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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1922

Page

8

Eight Matches For International Golf Cup Today

SOUTHAMPTON L I Aug 29 With the Americans leading 3 1 as a result of yeasterday s foursomes the International teams golf matches between the United States and Great Britain for the Walker cup will be completed today with the holding of eight single matches on the national links Guilford America vs Tolley Great Britain Jones America vs Wethered Evans America vs Caven Great Britain Quimet America vs Aylmar Gardner America vs Torrance Sweetser America vs Hopman Martson America vs MacKenzie Great Britain Johnston America vs Darwin

Southampton L. I Yeasterday United States Great Britain Guilford America Tolley Jones Wethered Evans Caven Quimet Aylmar Gardner American Torrance Sweetser Hopman Martson MacKenzie Johnston Darwin

Akron Learns Science of Barnyard Golf on Shoes

Akron's horseshoe players embrace a precise, research driven approach with rubber cushions on stakes and fireclay rings. The local club trains with 40 foot throws and pendulum swings, noting form from champions like George May and Clark Wallis who achieve high ring rates.

Akron Akronites M. Twynham Akron Horseshoe Pitchers Snyder Charles Snyder George May Twynham Creek

Wills and Jackson Set for Heavyweight Title Bout

New York reports the Wills versus Jackson heavyweight title bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. The clash to go fifteen rounds to a decision, with Wills aiming for a Dempsey match and Jackson seeking to prove himself before a critical Eastern crowd.

Davis J. Walsh I. N New York Ebbets Field Brooklyn Harry Wills Tut Jackson Wills Mr. Jackson Willis Jackson Happy Hunting Ground

WGY to Skip Monday Holiday Broadcasts

WGY Schenectady General Electric station will not air on Monday September 4 holiday. Regular concerts proceed Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights. On Monday September 11 a 745 PM program adds a musical feature and the 1030 PM late concert continues as a popular east and west audience option due to reception issues elsewhere.

WGY General Electric Company Schenectady N. Y

Copper Denounces Big Interests for Attitude

Sen Copper of Kansas attacks the United States Chamber of Commerce and large financial interests in a Senate speech. He says the government has failed to provide for disabled veterans and for the dependents of World War I war dead, urging support for the soldiers' bonus bill.

Washington Copper Kansas Senate Today United States Chamber of Commerce

Yesterday's Major League Home Run Totals

Reprint lists yesterday's homer counts by player Miller of Philadelphia Falk from Chicago Hooper from Chicago Severeid of St. Louis Scheer of Philadelphia. League totals show American 432 National 409.

McArthur Top Wellston 3–0 in Rain-Halted Clash

McArthur defeated Wellston 3 to 0 as Lawrence pitched well for McArthur and Bradley supported on defense. H Cope, B Radcliff, and Aldridge each had two hits. Wellston’s imported battery Purtell and Rutherford failed to dent McArthur’s offense. Game paused 1.5 hours due to rain. batteries listed as Purtell Rutherford Lawrence FE Radcliff.

H. Cope B. Radcliff Aldridge Purtell Rutherford Lawrence Radcliff Smith McArthur Corbin Wellston Bradley Wellston AB E. Roe Ewes Warner Eve Richards Senae Hinmann Yates Rf Purtell Pee Pilcher Ib. Radcliff Is. Cope L Bradley Noble E. Radcliff

Johnny Dundee Wins Decision in Last Night’s Boxing

In New York Johnny Dundee defeats Pepper Martin after 15 rounds. Andy Thomas and Pete Hartley draw in a 12 round bout. Hughey Hutchinson beats Jimmy Cooney over 6 rounds in Philadelphia. Danny Edwards and Irish Johnny Curtin draw in Jersey City. Peter Zivic defeats Jackie Palmer in Columbus by a 2 round decision. Mike O'Dowd stops Jimmy Brennan in 2nd round while Batling Chink draws with Lester Emmons in a 6 round bout.

New York Johnny Dundee Pepper Martin Brooklyn Andy Thomas Pete Hartley Hughey Hutchinson Philadelphia Jimmy Cooney Jersey City Danny Edwards California Johnny Curtin Boston Columbus Peter Zivic Boxing Commission Jackie Palmer Akron Mike O'Dowd Jimmy Brennan Batling Chink Lester Emmons

Zivic Defeats Palmer In 12-Round Bout At Columbus

In Columbus last night Pete Zivic of New York won a decision over Akron's Jackie Palmer after 12 rounds, with Palmer praised for aggressiveness. The verdict favored Zivic due to longer reach and better footwork.

Columbus Pete Zivic New York Jackie Palmer Akron Palmer Zivic

Browns Lose In Pitching To Yankees

New York and St. Louis clash as the Yankees gain a game and a half in the pennant race due to late season form from Hoyt Mays Jones and Bush Shawkey. The Browns rely on early season wins by Vangilder Pruett Kolp and others while Fohl’s coaching advances pitchers to sustain a title bid.

