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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
2
A mix of names and partial locations appears in a vague social column. References include individuals from Ohio Virginia West Virginia Indiana Nebraska and Michigan with several households mentioned in passing.
Fomeroy August 81 local officials continue quiet inquiry into the burning of a mine near here. J J Watson of Racine, an employee, will be able to resume work in a few days as investigators maintain silence.
Pomeroy Aug. 81 Marshall ay Boush returned from Akron with Bliss Springer who is at home after marriage abroad. She is the mother of one child and has faced non support allegations.
Mercy Aug Thurman 21 of London Ohio and Creameans 21 of Pomeroy were married Saturday by Justice Percy L Peoples.
Thirty men will be employed as the Rocalsa mine begins operations again tomorrow. The move will supply fuel to the Buckeye plant and Brocalss plant at iid.
The article notes the nine months term begins tomorrow as the school opens. It also mentions a family reunion event held at Vern Willsgrove with many attendees and a community effort tying into the reunion.
A string of brief visits and departures spans Hamden to Columbus and Indianapolis. Names include Mr and Mrs C T Francis, Miss Lona Mall, Miss Frances Wilbur, William Cisek, Mrs Anna Driggs, Ray Hoover, Chas Staub Jr, William Martin, and several Calvins and Bags. Trips to Cincinnati, Detroit, Greenfield, and Athens are noted with relatives and friends hosting or accompanying.
The article recalls Johnston, Tilden’s principal rival, meeting the champion five times in singles and capturing a 1919 victory. Johnston, national champion in 1918, faced Tilden in major showdowns noted for speed forehand and aggressive play, with both shaping early tennis prestige.
The report describes a large qualifying round with about seven thousand participants and over 200 traps marking the course. Notable figures include Tom Deine of Marrsburg and a Foster from Jacksonville. The event opened at 9 86 this morning and featured an elite inter meat group arriving mid afternoon, with Jones Carter Ovimet among the crowd as the scene warmed.
The readable fragments reference a Dalyesque or Scottish spelling note with numbers 18 and 68 and mentions a new course or path. The text is garbled and lacks clear persons or organizations to form a concrete news item.
An investigator remarks that poverty and love both fade in the shadows of a case, highlighting themes of hardship and humanity within a compact report fragment.
A vintage recounting of the 1919 Oak Hill amateur championship where Bobby Jones faced a chaotic hole and a megaphone incident. The piece muses how memories of that moment might affect Jones yet again, noting the eerie influence on his nerves and potential impact on the championship.
Boxers Tommy of Hot Springs Arkansas and Jimmy Jénés of Youngstown head a six event Olympic boxing show set for Cleveland tomorrow night. Other matches include You Filipino and Joe Ortex. Al Kubiak Milwaukee faces Bobby Mart Seattle Maxie Ho ted Akron and Al Zeimer Gaston Charies France Art Vander Buffalo.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a rally beginning at a local venue with unclear details and several garbled words. The readable element points to a community event labeled MWRALTY STARTS RALLY and a potential civic gathering.
In the final game the Reds fell behind as two players were forced out after protests. Wheat hit a three run homer with two aboard as the bases loaded. Rixey was ejected for protesting a decision in the second contest. Fournier collided with Critz at base, Critz retired.
The read text questions whether the umpire should have called time after two outfielders collided while pursuing a fly ball. It argues time should have been called to aid unconscious players and cites rules requiring prompt time stopping when a collision endangers players.
Report notes Babe Ruth remains a dangerous batter during the New York Yankees stay, with observers highlighting his power and impact at the plate and in recent exhibition games.
The Babe defends his actions before Judge Landis regarding fines and suspensions. Ruth disputes the New York club’s handling, claims unfair treatment, and says he can enter other clubs if barred. Interviewed teammates note Ruth’s enduring impact and discuss his form and future prospects.
Unclear fragment discusses returning a tail to the left and chilling a component. Mentions possible adjustments to a mechanism and notes on warming or cooling steps. Lacking coherent context or named entities.
In a tight contest the White Sox defeated the Senators 8 to 6 as the Pirates and Cardinals time their positions. Leke Barnes and Frisch contributed key batting while Giants kept second place, showing a close race for division spots.
The Tigers stretch to seven straight with a hard fought victory as Rommel and Stoner lead and keep Ath pending in the latest game reporting.
A rough feature recounts a ten inning baseball game between the Dodgers and Reds. a key moment comes when Harry Reagee delivers a double that interrupts play. The narrative mentions a right field cap and a swift, unclear turn in events.
A chaotic report shows the Browns enduring a setback as TRé Ruthlem Yanks wraps up a Rett western tour with a hard hitting performance and free Weeting influence amid HYavail discussions.
A garbled line notes Smith aovinee and the Indians managing to do something against the Red Sox, with a score or result referenced as two to something. The fragment hints at a baseball context with teams and a close engagement.
A fragmented note states Lilly hall is returned to It A eldna and implies there is no opportunity for further action. The readable text provides no additional dates, people, or organizations.
Ty Cross remains focused as he marks his twentieth anniversary with the amusement by playing a leading role. Mien and Aussi accompany Ty Cobb in this noted event, highlighting his continued presence in the scene.
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