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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1926

Page

9

Pirates Drop Again as NL Slugfest Near Finish

Henry L. Farrell reports the Reds and Cardinals lead the National League race with six-week battles to the World Series. The Cardinals beat the Phillies 9 to 2, the Reds toppled the Robins 7 to 2, while the Pirates fell further behind after a 6 1/2 game deficit.

Pirates Reds Henry L. Farrell New York U.P Yankee Stadium Cincinnati St. Louis Yankees Cardinals Phillies Philadelphia Brooklyn Robins Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians

Yesterday's Scores National and American League Results

Baseball scores from yesterday show National League games with Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 0 St Louis 9 Philadelphia 6 New York 6 Pittsburgh 5 Boston 1 Chicago 0 and Boston 3 Chicago 1. American League games include New York 6 Cleveland 4 Detroit 2 Washington 1 Washington 9 Detroit 5 Chicago 5 Boston 1. Only games played.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington

They er Knew

The fragment suggests a query about the ace's performance and the job, with unclear context. Limited readable details imply a sports or competitive angle and a request to read a related work titled They er Knew. No concrete names, dates, or clear events are present.

What They Say Joe Williams Interviews Notables

A satirical symposium features Wayne Wheeler Poli Monologues Liners NegrI Mussolini Miss America Babe Ruth Eugene Debs and others. The exchange mocks opinions on boxing prohibition politics and fame with sharp witticisms and eccentric endorsements.

Kansas coach says new penalty rule won’t stop passes

Lawrence, Sept 16 The KU coach Franklin C Cappon says the two incomplete forward passes penalty fails to curb passing or alter play with teams still risking big gains. He expects the rule to be changed again before next season and notes professional football may boost college interest.

Awrence Kans Franklin C. Cappon University of Kansas Michigan University Cappon

Jack Dempsey Camp Open to Press in Atlantic City Action

Atlantic City report says Dempsey allows press access to his training camp as he edges toward a possible bout with Tunney. Dempsey eases into workouts while Loughran and Burke test his defenses and Tunney in Stroudsburg prepares with cautious routines to avoid dropping weight.

Atlantic City N. J O.R Jack Dempsey Dempsey Tunney Tommy Lough Marty Burke Stroudsburg Gene Tunney Billy Gibson

Red Grange Opens Season in Aurora Grid Battle

Red Grange and the New York Yankees visit Aurora to play the Fox Valley All-Stars in a pro football matchup marking the start of their season.

Red Grange Aurora New York Yankees Fox Valley All-Stars Pro Football Aggregation

Resignation Rumor Clouds Illinois Boxing Commission

Chicago Sept 16 The reported resignation of O W Huncke chairman of Illinois state boxing commission raises questions about legalized boxing in the state. Governor Small’s office would not comment, while sources close to the administration suggest the move could bring confusion and possible collapse to the sport.

Chicago U.R Illinois O. W. Huncke State Boxing Commission Huncke Len Small Springfield

How They Stand National League Pairings

The standings list show Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Detroit Boston at Chicago plus Association Pay at Columbus and Toledo Milwaukee at Indianapolis Kansas City at Louisville

Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Detroit Bigmore Association Pay Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville American Association Kl Pet Milwaukee Sea SO Eee Weer St. Paul Minneapolis National Brookly American

Ohio State football coaches seek end tackle and backfield

Wilce and Ohio State coaches review candidates as the camp opens. They need an end to replace Captain Cunningham and a tackle to fill Nichols's three year gap. Backfield strength is debated with veterans and recruits competing, with Deb Rowan and rookie ends George Albers and Cyril Surina among top contenders.

Columbus Ohio State Jack Wilce Cookle Cunningham Johnny Nichols Deb” ‘Rowan Chililicothe George Alber Toledo Scott High Cyril Surina Cleveland Albers

Secret Indiana practice closes field to spectators

At Indiana the practice was secret and Coach Pat Page announced the field would be closed to spectators all season. At the University of Chicago Coach A A Stage faced 46 candidates with Capt. Wally Marks and Stan Rouse from last season’s backfield on hand, and Ken Rouse of the team was registered.

Indiana Pat Page University of Chicago A. A. Stage Wally Marks Stan Rouse Ken Rouse

Big Ten In Action As Coaches Begin Preseason Drills

Chicago Sept 16 Western conference teams opened full daily workouts planned by coaches for the next two weeks. Michigan under Fielding Yost conducted punting and running drills and stressed fundamentals while Wisconsin tested 34 candidates in rain with 14 letter men. Illinois worked the backfield of Daugherty Lemon Timm and Peters as signals and Ohio State began with 60 candidates led by Capt Karow and Hess among standouts. Iowa noted Nick Kutsch late to report and Bob Cunel handled ball carrying. Minnesota held closed practice with Capt Roger Wheeler listed at end but unable to play.

Chicago Michigan Fielding Yost Benny Friedman Molenda Wisconsin Doyle Harmon Illinois Daugherty Lémon Timm Peters Zuppke Ohio State Jack Wiles Buckeye Marty Karow Elmer Bill Clark el Hunt FB Hess Nick Kutsch Iowa Bob” Cunel Hawkeye Minnesota Roger Wheeler

Record of popularity props for a cigarette brand

The passage notes monthly popularity records, emphasizing instant recognition of good taste and uniform high quality. It highlights nationwide appeal and consistent consumer acceptance across locations.

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