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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1925

Page

6

Eagles Suffer 10 1 Defeat in Twilight League Opener

The ill prepared Eagles lost 10 to 1 to the Studebakers in the Twilight league opener. Studebakers dominate with five first inning runs and another five across the next three. Eagles plan revamps including additions from Ohio varsity to boost performance.

Eagles Studebakers Kircher Udebakers Hewitt Ucn Chick Evans T-Bone Theisen Ohio Varsity Tinker Alien Bolling Johnny Reds Ohio U Duke Pennell Duke Gamre Cate Townsend White Grover Eden Kreiger Christys K- Christy Hewitt-Boden Josten Darnell Barstow Koons

Sac wpe Pome

The fragmentary text provides unclear references to Sac and Pome items. No coherent events or names are readable to establish a factual news item or report.

When Can a Run Score on a Double Play

An old baseball rule explainer shows a scenario with runners on first and third and one out. It states a run may score on a double play if the third out is not a force out and the runner from third remains on base until the ball is caught and the plate crossed before the double play is completed.

Youth Triumphs In Sport As Tunney Wires Gibbons

Billy Evans argues youth dominates sport and cites the Tommy Gibbons versus Gene Tunney bout as proof. He says Tunney, in peak form, outclassed Gibbons, who looked unfit and never posed a real challenge, leaving Evans disappointed in the fight’s outcome.

Evans Billy Evans Tommy Gibbons Gene Tunney Gibbons Tunney Huape

Gibbons and Gibbons in Disappointing Championship Bout

Commentator critiques the St Paul fighter as defensive and overweight after a drawn title fight with Jack Lempsey. Observers say Gibbons showed little aggression and failed to deliver expected power, leaving many unsatisfied and doubting a rematch.

Gibbons Jack Lempsey New York St. Paul

The Ever Suspicious Either Tunney Is A Much Better

The fragment hints at a comparison involving a person or team named Tunney and a perception of heightened scrutiny or suspicion. Further readable details are needed to clarify context, participants, and outcome.

Putter technique and stance guidelines discussed

Advice on choosing a putter with proper lie and upright stance. Emphasizes keeping the club close to the body, eyes over the ball, and avoiding over swinging. Suggests testing contact spot on the club face and using tape to mark the exact hitting position.

Gibbons Bests Tunney Prompting Retirement Thought

The writer states Gibbons’ showing against Tunney was his best and suggests Tommy should invest his bank roll and retire. The opinion frames a career finale or major turning point.

Gibbons Tunney Tommy

Lackluster undercards fail to hype title bouts

The McTigue Berlenbach and Tunney Gibbons cards drew doubt over top contenders as preliminaries outshined the main events. Berlenbach won the light heavyweight title after a lackluster showing, while Tunney’s knockout of Gibbons impressed yet did not establish him as a clear Dempsey challenger.

McTigue-Berlenbach Tunney-Gibbons Berlenbach Mike McTigue Gene Tunney Gibbons Jack Dempsey

Berlenbach Beats McTigue In Uneasy Victory at Ringside

Jack Delaney Your Stribling and Jimmy Slattery watched Berlenbach score a hollow victory over McTigue from ringside. The trio considered Berlenbach a better prospect than the champion.

Jack Delaney Jimmy Slattery Berlenbach McTigue

Early Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot

American Association results show Caheneae Milwaukee 2 and Kansas 9, Toledo 4, Louisville 5, St. Paul 8, Indianapolis 7. National League games include Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 2, St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 4, Chicago 8 Boston 0. American League scores list Philadelphia 15 Cleveland 5, Boston 13 Chicago 5 with no other games on the schedule.

P.C New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Aston Ewer Egeerene Philadelphia Suka Ty Washington Cleveland American Association Louisville Indianapolis Peranes Kanaas Cay Minnea Cn Milwau Columbus American Association Caheneae Milwaukee Kansas Toledo Louisvile Faspeneapelle St. Paul Indianapolis Boston Pittenetahi York

Baseball schedule excerpts from national league matchups

Milwaukee plays Columbus while Kansas City meets Toledo and Benenue faces Louisville. St. Paul visits Indianapolis as Brooklyn hosts Philadelphia and St. Louis hosts New York in National League play. Detroit travels to New York and Chicago visits Boston with other games listed.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo Benenue Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Brooklys Net Philadelphia St. Louis Boston New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Is Louis Washington Detroit Chicago

Dimples and Comfort Spark Popularity Contrast

A quirky observation notes that dimples may not boost a girl’s popularity as much as a comfortable demeanor. The piece contrasts facial features with posture and ease, hinting that charm stems more from comfort and confidence than smiles alone.

Jacksonville Nine Wins Another One

Jacksonville defeated a Athens team here yesterday by 2 to 1 to notch its fourth win of the season. Glouster’s Thomas and Moweray have signed with Jacksonville, and the game featured two-base hits by Krumaux and Seckling and a three-base hit by Moweray. Gilmore struck out six and Johnson four while issuing two bases on balls.

