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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1923

Page

6

Zev and My Own in Possible Washington Handicap Meet

Davis J. Walsh reports post mortem developments in the feuds horse race between Zev and My Own. Both are entered for the Washington Handicap and Latonia Championship with a possible Maryland match race and a $50,000 incentive offer from Maryland racing authorities. Zev may race in England in 1924 if sound, while Papyrus returns to England aboard the Aquitania.

Davis J. Walsh New York Broadway Zev Laurel Maryland Harry Sinclair England Ben Irish Papyrus Sinclair France Paris Aquitania Admiral Grayson Los Angeles

Williams and Firpo Clash and Other Ringside Notes

Vague chatter on boxing bouts in Havana and Burman Lynch spats, plus remarks on footwork as essential in champions. A Los Angeles breeder introduces a red white and blue rooster while a 300 pound cheese garners display in Kansas.

Burman Lynch Los Angeles Kansas Jess Willard

Col Hickory Knott on Fitzsimmons and football fatalities

Col Hickory Knott quotes Bob Fitzsimmons about bigger chumps and harder falls. The writer claims seven football fatalities since the season began to prove all danger elements are eliminated.

Col Hickory Knott Bob Fitzsimmons

Shade brothers whipped on the same night

The piece recounts a violent event where two Shade brothers were whipped in a single night, suggesting the act marked them for curtains. It also weaves in tangential remarks about sports, humor, and various figures, including references to soccer, a silver fox farm, civet cats, and a diamond ring signaling emotion.

Shade Herb Pennock Mr. McGraw

Hanging Pictures Alignment Across Walls

If you hang pictures facing the wall and turn them to cross the wires they will stay straight, offering a simple method to keep frames aligned.

California Nets Four Net Stars On Honor Roll

San Francisco experts predict four Californians among the top ten in the national tennis ranking this year. William M. Johnson is likely second to William Tilden, with Howard Kinsey, Robert Kinsey, and Harvey Snodgrass also high. R Norris Williams Vincent Richards and Francis T. Hunter are named among the top ten, with Carl Fischer and Manuel Alonso in notable positions.

San Francisco William M. Johnson William Tilden Howard Kinsey Robert Kinsey Harvey Snodgrass Tilden R. Norris Williams Vincent Richards Francis T. Hunter Carl Fischer Manuel Alonso

Harvard Boss Banks on the Line and Backfield Strength

In a talks with Knute Rockne and Harvard coach Bob Fisher the emphasis is clear a great football machine requires a strong line and a capable backfield. Fisher says the line must be solid to support the backs while Rockne notes coaches should tailor plays to material and open up the game when the line is weaker.

Harvard Banks Bob Fisher Fisher Crimson Knute Rockne Notre Dame Rockne West Point Army

No One Woman Rules Supreme in Golfdom

A discussion on women's golf era invincibility tracking champions Alexa Stirling Marion Hollins Glenna Collett Edith Cummings and others. It notes shifts in dominance from Stirling to Hollins Collett to Cummings and concludes the invincible title is unreliable amid many top players and strong competition.

Messrs Travis Hagen and Evans Alexa Stirling Alexa America Marion Hollins Glenna Collett Miss Stirling Glenna Providence Edith Cummings Chicago Miss Cummings Miss Collett Links Caleb Fox South Cummings Buffalo C. H. Vanderbeck Anita Lihme Chelago

Questioned Caddie Lift Tests Golf Rule Powers and Open History

In a match play dispute the caddie lifted a ball from a water hazard and pitched it behind the hazard then Smith won the hole. The action violated rules and Smith faced consequences. Jock Hutchison never won the U S Open. best finishes were 1916 runner-up with 288 and 1920 tied for second with 296. A later question concerns a putt where a caddie obstructed the ball and Jones hole out. the act affected play regardless of intent, and Jones won the hole when the ball struck the flagstick held by Smiths caddie.

Smith Jones Jock Hutchison Hutchison Chick Evans Evans Edward Ray England Harry Vardon Leo Diegel Jack Burke Tarily

Athens County Fair Draws 100 Visitors To Saddle Horse Show

Athens residents flocked to the county fair grounds on Sunday to watch riders perform. More than two dozen riders showcased jumping and a practice polo game by the Athens Riding Academy, igniting interest in polo in southern Ohio.

Athens Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Riding Academy Chav Ohio

Triple threat players redefine football offense

Chicago report notes that triple threat artists who can run pass or kick are key assets in football. Coaches and fans alike expect such players to keep defenses guessing as the trio in the offensive lineup produces versatile, unpredictable attacks.

