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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1921

Page

2

Athens Hosts First Boxing Show at Armory Drawing Crowd

Athens staged its inaugural boxing event under the American Legion, drawing a large crowd and promising more winter shows. In prelims, Cox beat Martin in a lively 87-pound bout. Powell edged Strause at 135. Baratov edged Goodwin on a foul call. Red Quinlan was out with a fractured rib. Kelly outpointed O Brein after a late knockdown and a foul ruling. Mayor Roush announced P. E. Roush to boxing commission.

Athens Armory American Legion Martin Cox Youngasters Kid Powell Middleport John Strause Altho Baratov Goodwin Pomeroy Barstow Red Quinlan Mike Kelly Columbus Battling O'Brein Cambridge Kelly O'Brein Spotsy Burke Billy Watkins

Centre Beats Arizona in Rain Soaking 38–0 Showdown

In a muddy Pacific coast contest Center College defeated the University of Arizona 38 to 0 amid driving rain. Red Roberts scored the first TD after ten minutes of play, with Spectacular runs by McMillan and a key failed Arizona pass ending in Centre downs sealing the shutout.

San Dingo Cal Dee Centre College University of Arizona Pacific Coast Red Roberts McMillan Arizona Stonaker Gras

Regular Fight Show Highlights Philadelphia Card

Jimmy Hanlan of Denver defeated Joe Tiplett of Philadelphia in eight rounds. Harry Brown beat Mostberg of New York, and Joe Gans stopped Jerry Philadelphia in the second round. George Kayo Chanef of Baltimore defeated Mike Paulson of St Paul in eight rounds.

Philadelphia Jimmy Hanlan Denver Joe Tiplett Harry “Kid” Brown Mostberg New York Joe Gans Jerry Philadelphia George Kayo Chanef Baltimore Mike Paulson St. Paul

Washington and Jefferson Heads to Pasadena for Roses Game

Kansas City report notes Washington and Jefferson football team left for Pasadena to face the University of California in the Tournament of Roses. The squad trained here for two days and will stop at the Grand Canyon before arriving in Pasadena a day before the game.

Kansas City Washington and Jefferson Pasadena California University of California Grand Canyon

Korps to umpire California Washington Jefferson grid clash

Tom Korps, assistant football coach at Columbia, departs for Pasadena to officiate the California vs Washington and Jefferson game next Monday. He expects to serve as the umpire in the contest.

Thorpe New York Tom Korps Umbia Pasenda California Washington

Rey's Cold Tablets Offer Quick Cold Relief

Poeple are urged to use Rey's Cold Tablets as a valuable preparation for treating colds la grippe headache and constipation. One dose overnight can relieve symptoms and prevent a cold at the first sneeze with no reported adverse effects.

Rey

One Last Chapter Remains in This Football Season

Centre College closes its season with a 38 to 9 win over Arizona in Downing. California meets Washington and Jefferson in Pasadena next Monday to decide the coast’s big game while Athens High outlines 1922 plans and Ohio’s new state education department centralizes duties and cuts costs.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Downing Arizona Center College California Washington and Jefferson Pasadena Centre Prayin East Washington Earle Neale Ohio State Neale Andy Smith Atlantic Coast McMillan Stein Eother Keck Prince McQuire Chicago Batts

Yale Comes to Ohio Buckeyes Prepare for Yale Game

Ohio State and Yale basketball teams set to clash in Columbus Thursday night. The Buckeyes, buoyed by a win over Wittenberg, train hard in anticipation of a lively contest with Yale.

YALE Ohio Columbus Ohio State Wittenburg College Buckeyes

Battling McCarthy Unable To Withstand Stanley in New Lexington

In New Lexington Ohio tonight Young Stanley of New Lexington defeated Battling McCarthy of Zanesville, scoring a knockout in the bout. The swift victory left McCarthy unable to resist early blows from Stanley.

New Lexington Battling McCarthy Zanesville Young Stanley Stanley

Truant teen from Philadelphia found as Penn State freshman

David Louis Elinsky, 15, who attended two years of Philadelphia high school, was missing until located as a freshman in Penn State College. He qualified for the engineering course after passing exams in seven subjects and scoring 108 on the freshman psychological test, sixteen points above average.

David Louis Elinsky Philadelphia Penn State College

Zanesville Boy Wins First Round Knockout Streak

A Zanesville boy scored a first round knockout marking his third straight KO in six weeks, continuing a rapid winning streak.

Zanesville Boy

Toronto Wins as Toronto Huskies Defeat Pittburg Team

Toronto defeated the local team 70 to 2 in Pittsburgh last night. University of Toronto improved its record with a decisive hockey victory.

Toronto Pittsburg University of Toronto

Ohio aims for universal equal education access this year

Governor Davis states that Ohio will for the first time provide uniform, fully accessible schooling across all communities. He credits state government reorganization for enabling each district to open and operate schools in compliance with the law and to overcome prior financial and logistical barriers.

Department of Education Harry L. Davis Ohio commonWealth

State reforms boost education and cut costs

The plan advances special education for the blind deaf and crippled with new state classes and a $2000 director position. Abolition of the old vocational board saves about $1000 yearly in travel. Direct supervision under education cuts another $420 in salary and supports 31 short courses with 700 farmers enrolled.

Bnew Board of Vocational Education

Winter Bowling Tourney Opens in Dayton Tonight

The second annual Central States bowling association contest begins in Dayton with Mayor-elect Hale and association president Herman Mergard speaking before the opening. About 250 teams, 150 from Dayton, enter the ten pin event which features twelve national cash register teams. The tournament runs for thirty days.

Dayton Central States Bowling Association Hale Herman Mergard

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching piles. 60c.

Monkey Meat Diet Promises Hair Growth and Sports Edge

Pittsb urgh promoters claim dried monkey meat and glands boost energy and hair, citing cases of a bald man gaining hair and a lawyer regaining vitality after a South America tour. A. L. Bowden announces plans to source monkeys and build oil-field railways while promising pennant winning teams.

Pittsburgh A. L. Bowden South America Bowden Ecuador

Pelts Stolen From Rosenberg Establishment Weekend

Thieves raided a Rosenberg junk and hide shop over the weekend and took about 300 dollars worth of pelts. A total of 83 skunk hides three coon pelts and 61 opossum hides were missing. The night watchman and sheriff investigated with no clues and all local hide dealers were alerted.

Knoxville Wife’s Accuser Moves to Protect Her Identity

William Stubbs, husband of former Maude Moore of Knoxville Tennessee, was arrested in Tacoma Washington on a Mann Act charge. He is accused of attempting to force his wife into a life of shame after she testified to police detailing the alleged plan.

Tacoma Wash William Stubbs Maude Moore Knoxville Tenn

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