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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1923

Page

16

Athens High to Meet Ironton in Saturday Football Clash

Athens High plans to start against Ironton at Ohio Field Saturday at 2 PM with lineup changes after last week's win over Lancaster. Key players include E Carmichael or Algeo at quarterback, Shafer and McKinley on defense, with Trenton praised as a strong prior foe and a capacity crowd hoped for in support of the team.

Athens High Ironton High Ohio Field Lancaster E. Carmichael Algeo Kircher Baker Miller Cowan Swyers Theospital Shafer McKinley Trenton Jackson Gchillicothe Portsmouth Chillicothe Athens Rockhill Chicago Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Maroons State Servic Dobeleit Schulist Gorrill Ollie Kivre Ohio

Harry Greb May Earn 5000 By Signing Fifteen-Round Bout

New York report says Harry Greb world middleweight champion could receive 5000 as a bonus if he signs for a fifteen round decision bout with ex champion Johnny Wilson before the year’s start. Frank Marlow, Wilson’s manager, voiced the offer today.

New York HarryGreb Johnny Wilson Wilson Frank Marlow Greb

Collins Faces Rivalry For Best Second Baseman Honor

The text notes Eddie Collins as the premier second baseman in the American League with Ward of the New York Americans McManus of the St. Louis Browns and Harris of Washington as three rivals for the title after solid improvements by Ward and McManus last season.

Collins Ward New York Americans McManus St. Louis Browns Harris Washington St. Louis New York Eddie Collins

Canaan High Wins Three Cage Contests At Albany

Canaan High defeated Albany High in a cage trio at Canaanville on Tuesday. The boys first and second teams won 13 to 4 and 13 to 4 while the girls won 2 to 1, with Iris making a notable comeback as Canaan avenged earlier losses. Canaan to meet New Marshfield at home Friday.

Canaanville Canaan High Albany High Iris Canaan Albany New Marshfield

Trade talk links Southworth to Cubs for Hollocher

New York November 15 reports say Bill Southworth a outfielder from the Braves in the Bancroft deal will be offered to the Cubs in a proposed trade for Charley Hollocher Chicago shortstop. It is said several pitchers would be included in the Hollocher deal.

New York Bill Southworth Braves Cubs Charley Hollocher Chicago Hollocher

Bucknell, Yale Gridiron Edge Sparks Scratch Policy

Yale may not face Bucknell next season after a rough game left Yale players injured. The episode follows past incidents where Yale was scratched by Boston College for similar hard play.

Bucknell Yale Pennsylvania Boston College Boston

Notre Dame of the West: Gonzaga’s storied playstyle

Gonzaga College of Spokane Washington, coached by Charley Dorais, once Notre Dame star under Knute Rockne, earns the nickname Notre Dame of the West for its distinctive style and growing success.

Gonzaga College Spokane Wash Charley Dorais Notre Dame Knute Rockne

New Plays In Repertoire at Ohio Eleven

Ohio prepares for a key game against Denison at Granville with a new play system under Coach Heldt. The offense aims to open holes in Denison’s line and lift Ohio’s season, seeking to even the series after recent losses to Oberlin and Denison. Reinhold will call signals behind a strengthened line and faster backfield.

Ohio Eleven Russell May Ohio Denison Granville Donimon Wesleyan Heldt Oberlin Hank Gould Varsity Reinhold

Box office doubts fade amid college sports talk

The column surveys college athletics with figures showing 58 percent participation among students and notes shifting attitudes after Armistice day. It mentions Ohio State football briefed for Chicago trip, player absences, and rivalries, while joking about football and racing horses.

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