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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
2
Boxing writer Jack McAuliffe argues that Georges Carpentier has fatal flaws for a title fight with Jack Dempsey. He notes Carpentier seeks the spotlight, lacks stomach-punch defense, and leaves himself open to Dempsey’s left hook using a high stance and balance issues.
In Columbus Nick Albanese, Dempsey’s Toledo cook, bets on Carpentier despite Willard bets. He claims Carpentier has nothing and cites Beckett as the only Carpentier foe who mattered. He notes Dempsey’s knockout pace and wagers ten to one on Carpentier’s first-round finish.
Yale and Harvard race in their 63rd annual regatta on the Thames at New London. Three events headline the day: varsity junior varsity and freshmen as boats from both crews contest a four mile course. Thousands of spectators arrive by special trains to the village for the morning program.
About thirty members of the American Rifle and Revolver Club held their weekly shoot on a new Marshfield pike range. Officials tally daily averages rather than single high scores, with Clarence Way leading at 42 1/4 in the day’s total of 60. Other top shooters include George Cain and D A Taylor.
Athens will host a summer baseball league for university students. Coach Butch Grover of Ohio University announced that a league among summer students would be organized. Each Thursday afternoon a team would be chosen to play an out of town opponent at Ohio Field.
Four teams will be organized among the summer students by district. The teams will play an elimination series to determine the winner.
Yesterday's standout Dickie Kerr blanked Cleveland to earn his fourth straight victory while Babe Ruth homered but the Yankees beat Boston 6–1. Williams hit his eleventh as the Tigers, A's, and Giants posted rallies and the Cardinals swept the Pirates in two games.
Yale freshmen crew beat Harvard by four lengths on the Thames River in New London. Harvard trailed throughout and faded in a late sprint attempt.
Louisville and Columbus tied 6 six innings. Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 9 to 8 and 8 to 6. Indianapolis defeated Toledo 9 to 4.
Chicago defeats Cincinnati 6 to 3 while St Louis tops Pittsburg 3 to 2. St Louis wins 4 to 3 over Pittsburg. New York defeats Boston 10 to 4 and Brooklyn tops Philadelphia 6 to 4.
In a set of 12 inning games, Chicago defeated Cleveland 6 to 0, New York won 6 to 1 against Boston, Philadelphia beat Washington 5 to 3, and St. Louis topped Detroit 6 to 4.
The weekend events include Clark's Chapel Children Day with about nine dollars collected. Hoyt Ashton funeral drawn large attendance led by Rev. D L Browning. A Ford accident near the funeral caused minor injuries to the Sheridan party. Local visits mention Herbert Sams, John Graham and Jennie, plus the Young and E H Young families. Foster Crawford in Columbus hospital expects to return home soon.
The Plains and Millfield report Sunday activities with 9 a m Sunday school in both towns. Millfield hosts a 7 p m Children's Day service after class meeting and preaching.
Railroads argue that federal taxes on freight and passenger transport inflate costs and burden commerce. The Railway Age estimates 1920- era taxes at 263 million annually, with freight 129.75 million and passenger 103.32 million, plus added past year 23.07 million. If rates reflect these taxes, the extra cost harms traffic. advocates say removing the tax would better aid revival and avoid shifting burden from government to railways.
Shortly after six last night Athenians crowded President street to watch a fire drill staged by the city fire department. The crew led by Bert Carscaden uncoupled hoses, pumped a long jet, and demonstrated precision and speed in minutes. Safety Director Raffel Johnson and Service Director R. D. Williams credit the improved drills and the department’s spirit for the new efficiency. The volunteers donate part of their time, paid only for half the drills.
Canton joins Akron in the race for the next state convention of the Christian Endeavor. Canton led this morning, but Akron is believed to be deeply entrenched and unlikely to be displaced.
Torch Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunfee visited Coolville on Saturday as guests of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Jones.
Stewart and Mrs Hatch spent Friday and Saturday with friends in Athens. Charlie Wilson visited a day this week. Charles Townsend was a Athens visitor last week and again this week. A nine pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Frost on Monday June 12. Guests included Mrs C J Bean and Mrs Baldwin Spence of Philadelphia. Belle Knowlton of Stanton and Mary Ward of Athens were over Sunday guests. Mr and Mrs S P Biddison hosted. Mr and Mrs P T Busch visited their son Dana in Athens. James McGill of Marietta and M B Copeland with two children from Columbus visited. Frank Burke sold his barber business to Charles Campbell. L L Runnion family and Mrs Lucy Windsor of Lottridge visited. Clarence Moore and Mrs Hurst visited Athens. Harvey Copeland, who broke his leg, returned home and is recovering.
A patient recalls three years of stomach discomfort and gas, prompted by a praise for Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the simple preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, alleviating stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose proves it or money back at McKee Drug Co Athens and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Gentry Brothers trained animal shows will exhibit in Athens on Friday July 1 with two performances, afternoon and night. The enlarged children’s exhibition and new street parade with bands and calliope music promise a livelier show than before.
Rome June 23 Count Sforza Italian minister of foreign affairs has resigned from the cabinet Premier Giolitti whose cabinet is under attack and believed certain to face a crisis shortly requested his foreign minister to retain his office until debate in parliament has ended and decisive action is taken.
The Factory church hosts an ice cream social on Saturday evening June 26 to raise funds for church repairs. Everyone is invited to attend.
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