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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1921

Page

2

Coolville Bears edge Reedville 7 6 in close game

Coolville Bears beat Reedville 7 to 6 on nine hits led by Foster Swearingen for Coolville while Reedville’s Bogart allowed four Coolville runs and Kibble Smith Howard Coleman led Reedville with timely hits. A late trap by Swearingen sealed the win before a large home crowd. Next Sunday Coolville hosts another club as manager Wolf considers opponents.

Coolville Kibble Smith Mills Foster Bliss Harry Harry Coleman Swearingen Chandler Bogart Reedville Howard Coleman Jogart Caldwell Bears Wolf Guysville

Pirates Grab Lead With Ninth Inning Run

Yesterday George Cutshaw delivered a ninth inning single driving in the go ahead run as the Pirates defeated the Giants 6 to 4, placing Pittsburgh back atop the standings.

George Cutshaw Pirate Giants Pirates Bohne Reds Scott Braves Reuther Robins Cubs Caldwell Red Sox Indians Dixie Davis Yankees Browns Cobb Davis Blue Dugan Tigers Athletics Cardinals Phillies Washington White Sox

Broadwell Dominates Canaanville In 18 To 5 Varsity Win

Broadwell defeated Canaanville 18 to 5 in a hard hitting game. Staley pitched well with 15 strikeouts and four hits allowed. Snyder surrendered 20 safeties as Christman and White delivered strong hitting. Broadwell challenges any Athens county team and invites scheduling through Carl Ogg in Broadwell Ohio.

Broadwell Canaanville Staley Snyder Christman White Athens County Coolville Carl Ogg Ohio

Chauncey Triumphs In Season Opener At Sugar Creek

Chauncey opened its season with an 18 to 7 victory over Poston in a Hocking Valley League game played on the new Sugar Creek lot. Love pitched well for Chauncey as Marion Coon hit three two base hits and Glen Hutchinson Tom Parfitt and Ernest Watkins contributed offensively.

Chauncey Poston Sugar Creek Love Marion Coon Glen Hutchinson Tom Parfitt Ernest Watkins

Albany visitors and local residents counted on weekend

Carpenter Armstead Mace and wife Mrs Rebecca McWhorter and Mrs A D Morrison visited Albany Saturday. Miss Pearl Cottrell from Athens high school spent the weekend at home. Miss Reva Dennison of Salem was the guest of W Cottrell and family. Elden one ype a eighth grade oratdetes from this place. Tom Wood recently erected a monument to his wife's grave in the School Lot cemetery. Mrs Rhoda Forrest of West Scip io was weekend guest of sister Mrs Lilah Dudgeon. O W Caster and wife and Mrs Lucinda Wilson were Sunday visitors of Welson Weyand and family. Earl Caster of Albany was Sunday guest of Carl Ogdin and family. Guy Corby had his house painted last week. Carl Carsey and wife of the Athens State Hospital were weekend guests of London Marcum and family. The wolf has got after the newer sweat lodge and its membership is decreasing daily.

Armstead Mace Rebecca McWhorter A. D. Morrison Albany Pearl Cottrell Athens High School Reva Dennison Salem W. C. Cottrell Elden Tom Wood Rhoda Forrest West Scipio Lilah Dudgeon O. W. Caster Lucinda Wilson Welson Weyand and Earl Caster Carl Ogdin Guy C. Gorby Carl Carsey Athens State Hospital London Marcum Wolf

Chauncey Shines in Promising Play Ahead

A brief report notes Chauncey played a great game and appears ready for upcoming matchups, with strong form suggesting further impact in future contests.

Floodwood Team Suffers Losses in Plains Bout and Amesville Rout

Floodwood fell 7 to 0 to The Plains as Bresnen dazzled with two hits allowed while Russel showed grit despite nine errors. Sunday Floodwood defeated Amesville 16 to 6 after reeling Linscott, with Sim mons and Jago combining for seven hits. Next, Floodwood hosts Sugar Creek on June 11 and Hollister’s bunch arrives June 12.

Floodwood the Plains Bresnen Dupler Ghortstop Russel Amesville Linscott Strode Simmons Jago Sugar Creek Poston Hollister Bunch

Frenchman Now Hitting Em Hard Says Boss

Henry L. Farrell reports from Manhasset on June 7 that Francios Descamps, manager of Dempsey’s French rival Carponshay, predicts a decisive fight. Descamps, in rare jovial mood, cites luck and strategy as Georges dominates the ring, sending Joe Jeanette to the floor as Dempsey’s chance looms.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Manhasset L. L Dempsey Carponshay Francios Descamps Descamps Georges Joe Jeanette

Benny Leonard Wins Narrowly Over Fansas in 12 Rounds

Benny Leonard secured a close decision over Rocky Fansas of Buffalo in a 12 round championship bout at the Harrison New Jersey ballpark last night. The victory was not convincing and reflected a tough showing by the champion.

