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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

8

Farens Souad Ready for Ellston Men

Farens Souad prepares to face Wellston in Ohio Field Saturday afternoon with many injured and out of position players. Coach Reckhill fields six second-stringers as Carmichael shows promise at quarterback and fullback, while Car michael and Reed target improved backfield performance in a rugged matchup.

Thens High Wellston Ohio Field Reckhill Algeo Q Uarter Rhodes Baker Clark Starkey Swyers Geach Rockhill Carmichael Thee Brothers Smith Cowan Aina Ales Weils Marietta Rday Maple Miller Ghtle Kircher Smith R Tribe Kennedy E.chael Shafer McKinley Pichael

Wills Demonstrates Power In Victory Over Homer Smith

Harry Wills pressed his claim for a title match with Jack Dempsey by stopping Homer Smith in five minutes at the Queensboro Arena. The Kalamazoo heavyweight absorbed and countered Smith’s blows, delivering body shots that left clear marks. Smith went down five times in a first round that showcased Wills’s punching power and questioned durability.

New York Harry Wills Jack Dempsey Homer Smith Kalamazoo Queensboro Smith Homer Firpo Wills Nis Terrina

McGraw Versus Ruth In Early Exhibition Of 9

The report details a game featuring McQuillan and Bentley pitching against Ruth. Ruth draws a walk in the first and hits a home run in the fourth. Bentley appears in the seventh with several balls and strikes noted.

I. N McQuillan Ruth Bentley

Many Recruit Pitchers Boost American League Outlook

The article notes a surge of promising young pitchers in the American League after reforms and livelier baseball. Key prospects include Zahniser with Washington, Shaute and Edwards for Cleveland, Roettger and Piogras for New York, Burns for Philadelphia, and Johnsons at Detroit, signaling a cycle shift toward stronger mound potential and tougher bats in 1924.

Johnsonian Zahniser Washington Paul Zahniser Donie Bush Nationals Cleveland Speaker Joe Shaute Jim Edwards Indians New York Yankees Roettger Piogras Huggins John Burns Shreveport Connie Mack

Second Game of World Series

John Medbury reports a chaotic Polo Grounds exhibition as over 45 000 fans witness a high scoring Yankees Giants game. Babe Ruth belts multiple homers and cigars spark jokes while McGraw and Huggins clash over balls and strategy amid wild pitching by Bentley and erratic balls from McQuillan.

John P. Medbury I. N New York White Polo Grounds Sporting

Second Game Attendance and Revenue Split Details

Attendance for the second game was 40 402 with receipts of 158 498.00. Players share 80 833.98, clubs 53 999.32, advisory board 33 704.70. Total two games attendance 95 709 and receipts 340 410.00. Players share 173 609.10, clubs 53 889.32, advisory board 51 061.50.

Yankees Win Pits Otobe Un Former Basis

Giants and Yankees prepare for game three of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. John McGraw again turns to Art Nehf as the likely Yankee starter, while Sad Sam Jones is set to pitch for New York. Weather today shows fair conditions after morning fog.

I. N New York Giants Yanks Yankee A John Art Nehf Nehf Yankee Exps Mr. Nehr Toto Sam Jones Huggins Sad Sam Pennock Jones Hoyt Bush Shawkey Mays

Huggins Joyous and M'Graw Grim Ahead of World Series Game Three

Miller Huggins was jovial and John McGraw grim as the Yankees and Giants prepared for game three of the world series in New York. Huggins praised his club and Ruth’s hitting while McGraw vowed to start over and put the Giants back on the offensive.

New York Miller Huggins John Mc Graw Yanks Giants Huggins Ruth McGraw

Nobleman halfback Henry Castellane of Harvard football

Henry Castellane, Harvard halfback, is described as a nobleman and blue blood. He is nephew of Count Boni of Anna Gould and son of Count Stanslaw Castellane of Paris, highlighting his aristocratic lineage amid college football chatter.

Mons Henry Castellane Harvard Henry

Angle Play Between Defensive Tackle and End

Football coaching notes describe the angle play as a double threat combining run and pass options. It details two plays where linemen create a moving pocket while backs draw defenders toward the sideline then cut in or pass, emphasizing surprise and guard support to protect the quarterback.

University of Ilinois Tomor

Ohio University team eyes upset at St Xavier in Cincinnati

The Green and White aim to rebound after a late defeat to Oberlin as they train hard for a Saturday clash with the veteran St Xavier squad in Cincinnati. Reinholt gains comfort at quarterback as Casey Heldt notes steady lineup progress and strong conditioning across the roster.

Ohio University St. Xavier Cincinnati Ohio Mans Herb” Davis Casey Heldt Reinholt Big Green Oberlin

Ohio University Plans Annual Homecoming Game Day

On Saturday October 20 Ohio University faces Cincinnati in football. The Dad's Homecoming Day includes campus visits from fathers, a 6 pm campus sing at Ewing Hall, a concert by the university band, and a 7 30 pm college jitney dance in the gym. Alumni cards are being sent to invitees.

Ohi University Cincinnati Ohio University Ewing Hall Dr. Robinson

Babe Ruth Delights With Two Homers In World Series

Babe Ruth described his famed smile as he hit two homers in a single world series game. He praised the crowd reception and said he would be back at bat today aiming for more home runs, declaring this his year.

Pennock Hardy Soul Broadway Mr. Ruth John McGraw New York Babe Ruth

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