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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

2

Ruth’s 21st and 22nd Homers Off Pennock at Polo Grounds

Ruth hit two home runs against Pennock at the Polo Grounds last year. A National Association fine of $1000 was levied on Baltimore for fielding an ineligible club. Brooklyn and Boston played a 26 inning game with Boston winning. Carey stole home for the Pirates against the Cubs.

Ruth Pennock Boston Polo Grounds Baltimore National Association Brooklyn Carey Pirates Cubs

Yesterday’s big games on the scorecard

Frank Snyder powered the Giants with two homers in an 11 to 2 win over the Phillies. Lee Nunnamaker collected three hits and three RBIs as the Indians defeated the White Sox 4 to 2. Bailey’s wild pitch in the tenth gave the Pirates a 4 to 3 win over the Cardinals. A Braves eighth inning rally produced four runs in a 7 to 6 loss for Robin. Carl Mays pitched well and Murderer’s Row hit as the Yankees beat the Senators 9 to 3. Hasty’s strong work supported the Athletics 5 to 3 over the Red Sox. Davis pitched six strong innings but left with the Tigers beating the Browns 12 to 0.

Frank Snyder Giant Phils Lee Nunnamaker Indians White Sox Bailey Pirates Cards Braves Carl Mays Murderer’s Row Yankees Senators Hasty Athletics Red Sox Davis Box Tigers Browns

Return Game Requested With Creek At The Plains

The Plains ball club announces a game with Glouster for next Sunday after a Sugar Creek loss. Moody excelled at both pitching and hitting with four hits and thirteen strikeouts, while errors doomed the Plains. The club seeks another match with the Creek lads soon.

the Plains Glouster Sugar Creek Creek Moody Plains Mike Timbers Sweet Boys

Fae and Automotive Battery Promote Clean Water Use

Water is essential to fae and to vehicles the copy notes pure water must be put into the battery regularly at least once every two weeks. Willard Threaded Rubber Insulation claims to end separator replacement expense caused by warped components from The Automotive Battery & Electric Go.

Dempsey Backed By Experts In Heavyweight Clash

Henry L. Farrell reports that expert opinion favors Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier in the upcoming heavyweight title bout. Writers nationwide largely back Dempsey after training viewings, though public sentiment appears cooler and betting favors the champion only for round counts and knockout chances.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Dempsey Carpentier

Real Pugs Train with Carpentier

In Manhasset New York on June 25 two heavyweights were smuggled into Georges Carpentier camp. Only manager and sparring partners knew the workout behind a camouflaged ring. The plan aims to keep Dempsey in the dark about Georges tactics until the fight.

Georges Descamps Dempsey

Hutchinson Leads Wethered in British Championship Playoff

At St Andrews in June 1925 Jock Hutchinson of Chicago led Roger Wethered of Oxford by three strokes at the eighteenth hole of their playoff for the British title. Hutchinson posted 74 in the morning round while Wethered shot 77.

ST. Andrews Scotland Jock Hutchinson Chicago Roger Wethered Oxford Hutcinson Wethered

Scotch Caddy Boy Now Champ

Jock Hutchinson, a former St Andrews caddy, is hailed as the uncrowned king after returning from abroad with refined American golf methods and a gracious demeanor. Local caddies, many aged up to 70, recall watching his triumph as his father carried another player’s bag, and the crowd spoke only after his round.

ST. Andrews Scotland Jock Hutchinson

Chicagoan Wins British Open Golf Leadership

Chicago professional Jock Hutchinson defeated Oxford amateur Roger Wethered in 36 holes to win the British Open by nine strokes. Hutchinson sealed victory after yesterday's tie.

ST. Andrews Scotland America Jock Hutchinson Chicago Roger Wethered Oxford Hutchinson

American polo team defeats British in exhibition match

The American polo team beat the Hurlingham team by 138 to 6 in an afternoon exhibition in Hurlingham England.

Hurlingham, Eng Hurlingham

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues and scores

In the American Association Columbus beat Indianapolis 5 to 3 Toledo defeated Louisville 7 to 3 Milwaukee over Minneapolis 7 to 3 No other games were scheduled National League New York defeated Philadelphia 11 to 2 Pittsburgh beat St Louis 4 to 3 Boston won 7 to 6 over Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati game was rained out American League Cleveland defeated Chicago 4 to 2 New York 9 Washington 3 Detroit 12 St Louis 0 Philadelphia 5 Boston 3.

