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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
12
Ray Chapman, star Cleveland shortstop, died in a New York hospital after being struck on the head by a pitched ball from Carl Mays of the Yankees. The Giants rallied to beat the Phillies 8 to 7 in 10 innings after a late tie and a seven run fifth.
Athens residents met the famed Greek wrestler George Kotsanovas with manager Sisson of Nelsonville after he appeared in Nelsonville and wrestled Paulson the night before. Kotsanovas, now based in Columbus, may be sidelined by a troublesome knee for weeks, though he praised Paulson as a clean fighter. Nelsonville fans urge a rematch in their city.
Suzanne Lenglen, the French tennis star, faced withdrawal after a 6-2 first set loss to American champion Molla Mallory, who dominated the match in Forest Hills. Lenglen, reportedly weakened by a severe cough, left the court with her mother beside her.
Yesterday's scoreboard shows Swede Olson homering in the ninth and driving in three to lift the Robins past the Giants 7 to 6. Lee King delivered two homers and a double as the Phils split with the Pirates, 6 to 6 and 8 to 6. Bigbee and Robertson provided the key hits. Cruise opened the Braves rally with a first inning homer and two aboard to beat the Cubs 8 to 6.
The American Association saw Milwaukee defeat St Paul 13 to 9 with no other games scheduled. In the National League two games went extra innings with Philadelphia 6 Pittsburg 5 and Pittsburg 8 Philadelphia 6 after 11 innings. Boston topped Chicago 8 to 6 and Brooklyn beat New York 7 to 6. In the American League Detroit defeated St Louis 7 to 5.
John C. Dustin, 19, died at Miami Valley hospital after a Friday night shooting at Island Park dance pavillion. Six shots rang out from a 45 calibre revolver held by a man in a soldier uniform. an accomplice fired no shots and fled. Another dancer was wounded. Dustin gave an antemortem statement before dying. Police identified two McCook Field personnel connected to the incident.
The United States exported 48.7 million tons of coal in the year to June 1921, with 84.4 million tons of bituminous sent abroad and 9.4 million tons of bunker coal. Exports climbed to 1920 levels and beyond, aided by higher prices and larger shipments, while Canada remained the top destination and Europe and Latin America grew.
Past Exalted Rulers Charles De Molet and John Cross were elected as delegates to the Elks state convention to be held at Cedar Point and Sandusky from August 29 to September 1. Alternates chosen were Alex Moore, Charles Richardson, and E. R. Gross. The Athens and Nelsonville Elks plan a joint picnic Thursday.
Governor Davis announces a new policy freezing parole for Ohio penitentiary inmates until public sentiment is checked. The measure, effective immediately, empowers revocation of conditional releases and orders reimprisonment for clemency cases like Cleveland gunmen Leonard Lyons and Walter Brant, pending legal guidance.
Ill health at Hooper Ridge is improving for H T Wilcox. Spicer and Keirns families hosted visitors from Carrington Athens and Columbus with Mont Moriss and others. Molly Morris and Lurene Morris joined Charles Morris of Athens on a day trip to Lewis Morris. Rain reduced Sunday school attendance to forty eight while farmers thresh wheat and oats yielding 12 to 25 bushels per acre.
A vivid, period account of London boxing as a rough 20 round contest venue. Describes the Judean club in the East End, crowd antics, and the grim atmosphere of prewar rings. Mentions fighters Wilde Packard Driscoll Bowker and the Blackfriars ring near Waterloo, a church rebuilt as a circular arena.
Cars from across Athens county gather as the new Atwood registration law becomes official. Clerk T L Morgan handles questions and sworn statements for second hand car owners while offenders face fines up to 1000 dollars or 30 days in jail.
Washington reports Henry Ford may be summoned to discuss his offer for the Mussel Shoals nitrate plant. Secretary Weeks and Secretary Hoover conferred on the sale and said a second offer was expected soon. A modified proposition would be presented to Ford and the rival bidder after further discussions.
Chicago August 17 Ralph Obenchain did not keep his job at Aetna Life Insurance Company after he left for Los Angeles to defend Madalynne Kennedy, his former wife charged with murder. The firm refused a vacation and cited his notoriety, dismissing him as its attorney.
Bert Cassidy aged 21 a farm hand was captured by a posse at Bowling Green Ohio and today pleaded guilty to attempted criminal assault in Justice Nearing's court and was bound over to the grand jury under bonds of 000.
Miss Mary V. Hazlitt, a young English woman, has lived alone on a Saskatchewan farm for four years, working the land and proving herself. She is now returning to England to marry and will join her husband there after a three month visit.
George E. Smith of Newark is named by Near East Relief to head railroad transportation of supplies to the Caucasus and Armenia. He has three years in the AEF and Red Cross, sailed for Constantinople, and will operate amid war damage and starving orphans in Alexandropol where eighteen thousand children need aid.
Miss Anna I. Baker of Paducah Kentucky knows railroad cross ties from forest to right of way She is also familiar with the marine ways and lane operated by Ayer & Lord Tie Co in Paducah Miss Baker serves as assistant manager of transportation for the company
Mr. Smith volunteers for an indefinite period and will serve as long as the need remains urgent, aiming to avoid waste of money or time in meeting the demand.
A party was held Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Anna and Clara Conley in Buchtel. Guests enjoyed dancing and games and refreshments later. Attendees included Mary Tennehill Lottie Coakley Beatrice Phillips Evely and Reena i Shephard of Kent and Lelia Allaways.
A list of attendees from Nelsonville and Buchtel includes Ruth Spurgeon Loretta McAcherk Margaret Conkle Augusta Mo Achock Virgie Allaways Grace Rife Velma Wray Laura Rife Ann Conley Clara Conley Harry Sapp Kenneth Galvin Chris McAdock William Coakley Will Brown Wi Sohn John Blackstone Embery Rollins Leonard Freeman Dave Conley and James Smart. The group, described as guests deputed at a late hour, reported an enjoyable time.
Between 1870 and 1920 Ohio's total population doubled while rural numbers held steady. Oats crop tripled, corn up two thirds, and wheat up a fifth. Fertilizer use doubled and staple crops moved to better land northwestward to achieve gains.
Report notes loose smut caused four times more damage to Ohio wheat than covered smut last year. It urges hot water seed treatment as the sole effective control. The text also mentions electric lights in farms and bright city lights affecting electricity use.
Some readers claim the name alone suffices but notes caution that paradichlor benzene, when carefully used, can kill peach borers without harming mature trees.
A report shows 83 Illinois farms with scrub cattle earning an average of 234 dollars annually, while 124 farms keeping pure breds earned 1 102 dollars per year.
A historical note explains a method to rid hens of lice by feeding or applying small pinches of sodium fluoride in the feathers. The suggestion implies a simple home remedy for poultry lice control.
A figure described as 100 per cent American voices strong disapproval of his hometown calling it a hole. The remark highlights regional tension and personal disappointment in community conditions.
Birmingham researcher Dr Lola Taylor is described as the only woman practicing dentistry in Alabama. The report notes about 100000 spectators attended the Henley regatta in England.
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