Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

2

French Idol Georges Carpentier Resumes Training Routine

In Manhasset the boxer Georges Carpentier returns to training after two days rest and a weekend garden fete. He appeared in better condition and is set for strenuous sessions behind the secrecy of the local training farm. The event supported the Italian babies' milk fund with a gold set presented for his baby daughter. Francois Descamps accompanied him to the fete.

Manhassett Georges Carpentier Georges Carpentier Nacanalize Francois Descamps Toa

Groh Rejoins Reds After Holdout Change of Heart

Cincinnati June 13 Heinie Groh baseballs most famous holdout practiced with the Reds Sunday after declaring he would not play again. He stayed on the bench in uniform for the Brooklyn game and said he would stay with Cincinnati from now on. Groh did not receive back pay for the season.

Cincinnati Heinie Groh Brooklyn Reds

Dempsey Suspends Training Over Bad Eye

Jack Dempsey's training halted by manager Jack Kearns in Atlantic City on orders to rest the eye injury. The camp will close to the public and only light activity such as long walks may occur before Wednesday. Rumors swirl as experts weigh whether returning to boxing is prudent.

Henrys Farrell United Press Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Kearns Dempsey Jack Pubey Mige Ptae ’Brien Eavy Nae Tae

College Teams Clash in Mixed Results Across Games

Delaware College toppled the University of California 10 to 2 while Yale defeated Princeton 4 to 2. California rallied for a nine run frame and five in the tenth to beat Pennsylvania 8 to ? The Cubs snapped a losing streak with a win over the Braves. The University of Chicago lost 1 to 0 in Tokio. St. Louis Cards collected four singles in four plate appearances.

St. Louis Delaware College University of California Cubs Braves Yale Princeton Pennsylvania

Baseball Roundup Highlights Boisterous Games

Yesterday's main events include Ty Cole mediating a confrontation as the Tigers lost to the Yanks 12 to 8 with 21 hits and Babe Ruth hitting his 19th homer. The Senators defeated the Indians 10 to 3 while the Cardinals beat the Giants 8 to 4 for their ninth straight win. Rube Marquard allowed four hits as the Reds beat the Dodgers 7 to 1. The Cubs, with 27 players reaching base, fell to the Braves 12 to 9 in ten innings.

Ty Cole Tigers Blue Schang Yanks Babe Ruth Detroit Senators Indians Cardinals Giants Rube Marquard Dodgers Reds Cubs Braves

Scientists foresee future ability to manufacture humans

Smithsonian biologist Professor Austin Clark said future science could create life from primitive cells and rapidly evolve it into higher beings. He noted current limits on modifying existing life but warned new life forms could be produced and transformed within about 200 years with artificial conditions.

Russell Browning United Press Washington Smith, Jones & Co Austin Clark Biological Department Smithsonian Institute Clark Misoneal

Baseball scores from yesterday light up the standings

American League results show Washington 10 Cleveland 8 and New York 12 Detroit 8. National League Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 1 and Boston 12 Chicago 9 in 10 innings. St Louis 4 New York 3. American Association reports Louisville 9 Minneapolis 3 and Milwaukee 4 Toledo 3 in 10 innings. Kansas City 10 Columbus 6 and St Paul 4 Indianapolis 2 then St Paul 12 Indianapolis 7.

Pittsburg Eeeeese New York Eeenene St Louis Errenennr Ee Boston Sve Eee Or Ee Ee Brookly Ws Ee Chicago Etrnrnew Er Res Cincinnati Philadelphia American Association St. Paul Ener Kansas City Louisville Ersone Indianapolis Omerrree A Milwaukee Ee Toloeg. Iiss Sdensedy Columbus Eeeeewaereee Washington Cleveland Detroit Brooklyn Boston Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Columbus St. Paul

Burglary Styles Vary East and West Says Official

Sacramento June 13. C B Morrill, state superintendent of criminal identification, notes varying methods by region. He claims eastern burglars shoot locks or smash windows while western burglars enter through open windows or doors. He adds eastern spring burglaries decline after April as California winter burglars return home.

Sacramento Cal Morrill California

Entertained Guests at Roy Jones Country Home

Mr and Mrs Roy Jones hosted a gathering at their Albany country home on Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F L Thorn Mr and Mrs Frank Mathews and son Harold Miss Bernice Martin and Irene Zimmerman Mr and Mrs W A Thorn and son Orville Mr and Mrs Don Byers and children Jane and Omar Clyde Mr and Mrs George Thorn and children Maud Lloyd and Carol Carl Michels The Plains Mr and Mrs R W Jones and children Ray Margaret and Kenneth Mr and Mrs Richard Fought Athens

Albany Roy Jones Mra Ll. Thorn Frank Mathews Harold Bernice Martin Irene Zimmerman W. A. Thorn Orville Don Byers Jane Omar Clyde George Thorn Maud Lloyd Carol Carl Michels the Plains R. W. Jones Ray Margaret Kenneth Richard Fought Athens

Goldfish Lifespan Noted At Up To Sixty Years

Historical notes describe goldfish as capable of living around six decades under proper care. The observation highlights longevity potential in household ponds and aquariums.

Free Farm Courses Reach 11433 in Ohio

Free courses in agriculture are offered to 11,433 students in Ohio by the agricultural extension department of Ohio State University. The 25 branches cover bee-keeping corn culture grasses soil fertility and poultry farming. Soil fertility and poultry farming are most in demand. About 75 percent of enrollees live on farms. the rest represent 120 occupations, with many university graduates enrolled.

Columbus Ohio Agricultural Extension Department Ohio State University Extension “Department

Exterminator Wins Belmont Park Handicap in Tight Finish

Audacious fretted along the backstretch but Exterminator surged to win the Subathenke handicap at Belmont Park. The victorious 7 to 5 favorite edged Audacious who matched a long standing record with the close loss.

Pees Deteers Belmont Park aSie Decker Sommer Audacious

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ger If Bere Geay Inil Cleveland Six Che America Bell Auto Sales Company Nelsonville, Ohio Cleveland Automobile Company Eddie Docigarevess Ruth Myers Jersey City Toronto East Groh University of Chicago University Tokio Cleveland O Yoca Seveinee Bt Eee Ee Ene Kummer
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication