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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1924

Page

6

Oberlin Opener Shapes Ohio Conference Title Buzz

Oberlin prepares for a key Ohio Conference opener against Hiram on their home field as coach change and new leaders test the Red and Gold. The article notes Oberlin’s recent struggles, Hiram’s rebound potential, and the wider conference slate including Case Muskingum and Muskingum.

Stanley D. Koch Cleveland Oberlin Hiram Berlin Ohio Gray Pyle Walloping Oberi'n Eleven Ohio State Buckeyes Butler Young Holden Shack Zwick Doane Robertson Stones Weber McPhee Crane Rock Arvidson McLaren and Crafts Ti Pregner Tessenvitz Jameson Ballards Hunche Tif Claymon Heldman Raiffula Street Burr Thomas Month Waldron Jw. L. Hughes Nebraska Wesan Columbia Haell Stallings Jose George H. Pritchard Drury College Springfield Pritchard Herbert G. Mathews Hiram Eleven Gaylord Bates John Keller Case

Hoppe Defeats Greenleaf in 600-Point Billiards Match

Willie Hoppe, balkline world champion, defeats Ralph Greenleaf, the pocket billiards champion, 100 to 89 after two blocks in a 600 point three cushion title match. Hoppe won the first block 50 to 49 and the second 56 to 40, with a high run of nine in the thirty eighth inning.

New York Willie Hoppe Ralph Greenleaf Hoppe

New York Beats Cleveland 10-4 in Ninth Inning Rally

New York toppled Cleveland 10 to 4 as a five run rally in the ninth sealed the victory. Joe Bush outpitched Coveleskie despite Cleveland’s three runs in the third on two walks, two singles and an error. Vipp led the offense with a triple and key doubles driving in three and setting up scores. Bengough’s Texans League single contributed two runs in the second.

Yankees Cleveland New York Joe Bush Coveleskie Indians Vipp Truth Dugan Bengough Bush

Ohio Teams Scrimmage and Openers Fill Line Gaps

Ohio is short on line and ends as Peden demands two tackles and two guards before Rio Grande clash. Akron opens Oct 4 against Hillsdale. Western Reserve notes scarce veterans under Coach Holt Camp. Ohio U seeks line help with four days left. freshmen and lettermen compete for ends, guards, and backfield spots amid early scrimmage results.

Berea Heidelberg Defiance Cincinnati Bear Cats Kentucky Wesleyan Cincinnati Akron Hillsdale Mich Coleman Mason Brown Wagner Limbach Triplett Schoch Weisle Thomas Jenkins Smith Kregenow Willyard Holt Camp Western Reserve John Davis Johnson Moss Bone Wisnewks Crows Nank Ruskin Watterson Otterbein Rock Roberts Carr Garver Siebert Fausts Porosky McCarroll Redman Rio Grande Ohio University Peden

Leaders in National and American Leagues Ranked

New York leads the National League with 89 wins and 59 losses followed by Brooklyn and Pittsburgh. In the American League Washington tops with 88 wins and 60 losses, New York trails closely with 86 wins and 62 losses, while Detroit stands at 83 wins and 55 losses.

New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Washngton Detroit

Dempsey Unmoved by Wills Victory in New York Visit

Jack Dempsey shows no concern over Harry Wills after Wills outpointed Luis Firpo. Wills arrives in New York smiling for cameras as his new nose receives attention.

Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Luis A. Firpo New York Birdie

Brooklyn Beats Chicago 2 1 in 12 Innings

Brooklyn wins 2 1 over Chicago in a 12 inning National League game. Cincinnati Philadelphia game rained out. no other games scheduled.

Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia

Baseball Scores and Tonight’s American League Schedule

New York 10 Cleveland 4 Washington 8 Chicago 3 Detroit 9 Boston 1 Philadelphia 9 St Louis 7. Games today Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee Indianapolis at St Paul. Cincinnati at Boston. Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn. American League New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis.

Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City American Association New York Cleveland Washington Chicago Detroit Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Hornsby Wheat Young Cuyler Roust Ruth Jamieson

Leading Hitters and Players of the Majors

A snapshot of top hitters in the National and American Leagues lists players and teams with games played and batting averages. Notable figures include Hornsby and Wheat in the NL and Ruth and Jamieson in the AL with their respective averages and counts. The page recalls classic baseball lore and quotes a famed miscue by Merkle to close.

