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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1922

Page

7

Boxing’s Knockout Ideal and the Sage of Detroit

The piece muses on boxing’s punch as star power, praising Dempsey and Ketchel while highlighting Bob Sage, a University of Detroit student, as a rising middleweight with Ketchel-like style. It contrasts love of sport across boxing, football, and baseball, noting Sage’s potential to become a national figure.

Babe Ruth Ruth Bambino Humpty Dumpty Jesse Guilford Guilford Jack Dempsey Jack Dempsey Stanley Ketchels Terry McGoverns Ketchel Stanley Ketchel Detroit Bob Sage Sage University of Detroit Washington and Jefferson Middle West

Burt Shotton May Become Minor League Manager

St. Louis reports Burt Shotton, longtime major leaguer and assistant to Branch Rickey, is being groomed to manage a minor league club owned by St. Louis. The veteran outfielder, who began with Erie in 1908 and played for the Browns, Indians, and Reds before joining the Cardinals, is expected to take the helm as a manager in the winter trading season.

ST. Louis Burt Shotton Branch Rickey Cardinals Syracuse Shotton Erie S J. Louis Browns Omieha Wheeling Cleveland Indian Columb Columbus St. Louia Browns Rhotson Browns Johnny Lavan Derrill Pratt Ball Fielder Jones Washington Cardina

Cleverly Named Cottages Pop Up In Lake Worth

Lake Worth Florida features many named homes along the Dixie Highway from West Palm Beach. Residents label dwellings with phrases such as Damfino Wellkit Home Sweet Home Maple Leaf Pine Nook Sunny Side Rose Dale and Rest-a-While while others echo states and cities like Kentucky Ohio New York and Virginia. The quirky names reflect local pride and whimsy in this seaside town of colorful cottages.

Lake Worth Fla Palm Beach Union Kentucky Ohio Toledo Syracuse New Dixie Highway West Palm Beach

First All Russian Automobile Completes Near Moscow

The Soviet state factory near Moscow built Russia’s first all Russian car using Russian materials and new designs to handle rough roads. Kalinin and Kameneff attended the celebration as workers presented the vehicle to Kalinin who expressed hope for future fame akin to the American car. The plant can produce twenty cars a month now, rising to 200 in 1923 and 3,900 monthly in 1924.

Moscow Russia Kalinin Kameneff Voroahtsoff

Cured Rheumatism Claim Prompts Free Home Guide

Mrs J O Murat of 608 E Douglas Bloomington Indiana reports relief from rheumatism after a personal trial and invites other sufferers to write for a free, home method guide. She promises valuable information upon request.

Mra. J Murat E. Douglas Street Bloomington Wurst

Strong gale fuels Toledo factory district fire

A fierce blaze driven by a strong gale today swept the Toledo factory district. The Toledo Steel Tube Co plant and the Sandusky Cooperage and Lumber Co buildings were destroyed as flames continued to spread.

Toledo Toledo Steel 4& Tube Co Sandusky Cooperage & Lumber Co

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