bill Boler. Dutsy Rhodes moves to first string halfback while Ma ple is ineligible.

Athens High School Torrence Gallipolis Skull Sweeney Red” Hughes Bill Boler Sweeny McKinley Guthrie Shafer Clarke Kennedy Wilcox Watkins Davis Rhodes Swyers Baker

Denison to Face Ohio University in Key Saturday Clash

Denison carries confidence into the Ohio field rivalry after a 14 to 7 win at Granville last year and a 51 to 0 defeat of Freshmen. The Green and White travel to Athens for a first home game test against Ohio with preparations shaped by recent wins and band pep.

Dennison Ohio University Granville Big Red Athens Rt Dennison Duquesne Coller Pittsburgh Wilmington Crew Ohio Field Green and White Warriors Denison Ohio Jesse Davis

Coach Finsterwald Faces Early Balance Challenge

Coach Finsterwald encounters team balancing issues akin to Ohio State last season. The coach will use early games to identify the lineup and determine who fits the team.

Finsterwald Wilce Ohio State Jube

Fence boosts safety at Ohio field for football crowds

A new wire fence now keeps fans 10 yards from the sidelines at Ohio field reducing the officials workload. Previously referees struggled to maneuver spectators back during heated moments of the game.

Ohio Ke Ming

Gene Sarazen to Lose Thousands in Hospital Absence

Gene Sarazen undergoes appendectomy in New York and will forfeit thousands of dollars in guaranteed exhibition earnings. Physicians say he cannot leave the hospital for three weeks and likely cannot play for months. Other golfers replace him in exhibitions and a Pacific coast tour may be canceled.

New York Gene Sarazen Karazen Sarazen Pacific Coast

Cincinnati Knockout Mars Wins in Ten Rounds

Last night in Cincinnati Mars knocked out Benny Valgar from New York in ten rounds. In Mansfield Johnny Morvath defeated Richie Colbert of Cleveland in ten rounds. Johnny Gerry of Marion kayoed Johnny Miller of Youngstown in two. Johnny Moore of Warren beat Eddie Leonard of Mansfield in six. Eddie Shevlin defeated Dave Shade in a ten round decision. Rock Smith of Grand Rapids beat Mike Paulson of St Paul in two rounds by technical knockout.

Cincinnati Mars Benny Valgar New York Mansfield Johnny Morvath Richie Colbert Cleveland Johnny Gerry Marion Johnny Miller Youngstown Johnny Moore Warren Eddie Leonard Boston Eddie Shevlin New England Dave Shade Pacific Coast Rock Smith Grand Rapids Mike Paulsson St. Paul

Landis Grants Barnstorming OK for Most Giants and Yanks

New York Oct 10 Members of both the Giants and Yanks sought Judge Landis permission to barnstorm this season. Ruth was denied while Bob Meusel was pending final clearance. Ruth and Meusel reportedly will play for various teams in the West for about 2000 dollars per game. The World Series share per Yankee player was officially announced at 2853.49 dollars.

New York Giants Yanks Judge Landis Babe Ruth Bob Meusel Ruth Meusel West Yankee

Scott Denied Exhibition Games on Pacific Coast

New York Oct. 10 Jack Scott of the Giant staff who pitched the only shutout in the world series has been denied permission by McGraw to take part in exhibitions on the Pacific coast this winter. McGraw said his arm should rest during the off season and Scott will likely return home to Ridgeway North Carolina to be with his elderly father who traveled to see his son.

New York Jack Scott Giant McGraw Pacific Coast Scott Ridgeway N. C

Huggins Ill, Leaves for Atlantic City for Rest

Miller Huggins manager of the New York Yankees travels to Atlantic City for several weeks of rest before a planned operation. He has been ill for weeks but stayed with the club through the pennant race and the world championship chase.

New York Miller Huggins New York Yankees Atlantic City Huggins

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