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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
2
Benny Leonard lightweight champion faces Rocky Kansas in a 12 round no decision fight at Harrison park Newark tonight. Promoters report heavy betting on Kansas to win the contest as fans watch the scoreboard.
The era page notes the Robins defeated the Cubs 5 to 3 behind Vaughn, Haines faltered in the ninth until Lehrdell saved the game with two strikeouts. The Cardinals beat the Phillies 4 to 3, Rixey starred for the Reds in a 6 to 0 win over the Braves. Walter Johnson had four hits in five trips as the Senators topped the White Sox 9 to 2.
In the American League New York defeated St Louis 6 to 4 and Washington beat Chicago 9 to 2. The National League saw Brooklyn prevail 6 to 3 over Chicago while St Louis beat Philadelphia 7 to 4 and Cincinnati dethroned Boston 6 to 0. In the American Association Toledo edged Minneapolis 4 to 3 in twelve innings and Louisville won 10 to 7 over Milwaukee with St Paul 4 Columbus 3 and Indianapolis 4 Kansas City 1.
Mile. Sussanne Lengelene defeated American Mollie Bjorstadt Mallory 6 2, 6 3 to remain the world's hard court champion. The June Paris result confirms Lengelene's top status amid the rivalry for the title.
Berlin reports from Hanover detail a private skat circle where the field marshal expressed if war had followed his plan it would have ended sooner. He said he foresaw Verdun’s outcome and later events, contrasting his cautions with Ludendorff whom he found less soldierly.
Manager Paul Kaler’s Athens Pirates fell to Logan 10-3 on Saturday and lost 4-2 to Mc Arthur on Sunday. Kaler plans to take the team into the upper valley for next weekend’s games.
The Supreme Court, in its last meeting until October, may decide on the validity of interstate rate increases ordered by the I C C. Forty two states contend the move infringes state rights over rates. A ruling for the states would nullify last August increases including the fifty percent Pullman surcharge and higher baggage, freight, milk and cream rates.
Ohio University nears the end of a hard season with games set for Marietta this weekend and matches at Ohio Wesleyan and Wooster on Monday and Tuesday. The alumni game at home on Wednesday marks the last event of the season.
Joseph Sabo of Sugar Creek and Catherine Mesaros of Millfield are linked to a home matter involving Father BH 8 Berry. The notice names both individuals connected to the case and hints at a local dispute or investigation.
Thirty eight graduates attended the baccalaureate service at Ewing Hall with Rev. A C Hacke of Ohio University delivering the sermon on seeking first the kingdom of God. Nora Altwater sang a solo and the girls chorus led by Miss Garber performed. The week continues with Ohio Field alumni game, alumni banquet, class day, senior play Kingdom of Hearts Content and Thursday graduation exercises.
Three Athens High School teachers Coach A B Mackie Harold J Paul and Harold Mardis will depart after school closes for graduate study A B Mackie and Harold Mardis will study economics and science at Columbia University while Harold J Paul will attend the University of Wisconsin for graduate work in manual training.
Governor Davis to ask Assistant Prosecutor Cassidy to appeal to President Obregon of Mexico to extradite Dominic Beningo and Charles Coletti for the Sly Fanner payroll robbery murders. Cleveland police probe funds raised by friends of the fugitives to oppose extradition while detectives report the arrests of Beningo and Coletti in Mexico last week.
Constructor Fred Beckler advances a paving project just north of Nelsonville. Curbing and bridges are nearly finished, bricks on the ground, rock quarried for foundation, and sub-base being rolled. With decent weather, the job should end sooner than typical county projects. Beckler leads a strong crew.
The country club remained a busy social hub as a bright cool Sunday drew many golfers and visitors, keeping the grounds busy throughout the day.
In Cleveland on June 6 officials announced the two year old murder of Daniel Kaber, Lakewood publisher, has been solved by a confession from Mrs. Eva Catherine Kaber’s mother, Mrs. J A Brickel. The confession details a conspiracy with three women and a third actor who killed Kaber and staged a burglary with silverware and rugs to mislead investigators.
A National Geographic bulletin notes Monaco's wealth stems from the sea via the Sea Bathing Society and the Societe des Bains de Mer casino. It explains Monaco's unique status with its own flag, stamps, and currency, and clarifies bathing areas in Condamine.
The season of commencement opens in Athens with public schools finishing their year. Athens and John Hancock high schools host their final exercises as Ohio University enters its last week starting Sunday, June 12.
After Vaughn Haines death, Ohio University restricts girls from using the Hocking River. Despite the ban, several city youths continue to bathe at South Bridge, drawing attention to the rising popularity of river bathing.
Plans were filed to form a bank owned and controlled by union labor in Sandusky Ohio. The bank would have $100000 capital and $10000 surplus with nearly half the stock subscribed. If established it will be one of the few union controlled banks in Ohio.
In Columbus Ohio on June 6 heads of county normal schools met state superintendent Vernon M Riegel to debate granting full credit in state normals to county graduates who finished before this spring Riegel said that issue would be reconsidered during next weeks conference with county superintendents amid talks on next years education policies and school legislation
A brief observation notes a shift in social resilience among women, suggesting greater ease with handling criticism and public scrutiny compared with past generations. The remark frames ongoing changes in gender norms and social behavior.
Short services were conducted for 76 year old Mrs. Alice Hambel by Rev Dabritz in Chauncey before her burial beside her husband in Mountsville. She leaves nine children including Mrs Tucker Mrs Goodrich and Mrs Roker and sons Charles Pearl Edward George Lawrence and others. She had lived with Mr and Mrs Tucker since her husband died.
Spoke Sunday evening at the local Methodist church Miss Helen Bernard gave an interesting talk on Earnestness Her subject and message drew attention as she announced she will sail August first for Central America as a missionary from the same church.
The Ladies of the Missionary Society convened for a church gathering noting upcoming outreach efforts and funds for local missions. Attendance highlighted regular members and a focus on community service.
Members of the Society of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Clarence Butts home on High Street for an important meeting and officer election. All women of the church are urged to attend.
An important meeting of Radcliff Chautauqua guarantors is set for Chauncey this month at the mayor's office Tuesday evening. The advance man will attend to finalize arrangements, with a further announcement to follow.
Mrs. John Loper of Chauncey was taken to a Columbus hospital Saturday for a probable surgical operation. She has been in poor health for some time and was accompanied by her husband.
Sunday proved a fine motoring day with many parties and high gasoline use in Athens County. Cars were seen traveling through Athens from all parts of the county as vehicles crowded the roads.
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