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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1922

Page

2

Father Son Banquet Brings Kiwanis Family Closer

More than a hundred attended the Father and Son banquet at First Methodist Church. Rev M E Chatley spoke on the rights of the boy and urged fathers to model proper behavior guiding their sons toward healthy homes and strong character.

First Methodist “Church Kiwanians M. E. Chatley First Christian Church T. N. Hoover C.E. Stailey Kiwanis B. M. Covert Charley

Social Circles and Local Visits Highlight Week

A flurry of guests and small gatherings marks local life. Stewart and Driggs of Zanesville stay with the Lowmans and Vesses near Guysville. Wetherell returns from Columbus with Paul Davis. Busch of Athens calls on relatives. Newman moves to Melchi’s property. A Sunday School ice cream social is planned by Mrs. James Russell’s class. The Rome Township school board met, and Mrs. George Boles celebrated her 64th birthday with neighbors including the Wimmers, Wilsons, the Laughtons, and many others. Ice cream refreshments and presents accompanied the event.

Herbert Driggs Zanesville Rome Lowman John Vess Guysville Ray Wetherell Columbus Paul Davis Dana Busch Athens Charles McBee Dewey ‘Newman Jacksonville Dewey Newman Melchi J. Biddison Avery Chalfant Carthage Herbert Burke Rome Township George Boles P. G. Wimmer Charles Wilson Addie Blegens Dorothy Carl Ogg Gyp Starkey P. G. Wetherell C. W. Townsend Fred Laughlin Nellie Newman Chales McBee Sarah Hatch George Roles Sylvia Bo

Death of Scott Wiley at Tuppers Plains Farm

Scott Wiley, former Hockingport resident, died after sun stroke Saturday evening at his home near Tuppers Plains. He was described as an honest, industrious citizen. A Sunday sermon at the Coolville Methodist church followed by plans for the Coolville Camp Ground meeting beginning August 3.

Scott Wiley Wiley Tuppers Plains Wilson Coolville E. A. Dutton Herbert

Fatal shooting after flirtation at Cleveland restaurant

In Cleveland on July 26 a would be flirtation at the Downing Restaurant ended in the death of Edward OConnell, 31, who lived in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio. Clifford Barnett, 28, of Kansas City, and Mrs Mabel Barnett, 22, held for questioning after fleeing in a Cadillac with Texas plates. The woman claims to be Barnett wife. he says he saw her yesterday afternoon. She says her husband's father is a wealthy Texas oil operator and they have been touring the East and West. He asserts the woman fired the shot.

Cleveland Mabel Barnett Downing Wuelld Avenue Edward O'Connell Geneva-on-the Lake Ohio Clifford Barnett East Sandusky Street Kansas City Texas Barnett New York

Second Robbery Proves Fatal to Aged Grocer

Kansas City Missouri July 26 M A Hedrick 72 a grocer was reported dying in a hospital today after being shot through the stomach by a bandit attempting a hold up at his store Hedrick who a month earlier stopped a robbery by firing on two negroes returned fire today but the bandit fired first and fled in a car

Kansas City Hedrick

Pope Praises U S Aid to Russians in Crisis

In Rome on July 26 a letter by Pope Pius XI commends the United States for its humanitarian response to the Russian famine. He lauds Congress for approving large sums for relief and says Americans have won global recognition for their humanity.

Rome Pius XI United States American Congress

Judge Robins Endorsed for Ohio Lieutenant Governor

The Scioto Gazette of Chillicothe endorses Judge Huston T. Robins of Chillicothe for lieutenant governor. It praises his Ross county roots, record as probate judge and Ohio General Assembly member, and calls him clean honest and capable. The Ross County Republican Executive and Central committees also back his candidacy.

Scioto Gazette Chillicothe Huston T. Robins Robins Ross County Ohio General Assembly Republicans of Ohio Judge Robins Republican Executive and Central Committees

Big Ship Takes Air Akron

The army dirigible A-41 departed Goodyear hangar at Wingfoot Lake this morning for Cook Field Dayton. It will pass Moundsville West Virginia where it turns and proceeds to Dayton without landing.

