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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1921

Page

2

Dempsey's Pure Great Fighter Profile by Cauliffer

Undefeated lightweight champion Jack Dempsey is praised for fighting instinct. The United Press report highlights his footwork, balance, and clinch mastery as key strengths. He is described as cool, deadly, and never backing down, with unmatched aggression and stamina.

Jack Cauliffer Cwriten United Press New York Jack Dempsey Aeadly Diba Hastings Aude Balan Sullivan Alwaya Corse

Meeting the Scoreboard Yankees and Others in Early Baseball Action

Yesterday Babe Ruth led a Yankees 6 to 2 win over the Red Sox after Myers opened with a long homer. Saintes shut out the Phillies until late, the Pats edged the Senators 3 to 2 but then lost 4 to 2. Detroit beat the Giants 8 to 6 in an exhibition game.

Babe Ruth Myers Yankees Red Sox Saintes Phillies Judge Sandia Senators Detroit Tigers Giants

Omaha boxer Lacher tops Cincinnati rival in ten round duel

Jack Lacher of Omaha out-boxed Charlie OConnell in a ten round bout here. Lonnie Tucker of Tulsa received a sponge in the fourth round against Earl Butler in the semi-final. Johnny Rose of Cincinnati knocked out Joe Costello of Los Angeles in half a round.

Queen City Cincinnati Jack Lacher Omaha Charlie O'Connell Lonnie Tucker Tulsa Okla Earl Butler Johnny Rose Joe Costello Los Angeles

Chicago Man Leads Open Qualifying At St Andrews

Jock Hutchinson of Chicago shot 79 for the first round and 67 for the second to lead Open Championship qualifying with 146. The American pro previously held the course record at 70 and posted 77 on the old course yesterday.

Charles M. McCann United Press ST Andrews Scotland Jock Hutchinson Chicago Jock

Chicago trial on 1919 World Series fix alleged

A fragment notes the Black Sox trial opening in Chicago on Monday June 21 with Judge Jene stating he may rule on conspiracy charges relating to throwing the 1919 World Series.

Standings and scores from American League and American Association

Standings show team wins and losses across the American League with Boston Philadelphia and Chicago leading or trailing. National League clubs list Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Cincinnati and Philadelphia with mixed results and several ties indicated by dashes and repeated letters. American Association table records Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus and others with win loss tallies.

Deeia Wonom Gereerre Oh Aeemenee Boston Dolpgie Bs Chicago Lous Cite Ae BO Lou Brooklyn Origaro So Cincinnati Philadelphia American Association Club Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City M. Pad Sviescsc Indianapolia Twigs Jskscisieen Columbus

Baseball scores logged across cities in early league play

New York defeated Boston 7 to 6 while Philadelphia edged Washington 7 to 2. In another tally Washington beat Philadelphia 4 to 2. National League results show Pittsburg 3 Philadelphia 2. Louisville 7 Columbus 2. Indianapolis 2 Toledo 1 Milwaukee 9 St Paul 2 Minneapolis 6 Kansas City 4.

New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg American Association Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City

Boxing Mates of Both Men Poor Boxing Mates of Both Men

New York June 21 Neither Jack Dempsey nor Georges Carpentier has much to boast about in sparring partners. Journee and Gane, battered by second-raters in Europe, fell to Charles Weinert and Augie Rather in Brooklyn. Carpentier passed up strong American sparring partners, perhaps fearing they would report back to the American champion.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Carpentier Brooklyn Paul Journee Europe Charles Weinert Gane Augie

Sixteen Women Qualify for Cincinnati Golf Match

Sixteen women qualified yesterday in Cincinnati for the next flight of the golf tournament. The first round determined which players would advance, with progress continuing in the afternoon rounds.

Cincinnati United Preas Yeaterday Ae Gal Oo Ges

The Plains Lose to Poston in 10-4 Setback

Poston defeated The Plains 10 to 4 on Sunday in a surprising upset. Mooney pitched for The Plains with poor support, while Lower for Poston and Parfitt with Blackford starred. Harry Russell delivered a key two run double in the ninth. Mike Kavist was last seen headed for tall timber after the loss.

Poston Plains Mike Kavist Mooney Parfitt Blackford Marion Koon Harry Russell

Awaiting Ruling on Penitentiary Conditions Opinion

Columbus Ohio June 21 legislative investigation of state penitentiary conditions awaits a legality ruling from Attorney General Price. The inquiry centers on the treatment and custody practices at the facility as part of state oversight.

