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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1923

Page

2

Giants and Yankees in World Series Game Six Preview

In New York, Oct. 15, McGraw faces a must win with Nehf as the Giants seek to force a deciding seventh game against Miller Huggins's Yankees. Weather and Judge Landis loom, while both sides weigh pitching options and series odds as the Polo Grounds showdown unfolds.

New York John McGraw Coogan Rodin Giants Yankees Polo Grounds Yanks McGraw Brush Stadium Yankee Park Arthur Nehl Nehf John Watson Nehl Hoyt Jones Pennock Landis Stengal Frisch Young John P. Midbury I. N Manhattan Miller Huggins

McGRAW V RUTH: Early Baseball Notes

In the first inning Bentley pitches a fast ball inside and a curve for strikes. Ruth draws a walk after a slow inside ball as the slow ball and fast pitches continue. In the second inning Bentley works around a bunt and miscued ball as Ruth comes to the plate.

Bentley Ruth Kelly

St Xavier Defeats Ohio University In Cincinnati Thriller

St Xavier edged Ohio University 15 to 7 in a hard fought clash decided by breaks. Ohio scored on a fumble return and a second half drive, while St Xavier, aided by a late 65 yard run for a touchdown and a defensive play, held on amid windy conditions.

Ohio University Cincinnati St. Xavier Saints Ohio Sainte Duvall Palmer Moritz Littler Weiskettle Collings Ofilo Welskettle Ruth Davis

Pennsylvanias New Regime Falls to Maryland Upset

The Pennsy eleven under Coach Young and captain Tex Hamer suffered a 3-0 upset defeat at home against Maryland, marking the first setback for the new system and leadership. Maryland proved unexpectedly tough, dealing Pennsy its first black eye of the season.

Young Captain Hamer Pennsylvania Maryland Pennsy Heisman Tex Hamer

Papyrus’ Rider Is Idol of England in Dispute

A racehorse rider from Papyrus becomes the idol of England amid a feud over criticism of the star jockey’s furious riding. The dispute centers on sportsmanship and performance expectations in a high profile event.

Papyrus England

Donoghue and Papyrus Set Belmont Showdown in October

Britain’s great jockey Donoghue, famed for eight straight wins and three consecutive Epsom Derbies, rides Papyrus in America’s pending match at Belmont Park on October 20. He’s a diminutive yet fearless rider, earning around $75,000 yearly and known for steel nerves and superb horsemanship.

Donoghue Papyrus America England Belmont Park Sloan Archer Mahe Empire Steve Ruth Dempsey Warrington Lancashire Donoghues Englana Chester John Porter Epsom J. B. Joel Craig Evan Captain Cuttle Humorist Royal Academy Blue Bloods

Midbury Teases Giants-Yankees Series In Witty Sketch

John P. Midbury recaps Game Five with jabs at Giants manager McGraw and Huggins. The column blends baseball color, digressions on players like Ruth and Kelly, and humorous asides about signaling, signage, and rain checks, contrasting New York teams amid a chaotic Polo Grounds scene.

Chauncey Triumphs Over McArthur In Spectacular Game

Chauncey defeated McArthur 11 to 4 at McArthur park behind Hen Daugherty steady pitching allowing three hits. Chauncey hitters struck Breen for 11 safeties with Bradfield Whitlatch White and Grover among the top scorers as McArthur rallied late.

Chauncey Hen” Daugherty McArthur McArthur Park Breen Foreman Smith Ef Mens Asin Whitlatch Daugherty Grover Bradfield White Corbin Russell Pilcher Pat Duncan

Fullback Plunge: A Key Forward Run Technique

The passage explains a fullback plunge as a powerful rushing play. It covers setup with a knee high floater pass, quick snap-to-line execution, two handed ball carry, and speed to break through the opening. Variations include directional changes to exploit openings.

The Lawyer Grooves Seek Opponents in Ohio For Games

The Lawyer Grooves light heavyweight champions of Columbus seek games anywhere in Ohio. They are the only first class road team of their weight in Columbus and invite responses from Athens Logan Nelsonville or Pomeroy. Write H. F. Lawyerg to 102 West Rich Street Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Athens Logan Nelsonville Pomeroy H. F West Rich Street

Glover 16 Arrested for Demolishing Restaurant

G H Glover a 16 year old high school student was arrested in Elyria Colorado after wrecking a local restaurant and acting drunkenly.

Elyria, CO G. H. Glover

Library Fire at San Anselmo Orphanage Destroys Hundreds of Books

A fifth blaze in 10 days swept the Presbyterian orphanage library in San Anselmo near San Rafael. The fire gutted the room and destroyed hundreds of books before firefighters contained it.

San Rafael Cal Presbyterian Orphanage San Anselmo

Standings of The Clubs With Win Loss Percentages

The provided text shows club standings listing Yankees with 3 wins 2 losses and a .600 percentage, Giants with 2 wins 3 losses and a .400 percentage, but other entries appear garbled or incomplete.

Yankees Giants

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