Akron Goodyear Wingfoot Lake Cook Field Dayton Moundsville W. V West Virginia

League Season Draws to Close at Mill Street Playground

The Futures lead the league with Kappa Sigma Pi close behind as the top two teams prepare for next week's championship clash. Troop two forfeited to Kappa Sigma Pi after the Junior Scouts failed to show, and other teams have forfeited lately. Final standings and prize announcements will follow the championship series.

Mill Street Kappa Sigma Pi Athens Sisson Ids Chauncey

Athens Golfers Meet Lancaster in Return Match

Thirty three members of the Athens Country Club will drive to Lancaster for a return golf match with the Lancaster Country Club Thursday. Lancaster beat Athens 58 to 31 here two weeks ago, and Athens won 30 to 15 at Lancaster last year. The Athens lineup includes Swanson, Bingman, Welfe, Clark, Gross, Chubb, Hutchinson, Forsyth, Fulton, Stickney, Howe, Sweeney, Gahm, Biddle, Bean, Covert, Gross, Johnson, Lee, Bush, Beckley, Whipple, McKinstry, Whaley, De Halliday Cline, Preston, Morton, O Blenness, Foutch, Parks, and pro Julian Blanton.

Athens Lancaster J. R B. Swanson Oscar Bingman N. J. Welfe

Yesterday's Results American Association and League Scores

In the American Association St Paul defeated Toledo 11 to 5 and Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 8 to 4 with no other games listed. In the American League St Louis triumphed over New York 8 to 0 while Chicago edged Boston 3 to 1. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0 and Philadelphia beat Cleveland 11 to 4.

National League scores feature high totals across games

New York defeated St. Louis 9 to 8 while Cincinnati led Philadelphia 15 to 11 and Chicago beat Boston 6 to 3 with Pittsburg and Brooklyn also tallying a 5 to 3 result.

New York St. Louis Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn

Baseball schedules from the American Association and leagues

The listing shows matchups across the American Association and both major leagues. Columbus visits Kansas City while Louisville plays St Paul, Toledo at Milwaukee, and Indianapolis at Minneapolis. In the American League New York heads to St Louis and Boston to Chicago among others.

American Association St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Columbus Toledo Et Louis New York Chicago Cleveland Aes OUD Washington Philadelphia American League St. Louis Boston Cleveland Detroit National League Cincinnati Pittsburg Brooklyn

Flesh found in river not human say experts

Akron coroner announced that flesh recovered from the Cuyahoga river at Ft. George, once thought to be parts of Russell Palmer, was identified as nonhuman mutton after laboratory tests. Palmer disappeared in February amid murder suspicions.

Akron C. H. Kent Cuyahoga River Ft. George Russell Palmer Palmer Kent

Exposition of Power and Mechanical Engineering in New York

A national exposition showcasing power and mechanical engineering is planned in New York City in December. The event gathers leading firms and engineers to display innovations and discuss industry progress.

New York City

Baseball Card of Big Scores Across League Play

The article recaps rapid baseball action with the Reds beating the Phillies 15 to 1 after 20 hits including homers by Daubert Harper and Wingo. Shocker shuts out the Yankees 8 to 0. Cubs rally for a 6 to 3 win over the Braves. Indians sweep Athletics 11 to 4. Dodgers lose to Pirates 5 to 1 as Cobb stars for Detroit in 8 to 5 win over Washington. White Sox top Red Sox 3 to 1 behind Blanken ship.

Reds Phillies Daubert Harper Wingo Cobb Tiger Washington Johnson Sisler

Modern athlete equals baseball great Amos Rusie says George Sisler ranks with the best

Amos Rusie, the old timer, rates George Sisler among the greatest in baseball history. He notes Sisler’s versatility and quick recognition of plays, praising his hitting after the 400 mark and ability to cover multiple positions. Rusie compares eras, saying the game’s core strategies remain, with speed and execution similar to early stars.

Amos Rusie George Sisler Lee Fohl Browns Rusie Sisler Pop Anosa Roger Connor Dan Brouthers Tucker Tenny Boston Sam Thompson Ed Delahanty Nap Lajoie Bill Lange Babe Ruth Bob Meusel Harry Heisman Rosie Lajoie Anson Thompson Keeler McGraw

Yesterday's Home Runs in the Major Leagues

Season totals for the major leagues with yesterday's home run entries for players Daubert Young vais Wrightstone Harper Williams Shanks and team totals for Cincinnati New York Philadelphia St Louis Washington. League totals listed.

Daubert Cincinnati Young New York Vais Wings Wrightstone Philadelphia Harper Williams St. Louis Shanks Washington

Hutchison Sets Open Qualifying Record at Sandwich

Jock Hutchison, defending British Open champion, shot a 71 in the qualifying round at Sandwich England, establishing a course record for a professional.

British Oven Jock Hutchison Sandwich England

Empire City Yonkers racing meeting leads today's calendar

Racing at Yonkers hosts Empire City Racing Association while Kenilworth Jockey Club races at Windsor. Trotting Grand Circuit in Columbus and golf events in Dieppe and St Andrews highlight a busy schedule. Yachting regatta in Seattle and Rumson polo tournament also listed. Boxing card Billy Miske versus Bob Martin in St Paul over ten rounds.

Empire City Racing Association Yonkers Kenilworth Jockey Club Windsor Columbuss Dieppe St. Andrews Pacific International Yachting Association Seattle Rumson Country Club Rumson N. J Michigan Muskegon Billy Miske Bob Martin St. Paul

Two Newcomers Boost Fanning Beaters Pitching Staff

Ty Cobb adds Roy Moore and Sam Hyman to the Fanning Bee rotation. Hyman, a college star, and Moore, sidelined by poor form with the Athletics, are gambles to revive a struggling mound corps. Moore, born in Austin Texas on October 26 1898, has a 10 win season past despite recent failures.

Ty Cobb Tisers Roy Moore Sam Hyman Hyman Dan Howley Jungaleers Ty Moore Moore Athletics Connie Mack Roy Olst Mackmen Waco Texas Austin

Leonard Tendler Bout Sets Lightweight Title Clash

Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler trained to 134 pounds for a 12 round title fight in Jersey City tomorrow night. Tendler's manager seeks a rule exception allowing hits with both hands free, a rare request under boxing code. In Cairo Syria unrest follows news of the League of Nations mandate ratification, leaving troops dead.

New York Benny Leonard Lew Tendler Jersey City Phil Glassman Tendler Harry Ertle Cairo Egypt Syria League of Nations

Baseball Gossip Across Leagues Highlights Independent Moves

Grand Rapids leads the Central League with strong hitting as Eastern League players jump to independent ball in the Midwest. Hopkinsville under Art Wilson wins 16 of 20, Joplin tops Western Association first half, Fort Worth leads Texas League early. Cantillon decries Fargo support in the Dakota League. Duke Riley signs with Brantford Michigan Ontario League. Ty Cobb ships talent to Augusta in the South Atlantic League.

Grand Rapids Middle West Hopkinsville Art Wilson Joplin Fort Worth Mike Cantillon Dakota League Fargo Duke Riley American Association Brantford Ty Cobb Detroit Augusta

Leading Major League Shitters and Player Standings

Fragmented OCR listing baseball players with team affiliations and partial batting figures. Names include Sigler St Louis, Speaker Cleveland, Heisman Detroit, Bassler Detroit, Hornaby St Louis, Hollacher Chicago, Grimes Chicago, Daubert Cincinnati, Bigbee Pittsburgh. No clear article context or dates.

Sigler St. Louis Speaker Cleveland Heisman Detroit Bassler Hornaby St.Louis Hollacher Chicago Grimes C.ies Daubert Cincinnati Bigbee Pittsburg

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Levila Kiwaniang Stewart Hockingport London British Chess Federation Beasley Bib” Falk Bib Falk Joe Jackson White Sox Rand Flirting Eanne Maoher Pope America Robbins Lesh A. A. Hurler Flarry Weaver Harry Weaver Indianapolis American Association Weaver Giants Fred Toney Cardinals Mueller Rawlings Shocker Yankees Cubs Braves Indians Morton Macks Dodgers Flatbush Pirates Blankenship Red Sox Jack Keene Orioles Norman E. Brown the Messenger Printers Co Forcible Printers Lawhead Fisk Eyiautnas Mwhenry & Sisler Wooltex S. Court St
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