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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1921

Page

2

Ruth stars as Yankees hammer Detroit 13 to 8

Yesterday's hero Babe Ruth homered twice and pitched five innings while fanning Ty Cobb. The Yankees defeated Detroit 13 to 8 as Ruth's first homer landed in centerfield bleachers far from home. Heinie Groh shifted to third for the Reds. Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 3 to 1 with Les Mann delivering two homers as the Giants were routed.

Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Ruth Miles Yankees Detroit Heinie Groh Reds Brooklyn Cincinnati Les Mann Giants

Pirates Fightback Beats Cubs in High-Scoring Finish

Pirates score six runs to beat the Cubs 6 to 4 as homers figure in the attack. Washington defeats Cleveland 10 to 6 after Sam Rice shows power with two singles two doubles and a homer in five at bats. Braves protest game with Pirates noted.

Dinals Chicago Pirates Sam Rice Cleveland Indians Washington

Flood wood Edged 5 4 in Tight Poston Tilt

Flood wood lost a tight 5 4 decision to Poston on Saturday in a pitchers' duel between Love and Lewis. Key moments came from Marion Koon and John Blackford with solid defense by Bobby Goodman. Sunday, Deanville fell 7 6 as Love stranded runners, with Koon and Blackford strong and Handley catching well. Russell delivered a run producing two bagger in the final inning.

Poston Otis Handley Harry Russell

Thirteen Is Lucky for Akron Driver at Race Meet

Fred E A from Memphis drives Ruth Patch to victory in the 2 11 pace at Akron racing meeting, claiming his thirteenth win of the season on June 13. He then leads Ruth Stout in the 2:09 trot, closing the day with another win.

Akron Fred EA Memphis Tenn Ruth Patch Ruth Stout

Stirling Wins First Round at Fontainebleau Golf

Mise Alexia Stirling of Atlanta easily wins the first round of the women’s golf championships in Fontainebleau. Misa Stirl eliminates Mise Chasseloup Laubet by 7 to 6.

Fontainebleau France Mise Alexia Stirling Atlanta Misa Stirl Chasseloup Laubet

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Yesterday's results show American League games with Cleveland 10 Washington 6 and New York 13 Detroit 8 among others plus Chicago 6 Boston 4 and Philadelphia 7 St Louis 4. National League scores include Pittsburg 12 Philadelphia 5 and St Louis 10 New York 1 with Chicago 5 Boston 1.

Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Eteeneesr Boston Eeenwee St. Louis Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwauke Toledo Columbus Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati

Robbery Story Told On Stand By A Prisoner Toledo

James Feese on the witness stand described events after February post office robbery in Toledo. He identified several accused as involved and said he learned of the crime at midnight on February 17. Feese testified after a hush fell as he faced the defendants in a stalled and dramatic session.

Toledo James Feese Feese Bolin Edwin Oe Saint Mike Scolt Eddie O’brien O’brien

Pythians Get Down To Real Work In Dayton

Dayton O June 14 The Py thian grand lodge opened its sessions after a parade of visiting Knights escorted grand lodge officers from the Miami Hotel to Castle Hall. An open vacancy for grand outer guard has sparked a contest among several candidates. A major social event is a program of flying stunts at McCook field to be attended by Knights and leaders.

Dayton Pythian Grand Lodge Grand Lodge Miami Castle Hall McCook Field

Ohio teachers facing shortage in wartime

June 14 report notes the short age of school teachers in Ohio remains acute as county superintendents inform state superintendent Vernon Reigel that wartime conditions are easing but no surplus instructors exists. A humane society offers a cash prize for a trap that kills instantly or holds an animal alive without injury.

Columbus Ohio Vernon Reigel Reigel Humane Society

Local community notes from Harrisonville and area

Harrisonville profs Karr and Merrit attended commencement at C P Church. Ada Bradfield and Rhoda Priddy visited Wood County relatives in Ada with aunt Harriet. Families of McClure Alkire Rush Diehl Turner and George attended Dexter and Colum bus area visits. E L Jewell family hosted visitors. Steel of Athens joined for vacation with Clare Jewell. Rev Hakin led a weeklong meeting at C P Church and returned to Athens after closing services. Ice cream supper by George Clark’s class raised over forty dollars. Grange plans a July picnic and holds its regular Friday meeting. Sunday school play by George Clark’s class slated for Wednesday night.

Karr Merrit C. P. Church Ada Bradfield Rhoda Priddy Wood County Harriet. McClure Ray Alkire Diehl George Turner Dexter John Jewell Columbus E. L. Jewell Mr. Steel Athens Clare Jewell Rev. Hakin C. P Howard Clark R. E Clark Garnet Rutland Will Clark George Clark The Grange Hakin

Sympathy Fuels Mrs Stillman Divorce Hearings

Mrs James A Stillman reports a surge of sympathetic letters strengthening her resolve as hearings in her divorce suit resume tomorrow in Poughkeepsie New York. The letters arrived after she told reporters of public support for her case.

Poughkeepsibe, N. Y James A. Stillman

Sunday Socials and Family Visits Across Strouds Run Area

Strouds Run residents and relatives gathered for Sunday visits across the region. Families hosted and visited include Dowler, Gillett, Sprague, Snowden, Junod, Burchfield, Winters, Dowler, Matteson, Cone, Wilkes, Everett, and Sams. A prayer meeting was announced at John Spr’s home on Thursday evening and invited all to attend.

Fred Dowler Paul Eugene Arra Gillett Susan Bennett Lizzie Tinker Hebbardsville C. L. Smith Gabriel South Missey Blanche Della Finsterwald Athens John Sprague Snow Walter Matteson John McClead David Matteson Lenore McDonegall H. P. Dowler Mildred Lucile Canaanville Rimer Everett Albert Charles Cone Cone of the Pong Austin Cone Herb Linscot Albert Wilkes Sam Pleasant Hill Sam Everett Dan Goldie Amartah B Field John Sp Clarence Sams Famillhens Beatrice Samsoa Herbert Evy Rob Everett John Spr

Deaths and Frierd Thomas A Walker New Marshfield

Thomas A Walker a prosperous lifelong farmer of New Marshfield died Monday evening at 5 30 from heart trouble. He was 79 and is survived by his son Charles of New Marshfield and two grandchildren Herman Walker Barbe and Mrs Frank Brewer of Marshfield. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at the M P church conducted by Rev Gardner with burial in New Marshfield cemetery.

Thomas A. Walker New Marshfield Chales Herman Walker Barbe Frank Brewer Marshfield M. P Gardner

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