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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1926

Page

9

Tennis Rating For The Season Presents Bad Situation

United States Lawn Tennis national ranking faces chaos after French players swept major championships. The selection committee weighs Lacoste Porotta Cochet and Richards vs Tilden, Johnston, and Helen Wills amid amateur and professional tensions. Local college football notes: Armstrong’s strong Wittenberg-led B A A standings, Ohio State in pursuit, and Denison and Miami jockeying for position.

Henry L. Farrell New York C. C. Pyle United States Chin Vinnie Ichards Bill Tilden Bil Johnston Johnston Forest Hills Paris Wimbledon Tilden Richards Rene Lacoste Jean Porotta Henri Cochet Tilden Tilden Association Tilden Keenanee Pyte Helen Wills

Indoor baseball returns to Ohio university gymnasium

Intramural play resumes at the Ohio university Men's gymnasium with two class A and two class B games scheduled tonight. Last week's crowds were large and several favorites were upset in the races.

Ohio University Men

Wrestling Opens New York in 1926 Season Opener

The 1926 wrestling season opened in New York with Alex Garbachenko, champion of Poland, Russia and Ukrainia, defeating Tom Lurich of Astoria by a fall. In the semi final, Wayne Mann of Nebraska won over Howard Cantonwine in ten minutes.

New York Alex Garbachenko Poland Russia Ukrainia Tom Lurich Astoria N. Y Wayne Mann Nebraska Howard Cantonwine

Bobcats Ready for Wesleyan Clash at Delaware

Ohio University Bobcats practice at Ohio Field ahead of a week of scrimmage before the Ohio Wesleyan game in Delaware. Robeson injures his side blocking on punt formation, while Wesleyan enters as a strong rival with recent dominant showings and a near equal standing in the race for first place.

Captain Wise Ohio University Bobcats Miami Wilson Merman Bearcat Queen City Nicholson Denison Big Red Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Field Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Robeson Cincinnati Bolton Wesleyan Ohio Bishops Methodists Denison Akron Wooster William Herbert

Curb on Mother in Law in Chicago Court Warning

Mrs. Rachel Klein was warned in court that she must hereafter avoid any attempt to meddle in the affairs of her daughter and son in law.

Chicago Rachel Klein

Bush Chosen as Buccaneer 1827 Leader

Pittsburgh officials announce Wen J Daniel Bush signs a one year contract to manage the Pittsburgh National League team in 1927. He succeeds Bill McKechnie who was informed his services were no longer required. Bush has managed Indianapolis three years and once led the Washington Senators as manager.

Pittsburgh Wen J Daniel Bush Indianapolis Pirate Bush Bill McKechnie Barney Dreyfuss Washington Senators Detroit Americans

Boxing Roundup Results From Multiple Cities

Rocky Smith wins over Del Fontaine in Philadelphia by decision after 10 rounds. Jack Bernstein defeats Charley Rosen in New York by decision. Andre Routis beats Johnny Leonard in New York by decision. Frankie Fink defeats Joe Malone in New York by decision. Teddy Baldock and Jackie Cohen draw in New York in six rounds.

Philadelphia Rocky Smith Battle Creek del Fontaine Canada New York Jack Bernstein Yonkers N. Y Charley Rosen Andre Routis Johnny Leonard Allentown Frankie Fink Texas Joe Malone The Bronx Teddy Baldock Jackie Cohen

Navy Army game tickets oversubscribed in Chicago

Annapolis reports the Navy football ticket allotment for the Army game in Chicago on Navy 27 was oversubscribed by thousands. The total tickets allotted were 30 000, the greatest demand ever for a Navy Army football contest.

Annapolis Navy Army

Athens Big Red Fall To Portsmouth 6 0 In Grid Clash

Athens high school football lost to Portsmouth 6 to 0 on Saturday. Coach Wise gave the team a rest Monday with regular practice to resume today. Three players Mansfield Wanless and Perkins sustained minor injuries but remain available for the Ironton game. Hayes may miss Saturday’s lineup due to illness.

Athens Portsmouth Wise Warriors Mansfield Wanless Perkins Ironton Hayes

Wilbert (Uncle Robby) Robinson Faces Brooklyn Revolt

Brooklyn club owners threaten leadership turmoil as Wilbert Robinson holds the manager title amid investor discontent over team decline. He remains president though his term ends next spring as he strengthens with new acquisitions Hendricks and Stars while criticizing aging regulars.

John BD Foster New York Wilbert Robinson Uncle Robby Brooklyn Baseball Club Robby Brooklyn Wilbert Steve McKeever McKeever Robinson Cleveland Irs Giants Hendricks New Orleans Stars Los Angeles

Three Thousand Warrants Issued for Tax Dodgers

In Englewood three thousand warrants were issued in a single day targeting individuals who dodged local taxes. The mass action reflects a broad crackdown by local authorities seeking revenue enforcement.

Coaches vow no scouting between Yale and Princeton

In a pre season accord Yale coach Tad Jones and Princeton coach Bill Roper signed a gentleman’s agreement to forbid scouting between Yale and Princeton. No one connected with either team may view the other in action or read reports from alumni. The piece notes scouting is an exact science and warns letters from alumni can mislead coaches.

New York Princeton Lehigh Tigers Yale Tad Jones Bill Roper Nassau Eli's Princton Roper University of Ijilint New Haven Aulumnus

Tunney to Return Next Fall for Title Challenger Series

New York promoter Tex Rickard, returning from his honeymoon, said Gene Tunney will not fight for the title until next fall. He outlined elimination bouts to select a challenger through the coming summer.

New York Tex Rickard Gene Tunney

Pirates' McKechnie Axed After 1925 Champs Split

Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss dismissed Manager McKechnie after the 1925 season amid internal dissension. Three veterans Max Carey Babe Adams and Carson Bigbee were released in an effort to restore harmony, disappointing fans who had hoped for a repeat National League title.

Bill Mkechninittsburgh Pirates McKeehnie Max Carey Babe Adams Carson Bigbee Barney Dreyfuss McKechnie

Oberlin College loses to Michigan State Normal in dual meet

In Ypsilanti Michigan Oberlin College of Ohio fell 38 to 18 to Michigan State Normal in a dual meet. Warren Polley of Michigan State Normal won the 4 1 4 mile race.

Ypsilanti, Mich Oberlin College of Ohio Michigan Stat Normal Kurriera Warren Polley Michigan State Normal

Ironton High Fans Rally Behind Orange and Black

Ironton high students mobilize for an Athens clash after a 35-0 win October 1 and a 6-0 victory over Jack team last Saturday. Key leaders Davis Diele Gallagher Phipps Bramer rally the Orange and Black backfield as the Light Brigade masss through Huntington and Wellston crowds toward a possible consecutive win.

Morris Ironton Ton High Bys Jack Orange Athens Satz Light Brigade Southeastern Association Athens Hirh Portsmouth Huntington Wellston S Trenton Davis Diele Gallagher Phipps Bramemer Elgin

White Hall School Plans October 28 Entertainment

White Hall school hosts an evening event with candy and various mood eats on October 28. Attendees expect a festive program as part of the school’s social activities.

White Hall School

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