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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1922

Page

2

Yesterday's baseball results from major leagues

In rain affected action yesterday the American League saw Cleveland defeat Chicago 10 to 6, New York beat Boston 12 to 6, Philadelphia over Washington 11 to 2, and Detroit 3 to 1 over St. Louis. In the National League Cincinnati won 9 to 2 against Pittsburgh.

Los A New York Chieeeo Cleveland Aee Philadelphia Washington Detroit Satori Dei Sen Pet Oricaro St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Henne Cincinnati Boston Minneapolis St. Paul Chicago

New York Beats Boston 6 to 3 in Short Game

The New York team defeated Boston with a 6 to 3 score. No other games were on the schedule.

Baseball Tonight Schedule Featuring Columbus Milwaukee Clash

Games today include Columbus at Milwaukee Indianapolis at St Paul Toledo at Kansas City Louisville at Minneapolis. In the American League Cleveland visits Chicago St Louis plays St Paul New York travels to Philadelphia Washington meets Boston. National League Chicago faces Pittsburgh Cincinnati goes to St Louis.

American Associaiion Club Columbus Minneapolis Lemone Indianapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Toledo American Association Columbus Cleveland Chicago St. Louis New York Philadelphia Washington Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Ohio Prepares for Denison Fray in Granville Showdown

Coach Julie Finsterwald and assistant Butch Grover push Ohio baseball to sharpen form before Friday's Granville trip to Denison. The Green and White aim to rebound after an off day and will also face Capital in Columbus on Saturday. Denison recently tied Miami and Capital beat Antioch, raising the need for improved performance.

Julie Finsterwald Butch Grover Ohio Denison Finsterwald Winsterwald Granville Capital Columbus Miami Antioch

Canada’s Rioux Hopes to Fight Dempsey for Heavy Crown

Word from Canadian lumber camps says Elziar Rioux, 23, 240 pounds and 3 ft 414 in tall, aims to wrest the heavyweight title from Jack Dempsey. His record offers little clarity on ring skill and he does not claim immediate readiness, though he harbors hopes.

Canada Elziar Rioux Jack Dempsey Elziar Jack

Pacific coast lightweight Phil Salvador shines after belt win

Phil Salvador has defeated Joe Tiplitz Alex Hart Jimmy Finley John Donnelly Young Reno Whitey Fitzgerald Leon Alexander and Frankie Olson since receiving Jack McAuliffe's old champion belt. The belt inspired him to fight like a champion and gain attention alongside noted pitchers Red Faber Grover Alexander Carl Mays and Phil Douglas.

Phil Salvador Pacific Coast Jack McAuliffa Phil Joe Tiplitz Alex Hart Jimmy Finley John Donnelly Young Reno Whitey Fitzgerald Leon Alexander Frankie Olson Benny Leonard California McAuliffe Red Faber Grover Alexander Carl Mays Phil Douglas Amos Rusie Cy Young Christy Mathewson John Clarkson Tim O'Keefe Walter Johnson

Baseball Roundup: Browns, Red Sox, Pirates Win

International News Service reports several upsets as Browns beat Yanks behind Ferguson, Red Sox win third straight, Pirates rally past Reds with Rohwer triple, Dodgers shut out Phillies, Giants beat Braves, White Sox sweep Tigers, Athletics top Senators with Walker and Dykes homers, Harris pitching.

Yankees Pirates Reds White Sox Tigers Browns Indians Dodgers International News Service St. Louis Browns Alex Ferguson New York Yanks Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Walker Bryan Harris

Cornell Big Football Prospects Show Progress Under Dobie

The piece notes Cornell's improving athletic program under Gimour Dobie with football rising to match track and rowing. Dobie replaced coaches after a string of failures, arriving from Annapolis where he coached after Washington. His Navy teams on the Pacific Coast had long unbeaten runs.

Norman E. Brown Cornell Gimour Dobie Dobie al Sharpe Speedy Rush Annapolis University of Washington Navy Great Naval Training Station Service Great Lakes Muddies Army Pacific Coast

Plains County Outdoor Tourney Set For May 5 6

County schools of Ath ens county enter an outdoor basketball tournament at The Plains Friday and Saturday May 5 and 6. Both boys and girls teams participate with Friday draws by 9 am and games starting after. Elimination games Friday and finals Saturday. If weather worsens the event may be postponed a week. No admission charge. tournament tags sold to cover costs.

Athens County Plains

Sharpstown R D 2 Farm News and Local Happenings

May weather brings warm air and busy farmers planting early potatoes and corn. Local residents aid agriculture amid good fruit and improving conditions. Reverend Williamson spoke at the outing and Mrs. Burns and others travel to Athens. painting and visits continue as illness slightly lingers.

Williamson Mary Carpenter Henry Burns Athens Roy Pierce George Brooks Maria Grimes Isaac Swett Brooks Ella Thompson Nellie Kern Leota Strode

Local Notables and Gypsy Camps Tour Sharpsburg Area

Clarence Kern attends church for the first time in weeks due to inflammatory rheumatism. Gypsies camped atop Sharpsburg Hill leaving many feathers behind. Elia Grimes is eighth grade spelling rep with Dale Harris ill. Elia Chloe Harris and Doris Dickson visited Athens. Hannah Bardin and cousin George Han James Beard visited family in Sharpsburg.

Clarence Kern Sharpsburg Hill Elia Grimes Dale Harris Elia Chloe Harris Doris Dickson Athens Hannah Bardin Chesterhill George Hanson James Beard Sharpsburg Joseph Maria Grimes

Fire damages Miss Addie Mourne's Chauncey boarding house

A late night blaze gutted most of Miss Addie Mourne's Chauncey Main Street boarding house. Firemen and townspeople fought the flames after an alarm. furniture was moved to the street as Mrs Mourne and her brother John Mourne faced the loss. Nearby visitors and relatives arrived in Chauncey for services and social events continue.

Addie Mourne Main Street Miss Mourne Chauncey Fire Department John Mourne

Local visits and society notes from Chauncey area

Mrs Finsterwald and daughter visited Chauncey as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A H England. The Missionary Society meets Thursday evening at Mrs Floyd Nye’s High Street home. Mrs Barney Hale and son Warren of Toledo visit Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs B F Goodson. Noah Harvey builds a dancing pavilion in Chauncey. Mrs Nancy Bowden returned from Nelsonville. Mrs L C Strausbaugh of Logan visits Chauncey with Mayor and Mrs W B Koons. London May 3 Ireland election likely next month said Sir Hamar Greenwood in question time.

Allen Wiggins Moxahala Peter Pendergrass Chauncey Meyer Levine Cleveland Isaac Wilson Levine Louis Wilson Christian Endeavor Society First Christian Church A. M. Russell Ashland Leo Bingman Athens Robert Hixon Finsterwald A. H. England Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Floyd ‘Nye High Street Barney Hale Warren Toledo B. F. Goodson Noah Harvey Nancy Bowden

Theatre Owner to Get Prison Term

Lawrence Carroll, manager of the Rialto Theatre in New Haven, found guilty of manslaughter for the November 27 fire that killed 10. He was sentenced in superior court to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.

Newhaven Lawrence Carroll Rialto Theatre Carroll

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