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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1925

Page

2

Wagner Elks Defeat Glouster in Tean Inning Thriller

Glouster hosts Wagner Elks who edged the last American Legion club 2 to 1 before the largest Athens county crowd. Hans Wagner contributed two sacrifices and a key hit while Miller held Glouster to three hits. Winning run came in the tenth on a W Lutz double after Wagner sacrificed to score. Next Rochester Clothiers visit Thursday, Nebraska Indians on Sunday.

Glouster Hans Wagner Carnegie Elks American Legion Athens Munden Bakery Wagner G. Rasp Miller Elks Jones W. Lutz Mohney H. Rasp Beverage Gibson Rochester Clothiers Nebraska Indians Glou Een G. Rasp Niel White Corbin Marich Keneeeiee Withem BOARS D. Karich McDaniel Kefner Allis Smith H. Oene J. Lutz Pene Reve Aye D. Earich Rasp Wright

Baseball Player League Leaders and Totals

League totals show 1925 National 402 1924 246 and American 328 1924 220. Individual leaders include Hornsby Card all 22 Meusel Yankees 21 Hartnett Cubs 21 Williams Browns 21 Bottomley Cardinals 13 Kelly Giants 13 Simmons Athletics 12 Fournier Dodgers 12 Wright Pirates 12 and top homer lists for each league.

Num Williams Browns Meusel Giants Ceeseeeeee Cuyler Pirates Brooks Cubs Cccsseeceess Jackson Secoseese Ss Wheat Dodgers Taylor National American Hornsby Cardall Yankees Hartnett Bottomley Cardinals Kelly Simmons Athletics Fournier Wright

Two World Titles Headline Boxing Tonight in Two Cities

Two title bouts feature tonight as Paul Berlen ach defends light heavyweight status against Tony Marulo in Newark a no decision 12 rounder with Marulo needing a KO to win. In Queens, Jimmy Goodrich meets Stanis us Loayza in a lightweight elimination final with NYSAC recognizing the winner as Benny Leonard’s successor at light weight.

New York Queensboro A. C Long Island City Dreamiaan Park Newark N. J Paul Berlenach Tony Marulo New Orleans Marulo Queensboro Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Stanisus Loayza Chile eeBtate Athletic Commission Benny Leonard Goodrich

Pancho Villa Loses Slugfest as McLarin Wins

In Oakland on July 4 Pancho Villa misses a right to the coast boy’s chin while McLarin delivers a sharp racing and takes the decision on points. The accompanying photo shows Villa and McLarin in the ring.

Oakland Calif Pancho Villa McLarin Villa-McLar

Unclear Baseball Recap with Errors and Scoring Notes

A fragmented game summary notes Boone, Gayle, Lee with two base hits and multiple errors. Players Burns, Sewell, Burns and Myatt appear with stolen bases and double plays. Pitchers Karr and Ehmke each recorded errors and strikeouts. Neubauer faced late innings with 3 hits allowed. Losing pitcher Ehmke.

Boston Oeneseete Tan Cleveland Boone Gayle Lee Heving Todt Men Wey Speaker Att Karr Sewell Hewster Burns Ehmke Neubauer Ihmke

Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases

The Giants carried a long season with a drama filled comeback as Hartnett’s daring play allowed Young to score the tying run in a late innings rally. The Athletics erupted for 21 hits off Davis and Wells to end the Tigers five game streak 8 to 1.

International News Service Giants Hartnett Young Athletics Davis Wells Tigers Rommel

Dodgers Rally Ends Pirates Deficit in Ninth Inning

Taylor hit a ninth inning homer off Kremer to lift the Dodgers to a 4 3 win over the Pirates. Cox misplayed three balls in sunny right field, keeping Pittsburgh in contention.

Taylor Kremer Dodgers Pirates Cox

American Association Scores and Longest Game Details

The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION tally lists Minneapolis over Columbus 15 to 1, St Paul over Toledo 6 to 5, Kansas City 7 Louisville 6, Milwaukee 7 Indianapolis 6, Detroit 1 Cleveland 13, Chicago 3 New York 0, Washington 5 St Louis 2, Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 2, Chicago 9 New York 8 in 16 innings. No other games scheduled.

