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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

2

Court Fails to Convict Swick in Moonshine Case

Aug 19 in Langsville Justice court Joseph Ick of Langeville found Swick not guilty of possession and moonshine charges. After verdict officers dumped eighty six gallons of moonshine and other liquor into a street sewer in front of the courthouse. Swick testified he did not know of the liquor and had not been near the location three weeks prior. The Wallace Wright farm at Langsville was referenced in the raid and investigation.

Pomeroy Joseph Ick Langeville French Swick Wallace Wright Langsville A. D. Rusgit D. Curtis Reed Harry Rice Lord Hysell

Two Fined by Squire Gilmore in Pomeroy Notice

Howard Nobles of Pityme faced charges of disturbing the peace and trespassing. He paid $6 plus costs for disturbing the peace and $3 plus costs for trespassing, and was sent back to jail for nonpayment. Howard Stitz of Pityme was fined $10 plus costs for disturbing the peace, paid, and was released.

Pomeroy Howard Nobles Pityme Squire Gilmore Howard Stitz Pityime Costa

Edward White Fined for Railroad Property Trespass

Pomeroy August 19 Edward White arrested Saturday for trespassing on railroad property was fined 11 dollars he paid the amount in court.

Pomeroy Edward White

Arrest of Lawrence Pepper in Dark Hollow

Pomeroy report says Marshall Ray Roush arrested Lawrence Pepper, a Black man, at Dark Hollow on Monday evening. Pepper is wanted in Nelsonville for rape. Chief of Police Jack Pierson of Nelsonville retrieved Pepper.

Nelsonville Pomeroy Marshall Ray Roush Lawrence Pepper Dark Hollow Pepper Jack Pierson

Probate Judge Announces Vincent Estate Heirs

Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts reports the Vincent estate will pass about 2800 dollars to the heirs including children. The notice lists residents visiting and traveling to Athens Cincinnati Kentucky Dayton Pomeroy and Pittsburgh with several local families hosting visitors from Akron Huntington and Pittsburgh during the period.

Cora B. Roberts Vincent Maria Smith Athens Louis Horwitz Cincinnati Kentucky Childs Point Pleasant Norman McCullough Jacob Ament Cooper Dayton J. O. Maskey Upper Sandusky Amos Junod Guy Russell Carl Persinger Akron Pomeroy Eileen Williamson Huntington J. W. Beards Cary Atkinson Pittsburgh Floyd Foss Theo. Jose Streich Mary Q@chaefer Washington Philadelphia Kate Adams Elia Ashworth Elmer and Dayton Ashworth

Hazen Cuyler Reaches 100th Run as Pirates Star

Hazen Kiki Cuyler, Pittburg Pirates outfielder, tallies his 100th run. In just two years in the majors he is hailed as a rising star by observers and peers.

Hazen Cuyler Hazen Kiki” Cuyler Pittsburg Pirates Cuyler

Lancaster Golfers Return Friday In Athens Duel

Lancaster Country Club plans to send 24 golfers to Athens to seek revenge for a 55 50 loss earlier this season. The Athens club will field its 24 ranked players from its club standings.

Lancaster Country Club Athens Athens Club Lancaster Lancastrians Athens ‘Club

Pomeroy-Middleport Kiwanis Club Aims for Lancaster Meet

Pom ery Kiwanis members met at the K of P hall in Middleport with O O Crawford Nelsonville schools chief as speaker. The club plans full participation in the September 2 inter city meeting at Lancaster and will handle the entire program. Delegates Reed Swegman and Lewin head to Dayton convention September 16 16 17. Free airplane rides will be offered to Miwanis attendees. About thirty club members expect to go.

Pomeroy Pomeroy-Middleport Kiwanis Club K. of P. Hall Middleport O. O. Crawford Nelsonville Lancaster Pomeroy-Middleport C. EB. Peoples Josephine Williams Francis Kline Marcelline Woodrum Margaret Skinner Leo Phillips D. Curtis Reed Rolland Swegman Heritage Lewin Pomeroy Mid- Aiirport Dayton Ettae

Peter Korn Dies at 64 in Pomeroy Home

Peter Morn, 64, died at his Breezy Heights home Tuesday night after a three month heart ailment. He leaves a widow and three sons Anthony Hen a Leo and George Jacob. Funeral arrangements are not announced.

Peter Korn Pomeroy Peter Morn Moon Anthony Hena Leo George Jacob Funer Acti

Car overturns near Beorte Grove cemetery injuring one

August 19 report from Pomeroy states a Willya t car owned by Tom F. Lewis of Columbus, formerly Middleport, turned over near Beorte Grove cemetery Tuesday. The crash left one person in the vehicle and the car substantially damaged.

Pomeroy Tom F.lewis Columbus Middleport Beorte Grove

Infant Pickens Dies in Antiq Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Sherman Reed Pickjena eight months old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pickens of Antiq were held at 2 o'clock at Plants church with burial in Plants cemetery.

