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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
2
In Grand Rapids, 5000 fans paid 20 dollars to watch the bout between Bob Martin and Captain Bob Roper. Roper won eight rounds to two with one even break, keeping the title feud alive. A stray note mentions Holland celebrating a fiftieth anniversary of schools opening.
Yale edges Princeton 1 0 as Yale scores in the ninth. Phils take both ends of a doubleheader from the Cardinals with Travesser hitting his fourth homer in eight days.
The chart shows team records across leagues with Wins Losses and winning percentages. Notable teams include Cleveland New York Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the National League and Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus in the American Association, reflecting early 20th century standings.
Readers learn that good sight does not guarantee no glasses may be needed. When vision is not severely impaired eye muscles strain to compensate, risking fatigue and errors. Those who see well without glasses cannot be sure they will remain free from vision problems.
Chas C Millikan operates as optometrist and optician in Athens Ohio offering eye exams, frame fittings, and eyewear services to the local community with emphasis on precise vision care and selection.
In the American League Cleveland at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York were rained out. Detroit and Boston played an extra inning game with Boston 5 Detroit 6 after ten innings. Other results: Washington 5 over St Louis 4, Brooklyn 8 over Pittsburgh 3, Boston 10 over St Louis 0, Cincinnati 11 over Philadelphia 3, Chicago 11 over New York 10, Louisville 6 over Toledo 1, Milwaukee 6 over St Paul 5, Columbus 7 over Indianapolis 2.
Yesterday's outfielder Menosky slugged a first game single double and triple then a second game triple and home run as Boston beat Detroit 6 to 4 twice to seize the division lead.
Georges Carpentier worked out behind closed doors in Manhasset New York today with a barn canvas screen and six auto constables on duty. He kept Journee and Gans away as they prepare for their Monday night bouts while he mentors Journee on developing a top heavyweight style.
In Pawhuska Oklahoma on June 18 F R Boulang er a wealthy Osage Indian filed for divorce from Lilly Boulang er with Jack Dempsey of Los Angeles named as corespondent The attorney Charles Holden of Peter Sancdex Holcomb and Holden confirms Dempsey the heavyweight champion is the co respondent in the suit
In Hurlingham England America defeated England 11 to 4 in the first game of the International Polo championship. America again scored twice in the seventh and final chukker while England was scoreless.
Atlantic City today is filled with opinions on Jack Dempsey. Experts debate sparring partners wind flesh and tactics while Batling Ghee, a Memphis colored boy, offers the strongest take asserting Dempsey can hit hard and will be even more dangerous with gloves on.
The United States Public Health Service explains Perryville Maryland water treatment from the Susquehanna source. Turbidity drives alum dosing, settling in tanks, rapid sand filtration, and chlorine disinfection to reduce bacteria. Geology tides and winds impact treatment effectiveness.
Evangelist Hakim ends a two week Ohio stay with five month impact. He preached at Union Harrisonville Richland Hebbardsville and Downington drawing hundreds to salvation. He departs June 20 for Chicago and invites supporters to contact him at 153 Institute Place Chicago Ill.
A cable from the Near East Relief reports that four days of half rations threatened eighteen thousand orphans and seven Americans at Alexandropol. The Quequen transported scarce food to Batum and Alexandropol, delivering corn, wheat and rice just in time, with volunteers sending aid from across the United States.
London hosts a pivotal postwar gathering led by Lloyd George with premiers Meighen Hughes Massey Smuts Squires and Indian representatives. Key topics include renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty imperial foreign policy dominion relations and preparations for future imperial conferences with broad Dominion attendance expected.
Chicago June 18 Opposing counsel halted their scandal barrage in the Peggy Joyce alimony drive today Judge Sabath considers Peggy Joyce wife of J Stanley Joyce seeking 10000 a month temporary alimony The judge will rule Wednesday on whether Peggy must appear in court after Joyce's lawyer requested a bird s eye view of this girl.
All are invited to a Sunday evening program at Airline church on June 19. The event, titled Children’s Day exercises, welcomes everyone to attend.
June 18 in Findlay Ohio Judge Wm F Duncan appoints Carrie E Ross Republican and Frank L Miller Democrat to Hancock county jury commission. Mrs Ross becomes the first woman to serve on the commission here.
Mr and Mrs C F Tubbs were delighted by a party held last Tuesday at their Peach Ridge home. Fifty two friends and neighbors attended to honor Mr Tubbs on his thirty first birthday and bid farewell as the Tubbs have sold their farm after two years in the community.
A large wooden arena in Jersey City, shaped like a giant saucer, is nearing completion to host the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title bout. It is placed near surface electric lines and rail connections with seating from 5.50 to 50 dollars.
CHICAGO June 18 The state is expected to finish its prosecution of Mrs. Cora Orthwein for the murder of Goodyear executive Herbert P. Zeigler. Two more women witnesses will be called to argue jealousy as the motive. The defense plans its case next week.
June 18 at The Plains a good program is planned for Children's Day exercises Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock in the M E church with local children taking part.
Louis McWilliams of Luhrig pleaded not guilty to assault charges brought by Herbert Conkey in Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig's court. McWilliams, injured in a railroad accident with the loss of a leg, was bound over to the Common Pleas court for investigation on his own recognizance.
A painter using a ladder toppled it causing injury to By-the-Way-Harpold, the man known in Coolville. The painter was hurt as well. The report notes the Hockingstown Creek Traction Company and a call to leave alderberry along the right of way.
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