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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
8
In Brooklyn last night Harry Wills stopped Tut Jackson in the third round after a tentative opening. The referee counted out the Washington D. C. fighter who failed to land a decisive punch and collapsed face down, ending a bout billed as a possible Dempsey test.
Pasadena Aug 30 Charlie Paddock shares tips on tuning young sprinters learning to race He cites natural ability development and condition as keys and details starts strides finishes with lunge shrug and jump finishing techniques and motivation for perseverance.
Pipp and Ruth homered to back a 3 1 victory as Ruth contends with 27th round shot. Neis’ first inning homer wins for Dodgers over Pirates 3 2 while Adams blanks them 6 0. Indians drop 6 3 after Uhle falters. Cubs beat Cardinals 15 11 tightening second place. Athletics edge Red Sox 6 5 on Galloway homer in 10th. Walker ties league lead with 32nd. Sheely plates winning run for Tigers over Johnson.
Paris Aug 30 Greece joined nations lowering transit visa costs for Americans. Visa price dropped from 10 to 5 dollars or 1.20 dollars each for Americans traveling in a party. Italy and Portugal remain at 10 dollars for those entering to traverse by railway carriage.
Paris Aug 30 L Oeuvre quotes Premier Poincare stating France regrets it will be necessary to withdraw from the inter allied reparations commission if a moratorium is granted to Germany. The remark signals strain over wartime financial arrangements and potential shifts in Allied oversight.
James W. Adams aged 25, a special Baltimore and Ohio detective, was hospitalized in Dayton on August 30 after being shot in the right arm and left hand. Officials say he was mistaken for a hold-up man. the gunman fled the scene.
Daily baseball roundup shows Walker of Philadelphia and Miller also with one homer each. Pipp and Sheely contribute for New York and Chicago respectively with one more. Totals list American 439 and National 412.
The report lists top hitters in both leagues with players such as Cobb Speaker and Hornsby leading, showing averages like .370 .390 and notable names from St Louis Cleveland Detroit New York Pittsburg and Chicago. Data highlights include Shoeless Hall of Fame era stars and several standout sluggers across the American and National Leagues.
Matty Christy Mathewson comes back to Factoryville Pennsylvania with his parents Mother and Dad. The article notes joy in their faces tied to Matty's triumph over the white plague, signaling a hoped for recovery.
In Columbus on August 30 State Secretary Smith announced an amendment for the November ballot proposing beer and light wine. He argued that fast action to file a suit would compel a quick settlement of the issue.
Yesterday's results show Kansas City 11 over St. Paul 1 and Minneapolis 8 over Milwaukee 5. Indianapolis swept Louisville 5 4 and 15 4. New York beat Washington 3 1, St. Louis topped Cleveland 6 3, Chicago edged Detroit 5 3 in 10 innings, Philadelphia triumphed over Boston 6 5, and Chicago defeated St. Louis 15 11 with Brooklyn routing Pittsburgh 8 2 and 6 0. No other games scheduled.
American League games feature Toledo at Columbus in a twin bill with Indianapolis at Louisville. Other fixtures include Minneapolis at Milwaukee St Paul at Kansas City St Louis at Cleveland and Washington at New York Chicago at Detroit and Boston at Philadelphia. National League games list New York at Brooklyn Chicago at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Boston.
Last Night's Bouts at Brooklyn Harry Wills New Orleans knocked out Tut Jackson Washington D H Ohio in the third round. Billy DeFoe St Paul won a ten round decision over Jimmy Mars.
Anthony Downey of Cincinnati and Willard Hahn of Columbus meet in a ten round main event at the Majestic Theatre Chillicothe with their fifth debate like boxing bout. Hahn edges Downey in size but Downey's craft and left hand are noted. Tommy Sparks and Tommy Kilrain to perform in the semi final. two fast prelims ready.
The 145 entrants from all regions plus eight England players compete in Brookline Massachusetts for the national amateur championship. The Walker Cup team and broad representation highlight a deep pool, with 20 to 30 players denied entry based on performance this year.
Baseball fans hail the swat era as 21 home runs on July 29 1922 set a major league daily record. National League led with 14 homers including two by Henline and Carey, American League had seven. Batting averages rose over five years from .217 to .292 in the AL and .249 to .289 in the NL. Slugging pleases crowds but fear remains it could be overdone.
Sealed proposals for bonds of Athens City Ohio totaling 45000 dollars are invited by the city auditor. Bids due by noon September 9 1922 with two percent certified check. Bonds dated September 1 1922 mature in ten years with 54 percent annual interest payable semi annually.
The 1921 season drew 568000 motor tourists to the national parks, marking a robust start for road travel. The figure highlights growing leisure use of scenic corridors and supports ongoing development of park facilities.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Athens city auditor until 12 noon September 9, 1922 for bonds totaling 35000 dollars issued to finance Court Street and Union Street improvements in Athens Ohio. Bonds dated September 1 1922 mature in ten years at 642 percent interest payable semi annually. Bid involves paving with brick block or asphalt base options and requires two percent bid security.
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