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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1921

Page

2

Golfers Tune Up Ahead of National Open in Washington

Entrants in the national open golf tournament arrive in Washington and tune up on the Columbia Country Club course. Light rains left the course in excellent condition. Top American players and several British experts, including Jock Hutchison, are among the field. Jim Barnes of Pelham, N. Y., is paired with former British champion George Duncan for early Wednesday.

Washington Columbia Country Club United States Jock Hutchison Amercan Jim Barhnes Pelham N. Y George Duncan

Rodney Bradley Hits First McArthur Field Home Run

Rodney Bradley, John Bradley, and Roy Shafer played for The Plains at McArthur Sunday and were defeated. Bradley hit a homer in the first inning with two on base, the first and only homer at the McArthur field, and added another homer last week at The Plains in Carbon Hill. Red Breanen pitched a shutout for Logan, 6 to 0, against the K. C. team of Columbus.

Poston Rodney Bradley John Bradley Roy Shafer McArthur Plains Althe McArthur Field the Plains Carbon Hill Red Breanen K. C Columbus Logan

Motorcycles Face New Enforcement Rule

Chief of Police Graham enforces a rule closing cutouts on motorbikes. Walter Smith of Richland Avenue was arrested yesterday for operating his Harley Davidson with the cutout open and paid $6 plus costs.

Graham Walter Smith Richland Avenue Smith

Millfield F O B Baseball Beats Kimberly In Close Game

The Millfield F O B club defeated Kimberly 13 to 12 in a loosely played road game last Sunday. Seven hits in the second inning produced five runs for Millfield led by strong offense from J. Kulik and Crabtree. The club seeks away games on July 17 and 24 and provides contact for scheduling.

Millfield G. Kulik Ohio McDaniels

Yankees edge Browns as Ruth hits two homers in 6 4 win

Ruth belts his 33rd and 34th as the Yankees defeat the Browns 6 to 4. Coveleskie and Caldwell win for the Indians in a 7 1 and 6 4 sweep of the Red Sox, their second double win in three days. Giants topple the Cards 8 2 behind Kelly’s homer and Barns’ four hits. Tigers beat Athletics 2 1 in 16 innings with Sargent keying a 16th inning rally.

Bambino Ruth King Clouter Dixie Davis Yankees Browns Coveleskie Caldwell Indians Red Sox George Kelly Giants Cards Barnes Grimim Pirates Fillies Sargent Bush Tigers Athletics Reds Obins Joe Deeberger Cubs

Bob Martin Stops Moran in Seventh Round Knockout

In New York, heavyweight champion Bob Martin of the A. B. H. F. defeated Frank Moran in seven rounds of a scheduled twelve round bout. A barrage of body and face punches finished Moran as he showed early danger but faded later.

Bob Martin New York Bob Marton Frank Moran Moran

Browns Shut Out Ruth as Cleveland Beats Athletics

Shocker and St Louis Browns star Ruth three times while Chapmans single off Rommel in eight and two thirds innings drove in the only run. Cleveland edged the Athletics 1 to 0 for the victory.

Shocker St. Louis Browns Babe Ruth Chapman Rommell Cleveland Athletics

Baseball scores from major leagues and associations

In the American League Cleveland defeated Boston 7 to 6 while Boston fell 1 to 4 in another game. Washington won 8 to 7 over Chicago, Detroit beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 16 innings. New York won 6 to 4 against St. Louis. National League results include Boston 2 over Chicago 1, Cincinnati 5 over Brooklyn 3, New York 8 over St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 9 over Philadelphia 4. American Association games saw Milwaukee 10 over Toledo 1, Louisville 13 over Minneapolis 9, and Indianapolis 7 over St. Paul 4. Kansas City defeated Columbus 11 to 7.

Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Boston St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia St. Louia Brooklyn Cincinnati American Association Wisville Milwaukee Aneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City St. Paul Toledo Columbus Pittsburgh Louisville Minneapolis

States Expand Continuation and Evening School Laws

A U S bureau chart shows 22 states require continuation school attendance for minors employed or out of day schools. Age limits vary up to 18, with four to eight hours weekly and exemptions differing. 12 states provide evening classes, mainly for minors over 16 with English proficiency needs, or aliens in one state.

U. S. Department of Labor Children’s Bureau

West most safe for infants in 1920 study says

The American Child Hygiene Association report ranks cities by infant deaths per thousand. Seattle tops cities over 26,000, Portland 60, San Francisco 62, while Houston leads 100,000 to 250,000 with 37 deaths, Spokane 71 and Oakland 72. Tacoma 87 Berkeley 45 San Diego 52. Horace Greeley’s go west adage is playfully tied to newlyweds seeking guidance.

American Child Hygiene Association Seattle Washington Portland Oregon San Francisco Houston Texas Spokane Oakland California West Pacific Coast Tacoma Berkeley San Diego Horace Greeley

Governor Davis Shares New Ohio Cabinet Faces

Governor Harry L. Davis announces an eight department structure under his business plan of government. Each department is led by a top Ohio expert and contains divisions with commissioners, creating a continuous chain of accountability and oversight aimed at efficiency and economy in state operations.

Harry L. Davis Ohio Davis

Ohio Robin Slaughter Debate Moves In State

Ohio faces a possible robin slaughter debate as federal permits allow killing during nesting season to protect fruit. The state bureau disavows involvement while farmers urge repeal of robin protection laws, sparking anticipated protests and questions from distant officials about countersigning.

Ohio State Bureau of Fish and Game Biological Survey Jas. W. Stuber John M. Phillips Pittsburg Pennsylvania Fish and Game Commission Ohio Fish and Game Bureau Pennsylvania New York Stuber

Local Society Notes and Weekend Travel Tales

Amesville society circle greets guests from Charleston West Virginia New York and Toledo while families visit Cambridge and Columbus. Scout Girls depart for Lewistown reservoir with teacher Miss Iris Stedman, and local sports narrate a Bern game, detours and a near miss.

Ing Hill George Hixon Cambridge Athens Elizabeth Phillips Ethel Emma Hixon Ladies and Society of the Presbyterian Church Fred Shoop Florence Porter Lewistown Iris Stedman Columbus A. G. Henry Joseph Lorts Charles Fox

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