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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1923

Page

6

Papyrus to Arrive for Belmont Park Match Race

The English Derby winner Papyrus will ship from New York to Belmont Park for a $100000 match race against a leading American three year old on October 20. Guards and Pinkerton agents will supervise his arrival and stabling, with trainer Basil Jarvis present and August Belmont ensuring disinfected stalls.

New York Cosden Pinkerton Papyrus Basil Jarvis August Belmont Colden

Rome Township to Have Good Team of Basketball Girls

Rome high shows strong athletic interest as Miss Beckman praises the girls. Three teams are formed with a first squad set to play others, and substitutes chosen from the second and third teams. Members include Goldie Ogg captain, Zelma Copeland center, Evelyn McBee right guard, Verona Starkey left guard, and others across all squads.

Rome Township Stewart Rome High Miss Beckman Goldie Ogg Josephine Campbell Zelma Copeland Evelyn McBee Verona Starkey Lucile Linton Flossie Chalfant Vera Robinson Goldie Burton Ynez Mahar

Baseball scores from American Association and National League

The American Association results show St Paul 6 Columbus 5 and Minneapolis 4 Toledo 1, with Kansas City 5 Louisville 2 and Indianapolis 2 Milwaukee 1. In the National League Cincinnati 6 New York 3 and Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 2, plus Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 3, Brooklyn 8 St Louis 2 and 7 3, Chicago Boston 7, and American League New York 12 Detroit 4. St Louis 6 Boston 1 and 4 Boston 2, Chicago 1 and Washington 0. Clevelandi Philadelphia game postponed due to wet grounds.

American Association Club WL. Pet St. Paul Kansas City Louisville Columbus Sewer Ee Milwaukee Indianapolis Ee Minneapolis Toledo Ee Ww. L. Pet New York Cincinnati Eee Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Ee Philadelphia Ww. I. Pet Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Cincinnati American Association St

Sports matchups list from multiple city pairings

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

Magnates Worry Over Baseballs Costs for 1925 Seasons

Major league owners fear ball expenses will total about 80 000 for 1925 across both leagues. An average game uses 386 or more fresh balls, with many lost to fans or damaged by stands. Umpires note three dozen new balls start each game, though many are not finished, pushing costs up from past decades.

New York St. Louis Dave Danforth Danforth

Golf Rules Dilemma on Lifting and Penalties in Medal and Match Play

A reader asks about lifting the nearer ball in putting and the penalties for striking an opponent’s ball. In medal play lifting is allowed when nearer to the hole. striking an opponent’s ball costs one stroke and requires replacement. In match play no penalty for striking the opponent’s ball, who may or may not replace it. the next stroke follows from the computed position. Also a case where Smith’s ball strikes an opponent’s ball across a creek results in no penalty, opponent replacing as near as possible and Smith continuing from the revised lie.

Smith

Athens grid squad works ahead of Parkersburg game

Athens high school football team held a light practice at Mill Street playground after the Logan game. Injured Jackie Rhodes wore uniform while Baker missed practice. Coach Rockhill plans hard work starting Tuesday to prepare for Saturday’s Parkersburg clash with focus on speed, passing, and offensive charging.

Athens Rockhill Parkersburg Maple Shrena Shafer

Yesterday's Home Run Hitters

Standings list shows Barnhart of Pittsburgh Hartnett of Chicago Boecker of Boston and Fowler of Cincinnati with top hitting marks including fractions for each player. The brief entry records club affiliations and totals in a compact career stat style.

Barnhart Pittsburgh Hartnett Chicago Boecker Boston Fowler Cincinnati

Scott Sets New Baseball Streak For Consecutive Games

Everett Scott of the New York Yanks extended his run of consecutive games to 1,128, breaking Perry Sipe’s world record of 1,127. Scott has appeared in every game since 1916, surpassing the prior mark set in the Southern League.

New York Everett Scott New York Yanks Scott Perry Sipe

Auto Skid Kills Peck Smith on Lincoln Highway

Peck Smith age 25 of Wheeling West Virginia was killed when his car skidded on wet brick pavement along the Lincoln highway. Kenneth Richey 24 of Wheeling was seriously injured in the same crash occurring near Ashland Ohio.

Ashland, O Peck Smith Wheeling W. Va Kenneth Richey Lincoln Highway

bunting in baseball would boost fast players says Jennings

Huchey Jennings of the Giants argues that the lively ball and modern pitching favor bunting and that Willie Keeler would excel today. He notes third basemen play deeper, making well placed bunts hard to defend, and slow pitches help bunters. The piece urges speed players to bunt more and avoid swing aggressive at every pitch.