Pickens Pomeroy Sherman Reed Pickjena Frank Pickens Antiq Plants Church Plants

Pomeroy Couple Wed in Gallipolis

Evan Will son of Joe Will of Rockport and Augusta Fox daughter of John Fox of Minersville wed in Gallipolis on Saturday. The ceremony joined two families from neighboring towns in a small early evening marriage. Rough transcription notes indicate August 19 as the wedding date.

Gallipolis Pomeroy Evan Wil Joe Will Rock Augusta Fox Daugher John Fox Minersville

Rule Aimed at Safeguarding Batsmen from Intentional Quick Pitching

The rule prohibits a pitcher from throwing invalid or unjustly aimed pitches at a batsman, especially in high leverage moments, to prevent dangerous collisions and retaliatory actions. It enforces warnings, warnings followed by balks or penalties, and potential ejection for deliberate actions, preserving player safety in critical game situations.

Intentional Pass Rule in Baseball Fails to Change Pinch Strategy

The article reviews the contested practice of the intentional pass and a proposed rule requiring catchers to stay in position until the ball leaves the pitcher. It notes umpires opposed the rule, arguing it set too fine a line and did not reduce intentional pitches. It concludes the rule has not been effective in making pinch passes harder.

Unclear Baseball Box Score Summary

In a high scoring game Cincinnati built leads with multiple runs across the middle innings while Philadelphia replied with steady offense. Key hits came from Fonseca Wingo Critz Walker Leach and Schultz with Betts Benton May Knight Mitchell adding pitching highlights in a tense late stretch.

Smith Wingo Knight Betts Cincinnati Philadelphia Fiers—Pinelli Welker Friberg Fonseca Critz Walker Leach Huber Schultz Holke Critz Holke Critz. Home Pene Land Roush Benton Sineado Fonseca Caveney Crits Holke Pinel Caveney OY Betts Mitchell Berton Nat Mitche Hell Winniae Pit Itchery Phila Adelphia Vic‘tery Seeereer Caveney Henline Eee Os Betts Ilao Dievesees Williams Hawks Couch Sand hhita—Leach Lue Uee Baer Hite Luque Pinell Chita Frite Histone Aawkkr Alis Brrugh Luque 'E Couch Flite Mite OI Gieee Wats al Mann Seer i Roush Ef Pevese Crita Ays Ordevese Ee Mitchell, P

Fragmentary notes on baseball matchup and officials

Fragmented OCR text references a game or players including Lutzke and Bluege with scattered names and terms. Mentions judge and Harris among officials, but the context and outcome are unclear due to the incomplete source.

Care for Jean Teader in On 5

Jean Teader is receiving care as a recent event unfolds on the fifth. Local officials report ongoing treatment and observable progress, with family updates expected as medical staff monitor her condition.

Jean Teader

Ray-Glon Clinch Twilight League Title With Eight Run Rally

Ray-Glon clinched the 1925 Twilight league championship by defeating the Eagles 8 to 4 on Tuesday. Cheaser pitched solidly for the Eagles, allowing no earned runs, while Ray-Glon rallied with six runs in the third and fourth innings amid miscues by the Eagles. Bradfield, Knox, and Bartels contributed key plays as Ray-Glon exploited errors to secure the victory and repeat as champions. May include late baserunning heroics by Homer Russell.

Eagles Ray-Glen Cheaser Bradfield Russell Hawkins Knox McAfee Whit Jatch Karich Whitlatch Bartel Bartels Gibbs Earich Chesser Bounder Handley Watkins Wise Sevee Kranyik Usseule Eevee Higeeel S. Handley Sacfice Chessek

Knights of Pythias and Josten's Cigar Battle For Fourth

The Knights of Pythias and Josten's Cigars clash to decide fourth place. A batting average error in D Wise of the Ray-Glas is corrected. he had 33 at bats. Two prizes are awarded tonight: a $5 merchandise slip from Athens Book and News for the lady winner and a Stewart's Toggery cap for the gentleman winner.

Knights of Pythias Josten D. Wise Athens Book and News Company Stewart

Baseball Standings and Player Notes From Ringed Leagues

Fragmented OCR lists player names and team mentions such as Pirates Reds and Pirates again, with partial scores and league references. Notable figures include Hornsby and Card, with scattered numbers like 1-12 and 25, but the readable content is highly garbled and incomplete.

Ohio farmers could gain freight relief on fertilizer rates

Columbus reports that if Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner Gaddes recommendations are adopted Ohio farmers would save over $300,000 annually in fertilizer freight rates. The recommendations followed hearings prompted by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and its purchasing company, accusing current rates of being unreasonable.

Columbus Ohio Examiner EB Goddess Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner Gaddesa Ohio Warm Bureau Federation Ite Purchasing Com. My

Intriguing Fragments From Yesterday's Scoreboard

Incomplete lines show team names such as Louisville Cincinnati Washington and others with scores like 6 4 2. The text appears to be a partial sports scoreboard with scattered league references and city abbreviations, lacking clear results or contexts.

