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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1921

Page

2

Wrestlers Kotsonaros and Parson Set for Nelsonville Clash

In Nelsonville Ohio on July 29 George Kotsonaros world champion Greek wrestler and Theodore Parson Purdue coach will meet in the Hocking valley first time. Parson is known for versatility in athletics and coaching while Kotsonaros has thrilled Columbus fans for months with his wrestling prowess.

Nelsonville George Kotsonaros Theodore Parson Hocking Valley Kotsonaros Columbus Paulson Purdue College Chicago Athletic Club Nelsonville Opera House

Penny Ante Finding a Couple of Sleepers

Mr. T. E. Fitch and his daughter Mildred visited Athens on Wednesday as part of a brief visit with friends and relations.

Penny Mr. T. E. Fitch Mildred Athens

Rough Wrestling Bout in Murray City Ends with Injury

In Murray City last night Brovitch and Sisson waged a brutal forty minute match. Sisson wore down and was pinned after a body scissors and arm lock as a doctor ruled Brovitch unfit for further roughhousing. Referee Prof Theodore Cann, noted wrestler and author, oversaw the match.

Murray City Brovitch Sisson Theodore Cann Cann Nelsonville Nelsonville Refereed the Bout. Prof. Cann

Jacksonville Baseball Club Seeks Fair Pay for Games

The Jacksonville baseball club laments Logan and New Lexington clubs avoid games from Sunday Creek Valley. Offers cited show Logan at 7 dollars and New Lexington at 100 dollars, far below typical 150 to 200. Jacksonville seeks matchups after August 6 with decent terms to cover expenses and large crowds reported.

Logan New Lexington Sunday Creek Valley Jacksonville Baseball Club Jacksonville Logan Club Millfield Glouster

Plains Ball Club Accepts Challenge for Five Hundred to Eighteen Hundred Fifty

The Plains Ball Club of McArthur responds to an July 12 Messenger notice by accepting a challenge from the McArthur team for a game in the valley. They propose a Diamond site chosen by both managers and say the game will be played on July 20, 1921 in Athens at Ohio University field with each side covering its own travel costs. The winners receive gate receipts after field costs. the loser gets nothing. The club cites a claim of being gouged at McArthur on July 4 and seeks to prove their case.

The Messenger McArthur Lenge Arthur Ohio University Athens

Lightweight patent-metal boots designed in Marseilles work shop

A Marseille artisan has designed boots made from a special patent metal that is extremely light and inexpensive. All components are replaceable, promising long life and easy repairs.

Marseilles

Yesterday's Hero: Bob Falk Delivers 14th Inning Homer

Bob Falk a Texas college rookie homered in the 14th inning and helped Faber secure his 20th win as the White Sox edged the Athletics 2 to 1. The Indians surged to first in the American League with a 17 to 8 rout of the Yankees, collecting 22 hits off four pitchers. Ruth left the game in the fifth with an ankle injury.

Bob Falk Texas College Faber White Sox Athletics Indians Yankees Ruth Phils Cubs Burleigh Grimes Robins Cards Browns Red Sox Sisler Washington Oldham Tigers

Yesterday's Results in American Association

Baseball scores from Minneapolis vs Columbus 4 3 Toledo vs St Paul 4 2 Louisville vs Kansas City 7 6 Milwaukee vs Indianapolis 6 3.

Louisville Minneapolis Ener Milwaukee Kansas Cry Vexiue Indianapolis Aass Basses Toledo Columbus American Association St. Paul Kansas City

National League scores show Brooklyn win in 11 innings

Brooklyn defeated St Louis 2 to 1 in 11 innings as rain affected several games. Philadelphia routed Chicago 8 to 1. Other NL games were postponed by rain.

Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Big Wins

American League results show Cleveland 17 over New York and Detroit 7, Washington 2, St. Louis 8, Boston 1, Chicago 2, Philadelphia 1 in feature games spanning multiple innings. Strong offense and varied scoring mark a busy day in baseball action.

Pittsburgh New York Moron Sis Iereeees Brooklyn Iver AA St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati PAU Escsicas Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston Philadelphia

Barnes Extends Lead in American Open at Columbia

Long Jim Barnes, Pelham pro, opens final day four strokes ahead as Freddy McLeod trails at 148. The field battles 36 holes with Harding set to present the trophy at the 18th hole. Abe Mitchell’s sudden death reshuffles the field leaving Hutchison Evans Duncan Kirkwood as the top challengers. Bobby Jones sits with 149.