Columbus, CO Price

16-year-old girl fights $5 fine for insufficient bathing suits

In New York at Coney Island the court heard a plea from a 16 year old girl appealing a $5 fine for wearing insufficient bathing attire. She inadvertently exposed a large roll of bills, including ten dollars, during the protest.

New York Coney Island

Local Notes and Social News Roundup

Carpenter born to Charley Hartman and wife on June 18 weighing 12 pounds. Geo. W. Collins moves from Bowman property to his arm. Athens visitors include Gorby Swearingen and I. M. Swett. Caster carried mail on route two. Swett brothers on route one while Rawlings vacationed. Field Day at local test farm drew strong attendance. Mrs. Hezikiah Collins of Wales Mills visited Geo. Collings family. Robert Collins, railroad worker at Glouster, visited home. Armstead Mace and crew finished grading roads in Columbia township. Dale Stansbury visited Wales Mills. Willie Suett and Clifton Wood visited Pomeroy. Mrs. Willie Boggess of California visiting Sissin family. John Sheppard and Charley Wood visited Pomeroy. Fern Gillogly flew Chase’s airplane Sunday. G. B. Kayser and family guests of Collins. Born June 9 at Darwin to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cuckler. Mae Rupe formerly of this place. Rutherford family visited Frank Streng and family at Bunday.

Charley Hartman Geo. W. Collins Bowman W. I. Swett I. M. Swett Guy €. Gorby Athens A. R. Caster Grover Swearingen John Rawlings Hezikiah Collins Wales Mills Geo. Collings Robert Collins Glouster Armstead Mace Columbia Township Dale Stansbury Willie Suett Clifton Wood Willie Boggess California Jesse Sissin John Sheppard Charley Wood Pomeroy Fern Gillogly Chase G. B. Kayser Ethel Hendrickson G. W. Collins Jesse Cuckler Darwin Cuckler Mies Mae Rupe

Gambling Hag Truck at the Capital Sparks Washington Race Fever

Washington explodes with betting fervor as crowds fill Pennsylvania Avenue to watch a chalked board reveal horse names and odds. Government workers and civilians alike gamble daily, with many losing across the nation’s capital while book makers operate in government buildings and workers pursue dairy charts and dope sheets over duties.

Washington United Press Pennsylvania Avenue Congress Geo. Carter Government Printing Office Carter Armis

Athens Area Social Notes Mention Bates Pugh Family Guests

Angel Ridge households hosted visiting relatives from Bates and Nelsonville. Frank Pugh and family welcomed Harry Pugh and children. Foster Powell and Harley Triplett joined from Nelsonville. Carrie and Sylvia Lenigar stayed with Tom Lenigar and Mrs. John Cornell. Athens visitors De witte Sloane called Thursday. Little Venice Lenigar visits Chauncey friends.

Harry Pugh Bates Mra Frank Pugh Foster Powell Harley Triplett Nelsonville Carrie Sylvia Lenigar Athens Tom Lenigar John Cornell Dewitte Sloane Little Venice Lenigar Chauncey

Sugar Creek man arraigned for stealing and jailed

Guy Bryan, a Sugar Creek resident with a lengthy record, was arraigned before Justice Helwig yesterday on theft charges. He was fined $200 and sent to the workhouse for 30 days. Officials note his alleged association with the I W W is uncertain but his unemployment and theft pattern are chronic. County officials welcome his removal as a troublemaker.

Guy Bryan Sugar Creek Helwig Bryan

First Summer Day Also the Longest

Today, June 21, marks the summer solstice as the first day of summer and the year’s longest day. The sun rose at 3 28 a m and will set at 6 34 p m, with the moon rising as the sun sets.

Kiwanis Convention Opens with Policy Resolutions

Eight thousand delegates gather in Cleveland for the International Kiwanis Clubs convention as the International committee on public affairs starts presenting resolutions. Proposals urge Congress to limit immigration, require reforestation, oppose federal control of business, adopt a national budget, and reorganize government bureaus on a business basis.

Cleveland International Kiwanis Clubs International Committee On Public Affairs Harry B. Karr Baltimore Congress

City Market Adds Fresh Fish At Morning Opening

City market opens tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. and runs to noon with fresh fish as a new feature. Farmers expect added produce including vegetables eggs butter fruits cottage cheese and milk for buyers.

Surgeons Not Liable After Leaving Sponges and Tools

The state supreme court ruled today that surgeons are not liable for damages when sponges and instruments are left in wounds, signaling a protective precedent for medical professionals in negligence cases.

Columbus State Supreme Court

Albany lay commissioner to speak at Presbyterian church

T W Coe of Albany, lay commissioner of the Presbyterian general assembly at Winona Lake, will address the congregation at 7 oclock Wednesday on the assembly. Prof Addicott urged a large attendance at last Sunday's appeal to members.

