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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1924

Page

9

Logan Seeks Strong 1925 Industrial League Season

Logan will pursue a prosperous 1925 season after the Industrial league banquet at Mrs. Amy Easterling’s home. Dan Soliday, league president, John Canty, and other officials urged continued organization, introduced pennant winners, and announced roster changes including replacing Marion township with Hocking Valley car shops. A meeting was set for officers and policies next Wednesday.

Logan Amy Easterling C. F. Lauer Dan Soliday League John Canty Owens Jim Brannigan Clarence Matheny Haydenville John Struble Getz The Clay Workers D. Mr. Lehman Pappy Stewart Robert Johnson Roscoe Hansel Nig Columber Carbon Hill Soliday Canty Marion Township Hocking Valley Oscar Dupler Oliver Owery Paul Thieson Carl Scholl Igo Thieson Ferrell Thomasharles Webb Earl Soliday Leo Canty Marty Six Jamés’ Fields Mr. Soliday Reverend Lauer

Day of sport specialist is southpans gone forever dominate big show

The piece surveys the rise of multi skilled athletes in early baseball and golf. It notes Bucky Harris as a master second baseman with basketball prowess, Brookins in Iowa Ohio State play, Von Elm and Mary Browne's dual talent, and the shift toward southern pitchers like Vean Gregg and Groves. It discusses pitching trends and Manny Mack's Baltimore deal with Groves as a potential breakthrough for the Athletics.

Joe Williams Bucky Harris Washington Harris Frisch Brookins Iowa Ohio State Buckeye George von Elm Los Angeles Bobby Jones Merion Mary B. Browne von Elm Mary Browne Fdldite Collings White Sox Dave Zachary and Mogridge Rube” Waddell Giants Walter Johnson Vean Greece Seattle Grege Groves Baltimore Mack Wisser Jack Dunn Connie Mack International

Chauncey Protest Over Murray City Football Win

Chauncey protests Murray City high school football victory alleging an ineligible player. An end listed as Jenkins played under Shelton’s identity. Chauncey officials report the half showed the deception and notify association officials. The game, with a 6 6 score, may be forfeited to Chauncey once reviewed.

Chauncey Murray City High School Chauncey High Murray City Jenkins Shelton Chauncey High School Hf. IB Boomershine Neuwirth Sandusky Athletic Association

Last Night's Fights at Hamilton Ohio Featured Wins

Tiger Flowers of Atlanta defeated Joe Lohman of Toledo by fourteenth round stoppage in a scheduled twelve round bout. Matt Snyder of DaRon outpointed Lou Bloom of Columbus over eight rounds. Frankies Bobb of Dayton stopped Soldier Mellon of Columbus by technical knockout in the fourth round of a six round fight.

Hamilton Tiger Flowers Atlanta Joe Lohman Toledo Matt Snyder DaRon Lou Bloom Columbus Frankies Bobb Dayton Soldier Mellon

Cincinnati College Teams Gear Up For Saturday Games

Cincinnati Ohio October 24 Two college teams prepared for Saturday action. Cincinnati went to Ada Ohio to face Ohio Northern University while Saint Xavier practiced with a pep rally and signal drill. Cincinnati’s lineup features twenty five players despite many injuries as they meet Maryville Tennessee in a traditional rivalry.

CINCY Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Ada Ohio Northern University Saint Xavier Maryville

Army Football Limited to Three Practice Days

West Point captain coach John J. McEwan laments Army’s small size and strict schedule, noting only thirty eight players on the varsity and three practice days per week. He singles out a few plebes and recalls past stars while describing military discipline shaping football at the academy.

Davis J. Walsh West Point John J. McEwan Army John Garbisch Ellinger and Farwick Harry Wilson Wilmore Bill Wood Mack Griffith Frazier Born Yeomans Notre Dame McEwan Wilson Penn State Hugo Bezdek Bezdek Tiny Hewitt Pitt Hewitt Navy

Matthews Trade Sparks pennant chase for Washington

The piece notes Matty Matthews strong performance helping Washington toward a pennant, followed by a proposed trade to obtain outfielder McNeely from the Coast League. It concludes with Washington winning the pennant and Matthews missing key series due to the deal.

Matty Matthews Washington McNeely Matthews Matthews Oses

Wooster Coach Prepares Defense for Homecoming Game

Injuries will keep several Wooster players on the bench for tomorrow's homecoming game. Coach Boles focused on stopping the forward pass and improving interference as Joe Hurst, the halfback who was hurt in the opener, is expected to return to action.

Wooster Severy Boles Joe Hurst

Geottge Stars With Marines At Quantico Backfield

Frank B. Geottge former Ohio university star captains the Quantico marine backfield. Marine team has defeated Catholic University 33 to 0 and tied Vanderbilt 13 to 13. Geottge, Kent Ohio native, is one of the era’s standout backs praised by Walter Camp and others.

Washington Frank B. Geottge One University Quantico Marine Geottge Ohio University Marine Corps Quantico Catholic Vanderbilt University Nashville Tenn Lieut. Geottge Kent, O A. J.geottge Athens George Marine Marines Michigan Georgetown University Army Third Corps Walter Camp Bob Folwell Bill Roper Hugo Bezdek

Rifle Club Started by Knights of Pythias in Logan

Logan O Oct 24 Fifty members signed up for a Knights of Pythias rifle club launched this week. The group will affiliate with the National Rifle Association and a range several miles from the city is prepared. Rifles and ammunition will be supplied and members encouraged to master marksmanship. Officers are Paul Collison president J W Gabriel vice president Carl M Brown secretary Marve Martin treasurer Mon Cook executive officer. Charter open to enroll more members. applicants must be Knights of Pythias members.

Carl M. Brown Marve Martin Mon Cook Iito The Knights of Pythias

Judge Lands Exonerates Frisch Kelly and Young

Judge Landis issues a statement exonerating Frisch Kelly and Young, arguing that a top paid baseball star cannot be at fault. The ruling reflects a defense of reputational protections for star players amid controversy.

Landis Frisch Kelly Young Coolidgs Judge Landis

Sports Talk Snippets From Early 20th Century Headlines

Collected remarks feature Red Grange linked to ice, Pic Traynor humor, Landis series debate, Carpentier and Epinard contrasts, Zuppke on rhythm in football, Germany Schultz nostalgia, Chick Evans airplane debut, Ban Johnson baseball inquiry, Mile Suzanne coughing relief, Alexa Stirling golf career note.

Wheaton Considers Rename After Granger Fame

Citizens of Wheaton weigh changing the town name to Greage or Grangeville after the sensational athlete Red Granger from the University of Minnesota. Wheaton would become Grange county seat with Greage Field as the new high school grid name.

Knockout Upset Sparks Odds Controversy in Sullivan Ballerino Fight

New York reports allege irregular betting on the Kid Sullivan vs Mike Ballerino junior lightweight bout. Bets shifted from points to knockout expectations, with many backers wagering on a Sullivan KO amid volatile odds just before the ring entry. Sullivan scored a fifth round knockout, fueling calls for an investigation.

New York Mike Ballerino Kid Sullivan Balino Balletine Gollé Sullivan Ballerina Ballerine Merit

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