Pittsburgh New York Boston New York Ee Washington A Tm Ee Detroit Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia American Association Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Brooklyn Chicago

Albany Girl Weds in Chicago

Miss Olive Russell former Albany girl married June 21 1921 to Mr Royal L Ion at Garfield Park Baptist Church Chicago Rev Robert N McDonald officiated The couple hosted a supper for twenty at Hotel La Salle and will reside at 4960 Park Ave Chicago Mr Ion employed with Illinois Traveling Men's Health Association Mrs Ion with Marshall Field Co daughter of D H Russell farmer Albany Note Albany location and couple later to Odar Lake Indiana for a few weeks

Albany, CO Olive Russell Albany Royal L. Ion Garfield Park Baptist Church Robert N. McDonald Dagmar Peterson Rances Howard Mildred Mars Hotel la Salle Son Illinois Traveling Men’s Health Association Ion Marshall Field Co D. H. Russell Odar Lake Ind Park Ave Chicago

Farm Loan Board to Inspect FloodDamaged Pueblo Area

A committee from the farm loan board heads to Pueblo Colorado to assess flood damage in the farming district and plan aid for farmers who suffered severe losses.

Washington Farm Loan Board Pueblo Colo

Socialists open national convention in Detroit

Otto Branstetter of the Socialist Party says the party opposes a Soviet government in the United States and aims to win power through elections after educating workers. Delegates discuss expelling Communist members, limiting strikes, and freeing Eugene V. Debs and other political prisoners.

Detroit Mich Socialist Party United States Otto Branstetter Socialist National Convention Branstetter Communist Party of America Communist Party America Eugene V. Debs Brandstetter

Taree Died At Road Crossing

Springfield authorities open an investigation into a grade crossing accident that killed three people, Miss Mary Descher, Edith Deselm aged three, and Nellie Deselm aged thirteen, when their auto stalled as a train approached. Mrs Oco Deselm, the mother, jumped to push the car across the tracks.

Springfield Mary Descher Edith Deselm Nellie Deselm Oco Deselm

Pretty Woman Freed After Slaying Zeigler Acquittal

CHICAGO June 25 Mrs Cora Orthwein was freed of the charge of slaying Bert P Zeigler sales manager of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co by a jury after a three hour deliberation three ballots were taken Public opinion freed me said Mrs Orthwein You cant convict a pretty woman said the state attorney

Chicago Cora Orthwein Liberty Herbert P. Zeigler Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Orthwein

Columbus doctor named Ohio health director

Dr. Harry H. Snively of Columbus was appointed director of the Ohio Department of Health by Governor Harry L. Davis. The move consolidates public health powers, combining the former health department, public health council, sanitary functions, plumbing inspection and vital statistics under one head.

Columbus Harry H. Snively Ohio National Guard Department of Health State of Ohio Harry L. Davis Snively Russia Belgium France Poland Davis Floyd E. Waite Department of Finance Dr. Snively Commissioner of Health and Public Council Public Health Council Director of Health

Veterans Meet in Columbus For 20+ Year Members Dinner

Columbus Ohio June 25 Employed by the Columbus division of Pennsylvania lines with twenty years or more service held their annual meeting today. A dinner will be served tonight for the 700 delegates attending.

Veterans Meeting Columbus Columbus Division Pennsylvania Lines

Dairying forum urges tuberculin testing to curb bovine tuberculosis

A reader letter from a dairy farmer argues that tuberculin testing should be used to identify and eliminate reactors in cattle herds. The writer notes concerns about transmission to humans, cites New York studies, and emphasizes economic and health stakes for dairy farmers and breeders in pursuing clean herds.

S. Dairyman New York Park

Stadium bids far exceed state project cost

Bids opened for the Ohio State University stadium ran several hundred thousand dollars over the million mark. E. H. Latham Company of Columbus bid $1,328,180 while $1,042,000 has been pledged to the stadium fund. The stadium committee will meet next Wednesday to decide on action.

Columbus Ohio State University E. H. Latham Company

Queen Wilhelmina Passionate Amateur Photographer

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is described as an ardent amateur photographer showcasing a growing hobby and personal interest in photography.

Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands

Notable Ohio Pioneers and Gov Nash Rostered

June 25 1844 Jervis Cutler, first white tree cutter in Ohio, dies in Evansville. 1876 Gen George A Custer dies at Little Bighorn. 1889 Lucy Webb Hayes dies at Fremont. 1901 Gov George K Nash renominated by Republican convention in Columbus.

Jervis Cutler Ohio Evansville Ind Edgartown Mass George A. Custer Little Big Horn Mont Harrison County Lucy Webb Hayes President Hayes Fremont Chillicothe George K. Nash Columbus

Two Circus Shows Planned for Athens in July

Athens residents will see two acts this July Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show arrives in fourteen cars and appears Friday July 1 The Robinson Circus travels between July 20 and 30 and both troupes perform in Athens before heading to Marietta after shows over the B&O line.