New York New York Yanks St. Louis Browns Browns Urban Shocker Vangilder Pruett Kolp Yanks Huggins Lee Fohl Hoyt Mays Jones Bush Shawkey Fohl Davis Vanegilder Bayne Shocker St. Louis

Umpiring tougher to please with money pressure

Longtime AL umpire explains that the job itself remains steady but fans players and media strain has grown. The split of World Series receipts plus the pursuit of prize money raises demands on umpires and fuels criticism.

Whch

Contractor Fined for License Violation in Athens Coolville Road Work

M. P. Garretson of Columbus pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig to operating a motor truck under a fictitious license. He had two trucks on one license set, displaying different plates on each vehicle and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

M. PD. Garretson Columbus Athens Coolville Helwig Garretson

Cylindrical cooker vented for automobile exhaust heat

A cylindrical cooker has been vented to use automobile exhaust as heat. The setup aims to transfer exhaust warmth to cook or heat items. No further context on safety or approval is provided.

Eddie's Friends A Cured Guy

A fragmented lament notes a character nicknamed Eddie and mentions a cautious stance against penny ante schemes. The garbled text hints at a skeptical, hardened tone and possible social critique within a local column.

Yesterday's MLB Scores From Yesterday's Games

In the American League New York beat St Louis 2 to 1 in 11 innings. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 3 while Philadelphia also beat Chicago 7 to 2 in a rain delay. In the National League Pittsburg won 4 to 3 over Brooklyn in 11 innings. In the American Association St Paul beat Kansas City 5 to 4 and Milwaukee topped Minneapolis 5 to 4 while Indianapolis downed Louisville 6 to 5. No further games listed.

New York St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland-Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville

Baseball pairings for American and National Leagues

The schedule lists American League games: St. Louis at Cleveland, Washington at New York, Chicago at Detroit, Boston at Philadelphia. National League matchups include Chicago at St Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, and Toledo at Columbus, Indianapolis at Louisville, Minneapolis at Milwaukee.

St. Louis Cleveland Washington New York Chicago Detroit Boston Philadelphia St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg American Association Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee

Old Shoe Toss Game Rules Document

The article outlines a game where two players throw shoes toward a stake. Points are awarded for closeness and ringers, with up to two shoes per player and variations for multiple players. It specifies scoring like ringers worth three points, six inch circles as zones, and a 50 point regulation game.

Twynham Lot

Fort Worth Girl Shocks Swimmers With Deep Dives

Seven year old Marcia Burke of Fort Worth Texas travels to New York City to display remarkable aquatic prowess swimming 110 feet underwater and performing a 43 foot high dive. Her feats showcase a young talent captivating local audiences and sports reporters alike.

Marcia Burke Fort Worth Tex New York City

Sea urchin jaws and highway phones noted

An odd report notes sea urchins possess five jaws each with a single tooth while telephones are installed on Pennsylvania highways for motorists to use along the roads.

Pennsylvania

Bases Tagging the Bases In Gripping Arm Battle

Bob Shawkey shut down Urban Shocker and the St. Louis Browns 2 to 1 in the final game of a big series for the American League lead. The Pirates beat Vance 4 to 3 in eleven as Dodger and Pirate hits spoiled his bid for a seventh straight win. The Athletics split a doubleheader with the White Sox after the Macks and White Sox split, Hasty losing the opener 5 to 3.

Bob Shawkey Urban Shocker St. Louis Browns Yanks Vance Pirates Macks White Sox Athletics

Employment in automobile industry rises in June by 6.5 percent

Employment in the automobile industry in June increased 6.5 percent over May figures, indicating continued hiring growth. The gain reflects expansion across plants and suppliers as production ramps up for summer demand.

Johnson Fines Yankee Players and Manager Over Stalling

President Ban Johnson of the American League fined Yankee players Robbie Meusel Everett Scott Waite Hoyt W H Schang Ray Schalk B A Falk and Urban Faber 25 each and manager Miller Huggins 100 for a game called in the New York half of the fifth inning at White Sox Park on August 1. A 10 day salary suspension threatens any repeat offense.

Chicago Ban Johnson Miller Huggins Yanks White Sox Park New York Johnson Robbie Meusel Everett Scott Waite Hoyt W. H. Schang Ray Schalk B. A. Falk Urban Faber Huggins Moriarity Dineen

Italian swimmer advances halfway across English Channel

Dover reports Tobaschi, who started from the French coast at 11 PM, is halfway the 28 mile English Channel swim as strong tides hinder progress. Attending boats confirm he has completed about half the distance this morning.

Dover Eng Tobaschi Engish Channel

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