United Press Columbia Country Club Chevy Chase Long Jim Barnes Pelham N. Y Freddy McLeod Columbia Barnes Harding Abe Mitchell Babe Ruth Jock Hutchison Chick Evans George Duncan Joe Kirkwood Duncan Bobby Jones

Townsends Host Guests From Athens and Marietta

Social notes record gatherings in the region with guests from Athens Marietta and Wheeling including Mr. and Mrs. C H Sheldon Miss Dorothy Pickering and others. Families and visitors spent evenings in Coolville Athens Guysville and Wheeling during the week.

C. H. Sheldon C. E. Norris Neile Webster Kila Townsend J. A. Reasoner Athens Dorothy Pickering Marietta Townsend Elizabeth Parker Dora Warren Blanche Parker Coolville Messrs. Lawrence Dalton Robinson Tidal Gaston Roy Burton H. Reynolds Thomason Wheeling W. Va South Canaan Blanche Bruce Robinson Guy Rodehaver Guysville Bert Chapman Maxwell Chapman Abe Burdette Jessie Minerd Pennsylvania John Archer

Entertained youths at Fitch home with music and games

Latrobe young people enjoyed a pleasant evening at T. E B. Fitch residence last Wednesday with piano and Victrola music. Visitors included Mrs Watson and two Pittsburg children at C. C. Mars home. Elsewhere Mrs Frank Hornsby and kin visited Athens. A H Huggins from Athens spent the weekend at home.

T. E B. Fitch Watson Pittsburg C. C. Mars Frank Hornsby Sylvia Cubbison Athens A. H. Huggins Befpre Alfred Rogers Parkersburg Erma Yagala Mornday Toledo

Deny Interest in Game Is Lagging

New York baseball owners defend the pastime while noting attendance at the polo grounds has declined in six weeks. They say 1920 records compare favorably due to early-season surges, with Pittsburgh and Boston Braves escaping slumps. St Louis Cleveland and Chicago report normal attendance despite higher prices and reduced crowds in Brooklyn.

Polo Grounds New York Pittsburgh Boston Braves St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Cubs Brush Stadium Brooklyn

Harmony Hill Sunday Guests and Local Visits

Harmony Hill reports Sunday visits from Mrs Nolands brother Stephen Bingman and family, Gantsville's B McGinl, Mr G H Thorpe calling on the Fosters, a July 17 gathering at Taylor Devore's with baskets and conversation, and several small family get togethers. Also noted are a missing Harvey Carpenter, a hay cutting trip to Ganstown prevented by rain, and social calls at Cornes and Hueston homes.

Ola Hill Adra Madge Madamy Little Hocking Maud Foster Dorothea Mary Emilie David Short Creek W. Va James Carpenter Harvey Ray Crowe Athens Carpenter David Livingston Ganstsville A. L. Cornes R. R. Hueston

Local visiting notices from Wrightstown and area

Mrs. Jennie Porter of Glouster visits daughter Mrs. Zettie Archer. Miss Mary Ball spends Sunday with Miss Edna Swart at Federal. Mrs. T. E. Morris visits daughter Mrs. Russell Talbott at Chester Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Pear Ball and children and Mrs. Lucy Clark visit Mr. and Mrs. George Law at Bartlett Sunday. Mrs. Ora Wood of Nelsonville visits parents Mr. and Mrs. Zack Carpenter at Federal.

Jennie Porter Glouster Zettie Archer Mary Ball Edna Swart Federal T. E. Morris Russell Talbott Chester Hill Pear! Ball Lucy Clark Oca Ahle George Law Bartlett Ora Wood Nelsonville Zack Carpenter

Congress in Session Briefs on Bribery Hearing and Labor Talks

Major Bruce Campbell is due before the Bergdoll committee to answer charges about bribery to influence officials and secure release for Mrs Bergdoll's son. Samuel Gompers to testify on Hawaiian labor conditions before immigration committee. Senate debate on Norris farm export corporation bill continues as labor inquiries into the Mingo mine war and soldier relief hearings proceed.