Heavules & Ayay Crnenina Ant Studebakers Vathe Townsend Peden Grover Datkins Wise Neeeeseeeas Tson Christy K. Christy W . Haughay Schnider Hees Farley Kolister Anite Rover Matson Sesette Christy Inn- Rew E Christy Innvee Kircher Inn Boling Kirch- Boling Kk. Chrie- Sis Pierre Abe Jacksonville Jacksonvile Athens Thomas Moweray Glouster Krumaux Secklinger Gilmore Johnson Jacksonville Thomas Eae V. Hallam Farick Sa Sence Safreed Ginnan Beeded ’ Secklinger F. Hallam P . Wenee Athens AB Bartel Whitlack iSwyers Bradfield Jordan P Tee Wares Pete Wis Knode Baumgartner Cleveland Philadelphia Deberry Galloway Lee Poole Jamieson Speaker Lamar J. Sewell Myatt Simmons Spurgeon Lutzke Hale Glass Sewell J. Miller Yowell Uhle Rommell Stokes W. Miller Walberg Speece Rommel Heimach Welch

Rogers Hornsby Emerges as Top June Cardinal Manager

Rogers Hornsby is turning out to be one of the best June managers the Cardinals ever had, shaping early-season results with steady decisions and tactical discipline.

Rogers Hornsby Cardinals

Girl Wins Marble Shooting Championship in Atlantic City

A girl clinched the marble shooting crown in Atlantic City as boys appear sidelined, with the remark that they may turn to fancy needlework for activity.

Atlantic City

Dayton Tenn Monkey Controversy Gains Big Publicity

Dayton Tennessee finds itself in the national spotlight over a monkey controversy, drawing attention rivaling that given to a notable left handed pitcher from the town.

Dayton Tenn

Six AL clubs in race. Athletics lead field now

The article notes six American League teams billed in the race, with the Athletics seemingly leading the pack. It criticizes Gibbons judgment in the Tunney fight, calls the agreement to fight poor, mentions a New York store theft of 400 petticoats, and briefly notes a man who took two revolvers, with a side remark about Harry Greb and antique shops.

Speaker The Indians Gibbons New York Harry Greb

Leonard and Walker Bout 9 Talked Up By Davis Walsh

New York June 16 Formal announcement was expected that Benny Leonard would not retire and instead fight Mickey Walker in August. Promoters Kearns and Gibson have discussed a fifty fifty purse split near half a million dollars. Leonard has trained and his mother is said to favor the comeback for the big money bout.

Davis J. Walsh New York Benny Leonard Jack Kearns Billy Gibson Leonard Mickey Walker Gibson Benny Kearns

Unclear Prosecution Tactic in Hypothetical Trial

The fragment suggests a debate over evidence methods, noting that the defendant might rely on a shotgun and referencing a controversial figure Harry Thaw as a potential exhibit. The context implies a satirical or hostile discussion about trial strategies and political factions.

Promonkey Harry Thaw

Bantamweight Championship Question Sparks Debate

The local sports desk weighs in on who holds this week's bantamweight title as fans speculate over recent bouts and emerging contenders. Key fighters and upcoming matches are highlighted to map the crowded scene.

Tilden Wins Release for Davis Cup Matches

Tilden secures freedom from his newspaper contract to compete in Davis Cup ties. The news industry faces a sharp blow but vows to recover, while sentiment grows that modern fighters lack earning power. Babe Ruth hits his first homer of the season as hot dog sales surge nationwide within a day.

Tilden Tom Sharkey Babe Ruth

Weber and Fields Return in Vaudeville Show

The act features Weber and Fields in a vaudeville revival, moving the spotlight from Clark Griffith's old Washington stars. The change signals a shift in local entertainment focus and audience interest.

Weber Fields Clark Griffith Washington

Athletics Fall After Long Slump Charity Drive Planned

The Athletics endure a prolonged slump as the boys organize a charity bazaar to aid Henry Ford during wartime, aiming to raise funds and support morale.

Henry Ford

Cincinnati Reds Edge Brooklyn in Narrow May Game

Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 5 as Ehrhardt takes loss after seven innings. Wheat hits three base and drives in two for Brooklyn while Roush Bressler and Niehaus produce for Cincinnati. Critz Dressen Brown contribute in a tight ballgame with critical sacrifices and base running.

Cincinnati Dressen Roush Ee Ae Bressler Walker Sos de Pinelli Niehaus Wingo Donohue Ehrhardt Brooklyn Fournier Taylor Critz Brown Pinelli Osborne

Phillies Rally Past Cleveland In 17-15 Slugfest

Philadelphia erased an 11 run deficit by scoring 13 in the eighth and 17 total to beat Cleveland 17 to 15. Simmons belted a late homer, while Umpire Owens departed after an injury as Dineen took over behind the plate.

Philadelphia Cleveland Simmons Owens Dineen Spurgeon Jamieson McNulty Ésane Speaker S. Sewell Myatt A L. Sewell O J. Miller Speece

Let the Files Eat With You Phrase

A cryptic aphorism warns that consuming the wrong data habits can deplete resources or energy. The remark emphasizes mindful processing to avoid waste and remain effective.

