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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1921

Page

2

Baseball Scores From Early American Leagues

Summary of multiple game results across the American Association and National and American Leagues. Teams such as Minneapolis, Toledo, Milwaukee, Louisville, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Boston, Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and others posted various win losses with scores listed beside each matchup. Highlights include St. Louis 9 Philadelphia 2 and New York 6 St. Louis 0 in American League play.

American Association Pet Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Ne O Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis Eer St. Paul Columbus Paladute Eeee Eesee New York Boston Eeweeer Brooklyn Ossseaees St. Louis Chicago Ereerer Eee Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Reereere New York Osceeee Washington Detroit Eve Erenenee Boston Chicago Kansas City- Indianapolis Iain Pittsburg Brooklyn Cleveland Indianapolis

City Matchups Stir Early 20th Century Board

Rival teams listed in a historic schedule show Minneapolis versus Toledo, Kansas City against Indianapolis, Milwaukee versus Louisville, New York facing Cincinnati, Boston meeting Pittsburg, Philadelphia playing Chicago, Brooklyn clashing with St. Louis, Cleveland at Boston, Chicago against Washington, St. Louis versus New York, and Detroit versus Philadelphia.

Dope on Major League Race Dope on Major League Race

Major league pennant races in both leagues are tightly contested with Pittsburg leading the National League and Cleveland top in the American League at 60–34. The Giants and Yankees trail by a few games, while pitching, defense, and a hoped-for trade for Lee Meadows shape each club’s chances. Cleveland rides a fighting spirit amid injuries and setbacks to stay ahead in the American League.

Henry SL. Farrell United Press New York Pittsburg Cleveland Giants Yankees Pirate Pirates McGraw Nurler Lee Meadows Phils Indians

Soap trade with Latin America shapes peaceful solution

Washington notes the United States dominates Latin American soap exports. In 1920 about 74 million pounds of soap went to the region, worth 7.976 million dollars plus 2.645 million of toilet soaps. Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Panama are key buyers, highlighting potential to expand cargo with local production and Latin American oils while reducing reliance on Oriental supplies.

Washington Mexico United States Cuba Haiti Dominican Republic Panama Costa Rica United Kingdom Canada Western Hemisphere Japan Oriental Competitio

Yesterday's Scoreboard Returns: Graney Drives Nine Run Heroics

Yesterday's scores feature Jack Graney scoring from first on a ninth inning single to lift the Indians past the Red Sox five to four. Other results include the Yankees routing the Browns six to zero and the Giants rallying with four runs in the ninth to edge the Pirates six to four. The Braves lost despite better baserunning to the Reds two to one, while the Robins beat the Cubs three to two and the Senators rallied to eight five over the White Sox. Ty Cobb returned and the Tigers beat the Athletics nine to two.

Jack Graney Red Sox Hoyt Browns Yankees Giants Pirates Braves Reds Cadore Oobetters Cheeves Robins Cubs Jess Haines Phils Cards Shanks Milan Senators White Sox Ty Cobb Tigers Athletics

Rauch and Whaley Lead In Athens Gun Club Shoot

The Athens Gun Club hosted a back in action shoot with eleven competitors from Nelsonville and the State Hospital. I X Rauch led with top scores at 100 and 50 yard events, followed by A E Whaley and other local shooters as results show a competitive return to form.

Athens Nelsonville State Hospital Rauch Joe Imderreidem J. A. Dye Dr. H. C. Clark

Rankin Family Hosts Portsmouth Visitor and Gala Circle

Mr and Mrs Abe Rankin received the sister and children from Portsmouth as guests. Miss Jennie Ruth, recently operated on in Columbus, is back home. A local contingent attended the John Robinson circus in Athens. Lewis Sanders broke his nose in a Wednesday baseball game. Mrs John Brewer hosted the Needle Club with members including Mrs R F Totman Mrs Dan Fulton Mrs Earl Downey Mrs Herbert Mingus Miss Mary Evans and the hostess. Guests included Mrs Viola Foutch of Athens and Miss Florence and Alice Brewer. A light lunch of cake lemon ice and iced tea followed.