Athena Willl Gentry Brothers Gentry Robinson Circus Athens Marieta

Fertilizer and Lime Boost Land Value in Ohio Crops

Ohio Experiment Station fertility work shows five year rotation gains. Unfertilized land yields $33 less than average. lime alone adds $67. fertilizer without lime yields $49 above fertilizer cost. fertilizer and lime together raise value by $85 over unfertilized land.

Ohio Experiment Station Ohio

Good Summer Ration Boosts Egg Production

Ohio Experiment Station tests show hens fed a 13 percent meatscrap ration produced almost 50 percent more eggs than those fed 2 percent. A dry mash mix uses 100 lb cornmeal 100 lb meatscrap or tankage and 50 lb bran. feed shelled corn equal to twice the mash daily. Skim or buttermilk can supply protein if given in ample quantity.

Ohio Experiment Station

Vast 50 Acre Ohio Experiment Farm Displays 2000 Fruit Varieties

At Wooster part of the Ohio experiment farm showcases about 2000 varieties of fruits and vegetables for Ohio farmers. Apple orchards hold 450 named varieties with over 1000 seedlings, and currants are among the best in the state. Pears are not grown due to fire blight risk. strawberries and raspberries are tested annually.

Ohio Wooster

Hubam Clover Tested For Ohio Farmers

Hubam the annual white sweet clover is being tested at the Ohio Experiment Station to aid Ohio farmers. The legume yields heavy growth and seed in one season, useful for pasture hay and sale. Tests seek strains that seed first season and optimal spring seeding date. Originated in Alabama and gained prominence via the Iowa L Experiment Station.

Ohio Ohio Experiment Station Alabama Iowa L

Marlborough Bride Without A Kiss In Paris Garden Ceremony

The Duke of Marlborough did not kiss bride Gladys Deacon at the religious wedding in Eugenie Higgins’s Paris garden. The civil ceremony occurred yesterday at the British consulate. Rev H T Wright officiated after a tense, brief ceremony with Walter Berry as best man.

Edward Hullinger United Press Paris Duke of Marlborough Gladys Deacon Boston Eugene Higgins Miss Deacon Higgins H. T. Wright Scots Church of Walter Berry American Chamber of Commerce

UGCEST Meet to End Strike

London June 25 the British government proposed a joint conference of owners miners and government representatives Monday to settle the strike in response to proposals from striking coal miners.

London

Helwig's Court Dockets Busy With Not Guilty Rulings

Emerson Dye filed charges against Homer Wareheins and Jasper Miles of Kimberly for drunkenness and fighting. Judge Helwig freed the defendants after the hearing. Charles Palmer of Redtown faced five affidavits from Andy Thomas over disturbing the peace liquor distribution and assault. he pleaded not guilty and secured bail.

Emerson Dye Homer Wareheins Jasper Miles Kimberly Helwig Charles Palmer Redtown Andy Thomas

Confessed killer details Bartlett murder at Hempstead

Lawrence Kubal 36 confessed to slaying Mrs Minnie S Bartlett in her lonely Hempstead home near here. He provided details of the death bath which led to the homicide and was taken into custody.

Hempsted N. Y Minnie S. Bartlett Here Lawrence Kubal

Rev Warrener to Preach at Central Avenue Church

Rev William J Warrener will conduct tomorrow morning service at Central Avenue M E Church since Rev Dallas L Browning is unavailable. Other services at the church will follow the regular schedule as noted in the church column.

Warrener Central Avenue Church Dallas L. Browning Central Avenue M. E William J. Warrener

Alleged Wingo Deal Ties Miners to West Virginia Market

Williamson coal operators deny spontaneous strike motives and claim a twenty year conspiracy with workers to flood western markets. Harry Olmstead, labor committee chair, says evidence will be presented to the Senate committee probing the judicial situation and state coal industry violence in Williams field. He cites planned violence and killings tied to the alleged scheme. Taken from Washington dispatch dated June 26.

West Virginia Senate Harry Olmste Williamson Coal Operators Sociation Gtr Williams Olmstead Ostead Washington

Changes in Hocking Valley train schedule announced

Effective Sunday June 26 the Hocking Valley schedule changes. The Athens noon train leaves at 11 00 am instead of 11 05. The Columbus arriving 3 45 pm train will now arrive in the afternoon. No 35 Toledo Detroit leaves Columbus Union Station at 2 30 pm daily instead of 2 45 pm. No 32 to Athens Jackson and Perry leaves Columbus daily except Sunday at 1 00 pm instead of 12 30 noon.

Ft Hocking Valley Athens Percy Columbus

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