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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

7

Ohio team plans special train to Delaware for Wesleyan game

Athletic Director Bird arranged a special train to Delaware for the Green and White to face Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday November 1. 150 tickets available to campus groups with 7 45 am departure from Athens and 6 15 pm return, tickets priced at 3 60.

Bird Delaware Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Athens Clines Kenyon Wesleyan Dela Green and White Granville Denison University Athletic House Ohio Field Kenyon College Heldt Patterson Herbert Palmer Rochester Mertz Duvall Western Reserve Clevelanders Gambier Hiramestern Reserve Otterbein Wittenberg

Montfort Jones Seeks Papyrus Purchase for Audley Farm

Reports in New York indicate Montfort Jones is negotiating by cable with Ben Irish to buy Papyrus, the English champion colt defeated by Zev in the international match race. Jones aims to head Papyrus at his Audley Farm breeding operation.

New York Montfort Jones Cable Ben Irish Papyrus Zev Jones Audley

Sisler Sees Pennant Hopes for Browns Amid Confusion

A playful exchange questions whether Sisler truly sees a pennant for the Browns as another voice calls for discipline for students arrested for ticket acting. The item hints at higher education’s practical value amid campus chatter.

Penn State Always Kicks Y Fourth Down

Sarazen, two-year-old, has won nine straight races. Col. Hickory Knott compares teams to four leaf clovers and poison ivy while noting Penn State and others vary their kicking on plays.

Penn State Hickory Knott Sarazen

Old Timey Vanity and Baseball Patter News Card

A collage of quirky notes sketches and sports chatter. References to BluenoSe boat the old mother and flapper daughter on the boardwalk and rambling lines about baseball trust and Olympic plans. Mentions Zev Haskell Walton and Oshelily with playful hints of intrigue.

In Memoriam Aims at Latonia Championship Showdown

Carl Weidemann of Weidemann stakes his colt In Memoriam as fastest among Zev and My Own in turf pundits view. The Latonia Championship at Latonia on November 38 would feature all three stars in a $40,900 race over a mile and three quarters.

Papyrus Admiral Cary T. Grayson My Own Zev Jockey Club Carl Weidemann Weidemann Kentucky Latonia

60 Year Old Par Golfer Tops National Seniors Championship

Dallas veteran Hugh Halsell, at age 60, shot 156 for 36 holes to win the national seniors golf title. His score set a new event record as he defied age and showcased consistency, with standout early rounds and sustained solid play on Apawamis links.

Hugh Halscell Dallas Texas Halsell Hassell Halscl Apawamis Links Bobby Jones Hasell Caleb Fo Philadelphia Glenna Collett Providence Harry Vardon Ploods

Cobb Praises Detroit Pitching Recruit Whitehill

Ty Cobb says Detroit has signed a top pitching recruit in Whitehill. Cobb praises his courage and potential noting he only lacks experience. Whitehill, a young southpaw, held the Yankees to one hit in six innings and allowed two hits in a near full game against Cleveland near season end.

Detroit Ty Cobb Whitehill Cobb Yankees Cleveland

Giants Hank Gowdy and Ernie Johnson cash World Series breaks

Hank Gowdy of the Giants and Ernie Johnson of the Yankees benefited from World Series access after Boston clubs failed to waive them. Johnson gained over 6000 dollars and Gowdy more than 4000 dollars as New York clubs retained them.

New York Hank Gowdy Giants Ernie Johnson Yankees Boston Gowdy White Sox Johnson

Boxing Title Chase Expands Across Weight Classes

New York boxers pursue multiple titles to boost earnings as champions eye other divisions. Pancho Villa eyes Lynch, Lynch to Dunde, Leonard targets Walker, Greb aims for McTigue and Dempsey, while McTigue and Dempsey stay put amid rivals. Contenders in lighter classes face polite exclusion as Leonard’s weight category narrows rival options.

Max Kasfe AU. N.S New York Pancho Villa Joe Lynch Lynch Johnny Dundee Tynndea Renny Leonard Leonard Mickey Walker Walker Harry Greb Windmill Greb Mike McTigue Jack Dempsey McTigue Dempsey Frankie Genaro Carl Tremaine Andy Chaney Dave Shade Jock Malone Tendler Charley White Rocky Kansas Pat Moran Jack Bernstein

State preparing a new pass attack

Columbus Oct. 31 The second hard scrimmage of the week for the Ohio State football squad indicates Ollie Klee is being groomed to play quarterback against Denison or Purdue and that a new forward pass offense is being prepared. Klee, injured early in the season, is greatly improved and was the pivot for the third team in last night’s practice while Workman led the first team during most of the scrimmage.

