Standings notes for major leagues and associations
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 29 wins 14 losses. New York 24 17, Detroit 6 24, Washington 2 21, St. Louis 17 20, Chicago 17 28, Philadelphia 27 9? plus other teams. National League standings list Pittsburgh 29 11, New York 29 14, Brooklyn 22 22, Boston 19 20, St. Louis 17 20, Chicago 16 21, Philadelphia 14 26, Cincinnati 15 28. American Association table includes Indianapolis 20 16, Kansas City 21 17, St. Paul 20 18, Louisville 20 19, Minneapolis 17 18, Toledo 19 22.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Boston
Ore
Oreee Ore
American Association Club
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Eevee Eweton
Louisville Srewdeee
Minneapolis
Toledo
Washington
Rooklyn
Iteburg
Cincinnati
Baseball scoreboard snapshot and scattered results
Scores show multiple games with Boston 6 2, Philadelphia 3 3, Washington 8 New York 7. Giants beat Phillies 9 2 and 8 8, Robins beat Braves 4 0, Cubs bat Pirates 4 2 in ninth. Yanks 8 7 end, Sox split with Pathetics 6 3 and 3 2. Dave Bancroft homer cycle highlighted.
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Phillies
Kelly
Jimmy Johnston
Robins
Braves
Cubs
Pirates
Reds
Heinie Groh
Washington
Yanks
Red Sox
Sox
Memorial Day social notes from Floodwood and area
Floodwood and nearby towns hosted relatives from Columbus Athens Murray City Nelsonville and The Plains over Memorial Day weekend. Local baseball saw Floodwood tie for first after a forfeit and a shutout win with strong pitching by Russell and Haddox.
Plains Team Set to Visit for Saturday June 4 Game
The Plains boys travel here for a Saturday contest promising a strong showing. They claim a commanding lead and vow to take the home squad into camp in this upcoming meeting.
Social visits and family guests in Athens area
Torch Miss Florence Bingman of Athens spent over Sunday here as guest of Miss Alma Mowery. Miss Addie Palmer of Little Hocking visited Saturday afternoon. Elias Wilson joined Charles Tucker and family for Sunday. Miss Mabel Dewees of Athens visits her parents. The Dewees and Watson families hosted Delmar Watson of Belpre. Clifford Bean and Francis of Athens visited A B Bean’s home. Clyde Webster of Glouster spent over Sunday with Isaac Webster. Mr and Mrs Job Moore of Frost were guests of S I Baker. Mary Scarlett and son journeyed to Lafayette Ind for extended visit with Howard Dewees. Mrs Thomas Dunfee conducted business at Parkersburg. Helen Scarlett stayed with cousin Lacy Coleman. A A Blackburn visited relatives in Columbus. Guy Secoy of Ohio University spent over Sunday and Decoration Day in town. John McLaughlin hosted by sister Mary Warren of Frost. Memorial services attended in Coolville. Charles Tucker’s children remain home with mumps. Brown of Lafayette Ind visits J and Mrs G W Dewees.
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Athens
G. W. Dewees
Arthur Watson
Delmar Watson
Belpre
Clifford Bean
Gon. Francis
A. B. Bean
Clyde Webster
Glouster
Isaac Webster
Naylor
Foss Wells
Parkersburg
Johnson
Buckley
Joé Kearn
Ethel
Jessie
Gladys Parker
FE. K. Parker
Ralph Gunnel
Mr. Messenger
Spencer
W. Va
Julian Adams
George
Harry Parker
Coolville
Nat
M. E
F. M. Medley
Bellaire
Bradley
Manz
Schilling
Hoffman
Ohio dry holiday shows limited progress in prohibition drive
Ohio prohibition commissioner Don W. Parker said the promised dry holiday has produced limited results as federal agents depart. He noted seepage from the Great Lakes and Ohio River keeps conditions poor, but several towns including Nelsonville Warren Zanesville New Philadelphia Cambridge and Cleveland show tightening liquor controls after workers visited sixty towns in thirty counties. He cited ongoing rum running from Canada and Pittsburgh and warned a vigorous town-by-town examination is forthcoming.
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Ohio
Don W. Parker
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Parker
State Prohibition Department
Nelsonville
Warren
Zanesville
New Philadelphia
Cambridge
Cleveland
Canton
Akron
Canada
Pittsburg
Boy 11 Stands Trial for Bennie Slavin Death in Knox Court
In Knox Indiana eleven year old Cecil Burke goes on trial for the murder of seven year old Bennie Slavin. Cecil claims Bennie shot himself accidentally while witnesses say Cecil held the gun when the shot rang out. The courtroom draws a large crowd of Cecil and Bennie’s siblings and neighbors as debate over punishment unfolds. The state seeks confinement in a children’s home if convicted.
