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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1922

Page

6

Clubs Frown On Trades In Major League Baseball

The piece argues major league clubs will adopt a winter trade rule to bar mid season deals for star players. It cites talks of a rule to prevent August 1 trades, praises reducing commercialization, and notes Giants Yankees and Red Sox moves as context.

New York Yankees Joe Dugan Elmer Smith Boston Fewster Mitchell Miller Mitchell Chick Fewster Miller Dugan Boston Red Sox Baker Mike McNally New York Giants Boston Nationals Giants McGraw McQuillan Fred Toney Boston Braves New York Yankees

Hay crop in Ohio to be larger this year

The hay crop in Ohio will be larger due to a seven percent rise in acreage and above average yields, according to West, Statistician with the state crop reporting service.

Ohio Federal Crop Reporting Service

Buckwheat Acreage In Ohio Rises Across Counties

The preliminary crop report shows Ohio buckwheat acreage up about five percent to 22 000 acres. Statistician West of the state federal crop reporting service notes the increase is most notable in counties outside the main Northeastern Ohio belt.

Ohio Federal

Attempt to Burn Roundhouse in Eastern City

Portland Maine August 15 officials say an oil soaked waste fire attempt was made at the Thompson Point repair shop of the Boston and Maine railroad. Eighteen locomotives were destroyed at the Thompson Point yards resulting in about one million dollars loss. fire was quickly extinguished.

Portland Thompson Point Boston & Maine Railroad

Cardinals fall to Cubs as series skid grows

The Cardinals lose 8 to 6 after Alexander pitches the Cubs to victory, dropping Cards to third straight defeat and two games behind the Giants. Glazner allows one hit through five but Pirates still win 10 to 1 against the Phillies, marking Philly’s first win vs Pittsburgh this season. Eastern clubs head west with Horace Greely’s word. American League sits opposite.

Cardinals Alexander Cubs Haines Cards Giants Glazner Phillies Pirates Phils Pittsburg Horace Greely

West Virginia Board Bans Wrestling From State University

The West Virginia Board of Education dropped wrestling from the university sports list, offering no definite reason. Board members say the sport does not meet the university’s dignity, while students note its high popularity and compare with Yale Harvard Princeton and other schools.

West Virginia Board of Education Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell West Virginia

Leading Hitters in Major Leagues by League and Team

National League top hitters include Hornsby St Louis 375 Bigbee Pittsburg 364 Snyder New York 364 Grimes Chicago 363 Hollacher Chicago 353. American League averages unchanged.

Dempsey Brennan Heavyweight Championship Clinched

The Dempsey Brennan heavyweight title bout was officially clinched after fighters and managers signed articles at a Chicago hotel. Forfeits of 10000 each were posted, promoter Fitzsimmons put up 20000 to guarantee the show, and Dempsey and his manager then left for Michigan City to begin training.

Chicago Lonship Michigan City Floyd Fitzsimmons Dempsey

Columbus Bantam Eddie O'Dowd Wins Referee Decision

In Columbus Eddie O Dowd defeated Pal Moore in a 12 round bout with the referee holding the decision after judges disagreed. Trott acted as referee as the two judges could not agree. Al Troy and Jack McFarlan won decisions in a separate 12 round match against Al Cross in Syracuse.

Columbus Eddie O'Dowd Columbus Bantam Pal Moore Memphis Trott al Troy N. Y Jack McFarlan New York al Cross Syracuse

Richards Rise Sparks Davis Cup Defender Contention

America relies on Davis Cup stalwarts William Tilden and the former champions Williams and Johnson, with Vincent Richards a 19 year old debutant chosen over Watson Washburn. Richards, ranked third in the United States, trained under Tilden and first gained notice partnering a Philadelphian to win the national doubles title.

America William Tilden Williams Johnson Vincent Richards Richards States Watson Washburn New York Tilden

All Stars Defeat Logan 7-6 in Sun Day Clash

In Ogan, the All Stars edged Logan 7 to 6 with Smathers homering. Rutherford exited in the ninth with a split finger while Logan stranded 12 runners. J White and Thomas starred for Logan, R Bradley for the visitors, as Logan prepares to meet Jacksonville next Sunday.

Logan All Stars Rutherford Smathers J. White Thomas R. Bradley Jacksonville

Mallory Dominates National Women’s Singles Start

West Side Tennis Club crowds show little interest as Molla Mallory clearly leads the field in the National Women’s singles opening round. May Sutton Bundy remains the only challenger likely to test her, while new blood with potential faces limited competition.

America West Side Molla Mallory May Sutton Bundy Eleanor Sears Boston Sears

Team Standings and Game Summary

Two base hits by Thomas White Smith R Bradley 2 M Phillips 2 Rutherford 1. Rite homered. Double plays Thomas to J Taylor to Fuller. Sacrifice hit R White. Stolen bases J White Fuller Hoffman Mowery. Strikeouts Peterson 5 Kneer 5. Walks Kneer 3. Hit by pitch McQuade. Left on base Logan 12 All Stars 3. Time 2 hours. Umpire Longley.

