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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
2
Poston traveled to Logan and defeated the home team 10 to 0 behind new pitcher Herman Theison Jr. In a Sunday game of a three game set against The Plains, Poston won 9 to 7 after Krivisti’s lineup showed strength, signaling a competitive season ahead.
Jacobson singled in the ninth to drive in the go ahead run as the Browns defeated the Tigers 3 to 2. Sisler contributed earlier in the game showing key at bats and defense.
Homer accounted for the other runs as Mc Sweeney walked three times and a single plus an in field cut off Hodge allowed the Indians to beat the White Sox 3 to 2. Giants stumble 2 to 1 to the Phillies as fielding and batting woes let Pittsburgh pull away.
American Association results show St. Paul 23 over Milwaukee 4 and Minneapolis 16 over Kansas City 14 with no other games. National League Philadelphia 2 defeated New York 1 while American League teams Cleveland 3 beat Chicago 2 and St. Louis 3 edged Detroit 2.
Athenian Mac Bobo, who left for an adventurous western tour a month ago, is now at Ocean Park in California enjoying the summer resort and bathing beauties. He expects to return to college this fall. The American Livestock Association schedules its midyear meeting in Salt Lake City on August 26 and 27.
In Nelsonville Aug 16 promoter Sisson featured Kotsonaros 187 and Paulson 197 in a nine fall match praised as the best in the Hocking Valley. Kotsonaros won two falls including the decisive third after a 59 minute grind with Paulson losing teeth and earning admiration from the crowd.
Chauncey defeated Chillicothe 6 to 2 as Chauncey rallied with six runs in the first three innings. Simpson pitched well for Chauncey after a ninth inning error and walks allowed two late runs for Chillicothe. Mc Daniels and Simpson were noted as features for Chauncey while Johnson and Fargee kept Chillicothe scoreless early.
A six month wage decrease agreement was accepted by Ohio Electric Railway workers in Springfield after negotiations with officials and union reps. Trainmen pay drops to 38 43 and 49 cents per hour over three nine and twelve months. freightmen fall to 36 cents. Lima city car men cut to 36 41 and 46 cents.
An advertisement urges readers to try Blue Devil Cleanser with emphasis on skin care benefits dated June 15, 2016.
Wheeling West Virginia August 16 The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers declares a strike against Wheeling Steel Corporation as only two of its plants operate. The union had opposed subsidiaries signing separately while two Wheeling subsidiaries had deals but the parent refused to sign for all units. The operating plants of the subsidiaries are run open.
Johnson City Tenn clouded by a quirky note as Governor Alf A. Taylor’s three sons all play on the same organized baseball club known as “The Taylor boys.” The trio forms a backbone for the local league, with roots tracing to Milligan College in upper East Tennessee.
New York banker Francis H. Sisson, vice president of Guaranty Trust, warned retailers to lower prices to aid recovery, citing the public's power to curb inflation. He urged broader cooperation from producers and retailers to ease costs for consumers.
Athens County Farm Bureau members gathered at the Children’s Home for a festive picnic with County Agent Raymond guiding the event. Notables including J. J. Cromley and Supt. George Holdren attended, praising the home’s progress and methods while residents and guests enjoyed a day of fellowship and learning.
Secretary C M Gill receives word that Ohio State University's Athens County Fair beef herd now has David M Fyffe in charge. A veteran cattleman of 40 years, Fyffe has shown Hereford, Shorthorn, Aberdeen Angus and Galloway cattle at state and international events and oversees OSU livestock for 15 years.
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