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

CIGARS MEET FLOORMAKERS IN TWILIGHT LEAGUE

Hewitt Boden Floormakers face the Jostens Cigars in a Twilight League opener at the city grounds. Cigars pitcher Harry Barstow aims for a strong showing after a Sunday off. Floormakers rely on Darnell Russell and McKinley as fans from Ray-Glo and Studebaker roots expect a fierce contest.

Studebaker

Ehmke and Neubauer Hold Indians to Few Scattered Hits

Ehmke and Neubauer limited the Indians to 18 scattered hits as the Red Sox won 13 to 2, finishing ahead.

Ehmke Neubauer Ehmike Indians Red Sox

Lyons Shields Yankees as White Sox Clip Sam Jones 3–0

Lyons shuts out the Yankees as the White Sox stagger Sam Jones with patient hitting. Only one Yankee reaches third base in a decisive 3 to 0 victory.

Lamar Keeps Hit Streak as Mack Outfielder Reaches 60 Safe Hits

Bill Lamar, Mack outfielder, collected 60 safe hits in a 29 game consecutive batting streak. He faced 127 at bats for a .472 average before Walter Johnson ended the run.

Bill Lamar Mack Walter Johnson Lamar

Cy Williams Finds Bench Duty Amid Slump

Cy Williams, once NL home run king, has been riding the bench due to a batting slump. The veteran outfielder remains ready and should return to action soon as his team aims to snap the skid.

Cy Williams

Senators Rally Past Browns 5-3 Behind Marberroy Relief

The Senators scored five runs in the game’s late innings to beat the Browns 5 to 3. Marberroy pitched in relief after Coveleskie was chased, sealing the victory.

Senators Davis Browns Marberroy Coveleskie

Matchups Set Across League Cities

Columbus hosts Minneapolis while Indianapolis visits Milwaukee. Toledo plays St Paul and Louisville meets Kansas City. Washington faces St Louis and Philadelphia competes with Detroit. Boston clashes with Cleveland as New York visits Chicago. St Louis meets Philadelphia and Chicago travels to New York. Cincinnati takes on Boston with Luttsburgh at Brooklyn.

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

Sad Sam Jones Shines as Yankee Starter In Early Season

Pitcher Sad Sam Jones has been the lone reliable hurler for the Yankees under manager Huggins this season. In the first ten weeks he appeared in eleven games with seven losses and stood as the staff’s only pitcher above .590, delivering consistent efforts despite team setbacks.

Sam” Jones Huggins Jones

Carey Hitting Over .350 In Baseball Season

Max Carey, Pittsburgh's veteran outfielder, is batting above .350 and was among the NL leaders in safeties reaching the century mark. His base stealing has lagged but likely will pick up soon.

Max Carey Pittsburgh

Messenger Shuts Out Toledo in KC Debut Return

Luke Messenger, a lanky righty once tried by Cleveland, posted a strong bounceback start for Kansas City in the American Association. He blanked Toledo in his first outing in weeks, delivering a submarine style pitch akin to Carl Mays.

Luke Messenger Cleveland Kansas City Toledo Messenger Carl Mays

Big Bill Tilden Dominates Net Court Five Seasons Running

Tilden's speed drive and reach have powered his success on the courts. His height and natural ability give him a clear edge over rivals as he maintains a five season run atop the net universe.

Tilden Bill

Russian prince in New York seeks imperial chauffeur post

The Russian prince now in New York hopes for a high status job as a chauffeur with authority. Mansfield Ohio Journal reports his aspiration to act imperiously in a prestigious position.

New York Mansfield Ohio Journal

Washingtons and Senators Duel for Lead in League Standings

In 14 games the Senators and Mackmen have faced each other nine times won by the Washingtons. The margin helps explain current standings as of July 1. Outside the Yankees the Washingtons have beaten the Men of Mack more often than any other opponent.

Senators Mackmen Washingtons Yankees Washington Mack

Makes Fine Debut by Dominick Torpe for Toledo Club

Dominick Torpe, a sensational New York university pitcher now with the Toledo club of the American Association, opened with a three hit shutout. He is the property of the Giants.

