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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

2

Red Sox Owner Sells His Stars to Other Teams

Harry Frazee, owner of the Boston Red Sox, begins another star sale. The Yankees receive shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh and pitchers Jack Quinn and Rip Collins, among others, in exchange for players including Stuffy McInnis and Peverett Scott. Cleveland acquires Elmer Smith. The swap signals a cash-enhanced deal and boosts the Yankees toward another pennant while Boston shifts its lineup.

Henry L. Farrell United Press EW York Harry Frazee Boston Red Sox Piverett Scott Stuffy McInnis Sam Jones Joe Bush Yankees Roger Peckinpaugh Jack Quinn Rip Collins Bill Piercy McInnis Cleveland Indians Elmer Smith Amon Ais BP Bata Joe Harris Cleveland Yanks Scott Jones Bush Huggins Mays Hoyt Shawkey Babe Ruth Bob Meusel Red Sox Ruth Schang

Wrestler Bernardi Hospitalized After Newark Match

Columbus Italian wrestler Toney Bernardi remained in a hospital after a match in Newark last night. Jack Shaldoff threw him from the ring into the first two rows, rupturing a throat blood vessel. Five men were arrested as gamblers amid reports of a $5,000 side bet.

Newark Toney Bernardi Columbus Jack Shaldoff Shaldoff Bernardi

Heisman Tops 1921 American League Batting Leads

Detroit outfielder Harry Heiman led the American League in batting with .394 over 149 games, edging Ty Cobb by five points. Tris Speaker finished fifth with .862 in the sixth season, while Detroit players dominated club hitting with a .316 team average. Heisman collected 237 hits with 19 homers and 43 two-baggers.

Chicago Harry Heisman Detroit Ty Cobb Dibier al St. Lwouis Tris Speaker Cleveland Davenport Sutherland St. Louis Yanks Heisman Speaker Shanks Washington Meusel New York K. R. Williams Ruth

Ohio University Opens Eastern Trip with Syracuse Test

Ohio University basketball faces its hardest test of the eastern training trip in Syracuse New York against the Syracuse All-Stars. Coach Finsterwald’s five, led by Bald-Wallace, opened with a 34 to 16 loss in the first game, then shifted to stronger offense in the second period. The squad continued with a Rochester New York match and will play Binghamton pro team Thursday as part of preparations for the Ohio conference schedule.

Ohio University Syracuse All-Stars Syracuse New York Finsterwald Ohio Baldwin-Wallace Bereans Empire State Rochester New York Binghamton

Benny Leonard Defeats Tim Drowney in 8-Round Bout

Benny Leonard the lightweight champion defeated Tim Drowney in Philadelphia in an eight round bout last night.

Benny Philadelphia Benny Leonard Tim Drowney

New Silver Dollar Design Set for Minting

Washington reports a new silver dollar design approved by President Harding after Fine Arts Commission review. About 700,000 coins will be minted before year end, featuring Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on a broken sword with an olive branch on the reverse, plus rising sun rays in the background.

Washington Harding Raymond T. Baker Mint Fine Arts Commission Baker Anthony de Francisci New York Liberty

Bandits Rob Messenger Of $8180 In Chouteau Trust Job

In St. Louis on December 21 two masked men robbed a messenger for the Chouteau Trust Company of 8180 in cash on a crowded street and fled in an automobile.

ST. Louis Missouri Chouteau Trust Company

Belief Tied to Christmas Deaths and Plum Pudding Exports

Among Balkan people it is believed that dying on Christmas Day foretells ill fate in the afterlife. England exports two hundred tons of plum pudding annually.

Balkans England

Fire Destroys Part of Oasis on Mexican Border

A blaze swept through the flims buildings along the business section of Tijuana Mexico within a week damaging one side of the city’s popular area. Five saloons dance halls and cabarets were destroyed, unseen by thirty Americans visiting the district.

Oasis Mexican Tijuana Mex

Police probe suspected arson after Cleveland blast

In Cleveland two men were taken into custody after a powerful explosion damaged the building’s lower section. Investigators found two upper floors festooned with highly flammable motion picture film and open gasoline, wood shavings, and a powder can, suggesting an arson attempt.

Cleveland

McKee Drug Co Sells Hyomei With Money Back Offer

Don’t Waste Money It is a unique way McKee Drug Co has of selling Hyomei a guaranteed treatment for catarrh. Money back if it fails.

McKee Drug Co

Fishing Boom Grips Lake Erie After Severe Storm

Lorain residents report huge piles of fish washed ashore along Lake Erie after a big storm. The catch, said to be in perfect condition, remains frozen and easy to collect from the shoreline.

Lorain Lake Erie

Farmers political phrase on finny tribe at beach

Scores visit the beach to collect bass catfish and pike once lake waters fell three to five feet. Ice packed fish remain in small ponds left by the retreating lake as farmers voice frustration.

Factory Parents Organize to Help Work in Schools

A parent teacher association formed Tuesday night at the Athens township Factory school with eighteen members. Miss Bridgeman, principal of the East Side school in Athens, assisted in organizing along with teachers Mrs Boyle and Mrs Devore.

Athens Township

School association elects new officers and discusses silent reading test

The association named Mrs. Harry Nichols as president and Mrs. M. O. Bryan as vice president with Mrs. J. G. Hope as secretary and Mrs. John Hope as treasurer. Mr. Ruth, assistant county superintendent, attended and explained the silent reading test practiced at the Factory school, followed by a teachers’ prepared collation.

Harry Nichols M. O. Bryan J. G. Hope John Hope Ruth

Robbery at Sugar Creek store widens Athens crime wave

The Johnson and Beverage store at Sugar Creek was looted of cash clothing and staple goods before opening. Sheriff Parker suspects front door entry with a key while an axe used to pry the inner door echoes last fall’s method. This marks Athens county's third robbery in five days amid a spate of hold ups and a reported assault on a college girl in a car.

Johnson and Beverage Sugar Creek Herb Parker Athens County Athens Chauncey

Christmas Morning Fire Belief Signals Yearly Fortune

German peasants hold that a bright Christmas morning fire foretells prosperity, while a smouldering blaze predicts hardship for the coming year.

Germany

Local prices listed for assorted items

Prices range from 2.50 to 8.50 per item with tiers at 2.50 4.50 6.75 and 8.50 during the sale period. Readable text shows cost points and bulk options for customers.

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