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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1924
Page
2
Johnny Evers suggests a rule where a base on balls advances all baserunners one base whether forced or not. The proposal would penalize the pitcher more than a simple walk and could curb the intentional pass by making it as valuable as a hit for runners.
New York report notes Luis Firpo is favored to defeat Harry Wills in Jersey City on Thursday night. Betting firm Fried & Co. shows six thousand to five thousand, reflecting strong public support for Firpo as Wills arrives from Southampton.
Abe Goldstein retained the bantamweight title by outpointing Tommy Ryan over 15 rounds in New York. Bushy Graham defeated Snyder on a foul in the eighth. In Philadelphia Jack Renault edged George Godfrey over 10 rounds. Pete Sarmente beat Joe Lynch by decision. Ko Chaney stopped Danny Kramer in one. Willie Harmon won a newspaper decision over Pete Latzo in Newark.
In Columbus at the East End Tennis club, visiting players dominated the third round of men's singles, women's singles, and juniors, plus first rounds of men's doubles and mixed doubles. Only four nonlocals were eliminated versus 17 locals, as Columbus women also fell.
The New York Giants led Brooklyn by six points late in the game as the league race stayed tight. Pittsburgh hoped to rise to second with a doubleheader sweep of St Louis if Brooklyn faltered. Washington and New York widened their margins over Detroit while the Senators held a two game lead.
American Association results show Columbus 8 Indianapolis 6 and Milwaukee 13 Minneapolis 8 with other matchups including St. Paul 3 Kansas City 0 and Louisville at Toledo on wet ground. National League games Brooklyn 7 New York 2 and New York 2 Boston 0 plus various scheduled dockets. Farm Products Association officials avoid comment while noting a quirky Idaho baked pun.
Captain Arthur Bond of the University of Missouri leads the Tigers this fall, continuing a five year pattern of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi scholars at the helm. Previous captains Chuck Lewis, Herbert Blumer, and Herbert Bunker all earned top scientific and athletic honors, with Lewis and Blumer also all Missouri Valley players. Bond joins that elite line as a Phi Beta Kappa senior.
At Meadowbrook club Westbury New York a crowd of about 40000 watches the opening of a three match polo series between America and Great Britain. The event decides world supremacy with the Prince of Wales and cabinet members among high society observers. Luis Lacey’s illness weakens the British defense as the American team takes a favored role.
The column surveys campus sports chatter with jokes about the Prince of Wales and a series of quirky notes. Notre Dame faces defections in practice while Felix Silverflask seeks a varsity spot at New Haven. Princeton teases a new war cry and Centre College hints at coaching upheavals.
The piece notes Artlett as a rare talent in hitting throwing running and fielding with instinct of a natural player. Former pitcher turned outfielder, he drew a $30,000 bid from the Boston Braves. Though not young, his arm decline may keep him from joining the big leagues.
Gil Dobie of Cornell camped at his room’s mirror in a summer mood of stern confidence while taunting Harvard. He joked the team is rotten though the Dramatic Arts League builds a lively cheer. The excerpt ends noting Niagara Falls as a Canadian landmark near Cambridge.
Chicago dispatch notes strong quarterback prospects across Michigan Iowa Minnesota and Ohio State. Ted Rockwell at Michigan Ol lie Klee at Ohio State Malcolm Graham at Minnesota and Parkin at Iowa feature as leaders with other Western Conference teams solid in the crucial position.
The record lists leading home run totals by league and player. In the American League Ruth of New York stands with 144, Hauser of Philadelphia 1 26, Miller of Philadelphia 16. In the National League Deberry of Brooklyn has 13, with league totals showing National 430 and American 264.
The list shows top hitters by club with games played and batting averages. Notables include Ruth of New York with 136 games and a .389 mark, Hornsby of St Louis at .452, and Wheat of Brooklyn at .376. Other leaders include Cuyler Pittsburgh 102 games .375 and Jamieson Cleveland 128 games .365.
A playful note examines a claim that 10 million flies would equal a horse’s weight, contrasting popular ideas with simple physics and real-world scales. The item airs through a humorous context without sensational detail.
Athens high school football aspirants were slated to begin their first practice Tuesday afternoon on the municipal gridiron. About 30 men are expected out. They have two weeks to whip into shape for the Murray City game.
Brooklyn walloped the Giants 7 to 2 to reclaim ground. Vance earned his 13th win of the season with the victory pushing his season total to 25. Deberry delivered a homer with a man aboard as the Senators rolled 4 to 2. Muth hit his 44th homer as the Yankees edged the Red Sox 2 to 1. The Bambino homered to end a pitching duel between Bush and Fullerton.
Report notes a sensational potato orgy scene with seductive blond potatoes dancing shirtless. Critics claim the harsh venue rarely credits attendees, casting doubt on reputations amid scandal in Hollywood.
The fall real estate campaign starts today inviting buyers and renters to consider property offers. Prospective sellers are urged to call the ad-taker at phone 70 for immediate listings and profitable sales or rentals.
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