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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1922

Page

6

Chauncey Community Day Showcased Student Work and Ball Game

Chauncey public schools hosted a successful Community Day with strong attendance and fine exhibits in Domestic Science and Manual Training. The noon meal was prepared by the domestic science class and the program featured instrumental and vocal music readings and talks. At 3 PM Chauncey Hi faced the Commons Club of Ohio University at the ballpark.

Chauncey Chauncey Hi Commons Club Ohio University

Local News Briefs From Chauncey And Surrounding Areas

Reports of Mrs George Wilson injuring her ankle in Lexington Avenue and her daughter Mrs Carl Shafer also ill. First Christian Bible school to celebrate Mothers Day with carnations. Bennie Ferrel fractured arm after ladder fall on High Street. Dr Sprague expects steady recovery. Chauncey High School juniors host a weiner roast. baccalaureate address by Rev Gilbert Courtney at Methodist Episcopal Church. Attendance notes from Millfield and Athens visitors. leaders head to Columbus. Chauncey PTA meets Monday. high school play Assisted By Sadie slated for Globe Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday.

George Wilson Lexington Avenue Wilson Carl Shafer Bennie Ferrel C. W. Ferrel High Street Dr. Sprague Chauncey High School Gilbert Courtney Methodist Episcopal Church Riven Tales Dabritz Cceeeeeses Courtney Music Seees Girl's Chorus Sadie Globe Theatre

Athens Country Club Enacts Members Only Policy

At a directors meeting the Athens Country Club changed by laws to restrict privileges to residents only. Nonresident guests may be introduced by listing in the visitors book and paying $1 per day. All weekly and monthly rates are withdrawn.

Athens Country Club Aiens Country Club Union Pike

Golf Clubhouse Opens Near June 1 Expected

The article notes trespass rules for the private golf club and urges accompanying local residents sightseers to avoid embarrassment. Golf members are warned children should not follow players due to danger and potential harm from a struck golf ball. Furniture and equipment are ordered as the opening date nears June 1 with an active membership near the limit and a junior waiting list announced.

Ohio Northern routs Ohio in strange 13 to 2 game at Ohio Field

Northern built a nine run first inning on Ohio mis plays and hits, then held on as Ohio managed only two runs in the final inning. Pitchers Reta for Northern and Cowden with Andrew for Ohio received most support from their defenses. Catches by Stuart and Andrew in Ohio’s outfield stood out amid numerous errors.

Ohio Ohio Northern Ohio Field Northern Reta Cowden Stuart Andrew North Berta and McConnell Tush Mr. Mason Columbus

Ex-pugilist Jim Tully Gains Fame as Writer

Jim Tully, once a tramp and pugilist, rises as author of Emmett Lawlor a Hutchinson/Harcourt autobio novel. He earned regional notoriety in the middle west and now pursues literary success with strong industry interest.

Jim Tully Emmett Lawlor Harcourt Tully Middle West

Yesterday's Results in American Association Standings

Minneapolis lost to Columbus in ten innings while St. Paul beat Toledo seven to six. Kansas City defeated Louisville nineteen to eight. No other games were scheduled.

Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Louisville

Scores Across Cities Highlight Uneven Baseball Night

A sequence of scattered baseball scores shows Washington five Cleveland four and St Louis eighteen Philadelphia four while Boston five Chicago zero and New York ten Detroit eight reflect a busy slate with varied outcomes across cities.

Unclear Game Scores Across Cities

Listed city scores show Cincinnati seven, Brooklyn six, Pittsburg five, Boston three, Philadelphia seven, Chicago four, St Louis seven, New York six in ten innings.

Today’s baseball doubleheader slate across leagues

Games today feature Columbus visiting St Paul and Toledo at Minneapolis with Louisville at Milwaukee and Indianapolis at Kansas City. In the American League Cleveland plays Washington while St Louis meets Philadelphia Detroit travels to New York and Chicago faces Boston. In the National League Brooklyn meets Cincinnati while Boston hosts Pittsburg and New York visits Chicago with Philadelphia at St Louis.

American Association Pet Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Columbus Louisville Toledo New York Fee St. Louis Wee Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Boston Wees Washington Claron Teres Heeenee Pittsburg Chighro Brooklyn Cincinnati Coves American Association Columbus

Miss Bleibtrey to Teach Swimming in Atlantic City

Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey, renowned swimmer, plans to leave amateur ranks to teach and coach young Miss America at a school in Atlantic City. She holds Olympic and international titles, including the 100 meter free style in Antwerp and the 300 meter dash, and starred on the American relay team.

Ethelda Bleichtrey New York Atlantic City Miss Bleibtrey Antwerp

Fifty Compete in Logan Gun Club Open Shoot

Logan May 12 Fifty shooters with local and nearby city representation took part in the Logan Gun Club open shoot at the fair grounds. Early mist reduced visibility but shooters regained form with several high scores including Starr 98 in amateur class and a 46 of 50 in a standout round. Mixed results across 100, 60 and 50 bird events plus handicaps and doubles. Brief notes mention Cubs Giants and Red Sox in baseball context.

Logan Fair Grounds Starr Godfrey Bremen Cuberland Cumberland Dew Kerr W. White Rauch A. Carpenter Helmbrecht Thompson Hay Hood Lauffer Curry J. P. Starr Wilson McKay Britton Squier White McCarten Crawford Bird Tedrow Cherrington Westerman Jacoby Cubs Giants Red Sox

Minneapolis Millers’ early season run marks enduring offense

Sports column recalls a 1920 shutout loss to Ben Tincup and notes a persistent scoring streak by the Millers across 165 games last season and into 1922. It also comments on boxing prospects for Lew Tender and mentions Annapolis crew dominance with a 33 of 35 wins since 1919.

Minneapolis American Association Ben Tincup Louisville Annapolis Middies Harvard Princeton Charles River Penn Severn Syracuse Columbia Union Boat Club California Massachusetts Tech Cornell Duluth Boat Club Duluth Boat Club 2d Norton Boat Club Leander Total

Baccalaureate Sermon Set At New Marshfield High

New Marshfield high school plans a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Stines of Carbon Dale in the M. P. church on Sunday evening May 14. Graduation exercises follow Thursday evening May 18 in the same church with former Superintendent Alex Root of Athens as principal speaker.

New Marshfield High School Stines Carbondale M. P Alex Root Athens Lenora Collins Near al

Local Social Roundup from Nelsonville Athens Area

A series of short notices lists visits and guests in Nelsonville Athens area. Names include Tippacanoe Hewitt Beverage Six Salters Bever age Allison Ferguson Moore Porterfield Tewksbury Whitlatch Long Gilbert Clutter Wilson Dailey Moore Lewellyn and family travels and shop visits noted.

Tippacanoe John Hewitt Floyd Beverage Julia Six Nelsonville Sadie Salters C. B. Beverage Ida Allison Athens Carl Ferguson Silas Moore Hope W. D. Porterfield

Weaver Claims Tigers Threw 1917 Pennant to Sox

Former White Sox third baseman Buck Weaver alleges Detroit fixed the 1917 pennant by letting Chicago win late in the season and cites a pool funded by Sox players. Weaver recounts exchanges with Gandil Risberg and Vitt and hints at payoffs and a 1919 imitation. Detroit officials dismiss the charges as ridiculous and discredited.

Chicago Detroit George Weaver White Sox Tigers Doston Weaver Charles Chick") Gandil Boston Red Sox Red Sox Gandil Risberg Boston Vitt Sox Milwaukee Comiskey Oscar Happy Felsch Black Sox Buck” Weaver Detroit Tigers Charles F. Nagin Frank J. Navin

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