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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
2
Amesville beat Greendale 2 to 0 in the fastest contest of the season. Heston pitched his first game with invincible support, limiting Greendale to three hits. The Rutland team visits Sunday July 10 for another strong matchup as Amesville adds new players.
Yesterday's hero Grimm, Pirates first baseman, doubled in the thirteenth after Cutshaw singled, giving Pittsburgh an 8 to 2 win over St Louis as Burleigh Grimes baffled the Cards on the mound.
Washington July 7 opening a heavyweight political bout as the two major parties clash over a tariff bill. Republicans back the measure while insurgents press changes, with debate to stretch ten days. Democrats vow steadfast opposition and oil tariff disputes spark protests by U S companies with Mexican investments.
Georges Carpentier will fight July 14 on the Savoie for France, with plans to sign a match with Tommy Gibbons Bill Brennan or Harry Greb before sailing. He seeks rest to mend a fractured hand and recover ahead of the bout.
New York July 7 The Jersey boxing commission barred Jack Johnson from boxing in New Jersey, a move seen as protecting the sport from burdens on the game. Tex Rickard endorses cautious scheduling and says future matches must not hurt boxing, pledging to promote the sport without compromising its integrity.
The Plains baseball team fell twice to McArthur on July 4 and vow no more games with that team. Moody belted a homer and aims to match Babe Ruth. The Plains defeated Carbon Hill on Sunday.
Pittsburgh turned a triple play against the Phils. Cooper to Caton to Grimm. In the eighth, the Cubs rallied to beat the Cardinals by five. The Athletics defeated the Red Sox twice.
Alderman Hays told Mrs. Antonia Rutkowski that women lack voting rights while Rutkowski’s head bore bruises from a broom handle. The remark links political rights to gendered violence in a local EASE, Pennsylvania discussion.
American League games saw Boston beat others 2 to 0 and Chicago defeat Detroit 2 to 0. Washington split a doubleheader with a 1 1 tie in the first game going 12 innings. No other games were scheduled yesterday.
In the National League, Brooklyn defeated New York 11 to 4, Boston beat Philadelphia 11 to 6, and Pittsburgh and St. Louis played 13 innings with a 2 to 2 result.
The report lists multiple results from the American Association including Columbus 8 over Milwaukee 3, St Paul 2 over 6, Louisville 0 over 4, Indianapolis 3 over Minneapolis 1, and Kansas City 9 over Toledo 2, outlining a day of mixed outcomes.
Grant birthplace centenary plans advance with a April 27 1922 celebration at Point Pleasant Ohio. Grant Memorial committee led by Hugh L. Nichols former Ohio chief justice passes incorporation. Senate and House consider a gold dollar coin to fund over 600000 for the memorial and President Harding may attend.
Harry Amspokeck aged 35 of New Concord died in Zanesville from heat exposure. He had suffered a broken leg in an accident two weeks earlier but that injury was not the cause of death.
New York youngsters at the street car tracks flatten pennies and use stamp vending machines to turn each coin into a quarter, earning about 2500 percent profit. The scheme is described in a United Press report dated July 7.
Offer to craft tinted eyeglasses ground to the wearer’s correction for constant use. Customers can choose lens tint and have vision prescriptions incorporated into the frames.
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and friends across towns including Redfield Springfield Nelsonville Athens Canaanville Salem and Zanesville. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Pete Erb Mrs Ada Saunders Rev Eric Smith Sergeant G M Thorne and Aaron families along with travelers to Ethel W Va and Lancaster.
News notes list social visits as Mr and Mrs George Gabriel host Nelsonville friends and relatives. Clint Augustine of Poston spends Saturday with Mrs Fannie McCathran. Mrs Lew Jones of Orbiston visits relatives. Robert Noble family visits New Straitsville. Sylvia Maines of Cleveland visits aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs P Wood. Kenneth Burchfield and other family members are mentioned.
Mr and Mrs William hosted a gathering with friends and relatives over the Fourth, a warm community event marked by shared memories and good cheer.
Funeral services for Mason A. Glouster are set for 2:30 P M at the residence. The funeral procession will depart for Cumberland Hebbardsville where Rev Sittel, pastor of the M of Gouster, will preach at 3 P M. Burial follows in the adju tery.
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