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Cecil
Bennie
Cross Roads
Harding weighs naval disarmament plans at Annapolis
President Harding weighed questions about naval disarmament proposals during a June 2 visit to the Annapolis naval academy as he traveled.
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Washington
Harding
Annapolis Naval Academy
George Kelly A New Home Run Sensation In Giants Lineup
George Kelly emerges as a new home run sensation with a strikingly different bat style from Babe Ruth. While Ruth uses a long arm swing, Kelly relies on precise timing and strong wrists, snapping the bat with sharp leverage to launch drives.
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Geo. Kelly
Ruth
George Kelly
Babe Ruth
Babe
Kelly
Memorial Day notes and visits in Hockingport community
The week in Hockingport features guests from Clay and Parkersburg including Mr. and Mrs. Barber and Miss Clara Wells. Memorial Day visits from Mrs. Munchmeyer and others, changes in church schedule, and local travels. Several residents listed as visiting, with notes on sickness and upcoming quarterly meeting June 4 and 5.
When a Man Poses as Authority on Any Subject
A remark on the limits of self styled experts. The piece suggests that a man who adopts an authoritative stance on a topic loses practical usefulness and relevance. It underscores skepticism toward pretended expertise.
Famous Negro Editor Is Dead
Ralph W. Tyler 52, editor and manager of the Cleveland Advocate, a major black publication, died in Columbus after serving as navy auditor under Taft and Roosevelt.
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Columbus
Ralph W. Tyler
United States Navy
Taft
Roosevelt
Tyler
Cleveland Advocate
Connecticut Legislature Rushes Bigamy Statute Amendment
Last minute efforts in Hartford aimed to pass a bill amending the bigamy statute to shield Connecticut’s name from a bigamy scandal. Lawmakers pressed for rapid action amid mounting pressure and public scrutiny.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Regular Kiwanis Meet in Athens Announces Inaugural Session
The Athens Kiwanis Club names Friday at 6 80 P M for its first regular gathering. A noon meeting tradition gives way to orientation by the house committee. A program of two minute toasts covers Why Athens needs Kiwanis and Kiwanis cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and other topics. Many individuals are listed as enrolled Kiwanians and more invites await consideration. Membership relies on invitation and classification limits, with two members per occupation until roster saturation. Enthusiasm runs high among younger business leaders preparing for upcoming club activities.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
House Committee
Athens
Kiwanis
John R. Lastro
Milton D
Karl M. Barth
C. E. Stailey
Wm. B. Bartels
Merrill Kerr
Fred S. Wheaton
W. W. Lee
L. G. Bean
Chas. A. Cornwell
C. D. Stewart
Ned J. Wolfe
Chas. T. Moore
E. C. Woodworth
Wm. R. Cale
Homer
C .F. Lender
Club as Medium for fuller self expression in Athens business
Mr. Lender notes clubs provide fuller self expression in Athens business affairs. The Friday meeting will be held in the college cafeteria with catering arrangements modeled on the Chamber of Commerce forum.
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Athens Business World
Lender
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Rural road plan to boost Athens trade via limestone pike
A citizen urges Athens officials to build a five mile limestone road from Federal Creek to the Amesville Sharpsburg pike. The plan aims to connect farms to Athens year round, boost trade for Morgan County, and provide a scenic auto route from Athens through Federal Creek valley. The writer notes past railroad priority and calls on commissioners to consider the project despite tax concerns.
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Messenger
the Messenger
Athens
Federal Creek
Marietta
Amesville
Sharpsburg
Carlos Henry
Morgan County
Hocking
Federal
City Charter Beaten in Canton Voters Reject Measure
Canton voters approved by 6811 to 3218 the charter form of city government with about 30 percent turnout. The final results show the charter defeated by a wide margin.
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Canton
Chiropractor Averts Mental Institution After Child Recovery
A 13 year old Mahopac girl bedridden by a recess incident improved after three treatments by Dr C R Johnson Peeksill chiropractor who had gained attention for curing sleeping sickness Doctors and distraught mother had considered asylum placement but the girl slept well ate normally and expressed thanks while showing the physician her toys and roses in Peekskill New York on April 9 1921.
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Mary Kelly
Mahopac
Bobbie
C. R. Johnson
Johnson
New Governor General Appointment Soon
Montreal June 2 Official announcement of General Byng named governor general of Canada to succeed the Duke of Nevonthshire may come within days according to private advices received here today.
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Montreal
Que
General Byng
Canada
Duke of Nevonshire
Ohio Lost 6 093 Men In World War
Ohio reported 6 093 soldiers lost from all causes in World War I between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918 according to Adjutant General Florence announced today.
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Ohio
Columbus
Florence
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