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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1925

Page

7

Legalized skull cracking to begin as college football opens

Nationwide kickoff planned tomorrow with major programs skipping early games. Notre Dame, California, Penn, Dartmouth and others project busy schedules while Big Three and Big Ten avoid early contests. Local notes mention Columbus North High and state teams in varied openings.

Davis J. Walsh N. S New York Big Ten Notre Dame California Tulane Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Dartmouth Cornell Columbia Vanderbilt Texas Lafayette Pittsburgh Syracuse Marquette Brown Baylor Rockne Crowley, Miller, Leyden Indiana Santa Clara Bears Taft Johnny Barrett Pittsharel Washington and Lee Pitt Panther Stanford Olympic Club Ursinus Hobart Suequehanna Norwich Haverford Ursini Yale Providence Rhode Island Latollette Muhlenberg Lippanon Valley Merr Wychoff Oglethorpe Vanderlit Murfressboro

Athens Set To Open Season In Big Red Clash

Harold Wine leads Columbus North against Athens high in a season opener seen as a rivalry renewer. Coaches Hagley and Wise face key personnel questions as players like Shepard Davies and Carmichael brothers contend for spots, with a full lineup anticipated for the clash.

American Association Scores and Standings Mixed

Fragmented box score style listing shows Columbus beating Louisville Toledo 13 to 5 and New York routing Pittsburgh 4 to 0. Other lines reference Cleveland and Washington results with unclear spellings and partial team names.

American Association Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Bia Paul En City Ae Osidthe New York Pittsargh Inns Brooklyn Erican LkAuUe Cleve Washington Cleveland St. Lewis Philadelphia Wrerm Cha Bogtwa E. Detroit

Dempsey to Box in Cleveland Wednesday Night

World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will box three rounds with a sparring partner and three rounds with a heavyweight chosen by management at the Olympic arena in Cleveland. Manager Tommy McGinty announced five all star bouts will complete the card with Estelle Taylor, Mrs. Jack Dempsey, ringside.

Cleveland Jack Dempsey Dempsey Olympic Arena Tommy McGinty Estelle Taylor

Glouster Cancels Game With the Cincinnati Reds

The Glouster Club cancelled the game scheduled for next Tuesday in Glouster after learning the Reds planned to bring rookies and not their regular lineup. Reds injuries and recruitment reviews prompted officials to call off the matchup despite prior advertising of the regular Reds team. Glouster travels to Parkersburg Sunday to face the Parkersburg team, seeking revenge after an earlier loss. It is possible another league game will be played before season’s end.

Cincinnati Reds Clouster Glouster Reds Legion Hendricks Parkersburg West Virginians

Senators Clinch Second Straight Pennant in Comeback Year

Washington captures its second straight American League pennant by beating Cleveland in a two game sweep as St. Louis tops Philadelphia in an 11 inning finish. The Senators head to the World Series against Pittsburgh starting October 7 in Pittsburgh.

Washington Pittsarch Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Senators Clark Griffith Athletics Harris Ruether Sherrod Smith Alex Ferguson Boston New York Haffin Peckinpaugh Adams Scott

Ruth's Sail to a Grand Slam Seals Yanks Win

Ruth homered with the bases loaded in the tenth, driving the New York Yankees past the Chicago White Sox 6 to 5 at Yank Stadium. It marked the sixth time in his career he delivered in a bases loaded situation.

Yank Stadium Ruth Connally Yanks White Sox

Bluege Seen as Best American League Third Baseman

Bluege of Washington is hailed as the top American League third baseman ahead of Pie Traynor of Pittsburgh in World Series comparisons. The Washington star is praised for speed, fielding, and a refined bat, with Traynor noted for stronger power and a rifle arm, making a draw verdict popular among experts.

Washington Pie’’ Traynor Pittsburgh Bluege Joe Dugan New York Johnsonian Bluege Bate Bluete Wee Reading Ives Traynor Bluece Cxperts Pluege

Glouster American Legion to Field Football Team This Season

The Glouster American Legion announces its football season opener against Wellston-Jackson this Sunday at the American Legion Ball. Coach John Mudri, leading a gathered roster from Murray City Tigers and others, aims for a strong showing with several new faces and core veterans.

Glouster American Legion of Wellston-Jackson American Legion Murry City Tigers The Legion John Mudri Murray City ‘Tigers Mudri Gether

Baseball leaders and team totals in early season data

The clipping lists home run leaders and player club numbers across leagues with figures for Ruth and Todd among others. It also notes dual leaders and mentions teams such as the Giants Cardinals Dodgers and players like Hornsby Bottomley and Fournier in a compact season summary.