Abe Rankin Portsmouth Jennie Ruth Columbus John Robinson Athens Lewis Sanders John Brewer Needle Club R. F. Totman Dan Fulton Earl Downey Herbert Mingus Mary Evans Viola Foutch Brewer Florence Alice Brewer L. E. Thompson Mr. Thompson George Nagle Clifford Thompson Walter and Wilber Mary Bulah S. R. Andrews John Bulah John Glouster John Collins Edward Frily Josephine Tompson Mabel Edna Elizabeth Catherine Mason Grace Messel Nelsonville Jess Tompson Roy Ayers Canaonville Albert Norris Allen Chadwell Orris Ray Mary Etta Hiram Mingus Ruth Eugene Chadwell Arthur Robert Karl Edward Dorothy Phyllis Irene Ronald Charles Robinett Chauncey W. M. Secoy Lancaster Elmer Poling Floyd McDaniel Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Beatrice Fulton Wm. Bower Frank Shirkey Hollister Lécla Lindsey Buchtel Evelyn Poling Loretta Sharpsburg A. Gifford Lucille McKee Misa Audrey Pitzer

Sunday School Convention Planned for Athens County

Arthur T. Arnold urges Athens county Sunday schools to organize. A temporary committee chaired by Dr. S. K. Mardis will arrange a County Convention and Teachers Institute on October 14 and 15 with sessions, invites four delegates per school, and extra delegates for larger enrollments. Communications to E. E. Fair.

Arthur T. Arnold Ohio Sunday School Association Athens County Hacke Teachers’ Institute S. K. Mardis E. E E. E. Fair Athens Ohio

Chickens on U S Farms 1920 Rise Over 1910 Figures

The 1920 census reports 359 537 385 chickens on United States farms as of January 1 1920, with 79 196 426 more than 1910 after adjusting for enumeration date shifts. States with largest stocks include Iowa Illinois Missouri Ohio and Texas. Egg production in 1919 reached 1 656 267 200 dozen, up 5 2 percent from 1909, while 473 923 935 chickens were raised in 1919 up 2 9 percent from 1909.

Washington United States Iowa Illinois Missouri Ohio Texas

Athens County Education Reform Calls for Better Policy

Pi Elsa Forum urges improved school management and fiscal discipline in Athens County. It cites wasted funds under the new school code, calls on the county board and superintendent to enforce attendance rules, coordinate pupil placements, and provide transportation where needed, to raise overall educational outcomes.

Athens County County Board of Education Laws of Ohio Board of Education Harvard Yale

Greatest Harvard track star Gourdin ends college career

Edward O. Gourdin, renowned Harvard track athlete, ends his college career in a blaze of glory. At Harvard Stadium he set a world road jump record of 25 feet 3 inches, surpassing Peter O Connors 24 feet 11 and a half inches set in 1901.

Edward O. Gourdin Harvard Harvard Stadium Gourdin Peter O’connor Ireland

Millfield Social Gathering Celebrates Mr Thompson’s 50th

A large summer gathering at Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thompson’s home celebrated Mr. Thompson’s 50th birthday with a lawn picnic. Attendees included families from Athens Glouster Nelsonville Canonville Columbus and surrounding towns.

Relief of House Shortage To Lead Ohio Convention

Relief of Ohio housing shortage will be the main topic at the Ohio Building Association league convention at Cedar Point August 23 to 25. Secretary Herbert Hoover is asked to attend and present figures on the shortage and relief remedies. Financial institutions with over 500 million dollars in assets will be represented to decide relief strategies.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Building Association League Cedar Point Herbert C. Hoover Hoover James A. Devine League

Bassett Baptist Church Sunday Services Listed

Sunday school at 1 30 P M followed by a preaching service at 2 30 P M at Bassett Baptist Church on Sunday July 311 with the schedule printed for attendees.

Bassett Baptist

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