Driscoll Leads Great Lakes to Dramatic TD Against Notre Dame

In a wartime clash, Paddy Driscoll of Great Lakes broke free repeatedly against Notre Dame, using smart evasive moves to turn near misses into a dramatic touchdown. His quick thinking and decisive routing of the defense produced a pivotal score as Brains scored again.

Paddy Driscoll Vinally Driscoll Quick Notre Dame

Dodgers edge Cubs in rain delayed 2 1 win

The Dodgers beat the Cubs 2 to 1 in a 12 inning battle after a rain delay in Manhattan. Wheat doubled to clinch the late victory as Coveleskie allowed five runs in the ninth. The Yankees routed the Indians 10 to 4 with a late surge.

Brooklyn Dodgers Manhattan Chicago Cubs Wheat Stanley Coveleskie Yankees Cleland Indians

Athletics Rally To Top Browns In St Louis Nine To Seven

In St Louis the Philadelphia Athletics chased Grant from the mound in the seventh inning and defeated the Browns 9 to 7 in a late AL matinee.

St. Louis Philadelphia Athletics Grant Browns

Genaro Defends Title Tonight in Brooklyn Bout

Frankie Genaro, American flyweight champion, defends his title tonight against Bushey Graham of Utica in a 12 round bout at the Nostrand Athletic Club in Brooklyn. American League pitchers say Eddie Collins is hardest to strike out, Babe Ruth is easy despite power, and fullbacks are sought who can gain four yards 90 percent of the time while maintaining 60 percent academic success.

New York Frankie Genaro Bushey Graham Utica Star Nostrane Athletic Club Brooklyn Babe Ruth

McGraw delays game as Dodgers win on wet field

In New York on September 23 John J. McGraw halted the first game with the Pirates due to rain soaked ground. Meanwhile the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 2 to 1 as the pennant race tightens with Brooklyn trailing the Giants by one game.

New York John J. McGraw Giants Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs McGraw Washington Senators Yankees Senators

Diegel wins Illinois Open after Canadian Open triumph

Leo Diegel of Washington, D C car ried off the Illinois open golf championship after his victory in the Canadian Open. He did not show top form in the American Open and finished far back, with his best form coming later after the main event. A new type of cactus with long thorny leaves resembling snakes was found in South America.

Aecord Leo Diegel Washington PD. C Diegel Ev Il South America

Epinard Favored in Second International Race at Aqueduct

New York bettors favor Epinard to win the second international race at Aqueduct this Saturday despite Wise Counsellor and Ladkin rising to meet the challenge. Other contenders include My Play Wilder ness and Zev as Ladkin and Wise Counsellor are reported fit for the test.

New York

Pop Athens Says on sports and publicity trends

The column riffs on civil war as outdoor sport, praises Connie Mack’s sandsetter system, and jokes about Abe Attell and Jack Dempsey. It notes new English heavyweights arriving, Florida publicity, and ski championships in Switzerland. It also rails about professional and amateur football profits and a St. Louis hitter driving in a dozen runs.

Ouimet Hunter Duel Highlights Amateur Championship Round

Francis Ouimet shot 75 in the qualifying half and Willie Hunter 73, with both posting 74 scores a day later. The pair met in the first round in Merion, as a strong field including Bobby Jones, Max Marston and Ham Gardner gathered for a feature match compraised by fighter versus stylist play.

Merion Cricket Club Ardmore Francis Ouimet Willie Hunter Los Angeles Ouimet Hunter Ouimet-Hunter Bobby Jones W. J. Thompson Bob Gardner Chicago W. L. Hope Max Marston Cc. O. Healer D. Clark Corrran Ham” Gardner Buffalo Chick Evans Rudy Knepper J. Wood Pratt Cvent Tony Torrance Jones Thompson Platt-Torrance Oulimet Frances Ted Ray Harry Warddh I, Louis Huntler

Negotiations on Morocco Mining Concessions Deemed Illegal

Madrid reports a directory communique says British talks with Abdel Krim over mining concessions would violate international treaties and be illegal invalid under such agreements.

Madrid Abdel Krim Directory

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