Columbus Ohio State Ollie Klee Denison Purdue Buckeyes Klee Workman

Syracuse Stars Shine in East Football Preview

Syracuse is highlighted as a top eastern team for the fall season. The piece features three standout players Bay Singer a guard McBride fullback and Starobin tackle, noted for their strong play since kickoff and potential season ranking.

Syracuse Baysinger McBride Starobin

Charrity Leaves Washington for Wisconsin League

Eddie Gharrity star catcher for the Washington team signs with the Fairies of Beloit Wisconsin as the Mid-West Industrial League adds Ohio and Wisconsin clubs. He will play winter basketball for the Fairies and next spring may return as catcher or first baseman.

Beloit Wis Eddie Charrity Washington Ohio Wisconsin Eddie Fairies Fairbanks-Moran Company Gharrity Ruel Connie Macks

Footwear decides turf race and echoes in football and baseball

Zev defeats Papyrus in a heavy going turf race at Felmont Park where proper shooing proves decisive. The piece notes rain soaked gridiron footwear and contrasts infield play by Joe Duran and Heine Groh during the world series, praising Traynor's rising worth beyond prior praise.

Zev Papyrus Felmont Park Joe Duran Heine Groh

Bob Hart Faces End of Polo Career Uncertain This Season

Lowell article says Bob Mart, a National League umpire, ranks with the nation’s top roller polo players. Hart has long been a polo ace similar to Rath in baseball, annually among goal leaders. Age may slow him and it is unclear if he will play this year.

Traynor Lowell Masa Bob Mart Hart

Epinard Defeated in Cambridgeshire Stakes at Newmarket

English horse Verdict won the Cambridgeshire Stakes at Newmarket with Epinard finishing second and Umas in third in the day's featured event held in October.

Newmarket England Epinard J*rance Verdict Umas

Winners to Meet in Manhattan 10 Fight for Honors

In New York at the Hotel Pennsylvania two winners Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran and two losers Roger Conti and Erich Hagenlacher contend in the 18.2 balkline billiard championship. Conti and Hagenlacher stage a decisive afternoon match with the French champion favored to win and keep title hopes alive. The Hoppe Cochran bout is a marquee confrontation reflecting long rivalry in the event.

New York Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Roger Conti France Erich Hagenlacher Germany Pennsylvania Conti Hoppe Cochran

East Leads Intersections in Football Victories

Davis J. Walsh notes the East, led by Notre Dame and Michigan, claiming more football wins in interregional play this season. Western teams like Detroit and Colgate show notable results, despite overall mixed performance across regions.

Football officials debate hurdling rules and penalties

A reader asks how hurdling is defined and enforced in football. The answer explains open field hurdling and kneeling players, notes officials judge plays, and states hurdling incurs a 15 yard penalty.

Fight results from last night in New York and Albany

George Marks defeated William Darcy in a 10 round decision in New York. Cherley Rosenberg topped Benny Edwards over 10 rounds in New York. In Albany Joe Sobie and Harry Nelson drew after 10 rounds. Joe Lebate defeated Joe Baker of Syracuse by technical knockout.

New York George Marks California Willia Darcy Cherley Rosenberg Benny Edwards Albany Joe Sobie Harry Nelson Joe Lebate Joe Baker Syracuse

Blue Nose Leads in Second Race of Fishermen Series

The schooner Blue Nose held the lead over the Yankee challenger Columbia in the second race of the international fishermen's series. The start came in heavy rain with a light northwest breeze as British colors flew from Blue Nose's main mast.

Halifax N. 8

Sad Sam Jones Honored by Waren Kiwanis Club

Sad Sam Jones of the world champion New York Yankees was made an honorary member of the Waren Kiwanis Club in Woodsfield Ohio. The event drew about 150 club members at a local gathering held in his honor last night.

Woodsfield Sam Jones New York Yankees Mfe Waren Kiwanis Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ty Joe Sisler Browns Rockefeller U. S Mr. Walton Oklahoma Teri Haskell OsHelily Sinclair Newport McGee Memoriam Hugh Halsell Ee Aie Hureay Syracuse Stars Baysinger, McBride Eddie Gharrity Pie’ Traynor Pittsburg Groh Dugan Pittsburgh Manhattan Eagt Davis J. Walsh U. N.S Seeme Degs Southern Notre Dame Army Princeton Hoosiers West Point Georgia Tech Michigan Vanderbilt Obrelin Amherst Marequette Boston College Yale North Carolina Florida Washington & Jefferson Washington & Lee Colgate Chig Wesleyan Centre College Alty Blue Sam
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