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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
7
1919 Ford Coupe with puncture proof tires self starter shock absorbers hood cover chains driven 100 miles reason for sale leaving city. Also flat or roll top desk office chairs filing cabinets and other office equipment. Phone numbers 4054 and 6971 or mail P O Box 39 Athens. 2-7-3
Matty Matsuda defeated the Turk in 17 and 8 minutes at the opera house last night. The Turk’s toe injury doomed him as Matsuda controlled the bout with strong defense and clear edge in skill. A several bout battle royal entertained a sparse crowd, blamed on a 25 percent rise in admission. Local promoter criticism urged matching local talent to avoid costly outsiders.
Fraternities organize a stunt carnival to be held in the college auditorium next month. Each fraternity will present a distinct act and attempt to outdo rivals in typical fashion. The eager crowd anticipates original performances sparked by college spirit.
French organizers push a 75 to 15 vote plan at a Paris congress while the United States and Britain resist ceding control. Major Biddle notes American concessions fail to meet U S ideas and the Raycroft rules from Princeton are favored for boxing tournaments.
Athens fell to John Hancock as Pomeroy managed just two first half points and trailed 19 to 2 at the break. Ed wards led Hancock with consistent scoring while Arich starred at center and Stockdale’s lineup showcased strong team play and passing. Stark top scored for Pomeroy as the visitors fought back late in the game.
Harold Montgomery was indicted on a cutting with intent to wound charge and granted a new trial this morning after counsel argued the court gave improper jury instructions. Evidence and arguments centered on alleged misdirections impacting the verdict.
West High defeats Athens 41 to 19 as Athens missing Wise and Catner struggle against a strong visitors’ lineup. Palmer and Kurtzhals star for West Hi while Littler and Battin lead Athens, with next Friday’s Commerce game shaping a potential rematch and a battle royal expected.
Two lively basketball games were played at the armory this morning. The Presley church Kiowas first team defeated the Futures team 10 to 0. Blinky Morgan's Futures beat East Side seventh grade 16 to 4 in a fast rough contest.
Akron Ohio February reports that the Firestone No. 1 bowling team’s 2771 pin count, set Tuesday, was beaten three times Friday night in the Ohio State bowling tournament. The Koch Furnitures of Cleveland led the first game with a 1052 score. A separate note mentions Australia adopting modern American sugar beet machinery to develop the sugar beet industry and importing seed from California.
Today's market features butter steady with extras at 63 to 65 cents per pound and dairy fats around 58 to 60 cents. Eggs hold at 55 to 68 cents per dozen. Live poultry prices vary by weight with fowls at 26 to 36 cents, roosters at 21 cents, and springers up to 33 cents per pound.
Cattle receipts at 400 with market slow while calves hold steady. Additional bids show $19.00 and $18.60. Hog receipts around 2,000 with slow to steady movement and prices up 26 cents. Packers and butchers pay around $16.26. Lambs steady with extras of $10.60 and $20.00.
Fragmented ad copy lists creamery items with prices 61 cents and 60 to 64 cents for various cheese products. Mentions ordinary butter at 45 and 60 cents, frets cheese and Young American spreads, with unclear packaging and product lines.
The record lists age receipts at Union Stockyards Illinois with cattle and hog prices. Hog details include bulk value around 4.20 and 16.00 packing costs, hogs 308 head at 18.90, roughs 18.00 and 13.60. Cattle receipts total 1,000 with market around 36 cents, canners and feeders at 5.25 to 6.60, stockers and feeders up to 7.00 and 11.76, cows 6.60 to 12.75, calves 16.50 to 18.00. Shoe line prices 2S Te wen 6.76.
Commodity listings show live cattle prices steady to prime with select grades at 4.60 to 16.00 while hogs reach about 16.50 and sheep fair at 18.00. Pigs and stags range around 10 to 14.00 with mixed demand noted among buyers and sellers.
In Toledo Ohio on February 1 the grain market showed corn No. 3 yellow at 1.52, oats No. 2 white at 0.87, rye No. 2 at 1.50, barley No. 2 at 1.36. Alsike March 35.75 and various seed prices for Clover and Timothy across cash and upcoming months.
In Pittsburgh on February 7 river gauges show Point Bridge at 5.8 feet and falling, Herr's Island 6.2 feet and falling, Davis Island 8.3 feet and falling, Beaver Dam 8.8 feet stationary, Parkersburg 9.6 feet rising, and Point Pleasant 14 feet stationary.
In Kalamazoo Michigan on February 7 Harry Greb of Pittsburgh fought Mike Lemair of New York to a ten round draw after suffering a broken arm in the fourth round.
In Columbus on February 6 a colored heavyweight known as the Kid is training for a May 4 title bout. Downey, younger Bryan brother, weighs 214 pounds and shows promise as a challenger. A sparring partner from Jamaica named Harry Bully helps prepare for the coming contest.
In Chicago on February 7 a messenger for The Meets Trust disappeared with 36,000 dollars in cash. The incident prompts police inquiry and an internal review as authorities search for the missing person and the funds.
The readable fragments mention a Walner Ni and a Ms re Rar with a date style 3 7 8otwi. Details are unclear but indicate a short community notice or personal item.
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