New York Willie Keeler Huchey Jennings John McGraw Jennings Speed Merchants Hughey Jennings Eddie Collins Young

Player Club Percem Hornsby St Louis .38 Wheat Brooklyn 879

Rounding out the list are Percem Hornsby of St Louis with 38 points and Wheat of Brooklyn at 879, plus Bottomley of St Louis with 365, Fournier of Brooklyn 3505, and Roush of Cincinnati with a 053 designation.

Percem Hornsby St. Louis Wheat Booklyn Bottomley St. Bouts Fournier Brooklyn Roush Cincinnati

Hints for Hunters From A Lighthearted Outdoors Column

A humorous collection of hunting tips poking fun at common mistakes and safety myths. The author gently spoofs readers by noting bandanna colors for visibility, cautioning about firearm handling, guide aids, and the perils of misjudging game in dense terrain. The piece playfully urges sensible preparation and awareness.

Crack Pitcher Explains His Batting Theory

Cleveland star George Uhle argues pitchers can be strong hitters and cites his .300 season mark. He says pitchers often ignore batting due to tradition but with regular batting practice they can improve as much as on the mound. He stresses pride in both pitching and batting.

Cleveland George Uhle Uhle

Cub Manager Praises Work of Veteran Tony

CHICAGO Sept 25. Cubs manager credits veteran pitching staff for developing youngsters Tony Kauffman and Vic Keen as regulars. He praises Grover Cleveland Alexander for teaching and notes his impact on the staff and upcoming prospects who may challenge for spots.

Cub Tony Chicago Bill Killifer Cubs Tony Kauffman Vic Keen Kauffman Keen Killifer Grover Cleveland Alexander

Kate Young of Giants Real Wizard in Outfield

New York report highlights Ross Young of the Giants as a superior outfielder. Chicago White Sox stars Ray Schalk and Eddie Collins praise his fielding and on base throws during Spring exhibition games, noting his instinct to engage every play. The piece also mentions soldiers returning from the Rhine and comments on driving pace.

Kate Young Giants New York Ross Young New York Giants Chicago White Sox White Sox Sox Young Ray Schalk Chicago Johnson City Tenn Rhine Germany

Sayles Joins Freshmen Athletics at Otio University

Joe Sayles, a star athlete from Toledo, enrolled as a four year physical education major at Otio University. The versatile player excels in football and basketball, shined at Woodward Tech and Waite high schools, and demonstrated strong form in his first freshmen workout. He is pledged to Kappa Tau fraternity.

Otio Joe Sayles Toledo Athens Sayles Suard Woodard Tech Woodward Joe Waite High School Waite High Kappa Tau

Manager’s unnotified change makes Jones at short legal

In the game, Smith injures an ankle and Jones substituted at short without the umpire’s notice. The ruling states the substitute takes the removed player’s place and all plays remain legal, though the home manager faces a $25 fine for failing to notify the umpire.

Smith Jones

Tagging the Bases Ends With Reds Tie Win

In a half inning a chaotic miscue by Chester Arthur Fowler, the Reds tied the Giants 3 3 in the seventh. Fowler redeemed himself with a three run homer in the next half inning as Reds beat Giants 6 3. Browns win a doubleheader over Red Sox 6 1 and 4 2.

I. N.S Chester Arthur Fowler Giants Ryan Jacob Reds McGraw

Cubs Top Braves 8 7. Alexander Extends Season Win Streak

Alexander earned his 21st win of the season as the Cubs defeated the Braves 8 to 7. The game featured late scoring and kept the Cubs in contention for the division, with Alexander Dominant on the mound.

Alexander Cubs Braves

Robertson Shuts Out Senators 1 0 on Sheety Single

Pitcher Robertson blanked the Senators 1 to 0 as Zahniser allowed the White Sox lone run on a sixth inning single by Sheety.

Yankees erupt for nine in sixth to beat Tigers 12 to 4

The Yankees compiled nine runs in the sixth inning and cruised past the Tigers 12 to 4 led by a burst of offense surrounding Cale.

Yankees Cale Tigers

Cardinals Finish Second Twice to Dodgers in Proof’s Slide

The Cardinals twice placed second to the Dodgers with scores of 8 to 2 and 7 to 3. The encounter underscored the Dodgers' dominance and the Cardinals' persistent slide in the sequence.

Cardinals Dodgers

Phils Drop Opening Game To Pirates In Low-Scoring Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies fell 4 2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game and then lost the second game 4 to . The brief recap notes the early setback for Philadelphia amid a two-game segment.

Phils Pirates

Reds Trim Giants In Key Series To Narrow Pennant Gap

The Reds defeated the Giants in the opening game of a crucial two game series, cutting New York’s lead to three games. A second game looms today with the pennant race still unsettled as the Giants aim to regain momentum.

Reds Giants New York Braves Dodgers

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