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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1924

Page

9

Butch Grover Second In Southeastern Ohio Golf Title

Nolle of Marietta wins the Henry Zenner trophy with a 175 in 36 holes on the local links. Butch Grover Athens takes second with 178 aided by an 83 afternoon round after a 95 morning. Swanson Harness and Robinson tie for third at 179 as Ohio golf figures move toward July 1926 Chillicothe tourney plans.

R. M. Nolle Marietta Henry Zenner Southeastern Ohio Butch Grover Athens Grover Tye J. B. Swanson George Harness William Robinson Swanson Nolle Nolte Harness Robinson Sweeney Retter O'Bleness Gunning Chillicothe Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Walter Barrett J. KR. Gunning I. W. Bush

Lancaster to host Logan in Industrial League series opener

Dan Soliday and Frank Judy announce a three game series between a Lancaster Industrial League team and a Logan team. The opener is in Logan at 5 pm Thursday with the second game on Lancaster grounds the next Thursday. Both lineups suggest lively action with strong fan interest.

Lancaster L. Thomas McClenningham T. Adams Altfater Flood Lindsey Spung Haynes J. Adams Dougherty P. Murphy Peterson P. Logan Thomas Webb Soliday Smith Stewart Dupler Mullin Locke Mowery Theison

Yankee jockey rides for King George in England

George Archibald, an American jockey, was chosen to ride for King George V amid England’s top riders, including Steve Donoghue. Archibald has ridden for many crowned heads, gained kudos for judging horses and pictures, and hopes to win the English Derby next year with royal colors.

London England George Archibald George V Steve Donoghue George Jock Archibald Goodwin Spain Georges Kings

Giants Aim For Fourth Straight Pennant In Final Weeks

Davis J Walsh reports the New York Giants approach the pennant with a game and a half lead over the Dodgers and two and a half over the Pirates. McGraw seeks a historic fourth straight NL title as the final stretch tests each club’s form and schedule.

Davis J. Walsh New York New York Giants Dodgere Pirates Giants

Baseball Roundup Sees Key Teams Shuffle in Tight Standings

Old Jupe Pluvius toppled the Yankees from first place as the Senators leapfrogged to the top by half a game with a 6 2 win over the Indians. The Giants halved the Robins by splitting a twin bill with the Reds who fell to fifth. Bottomley piled six hits and 12 RBIs in a 17 3 Cardinals rout, while Ed Rommel blanked Detroit as the Athletics trounced the Tigers 14 2. The Cubs moved into the top tier with two wins over the Braves 8 3 and 4 2.

Jupe Pluvius Yankees Senators Indians Giants Reds McQuillin Donahue Cardinals Dodgers Bottomley

Tunney Greb Bout To Be Tried Again

The Tunney Greb boxing match is rescheduled at the Hinkel McGinty arena near Cleveland after two postponements. Promoters predict a knockout outcome as both champions arrive. weather is forecast clear with mild autumn air.

Cleveland Gene Tunney Harry Greb Hinkel-McGinty Joe Lewis Tunney Greb Red Matt Chicago Hinkel Boston Youngety

Senators Jump Half Tilt as Yanks Leaf

The Senators held a half game lead in the American League race as the Yankees eyed a sweep of the Browns in the doubleheader. Detroit dropped to five games back after a surprise loss to the Athletics. the Giants and Pirates split doubleheaders, Brooklyn fell half a game, and the Robins trailed the Giants by a game and a half while ahead of Pittsburgh.

New York Senators Yankees Browns Detroit Athletics Giants Pirates Brooklyn Cardinals Robins Pittsburgh

Logan High to Feature Lighter Faster Football Team

Logan High School prepares for fall football under Coach Merman Thman now in his third year. With many graduates, two holdovers Blair at center and Lemon at end will anchor the line as newcomers fill the rest. Captain Addock leads the backfield with Myers Goldstein Fichel and Bright assisting.

Logan Logan High School Merman T#hman Fairgrounds Chauncey Eleven Blair Lemon Eneard

Murray City Opens Football Season with Nelsonville Clash

Murray City meets Scarlet and Gray warriors in the opener in Nelsonville. The boosters approve a schedule including September 27 at Nelsonville and a Thanksgiving game versus Logan. Season tickets for football and basketball, with reserved seating at the new gym, go on sale through local boosters and a Student Athletic association.

