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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
2
The Armory hosts a Friday double header with Athens facing Pomeroy in boys and girls basketball. The girls game starts at 7 30 p m followed by the main game at 8 30 p m. Pomeroy, an old Athens rival, is expected to provide stiff opposition.
Ohio State overcame Wilfenberg in Columbus last night with a decisive 138 to 30 victory after a dramatic reversal of form. The rout highlighted strong scoring runs by OSU and led to celebrations in the arena.
The victory came after intensive practice on special plays devised by Coach Trautman, highlighting meticulous preparation and strategic execution by the Buckeyes.
South High of Columbus edged Athens High 16 to 12 in a tight armory clash. Battin and Brooks starred for Athens while Wilcox, Sharp, and Muir anchored South’s defense. Shusterman and Battin contributed on fouls and scoring as the fast-paced game stayed competitive from start to finish.
Henry J. Farrell reports that John McGraw paid 150000 plus players for Heinie Groh, a move deemed intelligent by Garry Herrmann but questionable for the Giants. Critics doubt Groh strengthens the lineup, note loss of George Burns, and predict altered infield dynamics with Frisch moving to second and Johnny Rawlings benched.
Floyd Bridge of Nelsonville spent Sunday and Monday night as a guest of relatives in Coolville. He was hosted by extended family during his visit.
Fingerprints of Eugene LeRoy the trunk slayer were matched today to those of a man held as J. R. Wood. LeRoy, sought worldwide for the murder and mutilation of a young girl and for shipping the body in a trunk from Detroit to New York, used the alias J. R. Wood.
Louisville editor Henry Watterson, aged 81, died in a Jacksonville hotel after a brief bronchial pneumonia. Mayor Huston Quinn proposed a day of mourning, noting Watterson’s pivotal role in shaping Louisville. Watterson, his wife, and family were with him at his death.
Police charge 22 year old Gus Young as driver of the auto that struck and killed Leroy Farmer on Loyal Oak road October 27. Prosecutor Doyle said Young will face manslaughter charges.
Don Cipolla a produce merchant and professional bondsman was shot to death while walking near his store in Kansas City on December 22. Police investigated the fatal encounter and looked for witnesses and clues to identify the assailant. The victim was well known in local business circles and had several pending bonds tied to his profession.
A new London hotel features a smoking room reserved for students, highlighting a campus style amenity aimed at young travelers. The article notes the room's purpose and the hotel's emphasis on accommodating student guests.
New Marshfield announces a Christmas program by the Christian Sunday school Saturday December 24 at 7 PM. The community is invited to attend and enjoy a fine program. Also noted are local visits and social events including Masonic and Eastern Star installation with refreshments and several residents traveling to Athens Columbus Parkerburg Nelsonville.
The Athens County Red Cross and Health Department nurse corps gains countywide fame for private relief, school child exams, baby clinics, and food and clothing assistance. The Rothwell Club endorsed Miss Bess Harper and urged more funding as clinics shift to a biweekly schedule and free services continue.
An SOS from the steam er New England reported from the sea off Halifax Nova Scotia. The vessel is without fuel oil and fighting a northeast gale as rescue efforts are coordinated by the Charleston navy yard.
A superstition in several nations holds that it is unlucky to leave the house with any item on Christmas morning until something from outside is brought in.
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