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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

9

Gehrig Voted American League MVP of 1927

Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees named the AL Most Valuable Player for 1927. He led in RBIs, finished near the batting title, and homered with strong defense, outperforming contenders Harry Heilmann and Ted Lyons in a vote by league writers.

Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Babe Ruth Columbia Lou Gehrig Harry Heilmann Detroit Ted Lyons White Sox Yankee Ruth Morningside Heights Pirates Yankees Hartford

Gates Are Locked Against Boxer in 133 Pound Class

Chicago reports the gates to the fifth hall of fame are barred today to the 133 pound boxer as welterweights and ban tam galore crowd in for admission. The piece notes a decline of lightweight prominence since the era of Gans through Leonard and Tendler to the present, with welterweights now dominating activity and attention.

Chicago U.2 Hall of Fame Joe Gans Battling Nelson Ad Wolgast Willie Ritchie Freddie Welsh Benny Leonard

Waner Brothers to Perform Four-Week Vaudeville Run

The Waner brothers Lloyd and Paul sign on for a four week vaudeville stint opening Saturday in St. Louis. They will perform on saxophone ukulele violin and other acts on stage.

New York Waner Brothers Lloyd and Paul Waner St. Louis

Gehrig Named AL MVP for 1927

Lou Gehrig, first baseman for the New York Yankees, was chosen as the American League most valuable player for 1927. The American League trophy committee conducted the vote, with Ban Johnson, president of the league, making the announcement at league headquarters.

Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Ban Johnson League

New Boston Team Heavy in Prep for Athens Game

New Boston high school football is reported heavier than Athens by about twenty pounds per man. Athens adjusts to New Boston’s 175 pound linemen as scrimmage this afternoon previews Friday’s game on the high school field. Ross Sams may play Friday after a minor practice injury and Coach Wise notes improving linemen while correcting an earlier error about a loss to Gallipolis. The piece also notes Pittsburgh football practice at Staggfield before a Des Moines trip to meet Drake.

New Boston Harold Wise Athens Ross Sams Wise Gallipolis Portsmouth Portsmouth High School Chicago University of Pittsburgh Staggfield Drake Des Moines Pitt

Spencer Favored in Ten Round Featherweight Bout

Oct 12 Jackie Spencer of Cleveland is the betting favorite over Danny Kramer of Philadelphia for the scheduled ten round featherweight bout in Culver City tomorrow night.

Spencer Culver City Jackie Spencer Cleveland Danny Kramer Philadelphia

Roche Burns Set for Ten Round Boxing Main Event

San Francisco middleweight Joe Roche and Oakland’s Johnny Burns are set for a ten round feature tonight in San Francisco at the local boxing program.

Blow to Auburn as Stetson topples Alabama Poly in opener

Stetson defeated Alabama Poly by a season opening win marking the first Auburn campus loss since 1908. The matchup opened the season with Stetson taking control early and holding on for the win at home.

Blow Auburn Stetson Alabama Poly

Marietta Fans Buzz For Revenge In Ohio Clash

Downtown coaches forecast a one sided grid battle as Marietta aims to avenge recent losses to Ohio. The Pioneer squad led by Duke Hayes pledges speed over a lean lineup while Ohio plans to start its usual eleven in a cautious approach after a win over Ohio Northern.

Duke” Hayes Ohio Marietta Farnham Brothers Ralph Ray Washington County Peden Ohio Northern Pioneers

Gabby Street Blames Lively Ball for Home Run Spree

Former Washington catcher Gabby Street says the lively ball is to blame for the current surge in home runs across the major leagues. He argues equipment changes have boosted power and scoring.

Gabby Street Washington

Don Nichols Now Practices Law in California

Former California grid captain Don Nichols is practicing law in California. He previously led the team on the field and now applies legal expertise in the state.

Don Nichols California

Harvard Frosh Captain Follows Dad’s Legacy

D. J. Garrison leads the Harvard freshman squad this year continuing a family athletic line. His father played gridiron for Harvard years ago, and Garrison embraces the legacy as team captain.

D. J. Garrison Harvard Grid Harvard Frosh

Zuppke Credits Speed Over Brawn in Modern Football

Coach Bob Zuppke of Illinois argues that speed and quick thinking determine success in contemporary football, rather than raw strength. He emphasizes improved tactics and athleticism shaping the game today.

Bob Zuppke Illinois

Ohio State Falls to Freshmen in Scrimmage

Columbus Ohio State Universitys varsity struggled in a scrimmage against freshmen with weak tackling and blocking and limited offensive thrusts. Ohio Wesleyans Bishops show pass defense drills as Bob Ward may start at halfback against Marshall Friday. Muskingum prepares for Capital University while other schools schedule weekly rest and injury concerns ahead of upcoming games.

University Ohio Olsen Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Bob Ward Columbus Marshall

Athens High Player Perkins Gains Ground in Logan Match

Logan Oct 11 statistics show Perkins of Athens High gained 308 yards on 31 successful carries and threw two passes for 14 yards with a TD. He also intercepted two passes, returning one 26 yards for a touchdown. other pass was intercepted.

Athens High Logan High Perkins Strickland Aneother

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