Chicago

Triple threat football stars from early days to Kipke era

The piece surveys historical football players who combined running passing and kicking. It highlights Berry Barrett Kipke Muller Brickley and others from Michigan Ohio State Notre Dame California Harvard and more, noting their multi facet skills and impact in games across eras.

Howard Berry University of Pennsylvania Berry Charley Barrett Cornell Barrett Glenn Killinger Eddie Kaw Middle West Aubrey Devine Gordon Locke Iowa George i Gipp Notre Dame Chick Harley Ohio State Frank Steketee Michi Kipke Michigan Workman Martineau Minnesota Crowley Pyott Chicago Brick” Muller California Muller Charley Brickley Harvard Charley Miller Brickley

The platter play fades in football coaching notes

The article describes a deception play where a back pretends to throw while another back circles behind to steal the ball and aim a pass to a designated receiver. It explains the waiter-like motion, defender positioning, and timing to disrupt the defense before detailing a subsequent forward pass after a triple pass.

Triple threat kicker boosts team’s potential on field

An observer praises a versatile football player who can kick accurately from various distances and angles. The piece argues that such a goal-kicking, multi-skill performer is highly valued by coaches and can significantly raise a team’s chances of success.

Tax burden equals sixty one days of work for US producers

The remark notes that paying taxes consumes sixty one days of annual work for every producer in the United States, highlighting a heavy tax burden on American producers.

United States

Can Two Runners Be Retired by One Batted Ball

A historical note explains that two runners cannot be retired on one batted ball. If a ball hits a runner going to third, he is out and play stops, with no further advances unless forced. The sequence described yields only one out, and the rest of the runners’ advances proceed under rules.

Chauncey Wins Pitchers Duel at Winton 4-3

Hen Daugherty pitched effectively to beat McArthur 4-3. McArthur allowed seven safeties and struck out seven as Chauncey tied it in the third with a triple by Grover and a Russell single. Chauncey pulled ahead with two runs in the sixth and added another in the eighth.

Chauncey Hen” Daugherty McArthur Pat" Duncan Smith Washington Americans Coope Grover Russell White Daugherty Whitlatch Duncan Pat Duncan S. Coope McAthur Grimm Rulliford Whitatch

Bush team wins final dinner tournament match at Athens club

The Bush team defeated the Biddle players by 9615 to 8044 at the Athens country club finish of the Bush- Biddle dinner tournament. Dinner October 24 at 6 pm will award the Crooks trophy to John Swanson and prizes to top flight winners. notify by noon Tuesday if unable to attend.

Athens John Swanson F. W. Bush D. H. Biddle J. B. Swanson Charles O’biennes E. W. Chubb William Cable Dr. C. E. Howe Carl Beasley Heber Gahm Carl Stickney Dr. Singley B. L. Jefferson R. P. Jennings Harry Keily H. H. Townsend J. J. Sister Charles Cornwell E. R. Gross Howard Cline Rank Gross F.D. Forsyth Air Frame J. J. Woolley Frank Goldsberry Vic Pierce Ed Jennings Sid Sherrards K. W. Finsterwald A. B. Roe L. G. Bean Dow Grones W. H. Logan Blaine Golberry Henry Zenner Schmidt P. E. Hixon Dr. Studer Dr. Hill E. Dean Carl Stewart J. N. Brown Fae C. Schloss C. C. Millikan W. T. Sprague William Silvas Harry Foster Charles Harris C M. Gill Roger Jones Oscar Fulton Walter Musgrave J. P. Porter Prof. McLaneghlin Rufus Hopkins Art Wolfe William Miller C. F. Rowland M. FE. Twiss L. L. Deissle Joseph Austin C. E. Statley C. M. Copeland Far Beckley Ralph Davidson F.C. Bibee John Poston Blanton Strickland H. Coe J. Kircher

Notre Dame to meet Army at Polo Grounds in 1924

Notre Dame and the Army football teams will clash in New York in 1924 at the Polo Grounds. The game is set for the third Saturday in October.

New York Notre Dame Army Polo Grounds

Jugoslav Forces Suffer Heavy Losses in Orend District

London dispatch reports Jugo-Slav gendarmes suffered 44 dead and many wounded in the Orend district during a clash. Brindisi note to the Daily Mail confirms the toll.

London Ort Orend Brindisi

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