Benny New York Benny Leonard Rocky Fansas Buffalo Harrison, N. J

Yesterday's Results In Major League Baseball

The American League saw Boston defeat Cleveland 7 to 6. St Louis beat New York 5 to 1. Detroit topped Philadelphia 12 to 8 while Washington beat Chicago 10 to 7.

Boston Cleveland St. Louis New York Detroit Philadelphia Washington Chicago

National League Scores Reported Across Contests

Pittsburg defeated New York 5 to 4 while Boston beat Cincinnati 6 to 1. Brooklyn crushed Chicago 7 to 4 and St. Louis routed Philadelphia 11 to 0. The results reflect a day of varied outcomes across the league.

Pittsburg New York Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia

Baseball Scores From American Association Spreads

The tally lists multiple games with results: Minneapolis 10 over Toledo 9, Milwaukee 3 over Louisville 0, Kansas City 5 over Indianapolis 2, and Columbus 4 over St. Paul 3. Compact rundown of scores from the league action.

American Association Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul

Clyde Battin Wins Athens High All Rounder Title

Clyde Battin, a junior at Athens High, won the best all round athlete title at a Monday playground contest. He led in events including the 100 yard dash high jump shot put broad jump half mile and baseball throw with 470 points. Hughes and E Sharp tied for third with 260 each. Senior night Wednesday will award a prize in his honor.

Clyde Battin Athens High School Battin H. Wise Kesler Hughes Dew Moward E. Sharp 3Oe K. Wilcox Gandee Ale Battin Howard

English inventor patents floor recess aisle lighting

An English inventor proposes a method to illuminate theatre aisles using floor recesses covered by translucent glass that lights without affecting the darkened stage area.

Supreme Court Declines Review of Wheat Bran Case

The case of Ike Applebaum of St. Clair County Illinois was before the Supreme Court on Monday. He was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $1000 for possessing six sacks of wheat bran. The court held it had no authority to review the lower court ruling.

Washington Jean Valjean Supreme Court Ike Applebaum St. Clair County Illinois

Ohio University Honors Professor Treadley With Gold Headed Cane

At a regular faculty meeting Ohio University presented Professor Frederick Treadley a gold headed cane inscribed Frater ave et vale with the years 1902 1921 marking his teaching span. Professor C L Martzolff praised his work and the affection of students and colleagues. Treadley expressed deep gratitude as he prepares to retire at semester’s end.

Ohio University Frederick Treadley Jotot SY. Troudley C. L. Martzolff Professor Treadley Ohio Professor Martzolff

Shortest June Grand Jury Session in Years

Session opens in Columbus Ohio with the June term of the federal grand jury convening. Assistant U S District Attorney Ford reports only 15 cases will be considered.

Columbus, CO U. S Ford

French chemists patent dry color textile dyeing method

French chemists patent a method for dyeing textiles using dry colors with an electric component playing a key role in the process.

Flood Danger Recedes After Platte River Rise in Denver

Denver reports danger from the Platte River flooding has passed as water receded early today. Some railway tracks and nearby property were submerged but overall damage was limited.

Denver Colo Platte River

Teaching teachers to teach world to play in Cleveland

Rowland Haynes directs a course in playground and recreation training offered by the Cleveland School of Education this summer. The program opens with registrations at Western Reserve University on June 20 and invites 10,000 college men and women in the campaign to enroll.

Cleveland, O Rowland Haynes Haynes Cleveland Recreation Council Cleveland School of Education Western Reserve University Camin

Ah did dog that can't be taught new tricks isn't much of a dog

The text presents a reflective comment on an unreformable dog described as unteachable and lacking notable qualities. It conveys a humorous if blunt judgment rather than a clear news event or report.

Two Men Die by Poison Route in Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio on June 7 two men killed themselves using carbolic acid. Frank Bush age 43 shouted I will not see you again before drinking the poison and dying in a hospital. Charles Palmer age 28 was found dead in bed after being estranged from his wife.

Youngstown Frank Bush Charles Palmer

Wire bracket aids hands free flashlight use

A Pennsylvanian inventor develops a wire bracket to hold a flashlight on a son's arm, freeing both hands for work. The device clamps around the arm and secures the light in place for convenient illumination.

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