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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1922

Page

6

Moran Rebuilt Reds Enduring Early Woes To Return Strong 1923

Pat Moran, Phillies manager in 1915, found success with Cincinnati by 1919 then faced a rough 1920 21. Despite a slow start in 1922 due to Roush injury and holdout, Moran rebuilt Cincinnati with minor leaguers Donohue Fonseca Bohne Hargrave Caveney Pinelli Couch Keck and veterans Burns Rixey shaping a powerful 1923 club led by Roush Duncan Luque and Harper.

Phillies Warley Dooin Evan Cincinnati Christy Mathewson Reds Moran Philadelphia Devin Mathew Ben Pat al O Eddy Roush Pat Duncan Rube Bressler Greasy Neale Ivy Wingo Jake Daubert Adolfo Luque Hod Eller Jimmy Ring Dutch Ruether Slim Sallee Ray Fishar Heinie Groh Larry Kopf Morris Rath Bill Rarlen Bressler George Burns Eppa Rixey Sam Lohne Bubbles Har- Brave Louie Fonseca Pete Lohue Donohue Texas Christian University Fonseca Utah Bohne Pacific Coast ‘League Hlarcrave American Association George Harper Jimmy Caveney Babe Pinelli Johnny Couch Cactus Keck Donodeue Keck Couch Hargrave Caveney Pinelli Harper Wingo Luque Court Roush Duncan Burns Rixney Pat Moran

Freshmen Football Arrives At Ohio University For Season

An influx of freshmen prospects reports to Ohio University under coach C. M. Bond. 35 uniforms issued with 20 awaiting restock. Thor Olson assists training as 49 varsity contenders compete for spots. First frosh varsity game set for September 30 against the freshmen. home opener with Denison October 14 at Athens.

Ohio University C. M. Bond Thor Olson Bond Denison Athens Breaning Grubb Winkler Carr Reed Wilson Brooks Pinkston Black Young Roberts Wichart Bruce Blower Deer Lillcox Brown Dedrick Stengill Smith Hysell Hudson McCord Mackey Blair Soliday Rochester Faubion Morris Nelson Still Biefness Pigstle

Trapshoot Scores Hit Atlantic City Meet Highlights

Atlantic City reports trapshoot results from September 16 with scores across 16 to 22 yard events. Notable shooters include Ed Rosenthal of Cincinnati 95 and E W Hall of Akron 92, among others from Akron Canton Lima and Youngstown.

Atlantic City N. J Ed Rosenthal Cincinnati W. D. Renner Akron H. S. Seivert Toledo S. C. Burrell Newark P. B. Horne Cleveland W. FP. Lammers Danbury Ward Miller Lima Fred Wince J. van Ase Youngstown H. E. Dickerman H. A. Galt I. M. Edwards Columbus F. C. Koch Brookville William Shatuck Coal Grove B. R. Barder A. F. Deal Canton E. F. Haak Homer Kerr Gallipolis J. H. Ferry F. X. Rauch Athens G. W. Parker

Kansas City's 300 Mile Race Postponed Amid Threatening Weather

Rain delays Kansas City's 300 mile auto race at the Speedway as thousands head to the new half million dollar venue. The event, a Southwest classic, was set to start at 2 PM despite forecasts of bad weather.

Elbow and Knee in Golf Shot Techniques

Golf writer outlines technique hints for various clubs focusing on elbow knee alignment, bent left arm follow through, wrist turnover, and avoiding a slices. Emphasizes imaginary line follow through, loose wrists, and practical putting tips for accuracy and balance.

Baseball Scores and Highlights From A Busy Night

Summary of multiple games including Phillies 16 9 over the Cubs 3 2 with Hentine’s three homers first NL three in one game since 1897. Reds, Red Sox, Browns, Pirates, White Sox and others noted with notable performances and late-season standings.

Hentine Hornsby Phillies

To Billy Johnston the Dean of Tennis Spirit

A nostalgic verse by Berton Braley praises Billy Johnston, lauding his grit, speed, and energy on the tennis court. The poem extols Johnston as a dynamic, tireless fighter with a fiery temperament and a charismatic, impactful presence at net and baseline. Copyright 1922 NEA Service.

Bill Johnston Billy Johnston Curly Wolf NEA

Tilden and Johnston in tennis title match

Philadelphia scene centers on the world championship singles final between William M. Tilden of Philadelphia and William M. Johnston of San Francisco. The match, to decide the world title, marks the culmination of a field of 123 players with Britain, Australia, Japan and Spain represented.

David J. Walsh Philadelphia William M. Tilden William M Johnston San Francisco Lilden Great Britain Australia Japan Spain Tilden McLaughlin Tilden Vs. Johnston

Yesterday's Major League Home Run Leaders Revealed

Names of top sluggers across American and National Leagues listed with homer counts for the prior day. Notable figures include Hornsby and Roush with multiple hits, league totals show American 489 versus National 470. Ends with a motivational quip about discouragement.

Leading Hitters of the Major Leagues

Summary of annual batting leaders lists NL stars Hornsby St Louis hitting near .400 and Grimes Chicago among top batters. American League leaders include Sister St Louis and DeInspan in Cleveland with strong numbers. The note adds most current leaders hail from small town clubs near 9 o'clock towns.

Hornsby St. Louis Smerney Pittsburg Grimes Chicago Bigbee Miller de Dinspon Aker Cleveland Seseeee Iman Detroit

Yankees and Browns Clash In Crucial Three Game Series

At Sportsmans Park St Louis the Yankees and Browns start a pivotal set tied for pace in the American League race. A two wins out of three would shift the margin and impact the drive toward the World Series with lineups listed from Witt to Shawkey versus Shocker.

ST. Louis Yanks Browns Sportsman’s Park New York Post St. Louis Post Witt Tobin Dugan Foster Ruth Sisler Collins Pipp Williams Schange Ce Jacobson Mausel McManus Ward Severeid E Scott Gerber Shawkey Shocker

Boxing Boss Plans Dempsey Title Transfer to Indiana Governor

New York boxing commissioner Bunko says he will strip Jack Dempsey of the heavyweight title and present it to the governor of Indiana. The move signals a political twist in the heavyweight championship dispute.

New York Jack Dempsey Indiana

Tendler Withdraws From Moran Boat

New York reports that Tendler withdraws from Moran boat race after injuring his hand in a bout with Even Hammer.

Yankees Hold Advantage in Pennant Race

The Browns and Yankees open their final series of the year in St. Louis with New York holding a half game lead in the American League pennant race. The Yanks have 13 games left to play while the Browns have 12. a loss by either could alter the title outcome. In the National League the Giants lead Pittsburgh by six games with 17 remaining for New York and 15 for the Pirates. Lew Tendler withdraws from his bout with Pat Moran. Clonie Tait will substitute.

Browns Yankees St. Louis New York Yanks Hugman Missourians Giants Eveven Pittsburg Bucaneers

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