Dominick Torpe New York University Toledo Club American Association Giants

Boy Drowns Swimming in Big Walnut Creek

George Groves an 18 year old farm hand from Beech Corners Licking county drowned after becoming exhausted while swimming beyond his depth in Big Walnut creek near East Columbus. Deputies recovered the body.

Columbus George Groves Beech Corners Licking County Big Walnut Creek

Woman 85 bitten twice by copperhead, recovering in Pennsylvan

Mrs. Hannah Rhodes of Minersville Hill, aged 85, was bitten on her left ankle Thursday evening by a copperhead on her porch. Neighbor John Bailey killed the snake. Dr. S A McCullough cauterized the wounds and said she is resting comfortably and should be able to be about in a few days.

Pomeroy Hannah Rhodes Minersville Hill S. A. McCullough John Bailey McCullough

Local Social Notes Highlight Western Travels and Visits

Mrs Beulah McCallum left Saturday for Basil Wyoming and other western points to visit her mother and relatives. Columbus residents Rebecca Thompson George Swagert and Charles Andres return from visits in Columbus and Slront street Ohio hotel. The McCallum home hosted visitors Ed Fulton Mary Byers and Willock family. Ann Jenkins New Lexington visits Louis Seyfried and Mary Dawson. Bridge clubs hosted by Mrs Marcus and Mrs Rodney Downing plus other domestic visits across McDonald Ripley Philadelphia and Beeson household motor trip through Canada.

Middleport Beulah McCallum Basil Wyo Rebecca Thompson Columbus Raymond McCallum Slront Street George Swagert McCallum Charles Andres Ohio Hotel Ed Fulton Mary Byers William Willock Ann Jenkins New Lexington Louis Seyfried Mary Dawson Marcus Robert Walton McDonald,Pa Elmer Davis Rodney Downing John Deill H. B. Hogue Philadelphia Oscar Kline Bert Martin C. W. Gordon Ripley W. Va Mr. Martin Helen Beeson Canada West

Mission Society Meets with New Officers Organized

The Missionary society of the Church of Christ in Middleport met last Thursday evening. Officers organized the group into divisions and set mission study for the coming year titled The Americans. Attendance was good.

Mission Society Middleport Missionary Society of the Church of Christ

Betsy Ann to Resume Pittsburgh Cincinnati Run

The Betsy Ann passenger packet, out of service for ten days after breaking a shaft, will return to regular Pittsburgh to Cincinnati service within days. Repaired at Point Pleasant, she carried freight and about forty passengers on her last voyage before heading to Gallipolis and then Point Pleasant for dockside work. A shaft from the wrecked Tell City arrived via the steamer Western and will be installed once ready.

Pomeroy Pittsburgh Point Pleasant Gallipolis Western Tell City Cincinnati

Jury Indicts Two Currys Over Fatal Fight

A grand jury indicts Frank Curry for assault and Frank Curry for cutting with intent to kill in a case linked to a three month old fight near Carpenter in which John Nichols was injured and later found dead. Nichols’s death ruled natural after an inquest by Justice McKnight. Both Currys bond for court appearances.

Pomeroy Frank Curry Charles Curry Currys Carpenter John Nichols Percy L. Peoples Nichols Justice McKnight Ben Ewing Mekknight Bond

War Declared On Stray Dogs In Village

City officials led by Mayor Worley Brown announce a new stray dog ordinance. Stray dogs will be caught and held three days. unclaimed dogs will be killed. Owners are warned to pen dogs or avoid letting them run. License tags do not exempt violations.

Middleport Worley Brown

Secret bag method to preserve game before hunting season

An old guide promotes using three ounce cotton bags to wrap quartered game after skinning. Bags allow air flow while shielding meat from blowflies and predators like bears in warm weather, keeping meat cool and ready for shipment home.

Morris Ackerman States

Baseball Cap and Glove Interference Penalties

An article explains that only contact between the glove or cap and a ball triggers penalties. A batted ball with glove contact grants the batter three bases and promotes runners accordingly. a thrown ball grants two bases to baserunners. The act alone without contact is not penalized.

Reforms from below echo in Ohio critic Vin Dicatore

In Youngstown, Vin Dicatore argues that reform must originate from the people, not a single powerful figure who holds four aces. He warns against elite control and urges grassroots action to shape a fairer political system.

