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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1922

Page

8

Ohio Denison clash looms big in conference showdown

Big Red of Denison meets Ohio Green and White in a highly anticipated Saturday clash at Ohio field. Ohio coach Finsterwald seeks revenge after last year’s upset and a robust, fast Ohio squad faces a heavier yet lower-weight Denison lineup. Referee Sayer of Ohio State with umpire Eichenlaub of Notre Dame officiate.

Ohio Dennison Ohio Field Denison Rooters Athens Hocking Valley Capt. Fisher Chaffer Hundley Denison Husky Livingston Finsterwald Sayer Ohio State Eichenlaub Notre Dame Willis Steadman Calhoun McLain Henderson Jefferson Lyne Rogers Allen Kneibler

Sarazen Captures Open Title by Defeating Hagen

Rye N Y October 13 Gene Sarazen, 21, defeated Walter Hagen in a marathon 6605 yard jaunt at the Rye links to win the open championship. The victory follows previous wins over Long Jim Barnes and Jock Hutchinson, proving Sarazen’s greatness and mastery of the game.

Rye N. Y Gene Sarazen Winchester Biltmore Country Club Walter Hagen Nick Oakmont Hagen Rye Links Hagan Sarazen Skokie Jim Barnes Homestead Links Jock Hutchinson New York

Siki Differs With English Fight Sponsors Over Purse

London reports say Battling Siki faces disagreements with English promoters over purse size for a planned bout with Joe Beckett on November 23. Siki may instead negotiate with Tex Rickard of New York. Beckett stopped Frank Moran in seven rounds before 10,000, including about 4,000 women, as the bout heated and blood flowed.

London Siki Georges Carpentier Joe Beckett England Tex Rickard New York Beckett Frank Moran Pittsburg

Yale Iowa State showdown draws huge 50,000 crowd

New Haven expects more than 50,000 fans at Yale bowl for the Yale versus Iowa State football game. Tad and How ard Jones coach the teams in a contest linking the 1921 western conference champion with a top eastern squad. Special trains from New York and student ushers will aid crowd management.

New Haven Conn Yale Iowa State Jones Brothers Tad Howard New York O’hearn Jordan Becket

O'Doul Trade Moves Yankees Pitcher to Red Sox

New York reports indicate the Yankees will trade left handed pitcher Frank O'Doul to the Boston Red Sox as the final payment for Joe Dugan the Giants also moving outfielder Lee King to the Toledo club of the American association in a bid to weed out second-string material.

New York Frank O’ Doul Yanks Boston Red Sox Lee King The Giants Toledo American Association O’doul Boston Joe Dugan

Yale and Iowa Clash In Family Style Gridiron Showdown

Yale and Iowa prepare for a significant meeting at New Haven on Saturday October 14 with coaches Tad Jones and Howard Jones guiding strong but thinning rosters. The match offers an early read on eastern and western football talent as Aubrey Devine leads Iowa after last year’s Big Ten title.

Yale Iowa Howard Jones Tad Aubrey Devine New Haven Conn

Nelsonville Set for Big Game at Haydenville Park

Nelsonville hosts Clarksburg Ti in a Sunday clash as the Tigers seek a second win of the season. The Selects, boosted by stars added after last Sunday, play at Haydenville baseball park midway between Nelsonville and Logan with ample seating and bus service for a large turnout. The game starts promptly at 2 30. Shanghai reports hostilities erupting between rival political factions in Fukien province.

Clarksburg Nelsonville Tigers Selects Haydenville Logan Shanghai Fukien Province

Last Night's Fights Report Notable Draws Across Cities

New York bouts ended in draws with Irish Johnny Curtin of Jersey City and Jerry Martin of Providence matching ten rounds. Also Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia drew ten rounds with Andy Thomas of New York. In Brooklyn, Jimmy Mars of Long Island City and Eddie Brady of Norfolk fought to a ten round draw, while Dutch Brandt of Brooklyn defeated Earl Baird of the Pacific coast in ten rounds.

Tin Jersey City Jerry Martin Providence Joe Tiplitz Philadelphia Andy Thomas New York Brooklyn Jimmy Mars Long Island City Eddie Brady Norfolk Dutch Brandt Earl Baird Pacific Coast

Man Charged With Manslaughter After Auto Crash

Dayton police arrest Grover Cleveland Riley 30 on manslaughter charges after Roy Brown's death when struck by Riley’s car late yesterday. Riley also faces driving while intoxicated charges. The text notes Semiramis as the first sovereign queen of Assyria.

Dayton Grover Cleveland Riley Roy Brown Kille Riley

Sarazen Addresses Faith at First Methodist Service

Dr. McGurk continues discussion on The Faith of God at the Sunday service and 10:30 morning worship at First Methodist Episcopal with the Epworth League involved.

First Methodist Episcopal McGurk God Epworth League

Centre Upset Harvard By Driving Game And Team Spirit

Centre College stunned Harvard 6 to 9 in a 1921 game, with Bo McMillin recounting how Tiny Thornhill and a strong line, plus a driving ground attack and bold blocking, enabled a lone touchdown after a pivotal Harvard penalty. The author credits team unity and decisive blocking in the upset win.

Harvard Centre College Little Centre Centre Crimson Thornhill University of Pittsburg Warner Harvar

Miske and Gibbons Set for Madison Square Garden Duel

Billy Miske and Tom Gibbons meet tonight at Madison Square Garden for a heavyweight bout billed as one of the year's biggest. Miske seeks redemption from Benton Harbor controversy while Gibbons, rarely defeated in nine years, faces renewed scrutiny over one loss to a ring freak last year.

L. N New York Billy‘Miske Tom Gibbons Madison Square Garden Mmisanthropes Mike Dempsey Benton Harbor Miske Jack Dillon Levinsky Gibbons Harry Norh Greb Milke Billy St. Paul

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