Baseball Schedule Mapped Across Cities

National League games list shows Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Other matchups include Milwaukee at Tol Minneapolis at Jenaport St. Paul at Louteville Chicago at New York and Boston at Chicago. A variety of cross town and cross league games are noted.

LEAG Pittsburch Philadelphia American League P.C. Fladelphia Aeereeenre Newevreerreerere Aes F P.c Loutaville Art Ist Vree Indiana Aerreerree A . St. Paul Eeeerereeree Minnea Kanaag Ciay Toledo Sewereearererree Milwaukee Ccceess Solumdus Eccseeeseeee Anea Ee

Desert grown citrus linked to synthetic gin fame

The article notes science enabling oranges lemons and limes to be grown in desert regions and calls this a tribute to the rising popularity of synthetic gin.

Billy Gibson Aims Marines at Harry Wills Fight

The article notes Billy Gibson pushing for a soldier fighter against Harry Wills with Marines always first to land. It also questions how Johnson keeps getting arrested for speeding in an automobile.

Billy Gibson Harry Wills Gibson Johnson

Greb Fights Night Fight in Atlantic City

The report notes Harry Greb taking part in an Atlantic City ice fund event and knocking his opponent cold. It also mentions a Saratoga Springs horse named Nurmi, and questions whether the A A U is connected to the oats and stable bill.

Harry Greb Atlantic City Saratoga Springs Nurmi

Water Queen Eleanor Garatti Emerges as National 50-Meter Darling

Meet Eleanor Garatti a sensational mermaid from the far west who holds the national 50 yard swimming title. Once a novice a year ago she has shown rapid improvement and aims to cement a strong reputation in natatorial circles. She resides in San Rafael California.

Eleanor Garatti Far West Garatti San Rafael California

Penitentiary Legionnaires Face Strong Pen Team

Aug 19. The Legionnaires expect a tough game at the state penitentiary Thursday evening. The Pen team, with manager Tacks Lattimer who was jailed for murder, leads the Merchants and Manufacturer's league under his guidance. Next Sunday they host Noble county, then a week later the sugar game with the Zanesville Greys is planned.

Glouster Legionnaires State Penitentiary Lattimer New York Giant Xenia Merchants and Manufacturer's League Noble County Zanesville Greys

Barnyard Golfer critiques others without boasting

The line praises a barnyard golfer who avoids sitting to boast about his course. It notes his restraint in explaining superiority and emphasizes his admirable humility in competition.

Hockey games next winter extend by fifteen minutes

The article notes that hockey games next season will run 15 minutes longer to give players more opportunity for action and knockouts.

For Sale Mastermind Item Trade for Pitcher Cap

Classified style note offers a slightly worn mastermind or trade for a cap able to tell a fastball from a folding bed. Addressed to J. J. McGraw c/o New York Giants. Hints at emotional reactions if New York misses the world series.

J. J. McGraw New York Giants New York

Tremaine Earns Newspaper Decision In Cleveland Bout

In Cleveland crowds booed as Carl Tremaine of Cleveland received a newspaper decision over Johnny Shepard of Boston. The card featured slow action with Tiger Jack Burns edging Al Dundee and Tommy Freeman scoring a fifth round knockout of Mike Dempsey in six rounds.

Cleveland Carl Tremaine Johnny Shepard Boston Tiger Jack Burns Los Angeles al Dundee Mansfield Burns Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Mike Dempey Rochester

Tagging the Bases

Subcessional News Service reports the Indians finish second to the Senators, 7 to 4. Reds win two from Phillies, 7 to 1 and 11 to 10, with prolific home runs. Nehf strong as Giants defeat Cubs, 7 to 1.

Walter Johnson Indians Senators Reds Phillies Nehf Giants Cubs

Browns Rally Past Athletics In Tight 7 6 Victory

The Browns edged the Athletics 7 to 6 after a rough start as Quinn’s five run lapse in the first inning loomed large. Ohio manufacturers contribute to the Treasure Chest display at the Ohio State Fair from August 31 to September, with donated products to be given away to fair patrons.

Athletics Quinn Browns Columbus Ohio

Braves Open Field as Cards Fall Twice

The Braves fielded strongly as Boston edged St Louis in two games, winning 6 to 2 in both. Cards failed to mount a comeback in each contest.

Braves Boston Outfit

Mr Ruth Delivers Twelfth Homer as Yanks Rally Past Tigers

In an eighth inning burst, Mr Ruth hit his twelfth homer of the season, sparking a Yankees rally that sealed a win over the Detroit Tigers. The decisive blast capped a high stakes showdown and reinforced New York’s late inning strength.

Mr. Ruth Yanks A & Red Tigers

Lyons Leads Pirates to Eleventh Victory Over Red Sox

The Pirates secured an 11 to 8 win over the Dodgers after an eight run third inning, extending their seventh straight success while the Red Sox faced a tough slump.

Lyons Red Sox Pirates Dodgers

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