Thomas White Smith R. Bradley M. Phillips Rutherford Rite Smathers J. Taylor Fuller R. White J. White Hoffman Mowery Peterson Kneer McQuade Logan All Stars Longley

Yesterday's Results for American Association Games

Columbus defeated St Paul 3 to 2 while Toledo beat Minneapolis 5 to 1 and Kansas City won over Indianapolis 11 to 2. Milwaukee outscored Louisville 6 to 4 and Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 10 to 1. Chicago toppled St Louis 8 to 6 in other reported action with rain affecting Cleveland Philadelphia.

American Association Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville

Sports Matchups Across Cities Highlight National League Schedule

The card lists men’s baseball pairings by city in a national league schedule. St Paul faces Columbus, Milwaukee plays Louisville, Minneapolis meets Toledo, Kansas City visits Indianapolis, Cleveland challenges Philadelphia, Detroit vs New York, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Washington, and in the National League Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati with New York at Pittsburg and Boston at Chicago.

American Association Pet St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Wae Kansas City Louisville Oe Toledo Ee Logan AB Thomas J. White Pot R. White St. Louis Fuller New York Smith Weer Petiikt Eins Smathers Chicago J. Taylor Cleveland McQuade Washington Peterson Pittsburg Dalton Cincinnati Crife Servece Brooklyn Mowery Philadelphia Ae R. Bradley Boston Rutherford M. Phillips H.aBrtce Hawk Ef . Seaee T. Kneer Crooks Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis American League Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis National League

Watchdog is on Job Again Missing Pepzimi Dimond

The Dimond household mourns the loss of Pepzimi Dimond a fox terrier reported missing Friday. Neighbors and a local watchdog have searched day and night but Pepzimi remains gone leaving Mr and Mrs Dimond anxious and hoping for the dog to return home.

Pep Les Dimond Pepzimi Dimond Pepzimi Mrs. Dimond

Sunday School Growth At Lawler Plains Union

The Union Sunday school of Lawler Plains organized a few years ago is growing rapidly in numbers and interest with attendance greatly increasing since its organization.

Union Sunday School of Lawler Plains

Athens County Radio Club forms with plans for broadcasts

The Athens County Radio club was formed with Paul Cotton as president and Harry Simmons as secretary. A second meeting set for next Monday will elect officers and form committees. The club aims to be county wide and broadcast daily programs and a weekly musical segment for radio enthusiasts.

Athens County Radio Club Paul Cotton Athens Harry Simmons Athens Radio Company Ohio University U. S. Department of Agriculture

Swiss Riding Master May Wed Rockefeller Heiress

In Lucerne on August 15 residents believe Major Max Oser 47 will wed Mathilde McCormick 17 granddaughter of John D Rockefeller but will avoid the United States on honeymoon. They report fears of criticism and violence after rumors of eloping with part of the Rockefeller McCormick fortune.

Lucerne Switzerland Reiden Max Oser Mathilde McCormick John 7D. Rockefeller United States Major Oser Rockefeller-McCormick Lyoung Chateau Prangeins McCormick Miss McCormick Mathilde

Gloucester Elects First Woman Council Member

New England reports Mrs Helen M Steere as the recently elected member to Gloucester city council marking a historic first for the city. Her election positions her to influence local governance and civic policy as part of a growing trend toward female representation in municipal government.

New England Helen M. Steere Gloucester

Twins make first major league twin brothers debut

The current season marks the first appearance of twin brothers in the major leagues, with at least one instance of brothers playing on opposing teams. The historic debut highlights twins joining the highest level of professional baseball.

Carbondale Bob Cats Crush Gloucester 4-0 to Take Series Lead

In a five game series clincher style report Carbondale Bob Cats defeated Gloucester 4 to 0 to win the third game. Farms allowed only three hits while teammates produced ten hits across two Gloucester pitchers. The win advances Carbondale toward the final stretch with a return engagement in Carbondale next Sunday.

Carbondale Glouster Bob Cats Farms Poa E Zimmer Feiuscae J. Adams McCors Ca Po H. Adamsic Whaley Pekemn Sh Harper Connote Epee Ae DE Ee Cope Michaels Branscomb Andrews

Rosenburg Wins New York Self-Rated Middleweight Title

In New York on August 15, Dave Rosenburg of Brooklyn earned a decision over Phil Krug of Newark after fifteen rounds at the Velodrome. The state athletic commission declared Johnny Wilson's world middleweight title vacant months ago, thus Rosenburg becomes state’s middleweight champion in the New York view.

New York New York State Dave Rosenburg Brooklyn Phil Krug Newark N. J New York State Athletic Commission Johnny Wilson Harry Greb

Chauncey Defeats Jacksonville Behind Withem's No-Hit Effort

Chauncey and Sam Withem shut Jacksonville down in a 9 inning no-hit duel. Withem struck out eight and walked none while Bradfield and Whitlatch led the offense with timely hits as Chauncey built a big lead and held on for the victory.

Chauncey Sam Withem Jacksonville Hallam Webb Withem Sterling Ball Bradfield Whitlatch Hey Nve Grover McDaniels L. Karich Corbin Hartley Alan H. Barich Standfield Morrison Columbus Panhandles

Kendricks Signs with Cleveland Indians

Waco Texas reports Jimmy Kendricks who hit $1 home runs in local semi pro baseball this season has signed with the Cleveland Indians and will report immediately.

Waco Tex Jimmy Kendricks Cleveland Indians

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