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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
2
A local notice seeks a community outreach coordinator to assist in housing, health, and city programs. Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers, supporting welfare services, and liaising with residents like Mrs. Lee and Mr. Green. Apply by mail with references.
Lansing July 21. Governor Groesbeck prepared to take over and operate Michigan district coal mines if President Harding does not reply. He invited UMWA Michigan district miners to work under state control with coal for state institutions only and proposed a joint committee to decide uses. The status quo holds as he awaits responses.
In M A Lester Oklahoma on July 21 a farmer tried releasing a gypsy band’s monkeys to combat the boll weevil. The primates caused chaos, wrecking part of the cotton field and scattering the farmer’s dogs during four hours of unruly vaudeville.
Federal prohibition officers captured a massive distilling operation near Greenville, describing it as the largest and most complete plant seized. Dynamos and a brick furnace base were destroyed with dynamite, a steel boiler about 400 gallons, two condensing outfits of 90 gallons each, and about 5000 gallons of rye beer poured out. no arrests were reported.
Pauline Jacques daughter of Madame Basserabo linked to a murder case signs with a French film company to star in a romance based on the crime. Pauline says she aided in packing the body and shipping it to Nancy and has been acquitted of complicity. Madame Basserabo seeks a new trial citing an unresolved mystery.
Hugh K. Martin of Columbus, state adjutant of the American Legion, registered a protest to Governor Davis against the use of convict labor at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie County in a July 21 letter.
John Kiozik filed suit in Elyria seeking possession of six and one quarter inches of land and 150 dollars in damages from Leo Dychkowski. The dispute centers on property in Black River township.
Mrs Martha Crosby filed suit in Bucyrus on July 21 claiming her husband Harvey A. Crosby provided only a dozen eggs since February 3, 1922, and she seeks alimony.
Fire at the Beach City plant of Motor Sheet Steel destroyed a three story brick annex after a vat of oil boiled over. Estimated loss around $200,000. The incident occurred last night in Canton Ohio.
Vic Donahey at state headquarters emphatically denies any connection with public utility interests. The denial comes in response to charges from Ray Weikart, campaign manager for Judge James C. Johnson of Springfield, rival candidate for governor.
Walter Hoover of Duluth Minnesota stands exhausted but smiling after winning the world sculling championship at the Henley regatta. He climbs from his shell and remains buoyant despite the strain of the victory.
Scores show Paul of Columbus 22 and 5 against Columbus J ag City 14 in Indianapolis 6. Milwaukee 8 beat Louisville 0. Minneapolis Toledo rain affected results.
Cleveland beats Washington 8 to 2 and New York defeats Detroit 5 to 1 in early AL play. St Louis tops Philadelphia 4 to 0, while Boston edges Chicago 3 to 2 in 10 innings.
In a string of box score like lines New York defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3 and St Louis beat Boston 5 to 4 over 10 innings Brooklyn won 11 to 7 against Chicago and Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 over 12 innings.
The schedule lists several intercity games across American Association and American and National Leagues. Matches include Columbus at St Paul, Toledo at Minneapolis, Indianapolis at Kansas City, Louisville at Milwaukee, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at Boston, New York at Cincinnati, Boston at St Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
Columbus reports Patrolman Shoemaker discovering two men asleep in a machine parked in an open garage. A search revealed the vehicle loaded with nine five-gallon jugs of whiskey camouflaged under burlap sacks. Nearby, Scheveningen notes sunburn sales at a seaside resort with artificial tans offered to visitors.
Empire City Racing Association meetings at Yonkers Windsor Jockey Club at Windsor Kala-Mazoo hosts Grand Circuit trotting Northwest International Rowing Association regatta at Kenora Interlake Yachting Association regatta at Put-in-Bay Intercity doubles tennis in Cleveland Central Pennsylvania golf Lancaster Fort Leavenworth hosts Kansas State amateur championship Rumson Country Club polo at Rumson New Jersey Boxing cards include Weinert Burke 15 rounds and Man dell Smith 10 rounds with Caponi Munroe and Delmont Walker also on the slate Charley White meets Bobby Barrett in Philadelphia 6 rounds
John Black, forty two and a proud grandpa, was a golfing star this season though he may not win the national title. He lost the Open by one hole to Gene Boracen after missing a key put on his home green. Black vows to return next year.
