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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
2
In Sharpsburg a suburb, young men wager on the license plates of passing cars. Seven to eight players pool money, then select the seven or eight cars at a point with bets on hands such as aces and full houses. Police shut down the practice as risky gambling.
Huggins tests a new schedule for Sam Jones to recover form and cut workload, aiming for Jones to pitch every fifth or sixth day while promoting Murray and O'Doul to seize big league chances. The plan follows recent struggling starts and possible arm fatigue.
Los Angeles June 14 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion says no boxing commissioner can dictate his match. He welcomes a bout with Harry Wills or any capable opponent if a reasonable purse and recognized promoter back it. Dempsey notes his manager was absent and he has not received new offers.
Malone of St. Paul defeats Bryan Downey in a ten round bout at Aurora UI. Knocked down in the first round, Malone rallied to dominate Downey in the later sessions and earns a potential match with Johnny Wilson for the middleweight title.
New York June 14 R. WIlson's colt Pillory winner of the Preakness and the Belmont stakes will take part in the $50 000 Latonia special June 24 it has been definitely announced The colt will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday according to the announcement of his trainer Tom Healy.
Lew Tendler knocked out Bobby Barrett in the sixth round in Philadelphia to clear the path to a title clash with Benny Leonard. Barrett is portrayed as a helper figure in Tendler’s rise, with Tendler’s victory marking the final hurdle before the championship bout.
The text contrasts Morvich, Kentuck Derby winner, with Man o War as the season’s debate centers on which is superior. It notes Morvich’s two year old record and compares to Man o War’s eleven straight wins, with Block’s champion potentially matching or beating that streak if talent proves out. Will iam Muldoon speaks for the commission about awaiting Dempsey’s word before deciding on the mixed bout issue.
The four members of the American international polo team which defeated the Hurlingham team of England last summer were presented with bronze statues. Honorees are Louis E. Stoddard Thomas Hitchcock Jr. J. Watson Webb and Deverux Milburn.
Dana Fillingim, the Boston Braves pitcher nicknamed the movie idol, shows renewed form after a string of away periods and strong recent wins. His career spans Albany Georgia to Indianapolis with multiple trades, loans, and a pivotal 1915-16 rise before joining the Braves in 1917.
Blackie Richards of Dayton is unable to fight further this year after doctors conclude his jaw injury from a Akron bout with Willie Ames. The boxing commission orders promoters to pay Richards and cover the doctor's bill.
Paris June 14 George Tchitcherin Russian foreign minister says Russia will not withdraw the Genoa memorandum. It demands bolshevist state controls and damages for allied intervention, rejects private property guarantees, and questions Lenin's health while Trotsky acts in his stead.
New York boxing officials accept a $2 500 forfeit from Harry Wills to meet Jack Dempsey. Public opinion pushes for the match within a year, despite controversy over a Black challenger. The commission’s ruling won’t void Dempsey’s title, and Dempsey is urged to accept the challenge.
St. Paul defeated Columbus 11 to 4, Toledo beat Minneapolis 6 to 2, Indianapolis won over Kansas City 9 to 4, Milwaukee triumphed against Louisville 9 to 2.
Detroit tops New York 6 to 2 as Cleveland shuts out Boston 3 to 0. St Louis defeats Washington 7 to 6 while Chicago wins 6 to 5 over Philadelphia.
New York routed Pittsburg 18 to 0, Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 4 to 0 in a dominant set of NL games. The results showcase overwhelming pitching and hitting performance across the league.
Pete Donohue, young right hander for the Reds, was performing well for Pat Moran when a ligament injury in his throwing arm sent him to the hospital. Moran hopes the lad can return to his duties soon.
Chicago 15 Boston 2 and Cincinnati Philadelphia rain. St. Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Milwaukee at Louisville Kansas City at Indianapolis. New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Washington at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburg at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston.
A garbled scan lists numerous property deeds with nominal consideration of $1 across Athens, Lafayette, Ames, Canaan, Carthage and Dover townships. Entries name buyers and sellers such as E C Berry, Hale, McPherson, Shaver, Chase, Dobansky, Burton, Kincade, Ferguson, Johnson, Morris and Moler, with parcel details and lot or section numbers.
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