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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
2
Senator Kenyon today announced up for consideration a new policy proposal in Washington. The move signals potential changes in national priorities and invites further discussion among lawmakers and aides.
The Athens school board chose Douglass Torrence, a three-sport star and Ohio Wesleyan graduate, to fill the vacant coach and teaching position left by Alex Alexander Mackie. Torrence will earn 1900 for teaching and coaching and replaces Mackie who leaves for summer study at Harvard. The board also accepted Mackie’s resignation and A B Mackie’s, added Olive Pedigo as first grade teacher, and set terms for chautauqua grounds use and rural tuition rules.
Washington July 6 United Press reports the lake region and the great central valley will endure extreme heat for the next 36 hours. Temperatures in the north Atlantic and middle Atlantic states are expected to climb again as the Weather Bureau issues its territory east of the Mississippi forecast.
In Columbus on July 6 Gov. Davis hurried to Cleveland by long distance call after learning his wife is gravely ill. Doctors advised immediate operation for gall stones at a land hospital there.
The fourth of the season marks the halfway point as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians move toward the pennant. Both clubs play steady, capitalize on breaks, and rely on champion caliber talent to stay at the top of their respective leagues.
Tris Speaker endures a string of misfortunes as his pitchers Coveleskie Bagby and Mails lag in starting, while injuries to Bill Wamby and Steve ONeill strip key help. The Yankees boast depth but fail to convert star power into consistent wins, and Miller Huggins builds a strong lineup yet criticizes outfield catching and several pitchers. Babe Ruth offers flashes of power but costly fielding errors offset gains.
Last year the Yankees defeated Washington 17 to 0 vaulting to first place. New York exploded for fourteen runs in the fifth inning as every listed batter came to the plate twice with seven hits and a hit batsman while errors and bases on balls marred the game.
Babe Ruth hit his 31st homer as New York beat Washington 7 to 6. Powell was out at the plate in the ninth on a second inning attempt. Mets lost to Philadelphia 6 to 0. Boston dropped a doubleheader to Washington 7 5 and 4 1. McHenry and Horn helped St Louis defeat Pittsburgh 8 to 2. Sotheron debuted for Cleveland and beat Chicago 16 to 4. Palmer walked eight and two errors cost Cincinnati against Detroit.
A pitchers duel ended with the Cubs defeating the Reds 3 to 2 as both hurlers matched zeroes early before Chicago seized control late. The decisive runs came on timely hits and solid defense to seal the victory.
Columbus officials report a severe ice shortage as heat drives up demand in dozens of Ohio cities. Local manufacturers say they have received multiple appeals for relief and are seeking guidance on rationing and distribution.
A notice states patent medicines are forbidden to enter Italy Romania Algeria and Sierra Leone. It warns traders and travelers to comply and avoid penalties under the law.
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