T. W. Coe Albany Athens Presbyterian General Assembly Winona Lake Apeak Presbyterian Church Prof. Addicott

Automobile Collision Leads to Unlikely Arrest

H S Reimer collided with a car while crossing the road. After bandaging his head he was arrested and charged with bumping into the automobile and fined 37 50. A separate notice reports a woman who had appendicitis surgery had her Lady Poynter appendix plated with gold and now wears it as a charm.

H. S. Reimer Poynter Haastart

American Women Lose International Tennis Match in Paris

The American team, led by Mrs. Franklin Mallory and Mrs. Sigourney, was defeated in Paris by European players Mile Suzanne Lenlen and Mme. Golding. The match was a heart breaking setback after strong showing from the United States stars formerly known as Molla Bjurlstedt.

Mile Suzanne Lenlen Mme. Golding Franklin Mallory Molla Bjurstedt Mrs. Sigourney

Grange meeting at New Marshfield backs farm bills

Athens County grange at New Marshfield last Saturday endorsed several farm policy positions. Residents opposed the Ralston Nolan and Smoot gales tax bills, supported the Cooperative and Packers Control bills, Truth in Fabric, and Tincher grain regulation. They urged letters to Senators Pomerene Willis and Rep Foster and discussed county road funding and a new Athens market. Next meeting with Troy grange is in Coolville in September.

New Marshfield Athens County Grange Congress Senate House of Representatives Washington Joan Bolds Pomerene and Willis Foster The Grange Waterloo Athens Troy Grange Coolville

Divorce suit halted as wife gives birth to twins

In Chicago an hour before a divorce hearing for Mrs. Feaward S. Petit, her attorney announced she had given birth to twins. The husband responded, “We’ll call off the suit, then,” and he hurried home.

Chicago Feaward S. Petit

National Conference on Social Work Opens in Milwaukee

Milwaukee hosts the forty eighth annual meeting of the National Conference on Social Work drawing thousands of social workers and donors. President Allen T Burns presides and outlines talks on social progress with leaders from Carnegie Foundation A C Williams Hillman Perkins Lathrop and others. The gathering covers child welfare juvenile court scope health and community organization with divisions on public agencies families and native and foreign born communities.

Milwaukee Wis National Conference On Social Work Allen T. Burns Americanizat Carnegie Foundation New York C. Lindemann National Country Life Association Henry ©. Morrison School of Education University of Chicago Whiting Williams Cleveland Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Charles H. Brent Buffalo N. Y Joseph Lee Boston Mass J. H. Wigmore College of Law Northwestern University Frances Perkins New York State Industrial Commission Haven Emerson U. S. War Risk Insurance Julia Lathrop Children's Bureau U. S. Department of Law American Association For Community Organization

Elks Host Class Night at Lodge With Forty Five Prospects

Tonight at the lodge rooms of the B P O E a class of forty five will be shown to reveal the mysteries of Elkdom. Due to low membership there will be no banquet but plenty of soft drinks will be provided for those being worked upon. A large turnout is expected.

Thethens B. P. O. E

Two Hours Delay In Wedding As License Goes Missing

Russell F. Heldan, ex army aviator, was set to marry Miss Harris when the couple discovered the marriage license was missing. The ceremony was postponed by two hours while officials searched for the paper.

York Russell F. Heldamen Harris

First Woman County Treasurer Takes Office in Phillips County

Mrs Amos Janman inaugurated as the first woman to serve as county treasurer in Phillips County Arkansas marking a historic milestone in local government.

Arkansas Amos Janman Phillips County

Plans for Ohio agro observation squadron in Columbus

Representative John Speaks sought to untangle the push for an Ohio National Guard agro observation squadron. No War Department record shows a formal application for recognition. The Fifth Area corps area commander would appoint a board to decide location, while Columbus veterans drafted the outline for the unit to Adjutant General Florence.

Columbus Ohio Nationa Guard John Speaks Washington War Department Fifth Army Florence

Dawes Picked for Key Post in Harding Era

President Harding named Dawes as director of the budget bureau in a White House notice announced to the House today. The appointment fills a major financial post as the administration reshapes its economic and fiscal leadership.

Dawes Washington Prent Harding

Roberts to Lead Prayer Meeting at Flist M E Church

Mr L W Roberts will lead the Wednesday night prayer meeting at the Flist M E church at 7 30 o'clock.

Water Makes Up Most Of The Human Body

The body is composed of about seventy five percent water by weight. This high-water content underpins biology, physiology, and fluid balance essential to health and life processes.

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