Generals Student Athletic Association Ceecil Shafer Baird Stuart Dutch Shafer J. D. Adamson H. F. Mechem F. R. Jackson Stuart Hoodlett Ed Sharp M. Xf. McBride H. J. Long C. E. Weltsheimer Leonard Cooley

Baseball League Home Run Totals By Player and Club

Summary of home run totals listing players with clubs including Kelly New York Bottomley St Louis Cuyler Schmidt Pittsburgh Helman Detroit and league totals for National and American totals shown.

Kelly New York Bottomley St. Louis Cuyler Pittsburgh Schmidt Hellman Detroit

Baseball Scores Across American Association and Leagues

St Paul defeated Columbus 7 to 2 and Milwaukee won 2 to 1 over Louisville. Milwaukee edged Loutaville 5 to 4 while Indianapolis beat Kansas City 4 to 9. Minneapolis 5 Toledo 4. New York 5 Cincinnati 1 and Cincinnati 2 New York 1. Chicago 8 Boston 3 and Chicago 4 Boston 2 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 8. Pittsburgh 13 Philadelphia 7. St Louis 17 Brooklyn 3. Washington 6 Cleveland 2. Philadelphia 14 Detroit 2. Chicago 8 Boston 4 and New York St Louis rain.

St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Washington Netroit St. Louts Cleveland Boston Chicago American Association Louieville Loutaville St. Louis Cleveand Detroit New York-St. Louis

Sports Matchups Across Cities Highlight Weekend Schedule

Columbus at St Paul, Toledo at Minneapolis, Indianapolis at Kansas City, Louisville at Milwaukee, Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Washington at Cleveland, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit.

Start Workouts In Secret On Ohio Field

Coach Don Peden said workouts on the Ohio field will be secret next week with passes only for letter men. Open sessions likely end by mid next week as progress dictates when the barn is let down.

Ohio Field Ohio Don Peden

Cincinnati and Giants split doubleheader in New York

In a Sept 17 twin bill the New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds split. Game one saw Cincinnati win 5 to 1 as McQuillan limited 11 hits though Bressier doubled and Daubert supported, while game two ended 3 to 1 with Cincinnati scoring three in the third on Daubert’s triple and three singles. Donohue held New York to one hit until the seventh.

Nati Giants Cincinnati New York McQuillan Bressier Mays Barnes Daubert Donohue Kelly Terry Wilson May

Washington Tops Cleveland to Take AL Lead

Washington defeated Cleveland 6 to 2 to move into first place in the American League. The game featured a seven inning pitching duel between Zachary and Coveleskie. The Yankees were rained out, and Lou Gehrig was not in action.

Cleveland Washington White New York Yankees Loula Ruth New York Nationals Chicago Jamieson Zachary Coveleskie Collins I Speaker

Classic Plays of the Gridiron by W H Spaulding

In a muddy Minnesota Wisconsin game Martineau of Minnesota makes an audacious 15 yard touchdown leap over Williams interference after a punt, turning a 0-0 moment into a defining display of grit and greatness in football.

W. H. Spaulding University of Minnesota Minnesota Wisconsin Martineau Eklund Rollie Williams Williams Feld Foote Hall

Pancho Villa Refuses to Defend Title Again

Pancho Villa flyweight champion refuses to defend his title against Frankie Genaro on September 2 citing a training shoulder injury. State Athletic Commission suspends Villa for nine months after confirmation by three physicians.

Pancho Villa New York Frankie Genaro Villa Genero State Athletic Commission Hornaby St. Doula Wheat Brooklyn Bisstouiten Cayfor Pittsburgh Young Breagler Cincinnati

Zivic Stops Walker in First Round

Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh knocked out Archie Walker in the opening round of last night’s New York bout. Under a microscope the edge of a razor is seen to have very fine teeth.

Stribling Boston Young Macon Tom Robson Maiden Robson New York Jack Zivic Pittsburgh Archie Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wariettaman Dr. H. Biddle Barrett M. Johnson J. R. Sprague Jack Sweeney W. H. Kettra B. F. Reiter F. W. Bush H. E. Sibley Gallipolis Carl Cheney John Swanson Clark Griffith George’s Yankee Annex Hag John McGraw Laurel Phillies Corsairs Philly Silly J Ed Rommel Crepe Tigers Cobb Cubs Braves Bean Leaters Innnings Matt Hinkle Murray City Nelsonville Scarlet National League American League St. Louie Mxurs Toracco Co Chesterfield
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