Youngstown Ohio Vindicatore

Prisoners Arraigned on Wide Range of Charges in Pomeroy

Twenty two men appeared before Judge A P Miller on July 13 after a county grand jury returned thirty indictments. Charges include assault and battery theft larceny shooting with intent to kill and liquor offenses. Bonds ranged from 200 to 1900 with several pleas of guilty and one sentence to Mansfield penitentiary.

Pomeroy A. P. Miller Leo W. C Oral White John Egnon Whitse! White Jyde Martin George Pickens John Gallagher Lillian Anderson James Batey E. M. Nite George Buston Mansfield Frank Reeves Jesse Peyton Delbert King Jerry Matlack John James

Former Pomeroy Resident Anna Nation Dies in Columbus

Word arrived that Mrs. Anna Joseph Nation died Saturday at her Columbus home. A former Pomeroy resident, she lived in Columbus for about twelve years. Funeral services will be held at her Columbus home with burial there, and relatives traveled from Pomeroy to attend.

Pomeroy Anna Joseph Nation Columbus

Baseball, boxing and publicity mix in tangled rumor mill

The column riffs on Babe Ruth passes, Dan O Leary fame, Dempsey fights, Carpentier, a Latonia battery speeding a horse, King Solomon claims, a monument for introducing baseball in the Orient, McGraw denying Giants exit, and Red Grange versus Bill Tilden publicity stunts.

Babe Ruth Dan O'Leary Walker Red Grange Bill Tilden

Notable club figure sparks heated debate over aging figures

The discussion centers on Harry Wills described as a tottering old black wreck, challenging readers to question the speaker’s harsh label while speculating about management choices and possible motives behind a recent Athletics situation.

Harry Wills

Absent-minded Bipe Wakes With Breakfast Confusion

A quirky report describes a figure nicknamed Bipe who mistook his watch for a bowl, poured cream on it, and attempted to wind meal instead of breakfast, revealing a comical lapse in morning routine.

Italian Officer Sees War Threat Dimming Aircraft Trade

An Italian army officer visiting America says Italy is building many small battle planes but dismisses aviation as a commercial venture. He questions commerce with Europe when a major war may be looming.

America Europe

Farm Hand Kills Himself After Theft Confession

Pomeroy notes a Benson West Virginia farm hand Russell G. Loman 2 4 was found dead by hanging from an oil derrick after leaving a note blaming theft from employer Russell G. Loman. The man confessed to taking articles and tried to return them but failed to recover water, leading to his suicide.

Pomeroy Russell G. Loman Benson West Virginia

Detroit Visitors Stay With Lincoln Hill Family

Mrs. Millicent Nelson and daughters Ulah and Thelma of Detroit arrived Saturday and are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McCullough of Lincoln Hill. Mrs. Ridgway has been ill and is convalescent at home on Laurel Street. Mrs. Zwilling left Saturday for Up der Sandusky to visit her sister. Mrs. P. K. Smith is visiting Cleveland after a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Downie. Robert Burnell of Cleveland, formerly of Syracuse and Port Middle, is visiting relatives and friends in the Bend.

Millicent Nelson Ulah Thelma Detroit Mich Saturdand S. A. McCullough Lincoln Hill Scott C. Ridgway Laurel Street Anna Zwilling Upper Sandusky P. K. Smith Cleveland W. G. Downie Robert Burnell Syracuse Middleport Bend

Postpone Cundiff hearing in Pomeroy

Taylor Cundiff’s hearing before Probate Judge Cora Bs. Roberts was postponed to next Saturday. The case involves a charge by Herman Grueser that Cundiff struck his son William on the head with a ball bat in a fit of anger. William has been under a physician’s care since the incident last week.

Pomeroy Taylor Cundiff Cora Bs. Roberts Cundiff Herman Grueser William Grueser

Central School P T A to Discuss Teachers and Principal

Pomeroy July 13 The Central School Parent Teacher association will meet at Central school at 7 PM Monday. The meeting will discuss employing teachers for nine months at eight months pay and the selection of a principal for Central school.

Pomeroy Central School

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