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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
2
The article highlights rookie pitchers Pillette and Olson of the Tigers and Bill Ryan of the Giants as standout debutants amid this season’s big show scramble.
The report from New York on June 20 states the Wills challenge is accepted in principle for a future fight. Promoter Rickard said a match cannot be staged before next summer. Jack Dempsey and United States champion Willard headlined the sensational boxing stir with talk of fighting over the coming year.
The Giants defeated the Phillies 6 to 2 as Toney held the Wilhlem entry hitless for six innings. The Yankees beat the Senators 10 to 9 in ten innings with Witt Meusel Ruth and McNally delivering key hits. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 7 to 3 while the A's routed the Red Sox 10 to 3 dropping Boston to last in the American League cellar.
The piece notes Harry Wills and other black fighters may have a busy schedule with challengers like Capt. Bob Roper, Danny Edwards, Panama Joe Gans, and Kid Norfolk seeking bouts. It also reviews Britton defeating Leonard in a controversial finish, praising Britton’s craft and predicting a rematch next year while Leonard and promoter Billy Gibson explain the result.
Across both leagues yesterday produced several homers led by Hornsby of St Louis with a notable total. The American League and National League tallied season totals showing steady power through the latest games.
The American rifle team defeated Company L of the O N G 613 to 399 on the rifle ground near Margaret's Creek Thursday afternoon. Way and Woodruff led the victors while Meighen topped the losing team. A July 4 match at 1 PM invites all to attend.
In a loosely played game the Ohio University summer school team defeated Kelleys of Athens at the Athletic Field 6 to 2. Davis pitched well for the Students with seven strikeouts as errors and ragged fielding produced most of the runs.
Washington June 20 The veterans bureau today completed organization of employment agencies for the benefit of former service men.
Aqueduct hosts the Queens County Jockey Club meeting while Latonia holds the Kentucky Jockey Club. Hamilton hosts the Hamilton Jockey Club. Rowing opens the Royal Henley regatta in Henley England. Archery starts the Eastern Archery Association tournament in Newton Mass. Golf features Western Amateur in Kansas City and Metropolitan Junior in Ardsley NY. Open-air horse show begins in Babylon NY. Shooting sees New Hampshire trap opens in Manchester. Boxing cards include Brennan Burke in New Orleans Adair Jones in Cumberland Noble Goodrich in Buffalo Norfolk Jamaica Kid in Louisville Kobler in Rockaway Herman vs Wilson in Rockaway.
Louisville defeated Columbus 2 to 1 while Indianapolis beat Toledo 3 to 2. Kansas City won 10 to 5 against Minneapolis. Milwaukee edged St. Paul 4 to 1.
Philadelphia 10, Boston 3. New York 6, Washington 4. No other games listed.
Notable scores show St. Louis 8 over Pittsburg 5, Brooklyn 7 over Boston 3, New York 6 over Philadelphia 2 in a string of late games highlighting rivals and regional competition.
Louisville faces Columbus, Indianapolis meets Toledo, Milwaukee plays Minneapolis, Kansas City battles St. Paul in a set of regional showdowns.
Regional NL schedule shows Cincinnati at Chicago St. Louis at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston with games noted for a busy day across major venues.
Jacksonville Ohio plans two big baseball events with star players. On Sunday July 2 the local team hosts Pomeroy club featuring Harry Barstow and Chauncey connections. July 4 the Josh Devore Grays of Marietta visit with ex leaguers and stars Buffalo Hines and Cattle Meister in a strong lineup.
In New York on June 80 reports indicate no official action would follow a private altercation beneath the stands involving John McGraw and Ralph Shinners of the Giants and George Smith of the Phillies. Commissioner Landis attended the game as a spectator and learned of the incident only after it ended.
Freddy Hofmann the Yankees rookie catcher draws attention for his sharp defense and solid hitting after stepping in for injured Wallie Schang. Manager Huggins trusted Al De Vormer briefly before Hofmann seized the role, continuing a tenure with the team since 1919 after navy service. Hofmann hit .292 in fifteen games last season.
List of top hitters includes Sister from St. Louis with 381 at bats, Speaker of Cleveland at 381, Daunert of Cincinnati with 354, and Hornsby of St. Louis and Miller of Chicago near 350. Also notes Puig and Puigdon style entries among the at least 150 at bats.
Norwalk Ohio June 30 The county fair board bans boxing bouts at the fair grounds ending fights at the event.
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