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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1922
Page
8
Denison's Big Red travels to Athens to face the Ohio Bobcats in a pivotal Ohio Conference game. The rivalry dominates locals as Denison seeks revenge for last season while Ohio aims for a homecoming win and a strong 1922 campaign.
Hanns Kolehmainen the Finnish runner and naturalized U S citizen broke a speed record running 80 kilometers in 1 47 13 3. The prior mark of 1 48 06 2 was set by Finn Stenroos in 1915. The story notes his Finnish birth and U S naturalization.
New York Oct 11 E K Hall chairman of the rules campaign issued a statement clarifying Rule 10 of the new code. He said a touchdown team may add one point by field goal pass end zone completion or carrying the ball across the line and that anyone should be construed literally. He noted a kicked goal blocked ends the play immediately and that players withdrawn between halves are considered to have left the first half and may play in the second half.
Billy Evans outlines the proper form for punting, stressing weight transfer and body alignment to drive the punt. He emphasizes keeping balance and driving through the ball with low hips for distance and accuracy.
Fielding Horace Yost sought photos to teach punting technique at Michigan. He finally obtained images of Herb Steger Bob Knode and Harry Kipke showing full body weight behind kicks with a high follow through. The photos, to be hung in his lecture room, illustrate ideal form for height distance and direction.
New York October 11 Gene Sarazen national open champion and world title holder will not play again until January. He is recovering from an appendicitis operation and will be siting up in a wheel chair by week’s end. He hopes to be recovered by January to tour the Pacific coast with Jock Hutchinson British open champion in 1921.
Paul Doyle defeated George Werner by stoppage in the third round at a New York boxing card last night. Werner faced pressure early as Doyle mounted the attack and secured the win with a decisive finish.
New York sports columnist Davis J. Walsh notes Yale’s injured lineup may weaken the team before the clash with Howard Jones’s squad in the Yale Bowl. He argues Yale could field a revamped lineup and still claim a tough test for Iowa State, highlighting injured stars Jordan O Hearn Beckett Miller and others.
New York Oct 11 Colonels Ruppert and Huston owners of the Yankees laughed at rumors that Tex Rickard and Frank Flourno y planned to buy the club and hire a new manager to replace Miller Huggins. Ruppert refused to deny the report while confirming the owners intend to stay with the team and noted the new Yankee Stadium near completion.
Wilbur LeGette a traveling salesman from Atlanta stated he would return home to defend the honor of an insulted woman in a manner befitting a southern gentleman. The case involves Asa G. Candler of Atlanta and Mrs Onezima De Bouchelle of New Orleans.
Berlin reports a new low for the German mark blamed on British concessions to France over the Near East island. Business circles link the trend to policy shifts and international pressure affecting exchange rates and economic stability.
William Beachtel aged 87 committed suicide by hanging due to failing eyesight. His body was discovered dangling from a rafter in the hay mow with knees bent and feet raised, indicating a determined act.
A Marion Ohio article describes Jim Thorpe led Oorang Indians training near LaRue and Marion. It notes their National Football League team status, Carlisle alumni in the lineup, mascot a coyote, and daily training routine with two meals and long walks.
Willie Hoppe former world's billiard champion plans to reclaim the 18.2 balkline title at the international tournament next month at the Hotel Pennsylvania New York. He had been out of billiards for two years due to dissatisfying rules and tour interruptions but his manager indicated Hoppe will play under the existing regulations.
Edward Payson Weston, an eighty four year old famed pedestrian, aimed for five hundred miles from Buffalo to New York. He left September 4 with a thirty day plan, skipping Sundays, and finished two days early. He claims to have walked eighty five thousand miles in his career and promotes walking to keep well instead of relying on doctors.
The event Cesarewitch was won today by Light Dragoon with The Villager in second and Cey Jonese third in a brilliant English turf race.
NEW YORK Oct. 11 The tour of Orient may lose three Giants George Kelly Emil Meusel and Art Nehf. Nehf has declined the invitation and Meusel will likely do so today. Kelly has not decided but manager John McGraw may keep him home due to post season tour objections.
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