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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
2
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Cabinet backs beer and wine tax to ease deficit
Washington reports growing cabinet support to loosen the Volstead Act by legalizing beer and wine sales. A proposed liquor tax would fund the treasury deficit, veterans' benefits, and other demands, with experts estimating substantial annual revenue though brewers project higher gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Fanning Bee Finds Red Prospect Keck Attracts Attention
Pitcher Keck, a Springfield Missouri standout, impressed Pat Moran after a spring exhibition with the Cincinnati team and later notched ten Western Association victories. Old timers compare his prowess to Joe McGinnity as Moran keeps a close watch. Harvard and Yale crews clashed on Thames with Harvard pulling clear early, Crimson freshman and junior varsity winning easily. A Philadelphia project plans $900000 in Enola yards upgrades on the Pennsylvania Railroad low grade line near Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Moran
Cincinnati
Pat
Springfield
Moran
Keck
Joe MacGinnity
Harvard
New London
Conn
Yale
Thames
Crimson
Philadelphia
Enola
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Sisler Dominates Baseball as Season Opens Strong
The season centers on George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns as he leads in batting average runs and hits and ranks tops in bases stolen and overall performance across the majors. Narratives note his bid to secure a pennant and his continued brilliance on defense and at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Mound City
Sisler
Base paths heat up as divisions tighten in baseball
A chaotic day in baseball saw Boston beat New York 6 to 2 with a traded ace facing his old teammates. The Tigers edged Browns in 11 innings to boost their AL title chances, while the White Sox dropped in the standings. Giants extended their slide as Dutch Reuther puzzled them. Pirates beat the Cubs with a late stop. Parkinson’s homer helped the Phillies edge the Braves.
Yesterday's Scores in American Association Games
Columbus beat Kansas City 6 to 2 and Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 6 to 4. Louisville edged St Paul 4 to 2 while Toledo topped Milwaukee 5 to 4.
Baseball scores and matchups from the American and National Leagues
In the American League Detroit edged St Louis 3 to 2 in 11 innings while Boston won 6 to 2 over New York and Chicago defeated Cleveland. In the National League Brooklyn beat New York 2 to 0 as Pittsburg topped Chicago 8 to 6 and Philadelphia defeated Boston 5 to 4. Separate league pairings list remaining games across cities including Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo St Louis Detroit New York Boston Philadelphia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Minneapolis
Indianapolis Co
Ist. Pauls
Milwaukee
Tao
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
Clu
St. Louis A
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Pease
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsbugs
Cincinnati
Boston
Daston
National Seacuf
Pittsburg
Barnhart
Krug
Hagen Takes Open Lead With 72 In Final Round
Walter Hagen of the United States shot a 72 in the final round to post 800 for four rounds and take a two stroke lead at the British Open over Jock Hutcheon. The question notes who was in second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Hutchinson
Willie Parker
Prestwick
James Braid
Harvard Confident in Regatta Victory Over Yale
Harvard the favorite in the annual Thames regatta against Yale at New London sets the tone with strong confidence and leading betting odds as the Crimson and Bulldogs prepare for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
New London
Conn
Yale
Crimson
Bulldog
Thames
Leading Major League Hitters of the Era
A condensed listing features top hitters Bisler and Speaker from St Louis and Cleveland with nearby stars including Flessman of Detroit Ott Cobb and O Neill of Cleveland. National League leaders include Hornsby of St Louis Bigbee of Pittsburgh Kelly of New York Daubert of Cincinnati with high batting marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisler
St.Louis
Speaker
Cleveland
Flessman
Sobs Kelly
New York
Wrimes
Chicago
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Advances In English Tennis Meet
In Roelhampton England on June 23 Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory defeated Mrs Edgington 6-1 6-0 in a semifinal at the women's tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roelhampton
England
Mre
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
Mis. Edgington
666 Tonic Ends Colds Constipation and Headaches
A historical advertisement touts 666 as a tonic that quickly relieves colds, constipation, biliousness, and headaches, presenting it as a fine remedy.
Pug Fighter Friedman Convicted in Chicago Murder
William Sailor Friedman, lightweight pugilist known as Sailor, is convicted of murder in Chicago and sentenced to 14 years in Joliet prison. He was found guilty for the slaying of Abe Rubin after a West Side saloon quarrel two months earlier. The killing is linked to revenge over an alleged insult to Friedman's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William “Sailor
Friedman
Joliet
Abe Rubin
West Side
Robin
Carbondale Narrowly Loses to Athens in Fast Match
A team from the American Rifle & Revolver club of Athens defeated Carbondale at Margaret's Creek on Thursday afternoon by 486 to 466. Trennerd of Carbondale had the high single score of 121 and top 10 shot score. Athens dominated with Way 124 and Taylor 132 leading the scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Browns
Cutshaws
Rigney
Pruett
American Rifle & Revolver Club of
Athens
Carbonisle
Margaret's Creek
Trennerd
Carbondale
Carbondle--Stephens
Poerh'e
Landis
Ad Abla
Kennard
Athens —Way
Woodruff
Taylor
Wilson
Golf Tourney At Country Club Produces Close Net Scores
Thirty entrants competed in a handicap sweepstakes at the Athens Country Club course. Dick McKinsky and Dec Clark tied for first with a net 32, earning eight balls each, while Jack Sweeney Ernest Gross and George Whipple followed with net 33 and four balls apiece. Remaining scores ranged from 26 to 48, and next week pairs will vie for the Brenton Trophy from the Athens pro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick McKinsky
Dec Clark
Jack Sweeney
Ernest Gross
George Whipple
Munds
Lee
Stickney
Cline
Goldsberry
Hopkins
Craig
Gill
Frank Gross
Beckley
Frame
Palmer
Forsythe
Bingman
O’bleness
Preston
Swanson
Johnson
Covert
Co. W. Gross
Biddle
Cable
Hip
McKinnon
Howe
Athens Pro
Whipple-Marton
F. Gross
Howe-Palmer
Johnson-Gill
Clarke
Biddle-Preston
McKinslry-Frame
Sweeney-Hopkins
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