HOUSE Bruce Campbell Bergdoll Samuel Gompers Immigration Committee Senate Norris Farm Export Corporation Labor Committee Mingo

Harding Will Camp Out Soon

HAGERSTOWN Md July 22 Bulletin United Press President Harding may spend the weekend near Hagerstown in camp with Henry Ford H S Firestone and Thomas A Edison Ford employees are already near setting up the camp Harding would leave Washington by automobile Saturday morning join the campers later and depart for Washington Monday He is said to be joyous at the trip and an emergency would only change plans Hagerstown lies about eighty miles from Washington in the Maryland mountains with many camping spots nearby

Hagerstown United Press Harding Henry Ford H. S. Firestone Thomas A. Edison Ford Washington Emi Maryland Mountains Capitol

Mellon Must Study Debt Problem Before Action

The Senate finance committee served notice that Secretary Mellon must further study refinancing the $10 billion owed by foreign governments before Congress acts on his request for unrestricted authority to negotiate repayment terms and interest with those governments.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Nonce Secretary of the Treasury Mellon United States Congress

Paper bathing suit craze hits beaches of the era

Florence Gail Laughlin cites irregular federation action by incorporation yesterday without 30 days notice to members. She vows no further participation in the convention as the event proceeds, while the majority side defends the notice.

Florence Gail Laughlin San Francisco Miss Laughlin

Picnic Attendee Roster Ties to Local Guests

A New Marshfield gathering drew many residents to Airline Park. Visiting relatives from Columbus include Henry Allison and Mrs Erma Shaw while local hosts host Mrs Louisa Devore and Mrs Mattie Mace. Parkersburg and Barberton guests also noted among attendees.

Airline Henry Allison Columbus L. Hawk Erma Shaw Louisa Devore Chillicothe Mattie Mace F. G. Hoodlet A. B. Cundiff Parkersburg

Girl Arrested for Whistling in Eureka

In Eureka on July 22 Janet Sunter was arrested for whistling after a stranger, George Menken, misinterpreted her cheerful whistle and alerted police. She was brought to the police court but the judge imposed no heavy penalty.

Eureka Cal Janet Sunter George Menken

National Federation Nominates Lena Lake Forrest for President

Cleveland July 22 Mrs Lena Lake Forrest is recommended for re election as president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs by the nominating committee at the third annual convention in Cleveland California has withdrawn from the federation. Miss

Cleveland Lena Lake Forrest National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs California National Federation

Peckinpaugh Hits Two Homers Off Coveleski in Cleveland

Yan kees star Peckinpaugh belts two consecutive home runs against Cleveland pitcher Coveleski as Olson of Brooklyn weds Miss Ivie in Wellsburg West Virginia.

Peckinpaugh Yankees Coveleski Cleveland Olson Brooklyn Miss Ivie Wellsburg W. Va

Ulster Cabinet Stands Firm on Irish Question

Ulster leaders headed by Sir James Craig refuse any settlement subservient to South Ireland. They declare they will recognize no master but the British parliament, a stance that could jeopardize Roy Mallons for peace.

Ulster South Ireland James Craig Craig Roy Mallons L Neace

Senate inquiry may lead to labor board in coal disputes

Washington July 22. A plan for a federal board similar to the U S Labor Board to settle disputes between coal miners and operators may result from the inquiry into the Mingo county West Virginia mine troubles. Senator Kenyon Iowa chairman of the Senate labor committee indicated today. The investigation was suspended after Kenyon questioned Duncan Kennedy secretary of West Virginia Operators Association.

Washington U. S. Labor Board Crators Mingo County West Virginia Kenyon Iowa Senate Duncan Kennedy

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Neo Hey Eddie Joe Yeh, Joe Will. GE Swanson Furniture Co State Street HOW Carthage Latrobe Henry L. Farrell Harmony Hill Wrightstown Miss Flossy Florence Vita-Mon Cline’s. Pharmacy New Marshfield North Ireland South Ulster Cabinet H. M. Pollock E. M. Avondale Marquis of Londonderry J. M. Andrews Dawson Bates Gibson Pharmacy Prescription Store Athens, Ohio Mr. Auto Owner McCune Tire & Accessory Co Fulton’s Uvas Nam Buymore Fulton Grocery
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