The clipped data shows player clubs and batting averages. Names include Speaker Cleveland Meusel New York Hormady St. Louis Grimes Chicago Daubert Cincinnati and others with various numeric averages, indicating a statistical roundup from a baseball season.
In Scotland researchers unveil a Spalding ball with a hard driving core and a secret outer surface designed to boost distance and durability. Early tests by top golfers show promising results as costs and ball life improve over current models.
Chauncey defeated Kappa Sigma Pi 9 to 6 at Mill Street playground after a close contest with three two baggers and one three base hit. Sapp earned eleven strikeouts in seven innings for Chauncey while Wolf and Brown fanned one each for K S P. The Junior Scouts forfeited to Futures, leaving Futures atop the league.
A clipped totals page lists players with home runs from the previous day and season totals for teams in the American and National Leagues. Names include Hornsby of St Louis, Ward of New York, and Jamieson of Cleveland, with league totals and snippets of standings.
Athens county bankers held a regular monthly banquet at the Colonial Thursday evening to foster fellowship. State Bank Examiner Blair attended. Twenty two members participated. officers include Frank Bolton president C E Dunkin vice president F C Thomas secretary and R H Dorn treasurer.
Noble county resident C. El Titon is appointed to succeed H. D. Fitzpatrick of Columbus as departmental examiner in the state highway department, per an announcement by State Auditor Tracy. Fitzpatrick has accepted a position with the department.
In New York Herman Bronkie appeared third for the Browns and a Gotham writer teased his long career. Bronkie shows a ready laugh at the jests about his enduring time in the game and the old Connecticut League references.
The welterweight champ Benny Leonard failed to annex another title at Jack Britton’s expense. Britton seeks a middleweight title bout against Johnny Wilson and urges a fair ring with an impartial referee.
Jimmy Murphy won the 250 mile automobile classic at Tacoma Washington, averaging 97.6 mph and edging out Tommy Milton who led most of the race. Murphy, a carburetor enthusiast, is building a new eight carburetor engine. He previously served as Eddie Rickenbacker's mechanic and both advanced from mechanics to pilots. Disbrow, once the dominant dirt track racer, remains a top figure in the racing scene.
TAGGING ALL BASES Number 26 for Rogers Hornsby came with a man aboard in the sixth inning. The Cards rallied to beat the Braves 5 to 4 in ten innings. Indians win 11 straight, 8 to 2, as Uhle hurled the Senators silly. Giants slip past Reds 7 to 3 despite outhitting them. Pennock beats Faber 3 to 2. White Sox. Yankees beat Tigers 5 to 1. Dodgers second win of western trip, 13 to 7. Grimes outduels Kauffman as Browns win 4 0. Van Gilder knots Athletics for Browns 4 0.
Baseball gossip notes slugger Tilly Walken of the Athletics remains in contention for the home run crown as he travels, while Detroit’s pitching staff, mocked early, now finds its range. The Pirates face a tough climb through the leaders to reach the NL summit, and the Senators endure a string of late losses after seeming to seal wins.
The Cardinals must surge to beat the New York Giants or risk slipping behind the visitors as the season hinges on a crucial clash.
Cleveland fans face a disappointing season as the Indians were labeled early on as pennant contenders but have underperformed, dampening expectations for the team.
Rival American league teams predict the White Sox will decline and challenge for a second division berth for the remainder of the season. Ambiguity lingers as opinions vary on their performance trajectory.
For no reason at all, the Phills carried the Pirates to 12 innings before yielding gracefully to the inevitable 2 to 1. It was a fine pitching duel between Weinert and Glazner.
Audrey Devine of the University of Iowa receives a top Big Ten honor for both athletic and academic excellence. A three year football letterman and captain, he also earned basketball and track letters, excelling as a pole vaulter while maintaining strong grades.
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