Brigg Skeichel of Big Stars Slugger Ally

Brooklyn born right hand pitcher Brigg Skeichel, born February 15, 1895, rose through Utica New York State League and Buffalo International League, played for Chattanooga, then Philadelphia. In 1923 he won 18 and lost 16 with a weak club, fielding .979.

Cincinnati Utica Buffalo Chattanooga Phillies Rixey

June Weddings Break Records Amid Heat Wave

The article notes a surge in weddings in June and attributes the rise to the heat wave. It cites several venues and couples choosing summer ceremonies, with attendances higher than past years and vendors reporting strong bookings.

Appointment of Charles Sisson as Executor in Mary B. Sisson Estate

Charles Harvey Sisson has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary B. Sisson late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated June 1 1925. S. M. Johnson, Probate Clerk.

Charles Harvey Sisson Mary B. Sisson Said Athens County Ohio S. M. Johnson T. Ww A. L. Ahle John E. Gilchrist Mey M. Hnson W. Leo Williams Anna Pearl Williams Wilbur M. Williams Ss. M. Johnson Said County T.w

Probate notices in Athens County Ohio accounts heard

The Athens County probate court suspends publication of the accounts until July 2, 1925 at 10 am. List of administrators executors guardians and trustees filing first second or final accounts includes Bank of Athens N B A as administrator of Henrietta Courtney. J E Bailey as administrator of John S Walden. Ollie W Jones executrix of Willie Jones. many others with account dates from April to June 1925. Judge S M Johnson records the notices dated 6 9 30tw.

Athens County Ohio Towit Bank of Athens Henrietta Courtney Charles Butt Addie Butt L. A. Koons Mike Cook J. E. Bailey John S. Walden Ollie W. Jones Willie C. Jones Harvey McVey H. J. Radcliffe Lewis H. Clark Eber P. Clark Pearl D. Koker Adaline Koker Ralph W. Parks Charles S. Tedrow Wm. C. Mingus Julia i. Ee R. EK. Wagoner Edithilan Lyda Emily McManamay Maud Hazel Doris Chester Mceee A. L. Pritchard Freda Yeast Smith Elizabeth Graham Flo Sweet Etta Gray Graves Get Gray James R. Harvey Minnie M. Burnfield Samuel Lahugh Virgil Lahugh Henry Stufflebeam Maud L. Hudkins Anna May Fenzel W. B. Bartels Julius Bakowski John Bakowski Alpha Burley William One Lenna McClanahan Dorothy E. Duncan

Athens Ohio Ordinance to Improve Marietta Avenue

City of Athens Ohio passes Ordinance 440 to grade drain curb and brick pave Marietta Avenue from East State Street to Arden Place at twenty feet wide. Bonds issued in anticipation of assessments with ten annual or twenty semiannual payments. Council authorizes contract and sets effective date June 15 1925.

Marietta Avenue East State Street Arden Place City of Athens State of Ohio City Ohio Public Service Roger J. Jones Lincoln Street State Street City of Athens State of Oh Lorene Avenue Director of Public Service State of C. _H. Harris L. A. Koons

Columbus Senators Put Under Receiver Metcalf

June 16 in Columbus the Senators, last in the American Association, operated under receiver W. W. Metcalf after Clifford A. Ris sought a receiver for money he and others advanced to buy the club. The team is owned by Thomas E. Wilson of Chicago. Willie Stribling, known to fight fans as Bill, is mentioned.

Columbus Columbus Senators American Association W. W. Metcalf Appile Clifford A. Ris Thomas E. Wilson Chicago Packer

Athens Ohio probate notices and city ordinance details

Notices record A L Ahle and Wm Williams executorship filings dated May 1925 in Athens County Ohio with Johnson as probate judge. Also an ordinance 441 for Lorene Avenue improvement in Athens City outlining grading, paving, assessments, installment options, and bond funding approved June 1925. Includes plan elevations, assessment scope, and enforcement date.

Notice of Trustee Sale of Chauncey Real Estate

In the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division the estate of bankrupt Roy F Crosser will be sold by trustee Leonard McDonald at public auction for cash. Sale on June 27 1925 at 1 PM in Chauncey Athens County Ohio with two tracts including George Harvey Nye addition and Lots 129 121 appraised total about 5500 dollars. Inspection on business days before sale 9 to 11:30 AM. Sale may withdraw any property at 75 percent of appraised value.

District Court of the United States Southern District of Ohio Roy F. Crosser Leonard McDonald Chauncey Ohio George Harvey Nye Dover

Rail Time Card K and M Trains Departures Athens

Northbound departures from Athens include No 8 at 6 33 am No 5 at 2 51 pm and No 10 at 9 00 pm Southbound No 2 at 12 25 am No 6 at 5 31 am and No 10 at 9 00 pm Northbound service No 31 at 6 4 am No 83 at 11 49 pm daily and No 37 at 5 00 pm with arrivals listed for Athens and other stops Daily Baltimore and Ohio Westbound section included.

Athens Bungee Nowre Baltimore & Obio

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