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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

2

Shoot planned for the Fourth by American Rifle Club

The American Rifle and Revolver Club held its weekly match on Thursday. A big Fourth of July shoot is promised for members. The day’s top averages were Woodruff 42, Way 41 1 4, Taylor 40 1 4, Sams 38 1 3. Ten shot high scores: Woodruff 42, Way 42, Taylor 42, Cain 40, C. Sams 40, Wilson 40.

American Rifle and Revolver Club Woodruff Clarence Way Dave Taylor Ray Sams Fred Woodruff George Cain C. C. Sams Floyd Wilson

Will Meet Olson Ray Carpenter At Fair Grounds July Fourth

Lancaster wrestler Olson Ray Carpenter will clash with Thor Glson at the K of P celebration at the Fair Grounds on July 4. Carpenter returns from a successful Texas tour and will provide Olson with work next Monday. In Columbus, 30 minute spring match drew praise from sport writers as one of the best seen there. Young Gotch of Columbus cannot meet Olson Monday due to conditioning issues and has no match for a year amid the promotion scene.

Ray Carpenter Lancaster Thor Glson K. of P Celebra Fair Grounds Texas Olson Columbus Columbus Sport Writers United Young Gotch

Nelsonville Soldier's Body Hourly Expected Here

The body of Second Lieutenant Burrell Mathews, who died in a French hospital two years ago, is hourly expected in Nelsonville, his mother's old home. Funeral plans await arrival. remains will go to his uncle William Powell at 33 East Columbus Street. His mother, Elizabeth Mathews, was buried at Greenlawn about three weeks ago.

Burrell Mathews Hoboken N. J Nelsonville Mathews France William Powell E. Columbus Street Elizabeth Mathews Greenlawn

Jersey People Are Wild About It Fight In New Jersey

ROCHESTER New York July 1 It is evident that New Jersey is prize fight mad Clinton N Howard of the International Reform Bureau said here He said he saw little hope of preventing the Dempsey Cerpentier fight now though charges of violation of the state law would lag before a Jersey City grand jury today He added the governor will have a reserved seat at the arena and said insiders report Chancellor Walker and most state judges and pardons board would be in attendance

Rochester N. Y New Jersey Clinton N.howard International Reform Bureau Howard Jersey City Walker State Court State Board of Pardons

This Time Last Year A No-Hit Game by Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson pitched the first no hitter of his career last year, facing only 28 Red Sox batters. New York moved into a lead in the American League race as the Giants transferred pitcher Hubbell to the Phillies.

Walter Johnson Red Sox New York Giants Hubbell Phils

Unknowns Meet Thor's Stars at the Nasium

A team calling itself Unknowns, led by Coach Grover, faced Thor's Stars last evening. The gathering proved to be a university student squad, emerging as a notable, competitive group in the encounter.

Thor Nasium Grover

Notable Exhibition by Local Campus Teams Sees Renoes Two Wins Each

A lively evening of four games featured the business men's squad and the student team, each taking two wins. Spectators filled seats, with many female fans among the crowd. standout players included Stailey and Sam Siegel while Coach Grover shuffled bum players off the floor. Veterans Rauch and Siugley watched from box seats as the action unfolded.

Battin Sam Siegel Overland Sergel Prof Stailey Casses Grover Thor Fred McCoy Frank Rauch Dr. H. 8 Siigley

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues and cities

American Association games saw Louisville 6 over Columbus 0 and Indianapolis 2 to Toledo 1. Kansas City 10 beat Minneapolis 3, Milwaukee 4 over St. Paul 1. National League games included Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 3 and 4 3 after protested innings. Brooklyn and Philadelphia and New York and Boston weather affected others. American League action listed Detroit 6 over Cleveland and St Louis 6 over Chicago 1 while Chicago 0 beat St Louis 1. Philadelphia at Washington and Boston at New York were delayed by rain.

American Association Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Ome Kansas City Indianapolis PRU Annaanenn Toledo Columbus New York Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Nn Chicago Ee Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit No Os Chic Enn Philadelphia - Ounce St. Paul National League Brooklyn Detroit Chicago

Dempsey Expected to Beat Carpentier in Early Round

United Press reports Jack Dempsey likely finishes Georges Carpentier with a left hand, possibly in the first five rounds, citing Dempsey’s speed and accuracy. Carpentier’s improving form noted, but the champion’s power and ring sense remain decisive. Also mentions counterfeit ticket sales affecting other boxing operators.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Carpentier Dempsey Rickard

Georges Carpentier Ready for Famous Ring Battle

New York July 1 Georges Carpentier trained intensely on the eve of the bout claiming peak form and stamina. Backers expect high payoff as the Frenchman showcases a devastating left hook rivaling the champion and signals a dramatic night ahead in the ring.

New York Carpen Arge Georges Carpentier Dempsey Atlantic

Water rate schedule for Nelsonville increases in 1921

The schedule for Nelsonville water rates, effective August 1, 1921, shows about a 25 percent rise to fund system maintenance. Class One covers private dwellings with annual and per-item charges for openings, baths, water closets, laundry tubs, motor washers, and pumps. Class Two lists boarding houses, hotels, barber shops with charges per opening, baths, laundry tubs, water closets and urinals, and barber chairs.

Nelsonville Otone Oo Ees Stabie Caitiabe

Water Closet and Public Facility Rates List

A fragment lists prices for water closets lavatories and related fixtures for public halls lodges and shops with varying rates by use and season. It then shifts to a local news brief noting that Clyde Price underwent an appendectomy at Grant Hospital Columbus and is recovering well.

Clyde Price Grant Hospital Columbus Price Tuesay

Frank McCann is Brought Back From Overseas

Glouster Pat McCann of Jacksonville received a telegram that the body of his son Frank was shipped from Hoboken. The body arrived from overseas on June 18 and is due in Jacksonville this weekend for funeral services at Holy Cross Church with burial in Athens Catholic cemetery. Frank was among Athens county boys who died in the overseas service. A council meeting is planned for tonight with a report on land purchase at Spring street alley end.

Pat McCann Jacksonville Frank Hoboken Holy Cross Lancaster Street Athens Frank Wasone Athens County Council J. W. Jones Spring Street

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