Eeagte m Num Ruth Yanks Ators Eoeebenenes Todt Boston Eseessce Ue Giants Eheeaa National Americe Eea Hornsby Willamy Bro Nett Cube Bottomley Cardinals Fournier Dodgers

Glouster Beats Middleport 7 to 0 in League Game

Glouster defeated Middleport 7 to 0 in a Western Ohio league baseball game yesterday. Pitcher Grimm started for Glouster, allowed two hits over five innings while striking out eight. Bert Grimm pitched one inning with nine strikeouts. Middleport managed only one hit the entire game as Visher and Haarlen Adams provided the key defensive plays.

Glouster Sep Glonater Middleport Feet Widition Crim Whemichel Cardner General Tires Akron Fischer Shulfalo Internationala Neasere Avon Vhertones Istry Grimm Ouster Bert Grimm Byerry Chinm Vieeher Haarlen Evul Gleneler Shoota Grimm Boys Vine VE Medias Hegserow Allensworth Ainebrinver BS Galery Tayigk WE Giseas Wera Sariserta

Hagen Luck Still on Champion in PGA Semifinal Clash

Walter Hagen of Pasadena Florida remains champion as he faces Harry Cooper of Dallas in the PGA semifinal at Olympia Fields. The other semi pits Billy Mehlhorn of Chicago against Young Mortie Dutra of Aberdeen Washington. Cooper advanced by beating Johnny Ferrell of New York 2 to 1. Mehlhorn topped Tommy Kerrican 8 to 6 and Dutra beat Tommy Armour 2 up. Ruffing led the Sixers on a rough night as the Red Sox won.

Chicago Walter Hagen Pasadena Florida Hagen Harry Cooper Dallas Texas Professional Golfers’ Association Olympia Fields Billy Mehlhorn Mortie Dutra Aberdeen Washington Cooper Johnny Ferrell New York Mehlhorn Tommy Kerrican Dutra Tommy Armour

We would almost rather work for a living than have some jobs

A terse remark suggests a preference for actual work over certain kinds of employment. The line implies disdain or irony toward unspecified job types. No additional details or context are provided.

POMEROY MAR LEAT SHOOTING MATCH SUMMARY

Forty two shooters from multiple states competed at the Athens State Hospital Gun Club grounds. L Gribble led with 143 of 160, Pomroy led the list, followed by Bevan and others in several score groups across the day long trap shoot.

Athens State Hospital White's Mill State Hospital L. G. Gribble Pombroy Pomeroy O. HL Nutt Beaver Cicsee Dt. . Roberts Zanceville M. M. Foot Columbus Homer Kerr Gallipolia Ira Williame St. Marys W. Va J’. KB Stevers J. W Crom Athens Even Frrl L. Stone Hort Stansbury M. M. Kerr Andy Wilson Nelsonville Roberta Zanesville W. H. Cooper Parkersburg Tall Athena W. B. Campbell Hines Tucker LOMOW Caer Eee Volkk. Brown C. M. Coffman Gallipolin Andy Anderson Toachin J, Wisher H. K. Starr Loman Duer G. W. Savage Lomas Cotter Loren Peete Burson Athomm Ccc Ceaveunss Seiple Evi Peanere Frenk HW Crom Rate White Logan W. & Bole W. HK Konoskia Vie Pieree

Ray-Glo of Athens to face Nelsonville East Wendell Sunday

The Twilight league champions Ray-Glo of Athens will host Nelsonville East Wendell in a Sunday game. The contest is set to begin at 2 36 PM with anticipation of a strong youth turnout.

Chauncey Chauncehy Ray-Glo Athens Nelsonville East

Thomas to referee game here Saturday

W. Er. Thomas, a former Ohio and Western Conference football official from Wellston, Ohio, has been secured by high school authorities to referee the season opener this Saturday when Northigh of Columbus invades local territory for the annual grid scrap with Athens High. Grish Trigger will act as umpire.

W. ER. Thomas Ohio and Wreatern Wellston Ohio Highechoiol Northigh of Columbus Athens Hich Thomas Grish Trigger

Ohio University scrimmage highlights secret practice

The scrimmage was the main feature of Ohio University practice on Thursday night. Freshman Huskies, a large group, ran several new plays while coaches directed signals and forward pass attacks.

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Senators Rally to Overcome Indians in Split Pair

The Senators defeated the Indians 4 to 3 and 6 to 2, aided by timely hitting from Gortin and solid pitching by Ruether and Ferguson. The Efforts came as Cleveland faded in the pennant race after a loss to the Browns.

Browns Senators Indians Leagne Fing Gortin Ruether Ferguson

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